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Dream Cruises Celebrates
Genting Cruise Lines celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Dream Cruises’ World Dream, on Aug. 26 at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. This milestone also marked the unveiling of World Dream’s new hull artwork by renowned London-based, Shanghainese artist, Jacky Tsai. Entitled “A Tale of Two Dreams.” The visual narrative will play upon the age old themes of pure love and harmony. The float out of World Dream is an important step in the construction process of the new ship as it symbolizes the official “launch” of the vessel, where it leaves...
Silversea Explores the Wonders of South America
Silversea has unveiled details of its 69-day Grand Voyage aboard the Silver Muse, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 3, 2018. The cruise will completely circumnavigate South America, visiting 34 ports in 14 countries. Designed for travellers who can spare the time and prefer a more immersive experience, Grand Voyage 2018 combines “the luxury of sailing aboard an intimate, elegant ship with the excitement of discovering fascinating destinations.” Highlights include a crossing of the Panama Canal, cruising Chile's majestic fjords, a three-day stopover in Rio de Janeiro...
Goway Taking Europe Cruise Bookings for 2018
Goway Travel is now taking bookings for Europe cruises as far ahead as 2018. As the company continues to see an increase in Europe cruise passengers, its Europe experts are advising agents with prospective clients to book early to avoid disappointment. “We have contracted all our 2018 vessels and have some great itineraries to expand our offerings,” says Nadya Phelan, Europe product manager. “Our river cruises continue to grow in popularity, so booking early is essential.” Goway works with a variety of European partners on various waterways. Phelan points out that...
Uniworld Unveils Plans for Fifth ‘Super Ship’
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced plans to add a fifth “Super Ship” to its fleet of floating boutique hotels, with the River Beatrice being transformed into the S.S. Beatrice after an extensive bow-to-stern renovation. “We are thrilled to re-launch the S.S. Beatrice as our first vessel to be upgraded to a Super Ship,” said Uniworld president Ellen Bettridge. “Uniworld is committed to providing the utmost in luxury and following the successful launch of the S.S. Joie de Vivre earlier this year, we are eager to introduce yet another remarkable Super Ship...
Azamara Adding More Overnights in Cuba
Azamara Club Cruises has launched new 2018 and 2019 Cuban itineraries ranging from four to 14 nights and visit such diverse Cuban ports as Cienfuegos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With longer stays in port, new onboard Cuban-themed programming and two overnights in Havana, travellers have a fresh opportunity to enjoy the vibrant culture of Cuba. Starting in 2018, guests can also expect an AzAmazing Evenings event on select sailings – a bespoke, exclusive and private event only for Azamara guests that lets guests experience the local culture like never before. “Following the...
Cruise Lines Cancel Sailings Due to Texas Emergency
As Houston continues to deal with an emergency situation due to flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey – the city is still seeing rising waters and search and rescue efforts are continuing – several cruise lines have had to make adjustments to their schedules. Royal Caribbean International diverted Liberty of the Seas to Miami when conditions at the Port of Galveston did not permit safe travel. The cruise line is anticipating Liberty will be able to return to Galveston on Friday, conditions permitting. The next sailing of Liberty of the Seas, scheduled for Aug. 27 has been...
HAL Brings Back ‘Explore4’ Promotion
Holland America Line (HAL) has brought back its popular Explore4 promotion with four special offers on more than 600 March 2018 through April 2019 cruises. Travellers looking to book a cruise or Alaska Land+Sea Journey for next year or beyond can take advantage of all the benefits, which include complimentary beverages and specialty dining aboard ship, as well as reduced deposits and free or reduced fares for friends and family. Suite bookings also receive onboard spending money. The Explore4 promotion for guests booking any category stateroom includes a Signature Beverage Package...
Get In The Picture With Silversea
Silversea Cruises has teamed up with renowned photographer Steve McCurry to launch a global creative partnership that will chronicle the cruise line's extensive fleet and portfolio expansion, designed to take guests to some of the world’s most intriguing and remote destinations. McCurry is best known for his haunting portrait of a green-eyed Afghan refugee girl in National Geographic. A master of visual storytelling, McCurry has travelled the world for four decades capturing vibrant cultures and the human experience. His colour-saturated images have appeared on international magazine...