Cruise
Silversea Adds Three New Antartica Voyages
Responding to strong demand, Silversea is enhancing its all-inclusive polar offering by adding three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season. The fly-cruise program provides the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling travellers to fly over the Drake Passage in business-class comfort. With three ice-class ships unlocking the White Continent for guests, a broad array of voyage lengths, and pioneering fly-cruise options, Silversea operates the most diverse Antarctica offering in ultra-luxury cruising. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s President and CEO, said...
Families On Course For Fun On MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises has released details of a line-up of dedicated facilities and activities designed especially for kids and families on board MSC World Europa, the line’s most innovative, most environmentally advanced and most exciting new flagship set to come into service in December 2022. As a family-owned company, MSC Cruises is known for its family offering, delivering an unforgettable cruise experience for kids of all ages and their families, and MSC World Europa is set to take this to the next level with a whole host of brand-new features. Spanning over 8,200 square feet, MSC...
Silversea Cruises Silver Wind Returns To London
Silversea Cruises celebrated the return to service of its entire 10-ship fleet by welcoming Silver Wind to London as part of the ship’s 10-day expedition cruise from London to Reykjavik. Silversea has led the global restart of ultra-luxury cruising, successfully welcoming guests around the world. As well as hosting the only ultra-luxury world cruise in 2022, converting Silver Wind into an ice-class vessel, and launching new culinary and wellness programs since pausing operations in March 2020, the industry’s leading cruise line has continued on its trajectory of growth, taking...
NCL Sets Sail For Asia In 2023-2024
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will return to Asia for the 2023-2024 cruise season, featuring 12 immersive and port-rich sailings ranging from 10- to 12-days on board Norwegian Jewel as well as a 16-day Extraordinary Journey from Seattle, Washington (U.S.) to Tokyo, Japan. The season will operate from October 2023 to March 2024 and will see a choice of departure ports including Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan; Taipei (Keelung); Singapore; Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia; Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand; Benoa, Bali; and Seoul (Incheon), South Korea. In addition, the Company will...
AmaWaterways Sets Sail With 2023 Europe Brochure
AmaWaterways has released the print version of its 2023 Europe Brochure, offering a look at what is expected to be its most exciting year yet with a variety of new vacation experiences. Celebrating its 20-year anniversary, the company continues its commitment to transforming the river cruise industry with the introduction of more innovative and customizable packages and itineraries, including its revolutionary Seven River Journeys, Celebration of Classical Music: The Danube cruises and new 5-night Majestic Capitals of the Danube cruises. Kristin Karst, executive vice president...
Comeback Complete
Celebrity Cruises celebrated its complete 15-ship fleet comeback when Celebrity Infinity set sail for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades over the weekend. The milestone sailing marked not only the ship’s first sailing in 881 days, but the full return of all 63 ships in the parent-company Royal Caribbean Group fleet. In honor of this milestone, the entire fleet will sound their horn on Saturday in celebration and to honor their beloved crew. Celebrity’s return to service began exactly one year ago to the day when the award-winning Celebrity Edge made...
MSC Cruises Relaunches Gala Night
MSC Cruises has relaunched of its Gala Night, giving guests the perfect excuse to don their favourite elegant outfit and join officers and crew for stylish events and exciting activities taking place throughout the ship. From special dining experiences and unique performances to photo opportunities and parties, guests of all ages will find joy in the return of the most extravagant night of the cruise. Steve Leatham, Global Head of Entertainment, MSC Cruises, said, “Gala Night has always been one of the most anticipated events of the MSC Cruise experience, and we are excited to...
Disney Wish Arrives At Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral recently welcomed home Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. The long-awaited addition to the Port Canaveral based Disney fleet arrived escorted by a flotilla of Port-based tugboats and the Port Canaveral Fire Rescue Fireboat 2 providing the traditional water cannon salute. Port CEO Capt. John Murray said: “We have anticipated this homecoming of the Disney Wish for some time and know that our entire Port community is excited to have her sailing from our Port.” And he added: “We are proud of the longstanding partnership we have with...