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Celebrity Ascent Is In Europe
Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship, Celebrity Ascent, is arriving in Europe and will sail its first European summer season in 2024. The ship will visit famous destinations in Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Turkey. Here are more features and highlights of Read More …
Cruise Croatia Has New Signature Cruise for 2025
Cruise Croatia, a specialist in luxury small ship and yacht cruises in Croatia, has announced a brand new itinerary for 2025, which is now open for booking. The new itinerary will debut with two departures in June and September of next Read More …
Hannah Waddington names Sun Princess
The christening ceremony for the Sun Princess wasn’t just about the ship itself. It was also a celebration of the people who made it possible. Industry Leaders on Board: Princess Cruises President John Padgett recognized several industry leaders who contributed Read More …
Predicted: A Unprecedented Hurricane Season This Year
According to Weather.com, this year’s hurricane season is poised to be the most active season yet, with a projected 23 storms, 11 hurricanes, and 5 of at least a Category 3 to affect the Atlantic Coast this summer. Travelers must brace themselves as Read More …
Star Princess Sets Sail for a Spectacular Debut …Fall 2025
Calling all Princess fans! There’s exciting news about the arrival of the stunning Star Princess, the second ship in the innovative Sphere Class. While the inaugural sailings have shifted to ensure the ship meets Princess Cruises’ famously high standards, get Read More …
Carnival’s Christine Duffy Honored for Lifetime Achievement
Industry veteran Christine Duffy, President of Carnival Cruise Line, received the prestigious 2024 Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Lifetime Achievement Award. This recognition celebrates her outstanding contributions to the entire cruise travel industry. Duffy has captained Carnival Cruise Line, the Read More …
Branson Gives Away Cruises In London
Sir Richard Branson surprised Londoners with a quirky publicity stunt to promote Virgin Voyages’ “Med Season.” A double-decker bus transformed into a mini Scarlet Lady cruise ship cruised through central London, with Branson himself onboard. The bus-ship gave away 200 Read More …