A simple circle of dough unleashes infinite possibilities for flavor.
Pizza is a favorite food of the masses. Whether you like a simple cheese and pepperoni combo, a classic pizza margherita or some creative concoction or meats, cheeses and veggies, there is nothing better than a hot slice to satisfy you when hunger strikes during your cruise vacation.
We’ve done our research — bite by bite and slice by slice — to break down the best of the best when it comes to the top cruise ship pizza joints. Check out our list of where to find the prized pies and why they stand out.
Bring your appetite (and a few friends) to tackle the meter of pizza on MSC Divina.
Miami-based MSC Divina features a fabulous pizza restaurant, La Cantina di Bacco, located adjacent to the ship’s Eataly Steakhouse venue.
At La Cantina di Bacco, you can enjoy a feel of Old World Italy with tapas like salamis, cheeses and olives at a lively bar area stocked with a range of beers and wines. But the highlight is the fresh-made thin-crust pizza cooked in a brick oven. The menu offers choices like basic marinara to pizzas loaded with toppings like buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, four cheeses and salami.
Grab a group of friends to try the meter of pizza and meter of beer for a festive lunch (fee). The deal pairs a selection of beers with a party-size pizza.
Alfredo’s Pizzeria has a deep menu of pizza varieties.
Princess Cruises’ Alfredo’s Pizzeria
This casual eatery is located on Regal Princess, Royal Princess and Sky Princess as full restaurants with extensive menus offering the signature pizzas as well as salads. pastas and other items.
The restaurant is named for Princess Cruises’ master chef Alfredo Marzi, and the venue was voted “Best Pizza at Sea” by USA TODAY. The open kitchen design allows you to watch your pizza being made to order — hand tossed and topped with tasty ingredients.
The thin-crust pizzas are delicious, and varieties include Pizza Hawaiiana (with ham, pineapple and Monterey Jack cheese), Pizza Tarantina (bay shrimp, mussels, capers and mozzarella) and Pizza Capriccioso (artichoke, black olives, mushrooms, ham and basil).
This incredible dining experience on Silver Muse, Silver Spirit and Silver Moon (coming in 2020) features pizzas made with fresh ingredients that reflect the true Italian heritage of pizza. The casual eatery offers a relaxed atmosphere next to the pool deck, and cruisers will love the authentic flavors of this Neapolitan-style pizza.
The restaurant’s name, Spaccanapoli, is the same as the famed street in the heart of the old historic city center of Naples where travelers arrive in droves to enjoy meals at the world’s oldest pizzerias — places where the food became famous. On Silversea, Spaccanapoli serves up delicious pizzas the way the Neapolitans meant them to be: on thin crust with a limited number of fresh ingredients and piping hot out of the oven.
New York Deli & Pizza features pizzas, sandwiches and more.
Holland America’s newest ships Koningsdam and Nieuw Statendam offer this restaurant that overlooks the lido deck and is a great spot for al fresco lunches or even quick dinners. The eatery offers New York-themed varieties, like the Tribeca (smoked mozzarella, roasted chicken, red onion and barbecue sauce) and the Bronx (spicy capicola, pepperoni, smoked ham and sweet Italian sausage). You can also build your own pie.
The menu also includes deli sandwiches like corned beef, pastrami and a turkey reuben.
Pizzeria Del Capitano is open 24 hours, so you can satisfy cravings at any time on your cruise.
Varieties include cheese, pepperoni, margherita or mushroom, all prepared by cooks who hand toss the dough and prepare the pizzas in minutes as you watch.
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Cruise vacations are known as a wonderful value and experience in part because of all the places you can visit while traveling in the majestic oceans and waterways throughout the world. And some of the most exciting cruise ships are awesome destinations themselves, providing a great variety of activities to enjoy alongside the exploration of food, history and cultures that fills up your cruise itinerary.
Calling All Thrill Seekers
In fact, some cruisers often consider their time on the ship as the best part of their vacation, especially those who seek out fun rides and adventures that can be found on some of today’s modern megaships.
Symphony of the Seas features Royal Caribbean standards such as the FlowRider surfing simulator, rock-climbing wall and ice-skating rink. The ship also has a laser-tag arena, zip-line course, Perfect Storm (a twisty water slide attraction), an escape room adventure and the Ultimate Abyss super-fast dry slide that plunges passengers down to Deck 6 from Deck 16.
This is the ship that brought go-kart racing to the high seas. Norwegian Bliss has two-deck-high go-cart track, and drivers can zip around the course at speeds of up to 30 mph while competing with fellow passengers amid stunning scenery at the top of the ship. (Keep your eyes on the road, though!)
Norwegian Bliss, a 4,000-passenger ship, also offers thrilling activities such as a laser-tag course on the top deck. The large facility resembles an abandoned alien space station and immerses participants into a fun game of “tag or be tagged.”
The ship also has two water slides, the fun tandem tube slide called Aqua Racer and the heart-pounding Ocean Loops drop slide. Ocean Loops is a thrill unlike anything you have tried at sea. You stand on a trap door and await your launch. Suddenly, you are dropped vertically into a clear tunnel, and off you go on speedy and twisting watery ride that also sends you over the edge of the ship (you can see all the views, and your fellow cruisers can see you, too, as you rocket through your hamster tube).
