Barbara Muckermann Named President and CEO of Silversea Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group has announced some changes in the executive suite and beyond. Barbara Muckermann, the Chief Commercial Officer of Silversea, will become the cruise line’s next president and CEO and will join Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Committee. The brand’
AMAWATERWAYS ANNOUNCES DATES FOR 2023 ANCESTRY “HERITAGE ON THE RIVER” CRUISES
AmaWaterways has announced two new 2023 dates for their “Heritage on the River, Your Personalized Ancestry Experience” cruises. In collaboration with Ancestry, these personalized itineraries allow guests to explore their heritage and discover the places where their ancestors came from. Ama
Holland America Line Brings Pickleball Fleetwide in 2023
Pickleball, an indoor and outdoor sport that combines elements of tennis and ping pong, has been around since 1965, but the game has grown worldwide and, most recently, on cruise ships! Holland America Line has shared their latest partnership with the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA),
Royal Caribbean Commits to Sustainable Ships
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with the Meyer Turku shipyard to bring production of climate-neutral ships to Finland. Together, Royal Caribbean and Finland want to pave the way forward for innovative and sustainable shipbuilding, which they see as key for advancing innovation and stre
CELEBRITY CRUISES UNVEILS THE WORLD’S FIRST DIGITAL CRUISE SHIP EXPERIENCE IN THE METAVERSE
Celebrity Cruises has launched the world’s first digital virtual experience on a cruise ship dubbed, the “Wonderverse,” where prospective guests will get the chance to virtually experience certain spaces onboard Celebrity Beyond and chat with key leaders in the company. The first experience
THE SETI INSTITUTE AND SWAN HELLENIC ANNOUNCE A PARTNERSHIP TO EXPLORE SPACE AT SEA
Today, Swan Hellenic announced a partnership with The SETI Institute to provide guests with historic insight and the latest information on discoveries in astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology, and planetary science. This partnership will take SETI Institute researchers to some of the most remote des
Carnival Cruise Line Reveals New Details About Carnival Venezia
Guests looking to sail on Carnival Cruise Line’s newest vessel, Carnival Venezia should read on! Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, and Glenn Aprile, Director of New Build Product Development, presented a live virtual preview of the new ship from Il Mulino, an Itali
This Hidden Structure in Spain Will SHOCK You
Cruisers visit Barcelona, Spain usually give themselves a day or two to explore the city before or after their cruise vacation because there’s so much to see and do in this classic European city. Intrepid explorers can even venture a little bit outside the city where there are some very cool t
ECOVENTURA’S THIRD LUXURY MEGA-YACHT, EVOLVE, SETTING SAIL IN JANUARY 2023
One of the top luxury expedition travel operators, Ecoventura continues to set the standard in high-end cruising with its third 20-passenger luxury mega-yacht, Evolve, setting sail on January 15, 2023, to the Galapagos Islands. Evolve’s debut marks the completion of Ecoventura’s upgraded fleet
Royal Caribbean Officially Names Wonder Of The Seas
Over the weekend, Royal Caribbean International celebrated and officially welcomed its newest vessel, Wonder of the Seas, to Port Canaveral, Florida. Royal Caribbean executives, families, friends, and the new ship’s godmother Marie McCrea gathered to celebrate the start of the new year-round f
Why You Should Spend the Holiday Season in Madeira
Happy Holidays, Cruisers! As well all get ready for fun and festivities with friends and family, there’s one place in particular that takes the holiday season to a whole new level! The Portuguese island of Madeira is visited by millions each year for its vibrant culture, natural beauty and during
Cruise Deal of the Week – December 9, 2022
Happy Friday, Cruisers! We’re getting close to the holidays and if you’re looking for a cruise to somewhere warm this winter, do we have a cruise for you! MSC Cruises had a big week with the naming ceremony for the new MSC Seascape in New York City and the cruise line is gearing up fo
Virgin Voyages Welcomes Resilient Lady to Their Fleet
One of the newest cruise lines at sea has taken delivery of their third ship! Virgin Voyages announced today that Resilient Lady was delivered to the cruise line by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and is ready to enter service. The third ship delivered to Virgin Voyages in the past two years, Resi
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE PREMIERES “EMBARK WITH NCL” EPISODE HIGHLIGHTING THE NEW NORWEGIAN PRIMA
Today, Norwegian Cruise Line announced the premiere of the next episode of “EMBARK with NCL,” a two-part series surrounding the historic launch of its record-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima. NCL will take viewers to Reykjavik, Iceland, and give a first-hand look at the ships’ newly elevated on
Oceania Cruises Accelerates Debut of Vista
Oceania Cruises revealed some exciting news from cruisers! The brand has decided to accelerate the debut of its new ship Vista and begin sailing on its new “Founder’s Cruise,” on May 13, 2023! Initially, Vista was scheduled to sail on her inaugural season on May 20, 2023, but due
Disney Cruise Line Announces Tropical Sailings In 2024
Disney Cruise Line has announced a full list of sailings to tropical destinations in early 2024. Come aboard the cruise line to experience a fun-filled vacation filled with magic and stops in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and Mexico! Disney Dream Highlights Beginning in early 2023, guests are inv
A Visit to Pearl Harbor
The beginning and the end. That’s what you’ll find along the picturesque stretch of water known as Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii – tall palms, warm sun, shimmering wakes and a story of unimaginable horror and selfless heroism. Resting just below the clear waters of this idyllic ancho
Nassau Cruise Port Welcomes a Record Six Ships on Back to Back Days
One popular cruise port is breaking records and that’s great news for the industry. Nassau Cruise Port saw a record six ships in port both December 5th and December 6th, bringing tens of thousands of guests to the port city. Calls to Nassau even included two of the largest ships in the world
Explora Journeys Reveals Upcoming ITINERARIES for Explora II
Explora Journeys has shared some exciting news! The luxury lifestyle brand under the MSC Group has released its summer 2023 itineraries for the company’s new ship, Explora II. Set sail to new destinations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, the Indian Ocean, and Africa! Michael Unger
