Jerry Limone

New York, United States

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Celestyal uses biofuel blend for the Discovery

2 days ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

The fuel combines conventional marine fuel with a biofuel derived from recycled used cooking oils. Celestyal said the blend is credited with reducing carbon-dioxide emissions by 21%. Celestyal COO George Koumpenas said, "This initiative marks a meaningful shift toward sustainable cruising.
Alaska Airlines to scrap two Washington Dulles routes amid government travel slump

3 days ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

"We've seen a recent decrease in demand on our routes between San Francisco-Washington Dulles and Los Angeles-Washington Dulles, potentially connected to economic uncertainty and a decrease in government-related travel," the airline said in an email. The last scheduled flight on both routes is Aug. 19. Service until then is daily. Alaska also flies daily to Washington Reagan National Airport from San Francisco and Los Angeles and will continue those routes.
Simple culinary pleasures wow on Explora I sailing

1 week ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

I suppose it's strange to lead off with something so basic about the food on Explora, a line establishing a reputation as a culinary star in luxury cruising in its early days (The MSC Group line launched its first ship in August 2023). Explora does wow you with opulent cuisine. One of its signature dishes is served in the French restaurant, Fil Rouge: poached eggs atop creamy spinach with yuzu hollandaise and baeri caviar. It's the first time I've eaten that for breakfast.
Viking to take delivery of hydrogen-powered ocean ships

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

The ocean ship is under construction at Fincantieri's Ancona shipyard in Italy. Its next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, also will be hydrogen-powered and delivered in 2027. The 998-passenger ships will have a propulsion system based partially on liquefied hydrogen and fuel cells. Viking said the hybrid propulsion system will enable navigating and operating with zero emissions.
NCLH will charter out four ships across its three brands

2 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

Two Norwegian Cruise Line vessels, Norwegian Sky and Norwegian Sun, will be chartered to Cordelia Cruises in India. Both ships accommodate about 2,000 passengers at double occupancy. The charters are anticipated to begin in 2026 and 2027, respectively. The Sun-class ships are among NCL's oldest. The Sky entered service in 1999, the Sun in 2001.
Princess cancels Galveston cruises in winter 2026-27

3 weeks ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

Princess Cruises has canceled all sailings of the Majestic Princess from Galveston scheduled between November 2026 and March 2027. Princess said the decision was part of its "broader global fleet deploymentstrategy." The line hasn't announced to where the Majestic Princess will be redeployed. Princess said all affected guests have received a full refund and that it is assisting them with other options.
U.K. and Germany urge travelers to follow U.S. entry rules closely

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

On Germany's Foreign Office website, a message reads, "Neither a valid ESTA authorization nor a valid U.S. visa constitutes a right to entry into the USA. The final decision regarding entry is made by the U.S. border official. It is recommended that you bring proof of your return journey (e.g., flight booking) upon entry. There is no legal recourse against this decision.
NatGeo-Lindblad will charter Aqua ship for dive-focused Indonesia cruises

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

The 28-guest ship has intimate indoor and al fresco dining areas, an outdoor wellness area, a hot tub and a spa offering Balinese treatments and aromatherapy. Snorkeling and kayaking gear will be provided, as will diving for up to 10 experienced and certified divers at a time. Related: Ponant acquires Aqua ExpeditionsThe line will offer two itineraries in the fall of 2026, including the 15-day Indonesia's Coral Gardens and Komodo Dragons voyage. The October sailing explores the Coral Triangle.
Nashville tower will be home to a Pendry hotel and residences

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

The new tower will have 180 hotel guestrooms and 146 residences; a ground-floor restaurant and lobby bar; a rooftop pool with a rooftop garden restaurant and bar; an indoor and outdoor fitness center; a writer's room and library that will double as a meeting space; a junior ballroom with a show kitchen; and a ballroom with private outdoor terrace. The second floor will have 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Construction starts on Margaritaville Island Reserve Resort Roatan

1 month ago | travelweekly.com | Jerry Limone

The 170-room resort on the Honduran island will span nearly nine acres along the shoreline. Among the accommodations will be oceanfront suites and honeymoon swim-up suites. Signature Margaritaville dining will include Frank & Lola's Italian Trattoria, JWB Steakhouse, The Boathouse Market Dining and Cheeseburger in Paradise. The resort also will feature a LandShark Brewery, offering guests a craft beer experience.