Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship to feature two-deck spa and the first salt room at sea

Norwegian Breakaway to Feature Cutting-Edge Spa and Fitness Experiences and the first-ever “Black Light Spinning” class at sea The salt room is a therapy claimed to alleviate respiratory and skin ailments as well as strengthen the immune system and improve overall lung function. The first such room at sea, alongside a two-deck spa will be … Read more

First time in modern history: Four Viking River Cruise ships christened at once

Viking River Cruises christens four new viking longships Viking River Cruise, the world’s leading river cruise line, christened the first four of its new Viking Longships in Amsterdam. “As we celebrate our 15th anniversary in 2012, we’re proud to say this is the biggest day in our company’s history. The christening of four new Viking … Read more

Cruise Liner Traffic to Remain Buoyant in 2012: Ratings From 2012 Berlitz Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships

It is the cruise industry’s version of the Oscars & Emmys rolled into one – renowned cruise expert Douglas Ward‘s ratings of 285 ships in 2012 Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Although the economy has been on a roller coaster ride towards recession, serious discounting has allowed the cruise industry to remain … Read more

Day Cruisers: Verve 40 from Azimut Yachts – the first weekender built by the shipyard

VERVE 40 – World Premiere at 2016 FLIBS. “More sophisticated than a walkaround, more stylish than a center consolle, more spacious, safe and sturdy than a day cruiser.” Sporty and sophisticated, the Azimut Verve 40 is the first all-Italian Weekender. On its first official outing after an exclusive premiere at the Newport Boat Show, Azimut’s … Read more

Cruise Critic awards 2015 looked at the best ships across more than a dozen categories

Disney Cruise Line bags top awards for 2015 Cruise Critic Awards. If you are looking for the best overall cruise line, Disney Cruise Line is the choice, says Cruise Critic awards 2015 presented by the largest online cruise community with more than 100,000 cruise reviews. For the third year in a row, Disney Cruise Line … Read more

The most luxurious ship ever built to boast the highest space ratio in the cruise industry

Designed to be the most luxurious ship ever built. Regent Seven Seas Cruises, dubbed to be the world’s most inclusive luxury cruise line, is debuting the “Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built”. Seven Seas Explorer is a 56,000 gross-registered ton, all-suite, all-balcony ship which will carry just 750 guests, boasting the highest space ratio in the … Read more