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CELEBRITY CRUISES BECOMES THE FIRST CRUISE LINE TO EVER EARN THE COVETED FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE AWARD
Celebrity Cruises, the brand that revolutionized the cruising industry with its fleet of Relaxed Luxury 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.
Cunard has announced a world first partnership with contemporary circus company Circa
Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced a world first partnership with contemporary circus company Circa, culminating in a 6-week residency on board the magnificent Queen Elizabeth whilst the ship sails Australian and New Zealand waters in early 2024.
Shining Debut of New Sun Princess Just One Year Away
The countdown is on! In just one year, Sun Princess will debut in the gleaming Mediterranean. The first of Princess Cruises’ next generation ships, Sun Princess will welcome its very first guests onboard for next-level vacations with a host of spectacular new vistas, venues and experiences, along with newly inspired signature spaces, all while celebrating the cruise line’s legacy as The Love Boat.
Royal Caribbean Group Names Palle Laursen Executive Vice President, Head of Marine
Royal Caribbean Group has named Palle Laursen as executive vice president, head of marine, effective May 1, 2023. Laursen will report to Royal Caribbean Group’s President and CEO Jason Liberty and will join the company’s Executive Committee.
Untamed Wilderness Awaits in Alaska: Princess Cruises Announces 2024 Season
Now is the time to start planning the trip of a lifetime to Alaska with the recently announced summer 2024 season from Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in the Great Land.
Holland America Line Extends Celebrity Chef ‘Culinary Cruises’ to 2023
Foodies looking to learn tips, tricks and techniques from some of the world’s most celebrated chefs can set sail on a Holland America Line “Culinary Cruise” with a member from the line’s Culinary Council. With the extension of the program into 2023, the celebrity chefs will share their expertise and kitchen secrets on select voyages, inviting guests to explore their mutual passion for gastronomy.
Princess Cruises Next-Generation Ship - Sun Princess
Here comes Sun Princess! Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of the most contemporary and state-of-the-art designs imaged yet onboard Sun Princess – “The Love Boat” line’s newest, largest and most innovative ship ever built and scheduled to debut in early 2024.
Cruise Sales Strength Continues as Holland America Line Sees Biggest January Booking Week on Record
In an early sign of a successful Wave season, Holland America Line bookings in the third week of January were the highest on record for any January week for the premium cruise line.
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BROTHERS NAMED CO-CAPTAINS OF CELEBRITY CRUISES’ FOURTH EDGE SERIES SHIP
In an industry first, Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo announced today that Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis have been named co-captains of Celebrity AscentSM, the company’s fourth ship in its industry-transforming Edge SeriesⓇ, debuting winter 2023.
Holland America Line’s 2023 Alaska Cruisetours Included in Wave Offer for Free Upgrades etc
For more than 75 years, Holland America Line has been exploring Alaska, making it the pioneer cruise line in the region. For travelers who want to venture farther and take in the all-encompassing exploration of the north, Holland America Line’s Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an inland journey to Denali and the Yukon. To make an Alaska adventure even more enticing, Holland America Line is including Cruisetours in its current “Time of Your Life” wave offer.
Cunard sees strongest start to Wave in the last decade
Cunard has reported that in the first week of January it has booked more guests than any equivalent period in the last decade. The luxury brand has seen strong booking momentum across 2023 and 2024 sailings, with summer itineraries and Queen Anne’s maiden season proving to be particularly popular with guests.