MSC Cruises Reveals More Modern Details of MSC Seaside | Cruise News – Apr. 21, 2016
MSC Cruises Reveals More Modern Details of MSC Seaside Cruise News – Apr. 21, 2016 MSC Cruises has marked an important milestone in the building of MSC Seaside with the celebration of the traditional maritime coin ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The first of
Queen Máxima Named Godmother of ms Koningsdam | Cruise News – Apr. 18, 2016
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Named Godmother of Holland America Line’s ms Koningsdam Cruise News – Apr. 18, 2016 Holland America Line’s tradition will continue when Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands christens the line’s new Pinnacle-class ship, ms Koningsdam, in a cerem
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 15, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 15, 2016 * Cunard Line has partnered with “the auction house to the stars,” Julien’s Auctions, to showcase items from the world’s largest Marilyn Monroe collection aboard Queen Mary 2’s trans-Atlantic voyage, August 9-16, 2016. Exhibits will include
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 15, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 15, 2016 Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line that prides itself on inclusive experiences (like free wine, free unlimited internet, and free shore excursions), has added one more: free, intercontinental business-class air travel for all their guests. The de
Royal Caribbean Announces Ovation of the Seas’ Godmother, Art Collection | Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2016
Royal Caribbean Announces Ovation of the Seas’ Godmother, Plus An 11,000-Piece Art Collection Cruise News – Apr. 13, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has announced that internationally acclaimed Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be the godmother for Ovation of the Seas. Fan is the first
Windstar Cruises to Offer 20 Private Events in Europe | Cruise News – Apr. 12, 2016
Windstar Cruises to Offer 20 Private Events in Europe Cruise News – Apr. 12, 2016 Windstar Cruises has announced 11 new Private Events in Europe for 2016: six new Private Events in the Mediterranean and five new Private Events in Northern Europe in 2016, making a total of 20 unique Private Ev
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 8, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Apr. 8, 2016 River-cruise operator AmaWaterways has launched a limited-time offer for 40 percent off Christmas Markets and New Year’s cruises down the Danube and Rhine rivers for travelers booking before April 30. Contact AmaWaterways or your travel agent for more.
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 8, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Apr. 8, 2016 * Princess Cruises has reached an agreement with Fincantieri to build two new ships, entering into service in 2019 and 2020. The deal is part of the agreement made at the end of 2015 between the Italian shipbuilder and the line’s parent company, Car
Royal Caribbean Unveils Overnight Adventures | Cruise News – Apr. 7, 2015
Royal Caribbean Unveils Overnight Adventures in Various Destinations Cruise News – Apr. 7, 2016 Royal Caribbean International has uncovered new adventurous experiences in some of the world’s most remarkable places for travelers looking to delve deeper into a destination. The experiences are
MSC Cruises Expands Fleet | Cruise News – Apr. 6, 2016
MSC Cruises Announces Plan to Build 11 New Ships by 2026 Cruise News – Apr. 6, 2016 MSC Cruises has announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with STX France shipyard for the construction of up to four new LNG-powered cruise ships that will be more than 200,000 GRT. The four ships,
Star Clippers Announces Culinary Theme Cruises | Cruise News – Apr. 5, 2016
Star Clippers Announces Culinary Theme Cruises Cruise News – Apr. 5, 2016 Tall-ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced a series of culinary-themed voyages for 2016 that feature some of Europe’s top gourmet chefs and sommeliers. During these select cruises — each theme will ref
Cruise Deal of the Week – April 1, 2016
Take advantage of Viking Ocean Cruises’ 2017 early booking discount, which features 2-FOR-1 cruise fares plus up to $2,000 off air per couple for a variety of itineraries including in the Baltic & Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. (Offer expires April 30, 2016.) Contact your trave
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – April 1, 2016
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – April 1, 2016 Holland America Line has taken delivery of ms Koningsdam, officially making it the first Pinnacle-Class ship in the fleet. Koningsdam’s official naming ceremony will take place in Rotterdam on May 20, followed by a summer season homeporting
Norwegian Joy’s Race Track | Cruise News – Mar. 31, 2016
Norwegian Joy to Bring First Race Track at Sea Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for its upcoming ship, Norwegian Joy 喜悦号 (Xǐ Yuè Hào), which was designed and is being built exclusively for the Chinese market. Arriving summer 2017, the ship will home port in Shang
Windstar Cruises Names Its First Female — and First Black — Captain | Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016
Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016 Windstar Cruises made history by naming Belinda Bennett as captain of MSY Wind Star, becoming the line’s first female — and first black — captain. Bennett, a British citizen, was born on the remote island of Saint Helena, and began working on ships as a deck c
Carnival Brews Craft Beer On Board | Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016
Carnival Brews Craft Beer On Board Cruise News – Mar. 29, 2016 Guests on Carnival Vista will be able to raise a pint of one of three hand-crafted beers brewed right on board in North America’s first brewery at sea, thanks to a collaboration between Carnival Cruise Line and Miami’s Concrete
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 25, 2016
Cruise Deal of the Week – Mar. 25, 2016 Norwegian Cruise Line is offering your choice of two free offers with its “Feel Free” promotion, which includes a Friends & Family Sail Free (plus reduced deposit) offer PLUS your choice of two: Free unlimited beverages Free specialty dining Free
Porthole Cruise News Briefs – Mar. 25, 2016
Viking Orders New Ships, Celebrates Legacy Cruise News – Mar. 25, 2016 It’s been a busy week for Viking Cruises. Its third ocean-going ship, Viking Sky, celebrated a float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard the day before the company took delivery of the second Viking Ocean Crui
Princess Cruises Plays Travel Matchmaker | Cruise News – Mar. 23, 2016
Princess Cruises Plays Travel Matchmaker with “Places to Sea” Cruise News – Mar. 23, 2016 Princess Cruises debuted a new interactive mobile experience, “Places to Sea,” a swipe-to-like technology tool that asks about your preferences regarding destinations, activities, and culinary ex
Fathom Granted Approval to Cruise to Cuba | Cruise News – Mar. 21, 2016
Carnival Corporation’s Fathom Granted Approval to Cruise from the U.S. to Cuba Cruise News – Mar. 21, 2016 Carnival Corporation announced that it has received approval from the Cuban government to begin travel there beginning May 1, 2016, when its new cruise brand, Fathom, sets sail from Mia