Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam is set to debut in December 2018; and when the ship sets sail from the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy it will feature distinct stateroom enhancements. The newest 2,666-guest Pinnacle-Class ship will have eight more staterooms than sister-ship Koningsdam, and all categories have been reimagined from top to bottom to showcase more thoughtful touches and…
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European Waterways Completes $500K Upgrade Program
Hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways announced the completion of a $500,000 upgrade and refurbishing program across the company’s fleet as it prepares to launch its 2018 season. The upgrades addressed every aspect of the company’s hotel barges, from the operation of the vessels themselves, to the dining, entertainment and sleeping areas, as well as the off-shore transportation of its…
Read MorePearl Seas Cruises Offers Complimentary Pre-Cruise Packages for Cuba Sailings
Pearl Seas Cruises is pleased to offer complimentary pre-cruise packages for new bookings on Fall 2018 Cuba sailings from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The complimentary package includes a one-night premium hotel stay in Ft. Lauderdale and transportation to the ship. Currently, the Line also has savings of up to $3,000 off per stateroom on select Fall 2018 sailings and is waiving…
Read MoreFlash Sale on Mega-Yacht Cruises of Seychelles, Spain, Portugal, Greece, & Adriatic Sea
Variety Cruises, an award-winning boutique cruise-line, is offering reduced rates up to 40% on four of its premier Mega-Yacht/Motorsailer itineraries from April 7th to August 20th, 2018. Travelers will have an opportunity to select from iconic destinations including Greece, Spain and Portugal as well as exotic itineraries in the Adriatic Sea and the Seychelles. Variety Cruises, with 11 upscale yachts…
Read MoreFirst Look at Rapunzel’s Royal Table on the Disney Magic
Exciting new spaces and new experiences designed for guests of all ages are onboard the Disney Magic. From family dining in an enchanted kingdom, to a transformed teen club, to a sophisticated café exclusively for adults, the ship’s newest highlights include: An Enchanting Dining Experience for Families At Rapunzel’s Royal Table, families delight in an all-new dining experience inspired by…
Read MoreWindstar Announces Return to Asia
Windstar Cruises’ second season for the 212-passenger Star Legend in Asia kicks off in the fall of 2018 after her inaugural Alaska season this summer. The return to Asia for Windstar in 2018/19 will bring four new cruises, as well as the recurrence of four of the company’s most popular cruises from its 2017/18 season sailing in the region for…
Read MoreOceania Cruises Unveils Free High-Speed Internet Fleetwide
Oceania Cruises will introduce its new Wavenet high-speed internet fleetwide. With Wavenet, travelers will be able to upload and download large files in a snap, enjoy their favorite shows on Netflix, stream their favorite playlist on Spotify and instantly share their Oceania Cruises’ memories on Facebook, and Instagram. They can even livestream, Facetime, and Skype with friends and family back…
Read MoreAmaWaterways Releases 2019 Wine Cruise Brochure
AmaWaterways has released its 2019 Wine Cruises Through Europe brochure with 64 exclusive sailings hosted by North American winemakers, winery owners and wine experts. The new brochure features an exciting array of river cruises, including the debut of two new itineraries, the newest state-of-the-art ship and an expanded list of shore excursions offering guests the best possible way to explore…
Read MoreCunard and Ancestry.com Collaborate to Offer ‘A Journey of Genealogy’
For the first time ever Cunard has collaborated with Ancestry.com, the largest online family history resource in the world, to offer guests the opportunity to trace their family history on flagship liner Queen Mary 2 while sailing across the Atlantic, “A Journey of Genealogy”, on November 4, 2018. Cunard played a critical role in the immigration movement to the US in…
Read MoreHolland America Line Premieres ‘Planet Earth II in Concert’
Following the success of the highly acclaimed “Frozen Planet in Concert” that was produced in partnership with BBC Earth, Holland America Line is debuting “Planet Earth II in Concert” on nearly all ships in the fleet. Combining live music with a backdrop of breathtaking footage from the new, award-winning BBC Earth television series “Planet Earth II,” the exclusive show immerses…
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