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A Look at MSC’s First Alaska Season in 2026 – Cruise Industry News

By |January 7th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

One of the three cruise lines adding sailings in Alaska and Canada to their deployment, MSC Cruises is set to debut in the region with the MSC Poesia in 2026.Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the company’s maiden season in the Last Frontier, which also includes repositioning cruises from Europe.Trans-AtlanticShip: MSC Poesia Date: April 7, 2026Length: 16 nightsHomeports: Genoa (Italy) to Miami (United States)Itinerary: Marseille (France); Barcelona (Spain); Funchal (Portugal); Philipsburg (St. Maarten); and Ocean Cay (Bahamas)After completing a winter season in Europe, the MSC Poesia starts its repositioning voyage to Alaska with a trans-Atlantic crossing.The[...]

Jason Montague Named Chief Luxury Officer at NCLH To Lead Upscale Fleet Expansion – Cruise Industry News

By |January 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings today announced a new leadership structure to execute on its multibillion-dollar fleet expansion for its ultra-premium and luxury cruise brands. Jason Montague (pictured above, right) has been appointed Chief Luxury Officer for NCLH, effective February 17, 2025, overseeing both Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises. Montague was previously president of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.The company said that this appointment underscores NCLH’s focus on its Charting the Course strategy, which includes adding five newbuilds to its upscale brands’ fleets and plans to refurbish nearly all their existing vessels.“With over 20 years of[...]

MSC Orchestra Makes First Call of the Year in Salvador, Brazil – Cruise Industry News

By |January 6th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

The MSC Orchestra became the first cruise ship to visit the Brazilian port of Salvador in 2025. Offering a New Year’s cruise, the MSC Cruises vessel arrived at the destination in Bahia on January 2.According to the local port authority, over 2,550 guests were onboard the ship, which stayed docked overnight.The visit is part of an eight-night itinerary that sailed from Rio de Janeiro in late 2024. In addition to Salvador, the cruise included visits to Búzios and Ilhabela.Joining five other cruise ships, the MSC Orchestra was also in Copacabana on Dec. 31 for the beach’s firework display.After[...]

Fred. Olsen’s Bolette Featured in Susan Calman’s ‘Cruise of a Lifetime’

By |January 5th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette will be featured in an upcoming episode of Susan Calman’s Cruise of a Lifetime on Channel 5 in the UK later this month. The episode features Calman as she embarks on an eight-night journey to the Norwegian Fjords, departing from Liverpool. The cruise includes stops in Olden, Ålesund, Åndalsnes and... Source link

Zuiderdam Embarks on Holland America’s Grand World Voyage – Cruise Industry News

By |January 4th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General, Top Stories|

The Zuiderdam is sailing from Port Everglades on Saturday for Holland America Line’s 2025 Grand World Voyage.According to Holland America Line, the 124-night itinerary is highlighted by bucket-list destinations, including Machu Picchu, Easter Island and the Great Barrier Reef. The full itinerary includes ports in 34 different countries.The cruise also features six overnight stays across the globe, including extended visits to Tahiti, Sydney, Cape Town and Barcelona.After departing from Port Everglades, the Zuiderdam heads south for visits to destinations in the Caribbean before crossing the Panama Canal.The 2,000-guest ship then heads to South America and the South Pacific,[...]

Viking Launches Explorers’ Sale – Cruise Industry News

By |January 4th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Viking has announced the launch of its Explorers’ Sale, providing North American travelers with new booking incentives across the company’s range of river, ocean and expedition voyages.The company said in a press release that from now through Jan. 31, 2025, it is offering special fares starting at $1,999 per person and up to free international airfare on select itineraries.Viking added that it is also offering a $25 deposit for all itineraries — plus additional savings for new and returning guests.The cruise line explores all seven continents, with river, ocean and expedition voyages calling in more than 500 ports[...]

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