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GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- inGroup International proudly accepted an invitation to participate in the official launch of Princess Cruises' newest Sphere-class ship, Star Princess. Co-Founder and CEO Michael Hutchison and Commercial Partnerships Manager Tatiana Wegzyn were welcomed aboard as esteemed guests for the inaugural sailing held November 7–10. Star Princess — the second ship in Princess Cruises' innovative Sphere-class — represents a new generation of cruise design, offering next-level dining, entertainment, and the signature hospitality that has made Princess Cruises a global favorite for decades. "Princess Cruises is one of the most trusted and glo

World's largest cruise company has raised $250,000 for World Central Kitchen since 2022 through "Keep the Change" program in its onboard casinos and with contributions from Carnival Foundation Program invites guests sailing across six of company's world-class cruise lines to donate spare change from casino winnings, joining the company and its team members to support nonprofit organizations MIAMI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc ((NYSE/LSE: CCL, NYSE:CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced its onboard casino donation program, together with support from Carnival Foundation, has raised $250,000 to date for World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organizati

Dream Vacations travel agency franchise launches 14th annual "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General" contest® FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading travel agency franchise Dream Vacations is recruiting military veterans to enlist in its 14th annual, award-winning "Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General" contest and is accepting entries from now through September 1, 2025. The number one franchise opportunity for veterans will award three military veterans a free travel agency franchise, continuing a tradition that has given away 64 franchises valued at more than $787,200 dollars since the contest began in 2012.

 Overnight stays, rare ports and new overland tours highlight 129-day world cruise and 70-day exploration of South America and Antarctica SEATTLE, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, following a successful pre-sale period, Holland America Line officially opened bookings for its two 2027 Grand Voyages. Both the 2027 Grand World Voyage and the 2027 Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage, departing in January 2027, will provide guests access to rare ports of call and the opportunity to connect with sought-after destinations through ample overnight and extended calls, all while enjoying the elevated onboard experience for which Grand Voyages are known.

Volendam to take guests on a global circumnavigation with rare ports of call while Zaandam deeply explores South America and Antarctica SEATTLE, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board the 2025 Grand World Voyage, the meticulously designed cruises contain bucket-list locations and rarely-called-at ports, as well as

"Alaska Is Ready" as the first ship of the season departs April 26; six ships will explore Alaska on cruises and Cruisetours through September 2025 SEATTLE, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line, a leader in Alaska cruising, is kicking off its season Saturday, April 26. Six Holland America Line ships will head to the splendors of Alaska in 2025, sailing roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and between Vancouver and Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska. Holland America Line continues to grow its love for Alaska this seaso

Access to ancient and modern wonders like the canal, Mayan ruins and Hawaii's volcanoes allow for full immersion in the destinations SEATTLE, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Holland America Line opened bookings for 2026-2027 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises. The voyages, ranging from 14 to 28 days, will sail aboard six ships with departures from five convenient North American homeports. The new itineraries bring guests to UNESCO World Heritage sites and exciting ports, as well as provide opportunities to celebrate Thanksgiving in Honolulu.   Experience the Panama CanalGues

Princess Earns Top Awards for Alaska, Dining and Premium Cruising FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a banner year introducing enthusiastic cruisers to the new Sun Princess, the next-level Love Boat named Condé Nast Traveler's Mega Ship of the Year, Princess Cruises continues to sail off with top honors from some of the most respected travel industry organizations worldwide. Acclaimed for incredible ships, itineraries, dining, travel advisor programs and of course, romance, Princess promises an unforgettable onboard experience and wanderlust destination

Guests can experience Alaska's majestic glaciers, wildlife sightings and destination-focused cuisine on a variety of cruises, including new 14-day roundtrip Seattle voyage SEATTLE, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is opening bookings for its 2026 Alaska cruise season. With six ships in the region, the cruise line is filling each voyage with experiences designed around vacationers' top reasons to visit Alaska: an abundance of glacier viewings, a variety of wildlife sightings, captivating cultural programming and destination-centric dining. From April through S

Carnival Cruise Line to boost its capacity by absorbing P&O Cruises Australia in 2025, further optimizing the company's brand portfolio creating operational efficiencies  MIAMI and SYDNEY, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc ((NYSE/LSE: CCL, NYSE:CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that in March 2025, the company will sunset the P&O Cruises Australia brand and fold the Australia operations into Carnival Cruise Line, the most popular cruise line in the world.  This change is the latest in a series of strategic moves designed to increase guest capacity for Carnival Cruise Line, the company's flagship brand and the highest-returning brand in Carnival C

