Carnival Corporation Recognized As One of World’s Best Employers for Third Consecutive Year
Carnival Corporation has been listed as one of the World’s Best Employers, by Forbes, for the third consecutive year! The ranking recognizes companies that are committed to providing a positive workplace environment in a range of areas including work-life balance, career advancement opportunities,
Royal Caribbean Announces Brilliance of the Sea’s Australian Debut
Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas makes its Australia debut in the upcoming 2023-2024 holidays Down Under season, arriving for the first time in Sydney, Australia. The arrival in Sydney marks the beginning of the holidays, a six-month season of 5-18 night cruises to uniq
Colombia Unveils New Destinations to Explore in Upcoming Cruise Season
Colombia announces that the upcoming cruise season, ending in June 2024 will showcase emerging destinations within the Colombian territory with arrivals in iconic cities such as Cartagena, Santa Marta, and Buenaventura. The cruise industry is an important source of tourism for Colombia and is part o
Celebrity Cruises Reveals Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Early
Celebrity Cruises wants guests to “Have It All” this season as the cruise line announces one of its biggest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals! From November 10, 2023, through December 5, 2023, travelers who book a cruise with Celebrity Cruises will receive 75% off of a second guest’s booking
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel Returns to Asia
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel sails from Tokyo and commences its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region! “Today is a milestone moment, as we return to Asia with Norwegian Jewel’s arrival to Tokyo. We pride oursel
AmaWaterways Shares Exclusive 2-For-1 Land Package Offer
AmaWaterways has shared an exclusive deal for guests reserving a six- or eight-night land package along with certain seven-night river cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia in 2024 or 2025! Guests who book the Charms of the Mekong or Riches of the Mekong itineraries can avail themselves of this offer unti
Aurora Expeditions’ New Food Sustainability Plans
Aurora Expeditions has announced new dining plans that align with its Sustainability in Action Program. This Antarctic season, travelers aboard Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle will enjoy new options from Aurora’s Sustainable Food Program, including locally sourced organic fruit, vegetables, dairy p
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises Reveals 2024 Offerings
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has revealed its latest offerings for 2024, among them the unveiling of their newest ship, the S.S. Victoria, debuting at the start of the season in Amsterdam. Additionally, the brand is expanding its Cruise & Rail program with five new itineraries to various loca
MSC Cruises Earns Green Marine Europe Label
Congratulations are in order! MSC Cruises has become the first major cruise line to be awarded the Green Marine Europe Certification, a voluntary environmental certification program for the maritime industry. Green Marine Europe is a partnership between the North American environmental certification
Nassau Cruise Port Exceeds 2022 Passenger Total
Nassau Cruise Port has reported that as of September 2023, the number of passengers visiting the port has surpassed the 2022 total by over 11,000! “We are thrilled to have reached this milestone and to do so just in time to celebrate our fourth anniversary makes the achievement extraordi
Carnival Cruise Line Announces Partnership With The New York Jets
Carnival Cruise Line announced its partnership with the New York Jets, designating the cruise line as the, “Proud Partner of the New York Jets.” Carnival Cruise Line will extend into the New York market, which is an important port for the company. Fans of the New York Jets will enjoy eye-catchin
The 18th annual cruise industry party Of The Year returns
As Porthole Party enters its 18th year, anticipation builds for yet another extraordinary gathering. Mingle with the crème de la crème of the cruising world, rub shoulders with industry powerhouses, and bask in the captivating atmosphere that only we can provide. Our team is beyond thrilled to pre
Holland America Line’s ‘Explore with More’ Offer Includes Exciting New Bonuses
Holland America Line is encouraging cruisers to plan now with an “Explore with More” offer that includes an air credit, a shore excursion credit, and free cruising for children. From October 13, 2023, to November 15, 2023, the ‘Have it All’ cruise package fares are available for select depar
MSC Cruises Revises East Mediterranean Sailings for MSC Sinfonia and MSC Musica
In light of the geopolitical situation in Israel, MSC Cruises has revised the East Mediterranean itineraries for MSC Sinfonia and MSC Musica. Between the two ships, 11 future sailings have been updated. Guests scheduled to travel between October 15, 2023, and January 6, 2024, may
Explora Journeys Celebrates EXPLORA I IN New York City with Naming Ceremony
Explora Journeys celebrates the naming ceremony of EXPLORA I today in New York City. A maritime tradition of cutting a ribbon and breaking a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow is held by Dr. Sylvia Earle, a renowned marine biologist and oceanographer, at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. &nbs
Chef Cindy Hutson And Author Les Standiford To Sail Aboard Sea Cloud Spirit
Sea Cloud Cruises has revealed that Chef Cindy Hutson from Ortanique and New York Times Best-Selling Author Les Standiford will join its early 2024 Sea Cloud Spirit sailings. Chef Hutson will be onboard from San Jose (Puntarenas)/Costa Rica to Panama City (Colon)/Panama February 5-16, 2024, and Au
PONANT Conducts an International Safety Exercise in the Polar Region
PONANT continues to enhance maritime safety standards through innovation. On September 30, 2023, Le Commandant Charcot conducted a second safety drill in the polar region at Herschel Island in the Northwest Passage. “We carried out a first rescue exercise on the ice in September 2021 during th
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Appoints José E. Cil to Board of Directors
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has appointed José E. Cil to its Board of Directors. He will now serve as an independent director beginning on October 6, 2023. The Board of Directors has expanded from eight to nine members, seven of whom are independent. Mr. Cil will serve as a member of
AmaWaterways Combines River Cruises With Grand European Itineraries
AmaWaterways has revealed plans for various innovative combination cruises across Europe, set to launch in 2025. The new “Grand” series of extended itineraries, such as Grand Seine & Bordeaux, Grand Seine & Rhône, and Grand Rhine & Dutch Canals, is priced competitively and o
Silversea Cruises’ Commissions 1,800 Art Pieces For Silver Nova
With as many as 1,800 pieces, Silver Nova’s art collection is the largest aboard any ship in the history of Silversea Cruises! 59 artists from 25 countries were commissioned to create a new way of sensing, being, and discovering aboard Silver Nova. The collection brings guests on a visual journ
