The 82-guest Viking Osiris, Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, touched the water for the first time

Arrival of Viking Osiris in Summer 2022 Builds on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 27, 2022) announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Osiris—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water…. Read the full press release

Viking® announces float out ceremony for its newest ocean ship – the Viking Neptune®

Set to Debut in Late 2022, the Viking Neptune Will Sail Newest World Cruise Itinerary Los Angeles, CA, 2022-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (January 13, 2022) announced its newest ocean ship – the 930-guest Viking Neptune® – was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched… Read the full press release

Rhapsody of the Seas to Welcome Guests in Limassol, Cyprus, in 2022 and 2023

CYPRUS, LIMASSOL, 2022-Jan-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a successful summer sailing from Limassol, Cyprus, Royal Caribbean International has announced two more seasons of cruising from Cyprus are on the horizon. In 2022 and 2023, Rhapsody of the Seas will call Cyprus home for the first time and welcome holidaymakers of all ages to set course… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises expands its fleet with the delivery of new ship Silver Dawn

Monaco/Ancona, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri today (November 12, 2021) attended an intimate delivery ceremony to welcome the 10th ship to the cruise line’s fleet. Following a video… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean hosts naming ceremony of its newest game-changing ship Odyssey of the Seas

The Cruise Line’s First Bahamian Godmother Honored at Naming Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida MIAMI, FL, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official: Royal Caribbean International celebrated its newest game-changing ship, Odyssey of the Seas, during the ship’s naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, Nov. 13. The Caribbean-inspired occasion culminated in the moment Odyssey’s Godmother… Read the full press release

World’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Sea to debut in the U.S. and Europe

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas Invites Families to Reimagine What’s Possible starting March 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean: New York debut of the iconic Oasis of the Seas

One of the World’s Largest, Most Innovative Ships, Oasis of the Seas Marks the Official Start of its Debut Season in the New York Area New York, USA, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Memorable vacations from the Northeast are back and bolder than ever. Royal Caribbean marked its comeback in the Big Apple with the highly anticipated… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises announces return of cruising in Antarctica with three of its ships departing from Chilean ports

Leveraging its destination expertise, Silversea collaborated closely with Chilean authorities, industry bodies and other stakeholders to lead the return of Antarctica travel Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has reached an agreement with the Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season,… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association opens registration for Ireland Selling Cruise Day (IRE)

Washington, DC, USA, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the trade can now register for its ‘Selling Cruise Day’, which will return to Dublin on November 11, 2021. It marks the first in-person event CLIA will have held in Ireland since 2019. Attendance is… Read the full press release

Viking’s new 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise: 138 days, 28 countries, 57 ports, overnight stays in 11 cities

With Longer Voyages More Popular Than Ever, 138-Day World Cruise Visits 28 Countries and 57 Ports Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (August 26, 2021) announced its new 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise, which will span 138 days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. As… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas returns to Europe as it sets sail from its new summer home in Barcelona

Harmony of the Seas is the first Oasis Class Ship Back in Europe, Sailing 7-night Cruises from Barcelona, Spain MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain yesterday, marking Royal Caribbean International’s harmonious return to Western Europe. Joining Jewel and Anthem of the Seas in getting back to delivering the memorable Europe… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces new season of Australian domestic sailings on board Ovation of the Seas

As international travel restrictions remain in place, Royal Caribbean is hopeful that a pathway will soon be established to resume cruising locally SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced a new season of Australian domestic sailings on board returning favourite Ovation of the Seas. Ovation will sail from Sydney 13… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean to Bring Back complete lineup of ships by Spring 2022

Global Cruise Line to Bring Back Full Fleet by Spring 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 3, 2021) announced that its complete lineup of ships will be sailing by spring 2022. Spanning cruises from the Big Apple to the Down Under, the next group of returning ships and… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean extends British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021

Anthem of the Seas Will Offer Additional British Isles Sailings from Southampton, England in September and October LONDON/MIAMI, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced the extension of its British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021. Since early July, Anthem has been sailing from Southampton and welcoming thousands of U.K. residents… Read the full press release

MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam team up to design and build the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship

Partnership will initially conduct feasibility study to examine requirements to build the ship and its supply infrastructure Aim is to bring attention to the need for the take up of hydrogen fuel in shipping to achieve decarbonisation and to attract much-needed public and private investments to make this possible at scale Initiative part of MSC’s… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises unveils completely re-designed kids’ area and line-up of brand-new kids’ entertainment onboard MSC Seashore

A larger-than-ever dedicated kids’ area with futuristic space-themed rooms The family experience has been re-designed with brand-new activities, specially created to amaze children of all ages 98 hours of kids and family entertainment per seven-night sailing, endless fun for everyone! Geneva, Switzerland , 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises today (21 June, 2021) released… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean: Serenade of the Seas Opens First Alaska Cruise Season Since 2019

