Cruise News Today — February 10, 2023 [VIDEO]

NCL Now Allows Guests to Book Some Entertainment Pre-Cruise

If you’re sailing on Norwegian Cruise Line, you can now pre-book some entertainment prior to your cruise.

There are two booking windows depending on your cabin type or loyalty status. Guests staying in the haven or a suite, or have a platinum, sapphire, diamond, or ambassador loyalty status can book 26 days prior to sailing. Those staying in a club balcony suite, balcony, oceanview, interior, or studio cabin can book entertainment 21 days prior to the cruise.

Show bookings can be made through the Norwegian Cruise Line website or app.

American Queen Voyages Will Be First Cruise Line to Implement Starlink Internet

American Queen Voyages will be the first cruise line to implement SpaceX’s Starlink internet across its entire fleet, which will include 5G cellular backup.

The satellite internet has already been installed on American Queen, American Countess, and Ocean Navigator. It will be added to the line’s other four vessels before they set sail this year.

Wifi is included on American Queen Voyages, which means all guests will be able to take advantage of the high-speed internet service no matter where their ship or riverboat is.

STORY: U.S. Cruise Line Will Be First to Implement Starlink Satellite Internet Across Its Fleet

Princess Cruises to Call on New Virginia Port in 2024

Princess Cruises will be calling on Yorktown, Virginia next summer, making it the first major cruise line to visit the east coast destination.

Five calls are planned to Yorktown in 2024: three on Island Princess and two on Emerald Princess. The port will provide easy access for guests to visit the historical cities of Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown.

Details including specific sailing dates and itineraries will be announced by Princess soon.

STORY: Princess Cruises Adds New East Coast Port to Select 2024 Itineraries

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