SkyRide is a cool activity with amazing views right in the heart of the action on Carnival Horizon.
Carnival has always put an emphasis on fun, and Carnival Horizon pushes that concept to the next level with a well-designed top-of-ship space that gives cruisers endless options for thrilling entertainment and activity.
The Doctor Seuss WaterWorks aqua park is a blast for kids of all ages and offers a perfect for families to splash around together warm days in the Caribbean. It has a water slide, tube slide, splash and drench zones and spray toys.
Thrill-seekers will love the SkyRide and SkyCourse. These attractions are integrated into the same space and offer the most stunning views when you have pleasant blue-sky days. The SkyRide’s side-by-side pedal-powered capsules hang from rails that trace the outside lines of the ship. So, riders can race each other or simply enjoy a leisurely ride around the top of the ship while surrounded by the spectacular views of the sea, cruise ship and port areas.
The SkyCourse is a challenging ropes course. You walk across narrow beams, rope lines and other creative spans while harnessed to a support rail. Tentative about heights? This will definitely get the heart racing.
Additionally, the nearby SportSquare is a colorful play space for adults and kids, with about a dozen games/sports available. Try Ping-Pong, Twister, mini-golf, PolyPong, foosball, giant billiards and shuffleboard.
While most Royal Caribbean ships offer several adventurous onboard activities (see Symphony of the Seas, above), Anthem of the Seas also can send you skyward with its RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator.
The skydiving experience places you inside a 10-feet diameter and 23-feet tall wind tunnel and lets you ride the blasts of wind thrusting up from the floor.
Anthem of the Seas also features the SeaPlex facility, where you can participate in trapeze school, zoom around in bumper cars or spend the day roller skating. But there is much more: the ship has a climbing wall, FlowRider surfing simulator and H2O Zone kids water park.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway
The ships feature numerous outdoor activities that will have you screaming, splashing and even shaking. Try the largest ropes course complex at sea, which has more than three dozen challenging elements – including a zip line — to conquer as you make your way around the multi-level structure. The most-exciting piece of this course is the “walk the plank” feature that takes you a few feet over the edge of the ship on a skinny beam. (Photo op: Smile, you’re on camera.)
Viking® has announced its new 2020-2021 Viking World Cruise, which will span 161 days, six continents and 75 ports, with overnight stays in 13 cities. Setting sail on December 14, 2020 from Miami, the itinerary will include six new ports of call for Viking, including Honolulu and Nawiliwili, marking the company’s inaugural visit to the Hawaiian Islands.
Sailing on Viking’s award-winning 930-guest all-veranda Viking Sun®, this voyage will allow guests to explore islands of the Caribbean and the South Pacific; call upon ports in Asia, from Hong Kong to Bangkok; explore countries of the Middle East, including Oman, Jordan, Egypt and Israel; and sail through the Mediterranean before concluding in London. Guests can also choose a shorter, 140-day segment of the sailing, 2021 Viking World Discoveries, which departs from Los Angeles in January 4, 2021, and visits 27 countries and 66 ports.
“With the announcement of our newest World Cruise, we remain firm in our commitment to offer travelers the most immersive and culturally enriching itineraries available,” said Torstein Hagen, Chairman of Viking. “We are a destination-focused travel company, and it has always been our priority to help our guests connect to the destination. It is evident in everything we do – it is why we offer an included excursion in every port; why we have the most extensive Resident Historian program in the industry; and why our ships are smaller to bring travelers to more intimate ports.”
Viking’s newest World Cruise itinerary visits dozens of the world’s preeminent cities in one seamless itinerary. Overnight stays in 13 cities allow World Cruise guests to delve deeper into the destination, and Viking’s Culture Curriculum® offers additional enrichment through onboard lectures and entertainment – such as Viking’s Resident Historian® program, which provides guests with a high-level historical and cultural education specific to their journey. Guests will immerse themselves in the world’s rich cultures during included excursions that provide unmatched insight into daily life, as well as Privileged Access® visits to cultural institutions. Highlights of the new 2020-2021 Viking World Cruiseitinerary include:
Oahu (Honolulu), Hawaii (NEW): The Heart of Hawaii: Guests can enjoy everything from historic landmarks to world-class shopping on the island of Oahu. Soak up the sun along Waikiki Beach’s pristine beaches or visit Pearl Harbor to see where the tragic events of December 7, 1941 unfolded.
Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii (NEW): The Garden Island: Nicknamed Hawaii’s “Garden Island,” guests will explore the lush vegetation and wildflowers of tropical Kauai while in port. Visit the Na Āina Kai Botanical Gardens & Sculpture Park, an infusion of beautiful flora and art and home to one of the largest collections of bronze sculptures in the U.S., or follow the footsteps of Captain James Cook, the British explorer credited with the first recorded European contact with the Hawaiian Islands.
