Seabourn Venture Begins Second Arctic Expedition Season
Seabourn Venture, Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship, made her maiden arrival in Greenwich, London on May 12, 2023. The ship will complete two voyages to the British Isles and Ireland and then sail a series of voyages to Greenland and Iceland. “Seabourn Venture is a beautiful s
Silversea Cruises’ Managing Director Mark Conroy to Transition to Senior Advisor Role
Celebrating his 50th year in the travel industry, Silversea Cruises’ Managing Director for The Americas, Mr. Mark Conroy, will transition into a Senior Advisor role supporting the cruise line’s sales team. Conroy joined Silversea Cruises in 2016 and has helped the cruise line become the market l
Cirque Éloize To Headline Entertainment Aboard Sun Princess
Sun Princess’ new multi-level entertainment venue, The Dome, will host amazing performances specially created for the audience. This experience is something you won’t forget between the emotion, color, and music. The Dome will showcase three shows with eight acrobat and aerial performers
Atlas Ocean Voyages Adds World Voyager To The Fleet A Year Early
Atlas Ocean Voyages’ newest ship, World Voyager, will join the fleet later this year. Sister brand Nicko Cruises is transferring the 198-passenger World Voyager to the cruise line. This move expands capacity ahead of the anticipated new build, World Seeker, which will join the fleet in late
Princess Cruises Releases 75 Sailings to Hawaii, Mexico, and California Coast For 2024 – 2025 Season
The City of Angels’ hometown cruise line, Princess Cruises, will add a new chapter to its West Coast history with a newly-released West Coast cruise season for Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. The season will have over 75 cruise options including Hawaii, Mexico, and the California Coast from three l
Princess Cruises to Homeport Caribbean Princess in Port Canaveral
With voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, the recognizable “Love Boat” Cruise Line now serves Central Florida. A new Princess Cruises homeport will take place in Central Florida in late November 2024, brand moving its Caribbean Princess ship there to sail eastern and western Car
Windstar Cruises Releases New Sailings Through Summer 2025
On May 9, 2023, Windstar Cruises announced its sailing schedule through summer 2025, highlighting new deployment features in its fleet of six ships. “People are spending more and traveling longer, and they are taking notice of the tremendous value that a Windstar cruise provides,” said Win
Virgin Voyages Adds New Entertainment Performances
Virgin Voyages is adding a variety of immersive fleet-wide entertainment for 2023. Winner of Cruise Critic’s 2022 Editors’ Pick for Best Nightlife, the cruise company is planning on adding fresh performances to its lineup. According to Virgin Voyages, in collaboration with its “Creative Collec
Disney Cruise Line Adds Encanto and Soul Experiences To The Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line has added two fan-favorite films, Encanto and Soul, to the line’s new family-friendly experiences aboard the Disney Magic. The “Encanto”-themed entertainment and “Soul”-inspired lounge were added during a dry dock project in Freeport, The Bahamas. The line also upgraded
American Cruise Lines Christens Two Riverboats
American Cruise Lines christened the American Jazz and American Serenade on opposite sides of the country on May 3, 2023. The two ships are part of the brand’s six American Riverboats. The American Serenade was christened in Vidalia, Louisiana. U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 5th congression
Variety Cruises’ CEO Discusses Small Ship Cruising
Filippos Venetopoulos is the CEO of Variety Cruises, a leading family-owned small-ship cruise line. His grandfather founded the brand over a half century ago, and he is the third generation to lead Variety Cruises. As a 37-year-old CEO, Filippos brings a progressive and passionate perspective
MSC Cruises and Formula 1 Extends Global Partnership
MSC Cruises has announced an extension of the line’s global partnership deal with Formula 1. The announcement was made last night ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix today. MSC Cruises will remain the Official Cruise Partner of Formula 1 until the end of the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.&nb
Katie McAlister Named President Of Cunard
Cunard has announced Katie McAlister as the next president of the cruise line. Effective come August, McAlister will join the Southampton-based Cunard. She is currently the chief marketing officer for UK & Ireland at TUI, where she has worked for 20 years. “We are delighted to have someo
How To Enhance Your Travel To PortMiami For Your Next Cruise
PortMiami, located in Florida, is a major seaport in the Southern region and is also known as the world’s cruise capital. As such, travelers worldwide converge to the area to board the cruise ships that will take them to a variety of unique destinations. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, t
Adventures By Disney Explores Colombia and Disney’s “Encanto”
Adventures by Disney will take guests on incredible journeys to Colombia, Eastern Canada, and New Zealand in 2024. “At Adventures by Disney we take families to destinations they want to visit around the globe and make it easy to immerse themselves in new places, cultures and experiences,
Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2024/2025 Sailings From Mobile, Alabama
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that sales for the brand’s 2024/2025 cruises departing from Mobile, Alabama on Carnival Spirit are now open! The sailings include Caribbean itineraries and a 12-day Carnival Journeys Southern Caribbean cruise. “The sailings we’re opening today offer some gr
MSC Cruises Announces First-Ever Winter Season In Japan
Guests can now sail year-round in Japan with MSC Cruises! Today, MSC Cruises has opened sales for the line’s inaugural winter season in Japan. The announcement came at an event aboard MSC Bellissima in Yokohama, Japan, that was held to mark the start of the 2023 summer and commemorate the line’s
Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of Vista
Today, Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista, was delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Oceania Cruises says the 1200-guest Vista is “one of the most anticipated new ships to join the global cruise fleet in 2023.” The ship only has a limited number of select staterooms for her
Seabourn Announces First-Ever 90-Day Grand Africa Voyage
Seabourn has announced its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage” that will sail roundtrip around the continent for 90 days. The Seabourn Sojourn will leave Barcelona, Spain, on November 30, 2024, and stop at 44 must-see ports and cities throughout 26 countries. The itinerary also includes six overnig
Cruise Deal Of The Week — April 28, 2023
Hey cruisers! As Memorial Day draws closer, Celebrity Cruises is offering an amazing “Spring Into Summer” Sale! Take advantage of this deal when it opens on May 3, 2023! Celebrity Cruises “Spring Into Summer Sale” + Memorial Day Bonus: For most cruises between May 3, 2023 and April 30,
