The Port of San Diego officially started the cruise season by welcoming back longtime homeport partner Holland America Line. This year's launch was marked by a donation from the Holland America Line Foundation to the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, underscoring the strong commitment between the cruise line and the port.
Viking has been awarded the coveted #1 position in three distinct categories: Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards. This achievement marks the first time any cruise company has secured top position in all three categories simultaneously. Additionally, Viking was rated at the top of its categories for rivers, oceans and expeditions by Travel + Leisure in the 2023 World's Best Awards.
In a letter addressed to its crew members, Celebrity Cruises recognized the importance of keeping its shipboard employees connected with family and friends while onboard. The cruise line announced significant enhancements to their crew internet plans effective November 1, 2023.
Carnival Corporation announced it was named for the third consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers for 2023 by Forbes. Carnival Corporation was recognized among the top 700 international employers from over 20 major industries for successfully cultivating a positive workplace environment across work-life balance, career advancement opportunities and employee diversity.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has installed SpaceX Starlink on board Seven Seas Mariner, providing guests and crew with high-speed internet in time for the World Cruise, which sets sail in January 2024. In addition, Starlink will be installed on the newest ship Seven Seas Grandeur before its launch in November 2023.
China celebrated the delivery of its inaugural domestically built large cruise ship, marking a significant milestone in the nation's transformation into a shipbuilding powerhouse. The cruise ship Adora Magic City, was officially named and handed over to its operator in a grand ceremony held in Shanghai on Saturday.
China has joined a few countries such as including Italy, France, Germany, and Finland, capable of building a large cruise ship, showcasing the country's growing shipbuilding capabilities on the world stage.
Carnival Cruise Line recently unveiled its exciting new cruise destination on Grand Bahama using cutting-edge mixed reality, a technology that blends digital content with the real world. The innovative showcase took place at Levi’s Stadium in San Francisco, just before the San Francisco 49ers faced off against the Detroit Lions on January 28, 2024.
