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Holland America Line Celebrates 151 Years with $1 Deposit Deal and Exclusive Perks for Upcoming Cruises

By | 2024-04-21T15:01:30-04:00 April 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting|

Holland America Line is marking its 151st anniversary on April 18 with a special $1 deposit offer, allowing travelers to secure their bookings for summer 2024, as well as spring and summer 2025 cruises. This unique promotion, available only on the anniversary date, is complemented by significant savings and added benefits across a variety of [...]

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Abercrombie & Kent Announces Launch of Luxury Peruvian Riverboat in 2025

By | 2024-04-20T09:03:14-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting|

Abercrombie & Kent is expanding its luxury travel offerings with the introduction of a new riverboat in Peru, set to launch in April 2025. This marks the company's first foray into South American waters and promises to elevate the river cruising experience in the region. Dubbed a "floating boutique hotel," the yet-to-be-named vessel will feature [...]

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Costa Cruises Unveils Discovery Sale: Exceptional Deals on 2024-2025 Voyages

By | 2024-04-21T14:55:14-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting|

Costa Cruises North America has launched its exciting Discovery Sale, offering remarkable savings on cruise fares and onboard credits for trips through the picturesque Mediterranean, vibrant Caribbean, and the luxurious United Arab Emirates. This limited-time promotion, available until June 10, 2024, features cruise fares starting at just $449 per person. Travelers planning their winter 2024 [...]

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MSC Cruises Sets Sail for 2025: Unveiling Exciting North American Summer Itineraries

By | 2024-04-21T14:55:14-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting|

MSC Cruises has announced its ambitious plans for the 2025 summer season in North America, featuring some of its most innovative ships, including the MSC Meraviglia, MSC Seascape, MSC Seashore, and the new flagship, MSC World America. These vessels will embark from key ports such as New York City, Miami, and Port Canaveral, setting course [...]

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Amsterdam Takes Decisive Action Against Overtourism by Slashing River Cruise Numbers

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:19-04:00 April 18th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Destination, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Amsterdam has taken a bold step to address its overtourism issue by announcing significant reductions in the number of river cruises allowed into the city. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to manage the influx of tourists, which has surged following the global tourism halt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, approximately [...]

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Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic Announce 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship for Global Educational Expeditions

By | 2024-04-20T09:02:08-04:00 April 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting|

Lindblad Expeditions and the National Geographic Society have proudly announced the selection of 35 educators for the 2024 Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. These educators, hailing from 20 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, will embark on global expeditions to some of the world’s most remote and environmentally significant locations including Antarctica, Patagonia, Alaska, the Arctic, and [...]

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Holland America Line Introduces ‘Glacier Day’ Amid Enhanced Alaska Cruise Experiences for 2024

By | 2024-04-20T09:02:08-04:00 April 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting|

Holland America Line is elevating its Alaska cruise offerings with the introduction of "Glacier Day," a new feature within its "We Love Alaska" onboard experience set to debut in the 2024 season. This enhancement coincides with the commencement of cruises starting April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle, promising guests a deeper connection [...]

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Carnival Cruise Line Cracks Down on Unauthorized Activities, Faces Passenger Backlash

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:21-04:00 April 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Carnival Cruise Line has recently taken firm action to halt unauthorized activities aboard its ships, a move that has sparked frustration among some passengers and led to allegations on social media of the company being driven by profit motives. The cruise operator's decision to enforce stricter rules against certain on-board behaviors comes as part of [...]

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Windstar Cruises Expands Fleet with Two New All-Suite Vessels Set for 2025 and 2026 Launches

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:24-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Windstar Cruises, renowned for its intimate small-ship voyages, has announced the addition of two new all-suite vessels to its fleet, named Star Seeker and Star Explorer. Scheduled to debut in 2025 and 2026 respectively, these ships are poised to enhance the luxury cruising experience with their all-suite accommodations and innovative designs. The introduction of Star [...]

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Travel + Leisure Reveals the Top New Cruise Ships of 2024

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:24-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Tips|

Travel + Leisure has officially released its much-anticipated 2024 It List, spotlighting the best new cruise ships that debuted in 2023. This list celebrates the most innovative and exciting additions to the world of cruising, offering travelers unique experiences, luxurious amenities, and advanced environmental technologies. The featured ships have set new standards in the cruise [...]

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The Fate of Retired Cruise Ships, the Final Destinations of Ocean Giants

By | 2024-04-24T15:43:24-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Once their voyaging days are over, cruise ships often find themselves heading to vast ship graveyards, where their massive hulls meet different fates. The process of retiring a cruise ship is not merely about docking it indefinitely; it involves a complex and often environmentally sensitive operation to recycle or repurpose these maritime behemoths. When a [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line Introduces Norwegian Aqua with Unique Features and First All-Vegetarian Restaurant

By | 2024-04-19T09:14:59-04:00 April 16th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Food & Wine|

Norwegian Cruise Line is gearing up to launch an exceptional new addition to its fleet in 2025—the Norwegian Aqua. This state-of-the-art ship is set to redefine onboard entertainment and dining with its innovative amenities, including a hybrid roller coaster water slide, a glow-in-the-dark basketball court, and the company's first all-vegetarian restaurant. The Norwegian Aqua promises [...]

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