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Crown Cruise Vacations | May 5, 2026

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Koningsdam Leaves Dry Dock with Enhanced Entertainment Venues, More Space for Families and Friends Sailing Together

April 4, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, Holland America Line’s Koningsdam has returned to service. Enhancements include new accommodations for families and friends traveling together, along with refreshed entertainment and retail spaces.

Additional staterooms, improved flow between live-music spaces and fresh finishes throughout the ship enhance the guest experience as the ship heads to Alaska. Read more...

Conservation International Designated by Holland America as Beneficiary of Onboard Guest Donation Program

March 26, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Holland America Line’s On Deck for a Cause charitable program has selected Conservation International as the new beneficiary on all sailings outside of Alaska for guest donations.

Conservation International works in more than 100 countries and is a global leader in mangrove conservations and restoration – advancing the science and innovative approaches needed to protect coastal and marine ecosystems. Read more...

Margaritaville at Sea Launches Talent Search for Performers to Join Zac Brown’s ‘Same Boat’ Aboard New Beachcomber

March 25, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Have a great singing voice? Maybe play an instrument in a band or write your own music? Enjoy cruising the seas on a beautiful new ship?

Well, Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line has a message for you. The popular cruise line is launching a talent search for performers to join the live entertainment lineup at ac Brown’s Same Boat, an intimate music venue aboard the upcoming Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber. Read more...

American Encore Riverboat Passes Sea Trials Setting New Global River Cruising Standard

March 17, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

With its wonderful name, the new American Encore riverboat is bound to have passengers booking more cruises on American Cruise Lines’ latest gem to see more on America’s treasured waterways.

The American Encore has now passed Sea Trials with flying colors and is already underway along its journey to the Columbia and Snake rivers in the Pacific Northwest. Read more...

Margaritaville at Sea Unveils Bridge Wing Suites Aboard New Beachcomber

March 13, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

The new Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber will debut two ultra-exclusive suites. Located atop the ship’s bridge, the new forward-facing Bridge Wing Suites will deliver panoramic, captain-level ocean views and private onboard access.

“These suites were designed to tell a story as much as offer a place to stay,” Martha Brabham, Vice President of Design for Margaritaville at Sea Cruise Line, said in a press release. Read more...

 Viking Eldir Joins Award-Winning Fleet of Viking Longships

March 11, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Viking has taken delivery of the company’s newest Viking Longship, the Viking Eldir. The new 190-guest ship will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers.

“We are pleased to welcome the Viking Eldir to our growing river fleet,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. Read more...

Introducing Bora Dinner onboard the brand‑new Celebrity Xcel

March 9, 2026 | crownblog
✨ Dinner that goes beyond expectations. ✨ Introducing Bora Dinner onboard the brand‑new Celebrity Xcel – a specialty dining experience where every detail is crafted to delight. From elevated flavors to intimate ambiance and exceptional service, this is the kind of evening that becomes a vacation highlight. Contact us to start planning your sailing! 🍷✨🛳️ #celebrityxcel #celebritycruises #cruisedining

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Margaritaville at Sea Receives Perfect Health Inspection Scores for Ships  

March 2, 2026 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Can’t do any better than perfect. That’s the score both Margaritaville at Sea’s Paradise and Islander received from the U.S. Public Health Service (USPH).

Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program, the unannounced inspections evaluate hundreds of public health standards spanning food safety, potable water systems, sanitation controls and illness prevention. Read more...