(Press Release) MIRAMAR, FL. – (April 16, 2025) – WMS, the leading global provider of cruise wireless connectivity, announces its latest step in delivering the world’s most innovative services at sea in collaboration with AT&T.
 
AT&T is enhancing its International Day PassTM for cruise passengers, ensuring seamless cellular connectivity between land and sea. With availability on more than 200 ocean-going cruise ships across over 25 cruise lines that WMS supports, travelers can enjoy reduced costs while experiencing uninterrupted service during their voyage.

(Press Release) This week, luxury boutique cruise line SeaDream Yacht Club debuts a series of unique Bahamas yachting voyages directly from Palm Beach, Florida.

The 7-day voyages explore the Bahamas’ most stunning destinations - powdery white-sand beaches, deserted cays, local culture, national parks, some of Caribbean’s best snorkeling spots, and exclusive golf resorts.

All voyages takes place onboard the 112-guest superyacht SeaDream II.

(Press Release) MIAMI, FL – April 15, 2025 – Today Windstar Cruises offers a sneak peek at the interior design of Star Seeker’s dining and lounge venues – the social hubs of the yacht. These exclusive images of Amphora Restaurant, Main Lounge, and Yacht Club reveal how inspired design transforms the guest experience aboard this intimate 224-passenger yacht. The first-ever Star Class new build promises an extraordinary journey when it sets sail on its maiden voyage in December 2025, followed by a christening celebration in Miami on January 15, 2026.

​By GERRY BARKER

In a week where 12,000 travel professionals came to Miami Beach for the annual Seatrade Conference, MSC managed to grab most of the spotlight. 

Not only did they debut the world's largest cruise terminal at Port Miami, but also showcased their newest ship, the LNG (liquified natural gas)-powered MSC World America, which made her inaugural cruise from Miami on April 9. 

The Geneva-based company, already a behemoth in world shipping and the dominant cruise player in Europe, is continuing her aggressive pursuit of  the North American market with the launch of MSC World America, the second ship in the World Class category (MSC World Europa debuted in 2021). Its 22 decks can accomodate up to 6,764 passengers, along with 2,138 crew. 

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By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life

Seatrade Cruise Global marked its 40th cruise conference anniversary this year, and 12,000 travel industry professionals from 121 countries came to the Miami Beach Convention Center to help celebrate.

Along with attendees at the just-concluded event were 600 exhibitors, representing countries, ship builders and all phases of the rapidly-growing cruise sector.

As in previous years, the highlight was the keynote "State of the Industry" session, featuring a panel discussion moderated by Anne Kolash, editor of Seatrade Cruise News, and featuring Josh Weinstein, president, CEO and Chief Climate Officer, Carnival Corporation, Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Group Executive Chairman, Harry Sommer, president and CEO, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, and Bud Darr, president and CEO, Cruise Lines International Association.