This article provides essential insights for those embarking on their maiden voyage. (northernwanderers.com)
Embarking on a cruise for the first time is a thrilling experience filled with anticipation, excitement, and perhaps a touch of nervousness. As I prepared for my maiden voyage in 2025, I discovered a treasure trove of tips and insights that not only made the journey smoother but also elevated my overall experience. Let me share what I learned so you can make the most of your own adventure on the high seas. Choosing the Right Cruise Line: A Personal Touch Navigating the myriad cruise options can feel overwhelming, especially for first-timers. Fortunately, in 2025, cruise lines are[...]
Star Clippers Begins Accepting Reservations for 2026-27 Voyages
Star Clippers has announced its fall/winter 2026-27 sailing season, now open for bookings. Running from October through March, the season includes over 50 sailings aboard the company’s three ships, the Royal Clipper, Star Flyer, and Star Clipper, with itineraries in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and across the Atlantic.The 2026 season features westbound transatlantic crossings, including the Royal Clipper sailing from Lisbon to Bridgetown on October 16, the Star Flyer departing Las Palmas for St. Maarten on November 13, and the Star Clipper leaving Las Palmas on November 20 for Bridgetown before continuing to Panama.The Royal Clipper[...]
Cunard’s 2027-2028 Itinerary: 195 Cruises, 115 Ports, 32 Countries
In a significant expansion of its global cruise offerings, Cunard has unveiled an extensive itinerary for the 2027–2028 season. The program encompasses 195 voyages across 115 destinations (ports and islands) in 32 countries, including 93 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The 4-ship fleet—comprising Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth—will offer a diverse array of journeys, featuring overnight port stays, late-night departures, and maiden calls to new destinations. The newest addition to the fleet, Queen Anne, will operate roundtrip voyages from Southampton, exploring the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. Highlights include extended stays in Barcelona and Copenhagen, a New[...]
Valmet Introduces DNAe Integrated Automation System
Valmet has introduced the Valmet DNAe Integrated Automation System for the marine industry, a fully web-based control platform designed to integrate all onboard equipment.Valmet DNAe is the first marine automation system to receive ISASecure SSA Level 1 certification, recognizing its built-in cybersecurity architecture.“As the maritime industry evolves and ships become increasingly connected, our customers have a growing need to manage and analyze large volumes of data, taking cybersecurity into account. Therefore, in developing this system, we have focused on usability, performance, and cybersecurity, while ensuring efficient, safe and reliable operations,” said John Weierud, director, marine automation, automation systems,[...]
Cairo Welcomes the First Cruise Egypt Forum
Zaiton announced in a press release that Cairo has hosted the Cruise Egypt Forum – Egypt’s Maritime Tourism Conference for the first time on June 1, 2025.The event aimed to maximize Egypt’s geographical and historical assets and activate the goals of its 2030 Sustainable Tourism Vision.Mohamed Gamal, chairman of the organizing committee and assistant general manager of GAC Egypt, said: “Cruise Egypt Forum is not built on the concept of showcasing opportunities alone. It is based on re-engineering the maritime tourism landscape in Egypt in line with global market shifts.”“We are working to establish a modern operating model[...]
Holcim and Fuelre4m Introduce Fuel-Conditioning Decarbonization Solution
Holcim U.K., a player in energy-intensive quarrying and construction, announced the national rollout of Fuelre4m’s Re4mx fuel-conditioning technology across more than 200 sites, following three years of real-world testing.The results showed up to 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and up to 23 percent fewer emissions from fuel burned.Added directly to fuel onboard, the solution enhances the combustion efficiency of existing fuels without changing ship infrastructure, ensuring results without downtime. The model is already in place across maritime operations globally.Rob Mortimer, CEO of Fuelre4m, told Cruise Industry News that the biggest obstacle the young company has is that[...]
Embarking on a cruise for the first time is a thrilling experience filled with anticipation,[...]
Star Clippers has announced its fall/winter 2026-27 sailing season, now open for bookings. Running from[...]
In a significant expansion of its global cruise offerings, Cunard has unveiled an extensive itinerary[...]
Valmet has introduced the Valmet DNAe Integrated Automation System for the marine industry, a fully[...]
Zaiton announced in a press release that Cairo has hosted the Cruise Egypt Forum –[...]
Holcim U.K., a player in energy-intensive quarrying and construction, announced the national rollout of Fuelre4m’s[...]