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Grace-ful entrance in 2028 for Crystal’s first new ship in 25 years

It is 25 years since Crystal built a new ship and when she finally arrives in May 2028 she will sail the High Seas as Crystal Grace. The 650-passenger ship, under the ownership of AKTG (Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group), will embark on her inaugural voyage on 11 June 2028, following a series of preview

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Jannick Sinner and Anna Nash

Wimbledon tennis champ Jannik Sinner in new partnership with Explora Journeys

Wimbledon tennis champion Jannik Sinner is to serve as the new brand ambassador for Explora Journeys. The announcement comes as Sinner is battling to retain his US Open title in New York. “I’m honoured to join Explora Journeys,” said Sinner. “I believe in the power of nature and mindful routines, and I see those values

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Star of the Seras

Diana Ross won’t be Star of the Seas godmother after all

Global music icon Diana Ross will not after all be the godmother of Royal Caribbean’s newest arrival, Star of the Seas. The Supremes superstar was to take centre stage in the naming ceremony in the ship’s AquaTheater in Port Canaveral on 20 August but has pulled out “because of unforseen circumstances”, according to People magazine.

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Westerdam in Alaska

Holland America unveils its 80th anniversay season of exploring Alaska for 2027

Holland America Line is preparing to celebrate 80 years of exploring Alaska by unveiling its 2027 season. The programme includes more than 100 cruises, operating from April to September 2027 across six ships – Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Westerdam and Zaandam. Itineraries will sail roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia; roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; or

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Ambassador agrees 3-year World Indoor Bowls sponsorship deal

Ambassador Cruise Line has agreed to be the title sponsor of the World Bowls Tour’s top-tier tournaments for the next three years. Incorporating the Scottish International Open, the UK Open (a new event) and the the World Championships, the agreement follows the successful sponsorship of this year’s 2025 World Championships in January. Ambassador’s marketing chief

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A SeaView review: Pity about the glitch that spoiled our otherwise perfect cruise of Cape Cod on American Legend

I never thought I would have a complaint about American Cruise Lines, but here it is, writes SeaView editor David Simpson. For the first time in four voyages I must say how thoroughly miserable our day-long Hyannis Experience turned out. The only saving grace of the day-long tour was the JFK Museum. The rest of

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Nieuw Statendam

Setting sail tonight: Channel 4 docu-series on Holland America’s round-the-clock cruising operation

A new eight-part TV series sharing a behind the scenes look at life onboard Holland America’s Rotterdam and Nieuw Statendam, pictured, kicks off tonight (3 July) on Channel 4. Supercruising: Life at Sea on Channel 4 captures the experience on the two 2,700-guest Pinnacle-class ships over three voyages, sailing to destinations including the Panama Canal,

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Next stop the Pharoahs and Pyramids for Viking’s newest Nile ship

When Viking’s newest ship for the Nile River, the 82-guest Viking Thoth, was “floated out” at the Massara shipyard in Cairo in May, it marked the final major construction milestone on its way to delivery in October. It will join Viking’s growing fleet of ships for the Nile River and will sail the popular 12-day

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Supreme accolade: Diana Ross to take center stage as godmother of Star of the Seas

Global music icon Diana Ross has been named as the official godmother of Star of the Seas when the revolutionary Icon Class ship debuts in August. The Supremes superstar will take the stage to welcome the newest family vacation sailing from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, As godmother, Ms Ross will join a longstanding maritime tradition

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Sundowners! Holland America Line offers twin 2027 total solar eclipse cruises

Holland America Line has launched two new solar eclipse cruises departing in summer 2027. The total solar eclipse will occur on 2 August with the path of totality crossing mainly over Northern Africa and two ships, Nieuw Statendam and Oosterdam, will be positioned off the western coast of Morocco and eastern coast of Tunisia for

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