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- Viking Octantis in the Antarctica
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- Holland America Line
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- CroisiEurope
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- Amawaterways
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- MSC Cruises
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- MSC Cruises
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- Celebrity Beyond
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- Viking Venus, Viking Polaris and Viking Longship
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- Explora Journeys
Cruise News – Fall 2022
Holland America Line Adds Second Commemorative 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing In April 2023 Aboard Rotterdam
New eastbound voyage sails from Fort Lauderdale on historic route that ends at Rotterdam on company’s 150th birthday
As its 150th anniversary approaches April 18, 2023, Holland America Line is adding a second commemorative transatlantic crossing aboard Rotterdam to the schedule of celebratory events. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 3, 2023, the 16-night itinerary sails to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, retracing in reverse the company’s first voyage.
CroisiEurope Announces 2023 Cruises Through France’s Aquitaine Region
Guests will discover the iconic city of Bordeaux, the region’s famous red wines, historic architecture, and natural landscapes
Highlights of CroisiEurope’s 2023 Bordeaux cruises include:
The Exceptional Region of Bordeaux. History and wine enthusiasts will love this cruise along the Gironde River, traveling round trip from Bordeaux with stops in Cussac-Fort-Medoc, Blaye, Libourne, and Saint-Emilion.
A Cruise in Aquitaine. Explore the great wines of Southern France with this 6-day cruise, round trip from Bordeaux, with stops along the Grand Crus wine route.
Cruise Through the Aquitaine Region. Cruise through Southwestern France’s maritime cities for a taste of rich history, wine culture, and natural beauty.
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Amawaterways Unveils Longest River Cruise Aboard One Ship for 2024
Two departures of 49 Nights Now Open for 2024 Bookings; First-Ever Exploration into the Danube Delta
Award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways has recently announced reservations are now open for its 2024 history-making Seven River Journey – Spring and Summer Editions. Continuing its path of innovation, AmaWaterways is introducing its longest and most epic journeys yet with the complete 49 night itinerary spent on board one luxurious ship, the AmaMora, and the first-time experience of sailing the complete length of the Rhine and Danube rivers including the seldom visited Danube Delta region leading to the Black Sea.
MSC World Europa Offers New Innovative Onboard Entertainment in High-Tech Venues for Hours of Endless Fun
MSC Cruises’ first World Class ship to offer guests of all ages an abundance of exciting entertainment options including new shows, immersive experiences, surprises and more
Guests can enjoy five new themed parties, two new interactive big screen game shows, multiple state-of-the-art attractions and more in high-tech venues across the ship
MSC World Europa, MSC Cruises’ most innovative and environmentally advanced flagship, is set to feature new and exciting next-level entertainment options that complement the ship’s innovative design, cutting-edge technology and will bring the onboard guest experience to a whole new level.
Guests of all ages will be able to enjoy awe-inspiring entertainment from morning to night, including three new concert-style shows in the multipurpose Luna Park Arena; five new full-scale theatre productions in the World Theatre; four themed experiences in the Panorama Lounge; and surprise, pop-up live exhibits throughout the ship.
The rich assortment of entertainment on board includes:
Luna Park Arena with Three Interactive Shows
Five New Full-Scale Theatre Shows
Panorama Lounge
Street Theatre
Unbeatable Attractions for All
The Brand’s Newest Ship, Celebrity Beyond, Debuts this November just in Time for a Winter of Bucket-List Caribbean Sailings from Florida
The highly anticipated, Celebrity Beyond, will make its North American debut this November with a full season of Caribbean sailings from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. From November through May 2023, travelers can book unique and robust Caribbean vacations, such as: a 10- or 11-night Ultimate Southern Caribbean journey with stops in St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbados, Dominica and Saint Kitts; a 7-night cruise through Bahamas, Mexico and Grand Cayman; or a 7- night luxurious journey with stops in St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Puerto Plata.
Celebrity Beyond showcases the design talents of multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus; and lauded Paris-based design firm Jouin Manku; the innovation of British architect Tom Wright; the culinary talents of world-renowned chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud; and experiences and products from goop CEO and founder Gwyneth Paltrow, the brand’s new Well-Being Advisor.
Celebrity Beyond builds on the features and design of its award-winning predecessors Celebrity Edge (2018) and Celebrity Apex (2020) with such spaces as The Retreat, the exclusive resort-within-a-resort area for suite guests, highlighted by a new two-story sundeck; an expanded Rooftop Garden and stunning Resort Deck featuring unique cantilevered pools; a multi-level, multi-terraced Sunset Bar redefining the ship’s aft; and the return of the Magic Carpet, an engineering feat soaring cantilevered above the sea.
Viking Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Amsterdam
Milestone Event Named Two New Expedition Ships and Featured All Classes of Viking Ships in the Same Place for the First Time
Viking has recently marked the company’s 25th anniversary with a historic celebration in Amsterdam. To commemorate the milestone, for the first time ever, three classes of Viking ships—a river ship, an ocean ship and the company’s newest expedition vessel, the Viking Polaris®—met in Amsterdam and sailed in a special convoy to IJmuiden, Netherlands. Participating in the convoy with the Viking Polaris were the Viking Longship®, the Viking Mani, and the ocean vessel, the Viking Mars®.
During the Amsterdam event, Viking also named the Viking Polaris and her identical sister ship, the Viking Octantis®, which is currently sailing her inaugural season in the Great Lakes. Both ships will spend the Austral summer in Antarctica, before traveling north to the Great Lakes for a series of voyages during spring and summer.
Viking’s 25th anniversary celebration in Amsterdam is the most recent event during a milestone year in which the company has also welcomed to its fleet eight new Viking Longships on the rivers of Europe and new purpose-built vessels on the Mekong, Nile and Mississippi rivers. By the end of 2022, two new, identical ocean ships will have also joined Viking’s fleet. Earlier this year, Viking was named the #1 Ocean Line and #1 River Line in Travel + Leisure’s 2022 “World’s Best” Awards, in which the company became the first cruise line ever to top both categories in the same year. Viking is also rated #1 for both rivers and oceans by Condé Nast Traveler, making it the first cruise line to ever simultaneously earn #1 in its categories from both publications.
Explora Journeys Announces Enriching Mediterranean Destination Experiences from May 2023
Explora Journeys has recently released their first set of Destination Experiences, as part of the Mediterranean Inaugural Journeys Collection of EXPLORA I.
The luxury lifestyle travel brand has revealed a selection of experiences around the Mediterranean, with a unique blend of well-known destinations such as Ibiza in Spain, discovered through a different lens and lesser-known ports, rarely visited by cruise ships such as Calvi in Corsica, France or Kastellorizo in Greece.
At every destination, Explora Journeys will provide inspiring opportunities for guests to discover authentic Mediterranean cultural, historical, and culinary delights from an extraordinary perspective.
Experiences are tailored to small, intimate groups, from two to 25 guests. Always with an emphasis on exclusive, off-the-beaten-track encounters focused on a slower pace of travel to allow guests to fully immerse themselves in each destination, whilst not leaving their mark on the places they explore.
May – June 2023:
Inaugural Mediterranean Journey:
A Maiden Journey into Mare Nostrum (11 nights) : Barcelona, St Tropez, Calvi (Corsica), Rome, Fiskardo (Kefalonia), Istanbul, Athens.
Mediterranean Grand Journey (25nights):
Barcelona, St Tropez, Calvi (Corsica), Rome, Fiskardo (Kefalonia), Istanbul, Athens, Patmos, Bodrum, Kastellorizo, Santorini, Athens, Mykonos, Gozo, Ibiza, Barcelona.
