Pioneering neuroscience research conducted aboard Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2 An international study involving 40 guests on a Transatlantic Crossing revealed that just five days at sea can increase cognitive abilities such as memory, spatial reasoning, logical thinking, and problem-solving on average by 26%. Findings highlighted an impressive 29% improvement in short-term memory recall, a 125% increase in complex problem-solving ability, and a 14% improvement in attention levels. Participants also experienced a 158% increase in perceived relaxation, with the number of people describing themselves as "relaxed," underscoring the rejuvenating effects of Cunard's luxury voyages. For more than 180 years, Cunard has championed the restorative power of ocean travel. New ground-b...
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Princess Cruises debuts 131-day Circle Pacific cruise in early 2026 Princess Cruises has announced the cruise line's most destination-rich voyage ever offered with its new 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage departing January 2026 and visiting 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean. This voyage replaces the previously announced 2026 World Cruise to bypass the Red Sea and surrounding region. On sale now, this new itinerary aboard Coral Princess departs Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2026, and sails through Hawaii, French Polynesia, the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, before continuing north on a tour of Asia highlighted with an extensive journey through Japan, followed by a Pacific crossing to experien...
Read MoreVilla Vie Residences, the leading innovator in residential cruising, has announced the launch of its Tour La Vie program, starting at just under $40,000 per year. Residents will have the flexibility to join their customized journey at any port during the continuous global adventure for up to 4 years. With over 425 ports across 140 countries, each circumnavigation presents an unprecedented opportunity to discover the world from their floating home with ever-changing backyards. Villa Vie Odyssey at Sea Exclusive Offer Details Year Escape from Reality Year Mid-Term Selection Year Everywhere but Home Year Skip Forward The latest product complements Villa Vie's traditional ownership and rental programs along with their Endless Horizons program and provides residents w...
Read More-Currently 12 private destinations in the Caribbean, more on way -Royal Caribbean's CocoCay helps lift ticket revs 48% since 2019 -Carnival plans $600 million investment in Celebration Key -Direct bookings rise, reducing reliance on travel agents -Public Caribbean destinations see decline in cruise visits Major cruise operators are steering their ships - and millions of dollars in investments - into their own private destinations packed with excursions, beaches, bars and restaurants. The phenomenon appears to have started with Royal Caribbean Group, which in 2019 opened "Perfect Day at CocoCay," an amusement park-like private destination in The Bahamas that has caught the eye of Wall Street. By operating their own private destinations on small Caribbean islands, Roy...
Read MoreThe ultra-luxury expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit discovered the Titania, a German World War I-era vessel, during a submarine dive near Chile—marking the first sighting of the ship in 110 years Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has made a historic discovery during a submarine dive off the coast of Alejandro Selkirk Island in Chile's Juan Fernández Archipelago. On October 14, 2024, Seabourn Pursuit, the ultra-luxury line's newest purpose-built expedition ship, uncovered the Titania, a German supplier ship lost for 110 years. Lying 95 meters below the surface, this remarkable find marks the first sighting of the Titania since it was scuttled in 1914. "Experiences like these are a testament to the spirit of expedition, and this discovery is nothi...
Read MoreTravel is continuing to rise and cruise popularity is no different going into 2025. A recent Squaremouth survey that polled more than 4,000 travel insurance customers in US revealed that 33% of travelers are planning to take a cruise in the next calendar year, compared to 26% last year and only 20% in early 2023. With wave season right around the corner, Squaremouth.com, the US leading travel insurance marketplace, breaks down cruiser behavior, demographics and top travel insurance cruise tips to keep in mind. Top Cruiser Fear: Sickness & Injury27% of travelers cite that their biggest fear while on a cruise is getting sick or injured during their cruise, followed by 15% fearful of getting sick or injured prior to their trip. In order to assu...
Read MoreCruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released its annual Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing continued progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda, including investments in ships and technologies for the uptake of transitional and alternative fuels. "Cruise lines are continuing to reduce their emissions at sea and at berth in pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050," said Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association. "This year's environmental technologies report demonstrates their progress, with the industry investing in engine technologies with conversion capabilities that will allow ships to use more renewab...
Read MoreLanette Canen and Johan Bodin gave up life on land to become seaborne nomads on a years-long cruise. Months later, the couple has yet to spend a night at sea. Their ship, the Odyssey, is stuck in Belfast undergoing repair work that has postponed its scheduled May departure for a 3 ½-year round-the-world voyage. Bodin said Friday that they have enjoyed their pit stop in the Northern Ireland capital, but “when we’d visited every pub and tried and every fish and chips place and listened to all the places that have Irish music, then we were ready to go elsewhere.” “We’re ready to set sail, for sure,” added Canen. Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey is the latest venture in the tempest-tossed world of continuous cruising. It offers travelers the chance to buy a cabin and live at s...
Read MoreFirst Look of Disney Adventure, sailing from Singapore in 2025 Dazzling entertainment, regional dining and colorful landscapes layered with Disney magic will bring beloved stories to life onboard first Disney Cruise Line ship to homeport in Asia Disney Cruise Line is unveiling all-new details about one of the seven themed areas aboard the Disney Adventure, which will set sail from Singapore in 2025. Disney Imagination Garden, the central hub of the ship, will be an immersive, enchanted valley inspired by 100 years of heroic and heartwarming Disney adventures. The colorful landscapes of Disney Imagination Garden will transport guests into the pages of well-loved Disney stories alongside their favorite characters. The vibrant, open-air garden will be set against a three-deck-tall, s...
Read MoreStarting August 2025, the next combination of every vacation will headline Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, with the record-setting lineup of Icon Class experiences Royal Caribbean International's Star of the Seas will soon double the world's best vacation count in one of the world's top travel destinations, and the full lineup of unrivaled experiences in store has been revealed. From thrills like the fastest and tallest waterslides to 40-plus ways to dine and drink combined with adventures in idyllic destinations like the cruise line's Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, the next combination of the best of every vacation sets the stage for everyone to make memories from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Debuting August 2025 in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Royal Caribb...
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