Holland America Launches New App
Personalize your cruise experience once you’re onboard with Holland America’s free mobile-friendly tool called Navigator. Plan your daily activities, browse and purchase shore excursions, view restaurant menus, make dining reservations, check your account balance, etc.
Each day of your cruise offers delicious dining options, world-class entertainment and enriching activities. Additional features include access to ship deck plans, a list of frequently asked questions and links to complimentary internet sites. Navigator can be accessed by connecting to the ship’s Wi-Fi network and opening the device’s browser. Guests will be able to use the Navigator to select and save specific activities up to a week in advance. Navigator does not require an internet connection onboard and is compatible with most browsers on phones, tablets and laptops.
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Royal Caribbean Orders 5th Oasis Class Ship
Royal Caribbean has announced plans to build a 5th & 6th Oasis Class ship. The first ship should be ready for delivery to Miami in the spring of 2021 and the 6th ship for the fall of 2023 pending financing approval. Another new ship in Royal Caribbean’s Quantum Ultra class, the Odyssey of the Seas, is set to sail in fall 2020.
The new Oasis Class ships will feature the signature “seven-neighborhood” layout concept and a bold lineup of thrilling experiences, imaginative dining, unparalleled entertainment and the latest technology. The Oasis Class ships have options like the tallest slide on a cruise ship, to the first zip line at sea. Like Symphony of the Seas and the Harmony of the Seas, the yet un-named new build will feature Ultimate Abyss, which is comprised of two swirling slides, dropping nine stories from near the top of the vessel down to one of the lowest decks.
Royal Caribbean Cruises 2020 also has the following on order:
Unnamed first Icon class ship
Ship Class: Icon Class
Passengers: About 5,000
Expected inaugural cruise: 2022
More information – this new class of ships will be powered by liquified natural gas & fuel tech cell
Unnamed second Icon class ship
Ship Class: Icon Class
Passengers: About 5,000
Expected inaugural cruise: 2024
Unnamed second Icon class ship
Ship Class: Icon Class
Passengers: About 5,000
Expected inaugural cruise: 2024
Regent Seven Seas Cruises New Ship Coming February 2020
Who doesn’t dream of sailing the Mediterranean? Who doesn’t love the idea of sailing aboard a brand-new, all-inclusive, luxurious cruise ship? Regent Seven Seas Cruises can provide both. The highly anticipated Regent Seven Seas Splendor, the sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer, will begin her voyages in February of 2020. The ultra-luxurious ship will make her inaugural voyage across Europe with 15 destination-rich summer sailings, one of which is the “Majestic Mediterranean.”
Luxury perfected Regent is known for its all-inclusive traveling experiences and has managed to set a new standard for luxury by striving for the ultimate achievement – perfection. Seven Seas Splendor will entail intricate marble patterns, soaring ceilings topped by sparkling chandeliers, and will be decorated with original artwork and high-end furniture and fabrics made mostly in Italy, fostering a new level of sophisticated ambience. There will be 375 cabins, all suites with private balconies and 16 total categories.
They’re all suites with walk-in closets, bathrooms are well-appointed and nicely sized with two sinks, and our butler took very good care of us. The food was outstanding at both the main and specialty restaurants. We loved having no additional charges for cocktails, wine, or even specialty coffees.” On board Seven Seas Splendor, Regent has not only perfected accommodations, but dining as well. Whether you’re craving a light lunch or a seven-course meal, the culinary teams at each dining venue use local ingredients allowing you to taste the flavors of the world no matter where you’re traveling. Luxury Perfected does not stop there. A dedicated department to arrange shore excursions, a lavish pool, two whirlpools on deck, live music in Latitudes Lounge, performances in the Constellation Theatre, the Connoisseur Club for fine liquor and cigars, and a casino will all provide further decadence. Travelers looking for more pampering on board can also utilize a Fitness Centre offering yoga, pilates and gym equipment, as well as a jogging track, putting greens, paddle tennis, and the Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
The Majestic Mediterranean, One of Seven Seas Splendor’s beautiful sailings will be her fascinating voyage into the heart of the Mediterranean. From Palamos to Toulon to Kotor you will experience the intimacy and beauty of boutique ports. Art lovers must not miss the Peggy Guggenheim Collection excursion, showcasing masterpieces of 20th- century art paired with the avant-garde movements. Your Mediterranean cruise will come to a grand finale with an overnight stay in romantic Venice.
Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminating Open Bar
Starting this September, the Norwegian Sky and the Norwegian Sun cruise ships will no longer include open bar in the price. Anyone that booked prior to the change, their beverage package will be honored. If you book a balcony or above, a beverage package is still available as a FREE AT SEA perk. Browse NCL Cruises 2020.
