Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Appoints José E. Cil to Board of Directors
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has appointed José E. Cil to its Board of Directors. He will now serve as an independent director beginning on October 6, 2023. The Board of Directors has expanded from eight to nine members, seven of whom are independent. Mr. Cil will serve as a member of
Silversea Cruises’ Commissions 1,800 Art Pieces For Silver Nova
With as many as 1,800 pieces, Silver Nova’s art collection is the largest aboard any ship in the history of Silversea Cruises! 59 artists from 25 countries were commissioned to create a new way of sensing, being, and discovering aboard Silver Nova. The collection brings guests on a visual journ
Royal Caribbean’s Newest Icon Class Ship Star of the Seas To Debut in 2025
Royal Caribbean has introduced its newest Icon Class ship set to debut for a summer 2025 season! The ship, Star of the Seas, follows the introduction of the one-of-a-kind combination of vacation excursions aboard Icon of the Seas! Icon’s debut brings the beginning of a new era in unique vacation e
Holland America Line Welcomes the Season with Donation to San Diego Police Foundation
On October 2, 2023, Holland Cruise Line opened its 2023 – 2024 cruise season! In honor of Holland Cruise Line’s 150th anniversary, the cruise line donated $10,000 to the local San Diego Police Foundation. Rafael Castellanos, Chairman, Port of San Diego Board of Commissioners; Harbor Police C
Norwegian Cruise Line Expands Solo Stateroom Category Across Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line announces its plans to introduce 1000 solo staterooms fleetwide. For the first time, three new solo stateroom categories, Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony, will be available for sale, for sailings starting January 2, 2024. Guests who stay in the new stat
Princess Cruise Introduces Expanded Vegan Menu for Plant- Based Cruises
Princess Cruise has introduced a series of vegan menus onboard the fleet, in line with its commitment of providing excellent cuisine for all. The new menus combine gourmet culinary tastes with eco-consciousness. The items on these menus are prepared without animal products and offer a variety o
Holland America Line Installs Space X’s Starlink on More than Half Its Fleet
Holland America Line has updated its internet to Space X’s Starlink onboard over half of its fleet. The first ship to receive this high-speed internet was Koningsdam, and now Oosterdam, Volendam, Westerdam, Zaandam, and Zuiderdam also have high-speed internet onboard. Starlink is a sat
Norwegian Cruise Line Launches New “Wheel of Fortune” Show in Spring 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that it has paired with Sony Pictures Television and TimePlay INC to bring a new “Wheel of Fortune” game show on 16 of its ships in Spring 2024. Powered by TimePlay Inc.’s interactive technology and located in the main theater, guests will be able to w
Oceania Cruises Shares 2025 Summer Voyage Lineup
Oceania Cruises shares its 2025 Summer Voyage Lineup featuring an extensive and diverse collection of more than 100 itineraries and 50 Grand Voyages! Going on sale on October 4, 2023, travelers can choose from a selection of curated European voyages, Canadian and New England cruises, exciting
Carnival Cruise Line Ships Sail to New Grand Bahama Port in 2025
Today, guests can begin booking up to 400 different cruises with 12 Carnival Cruise Line ships sailing to Celebration Key! First calls to this port destination will begin in July of 2025. “As the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests, Celebration Key wil
Holland America Line Arrives in Phoenix with Alaska Cruise Adventures
On Saturday November 4, 2023, Holland America Line brings the Great Land to Phoenix, Arizona! An all day Alaskan Cruise and Travel show will begin at 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. All Arizonians are welcome to learn about the best ways to experience Alaska with Holland America Line. “Our Alaska cruises
MSC Meraviglia Sails into Newport as the Largest Ship of the Season
MSC Meraviglia has just arrived in Newport, Rhode Island, to begin her inaugural Canada and New England itinerary! The ship is set to visit destinations in Canada and New England after beginning her journey overlooking Newport’s gorgeous autumn scenery and historic colonial architecture. “
Royal Caribbean Announces Utopia of Seas Update
Today, Royal Caribbean has announced that its newest ship Utopia of the Seas has floated for the first time. This milestone makes the Oasis Class ship one step closer to being ready for its July 2024 debut. With features such as the longest dry sea slide, The Ultimate Abyss, and more than 40 w
Oceania Cruises’ Vista Earns Perfect U.S. Health Inspection Score
Oceania Cruises reports that its new ship,Vista, earned a perfect score of 100 on its most recent U.S. Public Health Inspection (U.S.P.H), conducted by the Center for Disease Prevention and Control ( CDC). The inspection occurred on September 20, 2023, while the ship was in Boston on the third
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas Meets Float Out Milestone
Over the weekend, Utopia of the Seas floated for the first time in Saint-Nazaire, France, marking a major milestone for construction. By July 2024, the Oasis Class ship will debut in Port Canaveral, Florida! A cruise ship’s “float out” is a major event for a cruise ship, noting that the cruise
Cunard Introduces New 2025 Voyages
For over 180 years, Cunard has been a leader in ocean travel, and the brand is offering guests an addition of 180 new itineraries in 2025! Exclusive Cunard World Club Members will be available to book a reservation on October 4, 2023. Bookings will be available to the general public on October
Royal Caribbean’s Symphony of the Seas Tests Biofuel to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Royal Caribbean announced that Symphony of the Seas has become the first ship in the maritime industry to successfully test and use biofuel blends as a fuel source. The company confirmed that the onboard technical systems of Symphony of the Seas met operational standards without an
Princess Cruises Launches “Hollywood Insider” Themed Cruises in October 2023
Princess Cruise announced that it is debuting a series of three “Hollywood Insider” themed cruises, onboard California Coastal voyages in October 2023. “As the leading cruise line on the west coast and with our connection to Hollywood as the idyllic, co-starring backdrop on ‘The Love Boa
Royal Caribbean Reveals Hideaway Beach, Adult-Exclusive Day Resort
Hideaway Beach, a secluded destination far from the kids, is the latest addition to Royal Caribbean International’s Coco Beach Club! This adult-only escape is coming soon in 2024. “Hideaway Beach is a completely new vibe and experience that vacationers are looking for on Perfect Day at