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Norwegian Prima named in Iceland

POP superstar Katy Perry headlined a massive celebration aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) new 3,099 passenger Norwegian Prima in Reykjavik on Sat, with the debut of the newbuild making history as the first major cruise ship ever to be christened in Iceland’s capital.

Cook-ing up a cruise return in WA

WESTERN Australia’s Minister for Tourism Roger Cook (pictured) has described the cruise sector as “critical” to the state’s tourism industry, ahead of its awakening from its two-and-a-half-year sailing slumber next month.

Receivers: no Island Escape refunds

PASSENGERS with forward bookings and deposits with the collapsed Island Escape Cruises (CW 25 Aug) have been advised by receivers refunds will not be forthcoming.

Vista cancellations

OCEANIA Cruises has cancelled the first three Inaugural Voyages of its new Vista, telling passengers booked on the 14 Apr, 26 Apr and 06 May departures the move is due to “supply chain and logistical challenges”.

Bubbles on route!

MSC Cruises’ Leisa Chell is the winner of Cruise Weekly’s Cruise360 photo competition!

Located at the top of the ship on deck 18, The Stadium is the place to go for all your classic ship board games and more. All games are complimentary and include table tennis (regular or a fun round tube version), shuffleboard, pickleball, foosball, sub soccer and beer pong.

SURE to be a big hit, The Stadium is a great place to while away several hours with travel companions of all ages, or make new friends. Guests can also try a modern twist on darts at ‘The Bull’s Eye’. The darts are electronic and the area is set up like a classic pub.

Porthole 29 Aug 22

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Chief Executive Officer Harry Sommer wasn’t able to wipe the smile off his face over the weekend as he celebrated the christening cruise of the brand’s new Norwegian Prima.

On location aboardNorwegian Prima 29 Aug 22

Yarra Bay cruise solution must return

THE challenge of the capacity constraint on the Australian cruise industry, particularly the Yarra Bay solution, must be “back on the table”, Senior Vice President & Managing Director Oceania Cruises & Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) Steve Odell commanded at yesterday’s Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise360 conference.

Fred.Olsen local launch

BRITISH brand Fred.Olsen Cruise Line will for the first time ever have a presence in Australia, with the appointment of Cruise Traveller as its exclusive local distributor.