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AZAMARA CRUISES ANNOUNCES LONGEST WORLD CRUISE YET IN 2027
Azamara Cruises, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, is excited to reveal details and open reservations for its 2027 World Cruise aboard Azamara Quest. This extraordinary 188-night journey around the globe explores 37 countries, 103 destinations, and 5 continents. This once-in-a-lifetime cruise combines Azamara's signature intimate small-ship experience with visits to some of the world's most celebrated cities, including Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Amsterdam, and Stockholm.
Holland America Line Announces $70M Multi-Year Expansion to Enhance Denali Lodge and Alaska Cruises
Holland America Line, the cruise line with the longest history of exploring Alaska, announced a $70 million capital investment that will expand guest capacity while elevating the line's Denali property experience and enhancing its popular land and sea Cruisetours. The investment will build on Holland America's position with more opportunities for glacier viewing and more ways to see Alaska's wildlife than any other cruise line.
Princess Cruises Ushers in a New Era of Mindful Indulgence
While the world embraces Dry January, Princess Cruises is already planning for mindful indulgence beyond the New Year with the March debut of the Amore Princess Zero Alcohol Collection. This curated menu of premium non-alcoholic elixirs and spirits alternatives offers guests an innovative, sophisticated way to enjoy unforgettable moments at sea—without the alcohol.
Experience The Ultimate Adventure With The World’s First Aqua Slidecoaster On A Cruise Ship In 2025
Vacationers can anticipate the debut of the world’s first ‘Aqua Slidecoaster’ aboard a groundbreaking cruise ship. This innovative ride, a first on both land and sea, will be the highlight of the upcoming Norwegian Aqua cruise liner. Spanning the ship’s upper deck, the Aqua Slidecoaster utilizes magnetic propulsion to launch riders at speeds over 30 miles per hour.
Princess Cruises Announces Nostalgic Diamond Anniversary Voyage Celebrating 60 Years of Sailing
Princess Cruises, known around the world as "The Love Boat," is celebrating six decades of delivering dream vacations and happiness to millions of cruisers with a special 14-day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on December 6, 2025. On sale now, this milestone cruise onboard Royal Princess will include some of the same ports on the first-ever voyage that set sail on December 3, 1965, on Princess Patricia.
HOW TRAVELERS CAN 'EXPERIENCE MORE AT SEA™' WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE IN ITS NEW AD CAMPAIGN
Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the two-time Emmy®-Award-winning actor, Eric Stonestreet, as the Company's new brand ambassador and star of its newest advertising campaign, "Experience More."
Jazz Icons Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum Set Sail with Cunard in 2025
Cunard is setting the tempo for music collaborations in 2025 with globally renowned jazz artists Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum* headlining exclusive performances on board Queen Victoria next year.
China's first homegrown large cruise ship receives 600,000 tourists
China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has completed 84 journeys and welcomed 600,000 tourists in the first year of its commercial operation, according to Shanghai Customs. The ship embarked on its maiden voyage on Jan. 1 and gained popularity among tourists, accounting for 40 percent of China's international cruise market in 2024.
TAKE A DEEPER LOOK AT THE WORLD WITH SILVERSEA’S 230 NEW VOYAGES FOR 2026/2027
Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has announced 230 new voyages for 2026/2027, expanding its industry-leading destination offering. The new voyage collection, which will take guests to all seven continents, features 131 expedition voyages to some of the world’s most remote regions and 99 ocean sailings that will blend luxury and cultural immersion in over 400 destinations in more than 85 countries.
TUI River Cruises unveils itinerary inspired culinary creations for Summer 2025 sailings
TUI River Cruises, TUI UK’s river cruise line, is expanding its menu onboard its European fleet of ships in 2025 with new unique creations made by the talented chefs and bar staff onboard. The river cruise line will be offering three new additions on the menu for sailings in summer 2025. Developed as part of TUI River Cruises’ ‘Culinary Voyages’ competition, where the talented food and beverage team showcased creations inspired by the destinations, they’ve explored during their river cruising journeys, the new recipes, will be featured on TUI River Cruises’ menus fleetwide.
A Very Merry Christmas to All Our Readers
As the holiday season wraps us in its warm embrace, we want to take a moment to extend our heartfelt greetings to each and every one of you. Whether you're reading this on our website, following us on social media, or tuning in through any of our other media channels, your presence and support mean the world to us.
Holland America Line Sails into Wave Season with Offer Featuring Balcony Upgrades
Holland America Line is cruising into the annual wave booking season with the "Start Your Journey Sale". Starting Dec. 19, 2024, travelers can take advantage of the cruise line's wave offer and receive balcony upgrades, bonus amenities, reduced deposits and exceptional savings — with cruise fares starting at just $129 per person, per day.