Stunning New Ship Will Take Guests on Incredible Seven- and 14-Day Voyages to the Eastern and Western Caribbean in 2024 and 2025 Princess Cruises' largest ship ever - Sun Princess – will make her U.S. debut in October 2024 providing the ultimate vacations to favorite Caribbean destinations on seven- and 14-day itineraries out of Ft Lauderdale, Fla. The ship is the first in the line's new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024. Sun Princess Caribbean voyages will offer the perfect balance between incredible Caribbean islands, and tranquil days at sea for guests to enjoy all that Sun Princess has to offer, including captivating entertainment in state-of-the art v...
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Expanded Sustainable Alaska Seafood Menus, Extensive Beverage Program, Garden-to-Table Offerings Among New Elements in 2023 Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, is readying for the start of the 2023 cruise and cruisetour season which begins April 29. Sustainable seafood and award-winning programming that immerses guests in all things Alaska are highlights again this year as Princess sails seven ships throughout The Great Land across 14 cruise itineraries and 25 land-sea vacations, including the line's newest ship Discovery Princess along with Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Majestic Princess, Grand Princess, Crown Princess and Sapphire Princess. New for 2023 is an expanded Wild for Alaska Seafood menu that can be enjoyed by all guests sailing with Princess in Alaska...
Read MoreCruisers wanting to maximise their experience both on and off their ship are being encouraged to make the most of their time at each port of call. Experts from Panache Cruises, the specialists in ultra-luxury cruises, are encouraging holidaymakers to plan ahead to make sure they make the most of their time when on a cruise. Once on-board, cruisers are encouraged to simply unpack, sit back and enjoy all the ‘extras’ available to them - which is easy thanks to the all-inclusive packages available on many luxury cruise lines. From welcome bottles of champagne to sumptuous afternoon teas, spa treatments to gourmet coffees, each ship is different and has a wealth of exclusive features to wow every guest. But for those looking to get their very best out of their cruising experience...
Read MoreFirst up in the "Artist Discovery Program" will be a spotlight on local Caribbean artists Royal Caribbean International has launched a search for iconic artistry to bring the Caribbean spirit to life on the iconic canvas that is the world's best family vacation, Icon of the Seas. In the new "Artist Discovery Program," up-and-coming artists from destinations the cruise line visits can vie to put their work on display for millions of vacationers who will set sail for years to come. The program's purpose is to infuse every region's spirit and culture into the curated art collections on board ships, in order to highlight and celebrate the very destinations and their people at the heart of Royal Caribbean's memorable vacations. Royal Caribbean International’s new Artist Discovery Program...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland is currently hosting its annual river conference, RiverView, with a record number of delegates - almost 400 - in attendance. The conference is being held in Vienna for the first time. Attendees are being given the opportunity to join conference sessions, a trade fair, local excursions, and visit or stay overnight on a selection of river cruise ships: AmaViola Nicko Vision Riverside Mozart Avalon Envision TUI Maya Scenic Jasper As part of the conference, a number of cruise lines have agreed to fund a selection of the best ideas from agents who are attending the event, to help grow their sales. More details on the initiative will be released in due course. CLIA has also announced a specialist in-...
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Group (RCL.N) has said that it was set for record bookings during the January-March period after the company posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on pent-up travel demand. Investors were encouraged by the latest sign of the industry sailing out of the pandemic-induced pause. Cruise liners have reported strong booking volumes from well-to-do Americans for the so-called "wave season", a period between January and March where operators offer special cruise deals and discounts for the year. Royal Caribbean said North America sailings were booked in line with record 2019 levels for the full year, while bookings for European itineraries accelerated during the wave season and were higher than 2019. "A big question mark from investors is what the shape of rec...
Read MoreHydrogen-powered ships are coming In the Caribbean, many cruise companies have bought islands and turned them into private resorts for the exclusive use of cruise passengers who cavort in enormous wave pools, rush down 135-foot water slides with names like Daredevil’s Peak, and zip-line across wide beaches. But on Ocean Cay, an island 20 miles south of Bimini that MSC Cruises began leasing from the Bahamian government in 2015, there is no theme park, no giant water slide. Oh, there are plenty of bars, shops and wave runners. But the general aim is to provide a serene getaway and largely quiet activities — snorkeling, swimming and lounging on beach chairs — while scientists and students from the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale research how t...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released results from a new consumer sentiment survey, showing the demand for cruise holidays continues to increase. The survey was carried out with 4,500 domestic and international travellers. It reveals that for UK passengers: 91% of respondents who have cruised previously said they intend to take a holiday at sea again, a 14% increase from 2019 Of those who have never cruised, 72% are open to cruising, a 1% increase from 2019 Of these two groups, 58% say they will book a cruise in the next two years www.fiebak-medien.de 61% of respondents who have cruised previously said they later returned to a destination they had first visited via cruise ship. The Mediterranean and Caribbean are the most re-visited destinations. ...
Read MoreTravellers looking to create the perfect Instagram page have been advised to visit seven global locations to make their social media unbeatable. Experts at luxury cruise retailer Panache Cruises have named the most photogenic spots around the world and are encouraging globetrotters to bump these destinations to the top of their travel bucket list. Whatever the equipment or photography skills - these are the places where it’s almost impossible to take a bad photo. Some of the destinations that provide the most unique photo opportunities are in remote locations that are best accessed by cruise ships. James Cole, founder and managing director of Panache Cruises said: “If you want to impress your friends with amazing photos from your trip then opt for unique destinations that offer epic...
Read MorePassengers to be compensated after algae spoils Australia-New Zealand cruise
Viking Cruises will compensate hundreds of passengers on its Orion cruise ship after cruisers were forced to stay on board and miss multiple stops because officials blocked port access due to marine growth on the ship's hull. The 930-guest capacity Viking Orion docked in Sydney on Wednesday, the final stop on what is normally a 15-day, 9-stop cruise of New Zealand and Australia. The front of the Viking Orion cruise ship, which has been stranded at sea for eight days after a potential harmful "marine growth" was found on its hull, is seen from the ship's observatory deck off the coast of Australia January 3, 2023. Julie Reby Waas/via REUTERS But plans went awry, local media reported, after New Zealand officials asked the ship to leave the country's waters part way through its crui...
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