Cruise
Disney Destiny is getting a Lion King-themed restaurant
Disney Destiny, Disney Cruise Line's new heroes and villains-inspired ship, sets sail in late 2025 from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A diverse range of Disney, Pixar and Marvel characters will be the inspiration behind themed venues and entertainment aboard the ship, including a first-of-its-kind dining experience inspired by the unforgettable music of "The Lion King;" an exclusive confectionary themed to "The Incredibles;" and hero-worthy staterooms and concierge accommodations. Even more new offerings coming to the Disney Destiny will be announced in the coming...
Windstar to celebrate 40 years with special sailing in Turkey
Windstar Cruises will commemorate its 40th anniversary season starting in October of 2024. To mark this milestone and kick off the celebration, guests are invited to join the festivities on board Star Legend’s Aegean Sea Odyssey Via the Corinth Canal cruise departing October 12 or Wind Spirit’s Treasures of the Greek Isles cruise departing on Oct. 13. The two yachts (one Wind Class and one Star Class – the two styles of Windstar’s elegant small ships) will come together in Kusadasi on October 16 for a special celebration in Ephesus. About Windstar Cruises Founded by...
HAL & Seabourn combine sales teams to enhance trade support
In a move to strengthen and unify sales efforts, Holland America Line and Seabourn — two divisions of Carnival Corporation and plc — announced that the brands are consolidating their respective sales teams into a singular force with aligned leadership for North America and Australia trade regions. The combined sales team will be led by Rob Coleman, who was promoted to senior vice president of North America and Australia sales. Coleman continues to report to Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer for Holland America Line. “Over the past 25 years, Rob has been an invaluable...
Aurora Expeditions caps guest number to 130 for polar sailings
Ahead of commencing its 24-25 Antarctic season, Aurora Expeditions, has announced a new maximum passenger capacity for its voyages to the polar regions. Effective immediately, the company will now travel with no more than 130 passengers across its fleet of purpose-built small ships visiting Antarctica and the Arctic, including the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and the recently launched Douglas Mawson, sailing in December 2025. “With passenger landing limits in Antarctica and some areas of the Arctic, we wanted to reinforce our commitment to providing the small ship experiences our...
Virtuoso to expand Cruise Ship Tours program across Canada
Virtuoso has successfully hosted four Cruise Ship Tours events in Canada in partnership with Viking, Silversea, Seabourn and Cunard, with plans to continue the program throughout 2024 and beyond. Designed exclusively for the network’s Canadian advisors, the Cruise Ship Tours provide a first-hand look at preferred partner cruise lines, which is then passed along to their clients as prospective passengers. The private tours have taken place in Vancouver, with future events slated around Canada’s various ports, including Halifax, Toronto, Montréal and Quebec City. “Experiencing a...
Carnival orders three more ships for new class of vessel
Carnival has placed an order for three new ships for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. "We are proud to be known as America's cruise line with tremendous guest loyalty and an outstanding team that has enabled us to deliver memorable vacations to over 100 million guests,"...
Princess reveals 19 destinations for 2026 Alaska season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess. The exciting, expanded Alaska program for 2026 features eight ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations, providing travellers with an unparalleled selection of Alaska adventures by sea, or by both land and sea. For the first time, guests will have the opportunity to explore Alaska aboard a Sphere Class ship as Star Princess sails her first summer season in the Great Land, offering unparalleled views of glaciers and wildlife. As the...
Silversea names Barbara Biffi as SVP, global sales
Silversea has appointedd Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice-president, global sales, effective immediately. Since first joining the company in 2007, Biffi has held various positions at Silversea, gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests, and the company’s strategic goals. Set to relocate to Miami, Biffi takes responsibility for Silversea’s global sales strategy across all channels from Massimo Brancaleoni, who, having strengthened the company’s industry-leading position, departs to pursue other opportunities. “I congratulate Barbara Biffi...