Moorea (Opunohu Bay), French Polynesia (NEW): Paradise in the Tropics: This tropical island is famed for its unprecedented beauty and its cuisine is as colorful as its landscape, drawing on influences from both European and Chinese settlers. Guests can take in this idyllic paradise from the water onboard a catamaran or immerse themselves in Polynesian traditions and customs by engaging with locals.
Hue (Chan May), Vietnam (NEW): Palaces and Temples: Discover the ancient Imperial City of Hue, a rich repository of palaces and temples and seat of the Nguyen Dynasty for 150 years. Guests can experience the locals’ morning trading activities during a visit to a traditional food market or explore the crumbling stone walls of the citadel, which holds stories of long-fought battles.
Sydney, Australia: Iconic Harbor: Guests will sail into Sydney’s magnificent harbor, the world’s largest, and enjoy an overnight stay allowing ample time to explore this culture-rich city. Guests can enjoy an insider’s view of Australia’s world-class opera house or experience the natural wonders of the nearby Blue Mountains.
Mumbai, India: A City of Old and New: Formerly Bombay, the bustling city of Mumbai is the financial, commercial and entertainment capital of India. While in port, guests can learn about the iconic activist Gandhi or enjoy the Hanging Gardens, one of the prized few parks found in the city.
Istanbul, Turkey: Where East Meets West: An overnight stay in Istanbul gives guests more time to experience this historic city that straddles two continents across the Bosporus Strait. Explore a wealth of religious sites such as the spectacular Blue Mosque or the legendary Hagia Sophia, or sample delicious fusion cuisine, combining fresh Mediterranean fare with spices from the Far East and Asia.
London (Greenwich), England: The Royal Borough: Guests will end their sailing in the historic Royal Borough of Greenwich, London on the Thames River, allowing easy access to the regal capital’s iconic sights, including the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
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Viking Sun
Viking’s ocean ships have a gross tonnage of 47,800 tons, with 465 staterooms that can host 930 guests. Viking Sun is part of Viking’s award-winning ocean fleet of sister ships, which also includes Viking Star®, Viking Sea®,Viking Sky®and Viking Orion®. Viking’s sixth ocean ship, Viking Jupiter®,is scheduled for delivery in February 2019. Viking’s ocean fleet features modern Scandinavian design with elegant touches, intimate spaces and attention to detail. Highlights include:
All Veranda Staterooms: Guests can choose from five stateroom categories, starting from 270 sq. ft. Veranda Staterooms, all with private verandas, sweeping views of the destination and premium amenities that include king-size beds with luxury linens, generously proportioned closets, large interactive flat-screen LCD TVs with movies-on-demand, free Wi-Fi and award-winning bathrooms with large showers, premium Freyja® bath products and heated floors.
Two Pool Choices: In addition to the Main Pool with a retractable roof permitting any-season swimming, the ships feature a first-of-its-kind glass-backed Infinity Pool cantilevered off the stern, allowing guests to swim surrounded by their destination.
LivNordic Spa: In keeping with Viking’s Nordic heritage, The Spa on board is designed with the holistic wellness philosophy of Scandinavia in mind—from the centuries-old tradition of the sauna to a Snow Grotto where snowflakes gently descend from the ceiling through chilled air. Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2017 named it one of the “5 best cruise ship spas.”
The Wintergarden: Guests looking for serenity will find it in the Wintergarden. In this elegant space under a canopy of Scandinavian trellised wood, guests can indulge in afternoon tea service.
Dining Choices: Viking’s ships offer eight dining options, all with no additional charge or fee—from fine dining in The Restaurant, which serves three full meals and a variety of culinary options, and the World Café, which features international fare and regional specialties including a sushi and seafood cold bar—to intimate alternative dining experiences at The Chef’s Table, which offers a multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings, and Manfredi’s, which features freshly prepared pastas and Italian favorites. The Pool Grill specializes in gourmet burgers, while afternoon tea and scones are available in the Wintergarden. Mamsen’s serves Norwegian deli-style fare, and complimentary 24-hour room service allows all guests to enjoy many signature dishes in the comfort of their stateroom. Furthermore, with multiple choices for outdoor seating during meals, Viking’s ocean ships offer the most al fresco dining at sea. Additionally, The Kitchen Table specializes in regional dishes from market to table.
Cultural Enrichment: Viking experiences from ship to shore are designed for unparalleled access and cultural enrichment. Viking Resident Historians deliver high-level historical and cultural education specific to the journey, offering invaluable insight in to the rich history of the destination. Guest Lecturers who are experts in their fields shed light on the destination’s art, architecture, music, geopolitics, natural world and more. Destination Performances represent the most iconic cultural performing arts of the region—whether it be Italian opera or Portuguese fado. Resident Classical Musicians—pianists, guitarists, violinists and flautists—perform classical compositions throughout the ships. And Culinary Classes in The Kitchen Table, Viking’s onboard cooking school, focus on regional cuisine.
