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British kitesurfer and Red Bull athlete Tom Bridge transformed the Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages into a kitesurfing venue from deck 16, approximately 129 feet high.As the Resilient Lady anchored in the waters of the Greek Isles, guests and crew witnessed Bridge’s daring jump on September 25.“It was probably the most terrifying thing I’ve done with a kite,” said Bridge. “We’d been on the ship to recce three times and had lots of looks over the edge. And every time we’ve gone ‘Oh God, it’s high, isn’t it?’ Then, honestly, when I had the kite in my hands,[...]

Seabourn has introduced a “Connoisseur Collection” of epicurean and reserve wine experiences aboard its ships available on most 2025-26 cruises and expeditions. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of experiences, ranging from premium whiskey and wine tastings to “dinner under the stars” with curated meals paired with premium wines. Two different whiskey tasting... Source link

Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic have debuted their new co-brand: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions.The launch of the new co-brand represents a significant milestone in the long-term extension and expansion of the strategic relationship between Lindblad Expeditions, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Company, the company said in a press release.The move was made possible under the new 17-year agreement between the three brands announced in November 2023, which granted Lindblad Expeditions global rights to the National Geographic brand for expedition cruises until at least 2040.“With the launch of our new National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions co-branded identity, we made the strategic[...]

San Juan Cruise Port (SJCP) announced the appointment of Clarivette Díaz as its new general manager, effective November, according to a press release.The announcement was made by Jan Fomferra, president of San Juan Cruise Port (SJCP) and chief financial officer of Global Ports Holding (GPH), during a ceremony at San Juan Cruise Port, led by Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi. The event marked the launch of the first phase of SJCP’s $425 million Capital Improvement Program, aimed at repairing, modernizing and expanding the port’s infrastructure. Over the next two years, projects will include the rehabilitation of Pan[...]

The new Star Princess was launched at Fincantieri’s Monfalcone shipyard on Thursday. The ceremony was attended, among others, by John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, and Cristiano Bazzara, director of the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone. Godmothers of the ceremony were Chiara del Vecchio, third engineer on the Sun Princess, and Francesca Maraventano, executive assistant at... Source link

Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess arrived in Singapore today to wrap up a cruise that started in Fremantle, Australia on September 15, 2024.Set to return to North America later this year, the ship is now scheduled to undergo a drydock in Singapore before continuing its repositioning voyage.During the three-week shipyard stay, the 2002-built vessel is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance, in addition to technical overhauls and class work.The public areas and staterooms of the ship are also expected to receive updates.Following the drydock, the Coral Princess is scheduled to welcome guests back in Singapore on October 17, 2024.On that[...]