EXPLORA JOURNEYS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH RENOWNED PIANO MAKER, STEINWAY & SONS
Explora Journeys has announced a new partnership with Steinway & Sons, a music company that has set the standard for the finest handmade grand pianos in the industry. Steinway & Sons grand pianos have been played by some of the world’s greatest pianists since 1853 and are known the world o
ECOVENTURA’S THIRD LUXURY MEGA-YACHT, EVOLVE, SETTING SAIL IN JANUARY 2023
One of the top luxury expedition travel operators, Ecoventura continues to set the standard in high-end cruising with its third 20-passenger luxury mega-yacht, Evolve, setting sail on January 15, 2023, to the Galapagos Islands. Evolve’s debut marks the completion of Ecoventura’s upgraded fleet
Why You Should Spend the Holiday Season in Madeira
Happy Holidays, Cruisers! As well all get ready for fun and festivities with friends and family, there’s one place in particular that takes the holiday season to a whole new level! The Portuguese island of Madeira is visited by millions each year for its vibrant culture, natural beauty and during
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 9, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! We’re getting close to the holidays and if you’re looking for a cruise to somewhere warm this winter, do we have a cruise for you! MSC Cruises had a big week with the naming ceremony for the new MSC Seascape in New York City and the cruise line is gearing up fo
Virgin Voyages Welcomes Resilient Lady to Their Fleet
One of the newest cruise lines at sea has taken delivery of their third ship! Virgin Voyages announced today that Resilient Lady was delivered to the cruise line by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and is ready to enter service. The third ship delivered to Virgin Voyages in the past two years, Resi
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PREMIERES “EMBARK WITH NCL” EPISODE HIGHLIGHTING THE NEW NORWEGIAN PRIMA
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced the premiere of the next episode of “EMBARK with NCL,” a two-part series surrounding the historic launch of its record-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima. NCL will take viewers to Reykjavik, Iceland, and give a first-hand look at the ships’ newly elevated on
A Visit to Pearl Harbor
The beginning and the end. That’s what you’ll find along the picturesque stretch of water known as Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii – tall palms, warm sun, shimmering wakes and a story of unimaginable horror and selfless heroism. Resting just below the clear waters of this idyllic ancho
Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes a Record Six Ships on Back to Back Days
One popular cruise port is breaking records and that’s great news for the industry. Nassau Cruise Port saw a record six ships in port both December 5th and December 6th, bringing tens of thousands of guests to the port city. Calls to Nassau even included two of the largest ships in the world
P&O CRUISES WILL NAME ITS NEWEST SHIP, ARVIA, IN Barbados
P&O Cruises has announced that its newest ship, Arvia, will be officially named in a world-first beachside ceremony in Barbados on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The company’s second LNG-powered Excel class ship and sister ship to Iona will join the fleet just before Christmas at the end of this y
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE CELEBRATES RECORD SALES FOLLOWING BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that November was a record-breaking booking month following Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. November 25, 2022, Black Friday, was the most successful booking day in Norwegian Cruise Line’s history, followed by a record-breaking amount of Cyber Monday booki
CUNARD UNVEILS NEW DETAILS ABOUT QUEEN ANNE’S UPCOMING ART COLLECTION
This past week, Cunard welcomed guests to an exceptional evening at Carlton House Terrace in London to showcase all that Queen Anne- the latest Cunard cruise liner- has to offer. Members of the media, influencers and cruise industry networks were in attendance and were able to take part in a 360-bra
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE UNVEILS 52-FOOT-WIDE ART PIECE FOR NEW SHIP, NORWEGIAN VIVA
Norwegian Cruise Line unveiled an interactive art piece that will be featured on the company’s new ship, Norwegian Viva, at SCOPE Miami Beach yesterday. The art piece was created by contemporary British digital artist, Dominic Harris. The piece is called “Every Wing Has a Silver Lining”
The Best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022
Happy Thanksgiving, Cruisers! And welcome to the best Black Friday Cruise Deals for 2022! We’ve compiled a roundup of some of the best deals in cruising this year and we’re adding to the list every day so check back and make sure you take advantage of these awesome savings for your next
CELEBRITY CRUISES BREAKS PREVIOUS RECORDS WITH BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY SALES PERFORMANCE
Celebrity Cruises had its largest booking day ever on Black Friday, followed by the strongest Cyber Monday in company history. This all comes following the recent delivery of the company’s new luxury ship, Celebrity Beyond. Cruisers booked vacations with brand-new itineraries that inclu
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES NEW 33-DAY GRAND VOYAGE FOR FALL 2023
Today, Oceania Cruises announced a brand-new Grand Voyage Itinerary setting sail in fall of 2023. The Mediterranean Connection cruising aboard the Marina will set sail on a 33-day voyage from Venice to Barcelona and stop in popular destinations in the Holy Lands and the Eastern Mediterranean. The sh
ROCK THE BELLS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SIXTHMAN FOR FIRST-EVER HIP-HOP CRUISE
Today, Rock The Bells, a global platform committed to elevating Hip-Hop culture from its roots to the modern day, announced the “Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience.” Rock The Bells is partnering up with Sixthman, an industry leader and pioneer in music and lifestyle festivals at sea, fo
AMERICAN CRUISE LINES SAILS INTO 2023 WITH 3 NEW SHIPS, 10 NEW ITINERARIES, AND 21 NEW PORTS
American Cruise Lines has announced 3 new smaller ships, 10 brand new itineraries, and 21 new ports for the upcoming 2023-2024 season! The cruise line revealed a new brochure for the season ahead and all cruises are now available to book online. For 2023, American Cruise Lines will have 17 small v
MSC SEASCAPE TO FEATURE FIRST TimeVALLÉE BOUTIQUE AT SEA
MSC Cruises is adding to its high-end retail selection on board with a new catalog of luxury brands in partnership with TimeVallée. The two Geneva-based companies are adding a touch of Swiss to the seas, highlighting the style and refinement Switzerland is known for. The company will also have reve
Atlas Ocean Voyages Names World Traveller in Chile
Chief Sales Officer of Cruise Planners and godmother of Atlas Ocean Voyages’ new ship, Theresa Scalzitti, celebrated the official naming ceremony of World Traveller this past weekend in the fjords of Beagle Channel’s Glacier Alley in Chile. The ceremony also included the official naming of the