Nordic Inspiration: Even the smallest details take their inspiration from the exploratory spirit of the original Vikings, reflecting deeply held Nordic traditions. Light wood grains, touches of slate and teak, Swedish limestone and fragrant juniper appear throughout the public spaces and Spa. The Clinker-built design of the Viking Bar mirrors the construction style of the original Viking Longships. A Viking Heritage Center provides history and context from the Viking Age. And characters from Norse Mythology are subtly incorporated into the design, providing curious guests with inspiration to further explore Viking’s Nordic heritage.
Sustainable Features: Designed to be environmentally friendly, Viking’s ships feature energy-efficient hybrid engines, hydro-dynamically optimized streamlined hull and bow for maximum fuel efficiency and equipment that reduces exhaust pollution and meets the strictest worldwide environmental regulations.
Pricing for the 2020-2021 Viking World Cruise starts at $59,995 per person and 2021 Viking World Discoveries starts at $52,995 per person, based on double-occupancy. Both of Viking’s new world cruise itineraries include Business Class international air, transfers to and from the ship, all gratuities and service fees, complimentary visa services, the Silver Spirits Beverage Package, and free luggage shipping services for embarkation. Guests who book between now and December 31, 2019 will receive an additional $2,000 per person in shore excursion credit for any optional land programs and $1,000 per person in shipboard credit which can be used toward optional tours, spa services, onboard shops and beverages. Viking Explorer Society members who book the 2020-2021 Viking World Cruise or 2021 Viking World Discoveries through December 31, 2019 will receive an additional $1,000 in shipboard credit per person.
For additional information, contact Viking at 1-855-8-VIKING (1-855-884-5464) or visit www.vikingcruises.com.
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Building upon its distinction as the leader in West Coast cruising and celebrating the arrival of the new Long Beach-based Carnival Panorama later this year, Carnival Cruise Line kicked off 2019 in grand style with its first-ever float in the world-famous Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif.
Modeled after the new 133,500-ton Vista-class ship, the float cruised down the five-mile parade route this morning delighting the crowd of 700,000 who jammed along with the float riders to a Carnival nine-piece band playing “Uptown Funk” and “I’ve Got a Feeling” as well as the estimated 80 million television viewers watching at home.
Aptly named “Come Sail Away,” the colorful, highly detailed 55-foot-long ship-shaped float featured floral-inspired reproductions of signature Carnival features like the iconic red and blue funnel, a water park and fun-filled Lido Deck party, and the line’s newest attraction — the first-ever trampoline park at sea, in partnership with Sky Zone with jumpers on a working trampoline built into the front portion of the float.
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
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January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
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January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
January 1, 2019, Pasadena, CA. Carnival Cruise Line participates in their first Tournament of Roses Parade, with the their entry named “Come Sail Away” and debuting their newest ship the Carnival Panorama, which showcased floral scuba divers, and as well acrobatics on their trampoline.
Photos by Nancy Newman Photography for Carnival Cruise Line
(714) 317-1518
The float also included a replica of the Carnival AirShip flying overhead, just like the blimp that will embark on a month-long tour of California to promote Carnival’s continued expansion in Long Beach, as well as new cruise itineraries from San Diego and San Francisco.
Decorated with flowers, seeds and plants from 100-plus countries representing the global array of nations that Carnival employees hail from, the floral masterpiece also featured a BlueIguana and RedFrog from their namesake watering holes, with scuba divers at the water line blowing actual bubbles as the float sailed down the parade route.
The “Come Sail Away” float was a favorite throughout the week of media coverage leading up to the parade. Dozens of broadcast segments featured the float’s trampoline, the unique cruise ship details, the Rose Parade Queen christening the ship in a maritime-themed naming ceremony, and former Miss USA Deshauna Barber, who served in the U.S. Army and was the featured guest on the float in a salute to members of the armed services.
Designed by Carnival’s in-house creative team and Fiesta Parade Floats, construction of the maritime marvel began in mid-November and encompassed 10 designers collectively working hundreds of hours right up until parade time. Dozens of volunteers, including Carnival travel agent partners, joined the designers to decorate the float.
“We’re the number one cruise line from the West Coast and what better way to celebrate this distinction and the arrival of Carnival Panorama than by our first-ever Rose Parade which truly captures the essence of what Choosing Fun on a Carnival cruise is all about,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
Carnival Panorama is set to debut with a special three-day cruise from Long Beach on Dec. 11, 2019, followed by the launch of year-round, seven-day Mexican Riviera service on Dec. 14, 2019. The ship joins Carnival Imagination and Carnival Inspiration to carry upwards of 600,000 guests annually from the West Coast – more than any other cruise operator.
To learn more about Carnival Cruise Line, visitCarnival.com. For reservations, contact any travel agent or call 1-800-CARNIVAL.
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A new year is upon us, and as we flip our calendars ahead, it’s a good time to look at the bold new cruise ships that will be on the waters in 2019. The innovations and designs continue across the industry in a bid to offer more flexibility and something for everyone who want to enjoy a memorable voyage.
The biggest cruise lines are developing interesting music and theater productions, as well as enhanced culinary experiences.
Let’s highlight the best new ships you’ll be hearing a lot about in the new year. Two of them — Celebrity Edge and Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam — launched at the very end of the past year, and three others — Carnival Panorama, Sky Princess and Norwegian Encore — will be making their splashes during 2019.
