Viking Announces World War II Anniversary Voyage
Viking announced a new 12-day river cruise with itineraries in England and France to honor the World War II milestone. Viking’s Paris & D-Day 80th Anniversary voyage will run from March through November 2024, starting in London and ending in Paris. “Many of our guests, particularly
MSC Cruises And Guinness World Records Team Up To Give Guests A Record-Break Cruise
MSC Cruises and Guinness World Records are teaming up to offer guests a chance to go down in history. The new program will test guests’ skills as they attempt to break world records and get their names in the record books if they triumph. Guests onboard MSC Seascape and MSC World Europa can now pa
Carnival Becomes The First Cruise Line To Offer Alcohol-Free Cocktails
Guests on Carnival Cruise Line will now have the option of alcohol-free cocktails! According to Carnival Cruise Line, mixologists at their popular vintage-themed “pharmacy,” Alchemy Bar, will make guest-favorite drinks with non-alcoholic spirits produced by Lyre, an industry-leading distiller. T
Celebrity Cruises Brings Pickleball To Nine Of Its Ships
Celebrity Cruises is adding new pickleball courts to nine of its cruises. Guests of any skill level can enjoy gorgeous ocean views while playing the world’s fastest growing sport, which is a hybrid of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton. The ships’ teams will organize pickleball events and to
Celebrate Black History And Culture With AmaWaterways’ Soulful Epicurean Experiences
In 2024, guests will have three opportunities to celebrate the African and Black diaspora thanks to AmaWaterways, the award-winning river cruise. These opportunities include the Soulful Epicurean Experience on the Rhône River in France, the Colors of Provence cruise, and the Secrets of Egypt &
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Opens Reservations for Ilma’s Inaugural Season
Reservations are now open for the 2024 Mediterranean season for Ilma, the second superyacht of The Ritz-Carlton’s Yacht Collection. “We are thrilled to open reservations for Ilma to the public and unveil our inaugural season of itineraries,” said Douglas Prothero, CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Yac
American Queen Voyages Kicks Off Elevated Culinary Program
American Queen Voyages is launching a newly improved culinary program on its fleet of Rivers, Lakes & Oceans, and Expedition vessels. Travelers will explore port views and sites while embarking on a delicious journey of North American cuisine. Culinary Ambassador Regina Charboneau is leadi
Royal Caribbean Commissions Caribbean Artists For New Icon Ship
Starting today through April 4, applications are open for Royal Caribbean International’s “Artist Discovery Program.” The cruise company is looking for Caribbean artists to create nine large-scale murals aboard the Icon of the Seas. According to Royal Caribbean International, the program’s p
Disney Cruise Line will open the new Lighthouse Point In 2024
Disney Cruise Line will bring guests to a new destination at Lighthouse Point in summer 2024, located on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Guests will experience the quality of a Disney vacation while immersing themselves in a unique island experience that celebrates Bahamian culture. “At Di
MSC Cruises’ MSC Euribia Features New Kids Entertainment Offerings
On March 9, 2023, MSC Cruises announced plans for expanded children’s entertainment and family offerings on the MSC Euribia, which makes its maiden voyage this June. Passengers of all ages will be able to enjoy diverse and action-packed experiences on the cruise. The MSC Euribia will feature a sev
Norwegian Cruise Line Debuts New Ships and Ports of Calls in 2024-2025
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced new and expanded itineraries for the 2024/2025 cruise season. This announcement comes with the debut of Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Sun, and Norwegian Sky in Asia, with new ports of call in Manama, Bahrain; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Sokhna, Egyp
Sea Cloud Cruises Will Head to Venice This Summer
Sea Cloud Cruises will be setting a course for the historic center of Venice this summer. According to Sea Cloud Cruises, their windjammers are some of the only ships still permitted by the Italian government to dock in the heart of the lagoon city. The cruise company has planned a number of visits
Brightline Becomes Fastest Train in Florida
Brightline reached 130 mph during train testing, making it the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern United States. Brightline, the only provider of “modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail,” made this historical achievement on its new railway between Orlando International Airport and Coc
Carnival Miracle to Join Fleet in Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line is diversifying their offerings in Texas by adding a fourth ship to their Galveston port. The cruise line announced that Carnival Miracle will relocate from San Francisco to Galveston, Texas, on October 1, 2024. Carnival Miracle will be the fourth ship at the Texas port and will
Cunard Announces Winter 2025 Program
Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, is set to embark on her first World Voyage in 2025. The luxury cruise line announced its Winter 2025 program, which has over 133 voyages with stops at 159 unique destinations worldwide. Queen Anne will be the only ship to offer a full World Voyage in 2025. Queen E
High-Speed Testing Continues Through Palm Beach County For Brightline’s Upcoming Orlando Station
Starting today, Brightline will test trains up to 110 miles per hour in Northern Palm Beach, Florida. The testing will occur every day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. throughout the month. Palm Beach County Testing Areas Jupiter Palm Beach Gardens North Palm Beach Lake Park Riviera Beach West Palm B
Oceania Cruises Names Giada De Laurentiis Godmother of Vista
Giada De Laurentiis, Italian-American chef, author, and Emmy Award-winning food personality has been named godmother of Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista. On May 8, 2023, De Laurentiis will officiate the ceremony in Valletta, Malta, as the ship makes its seven-night roundtrip voyage from Rom
Seabourn Reveals New 2024 and 2025 Expeditions
Seabourn has announced several expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025. In addition, travelers can explore several remote destinations, such as the South Pacific, Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, and Iceland, aboard the newly purpose-built expedition ships Seabourn Venture and Se
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 sh
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
