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
Carnival Cruise Line Opens Departure From Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line has now begun accepting bookings for upcoming trips departing from Long Beach, California. The Carnival Panorama, Carnival Radiance, and Carnival Firenze are among the vessels available for booking. The latest additions feature more varied itinerary options c
Royal Caribbean’s Newest Icon Class Ship Star of the Seas To Debut in 2025
Royal Caribbean has introduced its newest Icon Class ship set to debut for a summer 2025 season! The ship, Star of the Seas, follows the introduction of the one-of-a-kind combination of vacation excursions aboard Icon of the Seas! Icon’s debut brings the beginning of a new era in unique vacation e
Sea Cloud Spirit to Explore Caribbean, Central America, and Canary Islands Winter 2023-2024
Sea Cloud Cruises’ Sea Cloud Spirit will visit the Caribbean, Central America, and the Canary Islands from Winter 2023 through Spring 2024! The 16-night transatlantic voyage will embark from Gran Canaria and dock at Saint Maarten on November 11, 2024! The ship will then voyage
Coral Expeditions Unveils New 2024-2025 EXPEDITIONS
Coral Expeditions recently launched its comprehensive Expedition Atlas, which features an extensive guide of all scheduled voyages for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Come visit immersive adventures in Australia’s coastal wilderness regions, including the Kimberley, Cape York, Arnhem Land, outer Great B
Oceania Cruises’ Riviera Debuts In “The Last Frontier” Summer 2025
In the summer of 2025, Oceania Cruises will launch its renovated 1,250-passenger vessel, Riviera, for her debut season in Alaska! Prepare for a remarkable voyage, exploring some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations in the largest state of America, enriched by immersing yourself i
Holland America Line Welcomes the Season with Donation to San Diego Police Foundation
On October 2, 2023, Holland Cruise Line opened its 2023 – 2024 cruise season! In honor of Holland Cruise Line’s 150th anniversary, the cruise line donated $10,000 to the local San Diego Police Foundation. Rafael Castellanos, Chairman, Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners; Harbor Police C
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Solo Stateroom Category Across Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line announces its plans to introduce 1000 solo staterooms fleetwide. For the first time, three new solo stateroom categories, Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony, will be available for sale, for sailings starting January 2, 2024. Guests who stay in the new stat