Here is what we think makes these new cruise ships so exciting:
src=”https://cruiseaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CelebrityEdge-1-1024×682.jpg” alt=”Celebrity Edge cruise ship” width=”740″ height=”493″ /> Celebrity Edge is easily identified by the innovative Magic Carpet that maneuvers along its starboard side
Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises launched its first new ship since 2012 in November 2018, and Celebrity Edge features several stunning innovations and graceful design choices. The ship carries up to 2,918 passengers (double occupancy) and offers the first-of-its-kind Magic Carpet among a number of distinctive features.
On Deck 5, the space is an extension of the restaurant Sushi on 5. On Deck 14, the Magic Carpet is a lounge and bar extension of the pool deck, and up at Deck 16, it’s a venue for a special dining experience called “Dinner on the Edge.”
While the Magic Carpet has generated the most buzz, it’s certainly not the only reason to like Celebrity Edge. The ship has an elegant feel, with wide-open areas built for comfort and relaxation.
The Grand Plaza is the main social area within the ship, with the line’s Martini Bar, a three-story LED chandelier and a white grand piano as the main attractions in this airy centrum-style space that is surrounded by many of the shops and specialty dining venues on the ship.
Cruisers will also love the pool area and Resort Deck. This area offers two large Martini-shaped hot tubs, private cabanas and the Rooftop Garden, which has a stage for live music, a screen for movies and the Rooftop Garden Grill restaurant for al fresco meals.
“Of course Edge also continues Celebrity’s tradition of fine dining, while introducing new delicious casual eateries like the Rooftop Garden Grill.”
alt=”Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam cruise ship” width=”740″ height=”555″ /> Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam is the second in the Pinnacle Class.
Nieuw Statendam
Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam launched in December 2018 and carries 2,666 passengers. Highlights of the second ship in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class (along with sister Koningsdam) include the gourmet specialty restaurants Sel de Mer (serving French cuisine), Pinnacle Grill (steakhouse), Canaletto (Italian) and Tamarind (Pan-Asian creations).
Nieuw Statendam also offers America’s Test Kitchen, a program of cooking demonstrations and cooking classes that roams among venues on the ship. Club Orange is a new specialty restaurant (with an expanded Pinnacle Grill menu) available to Neptune Suite and Pinnacle Suite passengers and cruisers who pay a fee for access. You also get concierge services and priority embarkation and tendering privileges.
The Music Walk area on Nieuw Statendam gives the ship a lively vibe and distinguishes the cruise experience from the Holland America sailings of generations past. Music Walk features B.B. King’s Blue Club, Billboard Onboard (a fun piano bar) and Lincoln Center Stage (for classical music). This ship also offers Rolling Stone Rock Room, a five-piece live band venue in partnership with the company behind Rolling Stone magazine.
Sky Princess offers large pool areas, including a new aft pool area called Wakeview.
Sky Princess, which will carry up to 3,600 passengers, features an elegant three-deck-high Piazza atrium. Other highlights include staples that stand out on the sister ships. Sky Princess offers large pool areas (including a new aft pool area called Wakeview), amazing restaurants, the Sanctuary retreat space and the delightful Lotus Spa.
Passengers will love the culinary options at Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Salty Dog Saloon and La Mer French Bistro.
The big cruise ship is built for excitement. Norwegian Encore features a slick two-level go-kart race track, the largest open-air laser-tag complex at sea, Galaxy Pavilion (an immersive virtual-reality escape room) and separate Aqua Parks for kids and adults.
Entertainment includes the massively popular Tony Award-winning show Kinky Boots and The Choir of Man, a feel-good live music pub show.
Restaurants and lounges include Q Texas Smokehouse, Teppanyaki, Maltings Whiskey Bar, Food Republic and The District Brewhouse.
Norwegian Encore also has the exclusive Haven ship-within-a-ship private suites area.
“The entertainment options aboard Norwegian Encore truly offer something for everyone.”
src=”https://cruiseaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/CarnivalPanoramaRendering-1024×573.jpg” alt=”Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Panorama cruise ship” width=”740″ height=”414″ /> Carnival Panorama will be the first new Carnival ship to sail from the Long Beach homeport in two decades.
Scheduled to launch in December 2019 from Long Beach, California, Carnival Panorama is buzz-worthy because it is the first new Carnival ship to sail from the West Coast homeport in two decades.
Carnival Panorama includes many of the same features as sister ships Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon. The ship will carry up to 3,934 passengers who will enjoy such activities as SkyRide (a suspended aerial side-by-side bike track), SportSquare, SkyCourse (ropes course) and Carnival Waterworks waterpark.
The ship is loaded with lounges, bars, restaurants and serene retreats. Passengers will love the diversity of choices. You can spend time at Cloud 9 Spa, Serenity adults-only retreat, Havana Bar and Pool, Alchemy Bar, Piano Bar 88 and Library Bar.
You also will be spoiled for food choices with Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse|Brewhouse, Guy’s Burger Joint, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Bonsai Sushi, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina Del Capitano and BlueIguana Cantina.
