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Carnival Cruise Line bringing some extra sparkle to New Year’s in NYC
Carnival Cruise Line is returning to New York’s Times Square to light the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball for the fifth year in a row, with Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc, leading the company’s delegation as guests across Carnival’s fleet celebrate the new year with festivities at sea. Along with serving as the official cruise line sponsor for Times Square New Year's Eve once again, Carnival will also sponsor one of the Times Square musical performances featured in "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026" on ABC, which airs live...
Holland America to mark America’s 250th with Iconic July 4 Sailing
To mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Holland America Line is launching a once-in-a-generation celebration featuring unique programs and collaborations with American brands deeply rooted in the nation’s history. Additionally, a July 4, 2026, seven-day “America’s 250th Celebration: Stars and Stripes” cruise will bring together tradition, history and specially curated programming for a memorable way to experience the nation’s 250th birthday. Through this one-of-a-kind anniversary voyage and strategic partnerships with heritage brands such as Pan Am -- with more...
Seabourn announces Cape to Cape world cruise in 2028
Seabourn has released details of its 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise, a 120-day voyage aboard the Seabourn Quest. This once-in-a-lifetime journey will span over 26,000 nautical miles, exploring five continents and more than 50 destinations and introducing the first complimentary expedition-style experiences ever offered on a Seabourn world cruise. Departing from Miami on Jan. 7, 2028, Seabourn Quest will take guests deep into the cultural and natural wonders between two legendary capes – Cape Horn in South America and Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. The ship will also visit a...
MSC Cruises, Meyer Werft sign landmark ship deal
MSC Cruises has announced a major new order for four next-generation cruise vessels and two additional options from MEYER WERFT in Papenburg marking the launch of its new “New Frontier” platform -- a brand-new class of ships. The order will secure full capacity at the shipyard well into the next decade. The Dec. 15 announcement was made at the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy in Berlin by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and Energy Minister-President Lower Saxony, Olaf Lies, MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman Pierfrancesco Vago and MEYER...
Costa Cruises Celebrates North American Travel Partners at 30th Edition of ‘Protagonisti del Mare’
Costa Cruises held the 30th edition of “Protagonisti del Mare” (Protagonists of the Sea) on Dec. 13, 2025, aboard Costa Smeralda. The event honoured Costa’s international network of travel advisors, including three North American partners, reinforcing the Italian company’s strong relationship with global agencies. The 2025 edition welcomed 1,600 guests, including distribution partners and media representatives from around the world. The ceremony honored 76 agencies, both nominated and awarded, for their performance and ongoing contribution to the brand’s growth. Among the...
Carnival Cruise Line unveils its next wave of 2027-2028 deployments
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled plans for its next wave of its 2027/28 deployments, including Carnival Firenze’s new series of itineraries from New York. Before heading to the homeport, Carnival Firenze will offer a special Carnival Journeys voyage from Miami connecting the two cruise ports. Carnival Splendor will further expand Carnival’s global deployment footprint by introducing four new sailings, including two round-trip sailings from Sydney, Australia and two Carnival Journeys Southeast Asia sailings to and from Singapore. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival...
Discover the World with Azamara Cruises in 2028
Azamara Cruises has announced details of its 2028 World Cruise aboard Azamara Onward. The 175-night itinerary spans six continents, 40 countries, and 91 ports, featuring more late nights, overnights, and countries visited than any other 2028 world cruise, and is further enhanced by the support of Azamara’s new World Cruise Desk, a pre-cruise concierge for guests and travel partners. Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, said that: “Our 2028 World Cruise represents Azamara’s most culturally immersive journey yet. We are so proud to offer an experience that delivers more...
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2027-2028 winter deployments and more
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has released details of its winter 2027/28 deployment and the return of its guest-favorite Free at Sea Plus package offering more unlimited amenities, including premium beverages, streaming Wi-Fi, Starbucks® and more. Spanning over 370 voyages, the new season of sailings promises sun-soaked escapes, culturally enriching adventures, and the ultimate freedom and flexibility to design a personalized vacation experience – onboard and ashore. From September 2027 through April 2028, guests can choose from itineraries ranging from two to 22 days, calling at...