Holland America Line Expands ‘Alaska Up Close’ Onboard Program
With Holland America Line’s “Alaska Up Close,” guests on Alaska cruises are deeply immersed in the local culture with informative onboard programming, sea-to-table dining and award-winning shore excursions.
Viking Saturn Named by Metropolitan Opera Chairman Ann Ziff
Viking® (www.viking.com) today named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Saturn®, with a celebration in New York City.
Holland America Line Set To Sail Most Diverse Asia Cruise Season In 2024-2025
For Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Asia season, the cruise line is set to explore the Far East with departures from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of the most exciting cities across 10 countries, with a strong focus on Japan.
New Contest from Princess Cruises: Walk to Win a Custom All-Electric Porsche Taycan
The Walk to Win™ Porsche contest gives fitness fans and cruisers the opportunity to win a custom branded, high-performance Taycan valued at $100,000.
Royal Caribbean Group Announces Ground-Breaking Biofuel Testing
This summer, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) will set a new industry milestone in alternative fuel use when Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas, set sail in Europe using sustainable biofuel to meet part of the ships’ fuel needs.
UNWTO and MSC Foundation Partners With UNWTO For Sustainability Courses
UNWTO is working with the MSC Foundation to deliver a series of sustainability-related education courses on board the MSC Euribia cruise ship.
Jay Leno Named Godfather of Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line today announced that acclaimed late night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno will serve as its first ever godfather to one of its ships, Carnival Venezia™, at a celebratory event on June 14, 2023 when the ship is blessed and enters service from New York City.
Holland America Line's Updated Canaletto Menu
Fresh pasta made on board and authentic Italian dishes are the focus of Holland America Line's updated Canaletto menu. Guests dining at the specialty restaurant, which is open for dinner only, can indulge in a meal that includes several new selections, along with signature favorites that remain on the menu.
Silversea Offers Limited-Time Expedition Exclusive
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has announced a limited-time initiative to invite guests to experience the highest standards in expedition cruising.
MSC World America Celebrates Coin Ceremony
MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest and fastest growing cruise line, celebrated a key milestone today in its strategic U.S. expansion and commitment to sustainability with the Coin Ceremony for MSC World America.
Carnival Venezia Is Now on Its Way to New York
Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed its first guests to experience “Carnival Fun Italian Style” aboard the cruise line’s latest addition to the fleet, Carnival Venezia, as the ship began sailing in Europe on its way to New York City.
Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 'Legendary Voyages' to Australia and South Pacific
Three Holland America Line ships are set to explore the lush landscapes and natural wonders of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. From unspoiled islands to cosmopolitan cities, Westerdam will spend the season Down Under, while Koningsdam and Zaandam each offer a longer Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific and Hawaii.
Oceania Cruises' Chef Alexis Quaretti Inducted into Maîtres Cuisiniers de France
Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is proud to announce that Chef Alexis Quaretti, Senior Culinary Director, has been inducted into the prestigious echelons of the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France. Quaretti joins Oceania Cruises' Vice President of Culinary Eric Barale, who served as Quaretti's godfather into the program.
MSC Cruises and NatureMetrics Join Forces to Research Endangered Marine Species
MSC Cruises and MSC Foundation announced an innovative partnership today with NatureMetrics, the pioneering nature intelligence and environmental DNA specialists.
Carnival Pride Begins Europe Season from Barcelona
Carnival Pride is embarking today on her first sailing of the Europe summer season, sporting the signature Carnival red, white and blue hull design for the first time, after undergoing extensive enhancements that include bow-to-stern upgrades to enhance accessibility on the ship for guests with disabilities.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas Dining Options
Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is turning the tables in January 2024 with an unmatched lineup of dining experiences designed for every type of family and vacationer. Travelers with an appetite for adventure can have their pick of more than 20 new and signature ways to dine and make memories, a combination of elevated experiences, spots for quick bites and venues made for families with kids.
Viking Announces New Expedition Voyages in the Arctic
Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced three new summer season expedition voyages in the Arctic. Debuting in July 2025, the new itineraries, which range from 13 to 27 days, explore the polar north in Canada and Greenland, with two of the three voyages visiting the Canadian High Arctic.
The Curious and the Sea: Silversea Unveils 140-Day 2026 World Cruise
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has unveiled details on its 140-day World Cruise 2026, ‘The Curious and the Sea’—the most diverse and immersive voyage in the cruise line’s history, which broadens the largest collection of extended sailings in ultra-luxury cruising.