Royal Caribbean Adds New Ocean Voyages Royal Caribbean has launched a new set of ocean voyages, which will allow guests to sail between North America and Europe on a variety of ships. The new Ocean Voyages will offer unique onboard programming, new shore excursion packages, and discounted rates on staterooms. Cruisers can choose among 11 Royal Caribbean […]
Royal Caribbean has launched limited 3G service aboard both the Oasis and Allure of the Seas for AT&T customers. The new internet network comes in the second phase of Royal Caribbean’s expanding internet options in partnership with Wireless Maritime Services. The new 3G network will provide guests with faster internet service on their phones when […]
On September 23rd, Carnival will debut a brand new national marketing campaign across the major TV networks. The new marketing campaign focuses on unforgettable and memorable vacation moments experienced every day by the cruise line’s millions of guests, featuring photos from their guests. Earlier this year, guests were asked to send Carnival photos and videos of […]
Silversea Acquires New Expedition Ship Earlier this week, Silversea acquired the former Clipper Odyssey, which marks the eighth ship to enter the Silversea fleet and the third for its expedition fleet. The new ship, to be known as Silver Discoverer, will enter the fleet in March 2014 after a major renovation is completed in her […]
Later this September, MSC Cruises will be hosting a number of performances from ArtSlab Onstage aboard select MSC ships. The new partnership will feature acts from the main performances, which will be presented from October 16th through the 19th at the New York City Center in Manhattan. The performances will primarily have a focus on celebrating Italian […]
Earlier today, Carnival introduced their latest booking program, known as the Great Vacation Guarantee. The new booking program provides guests with the option to cancel their cruise early should they be dissatisfied with their cruise for any reason. Guests booking with the new option will have the opportunity to cancel the remainder of their voyage within the first 24 […]
Earlier last week, Costa’s soon to be newest ship, the Costa Diadema, reached an important milestone in her construction. The Costa Diadema’s fore-end hull block section was finally laid. The Costa Diadema’s fore-end hull section is approximately 26 feet high, 111 feet long, 118 feet wide at its maximum beam and weighs 432 tons. The Costa […]
Viking River Cruises has added two new ships to the line’s order book for 2014. The two new orders will bring Viking’s fleet delivery number for 2014 from 12 to 14. The new orders come at a time of tremendous growth in the river cruise industry. The addition of new Longships to the fleet will allow […]
Windstar Cruises will be investing an additional $3 million to renovate staterooms aboard the Wind Star and Wind Spirit, the line’s oldest yachts. The new renovated staterooms will introduce a new stateroom layout and new furniture to each stateroom. Each stateroom will have it’s current desk and vanity set-up replaced with a new sofa in […]
MSC Cruises has announced that Gianni Onorato will serve as the new CEO of MSC Cruises beginning next week. Onorato has almost 30 years of experience in the cruise industry, most recently serving as Costa Cruise’s President for the past 9 years. He graduated from the Istituto Orientale of Naples with a degree in Foreign Languages and […]
Beginning next year, Holland America Line will offer guests a new itinerary sailing through the Baltic Sea. The new 12 night itinerary will sail roundtrip from Copenhagen aboard the ms Eurodam. During her sailing, the Eurodam will offer 3 ports with overnight calls. These overnight calls will be spent in Copenhagen, St. Petersburg, and Stockholm. […]
Princess Cruises has announced that the Sapphire Princess will begin offering cruises to Asia from China in 2014. The Sapphire Princess will begin the line’s first season of Asia cruises in May 2014, where she will offer guests itineraries throughout the Asia region. 4 itineraries will be offered, each ranging 3 and 7 nights, departing roundtrip […]