The Ship’s Sixth Season in Sydney Will Welcome More Than 90,000 Travellers on 3- to 11-Night Getaways (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas has returned to Sydney Harbor for its sixth season in Australia, offering a range of 3- to 11-night itineraries to New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. With a lineup… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises introduces winter sailings aboard its flagship, MSC Euribia, from November 2023 to April 2024, featuring 7-night itineraries to Northern Europe’s renowned destinations, including Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Bruges, Brussels, Paris, Southampton, and London. MSC Euribia, powered by LNG, stands out as one of the industry’s most energy-efficient ships with advanced environmental technologies. Passengers… Read the full press release
Costa Cruises gains comprehensive visibility on the status of Fly & Cruise journeys, benefiting both guests and crew members Genoa, Italy, 2023-Oct-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the travel industry, is helping Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise company, mitigate costly trip disruptions. With accurate real-time flight updates via a… Read the full press release
Highest rating achieved across eight key performance indicators Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises has become the first major line to be awarded the Green Marine Europe Certification, a voluntary environmental certification programme for the maritime industry. Green Marine Europe is a partnership between North American environmental certification programme Green Marine… Read the full press release
London, UK, 2023-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced it will host two specialist ‘Destination Days’ as part of its ongoing trade support for agents seeking expedition and destination advice. A virtual ‘Cruising the Kimberley, Western Australia’ day will take place on October 26, while a… Read the full press release
MIAMI, FL, 2023-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has entered into a partnership with renowned public broadcaster PBS International to curate and exclusively show 12 captivating documentaries via a dedicated in-suite channel on board its new ship Seven Seas Grandeur™, A Heritage of Perfection. Debuting in November 2023, Seven… Read the full press release
Star of the Seas Will Mark the Next Bold Moment in a New Era of Vacations in Summer 2025 MIAMI, FL, 2023-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Drum roll, please: The next revolutionary vacation is on the horizon, and its name is Star of the Seas. Just shy of 100 days until the introduction of the first-of-its-kind… Read the full press release
Cofounded by Australian Cricket Legend Ricky Ponting, the Partnership Kicks Off From October 2023 With a Curated Selection of the Label’s Premium Wines Sydney, Australia, 2023-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has uncorked an exclusive partnership with Ponting Wines, cofounded by one of Australia’s most celebrated cricketers – Ricky Ponting – and known for its uncompromising, premium wines. The collaboration… Read the full press release
The World’s Biggest Weekend Reaches the Next Phase of Construction Ahead of its July 2024 Debut MIAMI, FL, 2023-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — It was a big weekend for the world’s biggest weekend: Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is now one step closer to its debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in July 2024. The game-changing… Read the full press release
After Breaking All-Time Booking Records, the First-of-its-Kind Vacation is Now Open for 2025-26 and Visiting New Destinations in the Caribbean from Miami MIAMI, FL, 2023-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation’s next lineup of 7-night adventures from Miami three… Read the full press release
Cruise Line Announces a New Trade Competition for Club Royal Members Across UK and Ireland LONDON, UK, 2023-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has announced ‘The Big Royal Thank You’ competition for travel partners across UK and Ireland and featuring the largest prize pot to date. The interactive competition platform, dubbed ‘Bounty of the Seas,’ will be… Read the full press release
Marking a new take on luxury at sea for the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silver Nova sails out of Fusina (Venice) on August 14 Miami, FL, 2023-Aug-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The first Nova-class ship for Silversea®, Silver Nova℠, embarks on her maiden voyage on August 14, departing Venice, Italy. Sailing on a seven-day roundtrip voyage through… Read the full press release
Six ships to serve the Caribbean Sea with a huge range of itineraries from Miami, Port Canaveral (Orlando), New York City and Martinique In the Mediterranean, MSC World Europa, the trail-blazing first of the line’s futuristic World Class ships, will entranse guests with her design and onboard amenities MSC Euribia’s new deployment in the Middle… Read the full press release
The Nassau-Based Junkanoo Group Visits the Cruise Line’s Entertainment Studios in Miami NASSAU, BAHAMAS, 2023-Aug-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International announced it is renewing its support of the Royal Caribbean Music Makers Junkanoo group for a second year with $100,000 in funding. Reaffirming its commitment to The Bahamas, the cruise line’s sponsorship of the group – which renamed itself… Read the full press release
Unique 11-night itinerary features two ports of call in Türkiye including an extended stay in Istanbul Cruise offers three ports of call in Italy, allowing guests to visit even more of its top destinations Call to Piraeus allows convenient access to magnificent ancient monuments in Athens, Greece Geneva, Switzerland, 2023-Jul-20 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Poesia offers a mesmerising… Read the full press release