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Edie Rodriguez, Americas Brand Chairman of PONANT, the global leader in polar expeditions and experiential cruising, will host an exceptional gastronomy and wine cruise in partnership with Ducasse Conseil and Chateau Latour aboard L’Austral from April 13 to 22, 2019. The ten-day cruise of Northern Europe, called Gastronomy, Vineyards and Grands Crus, will combine the luxury features of a PONANT cruise with the expertise and excellence of Alain Ducasse’s culinary teams during prestigious gala dinners during the journey from Lisbon to Portsmouth.
In addition to a stunning itinerary that covers exciting European wine capitals, Gastronomy Vineyards andGrands Crus features the on-board presence of Jean-Robert Pitte, geographer and wine historian, of noted sommelier Eric Beaumard and of cheese maker and affineur Bernard Antony. Two gala dinners will be prepared by the chefs Xavier Boireau from Rech, a seafood restaurant that is a veritable institution in Paris, and Francis Fauvel, from Ducasse sur Seine. Tastings of Grands Crus, lectures and activities focused on wine will unfold on board ship.
“We are pleased to partner with Alain Ducasse, Chateau Latour and our wine and culinary experts on this exciting itinerary,” noted Edie Rodriguez. “Sharing extraordinary experiences with our passengers is our mission on all of our cruises and expeditions from pole to pole.”
The cruise departs from the port of Leixões in Lisbon where guests can visit Belem Town and Jerónimos Monastery, both UNESCO sites. L’Austral will sail from there to Porto, the “city of granite,” whose historic center is also listed with UNESCO and is renowned for its wine. The ship then continues to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where guests will discover the Basque Country on wonderful shore excursions that cover the French and Spanish sides of the region.
L’Austral will then make its way up the Gironde estuary for a stop in Pauillac, for several wine tastings at beautiful wine estates in the Saint-Estèphe, Margaux and Pauillac appellations. In the evening, the moored ship will have Château Latour as a magnificent backdrop for a gala dinner of food and wine pairings held on board ship.
Two days in Bordeaux will follow, including an overnight stay in this wine capital of the world, with a visit to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion and other châteaux. The last stops will be Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Belle-Île-en-Mer and Guernsey before arriving in Portsmouth in the southeast of England, where the gastronomic cruise will draw to an end. Guests have the option of disembarking in Honfleur before the final port.
L’Astral is a superb mega-yacht with 132 staterooms, built with the expertise of the Italian Fincantieri shipyard and French sophistication, as interpreted by designer Jean-Philippe Nuel. L’Austral embodies the PONANT philosophy that in order to create a unique atmosphere, there must be a subtle blend of luxury, intimacy and well-being. Large, arched windows open to the sea and let in the light. L’Austral blends tradition and innovation with a relaxed sophistication that revolves around shades of grey, taupe, white and ivory enlivened by touches of cinnamon. It has the feel of a private yacht.
Fares start at $5,000 per person, which represents a 25% bonus reduction on the full fare. For reservations or information, please call 1 888 400 1082 or your travel advisor.
Carnival Launches Sweepstakes and #ChooseFun AirShip Sighting Social Media Campaign to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®
Carnival Cruise Line is kicking off a year-long celebration welcoming the new Carnival Panorama to the West Coast. They are taking things to extreme heights today – literally – as its popular Carnival AirShip makes its aerial debut in Southern California.
Inviting everyone to “Choose Fun,” the 120-foot-long AirShip will fly over and visit culture and entertainment locations across the state throughout January including The Rose Parade: A Showcase of Floats on Jan. 2 as well as sporting events; local schools; Carnival’s homeports in Long Beach on Jan. 5, San Diego on Jan. 13 and San Francisco on Jan. 25; travel agent viewing parties; and select Sky Zone trampoline park locations, Carnival Panorama’s newest all-ages attraction, starting with the Anaheim location on Jan 11.
In conjunction with the AirShip’s California tour, consumers have a chance to win a free cruise as well as additional prizes each week throughout the month of January that give them a taste of Carnival fun when they enter the AirShip Sweepstakes at carnival.com/choosefun.
This past summer, the AirShip made its inaugural journey in the southeast U.S. to celebrate the arrival of new ships in multiple homeports. It proved to be popular on social and news media channels as well as with thousands of cruise fans who posted photos on their own social media platforms.
“The Carnival AirShip was so well received when she debuted earlier this year, and we’re delighted to bring her back to the West Coast to kick start our year-long celebration of Carnival Panorama. It’s officially go-time!” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Carnival is the number one cruise line from Southern California. Our AirShip is a great way to let everyone know about the many exciting choices for guests to Choose Fun from the West Coast.”
Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled "Come Sail Away" float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Modeled after the New, California-Based Carnival Panorama, the Line’s First-Ever Parade Float Named by Rose Queen Louise Siskel in Fun-Filled Ceremony
Carnival Cruise Line tapped royalty to christen its newest vessel earlier today as the queen of the 2019 Rose Parade officially named the cruise line’s first-ever Rose Parade float in a naming ceremony near the Pasadena, Calif., parade route.
