The ports along Canada’s side of the St. Lawrence River seem to be perfect cruise destinations for North Americans. They are easily reachable from major U.S. cities such as New York and Boston, giving them access to a huge drive market.
MSC Cruises finalized the order to build a new Fantasia-class cruise ship, MSC Fantastica, by STX France.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will resume service in Russia, sailing the Volga River next year, following a one-year absence.
For the fall 2011-spring 2012 Asia season, Princess Cruises will offer 14 itineraries that include more than 60 ports throughout Asia and beyond, plus cruise-tours to mainland China.
Princess Cruises in the fall 2011-spring 2012 cruise season will offer South American cruises and cruise-tours, taking passengers down the Amazon River, around Cape Horn, along Brazil or up to Machu Picchu.
Holland America Line will offer 24 seven-day cruises to Bermuda aboard Veendam in 2011, continuing the schedule established this year.