(PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI (June 16, 2022) – Relaxed luxury cruise brand Celebrity Cruises launches today an industry-first collaboration with leading interior design and inspiration platform, Houzz, to showcase how innovative and elevated cruise ship design can transcend beyond the ship and serve as an inspiration for home design. Through the curation and insight of two of the brand’s award-winning designers Kelly Hoppen CBE and Nate Berkus, the partnership highlights the cutting-edge design of Celebrity Beyond, the third ship in the brand’s revolutionary Edge Series®, recently unveiled in late April 2022. Launching to rave reviews, the ship brings an aesthetic of modern, approachable luxury to the high seas. With this exclusive partnership, consumers will be able to shop the extraordinary cruise ship’s look for the very first time, and with curated shopping lists, easily replicate the expertly designed looks in-home. The Celebrity Cruises Houzz content will run as a series of inspirational design articles throughout the month of June. From bedrooms and living spaces, to outdoor gardens and patios, the articles offer multiple rooms to choose from, each full of insider insight from Hoppen and Berkus, as well as individual shopping lists. Making it easy to recreate the spaces and bring the design concepts to life in their own homes, readers can simply click on the “Shop the Look” images for the specific products they like and they’ll be redirected to a purchasing link. Readers can choose from a variety of upscale brands to achieve the elevated look, with products ranging from plush seating and sleek side tables to lux lighting and high-end accessories. “With the incomparable design talents of Kelly, Nate and the entire design team, the level of design Celebrity Beyond offers transcends the typical perception of a cruise ship. We wanted to highlight that there are cruise ships and then there are Celebrity Cruises’ ships, and Houzz is the perfect partner to showcase our innovative design vision,” said Celebrity Cruises president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. “Our guests continually share how much they would like their home to have the modern residential vibe of our ships and utilizing the unique shoppable content feature on Houzz, we can now make their dreams come true.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland, June 16, 2022 – Explora Journeys today announced that Alaska will feature as a new addition to EXPLORA I’s unique journeys collection. The luxury lifestyle travel brand has revealed three incredible new journeys departing from Vancouver, Canada, that will provide a rare opportunity for guests to explore untouched Alaskan wilderness from a unique perspective. In doing so, each journey will achieve the brand’s aim in allowing guests to embrace enticing destinations and create lifelong memories, all done with minimal impact on the natural environments for which Alaska is best known. The Remote Wrangell and Spectacular Sitka Inaugural Alaskan Journey will depart Vancouver on May 6, 2024 and this 11-night journey will sail the Inside Passage, Wrangell, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Sitka, Skagway, Ketchikan, Misty Fjord, Victoria and back to Vancouver on May 17, 2024. Sailing the Whale’s Highway is an 11-night journey that includes, Icy Strait Point (Hoonah and the Hubbard Glacier whilst Journey of the Glaciers is a 10-night journey that will visit coastlines sculpted by rivers of jagged ice; navigating islands scattered like jigsaw pieces across cobalt bays. Mendenhall Glacier, Misty and Tracy Arm Fjords — ephemeral landmarks will leave a lasting impression and memories. These journeys will highlight the visceral power of Alaska and a world of new adventures. Guests will be able to connect with the native cultures and experience landscapes that cannot be seen or experienced anywhere else on earth. (PRESS RELEASE)_TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (“Flow” or the “Company”) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line (“NCL”) for Flow Alkaline Spring Water to become NCL’s official water. NCL is a leading global cruise line operating a fleet of 28 ships under the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. Flow’s CEO, Nicholas Reichenbach, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with a world class organization like NCL. Increasing our presence in the food service sector is one of the key growth pillars we identified in our strategic framework.” Additional details on the product launch between Flow and NCL will be made by way of joint announcement in the coming weeks. (PRESS RELEASE)_Marking another milestone toward the completion of Carnival Celebration, the second of Carnival Cruise Line’s new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered ships, a coin ceremony was held today at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. The coin ceremony is a centuries-old custom in shipbuilding, symbolizing good fortune for the ship and its crew. Carnival Celebration’s Captain Vincenzo Alcaras, Chief Engineer Fabien Gervaise, Hotel Director Pierre Camilleri and members of Carnival’s New Build team joined representatives from Meyer Turku to help weld a special box containing coins, which had been temporarily placed under the ship’s keel at the start of construction, to a permanent position near the mast of the ship. Carnival Celebration will begin service in early November with a 14-day transatlantic voyage from London (Southampton) to its homeport of PortMiami. Her arrival will continue the celebration of Carnival Cruise Line’s 50th birthday. The ship will debut along with Carnival’s redesigned Terminal F at PortMiami, which will be among the first terminals to be shore-power ready in 2023. Carnival Celebration is the sister ship to Mardi Gras, which entered service last year as the first ship in North America to run on an LNG propulsion system. Carnival Corp. pioneered the introduction of LNG fuel in the passenger cruise sector as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction. Carnival Celebration, Mardi Gras and Carnival Jubilee, which is also under construction and set to enter service next year, are part of the cruise line’s new Excel-class. Each Excel ship features six fun-filled zones and includes the award-winning BOLT roller coaster, a three-deck atrium and newly designed suites and staterooms. