Jackie Sheckler Finch fell in love with cruising 35 years ago when she rode the magnificent Mississippi Queen riverboat in its inaugural 1976 voyage. A newspaper reporter, photographer and travel writer, Jackie has cruised on large and small vessels on numerous rivers and oceans. Read more...
Music lovers are going to have new bandstands for live entertainment at the Lido Pool on Holland America Oosterdam and Holland America Zuiderdam. The new additions are part of Holland America Evolution, a more than $500 million investment introducing guest-favorite venues, new staterooms and suites and other enhancements across six Vista and Signature Class ships. Expanding on Holland America Line’s already robust entertainment lineup, the addition gives guests even more opportunities to enjoy performances throughout their cruise …
Oceania Cruises is marking a major construction milestone for the first ship in the new Sonata class with the float out of Oceania Sonata. Featuring 695 rooms and suites, the ship now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue her interiors ahead of her highly-anticipated debut in August 2027. The vessel was floated out at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. “The float out of Oceania Sonata is an incredibly exciting moment …
Summer heat is still blasting many states but Princess Cruises has now announced some fun winter news for the annual Rose Parade on January 1, 2027. Princess Cruises will welcome the new year as an official participant in the 138th Rose Parade presented by Honda on the first day of 2027. Returning for a second consecutive year, Princess will unveil a breathtaking floral float inspired by the 2027 Tournament of Roses Theme – “Welcome.” …
Curious about the performers who will be appearing in Zac Brown’s Same Boat live music venue when the new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber is launched? Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has now announced the first artists set to take the stage. The featured performers were selected through a nationwide talent search and live showcase held earlier this year in Nashville. “These artists are the real deal. They’re great musicians, they know how to connect and move the …
Zac Brown Band concertgoers on Sunday night at Fenway Park received a surprise gift of Margaritaville at Sea cruises. The audience gift from Brown for 37,000 fans is valued at more than $40 million. “Tonight we’re going to do something that even Jimmy would say is crazy,” Brown announced just before the band’s performance of “Same Boat,” the 2021 hit that Brown collaborated with the late Jimmy Buffett. “I’m buying every single person here a cruise for …
Celebrity Cruises is reimagining one of its most beloved ships with the reveal of the newly modernized Celebrity Reflection. Setting sail in March 2027, Celebrity Reflection will deliver new ways to experience the Caribbean. As the second Solstice Series ship to be made new again, the transformation introduces 13 new spaces. “Celebrity Cruises is constantly dreaming up ways to innovate and elevate what we deliver for our guests, which is what makes this fleet modernization program so …
Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line will make company history on Jan. 28, 2027, as the line’s three ships – Paradise, Islander and newest flagship Beachcomber, come together in Nassau for the first time. To mark the occasion, multi-platinum artist, three-time GRAMMYH award winner and AMA Veterans Voice Award recipient Zac Brown Band will perform an exclusive concert for Margaritaville at Sea guests at the Nassau Cruise Port Amphitheatre. “This is more than a celebration of our fleet; …
Oceania Cruises is inviting travelers travelers to discover the Caribbean’s vibrant cultures, sun-drenched islands and diverse coastal destinations aboard the line’s newest and most recently refreshed ships, all offering a sophisticated, adults-only environment. Each itinerary, ranging from seven to 14 days, is designed for guests to explore the region from a new perspective. Sailing aboard Oceania Cruises’ intimate, luxurious ships, including Oceania Marina, Oceania Vista and Oceania Allura, for the Caribbean season at the end of 2026 …
Holland America Line’s Zuiderdam has been announced as the next ship in the Holland America Evolution program as part of the line’s largest fleet update in its 153-year history. Building on the momentum of Oosterdam, Zuiderdam is the second of six ships revealed as part of Holland America Evolution. Voyages aboard Zuiderdam following its Evolution enhancements are now open for booking. “We’re building on that momentum and look forward to sharing more details, including itineraries, very soon,” …
Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers will now have a new cruise ship joining Viking’s growing fleet – the Viking Dagur. The 190-guest Viking Dagur will welcome guests in 95 staterooms. The ship features the elegant Scandinavian design and industry-leading innovations for which Viking is known. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Dagur to our award-winning river fleet,” Leah Talactac, president and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. “The arrival …
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