Holland America Line Adds 2023 Grand Africa Voyage
On Holland America Line’s Grand Africa Voyage, wanderlusters can go in search of Africa’s “Big Five” and experience a diverse collection of cultures across the vast continent — all without international air travel from the United States or with a convenient flight from Canada. Grand Africa is among the newest additions to Holland America Line’s collection of longer cruises, giving guests another way to see the world from their doorstep.
Doha, Qatar to Host Naming Ceremony for MSC World Europa
Doha, Qatar to host naming ceremony for MSC World Europa, MSC’S most environmentally advanced cruise ship hailed as representing “the future of cruising.”
Carnival Gives First Taste of Carnival Celebration
For all the many toast-worthy moments to come on board Carnival Celebration, set to debut at PortMiami in November, Carnival Cruise Line is giving a glimpse at some of the special cocktails created to flavor future vacations on board its next new ship with an homage to the cruise line’s hometown homeport.
Princess Cruises Offers The Love Boat Sale
Cruising, “life’s sweetest reward,” just set a new course for adventure and love with Princess Cruises’ The Love Boat Sale, starting today and running through October 31, 2022.
MSC Seascape to feature new thrill ride – ROBOTRON
MSC Cruises announced a range of advanced onboard entertainment options on the upcoming MSC Seascape, starting with ROBOTRON – a thrilling amusement ride coming to the seas for the first time and combining the breath-taking rush of a rollercoaster with personalized music and lighting.
Virgin Voyages unveils the Sailing Club Perks Program
As an exciting precursor to the most epic loyalty program at sea, set to make its formal debut in 2023, Virgin Voyages is saying “Ahoy!” to The Sailing Club. This incredible dual-pronged perks program is teeming with brilliant benefits and exclusive offers for the remainder of 2022 and unlocks a limited window of opportunity for its Sailors to elevate themselves to the brand’s highest status tier in 2023.
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Silversea to Use SpaceX’s Starlink
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) announced today its plan to implement SpaceX’s Starlink – making the Group the first in the cruise industry to adopt its high-speed, low-latency connectivity for a better onboard experience for guests and crew fleetwide. The innovative broadband internet service will be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships, along with all new vessels for each of the brands.
MSC Cruises Relaxes Protocols For U.S. Guests
MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest and fastest-growing cruise brand, will update health and safety protocols for U.S. residents on cruises departing from U.S. ports to the Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Norwegian Cruise Line Officially Welcomes Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland.
Celebrity Ascent Construction Begins
Coin Ceremony Marks the Rise of Fourth Ship in the Line’s Game-Changing Edge Series
Carnival Luminosa Opens for Sale
Carnival Luminosa Opens for Sale as the Newest Fun Ship Prepares to Join the Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Royal Caribbean Announces 2023-24 Year-Round Holidays From Singapore
Holidaymakers Can Look Forward to Short Getaways and Longer Adventures With 3- to 12-night Cruises on Spectrum of the Seas
MSC Seascape Completes Successful Sea Trials
MSC Seascape, the second ship in the Seaside EVO class, enters final phase of preparation for inaugural season in the Caribbean in four months. The innovative ship will feature elegant dining venues and immersive entertainment options, all while bringing guests closer to the sea.
Princess Upgrade? Yes, Please!
New Princess Upgrade Program Allows Cruisers the Opportunity to Bid on Higher Stateroom Categories
Princess Cruises Joins Trackhouse Racing
Princess will serve as the primary sponsor on Suárez’s No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro at the Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International race on Aug. 21 and at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway on Oct. 23.
Virgin Voyages Announces $550 Million in New Funding
Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering irresistible cruise vacations, today announced it has closed on $550 million in new capital raise to support its growth.
Carnival Bookings Double After COVID Protocols Simplified
After announcing last Friday that it was revising pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements that will allow more guests to sail, Carnival Cruise Line said today that its booking activity for Monday, Aug. 15 was nearly double the level for the equivalent day in 2019.
MSC Cruises Expands Onboard Activities
Guests on any of MSC Cruises’ modern, glamorous ships sailing from U.S. ports will find a fresh mix of onboard activities this summer—with options for everyone from solo travelers to large families.