Crystal Serenity Completes Sea Trials
Today, Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity has completed sea trials in preparation for her inaugural cruise from Marseille, France, on July 31, 2023! Crystal Serenity is currently at the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste, Italy, undergoing final stages testing the ship’s navig
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Starbucks “Been There” Mugs
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a new collection of Starbucks “Been There” mugs to be sold on nine NCL ships. The mugs will be available for purchase in August 2023, coinciding with the launch of the cruise line’s Norwegian Viva. The mugs will be sold at Starbucks Cafes aboard
Princess Cruises Wins 15 Wine Spectator Awards
Princess Cruises’ dining rooms across its fleet of 15 ships have won an Award of Excellence in Wine Spectators’ 2023 Restaurant awards! Princess Cruises was awarded this honor due to the brand’s wine lists that are paired well with the brand’s culinary experience. Princess Cruises’ win
Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara Completes Sea Trials
Emerald Cruises’ latest ship Emerald Sakara has completed her sea trials. The trials were conducted on July 3, 2023, by Captains John Edwards and James Griffiths from Halong Shipyard in Vietnam, with the ship’s major systems tested and approved for guest operations during the trials. After compl
Costa Cruises Announces Costa Voyages
Costa Cruises announces a new cruise experience called Costa Voyages starting September 2023! For 10-14 days, guests will explore new destinations and be exposed to new entertainment aboard Costa Cruises ships. Costa Voyages’ destinations include: the Canary Islands, the myriad facets of Turkey, t
Cruise Deal Of The Week – July 7, 2023
Hey travelers! As July begins, P&O Cruises has announced a special offer of double on-board spending of up to $968 per sea view cabin on voyages to the Mediterranean when scheduled by July 31, 2023! The deal is available on select 13 and 14 night voyages from Southampton, United King
SpaceX Installs Starlink On First Ships In Aida Fleet
All Ships in the AIDA fleet will have SpaceX’s Starlink broadband internet connection and will offer the Starlink Special, Space X’s double data volume deal for kids and teenagers in October 2023! SpaceX’s installation will enable AIDA Cruises to offer the best Wi-Fi experien
Princess Cruises’ And Club Pilates Offer Fitness At Sea
Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness’ Pilates brand, Club Pilates, have collaborated to offer Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat! A voyage from Seattle aboard Royal Princess on September 2-9, 2023. On this seven day excursion, guests can explore Alaska as they travel to Juneau, Skagwa
PONANT’s Newbuild Ship Leads The Way To Zero Carbon Navigation
PONANT is beginning the development of a uniquely designed ocean vessel, driving its transition toward carbon neutrality. Through the work of its R&D team, the company has created a concept that combines six technologies, aiming to revolutionize future navigation. Set for completion in 2030, thi
Cunard Unveils Queen Anne Cutaway Image For Cruise Line’s 183rd Birthday
Cunard has debuted an illustrated, trade-friendly cutaway image of Queen Anne, the line’s latest ship, inspired by the cruise line’s advertisements from the 1920s, showcasing the company’s storied history. Designed by artist Dominik Bulka, the cutaway references features of several Cunard ship
Luxury Travel Advisor Names Viking Cruises Best River And Ocean Line
Viking Cruises has been named the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” by Luxury Travel Advisor in their 2023 Awards of Excellence! The cruise line is the first to be awarded top marks in both river and ocean categories for four years. This year’s awards also mark the eighth time Viking Cruises
Explora Journeys Partners With EHL Hospitality Business School
Explora Journeys announces the brand’s partnership with EHL Hospitality Business School, a hospitality management school that has campuses in Switzerland and Singapore. Both brands are excited to bring a Guest Experience Foundations training program for all Explora Journeys employees. The training
Royal Caribbean Cruises Opens 2024-2025 Sailings to China
Royal Caribbean Cruises released itineraries for voyages across Asia! Get ready to set sail on Spectrum of the Seas for four and seven night itineraries beginning in 2024! In April 2024, Spectrum of the Seas is expected to begin sailing from Shanghai to Fukuoka, Okinawa, Japan, and then to Nag
Royal Caribbean International Premieres “Making An Icon: Creating The Crew’s Neighborhood”
Today, Royal Caribbean International premiered episode 10, “Making an Icon: Creating the Crew’s Neighborhood,” Royal Caribbean’s video series that takes guests behind the scenes on delivering the world’s best vacation in 2024. ABOUT “MAKING AN ICON” EPISODE 10
Holland America Line Reveals “Unforgettable Journeys Event”
Guests looking to travel the world can get excited about Holland America Line’s “Unforgettable Journeys Event!” From June 28, 2023, through July 31, 2023, guests looking for the best values on cruises to five continents can explore this amazing offer! MORE ABOUT “UNFORGETTA
Silversea Cruises Excites Guests With Steve McCurry
Silversea Cruises debuted its fleetwide premiere of “McCurry: The Pursuit of Color,” a portrayal of famed photographer Steve McCurry! Silversea Cruises screened the film to travelers sailing aboard its 11 vessels throughout June. The film includes challenges from his childhood up until he became
Oceania Cruises Announces Simply MORE Deal
Oceania Cruises offers guests free roundtrip airfare, free airport transfers, free offshore excursions, and a free beverage package as part of a deal called Simply MORE, beginning July 1, 2023, for voyages departing October 1, 2023. Simply MORE is designed to expand the travel experience and to cr
Regent Seven Seas Introduces New Culinary Shore Excursions
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is bringing new culinary experiences to the line with the introduction of 128 culinary-focused shore excursions in the Mediterranean! Guests will accompany local chefs and culinary experts on excursions through France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey, where they
Virgin Voyages and Jennifer Lopez Introduce Jen A.I.
Actress Jennifer Lopez is collaborating with Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages to get people to participate in a new travel experience called Jen A.I. which will be used to persuade people to set sail aboard Virgin Voyages. Jen A.I. is taking a new approach to how travelers can celebrate with
Celebrity Cruises Reveals New Caribbean Program Summer 2024
Summer 2024 may be a year away, but that does not mean you can’t start planning your vacation at sea! Celebrity Cruises revealed a new Caribbean program for Summer 2024! Guests aboard the brand’s Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Reflection will experience year-rou
