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The British Virgin Islands has announced that it welcomed the inaugural call of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma to Virgin Gorda on Nov. 19, 2024. The luxury cruise vessel is the newest vessel to join the Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection and spent the day in Virgin Gorda. The Ilma is currently on a six-night round-trip... Source link

Liverpool Cruise Port announced in a press release that it is supporting the second visit of HMS Prince Of Wales to Liverpool. Although the port has welcomed each of the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers, Prince of Wales in 2019 and Queen Elizabeth in 2022, there is nothing routine about facilitating these calls. Liverpool Cruise Port... Source link

Columbia Blue has rebranded its yacht management division, Swiss Ocean, as Columbia Yacht Services, the company announced in a press release. The rebranding was driven by rising demand for luxury marine experiences, the company said. “With the name change, we are confident that awareness of the superyacht services we offer will increase even more, signaling... Source link

After three years offering expedition itineraries, Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX)’s Maud was transferred back to Hurtigruten’s coastal service earlier this month.As part of the transition, the 2003-built ship was reflagged to the Norwegian Ordinary Ship Register (NOR) and regained its original name, sailing again as the Midnatsol.The 500-guest vessel is now offering Hurtigruten’s Coastal Express Route, which cruises between Bergen and Kirkenes for 11 nights.The itinerary includes stops in 34 ports along the Norwegian coast as part of an operation that includes not only passenger service but also transportation for goods and cars.While original plans called for a temporary[...]

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) cancelled the upcoming cruise of the Fridtjof Nansen, which was scheduled to start in Ushuaia, Argentina, on Nov. 18.In a statement shared with Cruise Industry News, the company said that the cancellation comes after an isolated incident onboard the 2020-built vessel.“On Nov. 16, 2024, a contained technical issue occurred on our vessel, the Fridtjof Nansen. The ship continued its planned journey safely and arrived in Ushuaia today, Nov. 18, 2024,” HX said.“We can confirm that all passengers and crew are safe and accounted for,” the company added while reassuring that the incident has not affected[...]

Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) celebrated the inaugural visit of the Nautica from Oceania Cruises on November 13, 2024, the port announced in a press release.This milestone was marked by a traditional plaque exchange ceremony onboard.Those attending the ceremony included Ann-Margaret Adams, deputy permanent secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information; representatives from Cox & Company, Port Agent; and officials from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.The Nautica brought 628 passengers and 399 crew members to the island.Denise Mauricette, maritime officer at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, extended her gratitude to the MS Nautica[...]