Celebrity Cruises has long been recognized for offering award-winning cuisine, and in August, the brand will pair the top-rated megaship, Celebrity Solstice, with invitation-only events sponsored by Food Network and designed for culinary enthusiasts, through the first “Food Network at Sea” program.
Royal Caribbean International announced 47 additional Europe cruises in 2011-12 aboard Splendour of the Seas and Mariner of the Seas. Sailing roundtrip from Venice, Splendour of the Seas will offer a new series of 10- and 11-night Greek Isles and Turkey itineraries.
In 2011 and 2012, three Holland America Line ships -- Veendam, Rotterdam and Prinsendam -- will explore South America. The itineraries range from 12 to 37 days and include two extended, port-intensive Collectors’ Voyages aboard Veendam. A 66- and 68-day “Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage” aboard the Prinsendam is also part of the line’s 2011 and 2012 cruise schedule.
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that the Norwegian Epic’s June 24 seven-day trans-Atlantic sailing from Southampton, England, to New York City is sold out.
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Mercury will become the second ship in the fleet of TUI Cruises, a cruise brand tailored for the German market.
Royal Caribbean Teams with the Culinary Institute of America to Find Chef for Signature Restaurant Onboard Allure of the Seas
Things are heating up at Royal Caribbean International. After wowing the world with the debut of Oasis of the Seas last fall, the cruise line is preparing to do it once again this December with the launch of their newest ship, Allure of the Seas.