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AIDA has celebrated its 29th birthday and announced the start of the countdown to further celebrations for its 30th anniversary in 2026.To celebrate the next anniversary on June 7, 2026, the company has planned several surprises, including a special event cruise called the “Best of AIDA” and a sister ship meeting in the Port of Hamburg.From April 18 to 25, 2026, the modernized AIDAdiva will host the “Best of AIDA” event. The cruise will set sail from Warnemünde, traveling to Stockholm, Gotland, Gdansk/Gdynia and Copenhagen before returning to Warnemünde.The sailing will also feature guest stars who have worked[...]

The Marella Discovery 2 recently completed 30 years of service. The ship originally launched service as the Legend of the Seas for Royal Caribbean International.Constructed at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, the Vision-class ship was delivered on April 28, 1995.After crossing the Atlantic with no guests onboard, the vessel embarked on its maiden voyage a few weeks later on May 16, 1995.Sailing from PortMiami, the inaugural cruise visited destinations in the Caribbean and transited the Panama Canal before arriving in Los Angeles.The Legend of the Seas then sailed to Vancouver to kick off a summer season sailing to[...]

Carnival Cruise Line marked 35 years of cruises from Central Florida with a special celebration aboard its Mardi Gras on Saturday.As the first major cruise line to sail from Port Canaveral in 1990, Carnival has grown its operations over the years to homeport more ships than any other cruise line and embark more than 1.2 million guests from the port annually, the company said in a press release.To commemorate the anniversary and longstanding partnership, Carnival hosted an onboard celebration. The event included several members of the community, such as leaders from the Canaveral Port Authority, the United States[...]

The Crystal Symphony recently completed its 30th year of service after being delivered by Kværner Masa-Yards in early 1995.Then a subsidiary of Japan-based NYK Lines, Crystal Cruises took delivery of the vessel on April 18, 1995.Upon crossing the Atlantic soon after, the luxury ship was christened at Pier 88 Cruise Terminal in New York in early May.Actress Angela Lansbury served as the vessel’s godmother for the ceremony, which also included a presentation by the Boys Choir of Harlem.The Crystal Symphony then set sail on May 4, 1995, offering a 24-night cruise to the West Coast via the Panama[...]

Cunard’s Transatlantic Fashion Week will return in 2025, sailing from New York to Southampton aboard the Queen Mary 2 from October 31 to November 7.For the first time, the voyage will depart from the U.S., bringing together a lineup of fashion talent, including designers Christian Siriano and Bob Mackie and supermodel Coco Rocha.“Transatlantic Fashion Week has become a must-attend event since its launch in 2016, welcoming legendary designers from around the world to showcase their designs aboard the industry’s most iconic ships,” said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard.“The 2025 Transatlantic Fashion Week will once again embark from New[...]

Explora Journeys announced that Franck Garanger, head of culinary, has been appointed Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Mérite Agricole (Order of Agricultural Merit) by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty. “We are incredibly proud of Garanger’s achievement. This distinction reflects not only his personal dedication to the culinary arts but also Explora... 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[...]