Cruise News

Ambassador Cruise Line announced three new entertainment initiatives set to launch in the coming months, according to a press release. The initiatives include a themed “Back to the 80s” sailing on the Benelux Coastal Explorer next May; a new rock and roll-inspired theater show called Retro Rock Rebellion, and a playwriting competition to discover emerging... Source link

The cruise industry is not taking lightly to a potential $42 per person head tax that could be in effect as soon as 2026 for port calls in Mexico. Mexico’s congress voted in November to impose the $42 tax, according to local reports, which also said that two-thirds of the tax would be spent on... Source link

The Scenic Eclipse II arrived at Port Taranaki on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, starting the region’s six-visit cruise season.The vessel, which has capacity for 228 guests, arrived at 8:00 a.m. from Wellington and departed for Norfolk Island at 2:00 p.m., the post announced in a press release.Port Taranaki General Manager Commercial Ross Dingle said: “We’re really excited about the season getting underway.”This season marks the second year of the five-year Taranaki Cruise Strategy, which aims to sustainably increase cruise visits to have 28 cruise ship visits by2028.To ensure the 2024-25 season gets off on a successful footing, a[...]

The MSC Poesia will offer seven-night cruises in Northern Europe during the 2025-26 winter season, MSC Cruises announced in a press release.Taking over the itineraries that are currently being offered by the MSC Preziosa, the vessel will sail from Southampton to destinations in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France.“I am looking forward to welcoming the MSC Poesia to our shores during the 2025-26 winter season,” said Antonio Paradiso, vice president of international sales and managing director for MSC Cruises in the United Kingdom and Ireland.“The winter months offer a perfect time to enjoy a city break and with[...]

SunStone Maritime Group has announced the successful launch of its latest expedition cruise vessel, the Douglas Mawson, which is the seventh and final vessel in the Infinity Class series. The company said in a statement that the launch marks a significant milestone in the completion of the Infinity Class series. The launch ceremony took place... Source link

Cunard has announced its partnership with “Talk Art” podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, aimed at helping guests explore Queen Anne’s art collection.According to a statement, the Queen Anne has the largest curated art collection at sea and is packed with contemporary pieces from more than 300 artists and designers.This collaboration sees Tovey and Diament create a self-guided art tour to celebrate Queen Anne’s masterpieces. This podcast-style tour launched this month and forms part of the ship’s activities program, showcasing more than 40 individual pieces of art across the ship.Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: “We’re passionate about[...]