Attention Cruise Travelers: Save During Wave!
Welcome to Wave Season! Wave after wave of promotions, offers and perks that make booking your next – or your first! - cruise irresistible. Cruise lines compete to outdo each...
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MSC Cruises’ Private Island Cultivating Conservation Success with Super Coral Program
MSC Cruises and the MSC Foundation are sharing some good news for the world’s seas coming from the Super Coral Program at the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas,...
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France’s Christmas Miracle: Spectacular Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris After Fire
Restored to its former glory and beyond, Notre Dame de Paris has risen from the ashes of a 2019 fire that many feared meant the end of an era for...
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New Battleship Memorial Exhibit at Pearl Harbor for 80th Anniversary of End of WWII in the Pacific
December 7, 1941, is remembered annually for the attack on Hawai’i’s Pearl Harbor that drew the USA into World War 2. But September 2, 1945, is just as important in...
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How to Get the UK's Mandatory, New Electronic Entry Permit for Your Next Trip to Britain
Beginning January 8, 2025, American and Canadian travelers to the United Kingdom will be required to apply - in advance of your trip - for the UK’s new Electronic Travel...
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Welcome (Back!) with Black Friday Deals, a New Contest and More
Hello or hello again if you've recently joined World's Greatest Cruises. It’s the perfect time to relaunch our newsletter! Discover fresh video content, the latest season of the TV series...
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In a World First for Any Vessel, Ponant Cruise Ship Reaches “North Pole of Inaccessibility”
There’s the North Pole… and there’s the “North Pole of Inaccessibility.” Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot has done something no ship of any kind has ever done before. In the 21st...
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Here Comes the Sun! New Sun Princess Makes North American Debut
Sun Princess has arrived in Ft. Lauderdale for her first winter season after the 4300-guest ship’s inaugural Mediterranean season. The latest “Love Boat” to join the Princess Cruises fleet has...
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The Galapagos Islands’ ‘Big 15’ Wildlife Species
On safari in Africa, it’s the ‘Big 5’ signature species. But on the other side of the world, in an extraordinary seascape you can only reach by ship, the can’t...
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Why This Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line is Building a Hotel in the Southernmost City on Earth
Silversea is taking a groundbreaking approach to ultra-luxury Antarctic expedition cruising – literally! The cruise line has broken ground on a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, to create a seamlessly...
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The New Hotels You'll Want to Try on your Next Cruise to Hong Kong
While travel was closed, Hong Kong’s hoteliers kept building. When you cruise to the dynamic city today, you’ll discover a whole slate of new hotels that have added to its...
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Exotic River Cruise News: New Ships on Amazon, Nile
There’s a whole world of river cruising beyond beloved European rivers. Have you dipped your toe in the waters of exotic river cruising yet? Well, new ships on two of...
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Explora Journeys' New Onboard Experiences Elevate Luxury, Small-Ship Lifestyle
Explora Journeys has unveiled a program that allows guests to customize their life on board, interact with others, access moments, and delight in pop up entertainment that will transform their...
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First Cruise Line to Sail Year Round on the St. Lawrence to Capture Magic of Canadian Maritime Winter
Calling all winter enthusiasts: You don’t have to go polar cruising to get a taste of snowy Canadian land- and seascapes. Beginning in 2025, one cruise line will begin sailing...
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You Can Now Take a Cruise on a New American River
Those who love – or would like to try – river cruising close to home can rejoice: there’s a new river to sail on. In the summer of 2023, American Cruise...
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Fun Facts About Norway’s Fjords
Norway is so famous for its fjords, the Norwegian word has become part of the international travel dialect. In languages around the world, ‘fjord’ means a deep, natural sea channel...
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Breaking News: Amsterdam Isn't Banning Cruise Ships After All
No need to panic just yet if you have booked or are planning a cruise in Amsterdam. Reports that the hugely popular port for both ocean and river cruises is...
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Viking Becomes the First River Cruise Line to Sail Year-Round in Europe
Viking has announced a new river cruise itinerary, debuting in December, 2023, making it the first river cruise line to operate year-round on Europe's rivers - which comes with some...
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Why Belfast is the Best Place to Experience the Legend of the Titanic
Despite its tragic end, the legend of the Titanic still enthralls those of us who love cruises today. To get a deep dive into Titanic lore, nowhere is better than...
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NASA Astronaut Christens New Luxury Expedition Cruise Yacht
The growing number of expedition cruise ships being built is intersecting with the cruise tradition of godmothers naming and blessing newly-embarking ships to highlight some of the amazing accomplishments of...
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Sustainable Cruising Takes a Giant Leap Forward with the First Zero-Emissions Cruise
Proving that more sustainable cruising doesn't have to sacrifice experience, MSC Cruises has, with its new flagship, sailed the world's first no-emissions cruise. As cruise lines continue to build magnificent...
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SPECIAL VIDEO EDITION: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Hottest Trend in Cruising
The biggest wave in cruise trends right now is luxury, small-ship expedition cruising. Many experienced and new-to-cruisers are expedition cruise-curious – and you might be one of them. In this exclusive...
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Holland America Line Celebrates Dutch Tradition, Introducing Own Gin for 150th Anniversary
You may know that modern-day gin is derived from Dutch 'genever,' so it's no surprise that the cruise line that celebrates Dutch marine traditions and culture has developed its own...
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Celebrity Beyond's "GOAT" Godmother Christens Ship; Sets it Sailing in its Inaugural Caribbean Season
Trail-blazing women is a theme of Celebrity Cruises in general, and it was a triple play at the christening of the Celebrity Beyond. The newest of Celebrity's Edge-class ships was...
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