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Dream Goddess Arrives in China – Cruise Industry News

By |January 12th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The former Berlin has recently arrived in Ningde, China, after spending over four years out of service in Greece.Now carrying the name Dream Goddess, the 420-guest ship sailed from Perama in late October, arriving at the Chinese port via the Suez Canal on Dec. 27, 2024.While the nature of the repositioning voyage is currently unclear, the Ningde region is known for its ship-breaking yards.According to AIS data, the vessel was also reflagged before sailing to China and now flies the Mongolian flag.Last operated by FTI Cruises, the Dream Goddess was built in 1980 for Germany-based Peter Deilmann Reederei[...]

AIDA Offers New Routes Around Africa in Winter 2025/26

By |January 12th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

AIDA has announced that new cruises around Africa with the AIDAstella and AIDAprima can now be booked for the 2025/26 winter season. Cruises include a two-week sailing from Cape Town to Tenerife, and the 57-day globetrotter trip from Hamburg via South Africa and Mauritius to the Orient. The company said in a press release that... Source link

A Look at Carnival’s New Year-Round Cruises Out of Norfolk – Cruise Industry News

By |January 11th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General, Top Stories|

The Carnival Sunshine is launching a year-round deployment out of Norfolk in February, following a drydock in Europe.Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the new cruise schedule, which includes itineraries to the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda.Debut VoyageShip: Carnival SunshineDate: Feb. 11, 2025Length: 5 nightsHomeport: Norfolk (United States)Itinerary: Freeport and Bimini (Bahamas)The Carnival Sunshine is set to debut the new deployment in Norfolk on Feb. 11, 2025, after completing a drydock in France.For its first sailing from the port, the ship offers a five-night cruise to the Bahamas. In addition to two days at sea, the[...]

Seabourn Releases 2025-26 Brochure

By |January 11th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Seabourn has released its 2025-2026 Ultra-Luxury Cruise & Expeditions brochure. The company said in a press release that the new edition provides a glimpse into the upcoming itineraries and experiences planned across its fleet. Highlights from the brochure include the following: The Onboard Experience Insights are offered on the “Seabourn Difference”. The brochure also features... Source link

Costa Pacifica Becomes First Ship to Watch Santos’ Firework Display – Cruise Industry News

By |January 10th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The Costa Pacifica became the first cruise ship to watch the New Year’s Eve firework display in Santos, Brazil.The Costa Cruises ship reached the town as part of an eight-night cruise to Brazil.Before anchoring in Santos Bay for the 14-minute firework display, the Pacifica embarked guests in Santos and Rio de Janeiro.In addition to its two homeports, the itinerary also included visits to Búzios, Angra dos Reis, Ilhabela, and Balneário Camboriú.According to Santos Mayor Rogério Santos, the operation highlights the town’s status as a major cruise hub.“It is an extremely important action to promote Santos not only during[...]

Insignia Kicks Off Oceania’s Around the World Cruise – Cruise Industry News

By |January 10th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The Insignia recently welcomed guests onboard in Miami for Oceania Cruises’ 2025 Around the World Cruise.Sailing to nearly 90 ports of call in 32 countries, the 180-night voyage is one of the longest cruises being offered this year.According to Oceania, the itinerary is highlighted by exotic destinations around the globe, such as the Amazon, Africa and the South Pacific.The cruise also features multi-day stays in 21 destinations, including Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina, Walvis Bay in Namibia, Mahé in the Seychelles, Bali in Indonesia and Auckland in New Zealand.After departing from Florida, passengers will[...]

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