Cruise
Royal Caribbean Marks Construction Milestone
Royal Caribbean International marked an important milestone Feb. 1 as the first piece of steel was cut for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 27th ship in the global cruise line’s fleet is set to be named Odyssey of the Seas. Set to debut in fall 2020, Odyssey will sail from the United States. Additional details on Odyssey will be revealed later this year. Pictured, Richard Fain, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., who was on hand to announce that the ship will be named Odyssey of the Seas and debut in the fall...
Australis Savings
Australis Cruise Lines is offering 25% off on bookings on its cruises that navigate the Beagle Channel, Cape Horn and the remote islands of Tierra del Fuego. Savings on a four-night, one-way cruise are US$739 per person, on the all-included expedition cruise experience. This offer is good on bookings made on the new Ventus Australis and the Stella Australis when a deposit is received before Feb. 17 for the March 1 and 5 departures from Punta Arenas, Chile and the March 13 departure from Ushuaia, Argentina. Australis ships are the only ones permitted to sail in the narrow fjords...
Uniworld Taking It To The Next Level
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is set “to evolve its offerings” even further throughout the next two years with major expansion and renovation plans. By 2020, more than half of the ships in Uniworld’s fleet will be a “Super Ship” with the addition of three new vessels in Vietnam, Egypt and Portugal and another Super Ship renovation in Italy. The new floating boutique hotels will feature the signature touches and distinctive themes the company’s ships are known for – more suites, more dining venues and more luxurious finishes, while maintaining their high...
Disney Announces Return of Star Wars Day at Sea
In 2020, epic adventures at sea return to Disney Cruise Line with limited engagements of two popular experiences – Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea. Setting sail on the Disney Fantasy and Disney Magic to the Caribbean and Bahamas, these seven- and five-night sailings combine a Disney Cruise Line vacation with a special day at sea filled with unique character encounters, live shows and action-packed entertainment. Star Wars Day at Sea Guests can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga on special seven-night Disney Fantasy...
Get Cruising With Goway
Cruises are a great way to see the world, offering several attractions on one journey and combining the comforts of a hotel with the adventure of an excursion. Goway Travel has cruises that take travellers across oceans, down rivers and over some of the world’s greatest lakes and fjords. According to officials, its cruises favour small ships or boutique cruise vessels, giving travellers more personalized service. On the five-night Rangiroa Dream cruise, for example, travellers board a boutique catamaran for a journey that takes them to Tiputa Pass, Mahanahana, Otepipi and Motu...
Carnival’s Mardi Gras Opens For Sale
Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras is now open for sale of its inaugural schedule for 2020. Mardi Gras will offer a diverse schedule with six- to 15-day sailings visiting top destinations throughout Europe and the Caribbean beginning in summer 2020. Guests can choose from more than 20 different stateroom categories and multiple levels of spacious and luxurious suites, more than on any other Carnival ship. A range of stateroom options provides guests the opportunity to further personalize their vacation experiences and includes special staterooms and suites such as Family Harbor,...
HAL Invites the World to Watch Statendam Dedication
Holland America Line (HAL) is inviting fans from around the world to join in viewing the dedication ceremony of Nieuw Statendam by live streaming the event Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. EST. Those wanting to see the ship’s godmother, Oprah Winfrey, welcome Holland America's newest addition to the fleet can watch at https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/cruise-ships/ms-nieuw-statendam/nieuw-statendam-dedication.html?ICID=VURL_Dedication. The ceremony is being held aboard Statendam from the World Stage theatre at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale where Winfrey will officially dedicate the ship...
Victory Cruise Lines Showcases Summer 2019 Season
Victory Cruise Lines is highlighting the line’s first two itineraries since joining American Queen Steamboat Company – sailings on the 202-guest Victory I and Victory II on all five Great Lakes and the Canadian Maritimes. Victory Cruise Lines will begin its upcoming season in May with a 10-day sailing on Victory I between Toronto and Chicago and a 10-day sailing on Victory II between Montreal and Detroit. Both small ships have been designed to cruise along coastlines, through scenic seaways and inland lakes navigating hidden harbours and more remote ports of call. Included shore...