MSC Cruises receives biggest ship ever built in Italy
MSC Cruises has officially taken delivery of its new flagship MSC Seaview, the biggest ship built in Italy, measuring 12 storeys high and the length of 26 buses lined up bumper to bumper.
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CLIA opens agent registration for three autumn events
Agent registration has opened for three key CLIA UK and Ireland events in autumn.
Silversea bookings for Legends of Cruising – World Cruise 2020 breaks records
It seems cruise fever has taken over 2018 as Silversea marked a record number of bookings since the opening of Legends of Cruising - World Cruise 2020.
Agent alert: Earn 1,000 reward points with Celebrity Cruises
Premium cruise line of the stars Celebrity Cruises has announced its latest brochure with great fanfare, by giving travel agents the chance to grab up to “1,000 celebrity rewards on…
Brittany Ferries adds two new Stena E-Flexers as part of £400m refurb
Brittany Ferries just announced it will bolstering its fleet with two new ships as part of the French shipping companies £400m drive to refresh and modernise its current fleet of 12. Both of…
Explore the world’s greatest rivers through National Geographic Expeditions
In the spirit of adventure and conservation, National Geographic Expedition launched river cruises in the UK in partnership with Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours.
CLIA boosts agent interaction with new podcast and vlog launch
Following the CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) revision of 2017 passengers figures closing the week on Friday, the organisation has kicked off Monday by announcing a slew of…
Walk this way: Give your holidays a step up with BSpoke Tours
There are road tours, cruising tour and scenic flights. But in this article, we’re focusing on the most immersive and active of them all – the walking tour. Here are some walking holidays…
Azamara Club Cruises unveils 2020 itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises reveals the 2020 itineraries that will take guests to new destinations in South Africa, French Polynesia, and Hawaii.
The River Cruise Line new brochure unveils new ships and itineraries
Following its takeover last year by Arena Travel, River Cruise Line has unveiled its latest line-up of new itineraries with the launch of its 2019 brochure which, compounded by seven fresh…
Dreamlines CEO Felix Schneider: “Acquisitions can be a good instrument to achieve our goal”
Money well spent! After closing a round of funding, Dreamlines, Europe’s largest online travel agency for cruise travel, acquired rival Cruise 1st.
From rivals to allies: Two cruise OTAs unite to take on the world
Online cruise portal and OTA, Dreamlines, today announced its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Cruise 1st, a UK-based cruise specialist, signalling its entry into new key markets.
Pandaw promises never a dull moment on new cruise along the Hooghly
Pandaw, the self-styled ‘pioneer of boutique river expeditions’ in SE Asia has released details of its new week long odyssey on the Lower Ganges, ready to raise its sails at the end of 2018.
Windstar Cruises update the Concierge Collection with 44 new tours
Small-ship luxury cruise operators Windstar Cruises has announced that it is boosting the ‘Concierge Collection’ shore excursions from 46 to 90 this summer.
Cunard sends the refitted Queen Victoria on maiden call to Ireland
Following the €39 million (£34 million) refurbishment of its luxury liner Queen Victoria last year, luxury cruise company Cunard have announced the Vista-class cruise liner will be heading…
Acclaimed singer Elaine Paige launches Seabourn Ovation in Malta
Ultra-lux cruisers Seabourn, the Seattle based subsidiary of Carnival Corporation, held a rather glam naming ceremony for new ship the Seabourn Ovation in baroque harbour town, and current…
VIDEO: This ship was cut in half, only to emerge 14.9 metres longer
Following the completion of a complex lengthening and refurbishing project, Silver Spirit is now ready to sail and has embarked on its inaugural voyage.
Thailand’s biggest travel trade show hits Pattaya for the first time
Following the success of last year’s final event in Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) is heading south to the ever popular Thai beach town of Pattaya for TTM+ ‘Amazing Gateway to…
Voyager of the Seas returns to Singapore in time for the Indian holidays
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has announced the return of Voyager of the Seas to Singapore to serve its longest-running programme yet.
Viking launches the ‘longest-ever continuous round the world cruise’
Californian cruise masters Viking claimed the honour of operating the ‘longest-ever continuous World Cruise itinerary’ when it unveiled its new Ultimate World Cruise yesterday.
Rocco Forte Hotels and Silversea Cruises unite to offer the best of land and sea
For the first time, the two privately-owned Italian companies have announced a partnership to offer guests additional convenience and an ‘ultra-luxury’ experience both by land and by sea.
MSC Cruises introduces its next flagship, MSC Grandiosa
MSC Cruises unveils the next flagship of its fleet, to be christened in Hamburg on 2 November 2019: the MSC Grandiosa.
