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Cunard has announced its 2025 Alaska season speaker lineup in collaboration with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) aboard the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth. The program, running from June to September 2025, features distinguished RCGS speakers including explorers, naturalists, and experts. Notable speakers include George Kourounis (storm chaser), Laval St. Germain (the only Canadian to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen), and Andrew Fuestel (former NASA astronaut).

The cruise line will also host other renowned speakers such as TV host Robson Green, mountaineer Peter Hillary, and Captain Bill Wichrowski from The Deadliest Catch. Alaska Native Voices Cultural Heritage Guides will be present on all voyages. This marks the third season of Cunard's successful partnership with RCGS, offering guests an enriching educational experience through their Insights program alongside Alaskan shore excursions.

Princess Cruises (CCL) has announced a third voyage in its 2026 Total Solar Eclipse series - a 14-day Mediterranean & Adriatic cruise aboard the Enchanted Princess. The roundtrip journey from Rome, departing August 4, 2026, will offer passengers a prime viewing spot off Eastern Spain's coast for 2 minutes and 18 seconds of total eclipse on August 12, 2026.

The itinerary includes stops at iconic destinations such as Naples, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Messina, Palermo, Gibraltar, Alicante, and Barcelona. This new offering joins two other eclipse-focused cruises on Sky Princess and Sun Princess. The experience will feature eclipse viewing glasses, astronomy expert lectures, themed treats, stargazing, and solar system trivia.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE/LSE: CCL) has announced the pricing of $1.0 billion 5.875% senior unsecured notes due 2031. The proceeds will be used to redeem $993 million 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026. This refinancing strategy aims to reduce net annual interest expense by over $20 million through the scheduled maturity date of the 2026 notes.

The new notes will pay interest semi-annually on June 15 and December 15, starting December 15, 2025. The offering is expected to close on May 21, 2025, with the redemption of the 2026 notes scheduled for May 22, 2025. The notes will be fully guaranteed by Carnival plc and certain subsidiaries.

Carnival Corporation (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced a strategic debt refinancing initiative. The company is launching a private offering of $1.0 billion in new senior unsecured notes due 2031 to refinance its existing $993 million 7.625% senior unsecured notes due 2026.

The company plans to redeem the entire outstanding principal amount of the 2026 notes on or about May 22, 2025, at 100.0% of the principal amount plus accrued interest. The new notes will feature investment grade-style covenants and will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. investors. This refinancing move is aimed at reducing interest expenses and managing future debt maturities.

Princess Cruises has announced its ambitious 2027 World Cruise Grand Circle Pacific Voyage, a 129-day journey aboard the Coral Princess departing from Ft. Lauderdale on January 6, 2027. The cruise will visit 61 destinations across 20 countries and three continents.

The voyage offers three departure options: a 129-day journey from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles, a 114-day roundtrip from Los Angeles, and a 110-day cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver. Highlights include access to 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House.

The 2,000-guest Coral Princess features gourmet dining, entertainment, and modern amenities. Early booking perks (until October 3, 2025) include complimentary Wi-Fi, air credits for balcony accommodations, airport transfers, and up to $1,500 per person onboard credit. The 35,400-nautical mile journey includes nine late-night stays and an overnight in Hong Kong, crossing the Equator and International Date Line twice.

Seabourn has unveiled its "2027 World Cruise: Australia & South Pacific Panorama," a 145-day roundtrip voyage from Miami on Seabourn Quest. The ultra-luxury cruise will cover nearly 34,000 nautical miles, visiting 67 destinations across 19 countries.

Key highlights include:

• Five overnight stays in Lima, Hobart, Papeete, Sydney, and Darwin
• Two maiden port calls to Wallaroo, Australia and Whangarei, New Zealand
• Scenic cruising through the Kimberley Coast and Fiordland National Park
• Four optional Seabourn Journeys to Machu Picchu, Galápagos Islands, Easter Island, and Uluru

Passengers booking the full cruise receive premium benefits including up to $10,000 shipboard credit per suite, business/first-class air travel, unlimited laundry service, and Starlink Wi-Fi. A shorter 126-day option ending in Long Beach is available. Early bookers can save up to 10% if booked by May 14, 2025.

Holland America Line has unveiled its 2027 Grand Voyages, featuring two extraordinary cruise experiences. The 129-day Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam will circumnavigate the globe roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, visiting 53 ports in 28 countries across six continents, with seven overnight stays. The journey includes exclusive ports like Georgetown and Jamestown.

The 70-day Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage aboard Zaandam will explore 31 ports in 13 countries, featuring a four-day Antarctica Experience and visits to unique destinations like Robinson Crusoe Island. The cruise includes five overnight stays in key cities.

Early booking benefits include up to $2,000 USD onboard credit per guest, 3% pay-in-full discount, free Wi-Fi Surf package, and $500 USD air credit per person. Both voyages depart in January 2027 and feature exclusive ports, UNESCO sites, and enhanced onboard experiences with daily-changing menus and special entertainment.

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury cruise line, has announced its 2026-2027 fall, winter, and spring season featuring 31 departures to 73 destinations across 30 countries. The program includes new itineraries on three ships: Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Encore, and Seabourn Quest.

Key highlights include:

• Two new Japan voyages during plum blossom season, including a 12-day Hong Kong to Tokyo journey and a 14-day roundtrip from Tokyo
• Southeast Asian cruises featuring 14-day sailings between Singapore and Hong Kong
• Caribbean explorations with 7-14 day itineraries departing from Sint Maarten, Barbados, San Juan, and Miami
• Special holiday voyages including a 22-day Southeast Asia cruise and Caribbean celebrations

The program offers access to 30 UNESCO World Heritage sites and includes signature experiences such as Caviar in the Surf®, Shopping with the Chef, and Marina Day. Early booking advantages of up to 10% savings are available through May 14, 2025.

Cunard has launched their 'Adventure Awaits Sale' offering up to 50% off launch fares on over 100 voyages in 2025 and 2026. The sale runs from April 17-30, 2025, applying to the first two guests per booking.

The promotion includes cruises on multiple ships and routes:

• Queen Elizabeth: 7-11 night Alaska cruises from Seattle, featuring scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park and stops at major ports
• Queen Mary 2: Iconic Transatlantic Crossings between New York and Southampton
• Queen Elizabeth Caribbean Season: Sailings from Miami to destinations like St. Thomas, Bridgetown, Philipsburg, and Barbados