SANTA CLARITA, Calif., (April 18, 2023) – Princess Cruises’ Nature & Adventure Ambassador Jeff Corwin has been to Alaska on more than 150 journeys and considers the Great Land his home away from home. Now, nature and animal enthusiasts alike have the special opportunity to cruise along with Corwin to Alaska to hear his inspiring stories and experience his compelling passion for wildlife, conservation and exploration firsthand. Jeff Corwin’s Nature & Adventure Voyage is scheduled for September 6-13, 2023, sailing northbound on Princess’ “Voyage of the Glaciers” itinerary from Vancouver, B.C to Anchorage (Whittier) aboard Sapphire Princess. Cruise fares and itinerary information for the September 6 voyage can be found here, starting as low as $448 per person* (PRESS RELEASE)_VALENCIA, Calif., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Queen Anne received her crowning glory on Friday, April 14, as Cunard's iconic red and black funnel was secured onto the luxury cruise line's newest ship. This significant construction milestone, known as the 'funnel lift,' took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, and takes the remarkable ship one step closer to her maiden voyage in May 2024. It is an important shipbuilding moment that marks the installation of one of the ship's most recognizable features. Queen Anne will be the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, completing an impressive quartet alongside flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth – the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four Queens at sea. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, April 18, 2023: Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – unveils new AzAmazing Celebrations for 2023, the expansion of its signature, culturally immersive AzAmazing Evenings. With AzAmazing Evenings reaching its 10-year anniversary, Azamara is now bringing this unique programming into the daytime and onboard. AzAmazing Celebrations will now include the return of Azamara’s signature AzAmazing Evenings, a chance to soak up the destination by night with immersive programming in historic venues that provide access to art, music, and dance; AzAmazing Days, a new shoreside event where guests can uncover the hidden gems each unique port has to offer by day through local musicians, food and wine, and entertainment; and Destination Celebrations, events that bring the traditions and heritage of the destination to life onboard through live cultural performances and local cuisine. (PRESS RELEASE)_CALABASAS, Calif. – (April 18, 2023) – Award-winning river cruise line, AmaWaterways, today shared details on its continued efforts to explore new tools designed to enhance the sustainability of river cruising by minimizing fuel consumption. As a leading industry innovator, AmaWaterways is committed to finding new ways to reduce its environmental footprint including the use of solar panels on board its ships, testing navigation assistance tools to optimize fuel consumption, the reduction of paper on board through MyAmaCruise app and tackling the important issue of food waste. ‘’Sustainability is the top and ever-present responsibility of every company in the travel industry,’’ said Rudi Schreiner, co-founder and president of AmaWaterways. ‘’Each of our ships and every itinerary we operate is thoughtfully designed to minimize fuel consumption but the impact we have on the local communities is also of utmost importance to us. We are currently building our two newest ships in Colombia and are proud to be working hand in hand with local architects, designers and suppliers to ensure we are not only properly incorporating and honoring this beautiful destinations’ natural resources and culture but also enhancing the lives of the local residents along the Magdalena River as many of these communities will be opening up to international visitors for the first time.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Royal Caribbean Group, Celebrity Cruises’ parent company, is taking bold steps toward achieving Destination Net Zero, its vision for net zero emissions by 2050.
(PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL, April 17, 2023 – Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites travelers to explore the treasured wonders of the globe’s largest cities and unique corners through its meticulously designed Free Land Programs. At no extra cost on select 2023 sailings, and now extended into 2024 voyages, the Free Land Programs are available on 24 featured sailings reaching Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and beyond. Travelers who book by June 30, 2023, may lengthen their voyage to include immersive Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Programs with award-winning itineraries featuring more than 600 alluring destinations. Valued at up to $5,000 per stateroom, these Land Programs explore coveted places like the Cape Winelands, Taj Mahal, Jerusalem’s Old City and more. “Our Land Programs are meant to deepen our guests’ experience by introducing them to the cultural and culinary discoveries, breathtaking landscapes, wildlife encounters and architectural awes of some of the world’s most faraway corners,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President of Oceania Cruises. “We are thrilled to share our guests have the continued opportunity to dive further into several iconic destinations and do it for free through the extension of our Free Land Programs.” Free Land Program offerings have limited capacity and are subject to availability. Programs include: (PRESS RELEASE)_SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 17, 2023) – Princess Cruises’ largest ship ever - Sun Princess – will make her U.S. debut in October 2024 providing the ultimate vacations to favorite Caribbean destinations on seven- and 14-day itineraries out of Ft Lauderdale, Fla. The ship is the first in the line’s new Sphere class, and will homeport at Port Everglades for the winter, following a season of Mediterranean and Europe cruises when she launches in February 2024. Sun Princess Caribbean voyages will offer the perfect balance between incredible Caribbean islands, and tranquil days at sea for guests to enjoy all that Sun Princess has to offer, including captivating entertainment in state-of-the art venues, spacious relaxation areas offering stunning views, and the line’s largest-ever casino. Highlights of the Sun Princess Caribbean season, on sale April 19, 2023, include: (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, April 14, 2023 – Carnival Cruise Line today announced the appointment of the senior officers and lead entertainment team members for the newest addition to the cruise line’s fleet, Carnival Venezia. Captain Claudio Cupisti, Chief Engineer Cesare Boldrini and Hotel Director Karl Hallberg are the ship’s senior officers. Entertainment Director Milena Krivokapic and Cruise Director Marques “MarQ” Matthias will ensure all of the Carnival fun is delivered on board the fleet’s 25th ship. “As we continue to grow our operations, it’s key for us to build strong teams who can ensure the success of our new ships and their crew members. We’re fortunate to have some of the most experienced mariners in the cruise industry coming together to make Carnival Venezia feel right at home, for our guests, as part of the Carnival fleet,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, April 13, 2023 – Carnival Cruise Line guests on two ships are beginning spectacular voyages today which will cross both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, respectively, as a third ship will begin another Carnival Journeys cruise in the coming days. Carnival Luminosa departed Brisbane, Australia, today to embark on a sailing spanning more than three weeks to arrive in Seattle on May 4 for the upcoming start of her Alaska season. Carnival Pride is departing Tampa today on her transatlantic cruise to Europe and, this weekend, Carnival Spirit will sail from Miami to Seattle. Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Spirit Sailing to Seattle After a successful inaugural season in Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Luminosa is embarking on an incredible 23-day transpacific sailing and will visit beautiful destinations along the way, such as New Caledonia and Fiji, before crossing the International Dateline and visiting Tahiti and Hawaii, then docking at the Port of Seattle May 4 for the start of her 2023 Alaska season. Her arrival in Seattle will mark Carnival Luminosa’s first time sailing in U.S. waters since joining the fleet in November 2022. (PRESS RELEASE)_SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (April 13, 2023) – Award-winning, Australian-owned expedition travel company Aurora Expeditions, has released its 2024-2025 Antarctic program packed with 25 voyages ranging from nine to 23 days in duration, visiting the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Chilean Fjords. New to this season is the In Shackleton’s Footsteps itinerary, a 20-day epic adventure that retraces the historic voyage of the Endurance, venturing into the Weddell Sea to Elephant Island, the desolate outpost where Shackleton and his men finally made landfall after 497 days at sea. The voyage continues across the Scotia Sea to South Georgia, where Shackleton’s voyage reached its climatic conclusion. It departs from Ushuaia, Argentina sailing March 16 - April 4, 2025. A first for Aurora Expeditions, the adventure travel company will visit the Chilean Fjords, a stunning maze of waterways filled with bird and sea life surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. The Fjords are featured in two itineraries: a 14-day fly/sail Antarctic Explorer voyage sailing from March 1 - 15, 2025 and a 13-day Spirit of Antarctica expedition sailing from March 13 - 25, 2025. |
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