Known as “The Love Boat,” Princess Cruises now has a new love potion onboard its popular cruise ships. Pantalones Organic Tequila was created by movie favorite Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila. “Matthew and Camila personify the timeless ‘Love Boat’ story, first meeting over margaritas and igniting a life partnership of romance, family and experiences,” John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, said in a press release. “Their attitude, energy and passion for delivering a story-based spirit with …
Viking is celebrating its historic return to China as the Viking Yi Dun completed her first voyage from Shanghai to Hong Kong. “With its ancient history and rich culture, China is a phenomenal destination that many curious travelers have not yet had the opportunity to experience,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. “For 15 years, we introduced China to guests on our Yangtze River itineraries. Now, we are proud to offer …
Explora Journeys recently staged a triple celebration as the new luxury brand continues to grow towards a total of six ships planned by 2028. At Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente near Genoa, Italy, Explora celebrated the delivery of EXPLORA II, the keel laid-in coin ceremony for liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered EXPLORA III and the first steel cut for LNG-fueled EXPLORA IV. “The delivery of EXPLORA II represents a significant milestone for Explora Journeys and the MSC …
Planning a summer 2025 cruise? American Cruise Lines has a beauty for you. The only cruise line offering luxury overnight Hudson River cruises, American Cruise Lines is expanding its 8-Day Hudson River Summer Classic cruise for 2025. For years, American Cruise Lines’ popular Hudson River Fall Foliage cruises have operated only in September and October, often selling out over a year in advance. This year, American Cruise Lines tested several early summer sailings in May and June, …
Look closely when the high-powered race car roars around the track in the new “F1” movie. See the vivid MSC Cruises logo? That’s right, MSC Cruises has partnered with the eagerly anticipated Formula 1 film. Brad Pitt stars as former F1 driver Sonny Hayes who backs off after suffering a major crash in the 1990s. Years later, when a struggling F1 team owner portrayed by Academy Award winner Javier Barden, asks Hayes to join APXGP as a …
Fans of Princess cruises, actor Liev Schreiber and Irish whiskey are in for a triple treat. Princess Cruises has added Schreiber’s award-winning Sláinte Irish Whiskey to the cruise line’s prestigious Love Line Premium Liquors collection. Guests can now enjoy this celebrated whiskey in a series of exclusive cocktails crafted specifically for Princess Cruises. “Sláinte (pronounced “slahn-cha”) is the Irish cheer for good health: uniting people, celebrating moments, embracing life – exactly what our guests experience on our …
Mark your calendar for a 2025 feast at sea. Sea Cloud Cruises has announced a delicious San Juan Guest Chef Series onboard Sea Cloud Spirit’s January 2025 Puerto Rico sailings. Curated by award-winning food writer Kathleen Squires and husband Ronnie Rodriguez, proprietors of Chef’s Dinner Table in New York, each of the four new itineraries will be hosted by an acclaimed Puerto Rican chef handpicked to showcase the island’s culinary culture. “Sea Cloud Cruises has focused efforts …
More than 60,000 slices of fresh-from-the-oven pizza were devoured by Princess Cruises guests at multiple venues aboard the fleet of Love Boats to earn the cruise line as having the “World’s Largest Pizza Party.” “There was great excitement on board as Princess Cruises set a Guinness World Records title for World’s Largest Pizza Party at multiple venues,” Callie Smith, adjudicator from Guinness World Records, said in a press release. The record-breaking challenge took place simultaneously on 16 …
Jimmy Buffett sings his hit song “Margaritaville” from a jumbo movie screen on the cruise ship top deck. Passengers cheer him with cold drinks while some shout “Fins up” while clasping two hands atop their heads for the traditional Parrothead salute. Although the beloved singer, songwriter, musician, author and businessman died Sept. 1, 2023, at age 76 after a long fight with a rare skin cancer, Buffett’s legacy continues to grow. A new ship in his Margaritaville …
A Tina Turner song puts the Holland America Line audience in high gear. Following are more songs by Enya, Kylie Minogue and former Las Vegas entertainer Lola Falana as sung by cruise line performers. Holland America Line is adding to its award-winning entertainment lineup with the introduction of four new mainstage shows in 2024. The concert-style productions are fronted by multi-talented headliners supported by an ensemble of singers and dancers. “We are excited to have a set …
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