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Cunard has announced that two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux will return for a new series of Le Gavroche at Sea residencies in 2025. The chef will oversee four residencies across four Fjords voyages on Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2 between April and August. Guests can expect five-course tasting menus featuring Norwegian seafood specialties and elevated culinary classics.
In addition to the residencies, Roux will launch an elevated seafood concept called Oysters at The Champagne Bar (Queen Mary 2) and Oysters at Carinthia Lounge (Queen Anne). The chef will also host live cooking demonstrations and appear as an Insight Speaker during the voyages. Reservations for Le Gavroche at Sea will be an additional charge, catering to up to 60 diners in The Verandah and 50 in Sir Samuels each evening.
Princess Cruises has announced the launch of MedallionNet Max, a new high-performance Wi-Fi service exclusively available in Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages starting August 31. This upgrade aims to meet the demands of digitally-connected travelers and expand the cruise vacation market. Princess will offer two tiers of Wi-Fi service: MedallionNet Classic and MedallionNet Max.
To showcase the new service, Princess will host a unique land/sea UGC competition using a custom Minecraft world, featuring 32 popular gamers. The event will pit 8 gamers aboard Enchanted Princess against 24 playing from home, streamed to millions of fans online.
Princess Cruises continues to lead in onboard connectivity, offering access to various satellite constellations and 5G terrestrial networks. The new service aims to provide the best possible onboard experience with maximum value for guests exploring over 330 destinations worldwide.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2026 Europe season, featuring four ships offering Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island, and transatlantic cruises. The season includes:
- Oosterdam exploring the Mediterranean with 7-14 day itineraries from five homeports
- Nieuw Statendam and Rotterdam sailing Northern Europe from Rotterdam and Dover
- Six Celestial Cruises including solar eclipse and Northern Lights voyages
- 11 departure cities and 12 overnight ports
The cruise line offers Collectors' Voyages up to 42 days, combining non-repeating itineraries. Early booking bonuses include free prepaid crew appreciation and upgrades to Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi.
Holland America Line has announced new Celestial Cruises for 2026, featuring three solar eclipse sailings and inaugural Northern Lights cruises. The itineraries include:
1. Three ships positioned for the August 12, 2026 total solar eclipse viewing.
2. Two Northern Lights cruises aboard Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam.
3. A Summer Solstice cruise above the Arctic Circle.
The cruises offer expert lectures, themed activities, and prime viewing locations for celestial events. Bookings open July 31, with early booking bonuses available. The Have It All premium package includes shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, and Wi-Fi, plus free prepaid crew appreciation for a time.
Princess Cruises has unveiled three exclusive packages for its second Conjurer's Cruise aboard the new Sun Princess, sailing from November 9-16, 2024. The cruise will feature headline performances by actor and magician Michael Carbonaro and showcase the newly launched 'Extraordinary Experience' called Spellbound.
The packages include:
- Apprentice Package ($275 per person): Exclusive events and early access to performances
- Enchanter Package ($545 per person): Additional benefits including a special breakfast and full Spellbound experience
- Conjurer Package ($795 per person): Top-tier offering with magic classes and intimate events with performers
The cruise will offer various magical events and activities throughout the ship, including performances, lectures, and themed experiences.
Princess Cruises unveils its largest-ever Alaska season for 2026, featuring eight ships, 180 departures, and 19 destinations. The highlight is the debut of Star Princess, the newest Sphere Class ship, offering unparalleled views and experiences. The season includes:
- Voyage of the Glaciers: 7-day journeys with two glacier viewings
- Inside Passage: 7 to 20-day cruises from various homeports
- Longer sailings: 20-day Ultimate Alaska Solstice and 16-day Inside Passage
- Shore excursions like 'Cook My Catch' fishing and helicopter tours
- 'North to Alaska with Princess' program with cultural activities
- Over 20 cruisetour options combining cruise and land tours
Bookings open August 1 with a 'Better Than Best Price Guarantee' until September 2, 2024.
Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising, has modified Seabourn Encore's spring 2025 itineraries to include new voyages across Southeast Asia, Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal, and the Mediterranean. The revised deployment features 36 destinations in 18 countries, including 18 maiden calls and the ship's first transit through the Panama Canal and visit to the U.S. Guests booking by November 19, 2024, can enjoy a 10% savings on these new voyages.
The itinerary changes prioritize guest safety by avoiding the Red Sea. Highlights include overnight stays in Honolulu, Ho Chi Minh City, and Kobe, as well as visits to two new Japanese ports. The voyages range from 7 to 25 days and can be combined for longer sailings up to 53 days. Seabourn Encore will travel nearly 20,000 nautical miles across four continents and two oceans.
Holland America Line announces that Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Masaharu Morimoto will join guests on the 'Majestic Japan' Legendary Voyage cruise from Sept. 24–30, 2024. Chef Morimoto will offer special experiences, including a culinary demonstration, a 'Coffee Chat', and three Morimoto By Sea pop-up dinners in Pinnacle Grill. The 53-day cruise, departing Sept. 1, 2024, visits 21 ports across Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii.
The cruise features Holland America Line's Global Fresh Fish Program, sourcing 80 types of fresh fish from 60 ports globally. The company is the first cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council certifications. Cruise fares for the full 53-day journey start at $7,894 per person, double occupancy, including taxes and fees.
Carnival (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced an order for three new LNG-powered ships for its Carnival Cruise Line brand. These ships, set to be delivered in 2029, 2031, and 2033, will introduce a new class of vessel at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Fincantieri includes design, engineering, and construction of these ships, which will be the largest in Carnival 's global fleet.
This order brings Carnival Cruise Line's total new ship orders for 2024 to five. The company is focusing on strategic growth, with an average capacity increase of 1.5% per year between 2025 and 2033. The new ships will carry almost 8,000 guests at full capacity, featuring advanced energy efficiency and emission reduction technologies.
Holland America Line has launched a 'Save on Sunshine' offer for warm-weather winter vacations, available from July 19 to August 20, 2024. The promotion includes:
- Up to 40% off fares
- Free prepaid crew appreciation
- 50% reduced deposits
The offer applies to select cruises from September 2024 through April 2025, covering destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and South America. It can be combined with the 'Have It All' premium fare, which adds shore excursions, a Signature Beverage Package, specialty dining, and Wi-Fi. Nearly 300 cruises are included, ranging from 4 to 58 days, with options for holiday sailings.
