With enhanced offerings and new personalized amenities, The Retreat delivers the most elevated experience at sea Celebrity Cruises takes the suite life to new heights with new premium and personalized enhancements for The Retreat, providing the most elevated experience at sea. Offering more perks and amenities than ever before, The Retreat isn't just a suite. It's the most elevated experience at sea, period. "At The Retreat, the world really does revolve around our guests," said Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises. "We collected extensive feedback from past guests, loyalty members and our trade partners to inform how The Retreat experiences are being reimagined to continue exceeding vacation expectations by delivering on the amenities and experiences Celebrit...
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2026 World Cruise sails to the most destinations ever visited by "The Love Boat" Line Princess Cruises has announced its 2026 World Cruise - a 114-day voyage aboard Coral Princess - will visit 52 ports in 28 countries, across six continents, the most destinations ever reached on a Princess World Cruise. With itineraries now on sale, global-seeking cruisers can take advantage of early booking perks and secure their spot now aboard the 114-day adventure that will sail over 35,000 nautical miles. The destination-rich World Cruise offers two roundtrip options with departures from both Ft. Lauderdale, departing January 5, 2026, and Los Angeles on January 21, 2026. "This 2026 World Cruise addresses a growing interest in longer voyages that make stops at more exotic destinations, an...
Read MoreHoliday-makers setting off on a cruise this year are being advised to book the lower deck for a peaceful night's sleep. Experts at Winstons Beds have shared seven tips on getting some shut-eye when out at sea. Those heading off on their first cruise may be wondering about the quality of sleep they’ll get on their holiday. Those sensitive to motion sickness are being told that booking the lower deck could help make getting to sleep on the water easier. Rebecca Swain, sleep and mattress expert at Winstons Beds said: “If you’re new to cruises then there could be a possibility that you’ll struggle to sleep the first couple of nights. “Cruise ships are designed so that you feel as minimal movement as possible but the thought of sleeping in open water for some people may affect how...
Read MoreAn epic 180-day world journey on new ship Vista across six continents visiting 43 countries, 101 ports and 81 UNESCO World Heritage sites Opening up the world to a new era of global exploration, Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, welcomes guests on board its newest ship, Vista, for its highly anticipated inaugural 180-day 2026 Around the World voyage. Having set the standard for extraordinary sailings for over a decade with destination-immersive global journeys, Oceania Cruises sets a new bar with unparalleled comfort and convenience, electing Vista to host this year's circumnavigation visiting 101 ports across 43 countries. Now open for preview, bookings for this unique, all-encompassing journey officially open on March 13, 2024. ...
Read MorePassengers 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...
Read MoreNational 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 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 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 MoreQuark Expeditions takes explorers to Snow Hill island colony of Emperor penguins Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, extended its longstanding record of achievement in Antarctica by successfully landing 208 explorers on two voyages for an experience that few on the planet will ever have: walking on sea ice to visit the remote Snow Hill Island colony of Emperor penguins. Quark Expeditions' technologically-advanced expedition ship, Ultramarine, and its team delivered these successful Snow Hill voyages in November and December, while also hosting a special onboard ceremony at the edge of Antarctica's Weddell Sea: the official announcement of Dr Sian Proctor as Ultramarine's godmother. Photo Credit: Michelle Sole Joined by the company's legendary Expedition L...
Read MoreLionel Messi named official icon for Royal Caribbean's new vacation The most decorated football player in history will welcome the world's best family vacation at an exclusive celebration in January 2024 An iconic kickoff is set to mark the start of a new era of vacations when Royal Caribbean International's revolutionary Icon of the Seas debuts January 2024. The world's largest cruise line has revealed sports icon Lionel Messi is the official Icon of Icon of the Seas. As the Icon of the first-of-its-kind combination of every vacation, the most decorated football player in history will welcome the new ship at an exclusive naming celebration in Miami. Widely regarded as the greatest of all time, Messi has and continues to set a long list of records throughout his career that...
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