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 Queen Anne in New York Harbor with Cunard President Katie McAlister and Captain Inger Thorhauge (Cunard) (Press Release) VALENCIA, CA – January 18, 2025 – Today, Cunard’s highly anticipated new ship, Queen Anne marked her North American debut as she arrived in New York on her maiden call from Southampton, England. Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues, accommodating up to 3,000 guests.
For the first time in Cunard’s 185-year history, the line has two female leaders in command. Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, one of the few female captains in the maritime industry, is at the helm of Queen Anne, and Katie McAlister, Cunard’s president, is steering the company into an exciting era of luxury cruising.  Jacques Torres (Holland America) (Press Release) Seattle, Wash., Jan. 16, 2025 — Holland America Line is bringing an extraordinary culinary experience to its 2025 Grand Voyages by welcoming chef Ethan Stowell and chocolatier Jacques Torres on board. These renowned culinary artists will join a segment of the Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole, respectively, offering guests a series of exclusive events and interactive culinary sessions.
 (Press Release) Wave Season, the period when cruise companies provide some of the most attractive deals of the year, is in full swing. As would-be cruisers book their dream vacations, TravelInsurance.com reminds anyone taking advantage of cruise bargains to remember to protect their purchases with a travel insurance plan.
 Christine Duffy (Carnival) (Press Release) MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2025 – Carnival Cruise Line has once again earned top honors in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, being named Best Ocean Cruise Line for the third consecutive year. Carnival was also voted the Best Cruise Line for Shore Excursions and Carnival Spirit received the distinction of Best Alaska Cruise.
 Kyoto, Japan (Carnival) (Press Release) MIAMI, Jan. 15, 2025 – Carnival Cruise Line unveiled four new Carnival Journeys Asia-Pacific sailings on Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Adventure. Guests who sail on the new cruises will visit ports of call across Japan, Southeast Asia, and Australia – including seven that the cruise line will visit for the first time.
Carnival Luminosa’s newly announced cruises for 2026 include:  (Cruise News) We’re excited to announce Riviera Travel’s incredible Wave Season offers, designed to provide unbeatable deals on our award-winning river cruises in 2025 and 2026! Whether planning a European adventure or seeking unforgettable group experiences, now is the perfect time to book.
 Credit: Cunard (Press Release) VALENCIA, CA – January 14, 2025 – Cunard is proud to announce the fleet-wide rollout of its holistic Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programs, a collaboration with the iconic lifestyle magazine. Launching this January, guests traveling on flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria will be able to enjoy these curated wellness experiences, designed to help travelers feel revitalized and recharged as they journey to extraordinary destinations.
 (Press Release) MIAMI (Jan. 14, 2025) — Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, announced today the 2027 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity. The 140-night journey spans 83 destinations, inviting travelers to discover the rich cultures of Central and South America, the idyllic islands of French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia, the ancient wonders across Asia, and the majestic scenery of Alaska. Open for booking on Jan. 27, 2025, with a waitlist now available, this bucket-list voyage promises a blend of cultural discovery, world-class service and curated global itineraries crafted exclusively for Crystal guests.
 Credit: Holland America (Press Release) Seattle, Wash., Jan. 14, 2025 — Filled with exciting destinations and iconic sites, Holland America Line’s 2026-2027 South America and Antarctica season is officially open for booking. Each itinerary, between 14 and 31 days in length, includes a wide array of ports and natural destinations for guests to choose from when planning their perfect holiday.
From November 2026 through March 2027, Oosterdam and Volendam will explore the region, taking guests to hard-to-reach destinations like the Amazon River, Falkland Islands, Antarctica and—new for the 2026-2027 season—the Pio XI Glacier, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest glacier outside of Antarctica.  Necker Island (Virgin Limited Edition) (Press Release) MIAMI, FL - Jan. 14, 2025 - Influenced by the iconic life of Virgin Group Founder, Sir Richard Branson, and by the mega-stars forever etched into Virgin’s storied rock n’ roll history, Virgin Voyages announced today its Annual Pass 2026, a larger-than-life experience bigger than anything the brand has done before. Not only can Sailors hop onto any ship, anytime, from anywhere for a calendar year, Annual Pass holders in 2026 can say ahoy to an epic one-week stay on Necker Island, Richard’s private island paradise!
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