Following time-honored maritime tradition designed to bring good luck to ships – whether they’re the floating or floral variety – Rose Queen Louise Siskel smashed a confetti-filled bottle across the “bow” of the colorful ship-shaped float, officially naming the float “Come Sail Away.”
Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
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Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
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Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Nancy Newman Photography
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Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Nancy Newman Photography
(714) 317-1518
Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Nancy Newman Photography
(714) 317-1518
Carnival hosts the naming ceremony of their new ship, the Carnival Panorama, as their entry float entitled “Come Sail Away” float in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, is assembled at Fiesta Floats in Irwindale on December 28, 2018
Nancy Newman Photography
(714) 317-1518
After the event, guests also had the opportunity to help decorate the float and put on the finishing touches to bring the floral masterpiece to life.
The float, which will make its debut in front of more than 700,000 onlookers along the parade route and an estimated 80 million television viewers as it cruises down the five-mile parade route on Tuesday, Jan. 1, is a detailed replica of Carnival’s first new ship on the West Coast in 20 years, Carnival Panorama, scheduled to enter service in December 2019.
Comprised of tens of thousands of flower petals from more than 100 countries representing Carnival’s diverse team of employees, the float showcases several of the line’s signature design features including the iconic red and blue funnel, water park and Lido Deck party. The float will also include a new feature debuting on Carnival Panorama, Sky Zone, the first trampoline park at sea, with a working trampoline and jumpers in the front of the float. Additionally, the float will salute the brave members of the Armed Forces with a special appearance by former Miss USA and Carnival Vista Godmother Deshauna Barber.
Crystal Cruises is a luxury cruise line that elicits a high level of loyalty among cruisers who return to the ships again and again for long all-inclusive voyages. The line’s two ocean ships, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, are especially beautiful and have long had plenty of features, entertainment and amenities to please travelers seeking an upscale cruising experience.
Longtime Crystal Cruisers probably will continue to call the main dining room, The Crystal Dining Room, by its old name. But this open-seating restaurant that seats about 500 people is now Waterside, with a whole new look.
The venue serves international classic and modern cuisine, paired with unlimited fine wines, spirits and beers. Menus change daily, and cruisers don’t have assigned dining times. Waterside now features more intimate seating — with tables for two and four — as well as contemporary finishes, integrated lighting, a new ceiling feature and “tile” panels that cut down on noise and creates a cozier atmosphere.
The focus is on offering a more flexible meal experience throughout the ship. Passengers can eat when they want and where they want with additional eateries now on the ship.
The ship buffet, formerly called Lido Café is now The Marketplace. This venue becomes Churrascaria at night, a Brazilian steakhouse with unlimited choices of meats and buffet options. It’s open seating, and you don’t need a reservation.
Also, on Deck 12 in the ship’s Trident Area adjacent to the pool area is a new restaurant called Silk Kitchen & Bar. This eatery replaces Tastes and now serves lunches and dinners offering Asian-inspired dishes, primarily Chinese comfort food. Reservations are required for dinner, which is served family style.
Umi Uma (rebranded and replacing the former Silk Road) is the magnificent restaurant and sushi bar in collaboration with celebrity chef Nobu. Umi Uma is one of the great culinary delights at sea, with Nobu creating his popular Japanese-Peruvian fusion dishes. The menu offers numerous courses and choices. I ate with a group of eight, and we shared items like lobster tacos, Wagyu beef rib-eye steak, stir-fried shrimp and scallops, grilled Chilean sea bass and udon noodles until we could eat no more – even though we wanted to.
Crystal Serenity features its usual lineup of enrichment talks from a wide range of expert speakers who touch on all kinds of topics of interest, such as history, photography, politics, finance, nature and geology.
The ship also offers several live-music performers who play in the lounge venues of the ship, rotating among The Cove, Stardust Club, Palm Court and Avenue Saloon. Crystal also has added a bold new production show to Crystal Serenity. “Crystal on Broadway” is a three-part musical that combines songs from “Something Rotten,” “West Side Story” and “Rent.”
Extra Space
With the ship redesign and refurbishment, Crystal Serenity’s capacity dropped to 980 passengers from 1,070. The crew complement stayed the same, however. This means you get a higher crew-to-passenger ratio (for even better service) and more space per person on the ship.
There are 36 new Crystal Seabreeze Penthouse cabins on Deck 10.
More Cabin Choices
Crystal Seabreeze Penthouses (36 cabins) and Crystal Seabreeze Penthouse Suites (two cabins) are new stateroom categories located on Deck 10. These staterooms feature butler service and contemporary design touches, with gemstone-colored velvets, natural materials and brushed brass finishes with marble details. The Seabreeze Penthouses also feature unique entry vestibules shared between two suites and recessed from the corridor. This allows cruisers two connect two suites for traveling with family and friends. In-room specialty dining and unlimited reservations at specialty restaurants are among the enhanced services enjoyed by Penthouse guests.
The Seabreeze Penthouse cabins offer large walk-in closets and huge walk-in showers with three water-flow settings, including rainfall.
