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6 days ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
Icon of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas in CocoCay (Photo: Jorge Oliver) Icon of the Seas and Adventure of the Seas in CocoCay (Photo: Jorge Oliver)(May 8, 2025) -- Royal Caribbean is turning the months of September and October into the first-ever Royal Birthday Bash. Leaning on data that places September and October amongst the most popular months for birthdays in the U.S., the cruise line has launched the special promotion for sailings departing between August 31 and October 31, 2025.
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1 week ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
(May 6, 2025) -- Royal Caribbean's Star of the Seas is ready to shine with a light of its own. Set to arrive in August 2025, the second Icon-class ship will largely mirror its sister ship Icon of the Seas. But Royal Caribbean has revealed a series of entertainment and dining innovations that will set Star of the Seas apart from its famous twin.
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3 weeks ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
Gloria Gaynor will perform aboard Crystal Serenity in October (Photo: Crystal Cruises)(April 22, 2025) -- Gloria Gaynor 'never can say goodbye' to Crystal Cruises. The two-time Grammy Award-winning artist -- known for hits like "I Will Survive," "Let me know (I have the right)," and "I am what I am" -- will sail and perform aboard Crystal Serenity during a roundtrip voyage from New York City on October 7, the cruise line confirmed.
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4 weeks ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
Silversea's The Cormorant at 55 South hotel (Photo: Silversea Cruises) Silversea's The Cormorant at 55 South hotel (Photo: Silversea Cruises)(April 15, 2025) -- Silversea Cruises has revealed new details about its new hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, including the property's name: The Cormorant at 55 South. The 150-room hotel -- set to be the world's southernmost -- is scheduled to open during the luxury cruise line's 2025/2026 Antarctica season.
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1 month ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
(April 14, 2025) -- River cruise line AmaWaterways has officially made its debut in Colombia's Magdalena River with the arrival of AmaMagdalena. The 60-passenger ship was delivered on April 12 and was custom-designed in collaboration with Colombian craftspeople and woodwork specialists, including Cartagena's Ocean Projects.
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1 month ago | 
discover.silversea.com | Jorge Oliver
The reasons to visit Antarctica are as vast and compelling as the White Continent itself. The stunning, unique Antarctica wildlife is reason enough to explore the southern reaches of our planet. Similarly, the breathtaking ice formations, the inspiring sense of remoteness and solitude, and the allure of following in the footsteps of legendary explorers like Ernest Shackleton and Roald Amundsen have long been worthy motivators.
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1 month ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
(April 7, 2025) -- Azamara Cruises is aiming to 'own the night' with their newest initiative, Destination Immersion Elevated. The initiative consists of curated experiences that explore each destination through authentic local cuisine, cultural engagement, elevated excursions, and more. One of the ways Azamara has set out to deliver this mission is by introducing a new collection of 246 evening and overnight tours throughout the 2025-2026 season.
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1 month ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
Le Commandant Charcot. Photo courtesy of Ponant Le Commandant Charcot. Photo courtesy of Ponant(April 7, 2025) -- Ponant Explorations has announced a first-ever circumnavigation of Antarctica aboard the cruise line's icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot. The voyage from Ushuaia is scheduled to take place between January and March, 2028. The entire journey will navigate nearly 11,200 miles of Antarctic coastline, roughly 1.5 times the size of the United States.
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1 month ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
(April 7, 2025) -- Emerald Cruises is gearing up to welcome two new yachts and a river ship by 2027. The new oceangoing ships -- Emerald Raiya and Emerald Xara -- will each have capacity for 128 passengers and feature all-suite accommodations. The ships will also boast an expansive Sky Deck with private cabanas and a swim-up marina platform, as well as an open-air fitness area, a spa, multiple dining venues and a curated collection of water toys.
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1 month ago | 
cruisecritic.com | Jorge Oliver
(April 1, 2025) -- Virgin Voyages' upcoming Celebration Voyages will kick off with a Latin-flavored round-trip sailing from Miami featuring reggaeton artist Nicky Jam. The Boston-born Puerto Rican musician and entrepreneur, who recently signed with Virgin Records, will perform an exclusive live performance aboard Valiant Lady during the May 5 voyage. The five-night sailing will feature calls in Cozumel and Bimini. "Joining the Virgin family feels like coming home," said Nicky Jam.
