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Explora shows off new experiences in Central America & Pacific Coast
Explora Journeys has revealed a series of itineraries that highlight the best of Central America, the U.S. and Canada Pacific Coast and Hawaii. With departures taking place between March to May 2024, sailings include a 14-night journey from Amador, Panama to Los Angeles, USA (March 29 – April 12, 2024); a six night journey from Los Angeles, USA to Vanvouver, Canada (April 12-18, 2024) and two journeys to Hawaii: nine nights from Vancouver, Canada, to Honolulu, USA (April 18-27, 2024) and nine nights from Honolulu, USA, to Vancouver, Canada (April 27 – May 6, 2024). An immersive...
Carnival Jubilee joins the fleet as expansion plans continue
Carnival Cruise Line recently welcomed Carnival Jubilee, the third ship in its Excel-class, during a delivery event with ship builder Meyer Werft in Bremerhaven, Germany. As the 26th Fun Ship in the Carnival fleet, Carnival Jubilee begins its journey to Galveston, Tex. where it will bring added capacity and offer an exciting mix of new entertainment, dining and fun to one of the cruise line’s most popular homeports. “Carnival Jubilee is the fifth additional ship we’ve welcomed into our fleet since 2021 and an integral part of our growth strategy. This ship will bring our most...
Princess Cruises announces largest Americas season ever
Princess Cruises will have a monumental 2025-26 Americas season, headlined by the eagerly awaited winter/spring itineraries for its two newest gems, Sun Princess and Star Princess. The magnificent vessels will sail seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale), transporting guests to some of the most captivating destinations in the world. Sky Princess will make history of its own by becoming the first Royal Class ship to homeport at Port Canaveral in Central Florida offering eight-day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings and six-day...
Carnival opens select 2025 cruises from New York
Rounding out the line’s 2025-26 deployment schedule, Carnival Cruise Line has announced the opening of a variety of summer and fall 2025 cruises aboard Carnival Venezia from New York. In addition, the line also unveiled its most robust roster of Bermuda cruises on Carnival Venezia, Carnival Pride, Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Spirit. “Carnival Venezia is a unique ship, and so is her deployment schedule. From weekend getaways to longer Carnival Journeys sailings, our guests sailing on this ship have a range of great options to choose from – with many visits to Bermuda among...
Cunard’s 2025 Alaska season includes 11 thrilling voyages
Adventure seekers can embark on an extraordinary holiday at sea in 2025 as Cunard announces the launch of its highly anticipated Alaska 2025 season. Sailing roundtrip from Seattle, the luxury cruise line can reveal that Queen Elizabeth will offer 11 voyages in Alaska, ranging from seven to 11 nights, from June 12 until Sept. 25. Local Alaska With Alaska Native Voices onboard, including a cultural heritage guide, plus a Naturalist on every sailing to provide distinctive deck commentary, there's no better way to experience the majestic scenery and local culture of Alaska than with...
HAL’s 2025/2026 season includes 56-day sailings
Holland America Line opened bookings for four "Legendary Voyages" offered in 2025 and early 2026. Ranging from 28 to 56 days, these longer cruises touch three distinct regions and all sail roundtrip or from/to a North American homeport, making it easy for travelers to visit distant destinations around the world without a long flight. "Our Legendary Voyages have proven to be popular with our guests since launching this year, and we've worked to craft more of these longer itineraries as we plan 2026 and beyond to meet the demand," said Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line....
Ponant announces new 2024/2025 winter itineraries
Luxury cruise line, Ponant, recently announced a series of new sailings for the 2024/2025 winter season. Among Ponant’s 40 sailings on offer for the 2024-2025 winter season, six new itineraries have been unveiled. There’s something for everyone— island-hopping in Southeast Asia to a rare discovery of Guinea-Bissaus’s Bissagos archipelago, and so much more. Here's what travellers can expect: Polynesia expedition Discover the nature treasures and ancient history of French Polynesia on this brand-new, 14-night expedition cruise around the archipelagos of Society Islands,...
Viking 2026 European river voyages now open for booking
Viking's 2026 season of its European river voyages is now open for reservations. With many 2024 dates already sold out and the 2025 season selling well, strong demand among North American travellers has led to an early opening of all 2026 departures for Viking’s iconic itineraries on the rivers of Europe. “Our guests are curious travellers who are interested in history, art and culture, which is why Europe remains our most popular destination,” said Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking. “The idea of a modern river voyage is still new to many, even to some of the most well-traveled...