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The SS United States completed a major step towards becoming the largest artificial reef in the world as the ship arrived in Mobile, Alabama on Monday, completing an 1,800-nautical mile journey from Philadelphia.The 1952-built vessel is now set to undergo preparation work before being submerged into the Gulf of Mexico to become the world’s largest artificial reef for Okaloosa County and Destin-Fort Walton Beach.“We are proud to continue the story of this historic vessel as an artificial reef along with the land-based museum,” said Okaloosa County Board Chairman Paul Mixon.“I applaud the Destin-Fort Walton Beach team in their[...]

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced the addition of three new Super Ships to its fleet, set to debut in 2027. The new vessels will be custom-built and will mark the completion of Uniworld’s transition to an all-Super Ship fleet. According to a press release, the ships will feature high-end materials, custom artwork, expanded suites,... Source link

Tauck has announced the names and shared artist renderings of two new riverboats joining its fleet next year. The MS Serene will sail on Tauck itineraries along the Seine River, while the MS Lumière will operate on the Rhône River.The names were selected from over 1,000 submissions from Tauck’s travel advisors, guests and employees. Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh shared the reasoning behind the final selections.“The name Serene is perfect for our new ship on the Seine, bringing to mind tranquility and rejuvenation. The River Seine itself is a gently flowing, meandering river that evokes a spirit of calm[...]

The Goddess of the Night recently sailed to a different Greek port after spending several months docked in Elefsis.Formerly operated by Costa Cruises as the Costa Magica, the 2004-built ship was acquired by Greece-based ferry operator Seajets in early 2023.Leaving Elefsis for the first time since July 2024, the ship docked in Astakos along with another Seajets-owned cruise ship, the Queen of the Oceans.After remaining in a layup status for a year, the Goddess of the Night underwent a refurbishment last yar to become the first vessel in the fleet of Seajets’ new cruise brand, Neonyx Cruises.Offering a[...]

Ambassador Cruise Line has announced its inaugural Caribbean fly-cruise program for winter 2025-26, offering 10 sailings aboard the Renaissance.This new program will serve UK, French and Dutch markets with departures from Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 2025 to March 2026. Each 14-night itinerary, except for two repositioning cruises, will feature Ambassador’s recently upgraded Renaissance, which joins the fleet alongside Ambience and Ambition.This launch follows the merger between Ambassador Cruise Line and French operator Compagnie Française de Croisières. The program will include Virgin Atlantic flights from Manchester and London Heathrow to Barbados.Christian Verhounig, Ambassador’s chief executive officer, said: “As we[...]

Havila Voyages (Havila Kystruten AS) announced its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results, marking its third consecutive quarter with a positive operating result and continued revenue growth.For the fourth quarter of 2024, Havila’s revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 reached NOK 403 million, a notable increase from NOK 249 million in the same period in 2023. For the full year, the company’s total revenue reached NOK 1.529 billion, compared to NOK 764 million in 2023.Operating costs for the quarter amounted to NOK 352 million, mainly driven by regular operational expenses for its four-ship fleet. Havila Voyages reported an operating[...]