Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, is scheduled to embark on her maiden sailing from Southampton in two weeks time, on May 3, 2024. She will visit La Coruna, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal. Following her inaugural seven-day voyage, the ship will offer a variety of itineraries exploring Europe, from cruising the British Isles and the ..read more

The shipping news is full of headlines about gigantic newbuilds, while the smaller/older ships are quietly  laid-up, then scrapped. This interesting video looks around this charming little ship, which remains for sale, while currently laid-up in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It’s rare to find a ‘budget’ ship this small, at 15,614 gross tonnes. Today, most small ships are ..read more

The Royal Yacht Britannia, moored in Leith, Scotland, has been voted by Tripadvisor, as the UK’s number one tourist attraction recently. It warms my heart that this accolade goes to a ship. She is undergoing some major maintenance at present. They appear to be working on the funnel area. However, the staff will tell you that ..read more

Viking Ocean posted revenue per passenger day of $714 for its ocean cruises and $792 for its river cruises in 2023, according to its recent profit filing. The company operated 70 river vessels that sailed at 95.5 per cent occupancy during the year and nine ocean-going vessels that sailed at 93.5 per cent occupancy. Viking ..read more

(Turn away now, if you don’t believe or approve of Titanic II) Right from the very outset of the Titanic II project, in 2012, billionaire Clive Palmer stated that his vessel, a replica of the original 1912 RMS Titanic, would be built in China’s Jinling shipyard. Jinling was a brave choice by Palmer, as Jinling ..read more

Saudi Arabia has been forced to scale back its $1.5trillion plans for a 106-mile linear desert megacity, according to reports, in a humiliating climb down for the kingdom. The Line – part of the country’s audacious and futuristic NEOM project – was meant to be home to around 1.5 million residents by the end of ..read more

The controversial door from James Cameron’s “Titanic” was officially sold at the Treasures From Planet Hollywood auction last week for a whopping $718,750. According to Heritage Auctions, the prop was the most bid-upon item despite being surrounded by other iconic pieces of Hollywood’s legacy. Not being able to sustain the weight of both people, Jack elects to stay ..read more

Not to be confused with Clive Palmer’s Titanic II, the Chinese replica Titanic is now just rusting away. This Titanic replica began construction in 2017, for the Romandisea Tourism Resort in Sichuan Province, China. However, this was never going to be a real functioning ship. It was a full scale replica, to be a hotel ..read more

MSC Cruises new flagship, MSC World America, will feature seven distinct districts highlighting various tailored experiences. Each will feature bars, restaurants, entertainment, and leisure facilities. MSC World America, designed for the North American market, enters service in April 2025. Each of the seven districts will have their own atmosphere and distinctive experiences. During her inaugural ..read more

‘American Queen Voyages’ recently ceased all cruise operations due to financial problems. The ‘American Cruise Lines’ will buy the American Queen, the largest ever US paddlewheeler. It is also acquiring American Duchess, American Countess, and American Empress. It agreed a purchase price of $6.3 million for the four ships and related assets. No buyer has ..read more