Norwegian Cruise Line will refund 100 percent of the cruise fare to passengers on the Norwegian Sun Panama Canal voyage that departed Miami March 16. It’s an increase in their original offer of 25 percent. And, it’s a sign that cruise lines do listen to passengers with valid complaints. As TravelPulse reported Wednesday, Norwegian Cruise…

In 2019, Crystal River Cruises is debuting upwards of 24 Crystal Getaways aboard Crystal Bach, Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel on the Danube and Rhine rivers. The Getaways will range from six to nine days and will spend multiple overnights in a range of European cities. “Crystal River Cruises’ hallmark is offering innovative itineraries that…

Norwegian Cruise Line is getting an earful (and eyeful) of complaints from Norwegian Sun passengers. They’re angry that a Panama Canal cruise that departed Miami on March 16 was disrupted by construction work. And, they’ve set up a Facebook page called Panama Canal Sun to vent about it. The construction on the Sun involved a…

Viking has signed a letter of intent with Vard Holdings Limited (“VARD”) for two special cruise vessels, with an option for an additional two. The ships are scheduled for delivery in Norway in the second quarter of 2021 and 2022, respectively. Details are sketchy as to exactly what the “special cruise vessels” will entail. But,…

Riviera River Cruises newest ship has officially been christened. Omega World Travel founder Gloria Bohan officially named the new 167-passenger vessel, MS Robert Burns, April 3 in the Austrian capital of Vienna. In a landmark ceremony, she became the line’s first U.S. godmother after Riviera – the U.K.’s largest river cruise operator founded more than…

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will christen its second ship, Grand Classica, on April 13 in Palm Beach. The Grand Classica will join Grand Celebration on two-night cruises to Grand Bahama Island. “At 52,900 gross-tons, Grand Classica complements Grand Celebration nicely. There are several additional public spaces, so we are excited to add some new offerings,…