MSC Cruises celebrates ten years in Japan with unique nine-day itinerary
Swiss cruise giant MSC Cruises saw the arrival of MSC Splendida in Shanghai yesterday, completing her maiden Asian journey from her European home to the Chinese port by way of Dubai, UAE.…
DFDS will have the largest ship in the English Channel by 2021
To continuously meet customers’ demands, DFDS has decided to deploy a new ship specifically designed for the English Channel and it will be ready to set sail in 2021.
Luxury cruising at its finest: CLIA to host two-day showcase in Spain
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), one of the cruise industry’s largest trade associations, will be launching a luxury cruise showcase on 15-16 October.
Cruise Baltic set to train international TAs at CLIA Conference 2018 after successful Cruise360
Cruise Baltic made a strong impression at the annual Cruise360 trade show this week. Putting the spotlight on trade and how it intends to support TAs with the knowledge of how best to…
Norwegian Bliss makes European debut
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship debuts in Europe before its inaugural tour around the U.S. and official christening in Washington.
Pandaw announces one-time Asia voyage through southern Burma
Asia cruise pioneer Pandaw has announced a new river and ocean voyage that will explore southern Burma, setting sail on 28 February 28 2019.
World’s largest cruise ship with over-the-top features sets sail from Barcelona
Symphony of the Seas is the largest – and most audacious – cruise ship in the world and it just sailed from Barcelona on its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean.
Crystal unveils 45 new Crystal Getaways for 2018, set to sail between May and November
Two years on from announcing their entry into the river cruise market with the unveiling of the repurposed Crystal Mozart. Crystal River Cruises has created new ‘Crystal Getaways’ for…
More than 600 UK and Ireland agents headed to the 5,518-berth Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean launched their newest ship - and the largest cruise ship in the world - the Symphony of the Seas in Saint-Nazaire, France, last week. The cruise line has a trade-specific…
Hotelbeds group nets €110M from sales of Destination Management operations to TUI
Hotelbeds Group has announced the sale of its Destination Management operations for enterprise value of €110 million to TUI.
This goes against the grain of Hotelbeds' recent behaviour as…
How Carnival’s new partnership will expand tourism in Japan and create Asian cruise hub
This time last year, the Japanese government announced confirmation of their plans to improve and enhance the capabilities of six ports, in order to attract investment from cruise lines and…
How Oceania Cruises new 180-day voyage will leave an indelible impression
Oceania Cruises has unveiled its most unique and diverse Around the World in 180 Days voyage to date, departing on January 8, 2020.
Cruise Burgundy: onboard a hotel barge with European Waterways
Cruise through Burgundy with European Waterways on its luxury hotel barge L'Art de Vivre.
On the way visit beautiful medieval towns and villages, chateaux and cathedrals, while back…
Celebrity Cruises announces new sailings from Southampton
Celebrity Cruises has added three sailings from Southampton for 2019 and will cruise to the Mediterranean in the school summer holidays for the first time.
Destinations will include…
Ponant launches Mediterranean & Northern Europe brochure
Ponant has published a Mediterranean & Northern Europe brochure with itineraries for summer 2019.
The cruise company has included its latest additions in the PONANT EXPLORERS series,…
NCL celebrates construction milestone for new ship
Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the start of construction for its newest ship.
Named Norwegian Encore, it will sail the Caribbean from Miami seasonally beginning in autumn 2019.…
Colour your Bangkok experience with a stroll through the city’s vibrant creative hub
The whirling waters of the Chao Phraya River have long been a symbol of Bangkok, and the evolution of the riverbank has lured young artists and entrepreneurs to the area too, bringing an…
Sail ‘To the Top of the World’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
With destination experience topping the over-50s wish list when it comes to choosing a holiday, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released four sailings ‘To the Top of the World' in 2018/19,…
Uniworld expands its sales team
Uniworld has expanded its sales team with appointment of Lucy Hone to newly created role of Sales Manager South.
Hone (pictured) started the role on 2 January and is responsible for…
CLIA releases 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released the 2018 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, offering a look at the cruise sector’s overall global economic impact as well as the…
Fred. Olsen appoints Ben Williams as head of marketing
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced the appointment of Ben Williams as its new head of marketing, with effect from 1 March 2018.
Ben has been promoted from his previous role as Fred.…
Clia’s Andy Harmer outlines the experiences offered on cruise holidays
What was your New Year’s Resolution? Is it still intact?
Probably not, like most of the population! How about resolving to try new experiences, and to do things differently in 2018,…
Celebrity speakers confirmed for UK-based ship
Princess Cruises has revealed its second round of celebrities who will speak on Southampton-based ship Sapphire Princess this year.
The 2,670-guest vessel will head to northern Europe and…
Record-breaking number of cruise guests set course for Denmark
An all-time high number of cruise guests are heading towards Denmark in 2018.
