Cruise
NCL Takes Delivery Of Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has taken delivery of Norwegian Viva, the newest vessel in the now 19-ship fleet and the second ship in the revolutionary Prima Class, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. It marks the arrival of the second of six ships in the Prima Class set to debut through 2028. Following the launch of the Norwegian Prima in 2022, Norwegian Viva will continue to raise the bar on cruising. The ship’s tagline "Live it Up" embodies the enhanced guest experience and on-board characteristic of this pioneering class, including elevated offerings, more spacious...
Carnival Mardi Gras To The Rescue
The crew aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras responded to a call from the U.S. Coast Guard to rescue a couple from a sailboat early Monday (Aug. 7) morning. The couple was stranded about 20 nautical miles from Castle Island, Bahamas, and Mardi Gras was less than nine miles from them when the Coast Guard’s call was received by the ship’s officers. As the ship’s team approached the sailboat, a lifeboat was lowered from Mardi Gras to make the rescue just after 1 a.m. Monday. Once on board, the man was admitted to the onboard medical centre and the team is caring...
EXPLORA I Sets Sail On Its Maiden Voyage
EXPLORA I set sail this week on its maiden journey -- a seven-night sailing that will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland. It is the first ship to join the Explora Journeys’ fleet -- the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group – embarking on a series of itineraries that will span three continents. Michael Ungerer, CEO Explora Journeys said: “It is our absolute honour to welcome the very first guests onboard our extraordinary ship and share this special moment with them as we embark...
MSC Cruises Sailing Into 2024-2025
MSC Cruises has opened sales for its Winter 2024/25 season sailings, offering an array of itineraries across various destinations -- from established favourites to new hotspots, short mini cruises to enriching long cruises, the varied options span across hemispheres, ensuring there is something for everyone. Details on its Winter 2024/25 sailing programs in South America, Southern Africa and the Far East will be released shortly. North America and The Caribbean MSC Meraviglia will continue its sailings from New York, with a wide range of itineraries spanning seven to 11 nights...
Ensemble Completes Inaugural Further Your World FAM With Silversea
The inaugural trip of Ensemble’s new FAM program – Further Your World; Exclusive Education Trips – was recently completed with a select group of the consortium’s members enjoying a 10-day trip to Iceland aboard Silversea Cruises’ Silver Moon. Highlights of the itinerary included a visit to the Faroe Islands where participants saw the Godafoss Waterfall and soaked in the Myvatn Nature Baths. Members also had the opportunity to visit the town of Siglufjogur made famous as the location for the TV show Trapped, as well as spending time in the capital city of Reykjavik with...
Celebrity Ascent Cruising To New Culinary Experiences
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled details of the culinary and beverage program planned for its new ship, Celebrity Ascent. The fourth vessel in the line’s Edge Series, Ascent, will featured redesigned restaurants, a new immersive dinner experience, expanded food and cocktail menus, a new whiskey tasting experience, and a plant-based multi-course dinner. Laura Hodges Bethge, Celebrity Cruises’ President, said that: “The memories we make with family and friends while sharing food and drink has long-been one of the most memorable parts of travel, and with Celebrity Ascent we...
Kensington Responds To Demand With New Cruise, Land Itineraries
Kensington Tours has expanded its Voyages by Kensington Tours offerings with several new itineraries in response to the increased demand from clients who want to combine cruise and land vacations. To accommodate that demand, Kensington has expanded its Destination Experts’ team with several new Cruise Experts who are specifically dedicated to planning Voyages trips. Pairing the client’s cruise of choice with private guided land-based experiences, the new Voyages itineraries include ocean cruises with partners such as Atlas Ocean Voyages, Celebrity, Explora Journeys, Seabourn...
MSC Cruises Celebrates First F1 Grand Prix As Title Sponsor
MSC Cruises and Formula 1 reached a new milestone together, celebrating the first Grand Prix with MSC Cruises as title sponsor. The FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 was held at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Belgium from July 28 to 30, 2023. As the race’s title sponsor and Global Partner of Formula 1, MSC Cruises brought the line’s global reach and passion for excellence to this thrilling event, enhancing the experience for fans around the world. Motorsports enthusiasts and MSC Cruises guests alike witnessed the merging of two world-class brands - each...