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AIDA Cruises’ CEO Felix Eichhorn confirmed that all seven Sphinx Class ships are scheduled to undergo refits as part of the AIDA Evolution program.In an interview with the Hamburger Abendblatt, he said that as part of the initiative all the vessels will be modernized by 2028.The first ship to undergo a refit as part of the AIDA Evolution program was the AIDAdiva, which emerged from a seven-week drydock last March.“We have a clear program until 2028. The AIDAluna will follow this fall, followed by the AIDAbella in early 2026. After that, it’s the turn of the remaining four,”[...]

Celebrity Cruises has confirmed that the 2026 edition of its annual President’s Cruise will be held aboard its upcoming flagship vessel, Celebrity Xcel. The voyage, scheduled to depart on September 13, 2026, will span 8 nights and sail from Athens (Piraeus, Greece) to Barcelona (Spain) with port calls in Turkey and Malta.The announcement was delivered by Celebrity Cruises President Laura Hodges Bethge during the 2025 President’s Cruise, currently underway in the Norwegian fjords aboard Celebrity Apex. Designed as a curated experience combining cultural immersion with elevated shipboard amenities, the President’s Cruise continues to serve as a hallmark event[...]

The Carnival Splendor’s team rescued four people and three dogs stranded aboard a disabled catamaran in the South Pacific on Thursday morning. Carnival said in a statement that the Carnival Splendor was sailing south of New Caledonia when the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre in Noumea informed them of the catamaran’s distress call. The ship headed... 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[...]

Four Seasons Yachts, in partnership with Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, has secured financing for the construction of its second ultra-luxury vessel.The new ship, to be named Four Seasons II, will be built by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri at its Ancona yard. The order is valued at over EUR 400 million (approximately US$450 million), with delivery scheduled for 2027 and inaugural sailings planned for 2028.The first vessel in the fleet, Four Seasons I, is also under construction at Fincantieri's Ancona facility and is expected to debut in January 2026. This ship will feature 95 residential-style suites, offering nearly 50% more[...]

Carnival Players Club members booked for the Carnival Magic’s November 1 sailing were informed via email that the cruise would see an operational change, moving to being an adults-only voyage. A notification sent to booked guests on May 20 said the company had made an operational change, designating it a special Casino Event cruise. The... 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[...]

Disney Cruise Line is supporting career exploration programs for students across the Caribbean in communities visited by the Disney Treasure, as part of its Treasure Tomorrow initiative.“Disney Cruise Line is proud to invest in youth programming that positively impacts the Caribbean communities we visit all year long,” said Joey Gaskins, regional public affairs director, the Bahamas and Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line. “We believe empowering young minds today builds a more resilient tomorrow, driving innovation and opportunity for generations to come.”In Tortola, students from the Youth Empowerment Project’s (YEP) LEAD workforce program boarded the ship while it was docked[...]