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    Star Princess to Debut Evolved Spellbound by Magic Castle

    Princess Cruises unveils the next evolution of Spellbound by Magic Castle, the captivating speakeasy experience born from a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon, The Magic Castle®. Reimagined for the brand-new Star Princess, this immersive venue invites guests into a mesmerizing world of illusion, sleight-of-hand, and unforgettable storytelling at sea. Building on its acclaimed debut […] More

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    Holland America Line Enriches 2026 Solar Eclipse Cruises with the Addition of Astronomy Experts

    As astronomical wonders continue to capture global attention, Holland America Line announces the addition of astronomy experts to its three 2026 solar eclipse cruises. A total solar eclipse will be visible on Aug. 12, 2026, and guests aboard Nieuw Statendam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam will have exclusive access to lectures, presentations and tips on how to […] More

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    SEABOURN ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER “POLE TO POLE: GRAND EXPEDITION” VOYAGE FOR 2027

    Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, has unveiled its first-ever expedition Grand Voyage – the 94-day “Pole to Pole: Grand Expedition” on the purpose-built Seabourn Venture. Departing on August 17 and concluding November 19, 2027, the voyage will span more than 20,500 nautical miles, charting a course from the High Arctic to Antarctica […] More

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    ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S FIRST ROYAL BEACH CLUB NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK

    Vacationers can officially add the ultimate beach day to their bucket lists as Royal Caribbean has opened bookings for the first-of-its-kind beach club experience in The Bahamas. Combining the vibrant culture and beauty of The Bahamas with signature Royal Caribbean touches, Royal Beach Club Paradise Island* will redefine the ultimate beach day across all-inclusive experiences […] More

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    Viking Names Newest Ocean Ship in Croatia

    Viking® (www.viking.com) yesterday named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®, with a traditional ceremony in Split, Croatia. Serving as ceremonial godmother of the Viking Vesta was the Norwegian journalist, Lene Tangevald-Jensen. The Viking Vesta will now continue her inaugural season sailing in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.  “As we celebrate 10 years of ocean […] More

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    Cunard launches “185th Anniversary Sale” across 185 voyages

    In celebration of its 185th anniversary, luxury cruise brand Cunard is launching its 185th Anniversary Sale*, featuring fares starting at $899 per person plus $185 in Onboard Credit per stateroom, available across 185 voyages. Now through July 9, 2025, guests can take advantage of the 185th Anniversary Sale available on select 2025–2027 voyages to Alaska, […] More

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    Dubrovnik Wins Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination Award at World Travel Awards 2024

    As part of the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony 2024, held on March 6th in Berlin, Dubrovnik earned recognition in the category of Europe’s Leading Cruise Destination 2024.
    Following three awards received at the World Travel Awards in 2023, Dubrovnik has once again been declared the leading European cruising destination. The city first won this award in 2021, followed by another win in 2023.Dubrovnik secured the award for Europe’s leading cruising destination among 10 other cities, including Athens, Cannes, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Oslo, Venice, and three Turkish cities – Bodrum, Izmir, and Kuşadası. Voting for the European categories of the World Travel Awards lasted until February 4th, 2024, and was conducted by tourism professionals, media, and tourist consumers.
    It’s worth mentioning that last year, Dubrovnik won three awards at the World Travel Awards; in September, it was declared the Leading European Cruise Destination in Georgia, as well as the Leading Coastal City Destination in Europe, while in December, it was named the Leading World Coastal City Destination at the final ceremony in Dubai.
    The World Travel Awards is a prestigious travel and tourism awards program, and winning in this category is recognized as the gold standard worldwide. This award serves as an incentive for the destination and all stakeholders to continue strategic activities that further strengthen Dubrovnik’s position as a globally recognized promoter of responsible destination management on the path to sustainable development.
    Source: https://www.thedubrovniktimes.com/ADVERTISEMENT

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