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Phoenix Reisen’s Artania completed its 40th year of cruise service in November.Originally built for Princess Cruises in 1984 by the Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, the ship first debuted as the Royal Princess.Before officially entering service, the 1,200-guest ship was christened at a ceremony in Southampton, England.Princess Diana of Wales served as the vessel’s godmother for the ceremony, which was also attended by a number of VIPs, including the then president of Finland, Mauno Koivisto.For its maiden voyage, the Royal Princess offered a trans-Atlantic crossing to Miami, followed by an inaugural season in the Caribbean.The vessel was said[...]

After chartering the MSC Seaview for over 40 days, PromoAção Eventos is set to operate 13 theme cruises in Brazil during the 2024-25 cruise season.Focusing on music concerts and themed activities onboard, the company launched its season in early November.“The cruise season is always a highly anticipated moment for the entire team at PromoAção, and this year we have great expectations,” said the company’s Managing Partner Bruno Ribeiro.Describing itself as an organizer of music festivals at sea, PromoAção is welcoming dozens of bands and artists onboard the MSC Cruises vessel.In preparation for the concerts, the a large temporary[...]

Cruise Saudi welcomed its first guests to Saba Beach on Jabal AlSabaya, the destination’s newly developed private island, on December 21, according to a company statement. Located approximately 220 nautical miles from Jeddah, Jabal AlSabaya will be exclusively accessible to cruise passengers, offering a Red Sea experience that highlights local culture and the natural beauty... Source link

Phoenix Reisen has published its 2026 cruise programs, offering a variety of itineraries and destinations aboard its ships, the Amadea, Amera, Artania and Deutscland. More than half of the 2026 cruises can be booked starting and ending in a German port. Longer sailings can also be booked in shorter segments. Maiden ports include San Andrés... Source link

Cunard has announced in a press release that travelers can now claim up to triple onboard spending money on selected voyages with the cruise line. The new promotion runs from Dec. 19, 2024, until midnight on Feb. 17, 2025, and allows guests to receive additional spending at sea on selected Cunard Fare bookings for a... Source link

Holland America Line has announced that starting Dec. 19, 2024, travelers can take advantage of the cruise line’s Wave offer.The company said in a press release that “Start Your Journey”, which will run through Feb. 28, 2025, provides guests who book select spring 2025 through spring 2026 cruises with the “Have It All” premium package, which includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi.“The ‘Start Your Journey’ wave offer is one of our biggest promotions of the year packed with our most valuable amenities and perks,” said Beth Bodensteiner, Holland America Line’s president.Promotion benefits include the following:Free balcony[...]