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On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Norwegian Cruise Line welcomed the new Norwegian Aqua to Port Canaveral, Florida, marking the start of its inaugural season of roundtrip Caribbean cruises from the port. Approximately 3,700 guests departed on Aqua’s first seven-day Caribbean voyage, which will feature calls to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;... Why Book Your Cruise with Lask Travel Advisors? We don’t just plan vacations—we curate experiences. As CLIA-certified cruise specialists and seasoned travelers, we help clients find the perfect itinerary, cabin, and excursions to match their style. Want the best private snorkeling guide in[...]

RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the simultaneous release of its 2028 World Cruise and the 2027–2028 Grand Voyages collection. This marks the first time the luxury line has presented both programs together.The 2028 World Cruise, titled Legends of the Pacific, will depart Los Angeles CA on January 5, 2028, aboard Seven Seas Splendor. The itinerary encompasses a 133-night journey to San Francisco, visiting 74 ports across 18 countries, including destinations in Hawaii, the South Pacific, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and Alaska. The voyage includes 6 overnight port stays in cities such as Sydney and Shanghai and will[...]

National Geographic – Lindblad Expeditions is forging ahead under new leadership and two new ships that were added to its fleet in the Galapagos earlier this year.Natalya Leahy, who was appointed CEO of the brand in late 2024, believes that the company offers a product that combines luxury, authentic experiences and personalized service.With a background with high-end brands like Seabourn, she sees luxury as an “incredibly personalized definition.”“To me, luxury is the ability to deliver a truly personalized, intuitive and authentic experience,” Leahy explained.This philosophy is core to the company’s product, Leahy added, noting that National Geographic –[...]

The Port of Niigata in Japan recently welcomed the maiden calls of the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit.Both ships arrived for transit calls on April 11, 2025, marking the first time Niigata welcomed two cruise ships at the same time.To celebrate the maiden calls, gift exchange ceremonies were held onboard both vessels. Local authorities, including the Deputy Mayor of Niigata City, Nojima Shoko, were joined by ship officers for the events.According to local sources, the Niigata Prefecture is expecting 30 cruise calls in 2025, including ten maiden calls.Before hosting the AIDAstella and the Azamara Pursuit, the port also[...]

Celebrity Cruises has expanded the deployment schedule for its forthcoming vessel, Celebrity Xcel, by adding a four-night preview voyage ahead of the ship’s official inaugural sailing. This adjustment provides passengers an opportunity to experience the ship’s features in advance of its maiden voyage.Originally scheduled to commence service with an inaugural voyage departing Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale FL, on November 18, 2025, the ship’s itinerary now includes an additional sailing departing on November 9, 2025. Guests already booked on the November 18 departure have been offered the option to transfer their reservations to the earlier voyage, retaining their existing[...]