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Fred Olsen's Balmoral to Sail a Special New England, Canada, New York, Bermuda and others in September 2023 Fred Olsen Lines has announced a new 2023 cruise featuring the northeast US, including a call in New York City and stops in Canda, New England, Bermuda and more. An interesting aspect of this cruise is that the cruise is expected to head-up the Hudson River giving cruise passengers a first hand look at the Hudson River's fall colors.. Here is what Fred Olsen Said about the cruise in a special announcement. We’re delighted to announce that today we’ve released a new exciting voyage of American Waterways & Canada in the Fall! This is your first chance to book. This 34-night sailing on board Balmoral is the first launch from our forthcoming 2023 program. We’ve created an attraction-packed itinerary and we hope you’re as excited as we are. Departing Southampton, your first four stops will be along Canada’s rugged Eastern Seaboard, perfectly ...

Cunard Announces Extended Pause In Operations Until November 2020. Impacts sailings for Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Luxury cruise line Cunard, announced that, as a result of the continued impact of Covid-19, it will be extending the pause in operations. For its ships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, Cunard is cancelling all sailings that were due to depart up to and including 1 November, 2020 and for Queen Elizabeth, departures up to and including the 23 November, 2020. Impacted will be the majority of the Queen Mary 2's transatlantic season, European cruises and New England / Canada sailings. The majority of these would have been sailing from New York. It is unclear if the Queen Mary 2 will sail her extended cruise in January circling South America due to the Corona virus.  Cunard President, Simon Palethorpe, said, “With many differing restrictions across countries, people’s ability to move freely and safely across borders remains seemingly ...

Atlantic Container Line's G4 Container Ship Suspend Passenger Operations Due to COVID Restrictions On Friday May 22, 2020, Atlantic Container Line's (ACL) parent company Grimaldi Lines announced that “it has been decided to suspend passenger service on ACL, G4 Container vessels until the end of 2020.” After several weeks of valiantly trying to maintain its weekly passenger service between Hamburg, Antwerp, Liverpool, Halifax, New York and Baltimore, complications caused by Covid-19 have finally made it impossible to continue to offer passenger service. The Grimaldi Group stated  that many affected passengers have already re-booked for 2021. Those recently impacted by the announcement are now being contacted to move their reservation . The five ACL ships carry 12 passengers each and offer an annual capacity of 600 passengers in each direction. Earlier this year, the ACL ships were booked for 4 months in advance.   RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   --------...

Hapag-lloyd Europa 2 To Resume Sailing in April with a Departure from New York Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (now a joint operation between Royal Caribbean and TUI) has suspended operations. In progress cruises will conclude over a period from now to March 21. Operations are planned to restart April 18 with departures by Europa from New York, Hanseatic Inspiration from Belem, Brazil;  April 30 for Europa 2 from Lisbon, Portugal;  May 19 for Hanseatic Nature from Sao Miguel and May 23 for Bremen from Otaru.  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cruise Ships Sailing World Wide. => Follow Us on Instagram - NYCruiseInfo At Instagram => Subscribe to Our Monthly New York Cruises Newsletter .

Virgin Voyages Announced New York City Introduction For Their New Scarlet Lady Has Been Cancelled Virgin Voyages has announced that the New York preview of their new ship - the Scarlet Lady - has been cancelled. The visit, originally scheduled for 3/6/2020 and staying the in Big Apple for about one week will not happen. Virgin stated in a prepared statement: “In light of the current news headlines, we want to ensure everyone feels it is the right time to celebrate with us. We understand people may want to focus on other things at the moment, so we have made the decision to reschedule our upcoming Showcase Tour stop and events in New York City. We plan to sail back to New York soon for you to visit her." Virgin Voyages re-iterated that no one currently on the ship has any signs of  the Coronavirus but the cancellation is being done as a precaution. It was  a prudent decisions since thousands of visitors and media were expected to visit the ship - which has a cl...

26 Day Cruise From New York On the Luxurious Seven Seas Splendor Regent Sevens Seas Cruises has announced that their new, 5 Star Luxury cruise ship,  Regent Seven Seas Splendor will sail from New York on April 16, 2020 on a 26 day cruise from the Big Apple visiting Bermuda, Portugal, 5 ports in Spain, Monaco, 4 Ports in Italy, Greece; Montenegro, Croatia and Venice = where the cruise ends. The ship, which is brand new, was delivered in January, 2020 measure 750 feet in length, 105 feet wide, carries 750 passengers in luxury suites and 542 crew. Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Veranda Suites Onboard The Seven Seas Splendor Fares start at $18,099 per person, including business class airfare and select shore excursions.  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cruise Ships ...

