Chantiers de l’Atlantique handed over Wonder of the Seas to Royal Caribbean International at a ceremony today in Marseille.

More than 6m people have cruised since July 2020 when the first ships began carrying passengers after the global pandemic shutdown.

Hot on the heels of P&O Cruises Australia’s decision to further extend its cruise pause until May 28, comes news that Carnival Australia has done the same.

The Port of Tarragona has awarded Global Ports Holding (GPH) a 12-year concession – plus a six-year extension option – to manage services for cruise passengers, with the building of a new sustainable terminal forming part of the agreement.

Icelandic port of Sauðárkrókur (pronounced Saudarkrokur), located in the north of the island and with easy access to prominent and authentic Viking historical sites, is now accessible to larger ships as the harbour entrance has been widened.

Ambassador Cruise Line has purchased AIDA Cruises’ AIDAmira, which will enter service next year as Ambition, expanding Ambassador’s fleet to two.

MSC Cruises will reroute its ships sailing to Greek destinations between mid-April and October in order to reduce the risk of harm to the Eastern Mediterranean’s vulnerable sperm whale population.

P&O Cruises Australia has further extended its pause for cruises to depart Sydney and Brisbane until May 28.

Crystal Cruises indicated it wants to do right by the crew aboard Crystal Symphony, which diverted to Bimini to avoid a creditor's arrest warrant in Miami.

Scenic Group USA reported a positive response to its incentives for Crystal Cruises travel advisors and their clients.