(PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., July 25, 2023 — Holland America Line is adding another Legendary Voyage to its diverse roster of lengthier cruises from convenient gateways. The “42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage” aboard Volendam departing Nov. 9, 2024, was inspired by a voyage the cruise line operated nearly 100 years ago. Perfectly designed for today’s traveler, the 2024 departure sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, allowing guests to experience 16 different ports across nine countries, all without international air.
The original voyage that provided the vision for the “42-day Ultimate Mediterranean & Atlantic Passage” departed New York City Feb. 4, 1925, aboard Rotterdam IV and carried just 550 guests across the Atlantic Ocean to explore many of the same ports. The 2024 cruise follows in the footsteps of the 1925 journey, visiting Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Greece, Israel, Egypt, Tunisia, Gibraltar (United Kingdom) and Spain. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI – July 22, 2023 – Carnival Cruise Line’s next new ship, Carnival Jubilee, marked a key construction milestone as it floated out of the covered building dock at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany and revealed an important feature of its design: a Texas star proudly displayed on the bow. “The Texas star on Carnival Jubilee’s bow is a symbol of our commitment to the Port of Galveston. As the first cruise line to sail year-round from Galveston, we have a long history with the community, and our next new ship is our latest investment in support of the local economy’s impressive growth while delivering innovative experiences for our guests,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “I’m looking forward to Carnival Jubilee showing off her Texas pride starting later this year.” (PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland – July 19, 2023 – MSC Poesia is offering an unforgettable cruise itinerary this fall, taking guests on a spectacular journey to explore the rich culture and beauty of some of the most sought-after destinations in the Mediterranean. This 11-night itinerary will feature calls in the breath-taking cities of Kusadasi and Istanbul in Turkey; Piraeus near Athens in Greece; and Genoa, Palermo and Civitavecchia for Rome in Italy. Together, the destinations offer guests a long list of unique experiences and opportunities to create unforgettable memories. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, July 20, 2023 – Building on its standing as the cruise line that carries the most military service members, Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Military Appreciation Gathering into a full Military Appreciation Day, on all sailings in North America. Beginning the week of July 24, Carnival’s Military Appreciation Day will be held on each ship. Guests will see special messaging presented on the Carnival Seaside Theater screen and will also hear announcements from the Cruise Director and Captain. On sailings of four days and more, a large United States Flag will be displayed in the ship’s atrium throughout Military Appreciation Day. (PRESS RELEASE)_Monfalcone, Italy, July 20, 2023 – Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, today officially took delivery of EXPLORA I, the first luxury ship to join the brand`s fleet from the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The investment of the new ship amounted to over €500 million ($550 million), with a total investment plan of €2.5 billion ($2.78 billion) for the four ships on order. EXPLORA I’s delivery ceremony marks a new chapter for the brand, one that offers today’s discerning luxury traveler the opportunity of a truly transformative and purposeful ocean travel experience like no other. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI – July 20, 2023 - Crystal announced today the appointment of Dalila Roglieri as Head Nutritionist, a new role strengthening the brand’s culinary prowess and ability to provide an individualized approach to wellbeing. With an extensive professional background in nutrition and a passion for fitness, adding Roglieri underscores Crystal’s dedication to providing guests with a holistic and exceptional wellness experience. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL - July 20, 2023 - Virgin Voyages is calling seasoned foodies and travelers craving a delicious getaway to celebrate the brand’s second annual Eat & Drink Festival. Spanning across two months, this culinary and cocktail showcase aboard Richard Branson’s travel fleet promises exciting international flavors, unique pairings, and incredible bites all brought to life through the brand's award-winning food and beverage offerings. This August and September, Sailors aboard Virgin Voyages’ three ships - Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady - can sink their teeth into a series of gastronomic events created by the brand’s Culinary Collective and brought to life by the talented chefs aboard each vessel. From multi-course dinners and wine pairings to chef-led demos, ship-wide bar experiences, healthy walkabouts and special amuse bouches to start any meal in style, Sailors are sure to be surprised and delighted with the event line-up and special chef appearances. (PRESS RELEASE)_FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – July 20, 2023 – Today, American Queen Voyages™ (AQV), part of Hornblower® Group, announced it has appointed Frits van der Werff as senior vice president of Guest Experiences. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing the hotel operations, ensuring a top-notch experience for all guests on board the line's award-winning river and expedition vessels. “Frits comes to American Queen Voyages with an extensive background in the hospitality industry - from cruise lines to top hotels - and that makes him the perfect candidate to enhance our guest experience aboard our ships,” said Cindy D’Aoust, president, American Queen Voyages. “We are confident that his leadership will bring even more luxurious and unique aspects to each AQV guest’s journey.” (PRESS RELEASE)_LONDON (18 July 2023) – Seatrade Cruise, the cruise industry’s leading platform for collaborating, innovating and connecting, announces the return of Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific this October after a four-year hiatus. Serving as a platform for industry stakeholders across Asia, the conference will convene in Hong Kong. Additionally, the second installment of F&B@Sea will return to Miami, Florida alongside Seatrade Cruise Global in April 2024 with expanded offerings in a new venue, followed by Seatrade Cruise Med, to be hosted in Málaga, Spain in September 2024. |
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