Guests planning to board Carnival Vista for the ship’s February 25, 2023 departure will see a slight delay for embarkation, due to a medical disembarkation from the previous cruise that means the ship will be returning to Galveston later than originally planned. This will also mean that guests departing the ship on Saturday may have difficulty making flights for travel home if … [Read more...]
AMAWATERWAYS ANNOUNCES DETAILS On UPCOMING “SIP AND SAIL” VIRTUAL EVENT
On March 2, 2023, AmaWaterways invites travel journalists and media to “Sip & Sail,” a virtual event that will unveil the details of the highly anticipated Magdalena River Cruises. Attendees of the virtual event will hear all about the cruise lines’ plans for their first-ever river cruise sailing along Colombia’s Magdalena River. Hosted by Co-Founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, … [Read more...]
Acclaimed Canadian Performer Jann Arden Joins Scenic on One of its Most Popular River Cruises “Delightful Douro” on October 30, 2023 departure
Acclaimed Canadian musician, actor and author, Jann Arden, is again partnering with Scenic for an unforgettable sailing on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day Delightful Douro sailing, Ms. Arden’s third river cruise with Scenic, is aboard the intimate 96-guest Scenic Azure. This truly all-inclusive cruise sails roundtrip out of World Heritage city of Porto, departing on October 30, 2023, and … [Read more...]
Costa Cruises Launches New Mediterranean Itineraries for Summer 2023
Costa Cruises has unveiled its new summer 2023 itineraries for the Costa Fortuna, which includes three exclusive cruises designed to take guests on a journey of discovery through the Mediterranean. This is a unique opportunity for travelers to explore some of the most beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean and experience its rich culture and history. Exclusive New Itineraries Onboard … [Read more...]
Honfleur, France, plans shorepower as numbers grow. Despite pandemic recovery still taking place, there are 31 calls booked this year
Honfleur may be a small town of 6,000 inhabitants but it receives 5.2 million visitors a year, which includes those from both cruise and river ships. Since 2013, when the cruise terminal was inaugurated at Quai en Seine #3, calls have increased on a regular basis, reaching 60 and 42,000 passengers in 2019. Despite pandemic recovery still taking place, there are 31 calls booked this year including … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Unveils New Cruise Tour Perk
Holland America Line marked Yukon Heritage Day on February 24 with a new incentive for residents of four U.S. states and a province of Canada who book certain Denali and Yukon cruise tours departing in summer 2023. A credit of $150 for the first and second cabin occupants will be awarded to those hailing from California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Ontario. Summer Incentive Holland … [Read more...]
New Costa Fortuna Program 2023: A Unique Way To Enjoy The Mediterranean, From East To West, With Three Different Two-week Itineraries
Costa Cruises is launching another new program that will make its 2023 holiday offer even richer. It is about three new Costa Fortuna itineraries, which will allow to discover the Mediterranean in a unique way, from east to west, reaching even the Canary Islands. “After the restart in Asia with the Costa Serena, the addition of the Costa Fortuna to our offer in the Mediterranean is another very … [Read more...]
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis follows in footsteps of Phileas Fogg as she sets sail on ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ adventure from Southampton
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Borealis has set sail on her ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ voyage from Southampton, an adventure following as closely as possible in the footsteps of fictional character Phileas Fogg. Following her departure from Southampton, Borealis will arrive in Lisbon on 26thFebruary, before making calls in to Brindisi and Port Said in Egypt where guests can visit the Tomb of … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island”
Today, Royal Caribbean International premieres “Making an Icon: Creating Thrill Island,” Royal Caribbean’s video series that takes guests behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation in 2024.Basecamp Restaurant | Photo: Royal CaribbeanABOUT “MAKING AN ICON” EPISODE 6In this episode, guests learn more about the adventures and thrill opportunities in the new Thrill Island … [Read more...]
Seabourn Announces 2024-2025 Expedition Voyages In The South Pacific, Arctic, Antarctica, Including First Itineraries To The Kimberley, Australia In 2024
Seabourn has unveiled a program of new exciting expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025 on its two new purpose-built expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. Both ships will explore remote corners of the globe, from the South Pacific and Antarctica to the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland and more. The program also includes the line’s first visit to the Kimberley … [Read more...]