Viking Makes History in 28th Annual World’s Best Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel + Leisure readers have voted Viking® (www.viking.com) to the top of its categories for oceans, rivers and expeditions in the 2023 World’s Best Awards, which were announced today. Viking was once again named the #1 Ocean Line for… Read the full press release
Jason Liberty, Richard Fain, and Barbara Muckermann embarked Silver Nova in Eemshaven, Netherlands, to pay thanks to the Meyer Werft team and see the ship’s progress Miami, FL, 2023-Jul-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Embarking the ship in Eemshaven, Netherlands, on July 11, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group Chairman Richard Fain,… Read the full press release
The cruise company’s newest ships will convert waste to energy on board, expand on its Green Hubs program and use technology to take a bite out of food waste. MIAMI, FL, 2023-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is building on its industry-leading waste management practices by introducing the next generation… Read the full press release
Viking Only Line to Win Best in Both River and Ocean Categories for Four Years Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Jul-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury Travel Advisor has named Viking® (www.viking.com) the “Best Luxury River Cruise Company” and “Best Cruise Line for Luxury Ocean Cruises” in the publication’s 2023 Awards of Excellence. Viking is the first… Read the full press release
Expanding on 15 years of sustainability reporting, the company also releases its first Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report MIAMI, FL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) released its 15th annual Seastainability Report, providing an in-depth update on the company’s corporate responsibility strategy and performance across its three wholly owned… Read the full press release
Immersive Journeys Range from 61 to 117 Nights to Satisfy Discerning Travelers’ Continued Appetite for Extended Voyages MIAMI, FL, 2023-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled 5 brand new Grand Voyages for their 2025-2026 collection. The sailings on board four ships of The World’s… Read the full press release
Set to Debut in Summer 2023, the New Viking Aton Continues to Build on Viking’s Commitment to Egypt Los Angeles, CA, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Aton—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched… Read the full press release
President and CEO, Barbara Muckermann, will welcome guests aboard Silversea’s pioneering new ship for the special sailing,along with Norman Rafelson, Delegate to the Venetian Society MONACO, 2023-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The leading ultra-luxury cruise line, Silversea Cruises®, has revealed details of a new Venetian Society® Reunion Voyage for 2024—to be hosted by President… Read the full press release
The cruise line’s guests can enjoy suite category upgrades, USD 1,000 shipboard credit per suite, and 15% reduced deposits on select voyages booked on or before May 31, 2023 Monaco, 2023-Apr-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, is inviting travellers to indulge their wanderlust with its new Suite Upgrades… Read the full press release
Sales open today for a range of different packages and experiences on board MSC Virtuosa, for the FORMULA 1® ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX™ 2023 A range of different packages have been made available, combining accommodation, race tickets and exclusive insider access Fans will enjoy a seamless end-to-end experience that extends the thrills of… Read the full press release
The ship MSC Aurelia, which departed on 16 February from the Port of Naples, is on its way to the port of Iskenderun with 60 pallets of basic necessities, food and beverages MSC Aurelia will remain docked in port in Türkiye, at the authorities’ disposal, to provide accommodation for those impacted by the earthquake MSC… Read the full press release
The cruise line’s #BeMyShipmate sweepstakes offers the chance to win a European cruise for two, plus extends WAVE promotion due to high bookings MIAMI, FL, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Azamara – the upmarket cruise line and leader in Destination Immersion® experiences – is pleased to announce the #BeMyShipmate social media sweepstakes, giving one lucky… Read the full press release
MSC Cruises launches its new global brand campaign – “Discover the future of cruising” – to be rolled-out in over 30 markets, and which highlights the brand’s long-standing and unwavering commitment to sustainability Filmed on board MSC World Europa, the most environmentally advanced ship to date within the MSC Cruises fleet, the campaign zeroes in… Read the full press release
Travellers can experience Silversea’s industry-leading polar offering for less, with savings on selected door-to-door voyages to Greenland, Arctic Canada, and Arctic Norway Monaco, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises®, the global leader in ultra-luxury and expedition cruising, is inviting travellers to discover the natural and cultural wonders of the Arctic in 2023, offering… Read the full press release
The leading ultra-luxury cruise line has created a new role for Brancaleoni, who brings a wealth of strategic expertise and an international background. Monaco, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has enriched its global sales team to propel its continued growth, welcoming cruise industry veteran Massimo Brancaleoni as… Read the full press release