Copenhagen, will receive the majority of guests, but based upon numbers collected by CruiseCopenhagen, most…
Star Cruises transforms SuperStar Gemini into floating hotel in Sanya
Sanya, China - Star Cruises will transform SuperStar Gemini into a floating hotel from 7 to 16 February 2018 at Sanya Phoenix Island International Port.
Princess Cruises opens treehouse in Alaska
Princess Cruises has introduced a 500 square feet treehouse at its Mount McKinley Wilderness Lodge, near Denali National Park in Alaska.
The treehouse offers panoramic views of Denali –…
European Waterways offers spring savings
European Waterways is offering up to 20% off both cabins and charters in Burgundy, France on its spring 2018 hotel barge cruising season.
The offer is available for selected departures in…
Hapag-Lloyd launches main catalogue for expedition ship
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has presented its first English-language main catalogue for its new expedition class, together with announcing more specific details.
The HANSEATIC inspiration, the…
Viking announces 2019 river cruise programme
Viking has announced its new 2019 river cruise programme, which features destinations across Europe, France, Portugal, Egypt, China and Russia with cultural experiences and…
Princess Cruises unveils new Stephen Schwartz production
Princess Cruises has revealed details of the third production show it has created in partnership with Oscar-winning composer, Stephen Schwartz.
‘The Secret Silk’ tells the story of a…
Summer sport to be broadcast on UK-based ship
Princess Cruises will broadcast this summer’s major sporting events on its UK ship, Sapphire Princess.
The 2,670-guest vessel will sail on a series of voyages to the Mediterranean and…
Celebrity Edge inaugural season to begin ahead of schedule
Celebrity Cruises has announced the expansion of the inaugural season of Celebrity Edge as the ship will be completed ahead of schedule and enter service earlier than planned.
The change…
Middle East travel firms need to get ship shape
The cruise industry provides a huge ‘porthole’ of opportunity for savvy Middle East travel firms over the next 12 months, says Peter Whittle, global sales director, Traveltek Group Ltd.…
Viking welcomes ship to Los Angeles for first time
Viking® has welcomed its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®to Los Angeles, also the home of the company’s U.S. headquarters.
The ship is currently sailing the 141-day World Cruise from Miami…
APT launches New Year Sale and incentive
APT has launched its New Year Sale enabling travel agents to offer clients savings across its 2018 and 2019 holidays.
The sale runs until 28 February 2018 or until sold out.
Savings…
Book a 2018 trip and save 20% with Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries is cutting 2018 ferry fares to Ireland by 20% for bookings made by 23 January.
The savings are on all cruise ferry sailings between the UK and Ireland, and on the Dublin…
Royal Caribbean reveals new brand campaign
Royal Caribbean has revealed its new brand campaign ‘This is How to Holiday’.
The cruise line will invest heavily in digital and VOD advertising to reach target audiences more frequently…
CMV launches cruise brand for Mexican market
British based cruise operator, CMV Travel and Leisure Group Limited (CMV) has announced the deployment of its ship Magellan to the Pacific Coast of Mexico for winter 2019 to support the…
China’s ‘Coconut City’ now open to Southeast Asian tourists
The Haikou Tourism Development Commission of China recently bared plans to welcome Vietnamese and Philippine visitors.
The Hainan province-based agency announced that it was collaborating…
Ponant Icebreaker: a first in the cruising world
PONANT has confirmed the order for the first electric hybrid icebreaker, propelled by Liquefied Natural Gas. A first in the cruising world.
The PONANT Icebreaker will be for luxury polar…
A-Rosa joins forces with Alder Hey children’s charity
River cruise line A-ROSA and Alder Hey Children’s Charity have joined forces for 2018, to help families with children who are recovering from long-term illness.
Part of the new…
CLIA reveals theme of 2018 conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the theme for the CLIA Cruise Conference as ‘Generation Cruise’.
It has named 2018 #GenerationCruise and with over 1.9 million…
MSC Cruises offers Wave promotion and incentive
MSC Cruises is offering an all-inclusive drinks package included when booking a Fantastica Experience Fare.
The ‘Wave’ promotion applies to all cruises that set sail in the Summer 2018,…
Travel 2 launches new Cruise Plus mini brochure
Travel 2 has introduced a mini brochure dedicated to cruise itineraries.
The 44-page brochure has been created in response to a 31 per cent increase in cruise revenue this year for the…
Meet Love Islanders with Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is launching a turn-of-year period incentive campaign with some of the stars of TV’s Love Island.
They have joined forces to thank travel agents for their sales…
European Waterways reintroduces Italian Opera Cruise
European Waterways has reintroduced its Opera Cruise for guests who book the 7-night, August 26, 2018 departure of its 20-passenger La Bella Vita hotel barge.
