(Press Release) MSC World America, MSC Cruises’ newest world class ship, will debut two new original entertainment productions on board starting May 17 - further expanding its already standout lineup that includes the first-ever at-sea Dirty Dancing in Concert.

These new shows mark an exciting new chapter in MSC Cruises’ commitment to delivering immersive entertainment, offering guests unforgettable experiences unlike anything else at sea. The productions will be offered in the World Theatre venue and include:
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• Odyssey – Produced by Anystage Creative, Odyssey is a visually arresting acrobatic spectacle set within a dreamlike world inspired by Homer’s Odyssey. The show blends high-concept storytelling with awe-inspiring physical performances to deliver a theatrical experience unlike anything else at sea.

• Momentous – One of the largest illusion shows ever created for a cruise ship, Momentous is headlined by a renowned resident guest artist and produced in collaboration with Twins FX—the award-winning team behind special effects for Back to the Future: The Musical, Disney productions, Doctor Who, Mission: Impossible, and more. Expect large-scale illusions and cinematic-level effects that push the boundaries of what’s possible on board.

MSC World America departed for her first public cruise on April 12, 2025 and will spend her inaugural season sailing from PortMiami, offering alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; and Isla de Roatan, Honduras. All sailings include a visit to Ocean Cay. 

(Press Release) Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, introduced today Treasures of the Tides, its most expansive World Cruise to date, with bookings opening to the public on May 29, 2025. The 150-night journey, departing in 2028 aboard Crystal Symphony, marks a milestone as the ship leads a World Cruise itinerary for the first time since 2018. With 84 destinations across 39 countries on six continents, the sailing offers a rare opportunity to experience the world in one expertly curated voyage.

(Press Released) Forbes Travel Guide has rated the best dining experiences at sea. On the top of the list: SeaDream Yacht Club.

Forbes Travel Guide has been setting the global standard in luxury hospitality for more than six decades. Its annual Star Awards - now in their 67th year - represent the industry's most respected benchmark, based on up to 900 exacting criteria assessed through anonymous inspections.

(Press Release) Calabasas, CA, May 2025 – AmaWaterways, the leading luxury river cruise, announced the expansion of its dedicated Concierge Golf Program to a second iconic destination: France. Launching on the popular Impressions of the Seine & Paris itinerary aboard AmaDante , the new program—developed in an exclusive partnership with LGT Golf, the award-winning European luxury golf tour operator—invites golf enthusiasts to combine world-class river cruising with rounds at five of France’s most prestigious courses.

It's day five of our Victory I Great Lakes cruise, and we are at the Motor City, Detroit. The ship is actually docked in the Detroit River, which connects Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie.  Just across the way is Windsor, Canada.  We are booked for an excursion that will take us to the Ford Motor campus in nearby Dearborn and a visit to the Henry Ford American Museum of Innovation.

Self-described as "a vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms," it invites you to "step into a world where past innovations fuel the imagination of generations to come." Divided into sections, history comes alive in exhibits like the Presidential limousines, the bus where Rosa Parks sat, the chair Lincoln sat in when he was shot and a circular house of the future designed by Buckminster Fuller.

There are of course the cars we all know and love, as well as exhibits of roadside attractions, including Holiday Inn and the Golden Arches, plus sections on aviation and the role of math. Altogther, it's much more than you take in with only a few hours to spend. 

Joinnus and we go on a tour of our visit:

(Press Release) Wellington, Fla. (May 12, 2025)- Florida’s the International Polo Tour, ahead of their highly-anticipated appearance at Virginia’s May 17th Polo for Freedom match, has announced the full schedule for their upcoming Antarctica Adventure Luxury Cruise with Hotels & Resorts at Sea® Luxury Cruises.

Set for November 11th, 2025 through November 23rd 2025, guests will be welcomed into the world of professional polo on day 1, with polo players onboard taking part in a cruise-exclusive match in gorgeous Buenos Aires, Argentina. Following opportunities for sightseeing in the area (known as the Paris of South America), round-trip private charter jets will fly guests to Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world, as they board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht and begin the true adventure.

(Press Release) MIAMI, May 12, 2025 – Carnival Miracle just kicked off Carnival Cruise Line’s summer sailing series in Europe after completing an extensive dry dock in Cadiz, Spain. The ship welcomed its first guests upon its return to service from Lisbon, Portugal on Sunday. The guests who embarked on the ship this weekend are the first to see a series of enhancements, from the addition of new venues, including the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, to re-imagined public spaces, such as Cloud 9 Spa.

(Press Release) Los Angeles (May 9, 2025) – Viking® (www.viking.com) (NYSE: VIK) today announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Thoth—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set for delivery in October 2025, the Viking Thoth will join Viking’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.