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5 Things To Know About Fathom, The World’s Newest Cruise Line

1) Fathom is not your traditional cruise – and it’s not supposed to be. Fathom isn’t just a cruise, it’s so much more. Yes, there’s a ship, a beautiful port, icy drinks, a pool, and other cool cruise features, but sailing with Fathom is more about helping others than pampering yourself. With Fathom, it’s not […]

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#MikeAtSea Preview: Making A Difference With Fathom

Since Fathom was officially unveiled last year, I’ve been curious to discover what will set this cruise experience apart from all the others. After 22 cruises, to some extent, the experience has become a little predictable. Fathom is looking to change that for the better. A Little Background Fathom seeks to shake up the traditional cruise […]

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22 Songs For Your Travel Playlist

I Lived by OneRepublic This song is not only my favorite travel song, but my travel creed. It inspires me to push myself, to go further, and to truly live life to its fullest extent. At the end of my days, I want to be able to look back and say “I Lived.” “I owned […]

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Two Giant Panda “Passengers” To Sail On Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas

Royal Caribbean’s brand new Ovation of the Seas will have two larger than life passengers: two giant pandas. Following in the (paw)steps of the earlier Quantum Class ships, Ovation of the Seas will feature a large animal sculpture on her upper decks. For Ovation of the Seas, the large panda display will bring awareness to […]

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Ovation of the Seas Officially Joins Royal Caribbean Fleet

Today in Bremerhaven, Germany, Royal Caribbean took delivery of its latest ship, Ovation of the Seas. The handover ceremony, attended by executives from both Royal Caribbean and Meyer Werft, marked the official start of Ovation of the Seas’ sailing career with Royal Caribbean. The traditional handover ceremony included the raising of Royal Caribbean’s house flag, registry country […]

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MSC Cruises Signs Deal For 4 New Prototype Ships

MSC Cruises, a rapidly growing cruise line with an already extensive order log, has announced the signing of a letter of intent with STX France for the construction of four prototype ships, with the first to be delivered in 2022. The four new ships, to be known as World Class ships, will exceed 200,000 GRT, accommodate approximately 5,400 guests, […]

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Exclusive: Viking Sky To Debut New Viking Heritage Experience

Ahead is an April Fool’s joke from April 1, 2016. Enjoy. Viking Ocean Cruises, the ocean going sister line to the world’s largest river cruise line, Viking River, is set to introduce a truly unique onboard experience aboard their soon to be newest ship, Viking Sky. Viking is a cruise line known to incorporate rich viking history […]

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Viking Sky To Debut New Viking Heritage Experience

Viking Ocean Cruises, the ocean going sister line to the world’s largest river cruise line, Viking River, is set to introduce a truly unique onboard experience aboard their soon to be newest ship, Viking Sky. Viking is a cruise line known to incorporate rich viking history into their onboard experience, featuring dedicated spaces to host viking heritage […]

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ms Koningsdam Joins The Holland America Line Fleet

Holland America Line has accepted delivery of its first Pinnacle Class ship, ms Koningsdam, during a traditional handing over ceremony at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy. The new ship was officially delivered to Holland America on March 31 and will soon be christened in the “home country” of Holland America Line, the Netherlands. During the handing […]

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Viking Ocean Cruises Prepares To Launch Second Ship

The wildly popular Viking Ocean Cruises is preparing to launch their second ship, Viking Sea, hot off the heels of the floating out of their third ship, Viking Sky, at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. Viking Sea is the second of six planned ships for Viking Ocean Cruises. Viking Ocean Cruises took delivery of Viking Sea at a […]

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Fathom Becomes First Cruise Line Approved To Sail To Cuba

Carnival Corporation’s impact travel brand, Fathom, has officially received permission from the Cuban government to sail to the island nation beginning in May. Executives from Carnival Corporation met today in Havana with Cuban government officials to sign the historic agreement, reopening the island to the first American cruise ship in over 50 years. Fathom’s Adonia will […]

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A Hope For The Return Of Cruising To Istanbul, Turkey

It’s a tough time for one of the world’s most amazing cities: another terror attack in the streets prompts travelers to quickly turn their backs and head elsewhere. Istanbul, and on a larger scale Turkey, is facing a perilous and challenging time in its history. As these horrific attacks have continued, many cruise lines have […]