Dave Monk

Viking Libra - the first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen - has been floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The 998-passenger vessel is due to be delivered later this year.

Disney Believe will be the fourth @DisneyCruise Wish-class ship, debuting in late 2027.

With more record-breaking capacity ships on the horizon, could there soon be a squeeze on crew availability? Following concerns raised by leading industry authority Larry Pimentel, Dave Monk investigates. Read the full analysis below: cruisetradenews.com/is-cruise-on-t…

Today, we've published our report into the loss of propulsion in heavy weather experienced by the passenger vessel Spirit of Discovery while crossing the Bay of Biscay, leading to over 100 injuries and one fatality on 4 November 2023. gov.uk/government/new…

Polar Latitudes Expeditions is welcoming a new expedition vessel to its fleet - Discoverer, formerly Silver Explorer. The ship will join the line's Antarctic sailings, replacing Seaventure, and operate with Heritage Expeditions in other parts of the world.

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Zum fünften Mal in Folge ist Cruisetricks.de „Reiseblog des Jahres“ cruisetricks.de/cruisetricks-d…

MSC Cruises has now organised flights for more than 1,500 passengers who were on board MSC Euribia in Dubai. As of this morning, a total of seven flights have left to a range of destinations including the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, the US and Brazil. (Library photo)

MSC Cruises charters five flights between today and Saturday to bring home nearly 1,000 passengers from MSC Euribia in Dubai. It is ‘pursuing every available pathway’ for the remaining guests. (Library photo)

@cunardline flagship Queen Mary 2 has arrived in Sydney during her 2026 world voyage. The world’s only ocean liner sailed into the harbour with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop, marking a key moment in her 108-night circumnavigation of the globe.

Avora Lumina intends to launch from Lisbon, embarking on a three-year continuous global circumnavigation, visiting more than 140 countries and over 400 destinations on all seven continents. The 242 residences will cost from around $545,000 to $4.2million.

The nine-year charter with a nominal purchase option establishes a long-term relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to help preserve the standards of Seven Seas Navigator in service.

Avora Residences has acquired Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The vessel will debut in January 2028 as Avora Lumina.

Disney Adventure was greeted by a water salute and fireworks as it arrived in its home port of Singapore tonight. The 6,700-passenger ship - the largest in the @DisneyCruise fleet - will set sail on its maiden voyage next Tuesday.

.@VikingCruises orders two more expedition ships for delivery in 2030 and 2031, with a separate option for two more ocean vessels in 2034. The 378-passenger expedition ships will be sisters to Viking Octantis and Viking Polaris, delivered in 2021 and 2022.

How exciting to receive these luggage labels and know our cruise on @TheMajesticLine is getting closer!

A circumnavigation of Australia features in the 127-night @crystalcruises world cruise leaving Melbourne on January 7, 2029. After visiting 72 destinations in 22 countries, Crystal Symphony will arrive in New York on May 13, 2029. Fares from £53,000 per person.

.@celestyalcruise cancels Monday’s departures of Celestyal Journey from Dubai and Celestyal Discovery from Abu Dhabi. Journey will remain in Doha while Discovery will stay in Dubai. All affected guests will be offered the option of a full refund or a future cruise credit.

AI-powered robotic dogs, accompanied by humanoid robots, will greet passengers on MSC Bellissima in Asia and during a segment of the world cruise on MSC Magnifica this year. Other new activities on MSC Cruises include a reimagined '70s Party rolling out across the fleet.