Cunard Announces New 2025 Program for Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Victoria

COURTESY Cunard: VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cunard has pioneered ocean travel for more than 180 years and now the luxury cruise line is offering travelers the chance to set sail on more unforgettable holidays with the release of 180 new voyages for 2025. “With 180 fantastic itineraries to choose from, there really is a Cunard voyage for everyone.” Voyages will be available to book from 8am EST on October 4, 2023, exclusively for Cunard …

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN REVEALS HIDEAWAY BEACH, THE FIRST ADULTS-ONLY ESCAPE ON PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY

The All-New Beachfront Paradise Opens on the Top-Rated Private Island in The Bahamas in January 2024  September 2023 – Opening January 2024, the new Hideaway Beach on Royal Caribbean’s award-winning Perfect Day at CocoCay will welcome vacationers to enjoy an adults-only escape that includes new dedicated spots for drinks and bites. Highlights include On the Rocks, an al fresco bar along the rocky shore with endless views, that will serve up drinks like frozen margaritas and mai …

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Happy Anniversary – 20 Years – Congratulations to CruiseCompete!

A 20-year anniversary for a cruise travel company is indeed a significant milestone and a big deal in the travel industry. Achieving two decades of successful operation in a highly competitive and dynamic sector like the cruise industry demonstrates stability, reliability, and a strong track record of serving customers. 7 Reasons CruiseCompete Has Thrived for over 20 Years: Trust and Reputation: The fact that our company has been around for two decades suggests it has earned the …

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ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES NAMES SOLO ANTARCTIC EXPLORER PREET CHANDI AS WORLD VOYAGER GODMOTHER

COURTESY Atlas Ocean Voyages: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., September 6, 2023 – Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising, announces British physiotherapist and British Army Captain Harpreet “Preet” Kaur Chandi MBE will serve as the godmother for the cruise line’s newest luxury yacht, World Voyager, debuting this fall in Antarctica. Preet Chandi gained international recognition in 2022 when she completed a remarkable solo expedition across Antarctica to the South Pole. In January 2023, she further solidified …

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CRYSTAL SYMPHONY RETURNS TO SERVICE FOLLOWING MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR REFURBISHMENT

Ship Sets Sail Today From Athens on Inaugural Voyage COURTESY Crystal MIAMI (Sept. 1, 2023) – Today Crystal Symphony officially re-enters service following an extensive refurbishment after being purchased by A&K Travel Group last summer. Departing on its inaugural voyage from Athens, the vessel which accommodates 606 guests, joins sister ship Crystal Serenity in an exciting new chapter for the renowned brand. With nearly one staff member per guest and an impressive space-to-guest ratio (84.2 cu. ft. …

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Oceania Allura – Reservations Open September 13, 2023

Allura’s 2025 Inaugural Season is right around the corner. Oceania is super excited for launch and shares that excitement: Sister ship to Vista, Allura mirrors our collective fascination with the world’s vast spectrum of cultures, people and cuisines. From the beauty of ancient cities lining the Eastern Mediterranean to the distinctive charms of ports across the vast mosaic of the Americas, Allura’s 2025 Inaugural Season invites you to sail away to treasured favorites alongside intriguing off-the-beaten-path destinations …

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Explore these 2023 rare offers with no single supplement and 2-for-1 fares on Swan Hellenic

  With over 70 years of experience and new 5-Star Luxury Ships, Swan Hellenic is offering some incredible deals on their authentic, intimate and unforgettable sailings in extraordinary locations.These sailings offer 2-for-1 fares or no single supplement. ·         Kangerlussuaq – Kangerlussuaq | 5-Sep-2023 – 21-Sep-2023 Kangerlussuaq – Halifax | 21-Sep-2023 – 6-Oct-2023 Palermo – Piraeus | 4-Sep-2023 – 12-Sep-2023 Piraeus – Istanbul |12-Sep-2023 – 23-Sep-2023 Istanbul – Limasso l 21-Sep-2023 – 6-Oct-2023 Limassol – Jeddah | 3-Oct-2023 – 14-Oct-2023 Port Victoria (Mahe Island) | 24-Oct-2023 – …

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CELEBRITY CRUISES CONTINUES CARIBBEAN EXPANSION WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW ITINERARIES BRINGING FOUR SHIPS TO THREE FLORIDA PORTS

Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Summit expand offerings out of South Florida’s Port Everglades More opportunities than ever before to experience Perfect Day at CocoCay For the first time, Celebrity Equinox will offer 7-night cruises out of Port Canaveral Celebrity Constellation to offer more frequent 7-night cruises out of Port Tampa Bay COURTESY Celebrity Cruises: MIAMI (August 15, 2023) –Celebrity Cruises, the award-winning premium cruise line pioneering resort travel at sea, is thrilled to unveil all-new Caribbean offerings …

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EXPLORA I SETS SAIL ON HER MAIDEN JOURNEY

The luxury ship departed from Copenhagen in Denmark for a seven-night sailing to Reykjavik in Iceland with visits en route to Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney. COURTESY Explora Journeys: Copenhagen, 2 August, 2023 – EXPLORA I, the first ship to join the fleet of Explora Journeys, has commenced her maiden journey for a seven-night sailing that will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland. The first …

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Listen to CruiseCompete’s Latest Podcast w/Aces Cruising CEO Tom Hollembaek on Antarctica, Expedition Cruising, Explora Journeys, the State of the Cruise Market …

 … and much, much more! Tom Hollembaek, Aces Cruising CEO on Antarctica, Expedition Cruising, Explora Journeys, the state of the Cruise Market and much much more (buzzsprout.com) July 27, 2023 Season 3 Episode 1 ~CruiseCompete’s Cruise Podcast ***** Join CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein as He Provides Interviews and Expertise CruiseCompete’s Cruise Podcasts Entertain With Invaluable Advice for Cruise Travelers In a series of podcasts, Bob Levinstein, CEO of CruiseCompete, interviews cruise travel experts about their cruise experiences …

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