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ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND MEGHAN TRAINOR HOST PARTY OF THE SUMMER FOR NEW UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor rang in the vacation of celebrations, Utopia of the Seas, with a blowout summer party in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Trainor, the godmother of the new vacation, marked the introduction of the ultimate short getaway in an official naming event on board with more than 4,000 partygoers, the legendary Rev Run and DJ Ruckus at the turntables, Royal Caribbean crew members and executives and more. The moment comes just days ahead of the final milestone, when Utopia debuts with the first of its 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways on Friday, July 19.
Cruise and Maritime Industry Set Recommendations to Accelerate Path to Net Zero
Driven by a collective objective to help further the maritime and cruise industry’s decarbonization goals, more than 70 maritime leaders met earlier this week at a Decarbonization Summit hosted by Royal Caribbean Group in collaboration with the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping.
Holland America Line Introduces New ‘Grand Voyage’ Entertainment with 15 Production Shows
Holland America Line is introducing a new slate of shows that will anchor the entertainment on Grand Voyages, starting with the 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole. When the two cruises depart in January 2025 on simultaneous sailings, 15 new shows will make their debut on both ships throughout the monthslong, globetrotting journeys.
SEABOURN UNVEILS NEW “SEABOURN JOURNEYS”
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is introducing a selection of new pre-, mid- and post-cruise “Seabourn Journeys” available to guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. Seabourn Journeys provide in-depth, land-based cruise extensions that go beyond single-day excursions and offer guests a chance to linger and make new memories amid Africa’s extraordinary destinations.
Princess Cruises Sets New GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title for World’s Largest Pizza Party
In celebration of a new partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani, the 13-time World Pizza Champion and the undisputed greatest pizza maker in modern history, Princess Cruises, recognized for the Best Pizza at Sea, today established a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title for “World’s Largest Pizza Party” at multiple venues aboard its fleet of Love Boats with hungry guests devouring more than 60,000 slices of fresh-from-the-oven pizza prepared by the line’s master chefs.
CRYSTAL SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH FINCANTIERI FOR TWO NEW OCEAN SHIPS
Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with renowned Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This agreement marks the commencement of the construction of two groundbreaking ships that will redefine high-end travel on the seas.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Announces First Asia-Pacific Season Aboard Luminara
Underscoring its commitment to culturally immersive and extraordinary journeys while setting a new standard in ultra-luxury cruising, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection expands its curated offerings across the globe, delivering unforgettable experiences to guests
Double Cruise Credits for Captain’s Circle Guests with Princess Cruises
Everyone loves to move up the ranks in travel loyalty programs for better rewards, and Princess Cruises today announced a new Captain’s Circle Loyalty Accelerator program that offers guests double the cruise credits with the purchase of the inclusive Princess Plus and Premier Packages.
World’s Most Expensive Holiday Costs £1.7 Million
The world’s most expensive holiday has been unveiled costing one super-rich couple £1.7 million. Revealed by travel experts at Panache Cruises, two lucky guests will cruise the world, staying in the unrivalled luxury of a unique 4,443 square foot ultra-luxury suite.
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS OFFICIALLY JOINS ROYAL CARIBBEAN
It’s time to gear up for weekend energy any day of the week. Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed the next big thing in vacations to the family: Utopia of the Seas. A celebration fit for the ultimate short getaway was had in Saint-Nazaire, France, as the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia just five weekends before its July debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
Free Champagne Afternoon Tea for Teachers on Select 2024/25 Summer Holiday Cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering teachers a free champagne traditional afternoon tea for two on sailings in July and August to coincide with the summer holidays. Traditionally, booking holidays during the school breaks can be an expensive challenge for those working in the education sector.
Princess Cruises Announces Extended 2025-26 Japan & Southeast Asia Cruise Season
On the heels of record-breaking travel to Japan by U.S. visitors in 2023, and another strong season underway this year, Princess Cruises today announced it will extend the number of itineraries in Japan during the 2025-26 season.