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Hurti zero-emission ship

h u R t I g R uten has unveiled its first zero-emission ship, which is claimed to be “the world’s most energy-efficient cruise vessel”.

Cruising responsibly

MSC Cruises is introducing MSC Euribia - a vision of responsible cruising.

Travellers can discover a new world of sailing aboard Euribia, which wishes to preserve the beauty of the places explored. Euribia’s vision is to master the deployment of state-of-the-art sustainable technologies to protect the marine ecosystem, and create memories which will enrich your life forever with a new sense of responsibility.

For more information, head to page 3.

Weeks before Hurtigruten’s 130th anniversary, concept plans have been revealed for the first-of-its-kind initiative, initially announced last year (CW 01 Apr 2022).

Hurtigruten is planning a fleet of smaller, custom-built ships which will leave zero emissions on both sea and land.

With the first ship ready in 2030, Hurtigruten plans to transform its entire fleet into zero-emission vessels.

Hurtigruten’s future ships will be electric and equipped with batteries which charge in port, and can be combined with wind technology.

The vessel is expected to feature numerous firsts and improved solutions which do

not exist on cruise ships today, including retractable sails with solar panels, artificial intelligence maneuvering, contra-rotating propellers, and multiple retractable thrusters.

Additional technologies include air lubrication, advanced hull coating, and proactive cleaning.

Battery levels will be displayed on the side of the ship, while the bridge will be significantly reduced in size, following enhanced AI maneuvering, mimicking an airplane cockpit.

Hurtigruten will also use AI to collect data which learns the most efficient docking and undocking methods for each port, improving in-port operations in bad or challenging weather.

The ship’s streamlined shape will result in less air resistance, reduce energy use, and increase passenger comfort - CLICK heRe to view renders.

RSSC new Collection

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Viking blasts off to Saturn

C R u IS e ships have been asked to be quiet and stop sounding their horn, with a single complaint in Scotland to perhaps lead to the banning of a beloved tradition.

Much to the disappointment of most locals, the single complainant in Invergordon has resulted in local authorities requesting cruise ships to silence their farewell honk.

Fortunately, another local has started a petition with more than 1,200 signatories to continue the tradition.

“There are those who see the horns as an unwanted noise, while others consider it a part of the local charm,” the petitioner told the BBC.

“It is a signal to say hello or goodbye...many people look forward to the area’s cruise ship season.”

Azamara package

a S av I ng on a new cruise tour to Croatia and Italy is available to those who book with Cruise Traveller by 28 Jun.

The package features a summer voyage along the Dalmatian and Amalfi coasts with Azamara, and a land tour showcasing the most beautiful places in Tuscany and across the Italian Lakes.

The 22-night package offers a saving of $905 per personCLICK heRe

vIKI ng’ S newest ocean ship Viking Saturn has been named in New York Harbor at Manhattan Cruise Terminal.

Saturn was named by Metropolitan Opera Chair Ann Ziff, who offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the vessel.

Ziff used the steel sword from the Metropolitan Opera’s production of Il Trovatore to cut a ribbon that allowed a bottle of Norwegian aquavit to break on Saturn’s hull.

The sword was presented to Ziff by Fiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, who is also the godmother of Viking Mars and Viking Skadi

As part of the ceremony, guests enjoyed performances from Norwegian soprano and godmother of Viking Jupiter Sissel Kyrkjebo, and Norwegian violinist Tor Jaran Apold.

Following a celebratory dinner on board, stars of the Metropolitan Opera - soprano Susanna Phillips, tenor Charles Castronovo, and baritone Quinn Kelsey - treated guests to a

performance of opera classics, including selections from La Traviata, Rusalka, and La Boheme, as well as a collection of American musical classics from Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, and others.

Saturn will now continue her inaugural season, sailing two new Viking voyages: Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada, between New York City and Reykjavik, and Iceland & Norway’s Arctic Explorer, between Reykjavik and Bergen.

“This is a very proud day for Viking as we name our newest identical ocean ship in New York City, one of the great cultural capitals of the world,” Chair Torstein Hagen said.

“It is especially fitting that Ann Ziff, Chairman of the Metropolitan Opera - one of the world’s greatest cultural institutions - has honoured us by serving as godmother of the Viking Saturn

“We thank Ann for her loyalty as a Viking guest, as well as her many impressive contributions to the arts”.

Quark godmother

Qua RK Expeditions has announced commercial astronaut Sian Proctor as the godmother for Ultramarine

In her role, Proctor will join the ship for celebrations on board the expedition to Antarctica’s Snow Hill in Nov.

“Our team put significant time and innovative thought toward the perfect godmother relationship, and we are ecstatic to have found a truly extraordinary partner for Ultramarine,” President Andrew White said.

“We look forward to working with Sian in ways that will transcend any dockside champagne ceremony - not just to go beyond as a leader onboard Ultramarine with our polar explorers, but to go together for years to come in supporting the work of our company and our teams around the world.”

It’s time to buy

e x PLOR a Journeys has announced the opening of the world’s first Rolex boutique at sea on Explora I.

Opening on 17 Jul, the new ‘Rolex at sea mono brand store’ will be operated by knowledgeable and experienced hosts trained by the Swiss watch designer.

“We are elated to be partnering with Rolex, a likeminded Geneva-based Swiss luxury brand that very much shares our values and our long-term sustainable vision,” Chief Executive Officer Michael Ungerer said.