Cruise News

TUI Cruises newest ship, the Mein Schiff Relax is set to be christened in Málaga on April 9, 2025, according to a company statement. The ceremony will feature a special open-air performance by Robbie Williams, who was named the ship’s feel-good ambassador in 2024. In a company first, the sister ships Mein Schiff 5 and... Source link

Valenciaport is launching its independent 5G network to operate without relying on external telecommunications providers, according to a press release.The private network to be developed will connect over 25,000 devices, including phones, vehicles, surveillance cameras, environmental sensors, drones and security services. The project is designed to support the Port of València’s digital transformation and establish it as a leading Smart Port, also known as Port 4.0.Director of the Port Authority of València (PAV), Enrique Belda, said: ”5G will allow us to configure the technological future of the Port of València, a future that will provide advanced connectivity for[...]

Phoenix Reisen’s Artania kicked off a world voyage for the Germany-based cruise line on December 22, 2024.After completing a drydock in Bremerhaven in November, the 1984-built ship sailed from Hamburg for a 162-night cruise that sails to nearly 80 destinations around the globe.According to Phoenix Reisen, the cruise will be one of the longest ever offered onboard its fleet and includes visits to 24 countries and 29 islands on five continents.After departing from Germany, the itinerary features ports of call in the Atlantic, South America, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and[...]

P&O Cruises’ Arcadia is departing from the United Kingdom today for a 99-night world cruise that will sail to over 30 destinations around the globe.Named “Epic World Explorer,” the itinerary sails roundtrip from Southampton and includes ports of call in the Atlantic, the Caribbean and Central America.In addition to featuring a transit of the Panama Canal, the cruise is also scheduled to visit destinations in the South Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean and the African Coast.After departing from England, the Arcadia is set to visit Funchal before crossing the Atlantic on its way to the Caribbean.The[...]

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam became only the sixth cruise ship to call at Cabo Rojo on Thursday. Located on the southwestern corner of the Dominican Republic, the new port opened in September 2024 and saw a total of five calls last year. The port area itself features pools and a beach area with cabanas, a... Source link

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced actor Eric Stonestreet as the company’s new brand ambassador.The announcement follows the launch of NCL’s latest advertising campaign, “Experience More,” in which Stonestreet is featured, the company said in a press release.The campaign comprises 30- and 15-second spots highlighting the company’s recently-unveiled “Experience More” brand positioning by following Stonestreet aboard one of NCL’s world-class vessels.David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, said: “We are very excited to have named Stonestreet godfather of our newest groundbreaking vessel, the Norwegian Aqua. Now we are reaffirming our relationship with him by announcing Eric as[...]