April 2021 – Crown Cruise Vacations
San Diego and Holland America Launch 2024-25 Cruise Season
October 2, 2024 | crownblogThe Port of San Diego is kicking off its 2024-25 cruise season in partnership with longtime homeport collaborator, Holland America Line.
This season will feature 75 voyages and is anticipated to welcome 265,000 passengers to the region by the time it concludes in the spring.
Oceania Cruises to debut 1,250-guest Riviera in Alaska in 2025
September 21, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchAn Oceania Cruises first, the 1,250-guest Riviera will sail her first season in Alaska in 2005. The destination-focused cruise line is offering more than a dozen immersive explorations of Alaska, taking travelers beyond typical tourist sights to discver the unique perspectives, local culture, soaring glaciers and pristine wilderness of “The Last Frontier.”
Viking announces six itineraries exploring China and Japan starting in 2025
September 14, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchViking has announced six new itineraries in Asia that will expand exclusive access for guests to Japan and China, with Tibet (Xizang) in 2025.
The new voyages range from 15 to 22 days and explore iconic destinations in China, including Shanghai, Beijing, Xi’an and Lhasa in Tibet (Xizang), as well as Osaka, Japan. The itineraries will continue to highlight rarely-seen destinations and ports in China to which only Viking has access.
Holland America Line offers cruisers the chance to sample a Grand Voyage
September 8, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchHoping to take one of Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages but can’t be gone from home that long or can’t budget the total cruise cost? Holland America Line is now offering cruisers the chance to sample a Grand Voyage.
Cruisers can book a segment of either the 2025 Grand World Voyage or 2025 Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole, for as little as $169 per day, including all taxes and fees.
Liev Schreiber’s Sláinte Irish Whiskey now part of Princess Cruises’ Love Line Premium Liquors Collection
September 1, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchFans of Princess cruises, actor Liev Schreiber and Irish whiskey are in for a triple treat. Princess Cruises has added Schreiber’s award-winning Sláinte Irsh Whiskey to the cruise line’s prestigious Love Line Premium Liquors collection.
Guests can now enjoy this celebrated whiskey in a series of exclusive cocktails crafted specifically for Princess Cruises.
Sea Cloud Spirit features San Juan Guest Chef Series on 2025 Puerto Rico sailings
August 31, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchMark your New Year calendar for a 2025 feast at sea. Sea Cloud Cruises has announced a delicious San Juan Guest Chef Series onboard Sea Cloud Spirit’s January 2025 Puerto Rico sailings.
Curated by award-winning food writer Kathleen Squires and husband Ronnie Rodriguez, proprietors of Chef’s Dinner Table in New York, each of the four new itineraries will be hosted by an acclaimed Puerto Rican chef handpicked to showcase the island’s culinary culture.
‘Jimmy Buffett Day’ proclaimed by Florida, can be celebrated on Margaritaville at Sea ships
August 20, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchThe state of Florida has designated Aug. 30th as “Jimmy Buffett Day,” which likely means some Parrotheads will celebrate that special day aboard one of Buffett’s Margaritaville at Sea ships.
“The date celebrates the life and music of Jimmy Buffett, whose free-spirited life and significant contributions to nation and state culture are commended and celebrated,” the proclamation states.
Victory Cruise Lines launches 2025 season
August 17, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchCruise Lines has launched its new 2025 inaugural season. The two-ship fleet – the Victory I and Victory II –will cruise on all five Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the French-Canadian Maritimes.
Guests can join the christening of the Victory I in Toronto on April 27 and Victory II at Chicago’s Navy Pier on May 12.
Holland America Line Opens Bookings ~2026 Grand World Voyage Aboard Zolendam
August 16, 2024 | crownblogHolland America Line recently opened bookings for its 132-day Grand World Voyage sailing from Fort Lauderdale aboard the Volendam.
Guests on the 2026 Grand World Voyage will visit 48 ports across 25 countries on all seven continents, according to a statement.
Holland America Line’s Fresh Fish Ambassador Morimoto to join ‘Majestic Japan’ cruise and visit his hometown
August 5, 2024 | Jackie Sheckler FinchGuests 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.
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