For the seventh year in a row, Norwegian Cruise Line brings back the fan favorite, Meet the Winemaker series, a program featuring renowned winemakers and culinary experts showcasing their expertise with guests on board the brand’s newest ships. “Our Meet the Winemaker series is back and better than ever,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of … [Read more...]
Guy Fieri and Sammy Hagar’s Santo Tequilas now available on Carnival Cruise Line
Guests can now enjoy premium Santo Tequilas at every bar on the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar partnered with Carnival Cruise Line to offer their smooth Santo Blanco Tequila and oak-aged Santo Reposado Tequila on all Carnival ships. Guests can also order Guy Fieri’s Caliente Margarita on ships with Guy’s Pig & Anchor … [Read more...]
SWAN HELLENIC NAMES VALERIE ANN WILSON GODMOTHER OF SH DIANA
Today, Swan Hellenic announced the details for the naming ceremony of its newest and largest expedition cruise ship, SH Diana. The ceremony for the cruise line’s third ice-class vessel will take place on May 4, 2023, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The brand-new SH Diana will get to call the luxury travel mogul and icon Valerie Ann Wilson, her godmother. Along with Wilson, Swan Hellenic Senior … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises New Sustainable Flagship, MSC Euribia To Launch In Copenhagen
MSC Cruises’ newest and most sustainable ship in its fleet, MSC Euribia, will celebrate its naming ceremony on June 8, 2023, in Copenhagen, Denmark!MORE ABOUT MSC EURIBIAMSC Euribia is set to sail on her inaugural season in Northern Europe on June 10, 2023.MSC Euribia will offer 7-night sailings from Kiel, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark, to the stunning Norwegian Fjords, … [Read more...]
Sea Cloud Spirit Sets Sail From Miami
Sea Cloud Cruises’ newest vessel, SEA CLOUD SPIRIT, has just made her long-awaited debut in Miami, Florida. On February 21, 2023, the shipping company celebrated its newest tall ship sailing through US waters. Following this sailing, the 453-foot yacht will sail from Miami, Florida to Eleuthera and the Exuma Cays every February and March. These itineraries will signify the end of the company’s … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Launches New Program to Help Guests Post-Cruise
Yesterday, Princess Cruises launched a program to help guests after their cruise has ended. The Go-Princess-Welcome Home team will assist guests with several common post-cruise needs such as obtaining copies of folios, clarifying charges, addressing issues experienced on board, and booking future cruises.RELATED: Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Visits Japan in 2024Instead of expressing their … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess Visits Japan In 2024
Japan, the island country known for stunning cherry blossom trees, ancient Buddhist temples, and unique traditional culture, is the newly released destination aboard Princess Cruises’ Royal Princess!In 2024, set sail on the first Royal-Class ship to this region and see spring flowers, try the vibrant cuisine, and join in four summer festivals!“Japan has been a popular homeport and destination … [Read more...]
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES ANNOUNCES NEW ANTIQUES CRUISE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
American Cruise Lines has announced a new and unique Antiques cruise aboard American Serenade, the cruise line’s new Mississippi riverboat debuting this April. Departing on April 27, 2023, this new cruise will be American Serenade’s second time sailing American Cruise Lines’ popular 8-Day Lower Mississippi River itinerary. The cruise sails from Memphis, Tennessee … [Read more...]
Holland America Line’s ‘Kids Cruise Free’ Makes Exploring the World Affordable
Kids can now cruise for free with Holland America Line.The “Time of Your Life” wave season promotion allows children from ages five to 18 registered as third and fourth guests in the same stateroom to sail for free through Spring 2024. This promotion is only available on select April 2023 through April 2024 cruises.“A cruise is one of the easiest ways to explore the world as a family, and with our … [Read more...]
