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Latest News...It was a celebratory send-off this weekend for two Holland America Line Grand Voyages, both departing Jan. 4 from opposite coasts of the United States. Sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the 133-day Grand World Voyage embarked on an extraordinary journey, while the 93-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage departed from San Diego, California, setting course across the Pacific..
Latest News...Princess Cruises is launching an extended Northern Europe program for 2027, offering 48 voyages to 54 incredible destinations across 18 countries. On sale January 13, 2026, the program highlights brand-new itineraries and the line's most immersive European voyage ever: the 64-day Ultimate European Journey, which will give travelers even more exciting ways to explore and customize...
Latest News...Oceania Cruises unveils lavishly reimagined and newly designed suite accommodations aboard Oceania Sonata, the first ship in the highly anticipated Sonata Class, debuting August 2027. Designed with the modern luxury traveler in mind, Oceania Sonata will offer a greater variety and number of suites, with 33% of accommodations dedicated to suites. Measuring 86,000 gross tons, the ship...
With this week's delivery of Carnival Panorama at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Cruise Line officially welcomes its 27th ship and the third vessel in the popular Vista class. Carnival Panorama will now head to Long Beach, Calif. for its naming ceremony and inaugural sailing in December.
"Carnival Panorama is the 15th ship built by Fincantieri for Carnival Cruise Line and once again, the skill and hard work of hundreds of talented craftspeople are on display here aboard the beautiful Carnival Panorama," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Our guests absolutely love Carnival Vista and Horizon and we are certain they are going to love their sister Carnival Panorama."
Carnival Panorama will launch year-round service from Long Beach, Calif., on Dec. 11, becoming the line's first new ship homeported on the West Coast in more than 20 years.
As the name implies, Carnival Panorama reflects design inspiration with more opportunities to connect with the sea. The ship features a number of innovations including the first Sky Zone trampoline park at sea as well as a first-in-fleet culinary studio where guests can participate in hands-on cooking classes, tastings and other food-related activities hosted by the ship's chefs.
Carnival Panorama also offers a variety of longtime guest favorites such as a massive WaterWorks aqua park, Sky Ride, the popular bike in the sky with breathtaking views, a suspended ropes course and dining venues like Bonsai Teppanyaki and Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse Brewhouse with barbecue favorites from Food Network star and longtime Carnival partner Guy Fieri along with craft beers brewed on board.
A wide range of staterooms and suites are available as well, including spa staterooms with exclusive privileges at the luxurious Cloud 9 Spa, extra-spacious staterooms in Family Harbor and tropical-inspired Havana staterooms with access to a Cuban-themed bar and pool.
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