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Windstar Presents ‘Star Grill by Steven Raichlen’
Windstar Cruises continues to perfect its culinary program with the introduction of a new modern, casual outdoor restaurant in partnership with global grilling authority Steven Raichlen. Star Grill by Steven Raichlen, currently in development, will be a modern, casual, alfresco restaurant that serves up grilled, smoked and rotisserie specialties, including seafood, meats and vegetables cooked with global flavours and techniques, alongside craft side dishes and sauces. Windstar’s alliance with Raichlen was born from a desire to create a modern, yet casual outdoor eatery, bespoke of...
NCL Enhances Entertainment Program With SIX
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that SIX, the critically acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning next month. From Tudor queens to pop princesses, SIX is a historical retelling of Henry VIII’s six wives. Each leading lady takes centre stage to share her personal story and reclaim her identity. Remixing 500 years of heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power, the production features lively performances and music by an all-female band. “Guests will be mesmerized by the...
Celebrity Set To Call Tampa Home
Celebrity Cruises is adding Tampa as a homeport, expanding the brand’s global vacation offerings with the redeployment of Celebrity Constellation. The newly “revolutionized” ship will offer guests more island time than ever before, with three unique alternating 10- and 11-night roundtrip sailings for the winter 2020 season. “Our guests and travel advisors have been asking us to return to Tampa since our last call there in 2007,” said Celebrity president Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “While Celebrity Cruises fleet is undergoing a massive modernization with The Celebrity Revolution,...
Cunard Makes Waves with Famed Artist In Residence
Luxury cruise line Cunard, in partnership with Clarendon Fine Art, is refining the art connoisseurs travel experience with the appointment of the UK’s foremost impressionist artist, Sherree Valentine Daines, as Artist in Residence. As Artist in Residence, Valentine-Daines will sail with Cunard’s Three Queens (Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria), making an inaugural appearance in the role onboard Queen Victoria in September. Widely celebrated as the “Face of Modern British Impressionism,” Valentine-Daines was acclaimed as “Artist to the Stars” by the Daily...
PONANT To Acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises
French luxury cruise line PONANT has announced plans to acquire Paul Gauguin Cruises, a specialist in sailings in French Polynesia and the South Pacific. Like PONANT, officials say Paul Gauguin combines “exceptional itineraries with luxury hotel services and fine cuisine to create memorable experiences at sea.” Following the acquisition, the two cruise lines will keep their management, Diane Moore as CEO of Paul Gauguin Cruises with her team based in Bellevue, WA and Navin Sawhney as CEO, Americas, for PONANT, based in New York. “We are pleased to welcome Paul Gauguin...
T-Minus One Year Until Silver Moon Launch
It's now less than one year until the launch of Silver Moon – an elegant new addition to Silversea’s ultra-luxury fleet of ships. Embarking on its inaugural voyage on Aug. 6, 2020, the 596-guest Silver Moon will “echo the whispered elegance of the cruise line’s current flagship, Silver Muse, while bringing unprecedented enhancements and elements of innovation.” Adding to Silversea’s characteristic hallmarks of luxury, Silver Moon will push the boundaries of travel with a pioneering new culinary program, S.A.L.T. (Sea and Land Taste), which will adapt according to the...
Carnival Enhances Popular HUB App
Continuing to help families make the most of their vacations, Carnival Cruise Line has updated its popular HUB App to include a comprehensive day-by-day schedule of onboard youth programming and activities with the ability to “like” favourites to receive reminders and updates. Carrying more than 900,000 children each year, Carnival has created seemingly endless opportunities for kid-friendly fun from its three age-specific programs to a range of onboard activities and attractions. Now, as part of the app’s expanded capabilities and functionality, schedules and details for these...
Win With Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is touting its new MedallionClass and giving Baxter Media readers a chance to win a cruise for two of up to seven days on a Caribbean sailing in our latest contest. To win, simply answer the following questions at https://www.travelpress.com/win-a-princess-medallionclass-cruise : How much does the OceanMedallion cost? A. $15 B. $25 C. It's free to all guests. D. It's free for Suite and Mini-suite guests only. The OceanMedallion is the key to: A. Faster boarding. B. Keyless stateroom entry. C. Drinks, snacks and more on demand. D. All of the above and much...