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The popularity of Holland America Line’s Culinary Cruise program has prompted the line to extend the special-events sailings into 2023. The line announced on February 7 that five celebrity chefs will each sail aboard one of the cruise line’s 11 ships on itineraries around the globe. The foodie-focused voyages will enable cruise guests to interact with the chefs, learn their cooking secrets, … [Read more...]

Choosing between an inside cabin and an oceanview cabin for your next cruise? These budget-friendly cabins are both excellent options for a cruise vacation, but there are several differences to know about between the two cabins before booking one over the other.While inside cabins are the cheapest cruise cabins available, many cruisers prefer the natural daylight and views provided in an oceanview … [Read more...]

Shining Debut of New Sun Princess Just One Year Away: Inaugural Team of Esteemed Mariners Announced The countdown is on! In just one year, Sun Princess will debut in the gleaming Mediterranean. The first of Princess Cruises’ next generation ships, Sun Princess will welcome its very first guests onboard for next-level vacations with a host of spectacular new vistas, venues and experiences, along … [Read more...]

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Untamed Wilderness Awaits in Alaska: Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Season #1 Cruise Line in Alaska Showcases Glaciers, Wildlife, Mountains, Fresh Alaska Seafood, Glacier Bay & Denali National Parks and Scenic Rail Travel Now is the time to start planning the trip of a lifetime to Alaska with the recently announced summer 2024 season from Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in the … [Read more...]

As part of its Carnival Journeys program, Carnival Cruise Line introduced a 31-day trans-Pacific cruise aboard Carnival Luminosa that will explore three continents, including Australia, Asia and North America, in 2024.Reservation are now open for the voyage.ADVERTISING Trending … [Read more...]

WHY IT RATES: The cruise line is working to satisfy foodie travelers.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.Foodies looking to learn tips, tricks and techniques from some of the world's most celebrated chefs can set sail on a Holland America Line "Culinary Cruise" with a member from the line's Culinary Council. With the extension of the program into 2023, the celebrity chefs will share their … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys held a coin ceremony for the 63,900 gross-ton, 461-guest Explora II at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, where its keel was laid in May 2022.The line, which is MSC Group’s new luxury brand, also announced that Explora I will be named in Civitavecchia, Italy, on July 8. The ship's first cruise will be a 15-night itinerary from Southampton to Copenhagen on July … [Read more...]

Worldline, a global leader in the payments industry, has extended its long-standing relationship with MSC Cruises, the third largest cruise brand in the world. Working together, Worldline and MSC Cruises will provide a personalised and homogeneous experience to their demanding cruise guests across Europe. Worldline is committed to supporting MSC Cruises in its expansion plans, facilitating their … [Read more...]

With China reopening its borders and the gradual recovery of cross-border travel, those in the cruise industry market say they are taking a hopeful look into the earliest possible reopening of China’s cruise market, which was the world’s second-largest before the COVID pandemic struck. Whereas the nightmare of those on board the Diamond Princess at the Yokohama Port in Japan, in which nearly 700 … [Read more...]

Svalbard, Norway, is an important destination for the expedition cruise industry. This offers economic and other values for Longyearbyen and adds to the opportunity for year-round employment in the local tourism sector. “A collaborative forum for local stakeholders and the cruise industry is exactly what we need to ensure local value and “smooth sailing” in the summer season”, says Frigg … [Read more...]

A new study of tourists asked them to share their travel interests and plans for 2023, highlighting trend insight for river cruising over the next year and beyond.According to a “Wish List” survey from the Globus family of brands—Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways—the top five rivers that cruisers are interested in sailing next include the Rhine (76 percent), Upper Danube (64 percent), Seine and … [Read more...]

A new study of tourists asked them to share their travel interests and plans for 2023, highlighting trend insight for river cruising over the next year and beyond.According to a “Wish List” survey from the Globus family of brands—Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways—the top five rivers that cruisers are interested in sailing next include the Rhine (76 percent), Upper Danube (64 percent), Seine and … [Read more...]

Seabourn are joining Silversea and Norwegian Cruise Line in sailing a popular Dubai to Athens itinerary, with Seabourn Encore departing Dubai on April 3rd, 2024. The 18-night itinerary can also be booked as a 25-night cruise ending in Venice, with additional port calls in the Greek Isles, Croatia and Italy. The Dubai to Athens cruise features 9 port calls and a transit of the iconic Suez Canal, … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises will sail its annual Dubai to Southampton grand voyage in March, 2024 with Arcadia cruising from the Middle East through the Suez Canal and Mediterranean. Arcadia will follow an itinerary largely similar to her 2023 voyage from Dubai to Southampton, but instead of 18 nights, the 2024 cruise will be 19 nights, with the addition of Aqaba in Jordan as a port call. Prices for the … [Read more...]

Holland America Line has reached out to guests booked aboard one of this spring’s 14-night Alaskan itineraries aboard Nieuw Amsterdam to notify them of an itinerary change. One port of call is being swapped for another and three other port visits are changing days, but the cruise line is adjusting shore excursions as necessary to accommodate the changes. 14-Night Alaskan Itinerary … [Read more...]

In July 2020, Royal Caribbean Group acquired 100% of Silversea Cruises. Its acquisition was a process that began in July of 2018, at which point RCG took a 67% share of Silversea Cruises. That entry point was RCG’s springboard into the luxury cruise line market via Silversea’s preexisting fleet and successful enterprise. The newly injected economic vitality was welcome, given the cruise industry … [Read more...]

Have our travel agency partner get you a free quote for a Royal Caribbean cruise State of residence State Which ship? What type of cabin would you like? Where are you interested in cruising? Source: Royalcaribbeanblog.com … [Read more...]

What's going on? More and more ports, famed cities, and environmentally sensitive maritime areas are banning large and mega ships due to overtourism, limiting the number of ships or even capping the number of visitors. Why is this trend happening?In some places up to eight mega-ships bring in tens of thousands of people a day, and many local destinations are simply overwhelmed, or the visitation … [Read more...]

If you’re looking for things to do in Ensenada, Mexico, you don’t have to go very far if you’re arriving by cruise ship.  It’s only a short walk from the cruise terminal to all kinds of local attractions.   Here are my top things to do in Ensenada. You will spot the massive 300 foot flagpole with the Mexican flag waving proudly in the sea breeze as your ship nears the port.  … [Read more...]