Prime Minister Narendra Modi will signal the start of what is termed as the world’s longest river cruise, which will travel from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh to Dibrugarh in Assam via Bangladesh on January 13. In 50 days, the luxury boat will travel 4,000 kilometres along 27 river systems in India, including the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly, Brahmaputra, and…
P&O Takes Delivery Of Next LNG-Powered Cruise Ship
Carnival Corporation took delivery of its eighth LNG-powered cruise ship, the last of which was delivered four years ago. It was also the thirteenth cruise ship to be delivered with LNG as the cruise industry continues to embrace LNG. DNV estimates that by 2028, as many as 27 more LNG-powered cruise ships will have been…
Carnival Unveils Its 2024-2025 Packed Australian Cruise Program
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled its 2024-2025 calendar, which includes 76 cruises sailing from Sydney from June 2024 to June 2025 and from Brisbane from September 2024 to March 2025. According to a press statement, the cruise line’s two dedicated Australia ships, the Carnival Splendor (featured) and the new-to-Carnival Carnival Luminosa, will sail around Australia, New Zealand,…
Celebrity Cruises Launches First Metaverse Cruise Ship
By introducing their new virtual experience, the “wonderverse,” Celebrity Cruises is on a voyage into the future. Travellers can “see before they sail” on Celebrity’s newest ship in the Edge Series, Celebrity Beyond, by exploring a hyper-realistic digital recreation of the ship, complete with the ship’s spaces, entertaining signature moments like Celebrity’s Martini Bar Flair…
Viking Cruises Receives First Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Ship
Hydrogen fuel cells are the future of power generation, and the cruise industry is taking baby steps towards them. Viking’s newest cruise ship uses these technologies as prototype installations of the systems mentioned above. Fincantieri, the shipyard that constructed the Viking cruise ship, notes its significance for the evolution of the technology and the establishment of…
Princess Cruises Returns To Japan In March 2023
Princess Cruises has announced that it will start homeporting in Japan from 15 March 2023. Diamond Princess, quarantined in the Port of Yokohama at the commencement of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, will resume operations for the next season, with 57 voyages ranging from five to 19 days. Diamond was created for the Japanese…
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years With Summer Voyages
When Disney Cruise Line turns 25 in 2023, the five ships in its fleet will host special anniversary voyages over the summer with updated entertainment, decor, and merchandising. There will be new uniforms for Captain Minnie Mouse and Captain Mickey Mouse with multicoloured fabric and swirling motifs inspired by ocean waves, as well as a…
New Cruise Line Set To Enter The Australian Market
A new cruise line is coming to our shores, with its eyes set firmly on the Australian market. On its maiden voyage to Australian waters, Ambassador Cruise Line will dock in Sydney Harbour in February 2024. Ambassador Cruise Line, the first cruise line to debut in the UK in a decade, will sail into Australian…
Princess Cruise Ship Skips Port Call Due to COVID-19 Cases
This most major outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia has hit the Grand Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. Some media sources stated that Newcastle officials turned away the 107,500-ton cruise liner, but Princess said it opted to bypass the port after discussing it with local health officials. The fourth wave of COVID-19 is…
Explore Qatar’s pearl diving and boat cruise through a Priceless experience with Mastercard
Mastercard unveils a series of local experiences set within the dynamic landscape of Qatar. From a traditional boat cruise to delving into the rich pearl diving history, Mastercard is inviting cardholders to explore the sights, sounds, and history of Qatar. Take in the coastline of Qatar from a multisensory lens, aboard a traditional dhow cruise,…