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Celebrity Cruises Announces “Luminae,” An Exclusive Suite Class Restaurant

Celebrity Cruisesā€™ ongoing commitment to provide its suite-level guests with a truly exclusive and unique experience, which they have named ā€œSuite Classā€, has taken another major step forward. Celebrity recently unveiled the dedicated restaurant ā€œLuminaeā€, debuting fleet-wide in April. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for Celebrityā€™s Suite Class guests, Luminaeā€“as its name suggests ā€“is […]

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Disney’s Summer Season is “Frozen”

Beginning this summer, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in the animated hit ā€œFrozenā€ with experiences inspired by the film, including a deck party, a three-song stage show production number, new character meet-and-greets, storybook adventures ashore and more. On select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings to Europe and Alaska in summer 2015, Disney […]

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Holland America Line Summer 2016 European Itineraries

In summer 2016, Holland America Lineā€™s newest ship, ms Koningsdam, will debut a series of northern Europe and Baltic cruises as part of the lineā€™s Europe season that features seven ships sailing throughout the region. Koningsdam summer itineraries ā€” and all of Holland America Lineā€™s summer 2016 summer Europe sailings ā€” will be available for […]

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Carnival Vista To Debut An Array Of New Features

Yesterday afternoon, Carnival Cruise Line announced an array of new features for their upcoming ship, the Carnival Vista. New features include the first IMAX theater at sea; SkyRide, a thrilling suspension ride on the upper deck; a revamped and thrilling Carnival Waterworks; Seafood Shack, a New England style seafood restaurant; Cherry On Top, which will […]

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7 Reasons To Use A Travel Agent For Your Next Cruise

Purchasing a cruise vacation is very simple to do, especially considering all of the different ways a booking can be made. Toll-free cruise line reservation centers, staffed by hundreds of cruise vacation planners, and a myriad of cruise line websites make researching availability and pricing quick and easy to do. Additionally, entering personal information, confirming […]

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Leadership Changes Make Waves At Cruise Currents

Effective immediately, Cruise Currents Editor, Mike Faust, will take on a new title, Senior Editor. Charles Sylvia, a long time consultant for Cruise Currents and industry insider, will take on the role of Associate Editor. As the Senior Editor of Cruise Currents, Faust will oversee the long term goals of the website in addition to […]

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Silversea Includes Shore Excursions and WiFi

Thinking of taking one of Silversea‘s 52 Mediterranean cruises this year? Kristian Anderson, Silversea’s senior vice president and general manager for the Americas, notes that shore excursions and WiFi will now be included in the cruise fare. Guests will have a choice of included Silver Shore Select excursions offered in every port of call. Whether […]

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Nat Geo Orion to Sail Europe in 2016

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic will set its course for Europe in 2016, where the National Geographic Orion will spend spring, summer and fall on a curated series of 22 one-week voyages. The itineraries will explore Portugal, Spain, France, England, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, the Baltic Republics and Scandinavia. The routes have been designed to afford guests the […]

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Pearl Seas Cruises Exploring Cuba Itineraries

Today, Pearl Seas Cruises, sister line to American Cruise Lines, announced their intention to explore various itinerary offerings for the island nation of Cuba. The announcement by Pearl Seas comes weeks after the United States announced a new normalization policy with the communist nation. Pearl Seas hopes to begin sailing to Cuba in the near […]

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Dynamic Dining? Not Yet, Says Royal Caribbean

The scheduled introduction of dynamic dining on Royal Caribbean‘s Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas has been postponed until later in the year. The alternative-dining concept had been scheduled to debut on Oasis in March. Guests on the two ships will continue to enjoy an expansive menu of dinner options in early […]

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Sailing Into 2015: What’s Coming, What To Expect, What I Wish For

2015 is already well underway and many cruise ships have already set sail on their first sailings for the year. Each year, the cruise industry opens a new book on the world of travel, ready to record the memories bound to be made across the seven seas (and a few oceans). What’s Coming 2015 will […]

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Princess Cruises Makes Waves At The 2015 Rose Parade

[tps_header] On the first of the year, the Regal Princess made landfall inĀ Pasadena, California for the 2015 Rose Parade. A custom float, designed by Phoenix Decorating, featured a replica of Princess’ flagship, the Regal Princess, carrying the theme “50 Years of Inspiring Travel.” Alongside the ship, the Princess float featured famous world landmarks, such as […]