Luxury Cruise Ship - Seven Seas Splendor Delivered By Italy's Fincantieri Shipyard to Regent Seven Seas The Seven Seas Splendor was delivered to Regent Seven Seas on January 30th  at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard. The Seven Seas Splendor is the second ship in the Explorer Class. The first ship, the Seven Seas Explorer was delivered by Fincantieri in 2016. The Seven Seas Splendor is 55,000 gross tons, 224 meters long and is able to accommodate 750 passengers onboard in 375 spacious suites all including private balconies.   The Seven Seas Splendor will sail from Barcelona to Miami on February 6th and then tranist the Panama Canal to San Diego before returning to Miami. The Seven Seas Explorer will  depart Miami on April 1, 2020 enroute to Europe. She will celebrate a maiden arrival in New York on April 16 and then proceed to the Mediterranean where she will sail the Summer Season. Another sister ship to the Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Sea...

Aerial View of Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Sailing on 2020 World Cruise. On January 3rd the Queen Mary 2 departed New York on her first leg of her Around the World Cruise. The Queen Mary 2 pulled away from the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal just after 6 PM heading down river to her first port of call - Southampton, England . The 113 day cruise is an incredible circuit from New York visiting the Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, Asia's many gems and then on to Australia. Reaching it furthest point - the return voyages stops in ports in the Indian Ocean and then stunning Africa. The cruise is available in shorter segments for passengers whose interest may lie in select ports. The Queen Mary 2's 2021 January cruise will  NOT be a World Cruise and will be covered in an upcoming post in the next week.    RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise ...

Delivery of Carnival Cruise's Mardi Gras Delayed - New York Cruises Cancelled. To the disappointment of  New York cruise enthusiasts, the much anticipated New York arrival of Carnival's newest and largest cruise ship - the Mardi Gras has been cancelled. Carnival Cruise Line has been informed by officials at the Meyer Turku shipyard that delivery of Mardi Gras will be delayed and is advising booked guests and travel advisors that the first revenue sailing of the ship will be Nov. 14, 2020.  “We have been working closely with Meyer Turku executives to keep the Mardi Gras delivery on schedule, and while we deeply regret disappointing our guests, this change in the delivery date is required to make sure all of the ship’s systems, features and technology will be fully operational, so that we can give our guests the vacation they expect. Our commitment is to deliver a great and innovative ship, and Mardi Gras will definitely be that when it arrives in North America,”...

  Norwegian Cruise Line has started the count down to the arrival of the Norwegian Encore's arrival in Miami in November. The New Ship is packed with many exciting and new features which makes the ship extremely family friendly. Guests can take a spin around the largest race track at sea, step into a virtual wonderland at the Galaxy Pavilion, or grab a seat to the Tony Award ® winning Broadway musical Kinky Boots. In our 180-degree Observation Lounge, they'll sip handcrafted cocktails while soaking in breathtaking views. Indulge in savory dishes such as Yellowtail Crudo, Branzino, and pastas made in-house daily at the all-new Onda by Scarpetta. And, when they’re ready to chill, they'll enjoy spacious suites, lavish spa treatments, and plush amenities. Most importantly, create moments worth repeating, because memories last a lifetime. After completing her winter season sailing from Miami, the Norwegian Encore will reposition to New York ...

Princess Cruises' Sea Princess Makes Overnight Calls in NYC as Part of 2020 World Cruise Princess Cruises' Sea Princess will offer a 106-Day World Cruise from Sydney Australia departing on May 12.2020,   visiting 38 Ports:   Sydney, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Komodo Island, Indonesia | Singapore | Colombo, Sri Lanka | Muscat (Mina Qaboos), Oman | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Aqaba (Petra), Jordan | Transit the Suez Canal, Egypt | Transit the Suez Canal, Egypt | Santorini, Greece | Sibenik, Croatia | Venice, Italy | Venice, Italy | Valletta, Malta | Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Cannes (for Monte Carlo), France | Barcelona, Spain | Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, Spain | Lisbon, Portugal | Cork, Ireland (Cobh - For Blarney Castle) | London (Dover), England | Bergen, Norway | Hellesylt, Norway | Geiranger, Norway | Tromso, Norway | Honningsvag (for North Cape), Norway | Lofoten Islands (Gravdal), Norway | Akureyri, Iceland | Isafjordur, Icelan...

Carnival Cruises' Carnival Legend To Sail a Series of Cruises From New York in 2020. Today the Carnival Sunrise left New York for the last time for 2019. The ship left New York's Brooklyn Cruise Terminal at 11:50 AM without passengers heading to Norfolk Va. From Norfolk the Carnival Sunrise will sail 2 cruises to the Bahamas. In late October the Carnival Sunrise will begin sailing  a series of 4 & 5 Day cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean or Bahamas. In 2020, Carnival returns to New York with multiple ships including the Carnival Sunrise, a short series of cruises on the Carnival Legend; the brand new Mardi Gras and the extensively renovated Carnival Radiance (formerly the Carnival Victory).  RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.com   ---------------------------------------   Sister Sites => NYCruiseInfo.com Website - Cruise Schedule, Ship Reviews, Ports of Call & More. => Nick's Cruise Corner Blog - News On Cru...

