MSC Cruises rolls out more than 90 exclusive shore excursions for MSC Yacht Club... July 15, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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Princess Cruises aims to set Guinness record for World’s Largest Pizza Party... July 10, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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MSC Cruises Builds New Technologies July 8, 2024 | crownblog
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American Cruise Lines introduces New Hudson River Summer Classic Cruises... July 5, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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Enjoy the Fourth of July! July 3, 2024 | crownblog
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Buffalo Trace Distillery Selects Premium Bourbon Barrel for Holland America Line... June 27, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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Costa Cruises welcomes Bing Bunny aboard two ships... June 22, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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Holland America Line invites fans to name rescued orphan moose... June 15, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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MSC Cruises adds exciting family entertainment this summer... June 10, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch
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Holland America Line announces new Royal Dutch Tea experience
June 9, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHolland America Line’s elegant afternoon tea is now even more special. The cruise line has introduced a new Royal Dutch Tea experience in the dining room on all sea days. The popular tea will continue to be free of charge.
“Whether a tea connoisseur or a novice, guests will enjoy the upgraded offering, which gives a nod to our Dutch legacy of more than 150 years of sailing,” Michael Stendebach, vice president of food, beverage and rooms division for Holland America Line, said in a news release.
Paps Explorers’ Lounge on Viking Polaris
June 3, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchIn a nod to family history, Paps Explorers’ Lounge bar on the Viking Polaris is named for Torstein Hagen’s father. Torstein is the chairman of Viking.
From his family’s little red house in Nittedal, Norway, Paps became a CPA by correspondence course. Every day, he bicycled from his home to the historic Rotnes Bruk estate where he applied his accounting skills.
Viking returns to Great Lakes for third season
June 1, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchViking is celebrating the start of its third season in the Great Lakes with both of its identical expedition ships, the Viking Octantis and the Viking Polaris, now deployed in the region.
“The Great Lakes region is a phenomenal place that is close to home for many of our guests, but one that few have yet to fully discover,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a news release.
Cheers to Holland America’s new destination-inspired cocktails
May 27, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchDestination-inspired cocktails by notable mixologists are now helping Holland America Line’s guests enjoy more regional tastes. Creating the tasty drinks are Sam Ross for Alaska cruises and Tess Posthumus for European cruises.
“Sam and Tess bring an exciting dimension to our beverage offerings, adding a new element in the cocktail space on sailings to two of our most popular regions,” Drew Foulk, Holland America Line’s senior manager of beverage operation and dining innovation, said in a news release.
Second MSC ship to cruise out of Port Canaveral
May 20, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchMSC will be expanding its presence at Port Canaveral with a second ship. MSC Grandiosa will double vacation options from Central Florida beginning in December of 2025. MSC Grandiosa will be joining guest-favorite MSC Seashore.
“The winter 2025-2026 season will mark our largest presence in the U.S. to date, and our expansion at Port Canaveral is a big part of that,” Rubén A. Rodriguez, president, MSC Cruises USA, said in a news release.
New Viking Sobek will be Viking’s sixth ship on Nile River
May 16, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchThe Nile River will soon have a new ship for Egyptian cruising passengers. The 82-guest Viking Sobek has been “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water.
“Egypt has always captivated curious travelers with its rich culture and history, and it continues to be a destination of interest for our guests,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a news release.
Friendship Between Picasso and his Barber Honored in Special Museum
May 6, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchPablo Picasso was an artistic genius. His astounding legacy includes more than 148,500 works – paintings, sculptures, ceramics and illustrations. He even authored books and wrote two plays.
But Picasso was also a very superstitious man. A rarity among artists, Picasso became quite wealthy during his lifetime.
Mansen’s Shipboard Restaurant Honors Viking Founder’s Mother
April 29, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchWhen Viking cruise founder Torstein Hagen was a child, he called his beloved mother “Mamsen.” His hard-working mother Ragnhild Hagen’s kitchen was a family safe harbor in any storm.
Now Mamsen’s on the Viking Polaris is a loving tribute to the family matriarch serving food that Torstein Hagen enjoyed as a child. It’s a good spot to enjoy a light breakfast or Nordic lunch buffet or afternoon snack.
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