Holland America Line will partner with The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, the 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the eponymous landmarks, to celebrate the cruise line’s 150-year journey from immigrant carrier to consumer ocean liner fleet. The partnership, which kicks off October 26 as Holland America Line completes the recreation of the brand’s first-ever sailing from Rotterdam to New…
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LUMINO Light a Wave of Virgin Voyages Ships as Fourth in Fleet Rolls Out
Since launching Virgin Voyages, Virgin’s first cruise line, in 2014, the company has continued to expand its fleet of luxury cruise liners. The first ship in the fleet was the stunning Scarlet Lady, named to honor one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship aircrafts, which set sail in August 2021. Scarlet Lady was followed by two sister ships, Valiant Lady and Resilient…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises Adds Arabia to 2023/2024 Sailing Schedule
Windstar Cruises’ small ships are known for sailing to luxurious and off-the-beaten-path ports around the world. The full breadth of sailings is highlighted best in their new brochure, available to order or access online today, including the line’s newest offering: cruises to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf – a first for the luxury cruise line. “With impressive UNESCO sights,…
Read MoreViking Marks Float Out Of Newest Ocean Ship, Viking Saturn
Viking® (www.viking.com) has announced its newest ocean ship—the 930-guest Viking Saturn®—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Scheduled to debut in April 2023, the Viking Saturn will spend her maiden season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and in Northern Europe. The traditional float out ceremony took place at Fincantieri’s Ancona…
Read MoreWindstar Celebrates 35 Years in the Tropical Paradise of Tahiti
It’s the island paradise so beautiful that French artist Paul Gauguin couldn’t stop painting it. Fletcher Christian didn’t want to leave it and mutinied (on the HMS Bounty) to stay there. Remote, tropical, romantic, and beautiful – it’s one of the world’s most aspirational places to visit: The Islands of Tahiti, otherwise known as French Polynesia. The Islands of Tahiti…
Read MoreWindstar Cruises’ Reimagined Star Pride Makes Debut in Greece
U.S. headquartered small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises announces the debut of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Pride yacht today, sailing from Athens on a sold-out, eight-day voyage to Barcelona, stopping at ports including Gythion, Corfu, Argostoli, Messina (Taormina), Trapani, and Cagliari. Star Pride is the third and final of Windstar’s Star Plus Class yachts to emerge from Italy’s…
Read MoreSilversea Unveils Eight Enhanced Restaurants for New Ship Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has unveiled eight signature restaurants for its new ship Silver Nova—offering guests unparalleled variety. From spacious, open-seated venues to more intimate dining options, Silver Nova’s diverse range of restaurants will serve a selection of cuisines throughout the day, from international to speciality fare. Diners will benefit from a greater sense of space and stronger connections with the destination,…
Read MoreCelebrity Cruises Launches Semi-Annual Sale: 60% Off 2nd Guest from June 2-15, 2022
Last minute summer travelers rejoice! Celebrity Cruises, recognized worldwide for their ultra-modern ships, luxurious onboard experiences, and global itineraries, just launched their biggest offer of the year – their first-ever semi-annual sale. Available from June 2-15, 2022, the deal offers a BOGO 60% off the second guest for nearly all sailings from June 4, 2022, to April 30, 2024. While…
Read MoreAtlas Ocean Voyages To Start Homeport Operations In Panama
The Panama Tourism Authority (ATP) has announced that during the official mission of tourism promotion carried out recently in Miami, U.S., by the National Government through and in conjunction with the private sector, the company Atlas Ocean Voyages confirmed that it will begin to run at least four new homeport operations, starting as of the 2022-2023 cruise season. The cruise…
Read More62 Destinations, 6 Continents: Silversea’s Tale of Tales World Cruise 2022 Concludes
Guests traveling aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper arrived in Copenhagen on May 22, marking the conclusion of the Tale of Tales World Cruise—the only ultra-luxury world cruise to have operated in 2022. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO, and Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, bid farewell to guests at a special gala dinner at Oslo’s historic Gamle Logen on May…
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