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Variety Cruises has launched its Black Friday promotion, offering up to 50 percent off select cruises and waiving single supplements for solo travelers on new bookings made through December 3, 2024. The offer includes two-for-one rates on select departures in locations such as Seychelles, Cape Verde, West Africa and Europe. A highlight includes the upcoming... Source link

Carnival Cruise Line and the Port of Baltimore have a new five-year contract, which was approved today by Governor Wes Moore.The agreement takes effect on January 1, 2025 and includes a five-year renewal option.“The international cruise industry recognizes Baltimore as one of the top cruise markets in our nation. We are delighted to have Carnival Cruise Line continue serving Maryland for another five years,” said Gov. Moore. “Carnival is a longtime partner and supporter of the Port of Baltimore and we are very happy to continue that relationship.”In 2023, more than 444,000 passengers cruised from the Port of[...]

TUI River Cruises marked the launch of its first Nile river ship, the TUI Al Horeya, with a special blessing ceremony in Luxor on the Nile. During the event, 100 biodegradable candles were set afloat in the river as part of a traditional “Prayer to Hapi”’ invoking blessings for safe voyages. Guests participated by making... Source link

Celestyal has launched a new cocktail menu inspired by the “1001 Nights” tales to mark its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf, according to a press release. The menu, available in the evenings on the Celestyal Journey, offers 13 unique cocktails and mocktails with Middle Eastern flavors. The new beverages will be available from €16... Source link

Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades welcomed back the Crystal Serenity on Nov. 9, 2024, according to a press release.The call marked the return of Crystal to its winter homeport, Port Everglades said, with the luxury vessel now set to offer cruises to the Caribbean departing from Fort Lauderdale through early 2025.On hand for the welcoming ceremony were Crystal Serenity’s Captain Vincent Tallaird, Broward County Commissioner Steven Geller, Port Everglades Chief of Staff Peg Buchan, leadership from the Seafarers’ House and Visit Lauderdale and the port’s law enforcement partners from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Broward Sheriff’s Office.“Our[...]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched over 400 new sailings for its fall-winter 2026-27 season during its Black Friday Sale, offering 50 percent off all cruises.Running through April 2027, the new itineraries cover 11 regions, including the Caribbean, Asia and the Mexican Riviera, with departures from 20 ports. Additionally, the line’s More at Sea package, effective from January 2025, provides perks such as premium spirits, extra dining options, expanded Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits, as well as free airfare for a second guest on select cruises. “Offering our loyal guests more ways to have their own best vacation with[...]