Grammy-Winning DJ Headlines AIDAnova Naming Ceremony
Guests at the naming ceremony for Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship AIDAnova on September 3 were in store for quite the party as the event featured a performance by famed French DJ David Guetta. Upon her launch, AIDAnova became biggest ship in the Carnival fleet and will feature innovative guest
All-Electric Vessel Named Ship of the Year
While some cruise lines are taking steps to curb the use of single-use plastic straws and upgrading their fleet to state of the art liquid natural gas power, others like The Fjords are looking for ways to stop harmful carbon emissions entirely. Their new all-electric ship, Future of the Fjords, won
Is Antarctica the Hottest New Cruise Destination?
The places on Earth where humans haven’t explored grows smaller and smaller with each passing year. However, there’s one place which still remains widely unexplored that’s more accessible than ever before; Antarctica. Heritage Expeditions is one of the world’s leading adventure cruise compan
What’s New at The Bamboo Room? The Royal Zombie Signature Cocktail
When Royal Caribbean International put $120 million in upgrades into Mariner of the Seas, one of the highly anticipated new features was a laid-back Polynesian style bar and lounge called The Bamboo Room. The cruise line recently released the recipe for the hottest drink on the menu, The Royal Zombi
Ride in Style with Brightline Select Service
The Brightline high speed rail service already made it easy to travel between South Florida’s major cities, but a new focus on high end service means riders can travel with style as well as speed. Select Service is a new level of hospitality designed for both business and leisure travelers who app
Disney Fantasy Makes Welcome Return to Tortola
September 6th, 2017 isn’t a day the people of Tortola will forget anytime soon. Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, laid waste to the island with winds of 200+ mph at its core. Tortola, along with the rest of the British Virgin Islands, took a direct hit and the road to recovery is finally reachin
This Cruise Line is Making Detroit Great Again
Cruise passengers aboard Great Lakes Cruise Company Victory II have a whole new port to explore thanks to a new itinerary which adds Detroit, Michigan to the list. Starting in 2019, the cruise line is offering a Great Lakes and French Canadian itinerary leaving from Detroit starting in late May. The
Travel Icon Samantha Brown Named AmaMagna Godmother
It may be easier to list the places famed travel icon Samantha Brown HASN’T been. The former Travel Channel personality and current host of the PBS show Samantha Brown’s Places to Love has a new title she can add to her already illustrious resume; Godmother to AmaWaterways newest ship, AmaMa
Cruise Giant Plans New Terminal at Port Canaveral
As the world’s largest cruise line, Carnival is always looking for a way to make a splash in the industry. As one of the world’s busiest cruise ports, Port Canaveral near Orlando is always looking for ways to make the cruise ship passenger experience better. In anticipation of Carnival Cruise Li
German Chancellor Speaks at Crystal Endeavor Keel-Laying Ceremony
At MV Werften, maritime tradition is taken very seriously. Those at the shipyard celebrating the keel-laying ceremony for Crystal Endeavor were lucky enough to hear German Chancellor Angela Merkel give remarks and the lucky coins were put into place as construction began on one of the most anticipat
Meet the Newest Princess at Sea (VIDEO)
Fleet expansion is all part of the plan for Princess Cruises, who announced the name of their latest build scheduled to launch in 2020. Enchanted Princess, as the ship will be known, is the fifth ship in Princess Cruises’ Royal-Class vessels. Why the name Enchanted Princess? Jan Swartz, presiden
This App Helps You Plan Your Dream Wedding Cruise
When people think of romance cruising, there’s only one cruise line which comes to mind. Princess Cruises, which first burst onto the scene in the classic tv series “The Love Boat”, has a new Honeymoon Gift Registry App and an online Wedding Planner tool for couples looking to experience their
NOAA Predicts a Quiet End to Hurricane Season
Residents of Florida can breathe a sigh of relief after the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted minimal storm activity for the rest of Atlantic hurricane season. While there will be storms formed in the coming months, the service tasked with overseeing storm activity in the Atl
$100 Million in Fleet Upgrades for Oceania Cruises
When the slogan is “Your World. Your Way.”, it’s easy to see why Oceania Cruises places such an emphasis on a personalized luxury cruise experience. A recently announced initiative set forth by the cruise line aims at enhancing and upgrading the overall guest experience. OceaniaNEXT is a signi
Castle from Downton Abbey Extends Partnership with Viking
Fans of the show Downton Abbey are no strangers to Highclere Castle. Just 60 miles west of London, Highclere has served as the show’s setting since it first premiered in 2010. Viking Cruises announced a new partnership with the castle which includes event sponsorships, shore excursions to the cast
Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line Sets Sights on Cuba
Seabourn Cruise Line isn’t the first cruise brand operated by Carnival Cruise Line to sail to Cuba, but it very well be the most luxurious. The ultra-luxury cruise line announced recent approval to begin sailing to the island from Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico starting in late 2019. Cuba Welcome
SoundSeeker Turns your Vacation Photos into Videos
Is there anything better than a great vacation? Royal Caribbean is one cruise line that knows how to keep guests happy while on board, but they also wanted to help make that “just cruised” feeling last well after your vacation is over. A new partnership with Berklee College of Music gave rise to
This Cruise Line is Offering Deals for Solo Cruisers
You may need two to tango, but you only need one to cruise when you take advantage of Riviera River Cruises new focus on solo cruisers. The solo traveler collection is a selection of itineraries in the spring and fall of 2019 without any supplement charges for solo cruisers. Solo Cruisers Usually Pa
Which Iconic British Oceanliner has a New Home in Dubai?
There are countless luxury hotels in Dubai for a weary traveler to rest and recuperate, but it’s one of the city’s newest hotels which has the richest history. The Queen Elizabeth II, a once stunning ocean liner operated by Cunard, is now a stunning hotel permanently docked at the Mina Rashid ma
