More cruise ships and ports returned to service over the last week, with major brands launching from New York, Barcelona, Rome and Baltimore. Travel Weekly is tracking the cruise ships that have relaunched operations and the ones yet to come back. Royal…
The AmaDahlia, AmaWaterways’ new Nile River ship, set sail on its maiden cruise from Egypt on Sept. 6. Guests in Luxor were greeted by local musicians and an Egyptian whirling dervish performance before exploring the AmaDahlia and embarking on a seven-night cruise. …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ next ship will have 15 suite categories and spend its inaugural 2023 season sailing the Caribbean. The sixth ship in Regent’s fleet, the Grandeur will launch in November 2023 offerings 17 sailings and two transatlantic crossings, ranging from…
Travel advisors: Want a free Royal Caribbean cruise? Sign up for an ASTA membership during the month of September. Vicki Freed, senior vice president of sales, marketing and trade support and services for Royal Caribbean International, said on her 70th Coffee Talk…
Stricter entry requirements instituted in Hungary that bar U.S. citizens from visiting for an extended period of time will not apply to river cruises due to a 24-hour transit exemption. River cruises may also continue to call in Budapest as a port,…
Hurtigruten Expeditions named two polar explorers and environmentalists as godmothers of its battery-hybrid powered ship, the MS Fridtjof Nansen. Canadian Sunniva Sorby and Norwegian Hilde Falun Strom will co-name the vessel on Sept. 14 in Svalbard, Norway, the place where Hurtigruten first…
Crystal has sold the Crystal Esprit, saying that the small-yacht concept does not fit into its future plans. “Crystal Esprit has been a wonderful part of the Crystal fleet, offering a boutique yachting experience unmatched in the industry, earning the devotion of…
Azamara has launched a destination-tailored retail program that is curated specifically for each cruise and will showcase local products and artisans. The cruise line said the new retail concept is being designed to complement its shoreside evening activities and overnight port stays,…
Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Wonder will relaunch on Oct. 1 from San Diego, offering three- and four-day sailings to Mexico. The shorter cruises will call in Ensenada, Mexico, and spend one day at sea, and the longer ones will visit Cabo San…
Carnival Cruise Line has rescheduled the return to service of several of its ships, including five whose returns have been postponed until 2022. Carnival president Christine Duffy said, “We are making slight adjustments to our timeline to take into account supply chain…