PONANT Conducts an International Safety Exercise in the Polar Region
PONANT continues to enhance maritime safety standards through innovation. On September 30, 2023, Le Commandant Charcot conducted a second safety drill in the polar region at Herschel Island in the Northwest Passage. “We carried out a first rescue exercise on the ice in September 2021 during th
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Appoints José E. Cil to Board of Directors
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has appointed José E. Cil to its Board of Directors. He will now serve as an independent director beginning on October 6, 2023. The Board of Directors has expanded from eight to nine members, seven of whom are independent. Mr. Cil will serve as a member of
AmaWaterways Combines River Cruises With Grand European Itineraries
AmaWaterways has revealed plans for various innovative combination cruises across Europe, set to launch in 2025. The new “Grand” series of extended itineraries, such as Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Seine & Rhône, and Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, is priced competitively and o
Silversea Cruises’ Commissions 1,800 Art Pieces For Silver Nova
With as many as 1,800 pieces, Silver Nova’s art collection is the largest aboard any ship in the history of Silversea Cruises! 59 artists from 25 countries were commissioned to create a new way of sensing, being, and discovering aboard Silver Nova. The collection brings guests on a visual journ
Carnival Cruise Line Opens Departure From Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line has now begun accepting bookings for upcoming trips departing from Long Beach, California. The Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, and Carnival Firenze are among the vessels available for booking. The latest additions feature more varied itinerary options c
Royal Caribbean’s Newest Icon Class Ship Star of the Seas To Debut in 2025
Royal Caribbean has introduced its newest Icon Class ship set to debut for a summer 2025 season! The ship, Star of the Seas, follows the introduction of the one-of-a-kind combination of vacation excursions aboard Icon of the Seas! Icon’s debut brings the beginning of a new era in unique vacation e
Sea Cloud Spirit to Explore Caribbean, Central America, and Canary Islands Winter 2023-2024
Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud Spirit will visit the Caribbean, Central America, and the Canary Islands from Winter 2023 through Spring 2024! The 16-night transatlantic voyage will embark from Gran Canaria and dock at Saint Maarten on November 11, 2024! The ship will then voyage
Coral Expeditions Unveils New 2024-2025 EXPEDITIONS
Coral Expeditions recently launched its comprehensive Expedition Atlas, which features an extensive guide of all scheduled voyages for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Come visit immersive adventures in Australia’s coastal wilderness regions, including the Kimberley, Cape York, Arnhem Land, outer Great B
Oceania Cruises’ Riviera Debuts In “The Last Frontier” Summer 2025
In the summer of 2025, Oceania Cruises will launch its renovated 1,250-passenger vessel, Riviera, for her debut season in Alaska! Prepare for a remarkable voyage, exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations in the largest state of America, enriched by immersing yourself i
Holland America Line Welcomes the Season with Donation to San Diego Police Foundation
On October 2, 2023, Holland Cruise Line opened its 2023 – 2024 cruise season! In honor of Holland Cruise Line’s 150th anniversary, the cruise line donated $10,000 to the local San Diego Police Foundation. Rafael Castellanos, Chairman, Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners; Harbor Police C
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Solo Stateroom Category Across Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line announces its plans to introduce 1000 solo staterooms fleetwide. For the first time, three new solo stateroom categories, Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony, will be available for sale, for sailings starting January 2, 2024. Guests who stay in the new stat
Celebrity Ascent Completes Sea Trials
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Ascent has reached a significant milestone in its construction journey by completing its first open-ocean voyage. As part of the customary shipbuilding process called sea trials, Celebrity Ascent underwent a series of tests to assess its operati
Princess Cruise Introduces Expanded Vegan Menu for Plant- Based Cruises
Princess Cruise has introduced a series of vegan menus onboard the fleet, in line with its commitment of providing excellent cuisine for all. The new menus combine gourmet culinary tastes with eco-consciousness. The items on these menus are prepared without animal products and offer a variety o
Holland America Line Installs Space X’s Starlink on More than Half Its Fleet
Holland America Line has updated its internet to Space X’s Starlink onboard over half of its fleet. The first ship to receive this high-speed internet was Koningsdam, and now Oosterdam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam, and Zuiderdam also have high-speed internet onboard. Starlink is a sat
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches New “Wheel of Fortune” Show in Spring 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has paired with Sony Pictures Television and TimePlay INC to bring a new “Wheel of Fortune” game show on 16 of its ships in Spring 2024. Powered by TimePlay Inc.’s interactive technology and located in the main theater, guests will be able to w
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils New Entertainment Aboard Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is thrilled to debut four captivating performances aboard its newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur! A Heritage of Perfection launches in November 2023 with new productions celebrating the legacy of Broadway and its influence on at-sea entertainment! Featuring stylistic themes o
Oceania Cruises Shares 2025 Summer Voyage Lineup
Oceania Cruises shares its 2025 Summer Voyage Lineup featuring an extensive and diverse collection of more than 100 itineraries and 50 Grand Voyages! Going on sale on October 4, 2023, travelers can choose from a selection of curated European voyages, Canadian and New England cruises, exciting
Carnival Cruise Line Ships Sail to New Grand Bahama Port in 2025
Today, guests can begin booking up to 400 different cruises with 12 Carnival Cruise Line ships sailing to Celebration Key! First calls to this port destination will begin in July of 2025. “As the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests, Celebration Key wil
Making an Icon: Creating Flavors for Everyone (Part 2: Dining)
In this episode, get a first-hand look at the 20 ways to dine on the all new Icon of the Seas! After countless research and 100-plus tastings, explore how the ingredients used in each dish with create the perfect variety for your vacation!
Princess Cruises Unveils New Culinary Offerings On Sun Princess
Next year, Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess will take dining at sea to the next level with various culinary experiences that cater to all tastes. The ship will feature innovative concepts from Rudi Sodamin and a soon-to-be-announced celebrity chef. The new ship boasts 29 new and signat
