Related : History of Cunard (PRESS RELEASE)_VALENCIA, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard celebrates a century's worth of luxury, magic, history and memories by launching its new Sea Views Exhibition, carefully curated by British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney. The exhibition celebrates two momentous milestones in Cunard's history - the first being that over 100 years ago, Cunard introduced onboard photography to capture the signature moments of their voyages and the second being the centenary of the first ever round the world voyage on Cunard's ship, Laconia. Laconia's 130-day voyage departed on November 21,1922 and arrived back in New York on March 30, 1923 after calling at 22 ports. Boasting images from Cunard's photography archive together with an incredible number of photos submitted by past and present guests of its iconic cruise liners, the Sea Views Exhibition is a culmination of the century's rich history. (PRESS RELEASE)_Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Venezia has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet today. In Cadiz, Spain, this morning, Costa Captain Tihomir Muzic handed over the ship to Carnival Captain Claudio Cupisti, with additional leadership team members from both lines in attendance. “We are so pleased to welcome Carnival Venezia to the fleet, which following a dry dock, will debut as our first ‘Fun Italian Style’ ship this May,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “A big thank you to everyone from our sister line Costa and all those within the Carnival family who will work to add the Carnival touches to this ship over the next two months.” (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL - March 22, 2023 - Setting sail on April 14, Virgin Voyages’ special-edition Limitless Voyage is a one-of-a-kind experience created by the brand’s Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer, global icon and inspiring entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez. Taking to the high seas April 14-19 and set to the beautiful backdrop of the dream Caribbean seas, the unique programming – designed by women for women – includes a mix of engaging speaker events, networking opportunities, shore excursions, panels and on-board happenings spanning across wellness, lifestyle, dining and entertainment. Today, Virgin Voyages is announcing the incredible line-up of talent, including more than a dozen powerhouse speakers. Starting today, women now have the opportunity to book an exclusive package for this sailing with access to extraordinary, one-time-only events. “When we first announced the Limitless Voyage, we knew it was going to be something special. It is inspiring to see this one-of-a-kind sailing come to life through our partnership with Jennifer, Limitless Labs, the amazing women working behind the scenes in our organization, and those supporting us through the special programming and speaker lineup,” said Isis Ruiz, Chief Growth Officer at Virgin Voyages. “The Voyage proudly celebrates women, entrepreneurship, culture and community. It will encourage us all to be Limitless by exploring every side of ourselves through the unique experiences we are offering. We can’t wait for April 14.” Sailors who join the inaugural Limitless Voyage will be guided through an unforgettable five-night voyage of discovery, complemented by a balance of rejuvenation and play. With an exclusively adult, boutique hotel feel, the brand’s first ship, Scarlet Lady, features a relaxed luxe vibe primed for women to feel empowered, confident and at-ease. Alongside Sir Richard and Jennifer, this special cruise has been curated to align with Limitless Labs, an organization whose core mission is to empower, educate and enable millions of people, but with a focus on women, to live limitlessly - living as their fully realized selves with confidence, equal access to capital and opportunities, without age restrictions or expiration dates. (PRESS RELEASE)_CALABASAS, Calif. – (March 21, 2023) – Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways celebrated the opening of its 2023 European season following a successful Cruise Managers’ Kickoff Meeting onboard AmaMagna hosted by Co-Founder and Executive Vice-President, Kristin Karst. Guests are now welcome aboard AmaWaterways’ fleet of 19 award-winning ships sailing Europe’s majestic waterways, including five ships cruising the scenic rivers of France, five ships dedicated to the early spring Tulip Time cruises and another ten welcoming guests on the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Danube and Douro rivers. With warm and friendly service, an abundance of included shore excursions, luxurious accommodations and delicious food and wine local to the regions, river cruising with AmaWaterways in Europe is a personalized way to experience the world’s most fascinating destinations. (ROYAL CARIBBEAN)_March 2023 – Creating unrivaled water experiences for the world’s best family vacation comes with a unique set of challenges, an unprecedented amount of water and weight. In this #IconoftheSeas Extra, “The Top Deck Challenge,” hear from the Royal Caribbean experts tackling one of the biggest tests of engineering, naval architecture and design as they construct Icon of the Seas. They dive into the ship’s top deck, where adventurers will find the largest waterpark at sea at the new Thrill Island, all kinds of pools at Chill Island and The Hideaway, and more.
