Cruise Deal Of The Week – August 18, 2023
Hey cruisers, we are excited to share this cruise deal with you! American Queen Voyages is Ringing in the Holiday Season Early with a Holiday Sailabration Offer! Keep reading to learn more! AQV HOLIDAY SAILABRATION OFFER The Holiday Sailabration offer is available for booking now through O
How Learning Languages Enhances Your Travel Experience
Learning a new language is often considered to be an impossible challenge for the average person. Memorizing thousands of new vocabulary words, practicing foreign pronunciation sounds, and engaging in an unfamiliar culture can be intimidating. However, if there’s one thing I’ve discovered during
Exciting Culinary Experiences Await Aboard Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the culinary and beverage program details for its upcoming ship, Celebrity Ascent, the fourth vessel in the cruise line’s Edge Series. The vessel promises many experiences, including redesigned restaurants, an immersive dinner encounter, expanded food and cocktail me
Holland America Line Announces AARP Onboard Credit Offer
Holland America Line has revealed an onboard credit offer for AARP members! The credit offer allows members to enjoy various amenities during their cruise, such as shore excursions, spa services, specialty dining, beverages, gift shop purchases, and more. MORE ABOUT THE ONBOARD CREDIT PROGRAM AARP m
Seabourn Unveils Seabourn Pursuit
Luxury cruise line Seabourn has released the details for their newest ship, Seabourn Pursuit, set to debut in August 2023! The design efforts were guided by the hospitality interior design company Tihany Design, which spent countless hours perfecting each cabin of the ship. The aesthetic of each cab
MSC Cruises Reveals MSC Poesia Fall Itinerary
A new Mediterranean itinerary aboard MSC Poesia has been announced for the fall season. The 11-night cruise will be offered from September to November 2023 and include visits to the following cities: Kusadasi and Istanbul in Turkey. Piraeus, Greece. Genoa, Palermo, and Civitavecchia in Italy. MSC Po
PONANT Announces New Expert Led Expeditions To Antarctica’s Peninsula
PONANT is now offering guests the chance to embark on small-ship polar expeditions led by world-renowned experts. The Emperor Penguins of Weddell Sea itinerary, which departs November 3-17, 2023, is an adventure into Antarctica’s most remote regions, where guests will witness emperor penguins,
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Starbucks “Been There” Mugs
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a new collection of Starbucks “Been There” mugs to be sold on nine NCL ships. The mugs will be available for purchase in August 2023, coinciding with the launch of the cruise line’s Norwegian Viva. The mugs will be sold at Starbucks Cafes aboard
Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Sakara Completes Sea Trials
Emerald Cruises’ latest ship Emerald Sakara has completed her sea trials. The trials were conducted on July 3, 2023, by Captains John Edwards and James Griffiths from Halong Shipyard in Vietnam, with the ship’s major systems tested and approved for guest operations during the trials. After compl
Iceland’s Majestic Beauty Revealed
Welcome to Cruise and Travel with Bill Panoff! Join me in this captivating episode, as we delve into the world of luxury travel and destination management. Discover the vision, passion, and expertise of Gunnar Rafn as he shares his insights and experiences in crafting unforgettable travel experience
PONANT’s Newbuild Ship Leads The Way To Zero Carbon Navigation
PONANT is beginning the development of a uniquely designed ocean vessel, driving its transition toward carbon neutrality. Through the work of its R&D team, the company has created a concept that combines six technologies, aiming to revolutionize future navigation. Set for completion in 2030, thi
Cunard Unveils Queen Anne Cutaway Image For Cruise Line’s 183rd Birthday
Cunard has debuted an illustrated, trade-friendly cutaway image of Queen Anne, the line’s latest ship, inspired by the cruise line’s advertisements from the 1920s, showcasing the company’s storied history. Designed by artist Dominik Bulka, the cutaway references features of several Cunard ship
Luxury Travel Advisor Names Viking Cruises Best River And Ocean Line
Viking Cruises has been named the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” by Luxury Travel Advisor in their 2023 Awards of Excellence! The cruise line is the first to be awarded top marks in both river and ocean categories for four years. This year’s awards also mark the eighth time Viking Cruises
Silversea Cruises Excites Guests With Steve McCurry
Silversea Cruises debuted its fleetwide premiere of “McCurry: The Pursuit of Color,” a portrayal of famed photographer Steve McCurry! Silversea Cruises screened the film to travelers sailing aboard its 11 vessels throughout June. The film includes challenges from his childhood up until he became
Virgin Voyages and Jennifer Lopez Introduce Jen A.I.
Actress Jennifer Lopez is collaborating with Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages to get people to participate in a new travel experience called Jen A.I. which will be used to persuade people to set sail aboard Virgin Voyages. Jen A.I. is taking a new approach to how travelers can celebrate with
Norwegian Cruise Line Welcomes Luis Fonsi As Godfather Of Norwegian Viva
Luis Fonsi, a well-known singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, has been named the godfather of Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Viva. This autumn, the ship, a member of the ground-breaking Prima Class, will be christened in Miami before departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. On
Holland America Line Offers Mediterranean Cruises With “National Geographic Day Tours”
Holland America Line continues to bolster its reputation for providing exceptional travel opportunities with the introduction of “National Geographic Day Tours.” National Geographic is collaborating with Holland America Line to craft exclusive shore excursions for passengers to have an
Liv Cooke Sets New World Record Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas
In an exciting start to a year of record-breaking bookings, Royal Caribbean International collaborates with Liv Cooke, the world champion of freestyle football, for an extraordinary world record endeavor on Symphony of the Seas. With the AquaTheater as a backdrop, Liv Cooke accomplishes an impressiv
Virgin Voyages Unveils “A Virgin Celebration Voyage”
Virgin Voyages is celebrating the first season of their newest ship, The Resilient Lady, with a brand-new excursion: A Virgin Celebration Voyage. Sir Richard Branson has been charting the road for more than 50 years while creating one of the world’s most renowned businesses. On August 27, 2023,
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic And FOOD & WINE Unveil Wine-Focused Sailings On Columbia And Snake Rivers
Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic, the industry leader in remote expedition travel, is collaborating with FOOD & WINE for a new set of culinary expeditions! During the immersive eight-day Columbia and Snake Rivers Journey, presented by FOOD & WINE, enthusiasts of fine wines and delect
