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Crown Cruise Vacations | April 28, 2025

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Finding ‘Easter Eggs’ on Jimmy Buffett’s New Margaritaville at Sea Islander Cruise Ship

March 28, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Easter is still almost a month away. And a reader is asking me about Easter eggs on the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.

Why the sudden question about Easter eggs? And what do Easter eggs have to do with a cruise ship?

Well, actually the Easter eggs this reader is looking for are not the kind you dye and hunt on Easter Sunday. No, what she wants is slang for references tucked away in movies, video games and other technology. Little tidbits that not everyone might see or understand. Read more...

Queen Mary 2 to join America’s 250th anniversary celebration in New York in 2026 as Cunard partners with Sail4th 250

March 25, 2025 | crownblog

COURTESY CUNARD: VALENCIA, Calif., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cunard today announced an exciting partnership with Sail4th 250, the non-profit organization overseeing celebrations in the Port of New York and New Jersey for America’s 250th anniversary next year. Read more...

Viking Takes Delivery of Newest River Ship in Europe

March 22, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

The Seine River now has a new beauty cruising with its award-winning sister ships. Viking has taken delivery of the Viking Nerthus, the company’s newest Viking Longship.

 The 168-guestViking Nerthus joins the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art sister ships on the Seine River and will sail Viking’s popular 8-day itinerary, Paris & the Heart of Normandy and the new 8-day Christmastime in Paris & Normandy itinerary. Read more...

 3rd Hour of TODAY Show to Set Sail with MSC Cruises New MSC World America

March 21, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Curious about what the new MSC World America ship will look like and will offer? For an insider’s view, tune into the 3rd Hour of TODAY on Wednesday, April 9. The TV show will air live from the ship’s deck at 9 a.m. ET.

“MSC World America’s arrival in Miami will be a big moment for us, and an even bigger moment for our guests and travel advisors,” Lynn Torrent, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, MSC Cruises USA, said in a press release. Read more...

Orlando Bloom Shares Six Must-Try Attractions on New MSC World America

March 11, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

MSC Cruises will welcome its new flagship – MSC World America – to Miami in April. And actor Orlando Bloom is getting in on the excitement.

“MSC World America has something for everyone, whether you are into thrilling rides, world-class dining, or immersive entertainment,” Bloom said in a press release. Read more...

Drew Barrymore Named Godmother of New MSC World America

March 6, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Super Bowl viewers who saw a certain special commercial might know who has been named godmother of the new MSC World America. That’s right – Drew Barrymore.

Barrymore will be cutting the ribbon and triggering the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne on the ship’s bow alongside Orlando Bloom, who co-stars with her in the company’s “Let’s Holiday” campaign that debuted during the Big Game. Read more...

MSC Cruises Offers Summer Adventures to Remember

March 4, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

From the sun-soaked Caribbean to the captivating Mediterranean and stunning Northern Europe, MSC Cruises is offering an outstanding choice of destinations and embarkation ports across the globe, each providing an abundance of enriching experiences.

A CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE TO REMEMBER Read more...

Holland America Offers New Signature Bread & Fresh Pasta

March 3, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Already known for service fresh local ingredients on board, Holland America Line will be launching a new signature bread this summer – flavorful sourdough raisin loaf with pumpkin seeds.

The delicious new bread will be available every night fleetwide in Pinnacle Grill and in the Main Dining Room on dressy nights. Read more...