(PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., Oct. 13, 2022 — Holland America Line is celebrating the kick-off of its 150th Anniversary this month with an offer that includes popular perks and a sweepstakes where the grand prize winner can choose from among a selection of cruises up to 21 days. From Oct. 14 through Nov. 15, 2022, guests who book 2023 and available 2024 cruises will receive up to a $150 onboard credit, a complimentary Alaska shore excursion and 50% reduced deposits. The 150th Anniversary offer is combinable with Holland America Line’s Have It All premium package that includes shore excursions, specialty dining, a beverage package and WiFi. “We’re heading into a celebratory year for Holland America Line with our 150th Anniversary, and these special promotions allow us to show our guests how much they are appreciated,” said Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line. "Our offers are designed to add even more value to a cruise vacation, especially when combined with Have It All. We look forward to continuing to recognize our milestone year with more exciting promotions, events and activities.” (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL - October 13, 2022 – Having just been named one of the best cruise lines in the world in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, Virgin Voyages is taking epic experiences to new heights with the introduction of its first-ever Eat & Drink Month. Partnering with some of the world’s top names in food & beverage – from the likes of Michelin star chefs, Matt Lambert and Brad Farmerie, along with James Beard Award Nominated, Silvana Salcido Esparza and Sohui Kim; to Miami’s Unfiltered Hospitality and Charles Joly, beverage designer for the most recent Emmy Awards – this November aboard Scarlet and Valiant Lady is going to be one for the (cook)books. Next month, foodies and cocktail connoisseurs are invited to taste and sip their way around the Caribbean and Mexico during a culinary event new to the high seas. Setting sail from the emerging foodie destination of Miami, Eat & Drink Month includes four- and five-night voyages on Scarlet Lady as well as six- and eight-night voyages on Virgin Voyages’ newest vessel, Valiant Lady. Calling on a Creative Collective of talented chefs and mixologists who helped design the brand’s initial F&B vision, Virgin Voyages is bringing culinary delights to its 20+ eateries for this limited-time series. Sailors will be treated to specialty cocktails and menu items, as well as bookable events priced between $15-125/Sailor, including elevated dinner & wine pairings, cooking demos and a sneak peek at a new menu launching in 2023. (PRESS RELEASE)_Halloween is quickly approaching, and Carnival Cruise Line is making sure guests have a spooky experience on their October sailings. Until October 31, 23 of Carnival Cruise Line’s select ships will offer a range of “Frightfully Fun” activities, including costume contests, trick or treating and other popular activities for all ages. Please see here for a full list of activities onboard: Halloween Deck Party
(PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland, 12 October 2022 – Explora Journeys today announced the appointment of Captain Diego Michelozzi as Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six ships to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023. The company already announced earlier this year the appointment of Captain Serena Melani, who will alternate with Captain Diego Michelozzi to helm the fleet`s first ship. Captain Michelozzi spent the last two and a half years as Master for a luxury line and has worked for more than 20 years at major cruise companies, following a period with the Italian navy. Michael Ungerer, Chief Executive Officer, Explora Journeys, said, “Captain Michelozzi will steer EXPLORA I to both familiar and off the beaten path destinations across the world with his experience, passion for exploration and respect for the ocean and nature, which reflects our own. We are delighted to welcome him onboard as we continue to build momentum and prepare EXPLORA I to soon take to the seas.” Captain Michelozzi added, “It is an honour for me to join Explora Journeys and to play a part to bring to life the foresight and vision of the family. I was born on the Tuscan coastline in Italy, I come from four generations of seafarers and I naturally value the company`s commitment to preserve the mesmerising beauty of our oceans and marine life.” Captain Michelozzi studied at the Artiglio nautical school in Italy, obtained an associate art degree at the University of Phoenix in the USA, a diploma in leadership and management at the University of Kent in the UK and an MBA at Coventry’s Arden University, also in the UK. EXPLORA I’s journeys in her first 12 months of operation will visit 138 ports in more than 40 different countries. Sailings start from six-night journeys and culminate in a 44-night Northern Europe Grand Journey. (PRESS RELEASE)_Hurtigruten Expeditions will be the first cruise line to implement SpaceX’s innovative broadband service Starlink across all ships. In cooperation with long-time connectivity partner Speedcast, the installation will be completed in October. “As the world leader in exploration travel, it’s only fitting that we bring the world’s most innovative technologies onboard our ships to further enhance the experience and day-to-day lives for our guests, crew, partners and the communities we visit”, said Hurtigruten Expeditions CEO Asta Lassesen. Speedcast and Hurtigruten Expeditions began testing and integration of Starlink terminals onboard the fleet of small-size expedition cruise ships in March. Installation will be complete by end of October – making Hurtigruten Expeditions the first cruise line to introduce the high-speed, low-latency connectivity across its entire fleet. