Sea Cloud Adds Maiden Call In Hamburg

Germany’s youngest windjammer will set course for Hamburg for the first time.  Coming from London, the new Sea Cloud Spirit will moor in the center of the Hanseatic city at around 6 p.m. on June 16. The 138-meter, three-masted full-rigged Read More …

Holland America To Expedite Embarkation, Safely

Holland America will safely expedite embarkation by using mBark facial recognition and VeriFLY vaccine verification. Here are the details:  Holland America Line is enhancing the preboarding guest experience and making embarkation easier by adding the use of mBark facial recognition and Read More …

Holland America Defining New Normal In Cruises

As the COVID-19 virus comes under control and travel moves closer to defining the new normal for everything from flights to cruises, Holland America Line is enhancing the process, making embarkation easier. They do that with the mBark facial recognition and Read More …

Viking Debuts New River Ships In Paris

Viking added eight new river ships to its fleet during a celebration in Paris this week. Of the eight new modified Viking Longships four ships, Viking Fjorgyn, Viking Kari, Viking Radgrid and Viking Skaga are built specifically to navigate the Seine River. They will bring travelers Read More …

Better Satellite Communications Coming Now

 Digital Video Systems (DVS), a maritime systems integration and telecommunications provider, and Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, have extended their multiyear contract for satellite coverage in the United States and Canada. The agreement includes addition of a second satellite, which enables Read More …

Carnival Celebrates Fifty Years In The Bahamas

Carnival Cruise Line continues its year-long 50th birthday celebration, this time marking 50 years of visiting The Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Defense Force Marching Band kicked off the festivities held in Pompey Square, followed by performances from Bahamian singer Simmone Read More …