Reinforcement and extension of the windward breakwater – Deployment of wave energy at the port of Heraklion
The Heraklion Port Authority S.A. (HPA) held on the 25th January 2023 a Conference at the Technical Chamber of Greece, Department of East Crete, in Heraklion, where the project “Upgrading and expansion of the existing jetty and installation of a wave energy production system at the Port of Heraklion – HUPPINES” was presented. HPA is dedicated to transforming the Port of Heraklion into a green and … [Read more...]
The 2 New Mega Cruise Ships Headed to Miami
PortMiami is the Cruise Capital of the World where more passengers embark/disembark on cruise ships than any other port in the world. Over the next few years, two more mega ships are headed to Miami where they will homeport and sail cruises to the Caribbean.Over the past few years, cruise lines have built larger cruise terminals in Miami to accommodate more mega ships. Right now, MSC Cruises … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Goes Behind-the-Scenes at Thrill Island
Royal Caribbean International has released the sixth episode of its “Making an Icon” series, this time offering an in-depth, insider look at “Creating Thrill Island” – one of the most hotly anticipated features of the upcoming Icon of the Seas. Billed as a “theme park adventure” on board what will be the largest cruise ship in the world, Thrill Island includes a variety of adrenaline-inducing … [Read more...]
Massive Increase in Web Traffic for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin
As the world recovered from the pandemic, cruise lines were among the last travel-related businesses to get back on their feet. While hotels and airlines could continue operating in 2020 and 2021, cruise lines had to work hard to regain their market share after being closed down for a significant amount of time. However, a recent report by SimilarWeb, an online market intelligence … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes Underway Through March 22nd
A new sweepstakes from Disney Cruise Line is now underway as part of the cruise line’s Silver Anniversary at Sea. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Disney will be offering 3 grand prize Silver Anniversary at Sea cruise vacations for the winner and up to 3 guests: One 7-night cruise from Port Canaveral on the Disney Fantasy One 5-night cruise from Miami on the Disney Dream or Disney … [Read more...]
Learn About AmaWaterways' Magdalena River Cruises in Upcoming Webinar
WHY IT RATES: Travel advisors are invited to participate in the event taking place on March 1 and learn about 2024 itineraries on Colombia's Magdalena River. --Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorAmaWaterways is inviting the travel community to attend a Webinar Wednesday to learn about the first-ever river cruise journey down Colombia’s magnificent Magdalena River.During this informative … [Read more...]
Explained: Major Differences Between Princess & Other Cruise Lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, & More)
What’s the difference between Princess and other cruise lines like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Norwegian? What makes Princess different from other cruise lines? While the experience on the ship will feel familiar, it also has a number of features that set it apart. When it comes to cruise lines, it’s almost like car companies. There are different brands, and each one has … [Read more...]
Cruise Packing: 15 Things People Always Forget
This isn’t your average cruise packing list. These are things cruisers forget the most — things a lot of people don’t even think about until they actually need them on the ship.You already know to pack your toothbrush, swimwear, and sunglasses. There are other places to get a complete, comprehensive packing list. Here, we will focus on the often overlooked items. And even though I’ve been cruising … [Read more...]
Seabourn Reveals New 2024 and 2025 Expeditions
Seabourn has announced several expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025. In addition, travelers can explore several remote destinations, such as the South Pacific, Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, aboard the newly purpose-built expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. For the first time, the cruise line will also have an itinerary to the … [Read more...]
Luxury Cruise Line Reveals New Expedition Cruises for 2024-25
Seabourn has announced wide-ranging itineraries that its two ultra-luxury expedition ships will sail during summer 2024 and winter-spring 2025, including the cruise line’s first visit to the Kimberleys, a remote region of Western Australia. Seabourn launched its first expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, in June 2022 and will debut sister-ship Seabourn Pursuit in spring 2023. Arctic to … [Read more...]