In addition to a 6-night…
Celebrity Cruises hosts luxury focused agent masterclasses
Agents can brush up on their knowledge of Celebrity Cruises’ latest announcements, including new ships, major refurbishments and itineraries with interactive workshops this December.
On…
Silversea appoints new managing director
Silversea Cruises has announced that Peter Shanks is joining the company in the role of managing director, UK and Ireland.
Based in the London office, he will report to CEO Roberto…
Celebrate with Carnival’s 12 days of Xmas incentive
Carnival Cruise Line is launching its ’12 Days of Christmas’ booking incentive which gives agents the chance to win themed gifts such as hampers, restaurant and store vouchers, gadgets and…
CroisiEurope launches cruise taking in 2020 Passion Play
CroisiEurope has announced details of a Danube cruise that includes two nights in Oberammergau plus seats for the world-famous 2020 Passion Play.
From 16 May to 4 October 2020, the…
Princess Cruises to name next ship Sky Princess
Princess Cruises has announced its fourth Royal-class ship will be named Sky Princess.
Sky Princess is scheduled to launch in October 2019 on a series of Mediterranean voyages and will…
Princess Cruises announces longest ex-UK sailing
Princess Cruises has announced that 2019 will see its longest ever season sailing from the UK.
More than one million cruise nights will be available on voyages from Southampton and Dover.…
Transform fly-cruise bookings with new selling guide
Celebrity Cruises has introduced a dedicated selling guide for agents to book holidays via its new booking system, AirWaves.
With tips for maximising the revenue potential of the new…
Bhaya Group show faith in former cruise manager
Luxury cruise operators, Bhaya Group has revealed that a former cruise manager has been appointed as general manager, with immediate effect.
River Cruise Excellence Awards winners announced
Those who contribute to the growing success of the river cruise industry were recently recognised at an awards ceremony at the seventh annual CLIA River Cruise Conference in Amsterdam.…
It’s time to embrace the river cruise trend
The time is right to capitalise on the huge swell in demand for river cruises, says Kirsty Orr, chief operations officer, Traveltek Group Ltd.
"Consumer demand for river cruises…
Globus “joohm ree-up soo-a” to Cambodia at GSA conference
The Globus family of brands hosted its annual General Sales Agent (GSA) conference in Cambodia recently, with 28 representatives and agents from across five continents reuniting in Siem…
MSC announces name of new ship
MSC Cruises has announced the name of its first Meraviglia Plus ship, which will be called MSC Grandiosa.
The announcement was made by the company's executive chairman, Pierfrancesco…
U by Uniworld offers cruises for all agents
Following the U by Uniworld’s “Sneak Peek” cruise on The B last month, the company says there has been much interest for the new brand, particularly amongst travel industry partners, who…
HH Travel sends Chinese travellers “pole to pole”
Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has announced a unique collaboration with China’s leading luxury travel brand, HH Travel.
European Waterways announces two-week trips
Luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways is offering new “Back-to-Back” two-week cruise options.
Next Summer guests can book the Panache hotel barge in Champagne and…
World’s largest athlete meets world’s largest cruise line
Princess Cruises, the world’s largest international premium cruise line announced today that Yao Ming and his wife, Ye Li, will serve as Inaugural Cruise Ambassadors for Princess Cruises in…
Traveltek unveils next-generation cruise platform
Traveltek Group Ltd has unveiled its next-generation cruise booking platform on the opening day of WTM.
Traveltek CruiseNX offers travel and cruise specialists enhanced capabilities…
South Pacific Cruise Alliance appoint new chairman
The South Pacific Cruise Alliance has announced the election of its new chairman, David Vaeafe, from American Samoa.
Premier and Celebrity partner for new campaign
Premier Holidays and Celebrity Cruises have partnered for a new campaign to promote tailor-made cruise and stay itineraries this winter.
The tour operator has unveiled the campaign…
NCL appoints new marketing director
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the appointment of Karen Sequeira as Marketing & PR Director, UK & Ireland, the Middle East and Africa.
Sequeira will be responsible…
Titan hosts Rhine cruise fam trip
Titan’s agency sales recently hosted a fam onboard its exclusive charter, MS Serenade 1.
The company's Alana Jones, agency sales executive, and Emma Stovold, sales team leader, took…
CMV invites agents to ship visits
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is aiming to invite more than 1000 agents and trade partners on ship visits to view and take lunch on board Columbus, Magellan, Marco Polo & Astoria…
Genting doubles fleet size for Millennials
Genting Cruise Lines commemorated the official handover of World Dream, the newly constructed second new build for Dream Cruises, on 26 October 2017 during a special event in Bremerhaven,…
Virgin Voyages begins construction of first ship
Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages president and CEO Tom McAlpin hosted a ‘Ship Tease’, where details were revealed about the first of three ships debuting in 2020.…
APT tips Mekong river cruises as a top seller for 2018
Travel industry partners will reap the benefits of selling Mekong river cruise holidays for 2018 and 2019 according to tour and cruise operator APT.
