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Cruise Lines

Holland America’s Invests in Sweeping Fleet Upgrades

Building on record performance, Holland America Line plans a $500-million investment to reimagine six ships. Holland America Evolution is the most ambitious guest experience update in the company’s 153-year history, to deliver a comprehensive bow-to-stern [...]
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Master Cuisine Showcasing on Oceania’s Newest Ship

In a landmark collaboraton, Oceania Cruises has revealed details of La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France to debut aboard the brand’s next-generation ship, Oceania Sonata, coming in 2027..La Table is the first and only [...]
Carnival Cruise Line

Cruise Execs Confident Despite Continuing Challenges

With a war going on and fuel prices spiking, it’s a challenging moment, but cruise leaders remain optimistic about long-term growth. At the annual State of the Industry session at Seatrade Cruise Global meeting held [...]
Caribbean

MSC Reveals Shape of New Bahamas Private Island

From the air it almost looks like a multi-legged sea creature. From the seaside, it’s a multi-featured playground. MSC Group’s Cruise Division has revealed the look of Sandy Cay, a new private island destination alongside [...]
Cruises

Oceania’s Marina Launching Next Fleet Upgrades

Oceania Cruises plans a transformation of its classic ship Oceania Marina.In a dry dock in October 2026, every stateroom will be redesigned, along with enhancements across all public spaces, ensuring that the ship reflects Oceania [...]

An Unexpected Treat on an Unexpected Day in Tarragona

by Wallace Immen in Cruises 2

Spain’s city of Tarragona has always been the lesser-known cousin of its famous Catalan neighbor Barcelona. But the historic port has been working hard to claim its own fame, opening a new cruise terminal capable [...]

Viking’s Out to Conquer Oceans

April 19, 2017 Comments Off

Viking Ocean Cruises has signed an agreement with Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard to build two more ships, with an option for two more. The first two ships are expected to enter service in 2021 and 2022 […]

MSC Meraviglia Sets Canadian Records

October 14, 2019 Comments Off

MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia-Class smart ship — made her North American debut in October, becoming the largest cruise ship to ever visit Quebec City. On her first- ever cruises from North America, […]

Oceania Expands Free Land Experiences Program

April 19, 2023 Comments Off

Oceania Cruises is expanding its Free Land Programs offer to include 2024 cruises. Pre- or post-cruise land programs are included at no extra cost on select sailings, in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East . […]

Cunard’s Queen Victoria Gets a Fresh, Yet Classic Look in Major Refit

March 16, 2017 Comments Off

While retaining the elegance, history and nostalgia of Queen Victoria’s art deco past, a month-long refurbishment will update all areas of Cunard Line’s iconic ship. The biggest change is the slicing away of a section […]

Tailors at A Man Hing Cheong in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Hand Tailoring: Made Just for You and it Shows in Every Detail

November 7, 2017 2

A fine quality suit may be less than a must these days with casual dress becoming more common in offices. But when it comes to aiming for the C-suite, or impressing at a big event, […]