Passengers on a nine-month cruise have become unlikely stars on TikTok and Instagram, with thousands following their epic voyage and updates on daily life on board the "Serenade of the Seas". Wannabe cruisers have flocked to social media to follow the passengers' adventures on Royal Caribbean's "Ultimate World Cruise", lapping up footage of sightseeing on the more than 60 country trip as well as the more banal details of life on board. Nancy and Mike Jacobs, a couple from Michigan, in the United States, now have more than 63,000 followers on TikTok. Mike and Nancy Jacobs, who are on the nine month cruise, pose for a selfie at the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, December 31, 2023, in this still image obtained from social media. @livingphase2/via REUTERS Th...
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National Geographic Orion will sail the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean for the 2025 summer season. To celebrate the ship's return to this stunning region, Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic will debut four brand new Mediterranean itineraries, exploring the heritage-rich region like never before in the way only the global leader and pioneer of modern expedition cruising can. Featuring 53 expertly appointed exterior-facing cabins, National Geographic Orion will traverse the Mediterranean in style. From Croatia's iconic Dalmatian Coast to the stunning cerulean seas along the Greek Isles, the intimately scaled National Geographic Orion will show travelers the Mediterranean from a new perspective, exploring remarkable islands and remarkable port cities. "A Lindblad E...
Read MoreLionel Messi officially names the first-of-its-kind vacation in Miami The world’s largest cruise ship — the size of almost four city blocks —began its maiden voyage on Saturday as it left from the Port of Miami. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas runs nearly 1,200 feet (365 meters) from bow to stern. The ship, which is leaving South Florida for its first seven-day island-hopping voyage through the tropics, was officially christened Tuesday with help from soccer legend Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates. Less than a week shy of Royal Caribbean International's 55th anniversary, the world's largest cruise line and world-renowned sports icon Lionel Messi – The Icon of Icon – officially debuted the all-new Icon of the Seas at a standout naming celebration in Miami. The fir...
Read MoreExclusive new collection of itineraries will feature an industry-first with overnight stays in every port of call Special evening shore excursions created for luxury travelers to explore destinations in a new way Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world's leading luxury cruise line, has announced a collection of six unique Immersive Overnights voyages where each port of call features an overnight stay – allowing for deeper exploration and discovery in much-loved destinations. These voyages, currently on board four of the six ships in The World's Most Luxurious Fleet, will include special shoreside experiences exclusively crafted to make each overnight call a memorable part of the journey. Destinations featured in the Immersive Overnights collection are the Mediterranean, Northern E...
Read MoreQuark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has announced the latest addition to its industry-leading fleet: the Ocean Explorer. This 138-passenger polar expedition ship will set sail under the Quark Expeditions banner at the start of the Antarctic 2024/2025 season. "Going beyond in the polar regions requires the best expedition team operating the best ships," says Andrew White, President of Quark Expeditions. "And we've got both. Ocean Explorer is the perfect addition to our fleet—for adventure, for luxury, and for leading-edge technology, this purpose-built polar expedition ship truly delivers for our discerning polar explorers." Ocean Explorer's state-of-the-art expedition technology elevates the polar experience in every way: extensive adventure capability for thri...
Read MoreSome cruise operators have cancelled or adjusted their itineraries to avoid the Red Sea due to attacks on ships by Houthi militia, but the overall impact on the multi-billion dollar industry is not expected to be significant. The attacks by the Iran-backed militia in Yemen since November have slowed trade between Asia and Europe and raised concerns about an escalation of the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants in Gaza. Royal Caribbean, opens new tab said in a statement on Thursday it had cancelled two voyages so far. One from Muscat to Dubai was meant to take place Jan. 16-26, and another from Dubai to Mumbai was scheduled for Jan. 26-Feb. 11. It also amended last week the itinerary of a cruise between Aqaba and Muscat to disembark guests in a port city near...
Read MoreAnantara Chiang Mai Resort expands its luxury cruise offering, with two boats and four different itineraries. Each departs daily from the resort’s private pier on the banks of the Mae Ping River At Anantara Chiang Mai in Thailand, the Mae Ping River is very much part of the resort experience: morning yoga, breakfast under the bodhi trees, lazing by the pool, sunset cocktails on the rooftop – all take place overlooking the city’s ancient lifeline. Now, with the addition of its private pier, signature Anantara experiences extend to the river itself. JAO Ping, meaning “king of the river”, offers daily cruises for both individuals and groups, guests and visitors. Its fleet consists of two hand-carved teak boats, the Nam Jai, a scorpion-tail for up to eight passengers, and the Nam Jit,...
Read MoreThe first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation makes its official debut on Jan. 27 The new year is kicking off with an iconic celebration. Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated Icon of the Seas has taken the center stage as it arrived in Miami for the first time. The first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation was welcomed with fanfare by air, land and sea, ahead of its official debut on Jan. 27. Counting down to the start of a new era of vacations, local residents and Royal Caribbean fans, executives and employees were on hand as the first to see Miami's newest resident. Icon arrived to PortMiami in style, with celebratory fireboat salutes, banner planes in flight and a community celebration at Pérez Art Museum to mark the new vacation's first appe...
Read MoreHolland America Line's 2025-2026 season brings together ten unique itineraries and two Pacific Ocean crossings showcase diverse cultural experiences and fresh, regional cuisine Holland America Line's Westerdam is heading to Asia, where it will explore 11 countries from September 2025 through April 2026. The itineraries have a strong focus on Japan with 24 different ports around the country, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Cruises in the Far East depart from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of Asia's most iconic cities — with up to 12 ports in a single cruise. Late departures and overnight stays allow extra time for guests to sample the nightlife, local ...
Read MoreSaves 5 people off the Indian coast in Arabian Sea The Costa Serena crew has saved a group of shipwrecked fishermen in difficulty who were sighted while the ship was sailing the Arabian Sea west of the Indian coasts. On 25th December during her planned navigation passage from Mumbai to Kochi, part of her actual cruises program, at around 12:30pm Costa Serena bridge received a phone call from 2 guests on board, who reported having noticed from their cabin’s balcony a group of people with life jacket, stranded at sea about 1 mile away from the ship. Under the guidance of Captain Andrea Bardi, Costa Serena immediately slowed down her speed and deviated her route to reach the group of people spotted at sea and to start their search and rescue operation. On parallel the bridge ...
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