Azamara Quest Sails into Havana and History

MIAMI, FL March 31, 2017 –The Azamara Quest, one of Azamara Club Cruises boutique up market ships arrived at Cuba’s Sierra Maestra terminal for the first time today making history. The ship is just a handful of American owned ships which has been granted permission by the Cuban government to schedule sailings to the island once off-limits to American citizens. Sailing down the Bahía de la Habana and along Havana’s famous El Malecón, the guests had magnificent views of the local shoreline before turning alongside Cuba’s Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro through the Canal de Entrada to dock. Azamara

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Upgrades For The Elegant Explorer – Holland America’s Prinsendam

By Liam P. Cusack New York, NY – March 30, 2017: Holland America Line’s beloved ms Prinsendam, otherwise known as “The Elegant Explorer,” has a new look. During an annual dry-docking that saw Holland America’s new logo affixed to the Prinsendam‘s smokestack, the beloved vessel also saw upgrades throughout the ship. The Prinsendam is the smallest and the oldest of Holland America’s fleet. She began life in 1988 as the Royal Viking Sun for Royal Viking Line. When Royal Viking was purchased by Cunard Line she retained her name but began sporting Cunard’s colors. After a four-year stint with Holland America’s

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