Viking Debuts New River Ships In Paris

Viking added eight new river ships to its fleet during a celebration in Paris this week. Of the eight new modified Viking Longships four ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga are built specifically to navigate the Seine River. They will bring travelers Read More …

Better Satellite Communications Coming Now

 Digital Video Systems (DVS), a maritime systems integration and telecommunications provider, and Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, have extended their multiyear contract for satellite coverage in the United States and Canada. The agreement includes addition of a second satellite, which enables Read More …

Delta Brings Back Hot Meals, This Time Not All Carbs

When getting to the port of embarkation for your cruise ship requires flights, there are usually multiple carriers from which to choose. On long flights, most airlines will serve meals in flight with passengers given some options for choosing their Read More …

Carnival Returns To Alabama And Other Cruise News

Carnival Cruise Line resumed guest operations from Mobile, Alabama this week with Carnival Ecstasy. Carnival Ecstasy is the first cruise ship to depart from Mobile in nearly two years. The five-day Western Caribbean cruise is also the kickoff of the Read More …

Construction Update: Viking Mississippi

Viking’s new 386-guest Viking Mississippi was floated out in Louisiana, marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Debuting this year in June 2022, Viking Mississippi will sail voyages on the Lower and Upper Mississippi River, Read More …

American Cruise Line Adds Free Air

American Cruise Lines has North American cruise vacations sailing in 31 states from Alaska to Florida. That’s proving popular with cruise travelers, as the line has doubled the size of their fleet in the last five years. Among the reasons Read More …

Cruise Lines Skip Russia

Atlas Ocean Voyages was first to announce modifications to existing itineraries in response to Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Adjusting two late-summer 2022 Baltic itineraries, Hamburg-to-Kiel departing August 26, 2022, and Kiel-roundtrip itineraries, departing September 7, World Navigator will drop St. Petersburg, Read More …

New Cruise Ship Wonder Of The Seas Arrives In Florida

Royal Caribbean International’s new Wonder of the Seas has arrived in the U.S. ahead of its official debut on March 4, 2022, in Fort Lauderdale. Cruise travelers of all ages will enjoy new adventures and returning favorites across eight unique neighborhoods. Read More …