Volendam and Zaandam to sail 132- and 93-day itineraries, respectively, exploring a combined 80 ports across the globe in roundtrip voyages from U.S. homeports SEATTLE, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line has officially opened bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam. The premium cruise line also unveiled and opened bookings for its 2026 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage on Zaandam. The two extended cruises sail roundtrip from the United States in January 2026 and will rendezvous in Sydney, Australia, during their journeys. Volendam and Zaan

Seabourn Makes Milestone Moment as First Cruise Line to Appoint Aboriginal Traditional Owners as Godparents SEATTLE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruises and expedition travel, is thrilled to announce the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit, the line's newest ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition ship. Seabourn is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. The naming of Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit serves as a symbolic gesture of stewardship and responsibility toward the environment and the communities that Seabou

Culinary highlights include Alaska dishes by Fresh Fish Ambassador Chef Morimoto and new Alaska-themed cocktails by acclaimed bartender Sam Ross SEATTLE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is debuting "Glacier Day" on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its "We Love Alaska" on board experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history and culture of the state. The 2024 season kicks off April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle. 

The strategic collaboration also includes curated destination-focused playlist collections, free in-stateroom content, and an exclusive offer for guests SEATTLE, April 4, 2024 /CNW/ -- Holland America Line is working with Audible, a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, as the first cruise line to offer a co-branded book club with celebrated authors across different genres. The alliance also includes curated destination-focused collections—accessed via an extended Audible free trial—as well as free in-stateroom Audible content available to all guests. From travel and well-being titles to language lessons and more, the collaboration offers a robust selection of options

56 Travel Industry Awards Won in 2023 FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the year comes to a close, Princess Cruises continues to be recognized for excellence in a range of categories by prestigious travel organizations around the globe. Within the last two months, the line has received 23 awards for its ships, itineraries, onboard experiences and technology, including a Travel Weekly Reader's Choice Award for Best Cruise Line in Alaska and a Cruise Critic Editor's Pick Award for Best Innovation – bringing the line's total number of awards for 2023 to 56. "

VALENCIA, Calif. , Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has announced an exclusive partnership with two Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux. Cunard reveals four additional dining experiences that will be available on their new ship Queen Anne.Michel Roux will be working alongside Cunard's culinary development chefs to create an exclusive gala menu for the Queens Grill restaurant on the line's new ship Queen Anne, plus a new menu for Cunard's fleet-wide pub, the Golden Lion. The new pub menu, currently in development, will feature a selection of guest favorites, reimagined by chef Michel. It will launch on board Queen Anne in May 2024, before being rolled out to the existing fleet later in the

Week-Long Cruise Operates Round-Trip from Seattle September 2-9 and Features Top Instructors, Unforgettable Experiences Both On Board and Ashore  SANTA CLARITA, Calif., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For fitness enthusiasts or those simply looking for a fun way to get or stay in shape, Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness' signature Pilates brand, Club Pilates, have teamed up to offer the first-ever Club Pilates at Sea: An Alaska Retreat, an action-packed adventure sailing round-trip from Seattle aboard Royal Princess September 2-9, 2023. Reservations for this incredible jour

New cocktails with authentic glacier ice, fresh fish and wildlife spotting highlight enhanced experience SEATTLE, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With Holland America Line's "Alaska Up Close," guests on Alaska cruises are deeply immersed in the local culture with informative onboard programming, sea-to-table dining and award-winning shore excursions. The premium cruise line is introducing new facets of the program throughout the 2023 Alaska season that offer an even more engaging guest experience. "We want our guests to have experiences they can't find anywhere else."Added to eve

Proceeds from the 5k walk on each Alaska cruise will go to benefit Alaska's parks SEATTLE, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For its 2023 Alaska cruise season, Holland America Line will donate proceeds from its "On Deck for a Cause" event aboard ships in the region to Alaska Geographic, the nonprofit education partner of Alaska's parks, forests, refuges and conservation lands. Holland America Line has six ships exploring the spectacular landscapes of Alaska from May through September 2023. Proceeds from the 5k walk on each Alaska cruise will go to benefit Alaska's parksCalled "On D

