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Viva Cruises marked the christening of its newest ship, the Viva Enjoy, on January 14, 2025, at its homeport in Düsseldorf, Germany, according to a press release.The ceremony was attended by over 200 guests, including Viva Cruises executives Andrea Kruse and Arno Reitsma. Cruise writer Jeannine Williamson served as the ship’s godmother while German TV presenter Marco Schreyl hosted the festivities.Andrea Kruse, CEO of VIVA Cruises, said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the christening of our third new build ship today. This milestone marks another significant step in our journey to provide exceptional river cruising experiences. Viva Enjoy,[...]

Carnival Cruise Line is set to offer a roundtrip cruise from Singapore in 2027 as part of a series of newly announced itineraries in the Asia-Pacific region.Sailing onboard the new Carnival Adventure (currently the Pacific Adventure, pictured), the nine-night cruise will sail to Southeast Asia in late February 2027.The itinerary features four first-time visits for Carnival, including Koh Samui and Laem Chabang (Bangkok) in Thailand, as well as Sihanoukville in Cambodia.Before returning to Singapore, the cruise is also scheduled to make a visit to Phy My, which serves as a getaway to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.During[...]

Emerald Cruises proudly reached a milestone in the construction of its newest vessel, the Emerald Kaia, with a keel-laying ceremony held at MKM Yachts in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, during the week of December 27, 2024. To celebrate the milestone, the company revealed updated renders showcasing the yacht’s design, offering a glimpse into the yacht’s... Source link

Carnival Corporation’s brands have made significant environmental contributions to its land and sea operations in Alaska, the company announced in a press release.Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line have made strides in promoting sustainability and reducing their environmental footprint across the destination, Carnival said.“Our commitment to environmental stewardship is unwavering,” said Bonnie Westlund, the community relations director for Holland America Line – Princess for Alaska and the Yukon.“We are dedicated to implementing sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the communities we serve,” she added.Carnival Corporation has almost 300 full-time, year-round employees living in[...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a new lineup of onboard entertainment offerings debuting across its fleet throughout 2025.According to a press release, the new program features six high-energy performances, immersive storytelling and innovative concepts.The new shows have been curated following guest feedback and exemplify Regent’s commitment to delivering luxury experiences, the company said.“Along with beautifully designed ships, exquisite cuisine, immersive exploration and heartfelt hospitality, world-class entertainment is a key element of the Regent Seven Seas Cruises experience,” said Jason Montague, incoming chief luxury officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.“With our new lineup of shows, we continue to push[...]

Ponant has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Aqua Expeditions, a expedition company it said was known for its river and ocean cruises in South America, Southeast Asia and beyond.This strategic acquisition by Ponant, backed by Artémis Group, the Pinault family’s investment company—which owns fashion houses through Kering including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and famed auction house Christie’s; Pinault Collection, the world’s largest private collection of contemporary art; Artémis Domaines, encompassing a collection of the most exclusive wine estates, including Château Latour; and Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency—will empower Aqua Expeditions to continue[...]