The 12 Days Of Viking Christmas: Travelers We Will See On The Ship

Arriving in Europe to begin a cruise, one might expect passengers to come from a variety of nationalities.  We see people from all over the world on cruise ships that ply the waters of the Caribbean, coastal North America, Mexico Read More …

Holland America 150th Celebration Continues

Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises for its 150th Anniversary year that focus on ports with historical significance to the cruise line and feature unique onboard and shoreside experiences. From a marquee city like Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that shares Read More …

Rotterdam Historic 150th Anniversary Crossing

Holland America Line’s Rotterdam VII departed the city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, today on its historic 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing. The 15-day journey recreates Holland America Line’s maiden voyage of Rotterdam I that departed the city 150 years ago today. Read More …

Carnival Luminosa On The Way Down Under

Carnival Luminosa (formerly Costa Luminosa) sailed for the first time today sporting new livery and funnel that North American cruise travelers will probably never see in person. Carnival Luminosa departed her Palermo, Italy, dry dock to head to Dubai where the ship’s crew Read More …

Luminosa Now A Carnival Ship

Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet today as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, Nov. 6, 2022. In Palermo, Italy, this morning, Costa Captain Nicolantonio Palombella handed over the ship to Carnival Captain Adriano Binacchi, with additional leadership Read More …