Directory of Cruise Ship Job Information
Nicko Cruises operates 25 cruise vessels, mostly river, but a couple of ocean-going cruise ships as well. This cruise brand operates under the Mystic Invest Holding umbrella. Facts About Nicko Cruises In July 2015, Nicko Cruises (formerly Nicko Tours) was bought by Mystic Invest after Nicko Cruises had filed for bankruptcy in 2013. Mystic Invest … Read more
Aqua Expeditions operates four small boutique cruise ships with another superyacht scheduled to begin sailing in 2022. Aqua Mekong (2014) Aria Amazon (2010) Aqua Blu (Built 1968; Converted 2006; Refurbished 2019) Aqua Nera (Built 2020; Inaugural 2021) Aqua Mare (Built 1998; refurbished 2021; Inaugural 2022) Updated: November 1, 2021
Poseidon Expeditions is one of the leading providers of polar expeditions in the cruise industry. They operate three expedition vessels on cruises to the North Pole, the Arctic and Antarctica. They market their expedition cruises globally and hire an international crew through a third-party concessionaire. History of Poseidon Expeditions Founded in 1999 as a tour … Read more
Miami-based SunStone Ships represents and commercially manages a fleet of cruise and expedition ships available for charters to tour operators and travel companies worldwide. They will have another four expedition Polar-class ships debut in 2022. Fleet of Vessels Under Charter or Available for Charter Ocean Adventurer (Built 1975; Chartered to Quark Expeditions) Ocean Nova (Built … Read more
Fathom was a cruise travel experience brand owned by Carnival Corporation where passengers could make a difference in places like the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Fathom was supported by its sister brand, P&O Cruises. Launched in spring 2016, Fathom offered “impact travel” (travel with purpose). Passengers pay for a cruise and the opportunity to “become … Read more
Based in Cyprus and Greece, Celestyal Cruises operates two older ships offering all-inclusive cruises of the Eastern Mediterranean. In 2014, Louis Cruises rebranded themselves as Celestyal Cruises. Louis Cruises was established in 1986 when they purchased their first cruise ship, MV Princesa Marissa. Louis Cruises made the news in 2007 when their ship, Sea Diamond … Read more
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line operates the Grand Classica out of Palm Beach, Florida offering short Bahamas cruises getaways. The ship carries 1,680 passengers and 590 international crewmembers. Facts About Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line was formed after Celebration Cruise Line ceased operations following a grounding incident with their ship, Bahamas Celebration, in … Read more
Asuka Cruise is a Japanese cruise line that operates one mid-sized cruise ship for the Japanese market. In 2021, it was announced that they will have a new ship delivered in 2025. Facts About Asuka Cruise Asuka Cruise is owned and operated by NYK (Nippon Yusen Kaisha), a Japan-based company. They currently operate Asuka II, … Read more
Uniworld is a luxury river cruise that features a fleet of 19 ships with an average capacity of 130 guests. River Queen (1999) River Princess (2001) River Empress (2002) River Duchess (2003) SS Beatrice (2009) River Tosca (2009) Aria Amazon (2010; Chartered from Aqua Expeditions) SS Antoinette (2011) SS Catherine (2014) SS Maria Theresa (2015) … Read more
UnCruise Adventures currently operates nine adventure vessels that carry between 22 and 86 guests. Safari Endeavour (Built 1983) Safari Explorer (Built 1998) Safari Voyager (Built 1982) Safari Quest (Built 1992) Wilderness Adventurer (Built 1984) Wilderness Explorer (Built 1976) Wilderness Discoverer (Built 1993) Wilderness Legacy (Built 1983) La Pinta (Built 1982) For information on how to … Read more