Cruise
Riviera River Cruises celebrates with agents
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its parent company, Riviera Travel, Riviera River Cruises will be holding a drawing for thousands of dollars’ worth of gift cards for travel advisors. For every European river cruise booking made in January and February, advisors will be entered into the drawing for six American Express or Visa gift cards valued from $250 to $1,000. In addition to the gift card drawing for advisors, Riviera will host a special 40th anniversary celebration onboard every 2024 river cruise departure. Details of the gift card drawing: Travel advisors will...
Scenic adds submersible experience in Great Barrier Reef
Scenic Eclipse II is the first commercial cruise operator to offer a submersible experience in the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. With the introduction of its new submersible Scenic Neptune II, the Discovery Yacht sets the benchmark in underwater exploration. On the opposite coast of Australia, the 228-guest, ultra-luxury yacht will be the only ship in the Kimberley region with two state-of-the-art helicopters. This allows for unparalleled exploration in one of the world’s most rugged and remote destinations. About Scenic Neptune II Custom-designed in collaboration with...
Oceania’s Marina ship gets culinary makeover
Oceania Cruises'1,250-passenger ship, Marina, will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include the addition three new dining options: Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness-focused dining venue which debuted on Vista this year; an expanded poolside ice cream parlor serving milkshakes and smoothies, plus inventive flavors from artisan ice cream company Humphry Slocombe; and a new casual al fresco trattoria offering sumptuous Italian dishes, including freshly-made pizzas. About Marina Marina is the last of Oceania Cruises’ current fleet to be...
Celebrity debuts biggest Caribbean season yet
Celebrity Cruises is ready for its biggest Caribbean season yet, with new itineraries ranging from three to 12 nights. In addition, select sailings will call on the Perfect Day at Coco Cay, providing access to this exclusive private island experience. Additionally, in December 2024, a Celebrity ship will sail from Port Canaveral for the first time ever. Celebrity Ascent makes Caribbean debut Celebrity Ascent, the fourth and newest ship in the brand's Edge Series, made her highly anticipated maiden voyage on Dec. 3, 2023. Now, departing from Ft. Lauderdale, she will explore the...
New luxury river cruise company debuts third all-inclusive ship
Riverside Luxury Cruises, the new luxury river cruise brand, has launched its third all-inclusive, all-suite luxury river ship, Riverside Debussy. Riverside Debussy offers an expansive selection of more than 40 departures in 2024 with her inaugural voyage sailing from Brussels, Belgium, to Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on March 23. On the special, six-day itinerary, guests will visit Gent, Belgium; Middleburg, Germany; and Vissingen, Wilemstad, Dordrecht and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Riverside Debussy will join Riverside Mozart and Riverside Ravel to bring travellers to...
Azamara returns to Canada & New England in 2025
Azamara Cruises has unveiled six voyages for 2025, spanning new and unique ports across Canada, New England, Iceland and Greenland. These itineraries mark Azamara’s first time back in New England in nearly 10 years. The cruise line is also returning to Canada, inviting travellers to discover the storybook towns of Prince Edward Island, lush scenery along the St. Lawrence River and outdoor adventures in Nova Scotia. “We are thrilled to be bringing our guests back to New England and Canada in 2025 with an exciting lineup of new ports and enchanting destinations,”...
Lionel Messi to take part in naming celebration for Royal Caribbean ship
Royal Caribbean has named legendary footballer Lionel Messi as the official icon for its newest ship, Icon of the Seas. In January 2024, the cruise line will hold an exclusive naming celebration in Miami, at which Messi will be present. With six waterslides, seven pools, the first neighbourhood designed for young families, more than 40 ways to dine, drink and be entertained and more, Icon is where every type of family and adventurer can make memories together and on their own without compromise. “I’m thrilled and honoured to join the Royal Caribbean family to celebrate the...
Explora shows off new experiences in Central America & Pacific Coast
Explora Journeys has revealed a series of itineraries that highlight the best of Central America, the U.S. and Canada Pacific Coast and Hawaii. With departures taking place between March to May 2024, sailings include a 14-night journey from Amador, Panama to Los Angeles, USA (March 29 – April 12, 2024); a six night journey from Los Angeles, USA to Vanvouver, Canada (April 12-18, 2024) and two journeys to Hawaii: nine nights from Vancouver, Canada, to Honolulu, USA (April 18-27, 2024) and nine nights from Honolulu, USA, to Vancouver, Canada (April 27 – May 6, 2024). An immersive...