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Silversea enhances Antartica offering with hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile
Silversea is developing a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile – the southernmost city on Earth – to create an unrivaled experience for guests to explore the rugged landscape of Antarctica. The hotel will facilitate a uniquely frictionless journey to the 'White Continent,' allowing guests to enjoy Silversea's personalized service and warm hospitality throughout their voyage. Guests embarking on the cruise line's innovative Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program – the fastest and most direct route to Antarctica – will fly directly to Puerto Williams from Santiago,...
Cunard announces residency with Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza
Cunard has announced that the famous Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza will be on board Queen Victoria from May 26 – July 7, 2025, for a special six-week residency. The critically acclaimed company, founded by world-renowned ballet dancer Carlos Acosta, will perform two exclusive shows, which will be revealed closer to the time. In addition to performances, they will hold workshops and panel discussions in the ship's Royal Court Theatre. Guests can also watch Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story, a biographical film directed by the multi-award-winning director Iciar Bollain,...
Ponant returns to New York with Le Lyrial’s inaugural call
Ponant celebrated the inaugural call of Le Lyrial at the port of New York on Oct. 1 with a plaque exchange, a time-honoured maritime tradition in the cruise industry marking this important milestone. “We are thrilled for Ponant’s return to New York City with the inaugural visit of Le Lyrial and it has been an honour to receive such a warm welcome from local officials and our partners here,” said Hervé Gastinel, CEO and chief sustainability officer. “As we sailed into the harbour and past the Statue of Liberty, our guests and team onboard were overwhelmed with emotion and many of...
Celebrity debuts new ship, 280+ destinations in 2026-2027 season
Celebrity Cruises has released details of its 2026-2027 deployment, featuring more than 600 sailings to more than 280 destinations in more than 70 countries across all seven continents. The highly anticipated fifth ship in the revolutionary Edge Series ships, Celebrity Xcel, will sail her inaugural season in Europe offering an unmatched Mediterranean vacation and Celebrity’s first overnights in Madeira, Portugal. Edge Series ships continue to bring guests closer to Celebrity's four most sought-after regions: the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and Australia, delivering a range of...
NCL reveals all-new upgraded More At Sea package
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its new brand positioning, “MORE,” reinforcing and extending its legacy of delivering more onboard offerings, more places to discover and more value with the launch of its all-new upgraded ‘More At Sea’ package. To further enhance the guest experience, NCL is upgrading its popular ‘Free At Sea’ package to ‘More At Sea,’ which will provide even more benefits and premium inclusions that guests want and that matter most to them on their well-deserved vacation. Guests can now take advantage of this new and more inclusive package...
Emerald & Scenic announce dates for fall consumer events
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have announced the dates and locations for their fall consumer events taking place in cities across Canada, designed to inspire and educate both travellers and travel agents about the unique luxury experiences they offer. The sessions will showcase exclusive insights into their upcoming itineraries, new destinations, and exceptional offers for 2025 and beyond. About the sessions River Information Sessions – Join Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours complimentary sessions for an in-depth exploration of luxury river...
Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic debut new co-brand
For more than 20 years, the collaboration between Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic has been synonymous with small-ship modern expedition cruising. Now, the two companies are taking their industry-defining relationship to the next level with the debut of a new name and refreshed co-branded identity, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The launch of the new co-brand represents a significant milestone in the long-term extension and expansion of the strategic relationship between Lindblad Expeditions, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Company. The move was...
Princess Cruises celebrates float out of Star Princess in Italy
Princess Cruises recently celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The new ship will now transfer to the outfitting quay where construction will continue in anticipation of her fall 2025 debut. Honoring the hundreds-year-old seafaring custom, the float out celebrates the first time the superstructure of a new ship meets water for the first time. Third Engineer Chiara del Vecchio, who currently works aboard sister ship Sun Princess,...