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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has partnered with TUI Musement to offer guests greater flexibility in exploring destinations independently during their cruises.TUI Musement, a global tours and activities provider, enables passengers to explore ports of call at their own pace by offering access to thousands of attractions and activities. These include booking tickets for cultural landmarks like the Chocolate Museum in Cologne or archaeological sites in Athens, as well as more personalized experiences such as bike rentals in Amsterdam, hop-on-hop-off bus tours in various cities, and tiramisu-making classes in Italy.From September to December 2024, Fred. Olsen's smaller ships -[...]

Villa Vie Residences has reportedly declined to cover hotel and related expenses for passengers awaiting the delayed departure of its three-and-a-half-year world cruise, according to guests.Angela and Steve Theriac, who are among those affected, shared on their YouTube channel that Villa Vie instructed passengers to cover their own costs “for at least the next seven days” as the vessel remains docked in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Given the high cost of accommodations in Belfast, the Theriacs decided to return to the U.S. while awaiting further updates. Passengers have been permitted to board the Villa Vie Odyssey during the day[...]

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has successfully floated out its 3rd superyacht, Luminara, at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This significant step marks Luminara’s initial contact with water, signaling the commencement of the final construction phase ahead of her projected debut in July 2025.Following the float-out, the vessel was transferred to an outfitting dock where work will continue on the yacht’s interiors, including the completion of guest suites, dining venues, and other public spaces.Luminara is scheduled to embark on her maiden voyage in the Mediterranean next summer, before sailing to Asia-Pacific destinations as part of The[...]