Andy Parrett, Author at Cruise-News.net

Virgin Voyages Wraps A Triumphant 2025 Celebration Voyage Series Featuring Nicky Jam, Melanie C & Kathy Sledge

Virgin Voyages has officially wrapped its epic trio of ‘Celebration Voyages’ for 2025, delivering three back-to-back, sold-out sailings that brought the brand’s music-driven spirit to life in unforgettable fashion. With legendary headliners including Latin superstar Nicky Jam, Spice Girl icon Melanie C, and disco legend Kathy Sledge, the voyages struck Read more

By Andy Parrett, 12 months10 August 2025 ago

Holland America Line Unveils 2027 Alaska Season, Celebrating 80 Years Of Unforgettable Journeys In The Great Land

Holland America Line is preparing to celebrate 80 years of exploring Alaska with more than 100 cruises now available for booking as part of its 2027 anniversary season. The cruise line, known as the leader in bringing guests closer to Alaska’s wildlife, also announced newly enhanced Cruisetour experiences, designed to connect guests Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year9 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - MSC

England Rugby Legends Set Sail With MSC Cruises This Summer

This summer, MSC Cruises is bringing sporting history to the high seas with the launch of its Rugby 03 Champions Cruises, a special sailing series aboard MSC Virtuosa. Guests will have the rare opportunity to sail alongside some of England’s most iconic rugby heroes from the historic 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year8 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - Seabourn

Seabourn Announces First-Ever “Pole To Pole: Grand Expedition” Voyage For 2027

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, has unveiled its first-ever expedition Grand Voyage – the 94-day “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” on the purpose-built Seabourn Venture. Departing on 17 August and concluding 19 November 2027, the voyage will span more than 20,500 nautical miles, charting a course from Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year7 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - Crystal

Crystal Symphony To Undergo Refurbishment Dry Dock

Crystal, the leader in exceptional cruise experiences, has announced that Crystal Symphony will enter drydock for a scheduled three-week refurbishment of select areas in November 2025. The project is focused on refining the onboard experience through aesthetic and functional updates to two suite categories and several key public spaces. The Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year7 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady Touches Down In Iceland As Brilliant Lady Readies For Multi-Coast Debut

Virgin Voyages marked a major milestone this week as Scarlet Lady became the first ship in the fleet making her inaugural call on Iceland. Arriving in Akureyri for the first time, the visit kicked off the brand’s entry into the Nordic region, with upcoming stops in Ísafjörður and an overnight Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year7 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Great Tides Waterpark And Other Industry-First Experiences To Debut At Great Stirrup Cay

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced additional details for its private island transformation on Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas headlined by a nearly six-acre Great Tides Waterpark opening in summer 2026, and more incredible experiences to bring unforgettable adventures and endless relaxation for its guests. From cliff jumps Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year7 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream Yacht Club Launches 2028 Caribbean Season

SeaDream Yacht Club has announced its spring 2028 Caribbean season, offering 32 new voyages between January and April aboard the newly upgraded mega-yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II. Each itinerary is curated to showcase the Caribbean’s most intimate and exclusive destinations, featuring pristine beaches, yachting-only harbours and overnight stays. “We Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year6 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - TUI River Cruises

TUI River Cruises Reveals New Venues Onboard TUI Aria

TUI River Cruises has unveiled its new venues onboard its highest capacity ship across the fleet, TUI Aria, which is due to set sail on its maiden voyage in March 2026 on the River Rhine. The TUI Aria adults only cruise ship will sail along the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year6 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - Windstar Cruises

Windstar Cruises Launches New ‘Quick Getaways’ – Short, Chic Bite-sized Cruises Through Europe

Windstar has revealed details of its new “Quick Getaways”, a collection of three- to five-night European yacht voyages launching in spring 2026. These short-but-sweet journeys bring together a mix of iconic cities and tucked-away ports that rarely fit into one itinerary — all with the same relaxed, friendly atmosphere you’ll Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year6 August 2025 ago

Cruise News - Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Cruise Line Opens $600M Celebration Key, Its Spectacular New Exclusive Destination

Carnival Cruise Line officially unlocked paradise as it opened Celebration Key – the cruise line’s beautiful new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama. Carnival Vista made the first official visit to the world’s newest premier cruise port, and nearly 5,000 guests experienced all the fun of Celebration Key: from the unique Suncastle, the Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year20 July 2025 ago

Cruise News - Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages Introduce Their First-Ever True Crime Voyage

Virgin Voyages is setting the stage for something unforgettable and First Mates are front and center. The award-winning, kid-free cruise line is teaming up with iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in the U.S., to launch the True Crime Voyage, a five-night Caribbean sailing that transforms podcast fandom into a Read more

By Andy Parrett, 1 year19 July 2025 ago