Cruise
Cruise Strategies Promotes Riviera in Canada
Cruise Strategies Ltd. has launched a new partnership with David Morris International (DMI) headquartered in Dallas, Texas and Riviera River Cruises, a British company with offices in Fairfield, CT as the cruise company enters the Canadian market for the first time. Riviera Travel was established in 1984. “We have introduced more than 100,000 people to river cruising in Europe in the last five years,” said Ben Hitchcock, director of sales and marketing for Riviera Cruises. “With the expertise of the DMI and Cruise Strategies teams we can now focus on bringing our product to...
Carnival Spirit To Sail Year-Round From Brisbane
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that Carnival Spirit will become the brand’s first ever ship to home port in Brisbane, Australia. The announcement follows the recent approval of a new cruise ship terminal in Brisbane. Carnival Spirit will arrive to its new home in 2020, sailing year-round to the tropical archipelagos of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, as well as offering shorter cruises to destinations in North Queensland. Amenities aboard Carnival Spirit include Green Thunder, the fastest and steepest waterslide at sea, as well as three swimming pools, the child-free Serenity...
Princess Unveils 2019-20 Mexico Voyages
Princess Cruises will bring the flavours and fun of Mexico in 2019 and 2020 with cruises to top ports of call and enhanced onboard culinary offerings, entertainment options and shore excursions. Princess features such Mexican ports as Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas. Highlights for the 2019-2020 season include the introduction of one of the line’s newest ships to Mexico, Royal Princess, for its first full season based in Los Angeles. Royal Princess will offer 27 total departures, including seven-day Mexico itineraries, plus opportunities offering guests more time in...
MSC Takes Delivery of Seaview
MSC Cruises officially took delivery of its new flagship – MSC Seaview – yesterday (June 4) at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Coming on the heels of sister ship, MSC Seaside, which launched at the end of 2017 in Miami, MSC Seaview – with a maximum capacity of 5,429 guests – is ready to start sailing its inaugural season in the Mediterranean. Special features include a 360-degree Promenade and the MSC Yacht Club, an all-inclusive experience with exclusive access to One Sun Deck and Top Sail Lounge, private restaurants, 24-hour butler service and devoted...
Win With Holland America
To celebrate the upcoming debut of its newest ship in December, Holland America Line (HAL) has launched the “Nieuw Statendam Sets Sail” sweepstakes with the chance to win a seven-day cruise for two in 2019 aboard the new ship. The sweepstakes runs through June 15 with the winner to be announced June 30. To enter, participants must visit HALNieuwStatendamSweeps.com and fill out the entry form. Once that is complete, one additional entry can be earned by sharing the sweeps on Facebook or Twitter, for a total of two entries. “We’re eagerly anticipating the arrival of Nieuw...
Bliss Christened
On May 31, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) executed an industry first event with the christening of Norwegian Bliss in Seattle broadcasted throughout the ship’s multiple venues to the more than 2,500 guests in attendance. Following the official bottle-break led by Godfather Elvis Duran, guests watched a bevy of stars perform in six different venues, including the Bliss Theater where three-time Grammy award-winning rock band and headliner, Train, sang fan-favuorite songs including “Drops of Jupiter,” “Calling All Angels,” “Hey Soul Sister” and their new hit, “Call Me...
Carnival Rolls Out Enhanced ‘Players Club’
Carnival Cruise Line is refreshing its Carnival Players Club casino program to give members even more access to unique offers and experiences, both on board and ashore. The program includes a new “Dealer’s Choice” offer with exclusive cruise savings opportunities, complimentary in-casino drinks for qualified guests, and invitation-only Carnival Players Club events. With this refresh, Carnival has also upgraded several new programs to offer guests an enhanced cruise and casino experience with value-added benefits, privileges and exclusive events based on level of play: ...
Sail Away With The Moorings
“There are two sides to the British Virgin Islands,” our captain Martin Street says after we've settled aboard The Moorings 5800 Legacy Edition catamaran at sunset, explaining that the archipelago is known on one hand for its idyllic scenery, secluded coves and snorkelling spots, and on the other a beach-side party scene. “What do you want to see?” As first-timers, do we need to explore some of the most unique attractions of the Caribbean destination like its swimmable caves and the granite boulders at The Baths? Absolutely, writes assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in this week's...