(PRESS RELEASE)_NEW ORLEANS, March 21, 2023 – Carnival Cruise Line joined forces with wide receiver and New Orleans native Ja’Marr Chase to welcome a group of 50 young students from area schools for a special event aboard Carnival Valor. Joining Chase to host the event was former Carnival Corporation President and CEO Arnold Donald, who was also born and raised in New Orleans and has had a successful career, including nine years at the helm of Carnival, the world’s largest cruise company. Both proud New Orleanians, Chase and Donald participated in a fireside chat followed by a Q&A with students, in which they shared more about their career journeys and experiences growing up in the area. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL, March 20, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its OLife Ultimate “All Three for Free” sale, offering guests significant benefits and savings on over 80 diverse 2023 and 2024 sailings. Travelers who book by April 30 will reap even more benefits than usual with free shore excursions, a free beverage package and shipboard credit on 83 select voyages in 2023 and 2024 that explore an array of destinations from Tokyo and Barcelona to Alaska and Dubai. By taking advantage of this limited-time offer, guests can experience complimentary shore excursions such as exploring Kyoto’s marquee attractions like the impressive Golden Pavilion or touring an 18th-century winery in Saint-Tropez, France, delight in a well-deserved massage with shipboard credit and enjoy a glass of wine during a relaxing lunch while sailing to their next destination courtesy of the beverage package. (PRESS RELEASE)_Hollywood, FL (March 2023) – Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours announces Top Chef alumnus and James Beard Award semi-finalist Chef Bryan Voltaggio will return for a pair of specialty culinary cruises in 2023 and 2024. Following his sold-out South of France river cruise last fall, Chef Voltaggio will bring his distinctive culinary style back to the Scenic fleet starting with the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht Scenic Eclipse for a nine-day Iconic Panama Canal sailing departing Montego Bay on October 31, 2023. Next summer, he returns to the rivers of France—this time in the storied wine region of Bordeaux—for the June 18, 2024, departure of the eight-day Bordeaux Affair itinerary aboard Scenic Diamond. Guests joining these special departures will have ample opportunities to interact with and learn from Chef Voltaggio. At an evening welcome reception that kicks off each sailing, guests can sip a custom cocktail and rub elbows with the chef. During onboard cooking demonstrations, Chef Voltaggio will share his culinary secrets – tips, techniques, and even a recipe – with guests, who will also have the chance to sample his cooking. Afternoon Q&A sessions will detail the chef’s experiences as a restaurateur, celebrity chef, and culinary master. And the “main course” on both sailings is a special dinner designed by Chef Voltaggio to highlight each region’s ingredients and flavors. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL, March 17, 2023 – SeaDream Yacht Club announced today that the leading luxury yachting brand has partnered with a global operator to offer National Geographic Day Tours in 11 destinations in 2023, bringing key immersive experiences to SeaDream guests. Rolling out this year in renowned Mediterranean destinations—Amalfi, Barcelona, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Funchal, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Naples, Rhodes, Santorini, and Sorrento— these intimate, small-group experiences allow SeaDream guests to explore their favorite destinations and travel deeper into the destination by gaining insights and inspiration from the places visited. “At SeaDream, we believe our beautiful world beckons to be explored and experienced. This is why we are excited to bring our guests closer to our Mediterranean destinations than ever before,” said Andreas Brynestad of SeaDream Yacht Club. “By adding National Geographic Day Tours to our travel portfolio, we can incorporate a series of intimate experiences that complement our existing programs designed to elevate the guest experience, while providing choice for our guests. We are honored to offer our guests experiences from a renowned travel brand that also makes engagement and cultural interaction a priority for travelers.” (PRESS RELEASE)_ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands (March 17, 2023) – Travelers seeking to experience “a vibe like no other” on St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, now have increased options for getting there from the mainland United States, and better yet, improved connection options. “We welcome the operation of twice daily American St. Croix service, including flights which arrive in both the afternoon and evening, and depart St. Croix early morning and in the afternoon,” said Vicki Locke, Director of Sales and Marketing of The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort. “This facilitates convenient inbound and outbound connections to and from a vast number of U.S. cities, including the important west coast – a most welcome development and positive support for bringing guests to the destination,” she added. |
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