Cunard Announces 2021 Cruise Itineraries for the Queen Mary 2 (Pictured), Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced its voyage program for the remainder of 2021, including an extended season in Japan and new voyages in Iceland, the Baltics, and North Cape. Cunard’s iconic ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria – will pamper travelers, offering an exquisite onboard experience as they visit remarkable cities around the globe. Queen Victoria will offer a new 14-night itinerary in majestic Iceland, and will also sail a new nine-night Baltic itinerary with a maiden call at Aarhus, Denmark. Queen Elizabeth will spend more time in East Asia with five roundtrip Tokyo voyages, including a maiden call at Seogwipo in Jeju Island, South Korea, followed by two Southeast Asia sailings before heading to Australia. Flagship liner Queen Mary 2 will increase the number of the brand’s signature Transatlantic Crossings in 2021, with sh...

 Luxury cruise line Cunard today released a video that showcases the iconic transatlantic experience on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2. Guests featured in the video describe the line’s signature seven-night Transatlantic Crossing, which travels between New York and London, as a unique and unforgettable way to escape day-to-day life. Video can be viewed here.  In the video, passengers describe their experience on the voyage as cherished time to relax and recharge, filled with innovative cuisine, peaceful spa days, engaging enrichment programs and inspired entertainment. “The Transatlantic Crossing video was created as a resource for Cunard’s devoted travel agent community and as a sentimental piece for our loyal guests,” said Josh Leibowitz, senior vice president, Cunard North America. “As a brand, we at Cunard have continued to innovate and update our trade and consumer marketing materials, and this video conveys the spirit of the Transatlantic Crossing that we so ofte...

  The Cunard Story Exhibit Opens On the Queen Mary in Long Beach California.       In partnership with luxury cruise line, Cunard the iconic RMS Queen Mary will unveil her new, permanent exhibition, ‘The Cunard Story,’ on July 5 in Long Beach, CA. The exhibition will showcase Cunard’s remarkab le 179-year history, its relationship with The Queen Mary, its founder’s vision, the ships it inspired and continues to bring forward, and their influence on immigration, global maritime policies and technological innovation. ‘The Cunard Story’ will showca se the company’s legacy through artifacts, photographs and film, and will also feature an ‘immigration salon’ that allows visitors to digitally explore ancestry databases. Through the offerings, visitors can experience ancestor arrival dates and specific s hips that carried them, allowing for a deeply personal experience. The Queen Mary alone transported thousands of passengers du...

    Photo caption (Left to right) : John Jenkins as a 14-year old Cunard bellboy on board RMS. Mauretania ( 1933 ) and during his recent visit to Queen Mary 2 in Southampton ( 2019 )       Luxury cruise line Cunard has welcomed back one of the ir oldest living former crewmember s as he prepares to celebrate his 100 th birthday in the same month that Cunard will celebrate 100-years of sailing from the City of Southampton. November 2019 marks a century since the record-breaking superliner RMS. Mauretania inaugurated Cunard’s Southampton express transatlantic service; linking the Hampshire shipping hub with New York City. Former Cunard bell boy, John ‘Jack’ Jenkins MBE, who recently gave a moving speech at the D-Day c ommemoration ceremony in Portsmouth attended by Her Majesty the Queen , HRH The Prince of Wales and US President Donald Trump, was recently welcomed on board Cunard’s icon...

Silverseas's Cruises Silver Wind calls at New York for overnight stay on way to Europe Silversea Cruises luxury cruise ship the Silver Wind is scheduled to arrive New York on Friday, May 3.The ship is sailing on an itinerary that left from Fort Lauderdale in April 19 and sailed the Southern Caribbean back to Florida,  up the East Coast to New York, then to Canada, Ireland and Tilbury, England where the cruise ends on May 16. The Silver Wind is a luxury cruise ship carrying a small number of passengers  in superior staterooms. The high-end cruise line specializes in attentive service, elegant dining, and excellent entertainment. The Silver Wind will spend overnight in New York before departing early Friday evening evening. -------------------------------------------------------- LEARN MORE For more information on cruises from New York  check out our website at NYCruiseInfo .com. For more information on cruising is a worldwide check out our blog at NicksCru...

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras – already creating buzz among cruise fans – is now open for sale of its inaugural schedule for 2020.    Mardi Gras will offer a diverse schedule with six- to 15-day sailings visiting top destinations throughout Europe and the Caribbean beginning in summer 2020.            Guests can choose from more than 20 different stateroom categories and multiple levels of spacious and luxurious suites, more than on any other Carnival ship.  A range of stateroom options provides guests the opportunity to further personalize their vacation experiences and includes special staterooms and suites such as Family Harbor, Havana Cabana and Cloud 9 Spa accommodations, as well as a wide selection of suites, balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms.   “For Mardi Gras , we’ve developed some truly exciting and diverse itineraries that will provide our guests with opport...