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Disney Destiny Will Bring Stories of Legendary Disney Heroes and Villains to Life
Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone today with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. With the good luck garnered by this maritime tradition, this ship of legends and lore is beginning to take shape.
VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP
Viking® has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was "floated out," marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company's growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking's popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE KICKS OFF CELEBRATION
Carnival Cruise Line today revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the five portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise destination on Grand Bahama set to debut in July 2025.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES NEW ROYAL BEACH CLUB IN MEXICO
Royal Caribbean International is putting a new beach club experience on the map. The world's largest cruise line has announced the expansion of its destination lineup with Royal Beach Club Cozumel in Mexico, opening in 2026.
MSC Cruises Makes Landmark Return to Mainland China with Maiden Call of MSC Bellissima
MSC Cruises celebrated a significant milestone by hosting a special event onboard MSC Bellissima in Shanghai, marking her maiden call and becoming the first international cruise line to resume sailings from mainland China since the pandemic. The event welcomed government officials, travel agents, media, and partners to experience the line’s Asian flagship.
Viking Celebrates Start of 2024 River Season in Europe
Viking this week is celebrating the start of its 2024 river season in Europe, as the award-winning Viking Longship® fleet begins sailing itineraries throughout the region. Designed specifically for European waterways, the company's river fleet of sister ships, which host 190 or fewer guests, sail a variety of itineraries on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Seine, Rhône, Douro, Moselle and Elbe rivers.
MSC CRUISES TO HOST NAMING AND CELEBRATORY SAILING FOR MSC WORLD AMERICA IN MIAMI
MSC Cruises, the world's third largest cruise line, announced today that it will host the naming ceremony for its newest flagship—MSC World America—on the evening of April 9, 2025 at the company's new PortMiami terminal.
AdventureSmith Explorations Unveils Insider Tips for Securing Affordable Arctic Expedition Deals
AdventureSmith Explorations, a leading small-ship adventure cruise provider, shares expert tips on obtaining the best deals for Arctic expeditions. With increased interest in Arctic travel and expanded expedition ship capacity, AdventureSmith advises travelers on cost-saving strategies. Recommendations include exploring higher-tier cabins for potential discounts, opting for triple or quad cabins for group travel, and considering solo cabin options to avoid single supplements.
Holland America Line's 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast Seasons Offer Rare Cruises
Holland America Line opened its 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, including longer calls at unique ports like Mexico's Loreto and Topolobampo, and a new seven-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary — a rarely cruised route that reveals the beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Cruises run from August 2025 to May 2026 and range from one day up to a 29-day Collectors' Voyage.
From Pickleball to Archery, Cunard Reveals Queen Anne Daytime Activities
With less than 50 days to go until Queen Anne's maiden voyage, Cunard has revealed some of the new deck games that guests can play aboard its newest ship.
Disney Cruise Line Offers Worldwide Adventures
Disney Cruise Line will sail to fan-favorite destinations in summer 2025, offering unforgettable family vacations around the world. Itinerary options include tropical getaways to The Bahamas and Caribbean from Florida, adventures of grandeur in Alaska and, for the first time ever, European sailings to the Mediterranean and Northern Europe on board the Disney Fantasy.
Dubrovnik Wins Europe's Leading Cruise Destination Award at World Travel Awards 2024
As part of the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony 2024, held on March 6th in Berlin, Dubrovnik earned recognition in the category of Europe's Leading Cruise Destination 2024. Following three awards received at the World Travel Awards in 2023, Dubrovnik has once again been declared the leading European cruising destination. The city first won this award in 2021, followed by another win in 2023