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Crown Cruise Vacations | October 3, 2024

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Holland America Line’s Fresh Fish Ambassador Morimoto to join ‘Majestic Japan’ cruise and visit his hometown

August 5, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Guests cruising on Holland America Line’s “Majestic Japan” voyage are in for a special treat. Fresh Fish Ambassador Masaharu Morimoto will be on board a portion of the cruise to visit his hometown of Hiroshima, Japan.

“I am excited to sail on board a Holland America Line cruise that puts such a deep focus on my home country of Japan, its unique local ingredients and visits my hometown,” Morimoto said in a press release. Read more...

Explora Journeys Offers New Curated Artistry on EXPLORA I

July 28, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Art lovers now have another wonderful reason to cruise aboard Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of MSC Group.

A collection of rare limited-edition screen prints and lithographs by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein as well as an original acrylic and silkscreen on canvas by Andy Warhol has been unveiled on board EXPLORA I, Read more...

MSC Cruises rolls out more than 90 exclusive shore excursions for MSC Yacht Club guests

July 15, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

MSC Cruises has announced that, for the first time, guests traveling in the MSC Yacht Club can book a carefully curated selection of exclusive shore excursions.

The new shore excursions will help MSC Yacht Club guests discover new places, new cultures and new people, while fully immersing themselves in the destinations they visit. Read more...

Princess Cruises aims to set Guinness record for World’s Largest Pizza Party

July 10, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Princess Cruises will be attempting to set a Guinness World Records title on July 12 for the Largest Pizza Party. Held at multiple venues, the record attempt will feature fresh-from-the-oven pizza prepared by the line’s master chefs including 13-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. Read more...

MSC Cruises Builds New Technologies

July 8, 2024 | crownblog

To introduce new technologies to ships, the cruise industry needs to simplify access for guests as much as possible, said Francesco Pugliese, vice president mobile and onboard digital technology at MSC Cruises.

“We call it ‘keep it simple,’ which means simplifying access as much as possible for our guests. You need to consider all the scenarios and make sure they have a smooth experience,” Pugliese said, mentioning MSC Cruises’ MSC for Me mobile app. Read more...

American Cruise Lines introduces New Hudson River Summer Classic Cruises

July 5, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

The only cruise line offering luxury overnight Hudson River cruises, American Cruise Lines is expanding its 8-Day Hudson River Summer Classic cruise for 2025.

For years, American Cruise Lines’ popular Hudson River Fall Foliage cruises have operated only in September and October, often selling out over a year in advance. This year, American Cruise Lines tested several early summer sailings in May and June, along a new 8-Day Hudson River Summer Classic itinerary, which sails roundtrip from New York City and explores throughout the Hudson River Valley. Read more...

Enjoy the Fourth of July!

July 3, 2024 | crownblog

Buffalo Trace Distillery Selects Premium Bourbon Barrel for Holland America Line

June 27, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

The oldest continuously operating distillery in the United States will now have its famed bourbon on Holland America Line’s cruise ships. Award-winning distillery Buffalo Trace bourbon was made available fleet wide in March while supplies last.

“We strive to share experiences with our guests that they won’t find anywhere else,” Michael Stendebach, Holland American Line’s vice president of food, beverage and rooms divisions, said in a news release. Read more...