MSC Group's Explora Journeys plans to enter European river cruising after signing a letter of intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard. Sales are expected to open in 2027.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readTravelmarvel's first purpose-built ocean ship will sail Mediterranean seasons for Travelmarvel and polar expeditions for Quark Expeditions under an unusual shared operating arrangement.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readCelebrity Compass, the first vessel for Celebrity River Cruises, has floated out in Rotterdam and moved to TeamCo Shipyard for completion ahead of its planned 2027 debut.
Deck7 Editorial · 2 min readTravelmarvel and Quark Expeditions have agreed a ten-year charter partnership covering a new 99-suite, PC6 ice-class ship scheduled to enter service in 2029.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readMSC Cruises has unveiled five new bar and lounge concepts for MSC World Asia, including a customisable soda bar, a Futurism-inspired cocktail venue and a Pan-Asian bar overlooking the World Promenade.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readRoyal Caribbean's Hero of the Seas has floated for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, moving the fourth Icon-class ship into its next phase of construction ahead of a planned August 2027 debut.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readUniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled its full 2028 programme, combining three new ships with eight new itineraries and an 11-day Mystery Journey through Europe.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readOceania Sonata has entered the water at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, beginning its fitting-out phase ahead of an August 2027 debut.
Deck7 Editorial · 3 min readClive Palmer revived Titanic II in 2024 with a promised June 2027 maiden voyage, but no shipyard, construction contract or build programme has been announced.
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