Holland America Line Adds Second Commemorative 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing in April 2023 Aboard Rotterdam

SEATTLE — As its 150th anniversary approaches April 18, 2023, Holland America Line is adding a second commemorative transatlantic crossing aboard Rotterdam to the schedule of celebratory events. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 3, 2023, the 16-night itinerary sails to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, retracing in reverse the company’s first voyage. From Fort Lauderdale, the ship heads to New York City and makes a rare […]
Carnival Cruise Line To Bring Costa Venezia To The U.S. In 2023, Costa Firenze In 2024, To Sail As Part Of The Carnival Fleet

MIAMI – Carnival Cruise Line is teaming up with Costa Cruises to create a new concept for Carnival’s North American guests when COSTA® by CARNIVAL® debuts in the spring of 2023 and Costa Venezia TM joins the Carnival fleet sailing from New York. Costa Venezia will be followed by Costa Firenze TM arriving in the spring of 2024 […]
P&O Cruises prepares to launch first-ever escape room at sea on board Arvia with brand new behind-the-scenes footage

P&O Cruises has released a brand new behind-the-scenes video showcasing Mission Control, the first-ever escape room experience at sea. Available exclusively on P&O Cruise’s newest ship Arvia which launches in December 2022, Mission Control is a unique immersive experience, combining an escape game with multimedia simulation and a live-action story. View the trailer here and behind-the-scenes videos here […]
Carnival Cruise Line Returns To New York City

NEW YORK – With Carnival Magic’s arrival to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on Thursday (Jun 16), Carnival Cruise Line marks its return to guest operations from the city in more than two years and celebrates its restart in all 14 of its U.S. homeports. To commemorate the special day, Carnival Magic team members welcomed guests […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®’ 2025 World Cruise Sells Out Before Officially Opening for Bookings

MIAMI — For the fourth year running, Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has sold out its world cruise in record time, with the sailing being completely reserved prior to officially opening for bookings on June 15, 2022. The sailing, which at 150 nights is the longest in the cruise line’s history, had fares starting at $86,999 per guest for a Deluxe Veranda […]
Guests To “Savor The World” With Immersive Culinary Experiences On Upcoming Flagship MSC World Europa

MSC Cruises’ first LNG-powered ship will offer a plethora of innovative culinary and mixology concepts, global partnerships, and signature experiences for families and foodies alike MSC World Europa will officially welcome guests in December 2022 and will spend her inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf region Geneva, Switzerland – MSC World Europa’s first guests will embark […]
Carnival Cruise Line Announces That Costa Luminosa Will Transfer to the Carnival Fleet and Start Service in November 2022

Carnival Cruise Line announced on Wednesday (Jun 14) that Costa Luminosa will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa™ in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia. The acquisition of Luminosa is an update to the previously announced plans for Carnival to take Costa Magica, which will now remain at Costa Cruises. After […]
Westerdam’s Return to Service June 12 in Seattle Marks Holland America Line’s Completion of Full Fleet Sailing Again

SEATTLE — Holland America Line’s Westerdam returned to service Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Port of Seattle in Washington, marking the last ship in the fleet to resume operations. Westerdam embarked guests for seven-day Alaska Explorer cruise roundtrip from Seattle that will position it in Alaska through the end of September. To commemorate the occasion, Holland America Line held a ceremony in the terminal attended by the […]
Seabourn Announces The Return Of Seabourn Sojourn

SEATTLE – Seabourn celebrated the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn from Athens, Greece on Monday (Jun 6). The ultra-luxury cruise line now has all five of its ships in operation for the first time since March 2020. This summer, Seabourn Sojourn will join Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest in the Mediterranean, while Seabourn Ovation will visit Northern […]
Royal Caribbean Sets For International Shores On Singapore Cruises

SINGAPORE – Holidaymakers can now set their sights on adventures beyond the shores of Singapore with Royal Caribbean International. Cruises to somewhere are making a long-awaited comeback in Singapore when Spectrum of the Seas begins cruising to popular destinations in Malaysia as soon as 30th June. With the combination of adventures on board and ashore in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, the new 3- and 4-night itineraries on Asia’s […]
