Earlier today at STX France, the first piece of steel was cut for the soon to launch Oasis 3, the third ship in Royal Caribbean’s Oasis class. The steel cutting ceremony was commenced after Richard Fain pushed a button, initiating the steel cutting. Afterwards, a cutout plaque of Oasis 3 was signed by the executive […]
Thereâs so much to experience on todayâs cruise ships and now, as ships create tucked away spots for private dining, sunning and small gatherings, cruisers can add seclusion to the diverse attractions of a value vacation at sea. âIncreasingly, cruise lines are creating intimate spaces for guests, even on the largest ships,â says Christine Duffy, […]
The cruise industry is growing faster each year. With an increase in travelers looking for a cruise adventure, cruise lines are responding with new ship orders. Below, Cruise Currents has tracked down ship orders for major cruise lines through 2022. We will update this list as new orders are placed or modified. AIDAprima AIDA Cruises ~ 125,000 GRT […]
Viking River Cruises has added two new ships to the line’s order book for 2014. The two new orders will bring Viking’s fleet delivery number for 2014 from 12 to 14. The new orders come at a time of tremendous growth in the river cruise industry. The addition of new Longships to the fleet will allow […]
Following a recent surge in smoking bans across many other cruise lines, Royal Caribbean is the latest cruise line to ban smoking from all balconies. Effective January 1, 2014, Royal Caribbean will ban all smoking on balconies throughout the fleet. Smoking was already banned inside all staterooms, but the new ban will designate Royal Caribbean’s […]
Today, Royal Caribbean welcomed its 50 millionth guest in their 45 year company history. The momentous occasion kicks off a year-long celebration honoring the cruise lineâs guests, business partners, employees and crew. âFor more than 45 years, Royal Caribbeanâs guiding principle has been to deliver the WOW to our guests, providing them with experiences, services and […]
Oceania Cruises has announced that in 2014, the Regatta, Insignia, and Nautica, will undergo major renovations to their staterooms and public areas. All three ships will have their top-tier suites renovated with new bathrooms that include oversized showers and new vanities. New, original, artwork will also be installed in each stateroom. The ships’ casual dining […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has confirmed an order for a second âBreakaway Plusâ cruise ship to be built  by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The ship will have a scheduled delivery date of spring 2017, 2 years after her sister’s scheduled debut in October 2015. The 2 new Breakaway Plus class ships will […]
Just open for sale today, Princess Cruisesâ 2014-15 Exotics program offers a world of options for globetrotting travelers. The lineâs global itineraries will take passengers to the colorful ports of Asia & Africa, Australia & New Zealand, Tahiti & the South Pacific, and South America â plus even a special connoisseur itinerary in the Caribbean. The lineup also includes […]
Have you ever been in a conversation with a cruiser and the word magrodome is brought up or even cantilevered whirlpool? Did you actually know what the word magrodome means? Chances are you may not have known, but like I have before, you smile and nod while pretending to know what the word actually means. […]
Around 9:00pm EST, Viking River Cruises will announce the latest details on its new cruise line, Viking Oceans. Viking Oceans will depart from its sister lines focus on river cruising and will launch traditional cruises to  unannounced destinations. Viking Oceans currently has two ships on order with Fincantieri for scheduled delivery in 2014 and 2015. […]
Earlier this week, Carnival revealed to its UK based travel agents that Carnival will not deploy a ship to either the Mediterranean nor the UK. In the letter, Carnival alludes to the fact that there is not enough demand from European cruisers to cruise on ships that are normally popular with American cruisers. Carnival has […]