APT’s head of sales and…
Royal Caribbean enhances My Club Royal
Royal Caribbean International has announced the latest enhancement to My Club Royal.
Positioned as ‘one site, one log in, one Royal super club’, travel agents will be able…
Azamara announces new destinations and experiences on Pursuit
Azamara Club Cruises has revealed its 2018-19 sailings for the brand’s newest addition, Azamara Pursuit.
The Azamara Pursuit, announced in September, joins sister ships Azamara Quest…
Late fly/cruise option from CMV to Cuba & Caribbean
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced a new fly/cruise option to its forthcoming Cuba, Central America & Caribbean cruise.
Passengers can now fly British Airways from…
Viking orders seven new river ships for 2019
Viking® has announced it has placed an order for seven new river ships that will debut in 2019.
The newbuild order includes six additional Viking Longships®, which will sail the…
Carnival Horizon Dreamscape LED Atrium Sculpture to Feature Artwork Created by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Patients
Carnival Cruise Line announced this week that the massive LED “Dreamscape” atrium sculpture on the new Carnival Horizon will feature colorful, custom-designed artwork created by patients of …
Korea welcomed as new member of the Asia Cruise Cooperation
Hainan Provincial Tourism Development Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Philippine Department of Tourism, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, and Xiamen Municipal Tourism Development Commission…
Edie Rodriquez joins Ponant
Edie Rodriquez has joined Ponant as Americas Brand Chairman & Corporate Special Advisor.
Rodriguez who was formerly CEO and President of Crystal, will be responsible for sales…
Win a £1000 lifestyle voucher with Silversea
Silversea is offering agents the chance to win one of three £1,000 Lifestyle vouchers as part of CLIA’s Plan A Cruise Month.
Agents who make a booking on any the cruise line's 2017,…
NCL vice president calls for Caribbean support
Nick Wilkinson, vice president and managing director UK & Ireland and MEA for Norwegian Cruise Line, has urged the travel industry to continue to show support for the Caribbean following…
European preview announced for Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Edge will set sail in the Mediterranean in summer 2019, calling Rome and Barcelona home from May to October.
Before officially commencing her first summer season, the ship…
Oceania Cruises introduces Europe & The Americas itineraries
Oceania Cruises has introduced the Europe & The Americas 2019 Collection of itineraries which open for sale on October 18.
The voyages feature more than 85 overnight stays and late…
Oceania Cruises Introduces Europe & The Americas Itineraries
Southampton, 16th October 2017: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, introduces the Europe & The Americas 2019 Collection of itineraries…
Oceania Cruises: raising the bar, without dropping anchor
Oceania Cruises, has unveiled enhanced Concierge Level Stateroom amenities which include free laundry and in-stateroom dining service from The Grand Dining Room during lunch and dinner.
Royal Caribbean reveals new family suites
Royal Caribbean International has announced a family and adventure travel experience onboard Symphony of the Seas for next year.
The cruise line’s newest ship will have new dining…
Viking to debut fifth ship next year
Viking® has announced its fifth ship Viking Orion will debut next year.
The godmother will be American chemist and recently retired NASA astronaut Dr. Anna Fisher.
The ship is to…
Silversea announces 2018 Couture Collection
Silversea Cruises is introducing a new 2018 Couture Collection, a series of custom-designed ocean and land adventures.
The inaugural 2018 Couture Collection is a portfolio of nine pre-…
U by Uniworld debuts on Seine
U by Uniworld, the new river cruise brand for 21-45 year olds, debuted its first ship on October 7 in Paris.
The B set sail on its maiden voyage along the Seine River with travel…
CMV offers cruise to the Amazon
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering an adventure cruise to the Amazon onboard Magellan.
The 42-night trip is available on a buy one, get one free basis with fares from…
Ponant launches winter 2018/19 brochure
PONANT has unveiled its new brochure for winter 2018 – 2019.
With the arrival of two brand new explorer-class ships in 2018, Le Lapérouse and Le Champlain, designed for luxury…
Enter Marella: Thomson Cruises announces new name
Thomson Cruises has announced that later this month it will rebrand as Marella Cruises.
The move comes at the same time as Thomson changes to TUI.
The rebrand will see the cruise line…
European Waterways releases 2018/19 brochure
European Waterways has released its 2018/19 brochure, featuring European cruises on the 17 luxury hotel barges in the fleet.
