Carnival Cruise Line Opens Carnival Venezia Sailings For Late 2024
Carnival Cruise Line is opening sailings on Carnival Venezia, the newest ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet, departing from Port Canaveral, Florida in late 2024. The cruise line is debuting its ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style’ experiences on the Carnival Venezia this season. In 2024, the s
Holland America Line Installs SpaceX’s Starlink On Koningsdam
Guests aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam ship have begun using next-generation internet with the introduction of SpaceX’s Starlink! The new technology was installed in early April when the ship was in drydock and is now available during her sailing in Alaska! “For our gu
Port Of Baltimore Welcomes Royal Caribbean’s Vision Of The Seas
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas has arrived at the Port of Baltimore! Vision of the Seas will offer year-round cruises from Maryland to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, and New England/Canada. “Baltimore continues to be a key gateway for Royal Caribbean, our guest
Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy Delivers Commencement Address for UH Hospitality School Graduates
Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line President, delivered the 2023 spring commencement address to graduates of the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston on May 12. In her speech, Duffy emphasized to graduates the importance of thinking about the futu
Seabourn Venture Begins Second Arctic Expedition Season
Seabourn Venture, Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship, made her maiden arrival in Greenwich, London on May 12, 2023. The ship will complete two voyages to the British Isles and Ireland and then sail a series of voyages to Greenland and Iceland. “Seabourn Venture is a beautiful s
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
New Bahamas Cruise Port Set To Open This Month
Nassau Cruise Port and Global Ports Holding announced exciting news for the new Bahamas Cruise Port! After a four-year project to transform and expand, the port will be open to the public on May 26, 2023! MORE ABOUT THE PORT ENKA constructed the $300 million project. The new port will be a landmar
Explora Journeys Presents New Program Dedicated For Multi-Generational Families
Today Explora Journeys announces a new initiative called the Journey Together Gatherings program, dedicated to big families and groups traveling together. The brand invites families to create their own ‘home at sea’ with a list of accommodations and activities to discover for both childr
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Shares First Look Of Signature Restaurant Prime 7
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has shared a first look at a signature steakhouse aboard the brand’s newest ship, Seven Seas Grandeur! Guests can begin feasting at this dining space in November 2023 once the ship sets sail! MORE ABOUT PRIME 7 Studio DADO designed Prime 7. T
Princess Cruises Releases 75 Sailings to Hawaii, Mexico, and California Coast For 2024 – 2025 Season
The City of Angels’ hometown cruise line, Princess Cruises, will add a new chapter to its West Coast history with a newly-released West Coast cruise season for Fall 2024 through Spring 2025. The season will have over 75 cruise options including Hawaii, Mexico, and the California Coast from three l
Windstar Cruises Releases New Sailings Through Summer 2025
On May 9, 2023, Windstar Cruises announced its sailing schedule through summer 2025, highlighting new deployment features in its fleet of six ships. “People are spending more and traveling longer, and they are taking notice of the tremendous value that a Windstar cruise provides,” said Win
Holland America Line’s ‘On Deck for a Cause’ Partners with Alaska Geographic
Since 2006, Holland America Line has invited guests to participate in “On Deck for a Cause,” a shipboard giving program benefitting six international cancer organizations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Years later, the initiat
Paul Gauguin Cruises And aIR taHITI nui Partner To Create Prize Puzzle Package
In honor of their shared 25th Anniversary year, Paul Gauguin Cruises and Air Tahiti Nui have come together to provide prizes for all five nights of the Wheel of Fortune Prize Puzzle from May 8-12, 2023. MORE ABOUT THE PRIZE PUZZLE The Prize Puzzle is during Wheel of Fortune’s Fan Favorit
Carnival Cruise Line Introduces New Restaurant ‘Il Viaggio’ Aboard Carnival Venezia
Today, Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new specialty dining experience aboard Carnival Venezia! Ill Viaggio, which translates in Italian to “The Voyage” will bring a full menu of culinary delights to showcase different tastes from Italy. “Highlighting the various Italian regio
Virgin Voyages Adds New Entertainment Performances
Virgin Voyages is adding a variety of immersive fleet-wide entertainment for 2023. Winner of Cruise Critic’s 2022 Editors’ Pick for Best Nightlife, the cruise company is planning on adding fresh performances to its lineup. According to Virgin Voyages, in collaboration with its “Creative Collec
Norwegian Cruise Line Is Offering Free Cruises To Educators For Teacher Appreciation Week
From today until May 12, 2023, teachers from around the world will celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, a whole week of showing appreciation for teachers everywhere for their time and dedication to educating our children. To join in on the festivities, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the launch
American Cruise Lines Christens Two Riverboats
American Cruise Lines christened the American Jazz and American Serenade on opposite sides of the country on May 3, 2023. The two ships are part of the brand’s six American Riverboats. The American Serenade was christened in Vidalia, Louisiana. U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 5th congression
Variety Cruises’ CEO Discusses Small Ship Cruising
Filippos Venetopoulos is the CEO of Variety Cruises, a leading family-owned small-ship cruise line. His grandfather founded the brand over a half century ago, and he is the third generation to lead Variety Cruises. As a 37-year-old CEO, Filippos brings a progressive and passionate perspective
How To Enhance Your Travel To PortMiami For Your Next Cruise
PortMiami, located in Florida, is a major seaport in the Southern region and is also known as the world’s cruise capital. As such, travelers worldwide converge to the area to board the cruise ships that will take them to a variety of unique destinations. If you’re unfamiliar with the area, t
Adventures By Disney Explores Colombia and Disney’s “Encanto”
Adventures by Disney will take guests on incredible journeys to Colombia, Eastern Canada, and New Zealand in 2024. “At Adventures by Disney we take families to destinations they want to visit around the globe and make it easy to immerse themselves in new places, cultures and experiences,