Upcoming U.S. Flagship MSC Seascape Completes Successful Sea Trials
Geneva, Switzerland – MSC Seascape successfully completed her first intensive systems tests at sea during a multi-day trial from August 17-20. This will be MSC Cruises’ fourth Seaside-class ship and second in the Seaside EVO subclass built by Fincantieri in Italy, which is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups. The Seaside EVO ships are an evolution of […]
Royal Caribbean Announces 2023-24 Year-round Holidays From Singapore To Thailand, Vietnam, Japan And More
SINGAPORE – Vacationers can set their sights on more ways to explore Asia and make lifelong holiday memories. Royal Caribbean International has released its line-up of holidays on Spectrum of the Seas for 2023-2024, and longer cruises are making a comeback. A mix of new 5- to 12-night cruises will whisk adventurers to far-flung destinations in Hong Kong, Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam, joining the cruise […]
Carnival Luminosa Opens for Sale as the Newest Fun Ship Prepares to Join the Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Now Accepting Reservations for Australia and Alaska Sailings from Nov. 6, 2022, through April 2024 Carnival Cruise Line announced on Wednesday (Aug 24) that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship Carnival Luminosa which will debut from Brisbane, Australia Nov. 6, 2022, before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May. When […]
Viking’s Newest Ship On The Nile River Named In Luxor By The 8th Earl Of Carnarvon
Los Angeles – Viking on Monday (Aug 22) named its newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. As part of the intimate event, the company’s first ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—an evolution of the naval tradition that […]
MSC Cruises Updates Winter 22/23 Deployment
Geneva, Switzerland – MSC Cruises announced an update on Monday (Aug 22) to its Winter 2022/23 program as follows: MSC Virtuosa will replace MSC Preziosa in Northern Europe, offering the planned “Northern Pearl” sailings—a newly introduced winter itinerary in 2021. The 7-night cruises visit Hamburg (Germany); Zeebrugge, serving Bruges and Brussels (Belgium); Rotterdam (the Netherlands); Le Havre, serving Paris (France); […]
MSC Cruises Expands Onboard Activities With Fresh Options And New Chances To Enjoy Guest Favorites
MSC Cruises’ popular Family Deck Party to be available across entire U.S. fleet by fall New International Meet cocktail and dinner gathering rolling out immediately Additional networking options available for variety of groups Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Guests on any of MSC Cruises’ modern, glamorous ships sailing from U.S. ports will find a fresh mix of onboard […]
AIDA celebrates Oktoberfest on board with well-known party bands
During the Oktoberfest this year, the well-known party acts Die HÖHNER, Gletscherfezzer and Tim Toupet will ensure great fun on board AIDA. From September 24, 2022, the motto will be “O’zapft is” on AIDAprima’s seven-day cruise to the most beautiful cities in Western Europe. The highlight of the atmospheric festive program is the appearance of […]
Seabourn Removing Vaccine Requirement For Most Voyages And Eliminating Pre-cruise Testing For Vaccinated Guests
SEATTLE — Seabourn is updating its COVID-19 guest protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation. These changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after Sept. 6, 2022. Under the new simplified procedures, for most cruises under 16 nights, […]
Holland America Line Simplifies COVID-19 Procedures
SEATTLE — Holland America Line is updating its “Travel Well” COVID-19 protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation. These changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after Sept. 6, 2022. Under the simplified procedures, for most voyages up […]
New AIDA advertising campaign surprises with special effects in 3D
AIDA Cruises presents digital outdoor advertising with 3D animation on a total of 100 digital screens and towers in Hamburg starting today (Aug 15) Together with Ströer, the nationally renowned outdoor advertising provider, AIDA Cruises is bringing the new trend of three-dimensional campaigns to Hamburg. For the first time, digital outdoor advertising with an animated […]
