Carnival Panorama Enters Drydock in Singapore – Cruise Industry News
The Carnival Panorama recently entered drydock in Singapore, having crossed the Pacific earlier this month.As part of its regular maintenance schedule, the Carnival Cruise Line vessel is undergoing class work and inspections, in addition to technical overhauls and overall upkeep.During the drydock, the 2019-built ship is also expected to receive the company’s new livery, which includes a blue hull highlighted by accents of white and red.With the Carnival Splendor receiving the colors earlier this year, the Panorama will be the last ship to receive the new design, which was first introduced by the Mardi Gras in 2020.The ship[...]
Viking Celebrates China Return
Viking is celebrating its return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong (Shenzhen). Viking’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access—something that has never been offered for international visitors, the company said.... Source link
Princess Expands Japan Season for 2026 – Cruise Industry News
Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Japan cruise season, sailing aboard the Diamond Princess, which will operate a longer season from February through November, according to a press release.The 2,670-guest ship will offer 50 departures across 35 itineraries, ranging from seven to 28 days and visiting 38 destinations in three countries.Travelers aboard the Diamond Princess will explore cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Notable sites include Aomori’s Sannai-Maruyama ruins, Kochi Castle and the Itsukushima Shrine.Guests can further immerse themselves in Japan’s culture through experiences such as baseball, Sumo wrestling, Kabuki theater and Zen gardens. The itineraries[...]
Royal Caribbean Bans Multi-Plug Outlets
** UPDATE September 27, 2024** Royal Caribbean has recently updated its prohibited items list, clarifying that one type of multi-plug outlet is, in fact, allowed on board: USB chargers with multiple outlets. These chargers, commonly known as USB hubs or USB splitters, enable guests to connect multiple devices to a single outlet for convenient charging. According to the updated list, “We do allow consumer-type power conversion device USB chargers (multi-plug blocks on which the outputs are for USB cables).” This change allows travelers to bring USB charging cubes to power up multiple devices like phones, tablets, laptops, and smartwatches simultaneously[...]
Oceania Names First Two Members to its Culinary Advisory Board – Cruise Industry News
Oceania Cruises has announced the first two members of its Culinary Advisory Board: chef and cookbook author Sara Moulton (pictured left) and Kathryn Kelly (pictured right), the line’s executive chef and director of culinary enrichment, according to a press release.Moulton and Kelly will join the Board’s co-chairs, Master Chef Jacques Pépin, television personality Giada De Laurentiis and Oceania’s Master Chefs of France and Executive Culinary Directors, Alex Quaretti and Eric Barale.“I am truly delighted to welcome these two members of the Oceania Cruises family as the very first members of the Culinary Advisory Board. Both are passionate about[...]
Regent Installs Starlink Internet Across Fleet
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the installation of Starlink Internet across its six-ship fleet, according to a press release. This upgrade provides guests with high-speed, unlimited WiFi included in their voyage fare. “We are committed to providing an unrivaled experience for our discerning guests and are delighted to give luxury travelers the ability to... Source link
The Carnival Panorama recently entered drydock in Singapore, having crossed the Pacific earlier this month.As[...]
Viking is celebrating its return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first[...]
Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 Japan cruise season, sailing aboard the Diamond Princess, which[...]
** UPDATE September 27, 2024** Royal Caribbean has recently updated its prohibited items list, clarifying that one[...]
Oceania Cruises has announced the first two members of its Culinary Advisory Board: chef and[...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the installation of Starlink Internet across its six-ship fleet,[...]