Regal Princess to Undergo Preventive Maintenance – Cruise Industry News
Princess Cruises informed guests that the Regal Princess is scheduled to undergo critical preventive maintenance during some of its upcoming sailings.As a result, the ship’s itineraries in the Western Caribbean will need to be adjusted, the company said in a prepared statement.“As part of our commitment to ensuring your safety, comfort and a seamless sailing experience, we’d like to inform you of a necessary adjustment to the itinerary for your upcoming voyage,” Princess said.Affected sailings include cruises scheduled to depart from Galveston on Dec. 8, 2024, Jan. 5 and Jan. 12, 2025.As part of the adjustments, Princess is[...]
Asuka III Funnel Installed at Meyer Werft – Cruise Industry News
The new Asuka III has its funnel as the ship is under construction at Meyer Werft in Germany for NYK’s Asuka Cruises brand.According to an update shared by the Meyer Werft shipyard, the equipment was delivered to Building Hall 2, where the ship’s construction is taking place.The piece is scheduled to be installed after the new ship is floated out in early 2025, the facility explained.The funnel features NYK Group colors and was inspired by the fleet’s existing ship, the Asuka II.Originally ordered in 2021, the new Asuka III is scheduled to enter service ahead of the 2025[...]
Swan Hellenic Completes Repairs on SH Diana – Cruise Industry News
The SH Diana is repaired after cancelling a visit to Antarctica due to a propulsion issue, Swan Hellenic said in a statement.According to the update shared by the company, a team led by Wärtsilä carried out maintenance on one of the ship’s electric propulsion motors.“Together with other technical specialists called out to assist in Ushuaia, we have diligently completed the repair and all related tests,” Swan Hellenic said.The SH Diana experienced the technical issue while offering a repositioning cruise to the Argentine port ahead of a series of expeditions to Antarctica.According to Swan Hellenic, the problem was detected[...]
Phoenix Reisen Donates 1 Million Euros
Bonn tour and cruise operator Phoenix Reisen donated one million euros during ZDF’s annual Christmas event. (ZDF is Germany’s national TV broadcaster.) Hostess Carmen Nebel has German celebrities from film, television and music on the show that raised more nearly 3.2 million euros for two Christian aid organizations, Misereor and Brot für die Welt (Bread... Source link
Port Canaveral Welcomes Fourth Royal Caribbean Ship – Cruise Industry News
Port Canaveral recently welcomed the Voyager of the Seas as the fourth Royal Caribbean International ship sailing from its cruise terminals.After arriving in Central Florida in late November, the vessel kicked off a series of short cruises to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.To mark the start of the new operation, Port Canaveral held a plaque exchange ceremony onboard the Voyager earlier this week.Canaveral Port Authority Commission Vice Chairman Wayne Justice and Voyager of the Seas Captain Josep M. Ruyra participated in the celebration, which took place at the ship’s bridge.As part of its new seasonal deployment in Port[...]
Norwegian Announces 35 Additional Cruise Cancellations for 2025-26 – Cruise Industry News
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced additional changes to its deployment plans for the 2025-26 season, with an additional 35 cruises onboard four ships being cancelled.According to a statement sent to travel advisors on Friday afternoon, the sailings were scheduled to take place onboard the Norwegian Bliss, the Norwegian Breakaway, the Norwegian Encore and the Norwegian Joy.Cancelled sailings include nine cruises to the Panama Canal, West Coast and the Caribbean that were scheduled to sail onboard the Norwegian Bliss on selected dates between Nov. 30, 2025, and March 3, 2026.Ten cruises onboard the Norwegian Breakaway were also cancelled, including[...]
Princess Cruises informed guests that the Regal Princess is scheduled to undergo critical preventive maintenance[...]
The new Asuka III has its funnel as the ship is under construction at Meyer[...]
The SH Diana is repaired after cancelling a visit to Antarctica due to a propulsion[...]
Bonn tour and cruise operator Phoenix Reisen donated one million euros during ZDF’s annual Christmas[...]
Port Canaveral recently welcomed the Voyager of the Seas as the fourth Royal Caribbean International[...]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced additional changes to its deployment plans for the 2025-26 season,[...]