The Palm Court lounge and bar has been redesigned to add new furniture and add a culinary area.
Fresh Looks
The redesign touched almost all the public areas, with fresh carpeting, furniture and finishes throughout Crystal Serenity. The most-notable changes took place in Palm Court and the Stardust Club.
Palm Court has a lighter and more-spacious setup, with a new bar and the stage area now set up for an “in-the-round” concept next to the dance floor. This space located at the top of the ship on Deck 12 also has new lighting, carpeting and furniture with a more intimate configuration. The former stage area is now a culinary space for serving pastries and snacks. Palm Court now offers a more dramatic feel for its daily afternoon tea time and music event.
Stardust Club has been reworked with a new dance floor and updated bar. The club now offers a special Stardust Supper Club events on black-tie-optional nights onboard. This is a dinner with live music and dancing that is available by reservation and seats just more than 100 people.
Pulse, the ship’s disco, and Resorts World Casino at Seas also received new modern warm-toned carpets and finishes.
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Holland America Line's High Dive Burger from the Dive-In
It’s a meal that’s unpretentious and basic in its conception.
But when done right, the classic burger can highlight your day.
Maybe that’s why so many cruise lovers are also burger aficionados. Nothing quite beats biting into a hearty juicy cheeseburger when hunger strikes after your day of exploring on excursions ashore or when it’s lunchtime after a morning spent playing and sunning by the pool.
I’ve researched over the years, downing dozens of ground beef patties slathered in everything from bacon and cheese to chili and jalapenos.
Here are the seven best burgers you can get on a cruise ship. These are taste-tested and Cruise Addicts-approved.
Salty Dog Gastropub on Princess Cruises
The Ernesto at Salty Dog Gastropub on Crown Princess.
This eatery serves up comfort food in a bar setting for casual dinners on select Princess Cruises’ ships. The highlight of the menu (cover charge) is The Ernesto, a gourmet creation named to honor celeb chef Ernesto Uchimura who created the Salty Dog menu. The Ernesto is a juicy ground steak and pork rib patty cooked to perfection and stacked high on a brioche bun with gruyere cheese, caramelized kimchi, breaded jalapenos and an onion aioli spread.
Just try to walk past without grabbing a burger and fries. The smell wafts across the lido deck on Carnival Cruise Line ships and beckons to cruisers who form long lines to snatch up a variety of great burgers available because of Carnival’s tasty partnership with celebrity chef Guy Fieri. The nearby toppings bar lets you customize your burger with chopped-up bacon, fried mushrooms, and caramelized onions, plus condiments like Cajun ranch dressing and barbecue sauces.
Trident Grill on Crystal Ocean Cruises
A cheeseburger with chili and a side of sweet potato fries on Crystal Serenity.
The burgers are made fresh to order and served up with bacon, cheese and sides of either french fries or sweet potato fries. I customized mine with a dollop of meaty chili for one of my lunches while onboard Crystal Serenity. I loved these burgers so much, I lunched on them three times in one week.
Pool Grill on Viking Ocean Cruises
The Viking Burger on Viking Orion.
This eatery features a menu with an all-star lineup of burger creations. Go for the classic Viking Burger with cheddar, bacon, barbecue sauce and sweet red onion marmalade, or try varieties like the Pancho Villa burger (with blue cheese, jalapeno mayo and guacamole) or the Pastrami King (black angus, pastrami, double American cheese and chili fries).
These burgers are calorie bombs jam-packed with flavor.
Dive In on Holland America Line
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Dive In has you covered with amazing burgers on select Holland America ships when hunger strikes. The Cannonball features a juicy beef burger, chopped lettuce, sliced tomato, applewood bacon, sweet caramelized onion, and Gouda cheese stacked high on a toasted brioche bun. The basic but satisfying High-Dive has American cheese, lettuce, and tomato. The eatery also offers one of the best veggie burgers at sea. The Freestyle is a grilled portobello mushroom that you can customize with your favorite toppings.
Waves Grill on Oceania Cruises
You can order poolside table service at Waves Grill to get gourmet burgers on Oceania ships.
This comfy al fresco venue is set up just steps from the pool on Oceania ships and offers a way to get a quick delicious meal before you head back to the relaxation of your lounger and swim time.
Waiters will take your order tableside and deliver a fresh, gourmet burger made to your liking. Waves Grill has a deep roster of burgers, including the Classic with Swiss or American cheese, the Texan with grilled onions, bacon, and bourbon barbecue sauce, the Swiss with sautéed garlic mushroom buttons, and the Romano with provolone, roasted peppers, and pesto sauce on Ciabatta.
Sometimes, you want the reliable taste of a familiar American comfort food when you are traveling on the rivers in Europe. Crystal River Cruises delivers a fantastic burger that is a nice change of pace from your meals of pork schnitzel, duck confit, Hungarian goulash, and beef Wellington.
The Bistro offers made-to-order burgers any time of day. I went with the standard cheeseburger, and it was delivered with a steak knife in order to cut the towering, cheesy creation down to size. Be sure to order the basket of fries, too.
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