In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival Cruise Line announced today that it is partnering with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch (pardon the pun) a children’s space program with activities inspired by NASA science. The program will debut on Carnival Celebration this November. As part of Camp Ocean’s science and discovery programming, the credible […]
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Oceania Cruises Elevating Its Bar Program Aboard New Vista Ship
Oceania Cruises, one of the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise lines, is introducing an elevated, innovative bar program aboard the 1,200-guest Vista, debuting May 20, 2023. Vista, the first of the brand’s all new Allura Class ships, will feature the latest cocktail-crafting trends and techniques such as flavored smoke bubbles, an extensive selection of […]
Carnival’s New Celebration Promises Cruising Entertainment
With a ship as expansive as Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Celebration, there will be countless ways to celebrate with never-before-seen live entertainment. From new main production shows and aerialist acts to game shows, parties and events, the ship’s new unique offerings have been designed to be as much celebrations (pardon the pun) as they […]
Dominica: The Unspoiled Caribbean
First things first: Don’t confuse the island of Dominica (Dom-in-EEK-a) with the Dominican Republic. Dominica is the youngest Caribbean Island and the last to be colonized, having gained its independence in 1978. South of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique, Dominica is an unspoiled bit of Eastern Caribbean paradise only a three-hour flight from Miami. If […]
Take American Queen Voyages’ Newest Paddlewheeler to the 2023 Kentucky Derby
American Queen Voyages, part of the Hornblower Group, has announced details for its 2023 Kentucky Derby Cruise, a highlight of the Ohio River season. Aboard the newest paddlewheeler in the riverboat fleet, American Countess, the nine-day voyage will begin with a pre-cruise hotel at Louisville’s fabled Brown Hotel on May 1. Itinerary highlights include competing […]
Windstar Cruises Announces Winter Sailings
Windstar Cruises has released an itinerary beginning in winter of 2023. Beach Fun & Sun: A Remote Caribbean Getaway has seven days on some of the more beautiful islands in the Caribbean, including stops in St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Barts, Anguilla, Jost Van Dyke (overnight), Virgin Gorda, and Tortola. The Nov. 4 sailing only will […]
Windstar Cruises in October Will Celebrate 35 Years of Tahiti Sailings
Windstar Cruises recently celebrated a move from Seattle to its new headquarters in Doral, FL. (3,297 miles for those who are counting). This coming October, the luxury yacht cruise line will mark another milestone – 35 years of sailing to and around Tahiti. “That’s something very special,’’ said Windsar President Chistopher Prelog. “Tahiti really is […]
Costa by Carnival Cruises Coming in 2023
Carnival Cruise Line is teaming up with Costa Cruises to create a new concept for Carnival’s North American guests. COSTA by CARNIVAL will debut in the spring of 2023 when Costa Venezia joins the Carnival fleet sailing from New York. Costa Venezia will be followed by Costa Firenze in the spring of 2024 to sail […]
Windstar Cuises Offering Value Sailings to Distant Ports
There’s still time to travel to Europe this summer/fall and not break the bank. U.S.-based small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises (whose yachts carry fewer than 350 passengers each to off-the-beaten-path ports) is offering value on cruises in the Mediterranean, Greece, and Northern Europe. The “All In For Europe’’ offer includes a free upgrade to […]
Margaritaville Paradise Sets Sail May 14 From Port of Palm Beach
When the Margaritaville Paradise cruise ship on May sets sail from the Port of Palm Palm to Grand Bahama Island on its inauguraal voyage, the 10-deck, 658-cabin ship will have some high standards to meet. Most notably, the “Margaritaville’’ name, which over the past few years has become known for its surf and sun laid-back […]