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MSC Cruises sailing with Eastern Med summer itineraries
MSC Cruises’ new itineraries aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina will offer guests the chance to explore some of the most captivating destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean in the summer of 2026. Both ships will offer seven-night sailings, designed to showcase the iconic region’s beauty with itineraries that span the breathtaking Greek Isles to historic cities in Turkey, Montenegro’s Adriatic gems, and Italy’s highly sought-after destinations – offering travellers the perfect mix of city exploration, relaxing beaches, rich culture, delicious cuisine and world-famous...
Holland America celebrates the unforgettable experiences of 2025
It’s a wrap and for Holland America Line it’s time to tap into what were some of the top trends of 2025 – everything from iconic shore excursions and culinary favorites to Alaska leadership and global exploration. In its “Wrapped for 2025” roundup, Holland America turns the spotlight on the following trends: Trend 1: Shore Excursion Highlights Guests embraced opportunities to enrich their journeys ashore: White Pass Scenic Railroad in Skagway earned the title of the most popular shore excursion across all ports, leading in both volume and guest ratings--with...
PONANT EXPLORATIONS sets a course to Antarctica for Winter 2027–2028
PONANT EXPLORATIONS recently unveiled details for 28 Antarctic voyages during the 2027–2028 winter season. The 2027–2028 Antarctic season features: Four PONANT EXPLORATIONS ships sailing in Antarctica, including three expedition vessels operating the company’s flagship itineraries Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, offering unmatched access, safety, and environmental performance A true expedition experience, combining scientific discovery, expert-led exploration, and daily landings in pristine polar environments Extraordinary wildlife...
Norwegian Viva makes its debut in Galveston for inaugural winter season
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Viva arrived in Galveston, Texas this week to begin its inaugural season sailing from the Port of Galveston. The Norwegian Viva will offer a series of seven-day round-trip Caribbean sailings, as well as extended 14-day Caribbean round-trip voyages through April 2026. The seven-day itineraries will visit destinations such as Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Roatan (Bay Islands), Honduras; and Harvest Caye, NCL’s resort-style private destination in Southern Belize, where guests can unwind by the 15,000-square-foot swimming pool, reserve private...
Carnival Cruise Line will light up San Diego Bay for America’s 250th
Carnival Cruise Line -- proudly known as America’s Cruise Line -- will serve as the official cruise line sponsor of the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom, the largest Fourth of July fireworks show on the West Coast and the guests sailing over the holiday on Carnival Radiance, Carnival Firenze and Carnival Luminosa will get a front row seat as the ships will be anchored in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego Bay to enjoy the spectacular show to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Carnival will have a major presence at the event and lead the countdown to kick-off the show, with...
Atlas Ocean Voyages posts record 2025 sales, on course for strong 2026
Can you feel the momentum? Atlas Ocean Voyages certainly can, announcing that it cruised to a record sales performance in 2025 with a 22% year-over-year increase in sales revenue, concluding the year in its strongest booked position to date. The luxury expedition cruise line indicated that its success was fueled by exceptional Q3 2025 results, which set the pace for sustained growth through year-end and established a strong foundation for another year of achievement in 2026. James A. Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages, said that: “2025 was a milestone year...
Carnival Cruise Line bringing some extra sparkle to New Year’s in NYC
Carnival Cruise Line is returning to New York’s Times Square to light the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row, with Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, leading the company’s delegation as guests across Carnival’s fleet celebrate the new year with festivities at sea. Along with serving as the official cruise line sponsor for Times Square New Year's Eve once again, Carnival will also sponsor one of the Times Square musical performances featured in "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" on ABC, which airs live...
Holland America to mark America’s 250th with Iconic July 4 Sailing
To mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Holland America Line is launching a once-in-a-generation celebration featuring unique programs and collaborations with American brands deeply rooted in the nation’s history. Additionally, a July 4, 2026, seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars and Stripes” cruise will bring together tradition, history and specially curated programming for a memorable way to experience the nation’s 250th birthday. Through this one-of-a-kind anniversary voyage and strategic partnerships with heritage brands such as Pan Am -- with more...