Cruising the World in Style
Celebrity Cruises announces Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the first Brazilian chef to be appointed as such for a major cruise line. Named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by World’s 50 Best, Torres is widely recognized for her innovative and no-waste approach to cooking that blends heritage with purpose. Torres and Celebrity share a passion for…
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Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced that its newest ocean ship, the Viking Mira®, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Mira has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons, with 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The ship is scheduled to debut…
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Viking® (www.viking.com) has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Classified as a small ship, as are all Viking ocean ships, the Viking Vesta has 499 staterooms that can host 998 guests. The Viking Vesta joins the company’s…
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Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition brand, has completed its Controtempo World Cruise 2025. Sailing from Tokyo on January 13 and arriving in New York City on May 29, guests experienced many of the most iconic cities and off-the-beaten-path gems in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America during unconventional seasons, pairing exploration with destination immersion. “As we conclude our…
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Viking® has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set for delivery in October 2025, the Viking Thoth will join Viking’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary. “Egypt is a country of…
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading ultra luxury cruise line, has unveiled detailed renderings and a spectacular “fly-through” video of select public spaces on board Seven Seas Prestige™. The new images and video of the Starlight Atrium and Galileo’s Bar hint at the exquisite elegance and comfort that will be found on board Seven Seas Prestige, scheduled to launch…
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Crescent Seas, the new luxury residential concept redefining traditional cruising, opened its first sales gallery in Miami this month. Located on the 8th floor of the Gale Miami Hotel & Residences at 159 NE 6th Street, Miami, FL, 33132, the Crescent Seas Sales Gallery invites prospective buyers to explore an immersive glimpse of life aboard the brand’s residential ships. With…
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Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has unveiled its “2027 World Cruise: Australia & South Pacific Panorama,” a 145-day roundtrip voyage from Miami that will chart an extraordinary journey through some of the world’s most captivating regions in the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Sailing between Jan. 5 and May 30, 2027, the award-winning…
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Heralding a new world of luxury at sea, Silversea™ officially named Silver Nova® during an intimate ceremony in Fort Lauderdale on January 4, honoring maritime traditions to welcome the ‘Ship of Light’ to its fleet. The most environmentally conscious ultra-luxury ship ever built, the 728-guest Silver Nova strengthens Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to delivering the world’s best vacations, responsibly. SILVER NOVA’S NAMING CEREMONY: BAGPIPES, BLESSINGS, AND…
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Azamara – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – has officially commenced Azamara Onward’s first-ever World Cruise, marking the start of an extraordinary 155-night journey. Yesterday, the exclusive World Cruise Welcome Party took place at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, Fla1., bringing guests from all over the world together before officially setting sail…
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