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HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) cancelled the upcoming cruise of the Fridtjof Nansen, which was scheduled to start in Ushuaia, Argentina, on Nov. 18.In a statement shared with Cruise Industry News, the company said that the cancellation comes after an isolated incident onboard the 2020-built vessel.“On Nov. 16, 2024, a contained technical issue occurred on our vessel, the Fridtjof Nansen. The ship continued its planned journey safely and arrived in Ushuaia today, Nov. 18, 2024,” HX said.“We can confirm that all passengers and crew are safe and accounted for,” the company added while reassuring that the incident has not affected[...]

Saint Lucia Cruise Port (SLCP) celebrated the inaugural visit of the Nautica from Oceania Cruises on November 13, 2024, the port announced in a press release.This milestone was marked by a traditional plaque exchange ceremony onboard.Those attending the ceremony included Ann-Margaret Adams, deputy permanent secretary for the Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture, and Information; representatives from Cox & Company, Port Agent; and officials from the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.The Nautica brought 628 passengers and 399 crew members to the island.Denise Mauricette, maritime officer at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, extended her gratitude to the MS Nautica[...]

Alma Cruceros has expanded its sales team with the addition of Mónica Delgado as the line’s commercial manager for Catalonia, Aragon and the Balearic Islands, according to a press release. Delgado brings over 30 years of industry experience, including leadership roles at Viajes Iberplan and MSC Cruises.  In her new role, Delgado will focus on... Source link

Margaritaville at Sea announced the addition of four new destinations aboard the Islander, set to sail from Port Tampa Bay starting January 2026. The new itineraries include Aruba, Curaçao, Montego Bay and New Orleans. In addition is a new 10-day sailing featuring Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curaçao and Ocho Rios. To celebrate, the cruise line is... Source link

Exploris Expeditions & Cruises is planning to add two newbuilds to its fleet, the company revealed on its website.The French expedition cruise line said that the new ships are currently in development.“Designed in the same spirit, our next two vessels will meet some of the most demanding specifications in terms of ecology, performance, safety and comfort,” the company said.Like the Exploris One, the new ships are being designed for exploration and will carry a limited number of passengers, Exploris added.The smaller capacity also favors the quality of the experience, the company said, whether onboard or during daily landings[...]

Villa Vie Residence’s Odyssey arrived in the Caribbean this week following its debut in Europe and Africa.As part of its three-and-a-half-year world cruise, the 1993-built ship arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Nov. 14, 2024.The Odyssey is now scheduled to visit additional destinations in the Caribbean, including St. Maarten and Antigua, before transiting the Panama Canal in December.During most of the 2024-25 winter season, the 924-guest ship is set to cruise around South America with a series of visits to ports in destinations such as Ecuador, Peru and Chile.After offering scenic cruising in the Antarctic Peninsula, the Odyssey sails[...]