DrVn and Carnival Corporation Offer Port Chauffeur Services
Cruising out of Port Miami just got easier! Drvn, the global logistics technology and chauffeur service company, announced its partnership with Carnival Corporation to create a transportation portal to assist guests when booking services to and from the port. Carnival and drvn will use customer serv
Cunard Brings ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ to Queen Mary 2
Lights, camera, action! For cruisers who love all things entertainment, luxury cruise line Cunard Line has exciting news for you! Partnering with Simon Friend Entertainment, Cunard Line beings the performance of Deborah Moggach’s The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Queen Mary 2 December 15-22, 2
Hurtigruten Expeditions Shares New Covid-19 Protocols
Guests traveling with Hurtigruten Expeditions to Antarctica in 2022 and 2023 should be aware of the changes to the cruise line’s COVID-19 protocols. “Our updated protocols will more closely align with land-based travel options and the current environment across our destinations. We will
Cynthia D’Aoust Named President of American Queen Voyages
American Queen Voyages has announced that industry veteran Cynthia D’Aoust will be the new president of the cruise line! D’Auost has over 40 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry, serving as the President of Hospitality for Cape Resorts Management Company and Global
Viking Cruises Delivers New Expedition Ship Viking Polaris
New ship alert! Today, the delivery ceremony for Viking Cruises’ second expedition ship, Viking Polaris, took place at Fincantieri’s VARD shipyard in Søviknes, Norway. Viking’s first expedition ship, Viking Octantis, was delivered by the same shipyard in December 2021. On Septembe
Holland America Line Calls Lifted Canada Protocols a “Win”
As of September 26, 2022, Canadian pandemic border restrictions have been lifted and travelers visiting Canada and Alaska by cruise ship will no longer require vaccination and testing before traveling. As a result, Holland America Line is pleased to resume regular travel for cruising to Alaska and C
MSC Reveals New Entertainment Features Aboard MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises has shared new entertainment offerings available on board the upcoming MSC Seascape coming in November 2022! Along with six new productions, the ship will also feature a 20’s themed cabaret and more! “MSC Seascape is an exciting new addition to our Seaside Class of ships with s
Japan to Reopen Tourism on October 11th
After two and a half years of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of Japan officially announced the opening of individual travelers for tourism beginning on October 11, 2022. Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has been closed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is
Virgin Voyages Partners With Sustainability Providers
Incorporating sustainability into their cruise vacation is a priority for Virgin Voyages and today, the cruise line announced a new partnership with Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) along with three waste-based fuel providers, Argent Energy, Good Fuels, and Twelve, to deliver low-carbon
Starboard Cruise Services and Carnival Cruise Line Extend Partnership
The long-standing partnership between Starboard Cruise Services, a LMVH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton) company, and Carnival Cruise Line has been extended for five additional years! Not only does the extension introduce Starboard as the main retail partner for all nine Carnival ships, but it welcomes
Galataport Istanbul Named 2022 “Port of the Year”
Galataport Istanbul has been named the “Port of the Year” at the 2022 Seatrade Cruise Awards, an annual cruise industry gathering this past September 14th and 15th in Malaga, Spain. “Galataport İstanbul has operated at full capacity since October 2021, hosting cruise ships and guests. In Apri
Princess Cruises Announces New Sphere-Class Ship Sun Princess
Exciting cruise news coming Fall 2024! Princess Cruises announced their new Sphere-Class cruise ship Sun Princess, the largest ship in the brand’s fleet, accommodating over 4,000 guests set to debut in 2024. “Sun Princess is a new and bespoke ship platform, designed to simultaneously
May The Best Norwegian Cruise Line Chef Win
It is time to get cooking! Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the next EMBARK with NCL episode, “The Great Cruise Cookoff,” a culinary competition starring three NCL chefs as they compete to win the featured dish aboard Norwegian Prima. Join Corporate Executive Chef Michael Koertgen, Di
Virgin Voyages to Offer One-Way World Cruises in 2023-2024
It may only be 2022, but cruise travelers can expect some fun sailings to come in 2023-2024! Virgin Voyages has announced four new one-way sailings traveling across the world during the 2023-2024 winter season. The voyages are on board Resilient Lady and Brilliant Lady with sailings to Asia, Austral
Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast Returns to Carnival Cruise Line
Calling all Dr. Seuss fans! Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the popular Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in The Hat and Friends will be returning across the entire Carnival fleet beginning October 1, 2022. The breakfast is part of Carnival’s Seuss at Sea program, a partnersh
Disney Cruise Line Announces Disney Treasure
Wishes do come true! Disney Cruise Line’s Experiences and Products Chairman, Josh D’Amaro, announced the company’s upcoming sixth ship, Disney Treasure, at the D23 expo event this weekend! Slated for 2024, the new ship is going to feature a new ship-wide motif that guests will lo
Holland America Line Receives Responsible Seafood Certification
Holland America Line is now the first cruise line to be awarded the Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification, a commitment to serving fresh, sustainable and traceable Alaskan seafood. The certification is valid on all six HAL ships that sail to the Alaskan waters. “Holland America
Margaritaville at Sea Announces “Heroes Sail Free” Cruise Program
U.S. military service members, police, fire, EMS personnel, and educators, Margaritaville at Sea has a trip for you! The cruise line has announced a new “Heroes Sail Free” cruise program, inviting all frontline heroes on a free cruise to the Bahamas. “To show our sincere gratitud
Holland America Line Shares Updated “Travel Well” Protocols
Holland American Line has shared an update to its “Travel Well” COVID-19 protocols and procedures and it makes cruising a lot easier for guests. Beginning after September 6, 2022, vaccinated travelers sailing on voyages for up to 15 nights will no longer have to test days before their tr
Norwegian Cruise Line Updates Testing Protocols
Norwegian Cruise Line hass announced revisions to its SailSAFE health protocols which make the embarkation process even easier for some guests. This season, passengers traveling with NCL will no longer have any pre-cruise COVID-19 testing protocols for vaccinated guests beginning on September 3, 202
