Celebrity Cruises, the brand that revolutionized the cruising industry with its fleet of Relaxed Luxurysm resorts at sea, is once again raising the bar as it becomes the first ocean cruise line to ever earn prestigious Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) Star Awards. The recognition is made more wonderful as Celebrity’s ships join an elite and exclusive group of fewer than 20 land-based properties…
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Windstar Cruises to Launch High-Speed Starlink Internet Across Global Fleet
Windstar Cruises has announced the launch of itsStarlink Maritime high-speed, advanced broadband satellite internet capabilities. Already connecting the world by sea, Windstar Cruises will provide guests one of the most developed high-speed connections in the world both while sailing and when in port. Windstar launched the new Wi-Fi technology on Star Pride during a recent Caribbean voyage and plans to…
Read MoreRegent Seven Seas Cruises Floats Out Seven Seas Grandeur
The culmination of a 30-year Heritage of Perfection, Seven Seas Grandeur™ floated from the building dry dock on January 26, 2023, marking a major construction milestone. Luxury travelers can see the moment the traditional good luck champagne bottle was shattered against her hull during the float out ceremony here. “While our new ships are always highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur…
Read MoreSilversea Unveils All Silver Nova Drinking & Dining Venues
Silversea Cruises® has revealed full details on the public venues aboard its new ship Silver Nova℠, including the largest array of bars, lounges, and restaurants of any ultra-luxury cruise ship. As well as being one of the most environmentally conscious ships ever built, Silver Nova will offer guests the next iteration of Silversea’s unique take on luxury as one of…
Read MorePrincess Cruises Unveils 360: An Extraordinary Experience on Discovery Princess
A new, invitation-only experience from Princess Cruises will soon transport guests nightly to the Mediterranean – no matter where they’re actually sailing – engaging all of their senses with the tastes, sights, sounds, touches and fragrances of the Mediterranean. The fully-immersive 360: An Extraordinary Experience is the cruise line’s most epic experience ever offered and is now available onboard Discovery…
Read MoreAzamara’s Latest Ship, Azamara Onward, Makes its Miami Debut
Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion experiences – celebrated the arrival of its latest ship, Azamara Onward, in Miami with a plaque exchanging ceremony on December 12. Local government officials, PortMiami leadership team, and Azamara’s shoreside team came together to commemorate Azamara Onward’s debut at the state-of-the-art PortMiami terminal in the city where the cruise line is headquartered….
Read MoreDiscovery Princess – The Ultimate Tour of Princess’ Newest Ship
Discovery Princess®, is the third vessel designed from the ground up with Princess MedallionClass® and the final Royal-class ship, will continue to deliver an array of innovative new experiences. Enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from Princess’ largest balconies at sea, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary, and indulge your senses with world-class dining options from Michelin-star and renowned chefs. Plus,…
Read MoreViking Takes Delivery of Newest Ocean Ship, Neptune
Viking® (www.viking.com) has taken delivery of the company’s newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune®. The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. While identical to Viking’s other ocean ships, the Viking Neptune is equipped with a small hydrogen fuel system, making it the cruise industry’s first ship to test the…
Read MoreAzamara’s New 2024/2025 Itineraries Bring Four-Ship Fleet to Every Corner of the World
Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – has announced 44 new voyages for Winter 2024/2025 spanning the four corners of the world with Azamara Quest® sailing South Africa, Azamara Journey® cruising along South America, Azamara Pursuit® visiting Asia and Australia, and Azamara Onward embarking on the 2025 World Voyage. Travelers can fully immerse themselves in each destination with 171 late stays…
Read MoreSilversea Names Experienced Team of Senior Officers for its World Cruise 2023
Silversea Cruises® has named an experienced lineup of Senior Officers for its 140-day World Cruise 2023, ‘South Side Story’, which will see guests journey from Sydney to Fort Lauderdale (Florida) from January 9, 2023. Popular among the cruise line’s Venetian Society members, Vicki Van Tassel will serve as the voyage’s Cruise Director for the very first time, joining a talented…
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