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Sun Princess, recently named #1 Mega Cruise Ship by Condé Nast Traveler, unveils its inaugural holiday program running from November 30 to January 3. The Holidays at Sea experience features new entertainment including a Tree Lighting Celebration in the Piazza, interactive 'Polar Pals' puppets, and Santa Claus visits. The program includes festive activities like the Holly Jolly Sweater Party, holiday trivia, and Stanley the Bear's hide-and-seek game. The ship offers religious services, special holiday menus, themed cocktails, and New Year's Eve celebrations. Additionally, Sun Princess debuts 'ArtBeat a Happy Heart by Britto,' a show featuring Romero Britto's artwork in collaboration with Cirque Eloize.

Seabourn reports strong demand for its ultra-luxury expedition cruises, with net bookings up nearly 30% compared to 2023. The company's expedition ships, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, are experiencing high occupancy levels for the 2025 season, with some destinations already sold out. The cruise line offers voyages to the Northwest Passage, Arctic, Amazon, and South Pacific, with prices rising due to strong demand. The ships feature PC6 Polar Class standards, advanced technology, and a 23-person expedition team. Both vessels are equipped with SpaceX's Starlink for enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity.

Holland America Line has announced its 2026 Alaska Cruisetours program, featuring 18 itineraries that combine cruise experiences with land journeys to Denali National Park and Canada's Yukon Territory. The tours include voyages aboard Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Westerdam, or Zaandam vessels, with stays at the newly renamed Holland America Denali Lodge. Highlights include glass-domed McKinley Explorer train rides, complimentary wildlife tours, and visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site Tr'ondëk-Klondike. Tours range from 9 to 17 days, featuring various combinations of cruise and land experiences, with fares starting at $2,259 per person.

Princess Cruises announces its 2026 Canada & New England cruise season, featuring Sapphire Princess's first-ever season alongside Majestic Princess. Departing from New York, Boston, and Québec City, the cruises offer diverse itineraries highlighting fall foliage, seaside villages, and historic sites.

Key offerings include seven-day roundtrip cruises from New York, 10-day Classic Canada/England voyages between Boston and Québec, and a special 14-day Canada & Colonial America cruise celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The cruise line also offers two cruisetour options: the Historic America tour featuring U.S. landmarks and the Maple Explorer showcasing Canadian highlights including Niagara Falls.

Cunard announces Black Friday/Cyber Monday promotions for select voyages from January 2025 through November 2026. The offer features fares starting at $899 per person with up to $400 onboard credit for Princess and Queen Grills suites. The promotion runs from November 21 through December 9, 2024, covering voyages on all Cunard ships including Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and the newly launched Queen Anne. Featured itineraries include Alaska cruises, Western Caribbean voyages, Transatlantic crossings, Norwegian Fjords exploration, and a special Film Festival at Sea event.

Princess Cruises has announced its most destination-rich voyage ever: a 131-day Circle Pacific Cruise departing January 2026. The cruise, replacing the previously announced 2026 World Cruise, will visit 60 ports in 19 countries around the Pacific Ocean aboard Coral Princess. Departing from Ft. Lauderdale on January 5, 2026, the journey includes stops in Hawaii, French Polynesia, South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, and Alaska, ending in Los Angeles on May 16, 2026. A shorter 115-day option from Los Angeles is also available. Early booking perks include the Princess Premier Package with free beverages, dining, WiFi, and airfare for bookings made by December 31, 2024.

Princess Cruises has announced its largest-ever Cyber Sale, offering substantial discounts on cruises for 2024-2026. The sale includes up to 50% off cruise fares, 50% off deposits, and free sailing for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom. The promotion features a Better than Best Price Guarantee with 120% onboard credit if lower fares are found. Sample voyages start from $559 for a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise to $1,749 for a 16-day Iceland & Greenland journey. The sale covers various destinations including Mediterranean, Alaska, Caribbean, and more, ending November 25, 2024.

Seabourn has announced its 2026-2027 expedition itineraries featuring voyages on ultra-luxury ships Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit. The ships will visit 161 destinations across 31 countries through 24 unique sailings with 46 departures. Seabourn Venture will explore 63 destinations in 12 countries, including Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica, while Seabourn Pursuit will cover 71 destinations in 13 countries, from the South Pacific to Antarctica. Both vessels will offer expedition experiences led by a 23-person expert team, featuring Zodiac cruises, nature walks, and optional activities like kayaking and submarine excursions.

Holland America Line has announced changes to its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam, avoiding the Red Sea region and adding new destinations in Asia and Central America. The updated 133-day voyage will now visit 51 ports across 23 countries, featuring extended exploration in East and Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, followed by stops in Alaska, the U.S. West Coast, and Central America before transiting the Panama Canal.

The cruise departs January 4, 2026, from Fort Lauderdale, with fares starting at $30,354 per person. The journey includes 11 overnight stays and offers early booking benefits such as up to $2,000 onboard credit per guest, Wi-Fi package, and air credits if booked before June 16, 2025.