On Friday, April 19, Cunard officially welcomed the Queen Anne to its fleet of luxury ships. The handover ceremony saw a long list of Italian dignitaries and leaders from the cruise company. The Queen Anne was built by Fincantieri, can host 3,000 guests and is the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. Now, the ship is on its way to Southampton ready to...
MSC World America is the latest in the MSC Cruises line-up, launching in 2025. Like all the cruise line’s ships, there is plenty of entertainment dining, bars, fun for the kids and more. However, the MSC World America is taking things one step further with the first-ever, over-water swing ride, dubbed appropriately “Cliffhanger.” Read on to find out more about...
Ponant is adding a 24 m (79 ft) maxi-catamaran to its fleet this summer, dubbed Spirit of Ponant. The luxurious catamaran offers six staterooms for 12 guests, with a crew of four to look after them. Meanwhile, Spirit of Ponant offers a unique sailing experience with all the luxury touches an personalized service the cruise line is known for. Spirit of Ponant...
Royal Caribbean International has partnered with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help kids who are battling serious illnesses fulfill their life-changing wishes. This good news story comes as the cruise line invites travelers to donate online and to learn more about the new partnership which also features the Wishes at Sea program. Royal Caribbean International teams...
Sailing the Mediterranean just got even better, after Explora Journeys revealed its Destination Experiences for 2024. Moreover, the luxury lifestyle brand of MSC Group is expanding its offerings before the inaugural Mediterranean season of Explora I and Explora II launches. Read on to find out about the exciting new experiences to be had while immersing in the rich...
AmaWaterways is an award-winning river cruise line where guests can enjoy fine dining, luxury accommodations, incredible service and more. However, the cruise line is now delighted to offer guests more time in their favorite European destinations with their extended Complimentary Land Package offer. About the Complimentary Land Package offer from AmaWaterways From...
Sea Cloud Cruises has announced an exciting and historic cruise in 2025, relating to George Washington’s travels to the Lesser Antilles and Barbados. The Barbados to St. Maarten sailing will be hosted by Rear Adm. Peter Cressy, director of executive leadership programs at the George Washington Leadership Institute. Meanwhile, the sailing on Sea Cloud II...
Disney Cruise Line has revealed new itineraries for the summer of 2025, including sailing to Europe and the Mediterranean and Northern Europe on Disney Fantasy. Among their tropical offerings are cruises to the Bahamas and the Caribbean from Florida, European and new Alaska adventures. Read on to find out more about these exciting offerings from Disney Cruise Line...
Readers will remember the original RMS Titanic, the British passenger ship that collided with an iceberg in 1912, taking less than three hours to sink beneath the waves. Meanwhile, those passengers who couldn’t reach a lifeboat did not survive the experience. Despite this, Clive Palmer, an Australian mining billionaire plans to build an exact replica of the fateful...
Travel has started heading in many directions, including the number of solo travelers. Among these is a new trend for female solo travelers aged 55 and up. However, traveling solo can have its problems, especially on a cruise as many are charged extra for a cabin with “single supplement” charges. Admittedly, some cruise lines now offer deals for solo cruisers, but it...