DNCE will travel aboard Royal Caribbean International for a live musical performance to celebrate the Great American Eclipse, a phenomenon 99 years in the making. On Aug. 21, DNCE will headline Royal Caribbean’s solar eclipse viewing party with a surprise guest for an out-of-this-world performance aboard the exclusive 7-night Total Eclipse Cruise on board Oasis of the Seas. DNCE frontman… [Read More]
Viking Announces Northern Lights Ocean Cruise
Viking Cruises announced a new ocean cruise itinerary that will allow guests the opportunity to explore the far north in Norway’s winter, during a peak period for aurora borealis sightings. Sailing between London and Bergen starting in January 2019, In Search of the Northern Lights will establish Viking as the first U.S. cruise line to offer a full-length… [Read More]
Ritz-Carlton Announces its Entry into Yachting and Cruises
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises. Named The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, this venture represents a unique foray into the cruise industry for a luxury hotel operator. The first of three cruising yachts in this series is scheduled to take to sea in the fourth quarter of 2019. “The Ritz-Carlton… [Read More]
Windstar Launches New Star Collector Voyages
Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has launched a fresh series of back-to-back cruises, where longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days feature few repeated ports in the new Star Collector Voyages. Star Collector Voyages combine some of Windstar’s most popular itineraries for a longer exploration of the region and feature overnights… [Read More]
Holland America Line Announces Enhancements to Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam
When Holland America Line’s ms Westerdam emerged from a 12-day dry dock at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Palermo, Italy, in late April, the ship debuted major renovations that added many new public spaces and amenities, including two firsts for the fleet: Explorations Central, or EXC, in the Crow’s Nest and Rijksmuseum at Sea. Westerdam also received the popular Music Walk… [Read More]
Carnival Ecstasy Adds More Dining and Beverage Options after Renovation
The Charleston, S.C.-based Carnival Ecstasy has undergone a multi-million-dollar renovation that has added a variety of new dining and beverage innovations. The features were incorporated during a two-week dry dock that took place from Jan. 10-24, 2017, in Freeport, The Bahamas. Following the renovation, the ship returned to Charleston yesterday to resume its year-round schedule… [Read More]
Silversea’s Enrichment Programs Allows For Indulging In Passions
Opera and ballet fans, food and wine connoisseurs, bridge players, wellness enthusiasts and lifelong learners will appreciate indulging their passions with Silversea’s exciting onboard enrichment program. “We are delighted to feature such an inspiring collection of renowned artists, experts and guest speakers on our voyages,” said Barbara Muckermann, Silversea’s chief marketing officer. “Our enrichment programming… [Read More]
Windstar Adds New Itineraries for 2018 Sailings
Windstar Cruises continues to make big changes to its deployment, announcing eight new itineraries in Northern Europe and 12 new Mediterranean itineraries, bringing Windstar’s total itineraries in Europe for 2018 to 40. The itineraries beget 26 new European ports, increasing the company’s global number of maiden ports to 93 for 2018. The sailings, running April… [Read More]
