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Virgin Voyages has announced the launch of 'Rojo by Razzle Dazzle,' a Spanish-inspired dining venue set to debut on Brilliant Lady, the latest addition to its fleet. This new culinary concept follows the introduction of 'Lucky Lotus by Razzle Dazzle,' a Chinese-inspired restaurant that premiered aboard Scarlet Lady in November 2024.Chefs Justin Severino and Nate Hobart, co-owners of the acclaimed Pittsburgh-based Spanish charcuteria Morcilla, will lead the culinary team at 'Rojo by Razzle Dazzle.' The menu will feature signature dishes such as the Oxtail Montadito, which includes braised oxtail, caramelized onion, Mahón cheese, and crostini.During daytime hours, the[...]

MSC Cruises officially named the MSC World America as its new flagship at the line’s new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal on Wednesday evening.The ship’s Godmother – actress Drew Barrymore – cut the ribbon that broke a celebratory bottle on the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel’s bow in a maritime tradition to wish the vessel good fortune.Drew Barrymore was joined onboard by actor Orlando Bloom, who co-starred with her in MSC Cruises’ ‘Lets Holiday’ TV commercial that debuted during the Super Bowl earlier this year, and the naming ceremony concluded on Wednesday 9 April with a drone and fireworks display[...]

MSC Cruises formally christened its newest flagship vessel, MSC World America, during an official ceremony held at the recently completed MSC Miami Cruise Terminal AA—the largest cruise terminal globally.In accordance with maritime tradition, actress Drew Barrymore was named godmother of the vessel. Barrymore activated the ceremonial mechanism responsible for breaking a bottle of champagne against the ship’s bow, a customary act believed to bestow good fortune upon the ship and her future voyages. The event drew notable attendees, including actor Orlando Bloom, who appeared alongside Barrymore in MSC’s U.S.-oriented advertising campaign, Let’s Holiday.During the ceremony, Barrymore expressed that[...]

The Port of Québec said in a press release that it has continued to see cruise activity into the spring of 2025 and beyond, including new ships, a longer season and partnerships with the local community.The port said that in the 2025 season, it should see 21 cruise lines, 31 different ships and 104 stopovers, with 21 trips starting or ending at the port.“In Québec City, the cruise industry is a source of pride and a driving force behind our economy and tourist appeal. Its development is built on close collaboration with our community, which allows us to[...]

aga Group has announced its unaudited preliminary results for the year ending January 31, 2025, reporting strong trading performance and significant strategic progress.Mike Hazell, Saga’s Group chief executive officer, said: “I’m very pleased with the progress Saga has made over the past 12 months. From a trading perspective, we delivered a strong performance, with total underlying profit before tax up 25 percent and ahead of previous guidance. This was driven by the strength of our Travel businesses, with especially high levels of customer demand for our differentiated ocean and river cruise offers.”In the travel division, the leadership structure[...]