Cruising in Central America

• New Programs •
Princess Cruises has launched a new blog, www.linkedbythesea.com, featuring stories from passengers and crew members that explore relationships that began or were rekindled at sea. American Cruise Lines has introduced expanded benefits for members of its Eagle Society loyalty program. Seabourn has launched Seabourn Conversations, an onboard enrichment and special guest entertainment program that includes celebrities and guest experts, to augment existing entertainment.

Celebrity Cruises has joined forces with Billboard to launch a series of shipboard musical programs, among them a music game show, a music trivia series, prize giveaways and theme parties. Celebrity is also partnering with lifestyle brand Zumba Fitness to offer guests a variety of its exercise classes. Holland America Line (HAL) has enhanced its Dancing With the Stars: At Sea theme cruises with additional professional and celebrity dancers from ABC’s popular “Dancing With the Stars” series. HAL has also announced On Deck for a Cause, a noncompetitive 5k fundraising walk on every sailing to benefit international cancer organizations in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, the Netherlands and Germany.