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, FL, June 15, 2022 - SeaDream Yacht Club announces the opening of all 2024 Mediterranean voyages on its newly renovated, luxurious yachts, SeaDream I and SeaDream II. Responding to guest requests to reserve well ahead of their journey, SeaDream is accepting reservations for all 2024 voyages now. In May 2024, SeaDream kicks off an exciting Mediterranean season, calling on 86 unique ports across 16 different countries. Voyages range from 6 to 12 nights, with opportunities to combine back-to-back itineraries without duplicating ports. Discover new destinations in 2024 including Crotone and Taranto, Italy; Tangier, Morocco; Vlore, Albania; Krk, Croatia; and Tunis, Tunisia. The Mediterranean is brimming with secluded beaches and yachting harbors, history, art, architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. The region’s cultural influences may be best explored through cuisine. SeaDream’s Yachting Land Adventures will take guests wine tasting in Kotor, Montenegro, sampling olive oils in Parga, Greece, and creating their own Sicilian style pizza in Lipari, Sicily. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, June 14, 2022 – Carnival Cruise Line announced today that Costa Luminosa will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa™ in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia. The acquisition of Luminosa is an update to the previously announced plans for Carnival to take Costa Magica, which will now remain at Costa Cruises. After this delivery, Carnival Luminosa will operate seasonally from October through April from Brisbane, then reposition to Seattle, where it will sail Alaska itineraries from May through September, before returning to Brisbane. Luminosa is a sister ship to the four other popular Spirit class ships that already sail for Carnival. Entering service in 2009, the ship accommodates up to 2,826 guests and 1,050 crew at 92,720 gross tons. “With our full fleet back to guest operations and the pent-up demand for Carnival we are seeing every week aboard our ships, the chance to expand with Luminosa and then the arrival of Carnival Celebration in November provides our guests with more choices and new ways to enjoy a Carnival vacation,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Our Spirit class ships are very popular with our guests and Luminosa will be a great addition given the large number of balcony cabins which make her an ideal ship for this deployment. And equally important, this will allow Carnival to finally start our highly anticipated itineraries from Brisbane, so we’ll have two ships operating in Australia for the high season Down Under.” With school out, Pam and I thought we would surprise our 9-year-old granddaughter, Cate, with a cruise. We were as excited as she was when the time came to board Carnival Conquest for a five-day sailing that would make stops in Key West and Cozumel, Mexico.
READ MORE (PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland – June 14, 2022 – MSC World Europa’s first guests will embark on a gastronomic journey when they set sail in December 2022. The ground-breaking ship will be home to more than 30 international and immersive food and beverage concepts, each driven by creative expression and seasonality. MSC Cruises is renowned for offering an incredible choice of restaurants and bars featuring globally inspired menus. On the heels of specialty dining concepts that have become popular enough to be rolled out across the fleet, the cruise line continues to push the boundaries of ship-board dining to deliver new experiences that complement every moment of the cruise – which rises to a new level on MSC World Europa. Jacques Van Staden, Vice President of Food & Beverage, MSC Cruises, said: “The food and beverage experience on board MSC World Europa – much like the ship itself – has been designed with the future in mind. From sustainable sourcing and fresh farm-to-ocean ingredients, we have pulled out all the stops to offer a varied and unabridged dining offering for the next generation cruiser. Each new concept aims to go beyond what traditional venues achieved in the past and focus on crafted, artisanal, and immersive experiences that will revolutionize the place dining holds in the overall cruise experience. We are eager for guests to discover what we have in store and savor the world while traveling with us.” (NORWEGIAN NEWS)_Free At Sea: Book today to enjoy 35% off all cruises, all over the world. From glacier-gazing in Alaska to sunset strolls in the Greek Isles to getting your hula on in Hawaii, now’s the best time to book your dream vacation with Norwegian. The best part is you can also enjoy offerings such as a Free Open Bar, Free Specialty Dining, Free Excursions, Free Airfare for 2nd Guest and more.
Free Airfare for Second Guest: Norwegian wants you to have an unforgettable vacation experience, starting from when you book your flights. Book here to be covered from air to sea when traveling as a pair. Free Extra Guests Sailings: Traveling with more than two guests? Good news – 3rd and 4th guests pay a lower rate and select sailings have free extra guests. Check your final per person price by entering guest details during the booking process. (PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland – June 13, 2022 - Explora Journeys, the new luxury lifestyle brand for the discerning traveler, is pleased to announce the launch of their new brand campaign film “Ocean Journeys” , to mark and celebrate its one-year anniversary.
Michael Ungerer, CEO Explora Journeys, said: “The film unveils Explora Journeys` unique philosophy, the Ocean State Of Mind, an elevated state of mind inspired by the sea, as elusive as it is sought after. The film captures its spirit and shows how it can only truly be reached with Explora Journeys.” “Ocean Journeys” evokes the sensorial experiences guests can look forward to; a film that offers the prospect of a new way to travel: mindful, slower-paced, carefully curated, a way for guests to rediscover their inner self, to reconnect with people and places. It describes the tangible impact of the ocean on wellbeing - physical, spiritual, and emotional – reflecting the transformative experience that Explora Journeys offers: relaxing yet energizing. “Ocean Journeys” gives the viewer a teaser illustration of traveling with Explora Journeys on a voyage to discover the Ocean State of Mind. |
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