For the first time, it features the new, 12-passenger ‘Spirit…
Hurtigruten: cruise news
Hurtigruten, launched its 2018/ 2019 program in Singapore at a consumer event hosted by its GSA, Scenic Travel. As the largest player in both poles, sailings depart from Norway, Iceland,…
Celebrate Plan A Cruise Month with Holland America Line
To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.
Guests who book a Signature suite or…
Broaden your horizon with Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line and CLIA are inviting agents to ‘Broaden Your Horizon’ next April by joining them on board Carnival Horizon for a two-night conference.
It is aimed at educating…
Earn a £10 Love2Shop voucher with Voyages to Antiquity
Agents will earn a £10 Love2Shop voucher with each Voyages to Antiquity winter sun deal to celebrate Plan A Cruise Month.
This includes Cuba, Mexico and Caribbean bookings made by 31…
Bluebridge scores Air New Zealand Airpoints
Bluebridge Cook Strait Ferry are the latest businesses to join Air New Zealand Airpoints, giving members even more ways to earn their way to their next flight.
A-Rosa river cruise reports UK growth
River cruise line A-ROSA is reporting 80% growth in UK passengers during the last 12 months.
The operator is attributing much of this increase in demand to additional distribution…
Uniworld appoints managing director
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Chris Townson as its UK Managing Director.
He succeeds Kathryn Beadle who recently announced her retirement from the…
Win a £250 Ticketmaster voucher with Silversea
This October, Silversea is giving agents across the UK the chance to win a £250 Ticketmaster voucher as part of the Silversea Advocates recognition programme.
The winners can use the…
Star Cruises scoop best itinerary award
Star Cruises was honoured with the Best Itinerary Award during the Shanghai Cruise Tourism Festival, organized by the Shanghai Baoshan Government at the end of last month.
The award was…
Batam and Bintan push for tourism boost
The Ministry of Tourism for Republic of Indonesia has announced a new collaboration with several ferry operators and tourism industries on Batam and Bintan to help increase the number of…
APT celebrates 90th Birthday and Plan a Cruise Month
Cruise and tour operator APT has launched a special incentive designed to encourage travel agents to book its Asian river cruises during CLIA UK & Ireland’s Plan a Cruise Month.
NCL focuses on UK market
Norwegian Cruise Line has experienced rapid growth worldwide during the past few years, in particular in the UK market, which is now the company's largest international market outside of the…
APT offers incentive during plan a cruise month
Cruise and tour operator APT has launched an incentive designed to encourage travel agents to book its European and Asian river cruises during CLIA UK & Ireland’s Plan a Cruise Month.…
Carnival Corporation will deliver best wifi in cruise industry
Carnival Corporation Will Deliver Best Wi-Fi in Cruise Industry with Launch of MedallionNet
Europa 2 gets a new look
The look, technology and concept of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ ship Europa 2 have been updated.
This has included redesigning the Belvedere lounge on Deck 9 and the Herrenzimmer bar on…
Win a Christmas markets cruise with The River Cruise Line
Book before October 31 for a chance to win a Christmas markets cruise with The River Cruise Line.
The company is offering agents the chance to win a free Christmas markets cruise for two…
Azamara announces expansion of fleet
Azamara Club Cruises® has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase a sister ship to Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, with delivery taking place in March 2018.
“We…
Viking takes delivery of fourth ocean ship
Viking® has announced that it has taken delivery of Viking Sun®, the company’s fourth ocean ship.
The delivery ceremony took place this morning when the ship was presented at…
Win a pre-inaugural sailing on Celebrity Edge
In celebration of Celebrity Cruises’ new TV campaign, which premieres on Tuesday 26 September during Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off, the cruise line is running a booking incentive.…
New Scenic Eclipse Cuba voyage revealed
Scenic has announced a new voyage to onboard discovery yacht Scenic Eclipse in Cuba.
The 14-day Cuba in Depth cruise, which departs Miami on 5 October 2018, has been added to the…
AmaWaterways includes plan a cruise month offers
AmaWaterways is offering €100 onboard credit per stateroom to all 2018 European bookings made during the CLIA Plan a Cruise Month launching October 1, 2017.
This is in addition to…
Saga Cruises expands fleet with Spirit of Adventure
Saga Cruises has confirmed plans to extend its fleet of new build ships with a second new cruise ship.
Spirit of Adventure is expected to be delivered in Summer 2020, joining the Spirit…
Coral Expeditions to build next generation expedition cruise ships
Coral Expeditions, has signed a contract today with Norwegian shipbuilder Vard to build its fourth expedition cruise ship due to be delivered in mid-2019, with a further vessel intended to…
Silversea announces refurbishment plans for two ships
Silversea has announced plans for Silver Wind and Silver Whisper to undergo a refurbishment programme in some areas of the two ships.
