Lindblad Unveils 17th Cohort of Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship
Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society have announced the 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort, consisting of 35 educators.Lindblad said in a press release that the 2025 fellows will embark on international expeditions, enhancing their geographic knowledge with field-based experiences that they will bring back to their classrooms, communities and professional networks.“We are proud to welcome our 17th cohort of Grosvenor Teacher Fellows,” said Amy Berquist, vice president of conservation, education and sustainability at Lindblad Expeditions.“These exceptional educators will have the remarkable opportunity to visit some of the most ecologically diverse and unique places on earth, utilizing this[...]
Celestyal Cruises Enhances Arabian Gulf Operations with Two Ships in Winter 2025–2026
Celestyal Cruises has formalized a strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and AD Ports Group, signaling a significant enhancement of its presence in the Arabian Gulf region.As part of this agreement, Celestyal will deploy two vessels—Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery—to the Arabian Gulf for the winter 2025–2026 season. Celestyal Journey is scheduled to return on December 6, 2025, followed by the inaugural arrival of Celestyal Discovery on December 12, 2025.Celestyal Journey will continue offering its established 7-night “Desert Days” itinerary, featuring ports of call in Bahrain, Dubai, Khasab, Sir[...]
Discover Top Repositioning Cruises for 2023 Travel
In the ever-evolving world of travel, the allure of the open sea holds a special kind of magic. If you've yet to experience the charm of a repositioning cruise, 2025 is the year to dive in. Picture this: vast horizons stretching before you, diverse destinations becoming single ports-of-call, and the thrill of discovering new cultures—all while enjoying the luxurious setting of a cruise ship. With their unique itineraries and exceptional value, repositioning cruises are the gems of the travel world, and I can’t wait to share why they deserve a spot on your itinerary. What Makes Repositioning Cruises[...]
AmaWaterways Celebrates the Launch of AmaSintra
AmaWaterways christened its newest river cruise ship, the AmaSintra, on April 17, 2025, marking the start of its inaugural voyage along the Douro River in PortugalJenn Lee, president of Vacation Planners, served as the ship’s godmother at the ceremony in Porto. AmaWaterways’ co-founder and CEO Rudi Schreiner, and co-founder and chief brand ambassador Kristin Karst, were also present.“We are thrilled to introduce another beautiful ship to the Douro River, providing our guests with even more opportunities to explore this enchanting region,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and chief brand ambassador of AmaWaterways. “Portugal continues to grow in popularity as[...]
Disney Adventure launched at Meyer Werft, getting ready for its debut in Singapore.
On April 19, 2025, DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, the Disney Adventure, was floated out from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Wismar (Germany), marking a significant milestone in her construction.Originally designed as the Global Dream, the ship was acquired by Disney in 2022 and is being completed as the Disney Adventure. At approximately 208,000 gross tons, she will be the largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, accommodating around 6,000 guests and 2,300 crew members.Following its float-out, the vessel will undergo final outfitting and sea trials before her inaugural voyage.MS Disney Adventure is scheduled to commence operations[...]
MSC Poesia to Provide Extended Cruises from Miami in 2026-27
The MSC Poesia is set to offer a series of ten- and 11-night cruises from PortMiami during the 2026-27 winter season.According to published deployment, the 2009-built ship is scheduled to offer longer itineraries to the Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean, as well as the Bahamas.The MSC Poesia is set to arrive in South Florida in mid-October, following MSC’s first-ever season in Alaska.After a 19-night repositioning voyage via the Panama Canal, the vessel embarks on a five-night cruise to Grand Cayman and Jamaica before kicking off a series of ten- and 11-night sailings.The longer cruises visit destinations around the[...]
Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society have announced the 2025 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship cohort,[...]
Celestyal Cruises has formalized a strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism –[...]
In the ever-evolving world of travel, the allure of the open sea holds a special[...]
AmaWaterways christened its newest river cruise ship, the AmaSintra, on April 17, 2025, marking the[...]
On April 19, 2025, DCL-Disney Cruise Line's newest vessel, the Disney Adventure, was floated out[...]
The MSC Poesia is set to offer a series of ten- and 11-night cruises from[...]