AIDAprima Guests Test Self Check-In Terminals in Hamburg AIDA Cruises tested digital guest check-in with all guests for the first time in a pilot project at the Steinwerder Cruise Center in Hamburg. According to a company statement, guests were able to embark independently for a cruise aboard the AIDAprima at one of the 20 digital […]
Explora and Fincantieri Celebrate Explora III’s Delivery The delivery ceremony of the Explora III, the third vessel built by Fincantieri for Explora Journeys, took place today in Genoa at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente. Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, said: “The delivery of the Explora III marks another important milestone […]
Disney Signs 15-Year Agreement for Preferred Access at Icy Strait Point Disney Cruise Line and Huna Totem Corporation have signed a 15-year agreement securing preferred weekly access at Icy Strait Point, ensuring Disney Cruise Line guests will continue visiting the Indigenous-owned Alaska destination through at least 2041, the company said in a press release. “Icy […]
TUI Welcomes Mein Schiff 4’s New Captain Adam Swietlik TUI Cruises promoted Captain Adam Swietlik as the Captain of the Mein Schiff 4. In a LinkedIn post, the company said: “Swietlik has been part of the TUI Cruises family since 2014 and has taken on various responsible positions within our fleet during this time, most recently […]
Viking Reveals Names of Its Next Two Ocean Ships Viking recently revealed that its next two ocean newbuilds will be called the Viking Leda and the Viking Vega. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard, the 998-passenger ships will join the company’s fleet, respectively, in late 2028 and mid-2029. As previously announced, Viking is also […]
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