Their transformation will be completed in…
Crystal River Cruises welcomes Crystal Mahler
Crystal River Cruises recently officially welcomed Crystal Mahler to its fleet in Germany during a handover ceremony held at MV Werften Shipyard.
The second Rhine Class river ship…
Genting begins river conveyance of World Dream
Genting Cruise Lines has announced the official river conveyance of World Dream, the newest ship for the Dream Cruises fleet.
Taking place on Sunday, 17 September in Papenburg, Germany,…
Holland America Line enhances Asia programme
Holland America Line has announced an enhanced Asia programme for winter 2018/19.
Early bookers can benefit from its Explore4 offer.
The recently refreshed ms Westerdam will offer…
CMV offers value fares for cruises next month
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering cruises for next month with value fares on a 12-night cruise to Spain, Portugal & France and a Northern Lights cruise.
The cruise…
Scenic and Emerald Waterways celebrate River Awards 2017
Scenic and Emerald Waterways recently celebrated their relationship with the trade industry at an awards ceremony at the Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club in Manchester.…
Croisi Europe add the Indochine 11 to Mekong fleet
Croisi Europe has added the deluxe RV Indochine 11 to its Mekong fleet, to cruise the river between Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia.
The 66m by 14.2m vessel,…
New President & CEO of Crystal Cruises Announced
Genting Hong Kong today announced the appointment of travel industry veteran Tom Wolber as the President & CEO of Crystal Cruises effective September 15th.
Mr. Wolber brings over…
Pandaw unveil new ship for Laos flotilla
Pandaw has announce the addition of a third ship to join their Laos Flotilla on the Mekong River in September 2019. This will be the 17th vessel in the Pandaw Fleet that currently ply…
Yorkshire Cruise Show returns to Ilkley
The Yorkshire Cruise Show is returning to Ilkley on 26 September 2017.
It will take place at Ilkley’s Winter Garden, located opposite the train station.
The Kings Hall will also…
Scenic launches 2018/19 luxury Southeast Asia river cruise brochure
Scenic has released its 2018/19 Southeast Asia river cruising with itineraries cruising down the waterways of the Mekong and Irrawaddy rivers.
Across all of the cruise lines six Southeast…
Silversea Cruises announces new sister ship
Silversea Cruises and Fincantieri have announced the signing of a contract worth approximately 310 million euros for the construction of a new ultra-luxury cruise ship.
The ship is…
Mariner Of The Seas’ Last Asian Cruise
Mariner of the Seas,Royal Caribbean International’s biggest cruise ship in Asia, returned to Singapore this weekend before embarking on her longest and final season.
Operating out of Asia…
Shearings launches A-ROSA branded coaches
Shearings has launched two branded A-ROSA coaches, as part of a campaign to promote its 2018 River Cruise programme and mark the new partnership.
The companies have partnered in 2018…
CLIA announces record number of members and CLIA Accredited Masters
This year, CLIA has seen a record number of travel agencies become members in the UK & Ireland, reaching 4,000 for the first time.
Travel agent members in Europe has also increased…
Agents can experience Mekong sailings following Asia cruise conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of the three-night river cruises that will take place after its first Asia Cruise Conference being held in Ho Chi Minh in…
CLIA announces the Family Holiday Association as official charity partner
CLIA has announced that it will be partnering with the Family Holiday Association (FHA) with the goal of providing 250 families with a break as well as working with the charity to raise…
Dates announced for 2018 CLIA conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced the dates for the 12th annual CLIA Conference 2018 which will be held in Southampton on 23 – 25 May 2018 with an optional ship…
Clia releases 2016 Asia cruise industry report
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has released the findings from two new reports about the Asian Cruise market.
The first, 2017 Asia Cruise Trends, is an analysis…
CroisiEurope launches new ship on Mekong
In response to increasing demand for cruises on the Mekong, CroisiEurope has launched a new ship, the RV Indochine II, which will be inaugurated this month in Phnom Penh.
The RV…
Singapore Cruise Centre and PT Nongsa Terminal Bahari sign marketing agreement
Singapore Cruise Centre Pte Ltd (SCC) and PT Nongsa Terminal Bahari (NTB) have entered into a marketing collaboration agreement to promote tourism in Batam and Riau Islands the two companies…
Customised Cruising arrives in Laos
A new development in river cruising in Laos with the launch of an inspired new fleet of five custom-designed river cruisers that will work the upper reaches of the mighty Mekong in northern…
Mundy Cruising agent wins incentive
Mundy Cruising's agent Hayley Meades celebrates winning a cruise for two people to Cuba with Voyages to Antiquity.
To win, she entered the cruise line's booking incentive running…
Asia’s new luxury cruise liner emerges from shipyard
World Dream, the new luxury cruise ship dedicated to the Asian market, has been "floated out" of the shipyard in Germany, bearing distinctive Chinese artwork on its hull.
