Today, Thursday the 23rd of February 2023, Swan Hellenic announced that the naming ceremony of its third and largest ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Diana, will take place in Amsterdam on the 4th of May. The SH Diana, a new purpose-designed vessel, will be named by luxury travel visionary and icon Valerie Ann Wilson in the presence of Swan Hellenic Senior Management, local … [Read more...]
Stellar line up for live broadcast of P&O Cruises ship naming
Chart-topper Olly Murs will lead the line up of performers at the beach-side naming ceremony of P&O Cruises newest ship Arvia in Barbados in March. The award-winning singer will treat guests watching the live broadcast to his best-loved hits as he performs from Heywood’s Beach on Thursday March 16, 2023. Hosting the ceremony, which will be conducted both on board Arvia and from the beach, will … [Read more...]
A-ROSA will offer included excursion from 2023 season on. Extended Premium All Inclusive fare delves deeper into the visited destinations
In the 2023 season, the upgraded Premium All Inclusive fare offers guests on A-ROSA ships even more individuality, flexibility and locality. An included excursion with a culinary evening experience on board will be an added new element allowing guests to experience a destination with all their senses. For a more intimate discovery of the cities visited, all guests on voyages of 7 nights or longer … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions Officially Christens the Sylvia Earle in Antarctica. Aurora Expeditions introduces the Sylvia Earle to Dr Sylvia Earle
Earlier this week, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its newest purpose-built small ship, the Sylvia Earle alongside namesake and godmother, Dr. Sylvia Earle, who did the honors in Antarctica in recognition of the ship’s pioneering nature. Dr. Earle is a world-renowned marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer. She was the first female Chief Scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic & … [Read more...]
Cruise Planners announces changes to executive team and welcomes Jeff Sherota as VP of Operations
Cruise Planners is excited to announce key promotions and a restructuring of their organization to solidify an already formidable and talented executive team. Former Chief Sales Officer Theresa Scalzitti, who is a 28-year veteran of the travel industry, has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer. She celebrates seven years at Cruise Planners and was recently named the Godmother of Atlas Ocean … [Read more...]
FDA sends warning to American Cruise Lines after guests contract Legionnaires’ disease
The Food and Drug Administration said American Cruise Lines had not provided sufficient proof of changes to procedures after multiple guests were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, according to a warning letter to the line. The agency found evidence of legionella bacteria, which causes the illness, in the potable water systems of the line’s American Star and American Heritage vessels after … [Read more...]
Cruise ship, National Geographic Endurance, stumbles on a rare sight: a gathering of 1,000 whales
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyOqqyPDKU] Massive Pod of Several Hundred Fin Whales | Antarctica | Lindblad Expeditions Fin whales as far as the eye could see, hundreds upon hundreds of them, shrouding the horizon in clouds of their breath. Near Antarctica in January 2022, passengers and crew aboard the National Geographic Endurance stumbled upon this magical sight, unobserved since … [Read more...]
Coral Expeditions Launches ‘Kimberley 2023 Is Open’ Campaign. Offers for 2023 expeditions supporting the Kimberley region recovery after the big wet
Coral Expeditions has announced a major expedition cruise promotion aimed to attract Australian explorers to visit the Kimberley in 2023 to take advantage of spectacular conditions after the big wet season and support the region’s industry. This year will be the 30th year of operations in the Kimberley for the pioneering Australian cruise line with over 50 sailings scheduled across the 3 vessel … [Read more...]
Variety Cruises Announces LGBTQIA+ Cruise in Seychelles
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Karlskrona, Sweden, calls are up more than 400 percent
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEohC9L637c] Beautiful Karlskrona 4K ULTRA HD – one of Sweden’s most beautiful cities (Credit: Milomm) In 2022 Karlskrona welcomed 37 calls – an increase of more than 400 percent on its previous five to 10 calls annually – and is on track for 25 this year with repeat bookings coming in for 2024 and 2025. Malin Hagberg-Andersson, guide and cruise … [Read more...]
