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Princess Cruises announced a partnership with the premium Italian coffee brand, Lavazza, making it the Official Coffee Partner for all its ships. This collaboration aims to enhance the guest experience by offering Lavazza's high-quality coffee options onboard. Starting this spring, passengers can enjoy various coffee offerings, including hot drinks and Ready-to-Drink cans. Additionally, the partnership will include unique coffee-inspired dinners and marketing campaigns. John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, emphasized the importance of coffee in the cruise experience, while Lavazza's Camille Vareille expressed excitement over showcasing their products to a broader audience.

Carnival Cruise Line has opened reservations for its new ship, Carnival Firenze, which is set to sail year-round from Long Beach, California starting May 2024 through April 2025. This vessel celebrates Italian culture and offers 15 different itineraries ranging from three to seven days, visiting popular destinations in Baja Mexico and the Mexican Riviera. Notable inaugural cruises include a 5-Day cruise to Cabo San Lucas and Ensenada, departing May 2, 2024. Carnival Firenze joins the fleet's offerings, enhancing the Carnival Fun Italian Style experience introduced with Carnival Venezia.

Cunard has launched the 'Sea Views' exhibition, curated by renowned photographer Mary McCartney, celebrating over a century of Cunard's history. This exhibition highlights two significant milestones: Cunard's introduction of onboard photography and the centenary of the first round-the-world voyage on the Laconia, which began on November 21, 1922. The digital exhibition features a rich collection of archival photos and images submitted by guests, showcasing the glamour and experiences aboard Cunard's ships. The exhibition is available at www.cunard.com/seaviews.

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated a historic milestone, becoming the first cruise line to serve over 100 million guests since its inception in 1972. President Christine Duffy recognized the occasion at PortMiami, emphasizing the brand's commitment to a fun, inclusive atmosphere. The cruise line is actively expanding its fleet, with three new ships set to join by spring 2024. Upcoming vessels include Carnival Venezia, launching in May for year-round operations in New York, and Carnival Jubilee, which will sail from Galveston. The company continues to grow as a leader in the cruise industry.

Seabourn has announced the sale of its ultra-luxury cruise ship, Seabourn Odyssey, to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL). The vessel will continue to operate scheduled voyages until August 22, 2024, before being delivered to MOL after a charter agreement. President Natalya Leahy highlighted the fleet's optimization and mentioned the introduction of Seabourn Pursuit, boosting the fleet's modernity with an average age of just seven years. This strategic move allows Seabourn to expand its offerings in ultra-luxury expedition travel, promising new itineraries across all continents with enhanced guest capacity.

Carnival Corporation & plc has scheduled a conference call for March 27, 2023 at 10 a.m. EDT to update analysts on its business performance. The call will be available via the company's websites. Carnival is the largest global cruise company, operating several cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

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Princess Cruises marked a significant milestone with the float out of the Sun Princess at Fincantieri Shipyard, Italy, on March 8, 2023. The ship's Madrina, Simona Stumberger, was honored for her exemplary service. The Sun Princess will accommodate 4,300 guests and feature innovative spaces such as The Dome and Horizons Dining Room. Designed for sustainability, it will be powered by Liquified Natural Gas and equipped with advanced waste management systems. The ship is set to launch inaugural cruises in 2024, expanding Princess's offerings in the Mediterranean and Europe.

Holland America Line is celebrating its 150th Anniversary by launching new extended Legendary Voyages ranging from 25 to 59 days. These itineraries offer rich experiences across numerous global destinations including Alaska, Japan, and the South Pacific. The lineup features three new trips: the 28-day Arctic Circle Solstice, a 53-day Majestic Japan, and a 28-day Coral Triangle voyage. Guests can enjoy the early booking "Have It All" package, which includes shore excursion credits and upgraded amenities. With many departures from North America, these cruises enhance accessibility for travelers.

Cunard has unveiled its Winter 2025 program, featuring over 133 voyages to 159 destinations worldwide. Notably, the Queen Anne will embark on her inaugural World Voyage on January 9, 2025, covering five continents and more than 30 ports in a 107-night journey from Southampton. Additionally, the Queen Elizabeth will sail ten summer voyages in Alaska in 2024, starting July 11, 2024. Cunard emphasizes a luxury experience with premium itineraries, including new destinations and maiden calls in Alaska, Australia, Japan, and more. Early booking opens for World Club members on March 15, 2023.