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‘Scarlet Lady’ Going to Cuba in 2020

November 13, 2018November 14, 2018 by Editor

Virgin Voyages announced today that the company’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, will feature Cuba as one of her voyage destinations during her inaugural season in 2020. Virgin Voyages’ decision to sail to Cuba was influenced by customer and travel partner research it conducted in North America and the United Kingdom. Both groups consistently rank the Caribbean island as one of the most desired and interesting destinations to visit on a voyage. “Virgin Atlantic has been visiting Cuba …

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. introduces first school built with proceeds from Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign

October 15, 2018 by Editor

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announced the opening of Ivan Dawson Primary School, the first school to be constructed as a result of the company’s Hope Starts Here hurricane relief campaign. Together with All Hearts and Hands – Smart Response, the company raised over $2.5 million dollars to deliver early relief response and rebuild safe, resilient schools in the Caribbean communities impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. A portion of the proceeds was used to build the …

1st modern riverboat in U.S. history, American Song, has departed on inagural cruise from New Orleans

October 10, 2018 by Editor

American Song, the 1st modern riverboat in U.S. history, departed from the Port of New Orleans this past Saturday, October 6, 2018. Underway at 100% capacity, this historic new riverboat is off to a great start and is cruising the Mississippi River on its 8-day inaugural sailing between New Orleans and Memphis. American Song’s 184 guests are enjoying an unforgettable cruise with stops at Oak Alley, Baton Rouge, St. Francisville, Natchez, and Vicksburg, arriving in Memphis Friday, …

Silversea Cruises orders three new ships

October 8, 2018 by Editor

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) and Silversea Cruises today announced agreements to build three new ships for Silversea Cruises, the ultra-luxury and expedition cruise brand that recently joined the RCL family. Silversea signed a memorandum of understanding with German shipbuilder Meyer Werft to build two new vessels in a new “Evolution Class.” The first Evolution-class ship is expected to deliver in 2022. Silversea also signed a contract with Dutch shipbuilder Shipyard De Hoop to construct a …

Norwegian Cruise Line hosts Jon Bon Jovi’s ‘Runaway to Paradise’ cruises in spring and summer 2019

October 8, 2018 by Editor

Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in cruise travel, today announced it will host Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy® Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway To Paradise cruise vacations in partnership with Runaway Tours, creators of world-class intimate artists experiences, and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festival vacation experiences. Norwegian Jade will be hosting Runaway To Paradise’s Caribbean cruise, which will be sailing from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas on April 12-16, while Norwegian Pearl …

Crystal Unveils Low Solo Fares For 2018 & 2019 Ocean And River Sailings

September 28, 2018 by Editor

Solo travelers can take advantage of significant value on more than three dozen luxury voyages this year and next, as Crystal Cruises and Crystal River Cruises introduce a wide selection of sailings offering new low single supplements. With solo fares starting at just 110% of regular cruise fares, guests seeking to indulge in the global luxury travel experience independently can do so at a fraction of the regular all-inclusive cruise fares, which feature all shipboard and shoreside …

Port of Québec Welcomes First Disney Ship, Disney Magic

September 27, 2018 by Editor

City Celebrates Mickey’s Arrival with Fireworks and Special Events The first Disney cruise ship to sail the St. Lawrence, Disney Magic, arrived in Québec City yesterday and was welcomed over 5,000 residents and officials. Captain Mickey waved to the fans enthusiastically as the ship pulled into port. Evening fireworks celebrated the event as passengers and residents were treated to a magical display fitting for a Disney celebration. The 2,713-passenger Disney Magic is in port from September 26-28, …

Celebrity unveils new Port Everglades terminal

June 29, 2018 by Editor

Designed to leave guests in awe, Celebrity Cruises celebrates another milestone with the unveiling of the line’s first ever brand-designed cruise terminal, Terminal 25 (T25), located at Port Everglades in Hollywood, Fla. Designed to complement the sophistication of the terminal’s future resident – the industry’s most anticipated new ship, Celebrity Edge – T25 features cutting-edge technology and a sleek design, all crafted to create the ultimate guest experience. Brought to life in collaboration with Broward County’s Port …

MSC Seaview cruise ship is named in a glittering ceremony in the historic port of Genoa

June 12, 2018 by Editor

MSC Cruises has christened their new flagship, MSC Seaview, in true MSC Cruises style with a star-studded line-up, VIPs, key travel partners and international media as well as top management from MSC Cruises and its parent company MSC Group. Gianluigi Aponte, MSC Group’s founder and executive chairman as well as the ship owner, will attend together with the Aponte and Aponte-Vago families. MSC Cruises, Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line and brand market leader in Europe and South …

Carnival Cruise Line rolls out enhanced ‘Carnival Players Club’ Casino program with host of upgraded offers and experiences

June 8, 2018 by Editor

In its continued effort to provide its guests with a wide variety of choices and fun, Carnival Cruise Line is refreshing its Carnival Players Club casino program to give members even more access to unique offers and experiences, both on board and ashore. The program includes a new “Dealer’s Choice” offer with exclusive cruise savings opportunities, complimentary in-casino drinks for qualified guests, and invitation-only Carnival Players Club events. With this refresh, Carnival has also upgraded several new …