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December 2019 – Crown Cruise Vacations

New Flagship Beachcomber Joins Margaritaville at Sea Cruises

July 15, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Beachcomber is perfectly named as Margaritaville at Sea’s newest and biggest ship yet. Like her sister ships Islander and Paradise, Beachcomber will showcase the fleet’s free-spirited style.

“With Beachcomber, we wanted to create a design that captures the spirit of fun, warmth and relaxed adventure,” Martha Brabham, head of design at Margaritaville at Sea, said in a press release. Read more...

 Windstar Cruises Offering All-Inclusive Upgrade on Select Voyages                         

July 12, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Windstar Cruises is picking up the tab for some favorite cruise extras on its latest “Travel is Better When You’re All In” program. Windstar is offering a complimentary all-inclusive upgrade on select voyages through March 2026.

Available to book through Sept. 30, the offer includes drinks, WiFi and gratuities (a $99 per person, per night value) now complimentary on itineraries across Windstar’s global portfolio. Read more...

Viking Announces First River Voyages in India on New Viking Brahmaputra

July 12, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Viking is showcasing the world even more for cruisers. Viking has announced its first river voyages in India set to launch in late 2027.

The Viking Brahmaputra is a new 80-guest vessel built for the Brahmaputra River. Currently under construction, the ship will sail between Guwahati and Nimati Ghat in the northeastern state of Assam as part of Viking’s new 15-day itinerary, Wonders of Indiana. Read more...

Oceania Cruises Takes Delivery of Eighth Luxury Ship, Oceania Allura

July 10, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of Oceania Allura, its eighth elegant boutique ship. Oceania Allura follows her sister ship, Oceania Vista, which was launched in May 2023.

The 1,200-guest Oceania Allura, built at world-renowned Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, is the second ship in Oceania Cruises’ Allura Class and heralds the evolution of Oceania Cruises’ legacy of offering culinary-and-destination-immersive travel experiences. Read more...

New Celebrity Xcel Features Four New Spaces to Elevate Onboard Experience

July 10, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Looking for a way to get away from an often-hectic world? Thinking about relaxing without the stresses of everyday life? Well, Celebrity Cruises has a wonderful solution to those bothersome problems.

Celebrity Cruises has revealed four new spaces during onboard Celebrity Xcel this November. Each space is designed to elevate the onboard experience and offer guests even more way to escape life’s hassles while at sea. Read more...

Viking Named a ‘World’s Best’ for Rivers, Oceans, Expeditions Cruises

July 10, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Viking has been voted a ‘World’s Best” for rivers, oceans and expeditions in the 2025 World’s Best Awards by Travel + Leisure readers.

“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire Viking family around the world,” Torstein Hagen, chairman and CEO of Viking, said in a press release. Read more...

Costa Cruises Announces a Second World Cruise in 2026

July 8, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Ready to visit 15 countries, 26 destinations and 14 idyllic islands? Costa Cruises is presenting a new 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Serena.

The cruise is scheduled to depart Oct. 18, 2026, from Tokyo, Japan, and arrive at Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 22, 2026. Read more...

Explore America’s Most Storied Shores on a Regent Seven Seas Cruise

July 6, 2025 | crownblog

Celebrate the spirit of Independence Day with a voyage that explores America’s most storied shores. Delight in learning more about the American spirit and the nation’s vibrant history, while indulging in lobster rolls and strolling cobblestone streets. Read more...

Oceania Cruises Names Collection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs as Godparents of Newest Ship Oceania Allura

June 30, 2025 | Jackie Sheckler Finch

Oceania Allura’s new godparents give a hint of what is to come on Oceania’s Cruises newest ship that will be christened in Miami on Nov. 13.

The luxury cruise line will team up with a selection of Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni who will serve as godparents. The groundbreaking move reflects the brand’s unwavering dedication to gastronomy and innovation. Read more...