Serenade of the Seas Opens First Alaska Cruise Season Since 2019, Ahead of Second Ship, Ovation of the Seas, Joining in August MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The great Alaska adventure is now underway – Royal Caribbean is back and bolder than ever as the first cruise line to sail to the Last Frontier… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises opens exclusive pre-sale on its World Cruise 2024, entitled ‘Far East-West’

Amid unprecedented demand for extended voyages, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line today opened an exclusive pre-sale for its 132-day World Cruise 2024 with a cinematic extravaganza Miami, FL, 2021-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today (July 14, 2021) opened an exclusive pre-sale on its World Cruise 2024, entitled ‘Far East-West.’ Responding to a… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises to convert Silver Wind to an ice-class, ultra-luxury expedition ship

The renovation of the 274-guest, ultra-luxury liner expands Silversea’s Antarctic expedition options, which will include a solar eclipse voyage in 2021 Monaco, Europe, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the global leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, is set to enhance its global fleet with the conversion of Silver Wind to an ice-class, ultra-luxury expedition… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas to set sail from Southampton from 7th July 2021

LONDON, UK, 2021-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 29, 2021), Anthem of the Seas arrived in Southampton before taking UK holidaymakers to new heights on staycation cruises this summer. The first of Royal Caribbean International’s global fleet to once again welcome guests in Europe, Anthem comes complete with the world’s tallest observation capsule at sea, the North Star – an… Read the full press release

Viking Sky welcomed guests on board in Reykjavík

New “Welcome Back” Voyages Mark Viking’s Return to Nordic Countries Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated today (June 28, 2021) the latest milestone in its return to service as guests were welcomed on board in Iceland. Over the weekend, guests boarded the award-winning Viking Sky® in Reykjavík, where the… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises promotes Barbara Muckermann to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Travel industry veteran to spearhead global, guest-centered market approach for iconic luxury line Monaco, Europe, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading global, ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, today (June 23, 2021) announced the promotion of Barbara Muckermann to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. In her new role, Muckermann, who most… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises unveils two new Venetian Society Reunion sailings for 2022

Miami, FL, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises today (June 24, 2021) unveiled two new Venetian Society Reunion sailings for 2022, offering members of Silversea’s close-knit loyalty program the chance to reunite at sea. As well as saving 5% on the cruise fare, Venetian Society members will enjoy an… Read the full press release

Viking to restart its European river operations in July 2021

Following Restart of Ocean Operations in England and Bermuda, Viking Prepares to Restart European River Cruises Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated today  (June 16, 2021) that France and Portugal have reopened to American travelers. As of this week, both countries now allow vaccinated visitors from the U.S. to… Read the full press release

Viking Orion sails from Hamilton to the new Bermuda Escape itinerary

Viking Orion Currently Sailing First of Eight Roundtrip Departures from Hamilton; Space Still Available Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) welcomed American guests on board for the first time in 15 months today (June 15, 2021) in Bermuda, as the company continues its successful restart of operations. Guests boarded the… Read the full press release

Viking announces partnership with Lufthansa for Exclusive Non-Stop Flights from Newark to Malta

Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (June 17, 2021) new details about its upcoming Welcome Back voyages in the Mediterranean that launch in July 2021. Over the course of summer and early fall, Viking will homeport three sister ships—the Viking Star®, the Viking Sea® and the company’s newest ship, the Viking Venus®—for… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean starts construction on its first Icon Class ship, Icon of the Seas

Revealed as Icon of the Seas, the Cruise Line’s First LNG-powered Ship will Make Waves in fall 2023 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — An iconic day for the cruise industry’s next iconic ship took place on Monday, June 14 when Royal Caribbean International marked the start of construction on its first Icon Class ship. To… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean celebrates the return of Adventure of the Seas to the Caribbean

Adventure of the Seas Sails from The Bahamas with Fully Vaccinated Crew and Guests MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jun-16 — /Travel PR News/ — A milestone more than 15 months in the making: Royal Caribbean International and the communities of the Caribbean celebrated the cruise line’s highly anticipated return to the region as Adventure of the Seas set sail from Nassau, The… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces sailings from Florida and Texas in July and August

Freedom of the Seas to Kick Off the Cruise Line’s Return by Fourth of July, before a Full-fleet Return by Year’s End  MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelers can once again mark their calendars and set their sights on a summer full of long-awaited cruise vacations. Building on the excitement of its upcoming return to Alaska, Royal Caribbean International has… Read the full press release

Viking to restart its European river operations in July 2021

“Welcome Back” Collection Now Includes Select River Itineraries in Portugal, France and Along the Rhine Los Angeles, CA, 2021-May-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced today (May 19, 2021) that it will restart its European river operations in July 2021 with select itineraries in Portugal, France and along the Rhine. Offered exclusively for… Read the full press release