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FLA., October 11, 2022 – SeaDream Yacht Club, the acclaimed luxury yachting experience, announced that SeaDream II will sail from Sint Maarten for the winter 2023-24 Caribbean season, placing guests in the heart of the Caribbean. SeaDream II will embark on six- to eight-day voyages throughout the idyllic Leeward and Windward Islands, while SeaDream I will focus on the Leeward Islands on four- to eight-day voyages from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas. Guests savor a new island experience every day and enjoy SeaDream’s highly attentive service and personalized gourmet cuisine on board. SeaDream II’sembarkations at Sint Maarten were originally scheduled for San Juan and St. Thomas. For more information about SeaDream Yacht Club’s 2023-24 Caribbean season, please visit www.SeaDream.com. “SeaDream I and SeaDream II offer travelers a variety of distinctive journeys to the unspoiled and uncrowded island gems of the Caribbean,” said Andreas Brynestad of SeaDream Yacht Club. “SeaDream’s luxurious twin yachts bring guests into the heart of exclusive destinations where larger vessels cannot reach. On board, guests enjoy SeaDream’s highly attentive service from every crew member in a relaxing, inclusive and luxurious ambiance.” (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI – Oct. 10, 2022 – Carnival Ecstasy is beginning its final cruise today, and the ship that has carried nearly 5.5 million guests on fun and memorable vacations since 1991 brought many longtime Carnival cruisers to Mobile, Ala. to embark on the farewell voyage. The sold-out five-day cruise, which includes visits to Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico, is the last of more than 2,300 voyages for the ship. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald, who served as Carnival Ecstasy’s cruise director in the ship’s early days, is hosting a large group of Carnival Ecstasy fans. “We’ve certainly enjoyed a great deal of fun on Carnival Ecstasy over the years,” Heald said. “M/S Ecstasy, as we knew her then, was a game-changer when she entered the fleet, along with her Fantasy-class ‘SuperLiner’ sisters, and we have the innovations of that time to thank for many of the features our ships are known for now.” (PRESS RELEASE)_NEW YORK (Oct. 10, 2022) — Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the completion of Norwegian Prima’s first U.S. voyage, which sailed roundtrip from New York City, visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from Oct. 6-10, 2022. As NCL’s newest vessel in the Brand’s 18-ship fleet, Norwegian Prima, made her grand U.S. debut in New York City on Oct. 6, 2022 following a historic launch as the first major cruise ship to be christened in Reykjavik, Iceland. For the first time in the U.S., Norwegian Prima welcomed more than 2,400 guests who enjoyed unparalleled elevated experiences only available on NCL’s Prima Class, including the world’s only and largest three-level racetrack at sea with the Prima Speedway, the Brand’s first upscale Food Hall, Indulge, and The Metropolitan, the cruise industry’s first sustainable cocktail bar featuring responsibly crafted zero-waste cocktails prepared with surplus ingredients. (PRESS RELEASE)_Azamara® - the upmarket cruise line dedicated to Destination Immersion experiences - celebrated a rare occurrence on Saturday, October 8, in Koper, Slovenia, where the cruise line’s four sister ships met for the first time ever. With Azamara’s latest ship, Azamara Onward, making her maiden call in the small port of Koper alongside her three sisters – Azamara Journey®, Azamara Quest®, and Azamara Pursuit® – this historic event was celebrated by the Municipality of Koper with a ceremony in the beautiful Praetorian Palace, a 15th-century Venetian Gothic palace located in Tito Square. Koper’s local government officials and port authorities came together with the captains of each Azamara ship to exchange plaques commemorating the sisters' meeting. “This has been a special moment that’s been years in the making. At first, we were planning to have our three sister ships meet but just two weeks ago, we were able to confirm our full fleet to be docked at the same time,” said Mike Pawlus, Director of Strategic Itinerary and Destination Planning. “This wouldn’t have happened without the support of the Municipality of Koper, Port of Koper, the Slovenian Tourism Board, and Atlas Express . We are deeply grateful for the warm welcome and thrilled to show our guests the beautiful country of Slovenia.” “We are very excited to welcome all four of Azamara’s ships and their guests to Koper, the largest port in Slovenia. This port has been primarily a cargo port, but over the past few decades, we have been pleased to welcome more and more cruise ships to our beautiful country.” said Mitja Dujc, Head of the Cruise Terminal for the Port of Koper. “Azamara has been one of our most important cruise partners, and we look forward to welcoming them back next year and the years to come,” said the Mayor of Koper, Aleš Bržan. Azamara’s four ships will be meeting once again in Koper in the fall of 2023. To book an Azamara voyage, please visit azamara.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_Geneva, Switzerland – October 10, 2022 – MSC Cruises announced today that MSC Opera will become a cruise ship hotel in Doha working in cooperation with Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. The ship will be berthed in the port from November 19 to December 19, joining MSC World Europa and MSC Poesia during that period. This new accommodation opportunity for soccer fans and visitors to Doha can be booked for a minimum of two nights directly with MSC Cruises online or by calling 1-877-665-4655, or through a preferred travel agent. MSC Opera offers elegant comfort and unique hospitality with a variety of lounges and entertainment venues. These include the glamourous La Cabala Piano Lounge, the magnificent Teatro dell ‘Opera theatre for evening entertainment, a range of restaurants, a spa, gym, swimming pools and hot tubs located throughout the ship’s nine decks. |
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