SkySea Cruise Line

SkySea Cruise Line was the first contemporary cruise line specifically created for the China market. It was a joint venture between Royal Caribbean Group and China’s Ctrip that started in 2016, but ended in 2018. In 2015, SkySea Cruises began their operations as a joint venture between Ctrip, a travel services provider, and Royal Caribbean … Read more

Dream Cruises Ships

Dream Cruises is a luxury cruise brand in Asia that operates three mega cruise ships. Their parent company is Genting Hong Kong and they are scheduled to introduce a new ship in 2021 and 2022. Genting Dream (2016) World Dream (2017) Explorer Dream (Built 1999; Refurbished 2019) Global Dream (2021) TBA (2022) Related: Dream Cruises … Read more

Types of Cruise Ship Jobs

There are over 300 types of jobs onboard cruise ships spanning a number of different departments, each requiring their own set of skills and qualifications. Many of these positions are similar to land-based jobs offering potential for a successful career, plus the added benefit of travel. A cruise ship is similar to a resort offering … Read more

Pullmantur

Pullmantur was a leader in the Spanish cruise market. They had four mid-sized cruise ships that offered authentic Latin experiences to Spanish-speaking guests on a variety of itineraries. In 2020, as a result of insolvency, Pullmantur’s cruise ships were sold, beached, and scrapped. Based in Madrid, Pullmantur began its operations in the 1990s as a … Read more

Cruise Ship Crew Management Companies

Some cruise lines and ship owners use hotel concessions and technical management companies to operate their onboard hotel and technical departments. Rather than having an in-house human resources department, they utilize crew management companies for their recruitment and crewing needs. Or, many companies rely on a global network of hiring partners to assist with recruitment … Read more

DouroAzul River Cruise Fleet

DouroAzul operates 13 river cruise vessels on Portugal’s Douro River. Currently they have one vessel on charter to another cruise operator, AMA Waterways. Douro Princess (1996) Spirit of Chartwell (1997) Douro Prince (1999) Douro Queen (2004) Douro Cruiser (2004) Douro Spirit (2011) AMA Vida (2013) On charter to AMA Waterways Queen Isabel (2013) Enigma (Yacht) … Read more

Nicko Cruises

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