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
Alan Cumming Joins Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 As Headliner
Today, Cunard shared the news of actor Alan Cumming to headline Queen Mary 2’s December 8, 2023, Transatlantic Crossing out of New York City! “We are thrilled to welcome back Alan Cumming on Queen Mary 2’s December 8th Transatlantic Crossing,” said Matt Gleave
Viking Cruises Announces New River Voyage To Europe
Viking Cruises is heading to Europe and will operate year-round with a new winter river voyage! Guests can travel around Europe on the brand’s latest voyage, Treasures of the Rhine, giving guests first access to explore Europe in the winter season! “The Middle Rhine is one of our mo
Princess Cruises Names Second Sphere Class Ship Star Princess
The time has come! Princess Cruises has officially shared the name of its second Sphere Class cruise ship. Currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, say hello to Star Princess! Star Princess will follow in the footsteps of her sister ship, Sun Princess, as the
Cunard Hosts Coronation Celebrations Aboard Three Ships
Guests aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth on May 6, 2023, are invited to join in the historic coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort with a range of coronation-themed activities planned on all three ships! From str
The Gemini Becomes A Temporary Shelter For Turkey And Syria Earthquake Survivors
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, affecting the lives of millions of people. As of Friday, February 24, 2023, more than 44,218 people were reported killed, and tens of thousands injured. As rescue teams have begun searching and cleaning up the affected areas, there
Crystal Cruises Announces Return OF onboard leaders
Crystal Cruises has shared the news of several onboard leaders returning to the brand to help prepare for Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony’s inaugural season. Herbert Jaeger and Josef Matt will once again lead the preparation for Crystal Symphony, while Huber
Holland America Line Launches 150th Anniversary Poster Design Contest
Holland America Line has an exciting opportunity for artists and fans! In honor of the brand’s 150th Anniversary, guests are invited to get creative and design a unique brand poster for its birthday celebration on April 18, 2023. Grab your pen and paper and get drawing! “Holland America
Scenic Eclipse II Enters Final Build Phase Ahead Of Schedule
Scenic has announced that its newest luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, is now in her final phase with final fittings and sea trials. The cruise line’s newest addition will debut on April 13, 2023, sailing the 11-day Incredible Iberian Discovery itinerary. The itinerary sails from Lisbon t
Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Alaskan Wilderness Cruises
Princess Cruises has just announced new Alaskan voyages for the 2024 cruise season. Multiple ships in the cruise line fleet are headed to the Great Land this summer, and all cruises and cruise tours are now available for booking. When cruising in Alaska, many travelers book with Princess Cruises d
Variety Cruises Launches ‘Boat on a Boat’ in New Destination
Later this month, Variety Cruises’ Panorama II will sail through French Polynesia’s Society Islands for the first time. The 50-meter (164-foot), two-masted motorsailer has an occupancy of just under 50 guests, promising intimate experiences in the South Pacific. The Greek cruise company is
Windstar Cruises’ Unveils Specialty Suites Inspired by the Broadmoor and Sea Island
Guests aboard Windstar Cruises’ Star Legend are in for a treat! Inspired by Forbes Five-Star sister companies the Broadmoor and Sea Island, the brand revealed news of the two new themed specialty suites on board and a new mural. The suites and new mural were inspired by Miami-based artist Alex Nun
Riverside Luxury Cruises Acquires Four Former Crystal Cruises Ships
Today, the new cruise operator, Riverside Luxury Cruises, announced the expansion of the brand’s river fleet by purchasing four new ships, MS Bach, MS Ravel, MS Mahler, and MS Debussy. All four of the ships were originally operated by Crystal Cruises. “We are thrilled by the expansion of
THE EXPANSION OF PICKLEBALL BOTH ONSHORE AND AT SEA
Pickleball has recently taken the nation by storm, becoming one of the most popular sports in America and even sparking the creation of a professional pickleball league. In 2022, the PPA tour is expected to include 20 tournaments with a total cash prize of $2.5 million. Major League Pickleball (MLP)
Carnival Cruise Line Names Emeril Lagasse Chief Culinary Officer
Today, Carnival Cruise Line kicked their food offerings up a notch by naming Chef Emeril Lagasse as the brand’s Chief Culinary Officer. Lagasse has years of culinary talent and has showcased his skills with his restaurant Emeril’s Bistro, a popular favorite on two Carnival ships, Mardi Gras and
MSC CRUISES PLANS FOURTH U.S. HOMEPORT in GALVESTON
After the much-anticipated inaugural of MSC Seascape, MSC Cruises announces more plans coming down the pipeline. The next phase of the brand’s U.S. expansion calls for a new terminal for MSC Cruises ships homeporting in Galveston. The line is currently in negotiations with Galveston Wharves to
BRAND-NEW NORWEGIAN PRIMA ARRIVES AT PORT CANAVERAL
This past Sunday, Norwegian Cruise Line’s record-breaking ship, Norwegian Prima, arrived at her new homeport in Port Canaveral for the Winter season. Norwegian Prima will sail her first full season of voyages from Port Canaveral, the second-busiest cruise port in the world. The ship made history e
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
