SeaDream Yacht Club’s twin yachts have been honored as two of the best cruise ships in the world in the prestigious 2023 World Cruise Awards. SeaDream II is named “World’s Best Small Cruise Ship” and SeaDream I “Best Cruise Ship for Romance”. The World Cruise Awards are recognized globally for Read more
The Italian town of Otranto, in the Puglia region, has been added as a brand new port of call for selected sailings in 2025. Southern France’s Saint Raphael is also a new addition, and Nice makes its debut as a home-port for the tall-ship cruise line. Otranto, Italy’s easternmost town Read more
Marella Cruises has rolled out Starlink across its fleet, an improved Wi-Fi connectivity and experience on board. Starlink is a division of SpaceX – the spacecraft manufacturer and satellite communication company founded by Elon Musk which provides internet services for residences and businesses, but also transportation providers including aviation and Read more
Explora Journeys, the luxury travel brand of MSC Group will celebrate the naming ceremony of EXPLORA I in New York City. The maritime tradition of cutting a ribbon to break a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow to officially name the ship and bring good luck, will be conducted Read more
Princess Cruises, renowned for its commitment to culinary excellence and world-class hospitality, has embarked on a new culinary journey to meet the evolving tastes and dietary needs of its guests. In response to a surging demand for plant-based cuisine, Princess Cruises is introducing a series of creatively crafted vegan menus, Read more
Celebrity Cruises’ announced today that its newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, lived up to its name, reaching the pinnacle of its construction milestones with the successful completion of its first open ocean sailing. During the traditional shipbuilding process known as sea trials, Celebrity Ascent completed a series of maneuverability skills designed to test the Read more
Ambassador Cruise Line has this week launched the all-new Ambassador Cruise Line App for iOS and Android to provide the ultimate companion for guests who have made a booking with the premium value, no-fly operator. The user-friendly app takes key features from Ambassador’s existing My Ambassador Sailing website and All-Aboard Read more
Riviera: The Most Elegant Way to Explore America’s Largest State, with Destination-Rich Itineraries Brimming with Unique Culinary Experiences and Immersive Shore Excursions. Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announced the recently re-inspired and better-than-new 1,250-guest Riviera will sail her first season in Alaska in summer 2025. Read more
Virgin Voyages, the multi award-winning brand known for making waves, has announced Michelle Bentubo as its Chief Operating Officer, making her one of very few female cruise industry leaders who directly oversee all operations including marine & technical functions. Bentubo’s 30+ years of travel and operations experience, along with seven Read more
Drum roll, please: The next revolutionary vacation is on the horizon, and its name is Star of the Seas. Just shy of 100 days until the introduction of the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation with the first in the Icon Class lineup, Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has revealed the name of Read more
Queen Anne will boast the widest selection of fitness, beauty, thermal and spa facilities so far seen on a Cunard ship, with its reimagined Mareel Wellness & Beauty proposition heralding a new era of wellbeing at sea. As the world’s most iconic luxury cruise line nears the six-month countdown to Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, announced today that it is set to introduce nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its diverse 19-ship fleet. Beginning this week and on a rolling basis, the Company will open for sale for the first time ever three new solo stateroom Read more