Cruise News

Today, the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth arrived at the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of Alaskan voyages. The Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle for the first time.“Historic grandeur, refined elegance, bespoke experiences and unparalleled personal service are cornerstones of a Cunard voyage,” said Liz Fettes, senior vice president of commercial for North America at Cunard.“The Port of Seattle is honored to welcome Cunard and the iconic Queen Elizabeth for their first homeported season in Seattle,” said Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck.“This partnership marks a major milestone in our work[...]

AIDA Cruises has announced that Jana Luth will take on the role of press spokesperson and head of communication at AIDA Cruises in Rostock, starting July 1, to strengthen the communication department under Dirk Inger’s team.The company said in a press release that with the move, Luth is returning professionally to her home region of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.Luth has spent the past eight years in the renewable energy sector at the Federal Association of Wind Energy e.V. and subsequently as press spokesperson for the State Association of Renewable Energies Schleswig-Holstein e.V. in Kiel.Prior to that, Luth was the press spokesperson[...]

StarCruises is repositioning the Star Navigator from its summer homeport in Keelung to Kaohsiung for the winter season, operating from Nov. 16, 2025, to Jan. 30, 2026.Over eleven weeks, the ship will offer 22 departures from Kaohsiung, featuring two and five-night cruises to Okinawa (Japan), the Philippines and Vietnam.This makes Kaohsiung the island’s first homeport with direct sailings to Laoag, Coron, Boracay and Puerto Princesa in the Philippines, and Ha Long Bay and Da Nang in Vietnam.The Star Navigator will depart Keelung on Nov. 14 for a two-night repositioning cruise to Kaohsiung. Beginning Nov. 16, Kaohsiung will serve[...]

Swan Hellenic today announced that Carlos Garzon has joined its team as VP of Global Sales with immediate effect.As part of the newly created role, Garzon now reports directly to Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno.According to Swan Hellenic, the new VP will have “full scope to put his mark” on the position, which is said to have been conceived in response to growing sales.Garzon brings 20 years of experience in top roles at luxury cruise leaders, the company said, with previous positions at Regent Seven Seas, Vantage Deluxe, Atlas Ocean, SeaDream and Norwegian Cruise Line.“Throughout this impressive career[...]

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has published its fourth annual Impact Report, detailing progress made through 2024 against the company’s sustainability goals in three different segments: people, planet and wildlife.Uniworld said in a press release that the report outlines parent company The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) sustainability strategy, “How We Tread Right,” a plan consisting of 11 measurable goals, seven of which have been achieved as of this year.This sustainability strategy is overseen by Uniworld’s Sustainability Officer, Julie Higgins.In 2022, Uniworld became the first river cruise line to publish an Impact Report.“Sustainability is woven into everything we do at Uniworld,”[...]

Costa Cruises announced a renewed portfolio of Sea and Land Destinations itineraries. Sea destinations in the Western Mediterranean include the following: Calanques National Park Bay – Symphony at Dawn: Available with the Costa Toscana Capri Bay – Swing Symphony: Available with the Costa Smeralda Ibiza Bay – Sunset Party: Available with the Costa Toscana Palma... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]