MSC FOUNDATION AND MSC GROUP PROVIDES AID TO SYRIA AND TÜRKIYE
After the recent devastating earthquake in both Türkiye and Syria, the MSC Foundation and the MSC Group are doing what they can to assist the two countries after the massive destruction and overwhelming loss of life. The entire MSC family is committed to providing aid to both populations by organizing various ways to assist Türkiye and Syria. The company also has close ties with the Turkish … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Teams Up With the University of Oregon and Oregon State University To Spread Cruising Across College Sporting Events
Holland America Line has signed a multi-year agreement with the University of Oregon and Oregon State University to be the official sponsors of its athletics department. These agreements will help the cruise line reach the largest fanbase across various sporting events. Oregon Ducks and Oregon State Beavers fans can participate in experiences such as in-game activities, promotions, and on-site … [Read more...]
CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK – FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Hey cruisers, happy Friday!We are halfway through February, a month that has been filled with new and exciting itineraries that we can’t wait to explore. Today, we have TWO amazing cruise deals you don’t want to miss! Keep reading to learn more!MSC CRUISES OPENS SALES FOR 2025 WORLD CRUISEOn February 15, 2023, MSC Cruises opened bookings for the brand’s 2025 World Cruise.Come aboard the MSC … [Read more...]
Crystal Cruises Announces Return OF onboard leaders
Crystal Cruises has shared the news of several onboard leaders returning to the brand to help prepare for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony’s inaugural season.Herbert Jaeger and Josef Matt will once again lead the preparation for Crystal Symphony, while Hubert Buelacher and Scott Peterson will guide Crystal Serenity. All four gentlemen are a part of the senior … [Read more...]
Holland America Line Launches 150th Anniversary Poster Design Contest
Holland America Line has an exciting opportunity for artists and fans! In honor of the brand’s 150th Anniversary, guests are invited to get creative and design a unique brand poster for its birthday celebration on April 18, 2023. Grab your pen and paper and get drawing!“Holland America Line’s poster art is a rich and important tradition in our company’s heritage. This contest provides an … [Read more...]
COSTA GROUP AND PROMAN PARTNER UP TO TACKLE DECARBONISATION OF THE CRUISE INDUSTRY
Costa Group, part of Carnival Corporation and cruise operator of both Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises, and Proman, an industry-leading methanol producer, are teaming up to reduce carbon across the cruise industry. The two companies have signed an MOU to push for further implementation of methanol as the primary marine cruise for the entire cruising industry. This groundbreaking … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Reveals Short CARIBBEAN gETAWAYS IN 2024 AND 2025
Weekend getaways just got easier!Royal Caribbean International has revealed a list of short Caribbean cruises in 2024 – 2025 that will sail to tropical destinations for the ultimate weekend getaway. Grab your friends and family and get excited for a nice treat after a long week!MORE ABOUT THE DESTINATIONSVacationers can expect visits to a wide range of sun-soaked destinations. Some locations … [Read more...]
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES “THE LAST FRONTIER” EXPERIENCES THROUGHOUT ALASKA
Oceania Cruises will offer guests various new experiences in “The Last Frontier,” giving travelers a front-row seat to all that Alaska offers. Led by local Alaskan community leaders, these new offerings will immerse guests in the Alaskan culture and go beyond the popular landmarks of the Great Land. The itineraries will sail from Los Angeles, Seattle, and Vancouver between May and September 2023 … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Makes History As the First Cruise Line to Earn the Forbes Travel Guide Award
Celebrity Cruises made history as it became the first-ever ocean cruise line to earn the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) Star Awards. The brand revolutionized the cruising industry with its fleet of Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea. Celebrity’s ships have now joined a select group of fewer than 20 land-based properties with over 1000 rooms worldwide to receive this … [Read more...]
alastair Newton Joins Hurtigruten Expeditions
Hurtigruten Expeditions has added expedition expert Alastair Newton to its expedition cruises as the brand’s Director of Expedition Operations!“I got into the industry from a passion for wildlife and science education. My number one goal is to structure our global team to further develop the global industry’s leading Science and Education program – wrapped in the world’s most sustainable … [Read more...]
Construction begins For Royal Caribbean’s Second icon Class Ship
Royal Caribbean’s second Icon class cruise ship has officially begun construction! In 2025, the soon-to-be-named ship will set sail following the debut of Icon of the Seas.Yesterday, Royal Caribbean held a steel-cutting ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland to celebrate the next ship in the brand’s lineup! The Meyer Turku shipyard is the same shipyard building Icon of the Seas … [Read more...]