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Holland America Line Sails Into Summer with Offer of 40% Off Cruise Fares
Travelers looking to plan a summer getaway or book a future vacation next year can take advantage of Holland America Line’s “Summer Savings Event” launching Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The special promotion features up to 40% off cruise-only fares, free third and fourth guests when traveling in the same stateroom, onboard credits of up to $100 per stateroom and 50% reduced deposits.
Royal Caribbean Group Launches Loyalty Status Match Program Across its Brands
Royal Caribbean Group introduces a groundbreaking Loyalty Status Match program, allowing members of its loyalty programs – Royal Caribbean International’s Crown & Anchor Society, Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club, and Silversea’s Venetian Society – to enjoy equivalent tier status across all three brands.
Saudi Red Sea Authority Issues the First Cruise Ships Maritime Tourism Agent License to Cruise Saudi
Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has issued the first maritime tourism agent license for cruise ships to “Cruise Saudi”, a Public Investment Fund owned business based in Jeddah, KSA. The Maritime Tourism Agent License was handed by the Vice President of Coastal Tourism Operations at SRSA, Eng. Mohammed Bukhari, to the Chief Destination Experiences Officer at Cruise Saudi, Mrs. Barbara Buczek, at the Cruise Saudi headquarters in Jeddah.
CELEBRITY CRUISES ELEVATES ‘THE RETREAT’ EXPERIENCE
Celebrity Cruises® takes the suite life to new heights with new premium and personalized enhancements for The Retreat, providing the most elevated experience at sea. Offering more perks and amenities than ever before, The Retreat isn’t just a suite. It’s the most elevated experience at sea, period.
Royal Caribbean Launches Charter Services from Belfast City Airport to Barcelona and Bologna
Belfast City Airport has kicked off its highly anticipated charter services to Barcelona and Bologna in partnership with Royal Caribbean International, offering passengers direct routes to these vibrant European destinations and seamless connections to embark on cruises aboard Oasis and Explorer of the Seas this summer.
Sanlorenzo Launches First Superyacht With Green Methanol Fuel Cell System
Pioneers in maritime sustainability, Sanlorenzo and has just achieved a significant milestone in its journey towards carbon neutrality with the launch of the first unit of its 50Steel last weekend – the world’s first superyacht with a Green Methanol Reformer Fuel Cell system, capable of powering the onboard hotel systems with zero emissions, revolutionising the industry’s approach to sustainability - in collaboration with Siemens Energy.
Phytoplankton Genetically Sequenced at Sea for the First Time
Viking today announced its latest scientific advancement on board the company’s expedition fleet with the addition of real-time environmental DNA (eDNA) sequencing of phytoplankton.
Caribbean Cruise Port Reaches Significant Passenger Milestone
Antigua and Barbuda have reached a significant milestone in their tourism industry, welcoming the 500,000th cruise passenger of the year at St. John’s Harbour on May 9, 2024.
SEABOURN KICKS OFF 2024 ALASKA SEASON, WITH IMMERSIVE, ULTRA-LUXURY VOYAGES IN THE LAST FRONTIER
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, will kick off its 2024 Alaska season on May 10,2024 with Seabourn Odyssey departing from Vancouver for an enriching and in-depth schedule to some of the region’s most popular destinations and rarely visited ports throughout the Inside Passage
Princess Cruises Expands Caribbean Program with Return to San Juan Home Port
Princess Cruises today announced its return to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess, from October 2025 through March 2026. This vibrant capital city of Puerto Rico offers rich history and culture with must-see attractions for Princess guests pre- and post-cruise. These seven-day cruises, which visit more ports than any other 7-day Princess cruise to the Caribbean, are on sale May 16.
Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for phenomenal experiences in the sky—and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the astounding total darkness event.
Princess Cruises Announces Revised 2025 World Cruise Itineraries
Given the ongoing situation in the Red Sea and surrounding area and following extensive consultation with global security experts and government authorities, Princess Cruises is revising the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises, which will no longer visit the Middle East or Asia, and now instead, will offer new port stops in Africa and Europe.