Category Archives: Cruises

Royal Caribbean returns to Alaska in 2023 with four ships: Enchantment of the Seas will join Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas

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Enchantment of the Seas will Make its Alaska Debut Alongside Favorites Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas MIAMI, FL, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International this week announced adventurers can set course for Alaska with their choice of four world-class cruise ships in summer 2023. Three bold, returning favorites, Ovation, Quantum and Radiance of the Seas, will be joined by Enchantment of the Seas to offer families… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas Sets Sail from Los Angeles for the First Time

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Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas Sets Sail from Los Angeles for the First Time MIAMI, FL, 2021-Nov-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International is back in California after more than a decade, and it’s rolling out the red carpet for families and travelers of all ages looking to get away on a… Read the full news article

KAYAK adds two new properties in Mexico, KAYAK Sol and KAYAK Luna

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Leading Metasearch Company opens two new properties in Mexico, KAYAK Sol and KAYAK Luna STAMFORD, Conn., 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — KAYAK, the pioneer in travel metasearch, announces two additional branded hotels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They join their sister property in Miami Beach as physical locations where KAYAK can build and test new accommodation software. “We’re reimagining… Read the full news article

Priceline opens the holiday season with its biggest Black Friday Sales Event

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Including 22 Special Offers Plus Mystery Coupons for up to 99% Off NORWALK, Conn., 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Priceline is ringing in the holiday season with its biggest Black Friday Sales Event ever to help millions save even more on all their travel plans! Travelers will have access to a full week of… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises expands its fleet with the delivery of new ship Silver Dawn

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Monaco/Ancona, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of new ship Silver Dawn at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. Executives from Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri today (November 12, 2021) attended an intimate delivery ceremony to welcome the 10th ship to the cruise line’s fleet. Following a video… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean hosts naming ceremony of its newest game-changing ship Odyssey of the Seas

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The Cruise Line’s First Bahamian Godmother Honored at Naming Ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida MIAMI, FL, 2021-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official: Royal Caribbean International celebrated its newest game-changing ship, Odyssey of the Seas, during the ship’s naming ceremony in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, Nov. 13. The Caribbean-inspired occasion culminated in the moment Odyssey’s Godmother… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean announces Bahamian paratriathlete as Godmother of its new, innovative ship, Odyssey of the Seas

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November 2021 – Erin Brown will the first Bahamian Godmother of a Royal Caribbean International ship when she blesses the new, innovative Odyssey of the Seas. MIAMI, FL, 2021-Nov-15 — /Travel PR News/ — A Bahamian woman, who lost her leg to cancer and went on to defy odds and inspire many, has been named Godmother… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises’ ‘Project Evolution’ to be First Cruise Ship to Use Fuel Cells to Provide 100% of Power While at Port

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MIAMI, FL, 2021-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cruise industry’s first hybrid powered ship is set to debut summer 2023 as part of Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) ultra-luxury brand Silversea Cruises. The new class of ships, known as ‘Project Evolution,’ will operate using a trio of power sources including a fuel cell system,… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises launches new wellness programme, Otium on new ship Silver Dawn

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Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea unveils a pioneering wellness programme for new ship Silver Dawn. Inspired by the ancient Roman lifestyle, Otium is a unique innovation that will extend from guests’ suites to the spa and beyond, focusing on indulgence, pampering, and pleasure. Monaco, 2021-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea… Read the full news article

Single travellers save over £600 on Royal Clipper Caribbean Christmas Cruise with Friendship Travel

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  London, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent solo travellers can enjoy a magical 8-day adventure aboard The Royal Clipper boat (the world’s largest five-mast sailing boat based in Barbados) with NO single supplement on outside cabins, making an overall saving of £625 on normal prices. The total cost for the package… Read the full news article

Viking voted Best Ocean Cruise Line and Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler

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Viking Tops Both Categories Together for First Time in 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) for the first time has been voted both the Best Ocean Cruise Line and River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is the only cruise line… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship Spectrum of the Seas to Singapore

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Asia’s Largest, Most Innovative Ship Will Visit Destinations as soon as October 2022, Quantum of the Seas Extends its Season Through April 2022 SINGAPORE, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers will have much to celebrate when Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, to Singapore for the long-awaited comeback of cruising… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises’ private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve welcomes hundreds of tiny Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings

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Ocean Cay has become a thriving and breath-taking habitat for guests to enjoy, full of indigenous species flourishing both ashore and in the surrounding marine environment More than six nests and hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings have been identified on MSC Cruises’ marine reserve private island The waters around the former industrial site have been… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises inspires travellers to rediscover the world through its first international television commercial

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Iconic photographer Steve McCurry stars as the commercial’s protagonist, channelling the curiosity of Silversea’s guests Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has launched its first international television commercial, inspiring curious travellers to rediscover the world. Part of an integrated, multi-channel advertising campaign that includes print, digital, and social… Read the full news article

World’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Sea to debut in the U.S. and Europe

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Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas Invites Families to Reimagine What’s Possible starting March 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean: New York debut of the iconic Oasis of the Seas

