Cruise
HAL enhances Alaska Cruisetours; adds new Gold Rush experience
Holland America Line is upgrading a series of rooms at McKinley Chalet Resort and introducing a new, included tour in Dawson City, Yukon. Alaska Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali, and Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends those tours into the Yukon. Balconies will be added to 28 river-view rooms at McKinley Chalet Resort — Holland America Line’s hotel property at Denali National Park — upgrading them to the Denali Suite category. Room enhancements In addition, a new Deluxe category of non-balcony rooms with suite...
MSC Poesia welcomes three celebrity chefs for 2024 world cruise
MSC Cruises will welcome three celebrity Chefs on board MSC Poesia during the second leg of her 2024 World Cruise. Guests currently travelling on board MSC Poesia have circumnavigated Africa, discovering spectacular destinations on their journey. While on the trip of a lifetime, the ship will visit 52 destinations across 31 countries. To enrich their experience, MSC Cruises has invited three celebrity chefs to join the adventure, allowing guests to discover the world through their palate, thanks to an enriched culinary program available on board. On top of the high-quality,...
Riviera launching two new ships in 2025
Riviera River Cruises will launch two new ships on the rivers of Europe in 2025, including the first in a new generation of ships with a split-level bar and restaurant, a third restaurant and the line’s largest-ever suites. The new ships, Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose, will also share the line’s name for the first time for improved branding. “With Riviera Radiance and Riviera Rose, our new ships launching in 2025, we’re moving away from using the names of famous British authors and proudly putting our own out there on the bow,” said Marilyn Conroy, executive...
NCL starts Jacksonville sailings in November 2025
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is sailing from Jacksonsville, Florida beginning November 2025. The 2,394-guest capacity Norwegian Gem will homeport in Jacksonville, Fla. from November to April every year through 2028, offering seasonal cruises to The Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. When Norwegian Gem arrives at JAXPORT in November 2025, it will mark the first time NCL homeports in Jacksonville, Fla. Norwegian's Jacksonville schedule “We look forward to Norwegian Gem’s arrival to Jacksonville in November 2025, and welcoming guests from the area, as well as neighbouring cities...
Avalon Waterways now sailing to Bordeaux, France
Avalon Waterways has announced new one-, two- and three-week sailings through Bordeaux. With cruises on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers and cruise combinations that also include the Seine, Saône, Rhône and Rhine Rivers, Avalon Waterways is increasing its France offerings by 30 per cent. “Wine-lovers aren’t the only cruisers raising a glass to Avalon’s new Bordeaux itineraries," said Pam Hoffee, president of Avalon Waterways. "Along the shores of the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, we’re elevating immersive experiences for guests, offering them deeper discoveries of the...
Paul Gauguin hires expert team for food & wine cruise
Paul Gauguin Cruises has welcomed two renowned food and wine experts to host its December 11, 2024 Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage. Hawaiian cuisine culinary expert Chef Tom Wong and certified sommelier Charlie Plummer will work alongside the ship’s acclaimed team to offer tasting and culinary demonstrations, mixology workshops, wine seminars, and more. Offered complimentary as part of the line’s Themed Enrichment Voyages, the Food and Wine Culinary Cruise will also feature signature dishes and cocktails throughout the 10-night journey. “Beyond its legendary lagoons,...
Virgin Voyages adjusts ‘Sea Change’ sailings from Australia to Athens
Virgin Voyages is advising that it is making changes to its ‘Sea Change’ repositioning sailings from Australia to Athens that were scheduled for March aboard the Resilient Lady. With the safety of its passengers and crew the ‘number one priority,’ the cruise company said in a statement that: “Like many other cruise brands, we have been watching the current conflict in the Middle East closely, connecting regularly with global security experts to consider the impacts to the repositioning voyages planned for Resilient Lady in 2024.” The statement continued: “We remain...
Emerald & Scenic are hosting Canada-wide agency info sessions
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are hosting a series of cross-Canada information sessions for both travellers and travel agents. The sessions offer a glimpse into their Emerald Cruises’ modern luxury and Scenic’s ultra-luxury river cruises for 2025, highlighting new destinations, inclusive experiences, and their commitment to luxury travel in Europe and Southeast Asia. About the sessions Scheduled in various cities during February and March, these sessions are an opportunity for travellers to explore the cruise companies’ offerings and for agents to...