133-day Grand Voyage in 2025 spans five continents on south-to-north route including Antarctica and the Arctic Circle; offered simultaneously with 2025 Grand World Voyage SEATTLE, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line will sail what is believed to be the first ever Grand Voyage "Pole-to-Pole" roundtrip from the United States in 2025. Details of the new 133-day sailing along with a simultaneous 124-day 2025 Grand World Voyage were announced today by President Gus Antorcha aboard Zuiderdam to Grand World Voyage guests currently sailing in the North Sea.    With the

'On Deck for a Cause' walks around the world raise money at sea for Direct Relief SEATTLE, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A fundraising effort by cruise line passengers that took place on the high seas around six different continents culminated today with a large donation for Ukrainian relief. Holland America Line presented a check for $450,000 at the Port of San Diego to the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief, money raised during the premium cruise line's On Deck for a Cause campaign.   Holland America Line present check for $450,000 for Ukrainian relief to gl

Premium brand is getting ready to sail into its 150th year and prepares celebrations for Rotterdam, along with four more ships returning to service SEATTLE, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line is commemorating its 149th anniversary today as it moves closer to its 150th milestone next year. To mark the occasion, the day will be celebrated on board with grand desserts, special champagne toasts and festivities for guests and team members. Holland America Line operates 11 ships that visit nearly 400 ports across all seven continents.In addition to the 149th anniver

MIAMI, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line is making health screening simpler and quicker for guests. After a successful pilot of VeriFLY™ by Daon, a secure and free digital health app allowing vaccinated guests to easily submit pre-embarkation information, Carnival has launched the app fleetwide for all ships in all of its U.S. homeports, making Carnival the largest cruise line to utilize VeriFLY.  Guests who use the VeriFLY app can expect the time it takes to complete the health assessment process during embarkation to be cut in half. "VeriFLY helps our gue

SEATTLE, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, has confirmed today that it will opt in to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated program for cruise ships operating in U.S. waters. The line will continue to operate vaccinated cruises, with two key changes to onboard protocols for guests effective March 1: Masks on board will be recommended but not required. There may be certain venues and events in which masks will still be required. Additional flexibility for pre-cruising testing requirements will become available. Details will be posted to the Health & Safety section of our website. Seabourn's highest responsib

SEATTLE, Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line confirmed today it will participate in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated program for cruise ships operating in U.S. waters. The line will continue to operate vaccinated cruises, with two key changes to onboard protocols for guests beginning March 1: Masks on board will be recommended but not required. There may be certain venues and events in which masks will still be required. Additional flexibility for pre-cruising testing requirements will become available. Details will be posted to the Travel Well section of our website."Since resuming operations, Holland America Line has created a safe and health

Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands to serve as the ship's godmother SEATTLE, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line's newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at a naming ceremony in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, May 30, 2022. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship's godmother, carrying on a Dutch royal tradition that began in the 1920s. New ship Rotterdam to be named May 30 in Netherlands by Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands.Rotterdam's special seven-day "Rotterdam Naming C

MIAMI, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc announced today that Carnival Corporation (the "Issuer"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the Republic of Panama, commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") up to $2,004,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Maximum Tender Amount") of its 11.500% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2023 (the "Notes") (CUSIP Nos. 143658 BC5 / P2121V AE4; ISIN NOS. US143658BC57 / USP2121VAE40) and a solicitation of consents (the "Consent Solicitation") for proposed amendments to the related indenture. The Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation are being made on the terms and subject to the condit

LONDON, April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 10,000 people from around the world signed up to participate in the 2021 Global Science Summit on COVID-19 on April 15 to hear directly from eight renowned public health experts and scientists, sharing their knowledge on the most up-to-date science amassed from the past year of studying COVID-19. They also discussed how best to address ongoing questions about the virus and best practices for how society can safely resume travel and day-to-day activities moving forward. The free, open-to-the-public event was hosted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global travel and tourism private sector, and Carnival Corporation

MIAMI, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WHEN:  Thursday, April 15, 202110 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. EDT | 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. GMT | Virtual video event WHERE: To register for the event, click here:  https://www.covidsciencesummit.com. You will receive an email with a webcast link prior to the start of the event. Attendees are invited to submit questions for panelists prior to the event at https://www.covidsciencesummit.com.  WHAT: The 2021 Global Science Summit on COVID-19 is being hosted by Carnival Corporation and WTTC, as well as supporting sponsors Hilton Worldwide Holdings and the U.S. Travel Association. The virtual event will explore the most up-to-date science on COVID-19 to inform practical ap