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Oceania Cruises sets sail with four-category upgrade sale
Oceania Cruises is offering guests an up to four-category upgrade on more than 60 sailings throughout 2024 and 2025 across the world. With this limited-time Upgrade Sale, running now through June 30, cruisers can enhance their vacation by boosting their stateroom choice from Inside to Oceanview, Oceanview to Veranda, Veranda to Concierge, or even Concierge to Penthouse Suite. This offer features voyages ranging from six to 35 days in destinations around the globe including Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Frank A. Del Rio,...
HAL opens bookings on 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The premium cruise line also unveiled and opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the United States in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their journeys. The newly unveiled Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage offers guests an immersive journey Down Under while also exploring Hawaii, Fiji, French Polynesia, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon...
Silversea takes delivery of Silver Ray
Silversea has taken delivery of Silver Ray, the second ship in its innovative Nova Class. Boarding Silver Ray in Eemshaven on May 14, Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group's president and CEO, celebrated the ship’s official handover with Bert Hernandez, president of Silversea; Bernard Meyer, Chairman of the Meyer Group, and Bernd Eikens, the Meyer Group CEO; executives from the Meyer Werft shipyard and Royal Caribbean Group; and Captain Alessandro Zanello. Silversea’s Nova Class marks a new take on luxury at sea, introducing an unparalleled openness to the world with an...
Princess adds historic U.S. tour for country’s 250th anniversary
Princess Cruises has added a Historic America cruisetour that takes guests on a seven-night, hosted land tour with overnight stays in Washington D.C., Williamsburg, Staunton, Gettysburg and Philadelphia. The cruisetour takes place prior to boarding a seven-day Canada/New England cruise onboard Enchanted Princess roundtrip from New York City. "Visiting our nation's capital, nearby historic cities and landmarks always ranks high on travellers' lists of places to visit in their lifetime," said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer, Princess Cruises. "We make travelling to...
Ritzenthaler takes the helm as CEO of Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises is celebrating the beginning of a new chapter as Dondra Ritzenthaler officially begins her role as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A travel industry veteran with more than four decades of experience, Ritzenthaler has become known for her passion, positivity and dedication to travel partners. With her extensive experience in the cruise industry, proven success in sales and well-established relationships with trade partners, Ritzenthaler is poised to lead Azamara Cruises into a new era of expansion and excellence. “I’m thrilled to be officially joining...
Silversea’s Silver Nova debuts S.A.L.T culinary program in Alaska
Silver Nova, the pioneering new ship from Silversea, has arrived in Alaska for the first time, embarking on a series of immersive seven-day voyages from May 9 until September 5, 2024. The ship’s inaugural season in Alaska also marks the introduction of the S.A.L.T. program to the region, which will connect Silversea’s guests to the local culinary culture like never before – through immersive experiences, both on board and ashore. Silver Nova’s inaugural Alaska season comprises 18 voyages, with a duo of itinerary options available for summer and fall bookings. About...
A new cruise terminal is coming to Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral is building a new cruise terminal to meet the growing demands of the cruise industry. The strategic decision to build a new multi-user cruise terminal at the Port’s existing North 8 berth provides significant cost savings, operational flexibility, and an expedited construction timeline of approximately two years to accommodate the largest ships in the world across a spectrum of brands. “We have cruise partners with immediate needs to locate assets in Florida and Port Canaveral is where they want to be,” stated Capt. John Murray, Port Canaveral CEO. “Our...
Riviera’s MS Lord Byron undergoes big refurbishment
Riviera River Cruises’ MS Lord Byron began the 2024 season having undergone a refurbishment of its public areas and cabins, as well as a full renovation of its stern restaurant. Built in 2013, the ship sails on France’s Rhône River. New furniture was added to the ship’s lounge, restaurants and cabins, and new carpeting was installed throughout. The stern restaurant received a fresh design and new décor to go along with a menu that borrows from bistros and brasseries along the Rhône, including classic and contemporary French dishes. “Our much-loved ship Lord Byron is...