In the latest instalment of our new ongoing series, ‘Talking Cruise’, we spoke to luxury cruise line Seabourn’s UK managing director, Lynn Narraway, about the return of domestic cruising on 17 May, the cruise line’s new purpose-built expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, and the luxury travel sector post-Covid
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I tried Elon Musk's Starlink internet on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship
I went on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas to put the SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet to the test. Royal Caribbean's Wi-Fi speeds have been hit or miss, depending on the ship. Even ships with the higher speeds (typically new ships), it was still slower than our internet at home.For those of us that don't completely disconnect on cruises, it is often frustrating to get websites … [Read More...]

MSC Cruises revealed details of the spectacular line-up of dedicated facilities and activities designed especially for kids and families on board MSC World Europa
Doremiland – Dreaming At Sea MSC Cruises today revealed details of the spectacular line-up of dedicated facilities and activities designed especially for kids and families on board MSC World Europa, the line’s most innovative, most environmentally advanced and most exciting new flagship set to come into service in December 2022. As a family-owned company, MSC Cruises is known for its … [Read More...]

Emerald Cruises Adds Caribbean, Central America and Transatlantic Voyages to Luxury Yacht Cruise Portfolio. New itineraries for 2023 and 2024 on board Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara
Emerald Cruises has unveiled their new collection of 2023 and 2024 ocean-going cruise itineraries on board the 100-passenger Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara luxury yachts, scheduled to debut in 2023. New additions include Caribbean and Central American cruises, transatlantic voyages and new ports of call across Mediterranean & Adriatic Seas. Details on all the new itineraries are available … [Read More...]

Break out the blue suede shoes on a cruise to Elvis's homeland
'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read More...]

‘A milestone for luxury’: Starboard unveils new retail proposition with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Starboard Cruise Services is expanding its business into marine retail with a new luxury partnership that will provide the company with the first superyacht to retail on board. The new retail collection, which was revealed exclusively by Starboard President and CEO Lisa Bauer during his keynote speech in DFNI Cruise Conference In Barcelona This morning, the company will showcase a new … [Read More...]

MSC Cruises Reveals Details on Cruise Line’s Largest-Ever Kids Area
MSC Cruises is investing heavily in its newest class of ships, and with that is not forgetting that kids want to have some fun on vacation as well, which will bring some well-deserved peace and quiet for parents. MSC’s newest flagship, MSC World Europa, will feature the cruise line’s largest-ever kids area. The seven distinct spaces on board the LNG-powered cruise ship have been designed in … [Read More...]

Cruise Planners brings back their “Taste of Green” on-site discovery day for prospective franchisees after two-year hiatus
Cruise Planners is excited to announce the return to an in-person event for “Taste of Green” yesterday, Wednesday, July 27th after a two-year hiatus. The free event is intended to familiarize prospective travel advisors with the company and what it has to offer. “Taste of Green” will give attendees an opportunity to meet with the marketing and technology teams, learn about the proprietary … [Read More...]

Silversea Cruises is enhancing its all-inclusive polar offering by adding three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season
In response to strong demand, Silversea is enhancing its industry-leading all-inclusive polar offering by adding three new Antarctica Bridge voyages for the 2023-2024 season. The seamless fly-cruise programme provides the fastest, most direct route to Antarctica by enabling travelers to fly over the Drake Passage in business-class comfort. With three ice-class ships unlocking the White Continent … [Read More...]

An Up-Close Look at Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady
If anyone in the cruise industry was going to get Jennifer Lopez on the payroll, it surely fell to Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group. That’s right: J. Lo — international film and music superstar and global style icon — has landed a job at Virgin Voyages.The fleet-wide partnership between Lopez, Branson, and his cruise line Virgin Voyages was revealed in a tongue-in-cheek video ahead of … [Read More...]

Freshly caught salmon & tribe meetings – what it’s like to explore Alaska with Holland America Line
'Aqaba Aberdeen Abu Dhabi Adelaide, South Australia Agia Efimia Aigues-Mortes Alicante Ambon Island Amsterdam Anadyr Anchorage, Alaska Ancona Antarctic Peninsula Antwerp Arles Arrecife, Lanzarote Arrecifes Ashdod Athens Auckland Avignon Baden-Baden Bagan Baltimore, … [Read More...]