There’s a New Tequila On Deck! Carnival Cruise Line Now Offering Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Premium Santo Tequila Fleetwide. Guests to Enjoy Santo Tequila Options at Every Bar on Every Carnival Ship
Longtime Carnival partner, celebrity chef and restaurateur Guy Fieri – along with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar – is now expanding his offerings across the Carnival Cruise Line fleet* with the introduction of Guy and Sammy’s premium Santo Tequilas. In time for National Margarita Day today, Carnival announced that guests now sailing with the line can enjoy the sinfully smooth old … [Read more...]
Viva Cruises announces Shiri Gordon as the godmother of their second new build ship, VIVA TWO
River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, will christen its new flagship VIVA TWO on 23 March 2023. After the launch of its first build ship in spring 2022, the Düsseldorf-based company will reach another significant milestone with the reveal of its second build ship. VIVA TWO’s godmother will be Shiri Gordon, CEO and co-owner of the Tel Aviv-based leading tour operator ‘The Gordon Travel Group’ … [Read more...]
The Sea Cloud Spirit Sets Sail From Miami As Sea Cloud Cruises Expands Its Departures List
The Sea Cloud Cruises shipping company is celebrating a debut route today (February 21, 2023) in US waters with its new tall ship, the Sea Cloud Spirit. Today, and then every February and March, the route will take the 453-foot sailing yacht from Miami, Florida to Eleuthera and the Exuma Cays. In the future, trips to this exclusive cluster of islands will mark the close of our Caribbean and … [Read more...]
VIKAND Partners with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts
Global healthcare specialist VIKAND is partnering with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, Joint Owner/Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, to provide its maritime medical expertise in the design and installation ofonboard medical facilities for the launch of Four Seasons new concept in luxury yacht experiences. Four Seasons is bringing the legendary high standards, service and attention-to-detail of the … [Read more...]
New cruise line launched from Russia’s Sochi port to Egypt
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Resorts World Cruises Adds Kaohsiung as New Destination and Homeport for Taiwanese Passengers. Offering Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao passengers 2 and 3-night cruises with extensions on land
On 13 January, Resorts World Cruises announced Resorts World One will commence high seas cruises from Hong Kong, starting 10 March 2023. With Taiwan lifting all travel restrictions on Hong Kong and Macao residents, Resorts World Cruises is pleased to add Kaohsiung as a destination. Beginning 2 April 2023, the Resorts World One will sail from Hong Kong to Kaohsiung offering 4-day/3-night cruises … [Read more...]
Seydisfjordur, Iceland, looks forward to even more calls
Seydisfjordur is expecting 114 calls this year, compared to 74 in 2022. Of these 21 were first time calls from ships such as Viking Saturn, Seabourn Ovation, AIDAsol, Jewel of the Seas, Celebrity Silhouette and Sylvia Earle. This is the highest number of calls the Icelandic port has had to date, says Adalheidur Borgporsdottir, marketing director Ports of Mulathing, who attributes a part of the … [Read more...]
Sixthman announces “Cayamo: A Journey Through Song 2024” featuring Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks, Lucius, Sunny War and more
Sixthman have announced the 16th voyage of its world-famous Cayamo: “A Journey Through Song”, an unparalleled seven-night musical adventure sailing March 1-8, 2024 from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Oranjestad, Aruba aboard the magnificent Norwegian Pearl. First Round Pre-sale Signups are available now through Sunday, February 26 at 11:59 pm (ET); Pre-sale Signups conclude … [Read more...]
Riviera River Cruises Updates Group Booking Policy. Special webinar on group bookings on Tuesday, March 21
Riviera River Cruises has updated its group booking policy to make it easier to receive a free tour conductor bed. Now, receive a free tour conductor bed after seven guests are booked as part of a group, instead of a free bed after 10 guests are booked. The group booking policy still includes a maximum of four free tour conductor beds. Riviera will hold a special webinar on group bookings on … [Read more...]
“Le Commandant Charcot”, Ponant, completes a semi-tour of the southern continent: an unparalleled voyage of exploration
On 14 February 2023, PONANT has completed its first semi-circumnavigation of the southern continent aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot. One of the most unique expeditions in the world. In all the exploration covered 6,500 nautical miles on a truly unique and extraordinary voyage. After 28 days, 22 of which were beyond the Antarctic Circle, the world’s only luxury … [Read more...]