Princess Cruises Reveal 2024 Spring and Summer Itineraries
The Mediterranean is calling aboard Princess Cruises’ Sun Princess! Beginning February 2024, guests looking to travel to the Mediterranean can set sail on a 10-day Grand Mediterranean inaugural voyage! Guests looking to vacation on Sun Princess can depart from Barcelona, Rome, and Athens. R
Variety Cruises Announces New Tahiti Cruises for 2023
Variety Cruises has announced that they will launch two new cruises in Tahiti, marking the first time the company has ever operated there. The seven and ten-night cruises will set sail from Papeete Port in Tahiti with itineraries that include stops in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The shi
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ World Traveller Built for an Intimate Experience
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ has shared new details about their new cruise ship World Traveller and it sounds like it’s designed to be an intimate vessel capturing a high-end experience for all aboard. World Traveller was designed by Oitoemponto’s Artur Miranda and Jacques Bec, based in Po
Reservations Are Open For Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas
Travelers looking to plan a vacation on Royal Caribbean’s new Icon of the Seas fleet can officially begin booking reservations starting today. Whether traveling as a couple, with kids, or with friends, vacationers can choose from Icon of the Sea’s lineup of unique stateroom options. New
Silversea Offers New Details about Dining on Silver Endeavour
Silversea Cruises has announced brand-new details about new culinary experiences guests can take part in while aboard their new vessel, Silver Endeavour. Silver Endeavour has been described by Silversea Cruises as “the world’s most luxurious expedition vessel.” The new vessel will welcome her
Holland America Line Releases 150th Anniversary Limited-Edition Pilsner Beer
Big cheers for 150 years! Holland America Line announces their limited-edition Pilsner beer, HAL Pils, made in partnership with Pike Brewing, a Seattle-based brewing company, that will be served across the Holland America Line fleet. The partnership between Holland America Line and Pike Brewing hono
SHIPPING CONTAINERS CONVERTED INTO UNIQUE NEW SHOPS IN PORT OF SAINT JOHN
6 months ago, Area 506 in the providence of Saint John, New Brunswick, was just a parking lot but it’s been completely transformed into a booming new shopping center with everything a port city could offer! They’ve repurposed old shipping containers and converted them into unique retail stores,
MSC Cruises World America Begins Construction
MSC Cruises’ second World-class ship has officially begun production. Shipyard Chantiers de L’Atlantique cut the vessel’s first steel today, marking the start of construction. The brand revealed the ship will be named MSC World America, in honor of the U.S. market. MSC World America&
MSC Splendida Will Sail to South Africa for 2023-2024 Season
MSC Cruises shared some exciting news! During the 2023-2024 sailing season, sail across the Indian and South Atlantic Oceans with MSC Cruises Splendida traveling to South Africa. The ship will be based in the port of Durban, South Africa, beginning November 2023. Guests looking to travel on Splendid
Adventures by Disney Unveils Adriatic Sea Expedition Cruise
Adventures by Disney is set to welcomes guests aboard PONANT ship Le Bougainville setting sail in 2024 for cruise along the Adriatic Sea, taking in the history, cuisine, and views during the journey. There are two voyages to choose from, each eight-day, seven-night round-trip sailings from Venice
Princess Cruises Announces New Culinary Menu For Holiday Season
Guests traveling aboard Princess Cruises over the 2022 holiday season will experience a new holiday dining experience with gourmet dining options and traditional staple menu items. Chef Rudi Sodamin and the Princess culinary arts team revealed the Princess Cruise Culinary Collection of Holiday Menus
Heritage Adventurer from Heritage Expeditions Embarks on Maiden Voyage
Heritage Expedition’s brand-new flagship, Heritage Adventurer, is making cruise history on her maiden voyage as the very first expedition ship to visit the remote village of Pasir Putih on Indonesia’s Buru Island. Equipped with impeccable amenities and a touch of sophistication and comfort,
Sophia Loren Picks Her Favorite MSC Cruises Destinations
Leading up to the naming ceremony for MSC Seascape in New York, Sophia Loren, an iconic and beloved actress, is sharing her favorite destinations to visit while aboard an MSC Cruises ship. Sophia Loren was named the godmother of the MSC cruises fleet thanks to an almost 20-year relationship with the
Royal Caribbean Unveils Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first look at their new ship, Icon of the Seas, what they’re calling the Icon of Vacations, arriving in late 2023. The new ship will be the travel industry’s first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, according to the pop
Holland America Line Partners with Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
Photo: The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation Holland America Line has announced that they will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to conserving the eponymous landmarks, to honor the cruise line’s 150-year journey from im
Cruise Industry Commits to Pursue Net-Zero Carbon for Global Cruising by 2050
The prime voice of the global cruise industry, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has released the results of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report. The report specifies the significant progress towards reaching the industry’s goal of net-zero
Karen Lundgren and Theresa Scalzitti Named Godmothers of Atlas Ocean Voyages’ Ships
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced that world adventurer Karen Lundgren and Chief Sales Officer for Florida-based Cruise Planners Theresa Scalzitti will serve as godmothers of World Navigator and her new sister-ship World Traveller. The women will be named godmothers at a christening ceremony on Nove
Royal Caribbean Group Opens First Zero-Energy Cruise Terminal
Royal Caribbean has become the first zero-energy cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels. The new Galveston terminal will be used by the company’s internal brand and sit as the world’s first LEED Zero Energy facility. “We are focused on in
MSC World Europa Reveals New Partnerships To Enrich Food and Beverage Experience
MSC Cruises revealed two new partnerships to elevate the food and beverage experience aboard the upcoming MSC World Europa. Michelin-starred chef, TV personality, and author Niklas Ekestedt is collaborating with MSC Cruises to create a menu for the new specialty restaurant, Chef’s Garden Kitch
EXPLORA JOURNEYS NAMES DIEGO MICHELOZZI Captain of EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys hass announced the appointment of Captain Diego Michelozzi as the Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six vessels to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023. Earlier this year, Explora Journeys announced the appointment of Captain Serena Melani, who will alternate with Captain
