Azamara Details News 2024 Europe Cruise Itineraries
Luxury cruise operator Azamara has unveiled 84 new cruise itineraries for their 2024 European season and guests will have the opportunity to go deeper into each destination thanks to 50% of port calls being a late night or overnight. On September 9, Azamara will also launch a brand-new video series
Cruise Deal of the Week – September 2, 2022
Happy September, Cruisers! Fall is almost here so if you’re still looking for a cruise this winter, then look no further than today’s Cruise Deal of the Week! Now that Alaska season is beginning it’s wind down for the Summer, it’s time to start getting Caribbean cruises on
Royal Caribbean Partners with Starlink for High-Speed Internet on Cruises
Royal Caribbean Group is taking big steps forward when it comes to connectivity at sea. The cruise conglomerate has announced they’re updating all current and future fleet with SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet access. Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cru
Cruise Deal of the Week – August 26, 2022
Happy Friday, cruisers! It’s a big weekend for Norwegian Cruise Line as they’re debuting their new ship, Norwegian Prima, in Iceland and international pop star and Godmother Katy Perry will be on hand to perform at the ceremony! The first in NCL’s new Prima-class of ships, Norw
American Queen Voyages Announces 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise
Fan of horse racing and cruising are in luck! American Queen Voyages has announced a 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise on board their new paddlewheel ship American Countess. The nine-day sailing will include a pre-cruise hotel stay at the Brown Hotel in Louisville and highlights include competing in the an
Going Forward with Azamara Onward
Welcome to Azamara Onward. Now get off the ship! Don’t take that the wrong way; take it as a gift. Azamara’s mission is to give its guests the one thing no one ever has enough of: time. Time to explore unusual, offbeat destinations. Time to have a late dinner at the cute little brasserie y
Virgin Voyages Secures $550 Million in New Funding
One of the newest cruise lines sailing is poised for a bright future after securing $550 million in new funding from new and existing investors. Virgin Voyages announced the funding in a press release today and executives from the cruise line say it points to not just a bright future for the cruise
Carnival Cruise Line Relaxes COVID-Testing Protocols
Carnival Cruise Line has new pre-cruise COVID testing protocols that make it easier for guests to enjoy their cruise vacation. Changes include no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption request process for unvaccinated guests, who will only need t
Carnival Celebration to Have Fleet’s Largest Retail Selection
When the upcoming Carnival Celebration debuts this November, those on board will have plenty of options when it come to onboard shopping! The cruise line announced today that there will be nine retail collections on board, the most of any ship in their fleet. “As retailers, we saw more opportuni
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady to Appear on “The Bachelorette”
If you’re a fan of the hit television show The Bachelorette on ABC and you love cruising, do we have some news for you! For the first time, the 19th season of the dating show will feature not one, but two single ladies looking for love and one of the episode takes place on board […]
Silversea Completes Purchase of Luxury Yacht Endeavour from Crystal Cruises
Today, Royal Caribbean Group announced its official approval to acquire the luxury cruise yacht Endeavour, which was initially delivered to Crystal Cruises in 2021 before the cruise line went out of business following the pandemic. The vessel’s purchase price was $275 million, well below the e
Norwegian Cruise Line Names 100 ‘Giving Joy’ Campaign Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line today announced the winners of their 2022 Giving Joy campaign which celebrates educators across the U.S. and Canada. The 100 winners will sail on board the new Norwegian Prima from Galveston, TX in late October where GRAMMY Award-winning artist and television show host Kelly C
Scenic Holds Float Out Ceremony for New Luxury Yacht Scenic Eclipse II
Scenic Group is another step closer to their second luxury adventure cruising yacht after a float out ceremony was held for Scenic Eclipse II in late June at the shipyard in Croatia where the ship is being built. Scheduled to launch in April 2023, the polar-class Scenic Eclipse II is a sister shi
Explora Journeys Announces Two New Cruise Ships
When MSC Group first announced their new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys, the plan was to have four ships with the first coming in 2023. Today, the cruise line announced they’re building two additional hydrogen-powered ships, bringing the future fleet to six in total. The new ships,
Cruise Deal of the Week – July 1, 2022
Happy July 4th Weekend! Whether you’re grilling by the lake or watching the fireworks with your friends and family, we hope you have a great long weekend full of great food and fun! It’s time for the Cruise Deal of the Week! 10-DAY MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE ON CELEBRITY BEYOND Departing
Holland America Adds 2nd Transatlantic to 150th Celebrations
To commemorate their 150th anniversary, Holland America Line is adding a second transatlantic crossing for guests to enjoy on board their new ship Rotterdam. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 3, 2023, the 16-night itinerary sails to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, retracing in reverse th
MSC WORLD EUROPA COMPLETES FIRST SEA TRIAL
MSC Cruises’ celebrated a significant milestone for their cruise brand on June 20th when, MSC World Europa completed her first set of sea trials in the Atlantic Ocean while operating on liquefied natural gas (LNG). “We made an important pledge last year to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissio
Cruising Beyond With Celebrity
Picturesque words like beautiful, chic and artistic compel verification when bandied about in cruise jargon. With no hesitation the new Celebrity Beyond has made her inaugural splash into the waters of cruising and with undeniable credibility checks all the boxes. This latest addition to the Celebri
MSC Cruises Brings Full Fleet Back to Service
The entire MSC Cruises’ fleet of 19 ships is back sailing just in time for the summer 2022 season! Today, MSC Musica set sail on the first voyage of her 23 planned seven-night trip to Katakolon in Greece, the Greek Islands Crete and Santorini, and Bari in Italy. “Putting the last of our shi
WHY WAS SIMONE BILES CHOSEN AS CELEBRITY BEYOND GODMOTHER?
https://youtu.be/iMNg3v0x36Q She’s a 19-time World Champion gymnast with 7 Olympic medals hanging in her trophy case, but Simone Biles has a new achievement to be proud of, she’s been named the Godmother of the new Celebrity Beyond from Celebrity Cruises! The celebrity gymnast, who is wide
