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Abercrombie & Kent

Egypt Gears Up for a Nile Cruise Boom

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities has launched a new Digital Visa-on-Arrival System to simplify entry procedures for international travelers. The pilot phase of the new system has begun at Cairo International Airport, and [...]
AmaWaterways

Low Water Turns River Cruises Into Adventures

Soaring temperatures and drought in Europe are forcing cruise lines to adapt, with what some guests are calling “magical mystery cruises.”While the worst of the heat wave appears to be subsiding, an extended drought and [...]
Cruise Lines

Victory Locks in Regional Flavors with Culinary Curator

Victory Cruise Lines is making a commitment to regional Canadian and American cuisine with a new Culinary Curator. James Beard Award winner and television personality Michelle Bernstein has been named Chef Partner.Working alongside the company’s [...]
Cruise Lines

Crystal for Kids? This New Ship Expands Options

A luxurious new cruise ship is adding attractions for the next generations of cruisers. New youth and teen centers, a shallow pool and new family spaces are part of Crystal Cruises’ additions to the new [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival’s Planning to Ace its New Destiny

With an unprecedented number of outside suites and more than four acres of glass, Carnival’s new Ace Class ships are designed to redefine the guest experience. And the first of the mega-ships that will carry [...]

Cruise Execs Confident Despite Continuing Challenges

by Wallace Immen in Carnival Cruise Line Comments Off on Cruise Execs Confident Despite Continuing Challenges

With a war going on and fuel prices spiking, it’s a challenging moment, but cruise leaders remain optimistic about long-term growth. At the annual State of the Industry session at Seatrade Cruise Global meeting held [...]

Oceania’s Major Rebuilding Project Promises Ships ‘Better than New’

August 15, 2018 Comments Off

Oceania Cruises is promising that an ambitious rebuild of its smaller ships will result in “four better-than-new ships.” The $100-million OceaniaNEXT project includes the complete rebuilding of Oceania’s R-Class ships. Regatta, Insignia, Sirena, and Nautica, […]