BOAT CRUISES TRIPS NEWS

Virgin Voyages’ first ever cruise from Dubai aboard Resilient Lady is already 90% sold out, with older multi-generational families embracing the adults-only cruise line, according to Cruise Passenger. The Dubai to Singapore cruise, departing November 5th, 2023 is part of a repositioning voyage from Europe to Australia, where Resilient Lady will spend the 2023 summer cruise season. The … [Read more...]

Oceania Cruises has unveiled new show-stopping entertainment options on board Vista, the first of two ships in the line’s new Allura Class. In addition to introducing new signature dining offerings, destination-rich itineraries and the most luxurious standard accommodations at sea, Oceania Cruises is completely reimagining Vista’s entertainment program starting with three uniquely designed shows … [Read more...]

To celebrate the opening of the 2023 cruise season, Pearl Seas Cruises announces a major interior redesign of the Pearl Mist. The company has offered personalized destination-focused cruises on the Great Lakes, New England, and Canada since 2014, and has a fabulous new season of small ship cruises beginning in May. The 210-passenger Pearl Mist remains the only fully stabilized all-balcony small … [Read more...]

Season passes can be great deals for theme parks, sporting events, zoos, and other attractions, but what about for a cruise line? Margaritaville at Sea is doing what no other cruise line has ever done, introducing an “Ultimate Paradise Pass” for unlimited cruises from April 1 through December 31, 2023. Margaritaville at Sea Introduces Unlimited Cruise Pass The boutique cruise line … [Read more...]

AmaWaterways has shared its latest partnership with the Los Angeles Master Chorale, a professional chorus in Los Angeles, California!AmaWaterways plans to bring members of the chorale aboard on a seven-night Romantic Danube river cruise on the AmaBella from Vilshofen, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary.  “We are proud to be the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s official river cruise … [Read more...]

Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways today announced a new partnership with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. In addition to supporting the Chorale’s regular season of public performances in the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the prestigious Annual Gala this year featuring Artistic Honoree Germaine Franco, the partnership brings members of the chorale on board for a very special seven-night Romantic … [Read more...]

Disney Cruise Line and Meyer Werft have celebrated the keel laying for Disney Treasure, the cruise line’s second Trident class cruise ship and sister ship to the new Disney Wish. As part of the keel laying, which marks the start of assembly of the new ship, a commemorative coin with the likeness of Captain Minnie Mouse was placed beneath the keel to bring good luck to the vessel during her … [Read more...]

Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season opens for booking today, and the premium cruise line is continuing its trend of longer, more immersive cruise itineraries with the introduction of three new voyages that are 14 and 21 days. Also new for this season is adding Boston, Massachusetts, as a Caribbean departure port — in addition to Fort Lauderdale, Florida — and the return of calls at … [Read more...]

Jimmy Buffet famously sang that he “didn’t know the reason I stayed here all season” on his 1977 smash hit Margaritaville. But cruisers can now have a reason — and an incentive — to sail all season long on the ship inspired by Buffet’s magnum opus. Margaritaville at Sea announced the introduction of a season pass — the first in the cruise industry — allowing cruisers to take an unlimited number … [Read more...]

In 2023, cruise tourism is forecast to reach 106 percent of 2019 levels, or 31.5 million passengers, according to Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) “2023 State of the Cruise Industry” report. Most notable is that the number of consumers who say they “intend to cruise” is higher than it was in December 2019. That’s a positive cruise industry trend that began in the last quarter of … [Read more...]

American Queen Voyages™, part of Hornblower® Group, adds industry veterans to the award-winning cruise line’s growing executive team. Tanay Desai and Ilan Biran join American Queen Voyages and bring decades of experience. The latest additions to the leadership team will play a pivotal role in executing President Cindy D’Aoust’s vision focused on Ports, People, and Prestige. “I am … [Read more...]

In light of Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista, the brand revealed new entertainment options to go hand in hand with the new dining offerings and luxury accommodations when the ship launches in May 2023! “With Vista, our first new ship in more than a decade, we have worked thoughtfully on how to raise the bar even higher on ourselves in every department,” said Frank A. Del … [Read more...]

Keel Laying Ceremony Marks Key Construction Milestone for the Disney Treasure Disney Cruise Line reached a significant milestone in the construction of its next ship, the Disney Treasure, with the keel laying ceremony at Meyer Werft shipyard. The ceremony, which follows maritime tradition and brings good fortune, took place with the placement of a newly-minted coin under the keel of the … [Read more...]

Meyer Werft is working with Disney Cruise Line on yet another project, this time to bring the company’s brand new cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, to life, offering the cruising public a low-emissions ship option, but still complete with all of that expected Disney magic. Today, with the keel laying ceremony, a major construction milestone has been achieved. The Disney Treasure … [Read more...]

Small ship line Windstar Cruises has added a new Formula 1® experience for its guests. This time at the final race of the 2023 season at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November. The racing excursion is in addition to Windstar’s long-standing themed F1® cruise to the Monaco Grand Prix. This year’s Rome & Prix du Monde of Monaco is May 21-28 aboard Windstar’s flagship sailing … [Read more...]

The Royal Caribbean brand has evolved to become more focused on multigenerational families in order to provide the ultimate family vacation. Onboard Icon of the Seas, there are more stateroom options than ever for larger families. In fact, when compared to Oasis Class ships, Icon will have about 55% more rooms able to accommodate three or more people. In other words, 80% of Icon of the … [Read more...]

In just nine months, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas will officially debut, and we’ve already learned about the ship’s amazing new features, outstanding neighborhoods, and top-rated thrills. But what about where guests will spend most of their time onboard, from unpacking to cleaning up to dressing for all the fun to resting before the next adventure? The latest episode of … [Read more...]

On March 30, 2023, Disney Cruise Line reached a significant milestone in the construction their next Triton-class cruise ship with the motif of adventure, the Disney Treasure, with the keel laying ceremony at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. During the ceremony, a time-honored maritime tradition, a newly minted coin was placed under the keel of the ship for good … [Read more...]

American Queen Voyages is preparing for its second Alaskan expedition cruise season aboard the Ocean Victory. This season, guests will explore the stunning landscapes of British Columbia and Alaska through an intimate expedition voyage.  Knowledgeable expedition guides will take guests on a journey through a variety of shore excursions. These tours provide meaningful opportunities to … [Read more...]

Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2024-2025 Caribbean season, featuring three new voyages of 14 and 21 days and the addition of Boston, Massachusetts, as a Caribbean departure port, alongside Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  The cruise line is continuing to put focus on longer, more immersive itineraries, as well as bringing back calls to Bermuda. Longer Voyages and More Island … [Read more...]