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Princess Cruises has added Liev Schreiber's Sláinte Irish Whiskey to its prestigious 'Love Line Premium Liquors' collection. The award-winning whiskey is now exclusively poured across the Princess fleet, featuring in specially crafted cocktails. Sláinte, pronounced 'slahn-cha', means 'good health' in Irish and aligns with the cruise experience of celebrating moments and embracing life.

The whiskey joins other celebrity-endorsed spirits in the collection, including Voli 305 Vodka by Pitbull and Melarosa wines by Jason Aldean. Princess has introduced five signature cocktails created with Sláinte, available at all bars. These premium spirits are included in the Princess Plus and Princess Premier all-inclusive packages, offering guests a luxurious drinking experience as they cruise to various destinations.

Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season, offering a variety of experiences from April through September. The season highlights include:

- Six ships exploring Alaska: Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam, and Zaandam
- New 14-day 'Great Alaska Explorer' cruise roundtrip from Seattle
- Return of the 28-day 'Alaska Arctic Circle Solstice' cruise
- Itineraries ranging from 7 to 28 days
- Cruises departing from Seattle, Vancouver, and Whittier (Anchorage)

The cruise line emphasizes glacier viewing, wildlife sightings, cultural programming, and destination-focused dining. Holland America Line offers a 'Glacier Guarantee' and provides more access to Alaska wildlife than any other cruise line. The company also continues its Global Fresh Fish Program and 'We Love Alaska' immersive cultural experiences.

Holland America Line is offering segments of its 2025 Grand World Voyage and Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, starting at $169 per day, including taxes and fees. The segments range from 20 to 100 days, allowing guests to experience the Grand Voyage atmosphere without committing to the full four-month journey. Zuiderdam's Grand World Voyage offers six segments, while Volendam's Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole provides seven options.

Highlights include a 55-day Fort Lauderdale to Singapore voyage featuring a Panama Canal transit and Easter Island visit, and a 47-day Antarctic adventure from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires. The ships will rendezvous in Barcelona on April 24, 2025, celebrated with themed gala dinners and a drone show. Guests will enjoy exclusive entertainment, including 15 new production shows, guest chefs, and enrichment programs specific to Grand Voyages.

Princess Cruises introduces MedallionNet Max, an enhanced Wi-Fi service powered by Starlink, available in Princess Plus and Premier packages. This connectivity upgrade caters to the growing trend of 'workcations,' with 74% of Americans considering combining work and vacation. MedallionNet Max is particularly beneficial for Princess' Epic Voyages, which include:

1. World Cruises: Up to 116-day journeys covering 35,000 nautical miles
2. Journeys Far & Away: 11 to 33-day trips to remote destinations
3. Immersive Itineraries: 17 to 31-day regional explorations
4. Ocean Crossings: 13 to 24-day trans-oceanic voyages

These Epic Voyages offer diverse experiences, from wildlife encounters to cultural immersions, with departures from various global ports. Princess Cruises aims to provide seamless connectivity and premium amenities across all journeys, enhancing the appeal of longer voyages for today's digitally connected travelers.

Princess Cruises has announced its largest summer Caribbean cruise season for 2026, featuring over 90 voyages from two Florida ports. Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess will depart from Ft. Lauderdale and Port Canaveral, offering trips to all Caribbean regions. Highlights include:

1. Port Canaveral: 7-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises, combinable for 14-day adventures.
2. Ft. Lauderdale: 7-day Eastern or Western Caribbean, 8-day Southern Caribbean, and 14-day combination cruises.
3. Special Southern Caribbean Islander cruises at the season's start and end.

Captain's Circle members can receive up to $200 in onboard spending money if booked by October 31, 2024. Both ships offer the Princess MedallionClass experience and inclusive packages like Princess Plus and Princess Premier for added amenities and savings.

Seabourn has announced a stellar lineup of entertainment and speakers for its 2024 90-day Grand Africa Voyage on the Seabourn Sojourn. The voyage will include a new collection of cast shows and performances from 28 acclaimed guest entertainers, plus conversations with renowned experts, explorers, and dignitaries.

Featured performers include West End star Ricardo Afonso, soul singer and American Idol star Michael Lynche, comedian Tony Daro, and South African musical ensemble The Charl du Plessis Trio. Seabourn will also introduce an all-new entertainment concept, The Seabourn Six, produced by Belinda King Creative Productions.

The Seabourn Conversations series will feature luminaries such as explorer Riaan Manser, former private secretary to Nelson Mandela Zelda La Grange, wildlife photographer Chris Fallows, primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor, and Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid.

The voyage departs on November 30, 2024, from Barcelona and visits 42 destinations across 20 countries.

Seabourn, a leader in ultra-luxury cruising, has unveiled new itineraries for Seabourn Quest from December 2025 to April 2026. The ship will explore Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific, Polynesia, and the Panama Canal, offering 22 itineraries across 46 destinations in 13 countries. Highlights include:

- New 10-day roundtrip voyages from Papeete, Tahiti
- 15-day voyages in Australia and New Zealand
- 19-day Panama Canal passage from Long Beach to Miami
- Overnight stays in select ports
- Itineraries ranging from 10 to 48 days

The voyages feature unique experiences such as eco-cultural tours in Australia and wildlife encounters in New Zealand. Onboard, guests will enjoy Seabourn's all-inclusive luxury, personalized service, and enhanced connectivity with SpaceX's Starlink.

Princess Cruises has unveiled an enhanced Princess Premier package for $90 per person per day, setting a new standard for all-inclusive travel. The package now includes:

1. Unlimited Premier Beverage Package: Unlimited drinks up to $20 each, including alcoholic beverages and specialty coffees.
2. Unlimited Specialty Dining: Access to world-class restaurants every evening.
3. Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi: Prioritized access to high-quality bandwidth.

Additional perks include unlimited premium fitness classes, reserved theater seating, and crew gratuities. The package offers over 70% savings on included amenities and will be available for voyages departing from August 31, 2024.

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.