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One of the World’s Largest, Most Innovative Ships, Oasis of the Seas Marks the Official Start of its Debut Season in the New York Area New York, USA, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Memorable vacations from the Northeast are back and bolder than ever. Royal Caribbean marked its comeback in the Big Apple with the highly anticipated… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises announces return of cruising in Antarctica with three of its ships departing from Chilean ports

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Leveraging its destination expertise, Silversea collaborated closely with Chilean authorities, industry bodies and other stakeholders to lead the return of Antarctica travel Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has reached an agreement with the Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season,… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association opens registration for Ireland Selling Cruise Day (IRE)

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Washington, DC, USA, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the trade can now register for its ‘Selling Cruise Day’, which will return to Dublin on November 11, 2021. It marks the first in-person event CLIA will have held in Ireland since 2019. Attendance is… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises expand their RCL CARES program to ensure travel professionals see an incremental payout at the time of booking

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Instant Booking Bonus Leads the Way During Travel Partner Appreciation Month MIAMI, FL, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are celebrating travel advisors and their commitment to the cruise lines with a new promotion to help kick off Travel Partner Appreciation Month. The Instant Booking Bonus will instantly give travel… Read the full news article

Viking’s new 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise: 138 days, 28 countries, 57 ports, overnight stays in 11 cities

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With Longer Voyages More Popular Than Ever, 138-Day World Cruise Visits 28 Countries and 57 Ports Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (August 26, 2021) announced its new 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise, which will span 138 days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. As… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas returns to Europe as it sets sail from its new summer home in Barcelona

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Harmony of the Seas is the first Oasis Class Ship Back in Europe, Sailing 7-night Cruises from Barcelona, Spain MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain yesterday, marking Royal Caribbean International’s harmonious return to Western Europe. Joining Jewel and Anthem of the Seas in getting back to delivering the memorable Europe… Read the full news article

Sail LUNA Announces Special Vacation Promotions for Upcoming Season

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Virgin Islands, 2021-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sail LUNA, an all-inclusive, luxury yacht charter based in the Caribbean, recently announced new special promotions for the upcoming season. LUNA has three queen-size air-conditioned cabins, each with en-suite bathroom, and sleeps up to six guests. Charters include all meals, full ship’s bar, modern facilities, and use… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean announces new season of Australian domestic sailings on board Ovation of the Seas

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As international travel restrictions remain in place, Royal Caribbean is hopeful that a pathway will soon be established to resume cruising locally SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced a new season of Australian domestic sailings on board returning favourite Ovation of the Seas. Ovation will sail from Sydney 13… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean to Bring Back complete lineup of ships by Spring 2022

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Global Cruise Line to Bring Back Full Fleet by Spring 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 3, 2021) announced that its complete lineup of ships will be sailing by spring 2022. Spanning cruises from the Big Apple to the Down Under, the next group of returning ships and… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean extends British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021

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Anthem of the Seas Will Offer Additional British Isles Sailings from Southampton, England in September and October LONDON/MIAMI, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced the extension of its British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021. Since early July, Anthem has been sailing from Southampton and welcoming thousands of U.K. residents… Read the full news article

MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam team up to design and build the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship

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Partnership will initially conduct feasibility study to examine requirements to build the ship and its supply infrastructure Aim is to bring attention to the need for the take up of hydrogen fuel in shipping to achieve decarbonisation and to attract much-needed public and private investments to make this possible at scale Initiative part of MSC’s… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises unveils completely re-designed kids’ area and line-up of brand-new kids’ entertainment onboard MSC Seashore

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A larger-than-ever dedicated kids’ area with futuristic space-themed rooms The family experience has been re-designed with brand-new activities, specially created to amaze children of all ages 98 hours of kids and family entertainment per seven-night sailing, endless fun for everyone! Geneva, Switzerland , 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises today (21 June, 2021) released… Read the full news article

MSC Cruises publishes its 2020 Sustainability Report

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Report focuses on how MSC Cruises navigated the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapted its operations and prepared for the return of guests and crew Outlines how the Company’s Industry-leading Health & Safety Protocol allowed a safe and sustainable resumption sailing in the Western Med in August 2020 And despite the pandemic, how MS… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean: Serenade of the Seas Opens First Alaska Cruise Season Since 2019

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Serenade of the Seas Opens First Alaska Cruise Season Since 2019, Ahead of Second Ship, Ovation of the Seas, Joining in August MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The great Alaska adventure is now underway – Royal Caribbean is back and bolder than ever as the first cruise line to sail to the Last Frontier… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises opens exclusive pre-sale on its World Cruise 2024, entitled ‘Far East-West’

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Amid unprecedented demand for extended voyages, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line today opened an exclusive pre-sale for its 132-day World Cruise 2024 with a cinematic extravaganza Miami, FL, 2021-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today (July 14, 2021) opened an exclusive pre-sale on its World Cruise 2024, entitled ‘Far East-West.’ Responding to a… Read the full news article