A POSITIVE VIEW OF GLOBAL TRAVEL NEWS
Holland America Celebrity Chefs Are Back
Foodies and culinary novices alike, who are ready for a gastronomic adventure can set sail on a Holland America Line Culinary Cruise in 2022 with a member from the line’s Culinary Council. The celebrity chefs will share their expertise and secrets on Read More …
ICYMI: Viking Highlighted Egypt Offerings
In case you missed it in August, Viking.TV continued to highlight new ways of exploring the world iin comfort on a Viking cruise including new ships, destinations and itineraries. Themed to destinations Viking travels, sessions in August featured Norway, Antarctica, and Read More …
Seen While Cruising: Doors Around The World
Cruise ships come in all shapes and sizes, sailing itineraries all over the planet. Over the last dozen years or so I have been fortunate enough to sail on a number of them in variety of locations and learned more Read More …
First Major Cruise Ship Christened in Iceland
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, on Aug. 27, 2022, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Read More …
Florida Port To Get $1.9M Security Upgrade
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) will receive $1,357,020 in federal funding for two projects to help bolster safety and security at Port Canaveral. The federal funding will be supplemented by a 25 percent CPA cost share match to improve the Read More …
Holland America’s Domestic Focus: Cruise Easy
With a rise in travelers wanting to explore global destinations without taking international flights, Holland America Line is launching its “See the World from Your Doorstep” campaign, highlighting the cruise line’s leadership in roundtrip travel from U.S. homeports. Those who want Read More …
Cruise Line Updates Pre-Cruise Test Rules
Carnival Cruise Line has additional updates to its pre-cruise testing protocols for unvaccinated guests for voyages departing September 6, 2022, and later. These changes are consistent with what local destinations have advised will be acceptable for arriving cruise guests, and Read More …
Carnival Luminosa Opens For Sale
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship Carnival Luminosa which will debut from Brisbane, Australia Nov. 6, 2022 before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May. When Carnival Luminosa arrives Read More …
Viking Nile Ship Named in Luxor
Viking named its newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. As part of the intimate event, the company’s first ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing Read More …