MSC Cruises’ founder receives cruise international’s lifetime achievement award

Gianluigi Aponte recognised for outstanding contribution to the cruise industry.

Hull of a makeover for Azamara

Azamara Club Cruises has announced the makeovers of two of their boutique ships, Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey.

Barbados to welcome new cruise terminal

A new USD $300 million cruise terminal will be built in Bridgetown, Barbados which will be capable of berthing megaliners.

New Horizons Holidays Embraces Broader Horizons with ICCA

The International Cruise Council Australasia has welcomed wholesaler New Horizons Holidays to its membership ranks.

Ocean cruisers top 20 million globally

The amount of people selecting an ocean cruise as their holiday of choice grew by ten per cent in 2011, taking the total number of cruise passengers to over 20 million globally.

Hurtigruten extend early booking offer

Queen Victoria sailing cancelled

Cunard has announced the cancellation of Queen Victoria’s 16-night ‘Adriatic Discovery’ voyage originally scheduled for departure on 3 October citing propulsion issues.

Chefs for Humanity Receives Donation from Oceania Cruises

Chefs for Humanity, a nonprofit founded by Celebrity Chef Cat Cora, today announced a US$50,000 donation from Oceania Cruises, a upper-premium cruise line with four ships sailing to more than 330 destinations worldwide.

Eye of the Tiger Wins on Sun Princess World Cruise

Tigers may be one of the last animals on earth you would expect to meet on a cruise holiday, but an encounter with a white tiger proved a winner for a passenger on Sun Princess’ recent world cruise.

Savings of $1280 on MSC Cruises’ Mediterranean voyages

PAY for a category 12 balcony suite on a seven-night Western Mediterranean cruise aboard MSC Splendida, and you will be upgraded to a deluxe suite in the ship’s MSC Yacht Club.

Carnival Dream welcomes Fun Ship 2.0

Fun ship 2.0 enhancements including the ‘RedFrog Rum Bar’, ‘BlueIguana Tequila Bar’ and ‘Cherry on Top’ will be added to Carnival Dream during a two week drydock.

Barbie paints Royal Caribbean pink

Royal Caribbean has announced a partnership with Mattel to bring the world’s most popular and stylish doll to the high seas.

'Crystal Clean' living wall a first at sea

The first-ever living wall at sea has been constructed aboard the 922-passenger Crystal Symphony as she sailed from Portland to Dover.

Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific Names Speakers for On-Board Localization and Air-Cruise Master Classes

The second annual Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific conference and exhibition will feature two master classes on the topics of localizing the shipboard product to different markets and cruise line/airline cooperation.

Celebrity Chefs Spice Up Silversea Voyages

Renowned chefs and food writers are set to share some of the world's finest gastronomic traditions on seven upcoming Culinary Arts voyages aboard ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises.

SeaDream Yacht Club gets Top 2 Slots in the ‘Boutique Ships’ Category

The 2013 Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships being released this month, announced that the 112-guest mega yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II have again achieved the top two ratings in the ‘Boutique Ships’ category (50 – 250 passengers).

Sailing on a Sea Cloud

Sea Cloud Cruises has released its calendar programme for 2013, highlighting a bounty of exclusive sailing and river yachting adventures to various destinations for a range of budgets.

Pride of America: A proud makeover for Norwegian

The only U.S. flagged cruise ship, Norwegian’s Pride of America, will undergo a major revitalisation next year, costing the company over USD$30 million.

Celebrity Reflection: AquaSpa, Fitness Centre update

The interior of Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Solstice-class ship, Celebrity Reflection, is taking shape at the MEYER WERFT shipyards in Germany.

Home of the Midnight Sun. New Arctic Cruise from Abercrombie & Kent

Join A&K's seasoned expedition team on board MV ‘Le Boreal’ and set sail to an exciting new destination, offered for the first time through A&K Australia in 2013.

All-inclusive luxury aboard Crystal symphony on a bridge themed cruise from Auckland to Sydney, January 2013

As part of an alluring series of Australia and New Zealand Crystal Cruises on offer in early 2013, the 13-night, Kiwis and Koalas cruise from Auckland to Sydney, departing January 28, will feature a bespoke itinerary for bridge players.

Silversea’s succulent selection of Culinary Arts voyages

Silversea Cruises will host renowned chefs and food writers on the seven upcoming Culinary Arts voyages sharing some of the world’s finest gastronomic traditions.

RCCL ready regional agents

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) has completed its first ever regional training and educational roadshow, ahead of the Pacific summer cruise season.

Disney dazzles with new Texas itineraries

Disney Cruise Line has announced plans to add future itineraries departing Galveston, Texas from 2013.