The new 18-deck,…
Uniworld announces plans for fifth super ship
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is adding a fifth Super Ship to its fleet.
In spring 2018, the River Beatrice will be transformed into the S.S. Beatrice after an extensive…
MSC’s second Seaside class ship enters final phase of construction
MSC Cruises has celebrated the float out of MSC Seaview during a ceremony at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, where the ship is being built.
MSC Seaview is the second of the cruise…
Silversea announces creative partnership with photographer
Silversea Cruises has announced a global creative partnership with photographer Steve McCurry that will chronicle the company's fleet and portfolio expansion.
The partnership is designed…
CMV offers autumn sunshine cruises
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering two autumn cruises to the Canary Islands and Madeira with celebrities on board or to Spain, Portugal and France for city culture this October.…
Celebrity Cruises introduces Mindful Dreams
Celebrity Cruises and Canyon Ranch SpaClub have introduced a new Mindful Dreams wellness programme.
This programme invites travellers to experience new treatments, products and…
Voyages to Antiquity reveals Egyptian and Greek wonders
The Aegean Experience & Cairo cruise from Voyages to Antiquity reveals Greek and Egyptian civilisations.
The 13-day tour combines new shore excursion programme from Cairo with an…
Princess Cruises to sail from Singapore to Alaska
Princess Cruises has revealed plans to operate a new voyage that allows Asian travellers to explore the frozen wonders of Alaska.
The new “Epic Adventure Cruise” voyage will set sail…
Q&A with CroisiEurope’s head of UK sales & marketing
Q&A with Gabrielle Alam, head of UK sales & marketing for CroisiEurope.
1) What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I have been leading Croisieurope’s sales…
Carnival Paradise to offer five additional cruises to Havana from Tampa in 2018
Carnival Cruise Line has added five more voyages featuring extended calls in Havana in 2018.
The new voyages include three five-day cruises to Havana and Cozumel or Key West…
Riviera Travel announces two yachts and new itinerary for Dalmatian Coast
Riviera Travel has announced the launch of two new yachts, the MS Adriatic Sun and the MS Il Mare that will cruise the Dalmatian Coast, as well as a new itinerary on the MS Il Mare -…
Taiwan’s cruise sector surges in 2017
Taiwan's cruise industry continues to experienced strong growth, with double-digit rises in terms of ship and passenger visits in 2017.
According to figures released by Taiwan's…
Coral Expeditions offers trips up PNG river
Australia's Coral Expeditions is allowing adventurous travellers to take a trip up the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea.
The company has unveiled plans for a short series of four…
Azamara expands 2018 and 2019 Cuba itineraries
Azamara Club Cruises® has announced new 2018 and 2019 Cuban itineraries that range from four to fourteen nights and visit Cuban ports such as Cienfuegos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.…
Scenic launches privileges across 2018 Europe river cruises
Scenic has launched its new Scenic Choice privileges, allowing guests to choose from options to enhance their 2018 European River Cruise.
For a limited time, guests can have…
Royal Caribbean starts work on first “Quantum Ultra” ship
Royal Caribbean International has started construction work on its first ever Quantum Ultra ship, to be named "Spectrum of the Seas".
An official steel-cutting ceremony was held at…
European Waterways offers 10% off holidays in France
European Waterways is offering a selection of 2017 late-season specials with 10% off for cabins and whole boat charters.
The specials apply to hotel barges that cruise France’s…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils features for Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed features and amenities for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which will sail to Alaska and the Caribbean with select voyages to the Mexican…
Crystal River Cruises names godmother of Crystal Bach
Crystal River Cruises has announced that soprano vocalist and German performer, Anna-Maria Kaufmann, will be the godmother of Crystal Bach.
The newly-built Rhine Class river ship…
Travel with Voyages to Antiquity experts in 2018
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of onboard speakers and shore excursions in its updated 2018 brochure.
With an average of two experts now confirmed per voyage,…
Maritime christening for Crystal’s new private jet
In true maritime tradition, Crystal Cruises has christened its first aircraft with the breaking of a bottle of champagne over the hull.
Crystal AirCruises, the luxury global tour…
Silversea offers Silver Select promotion on 2017 voyages
Silversea is offering its Silver Select promotion giving guests three ways to enhance voyages.
The promotion offers the choice between a two-category suite upgrade, 50% savings on a…
Seabourn gets connected with Sabre
Seabourn is aiming to generate more travel trade bookings by forming a new partnership with Sabre.
Travel agents using the Sabre GDS will now have the ability to book the luxury…
Titan launches ocean and river cruise 2018 brochures
Titan has launched its new 2018/19 Ocean and River cruise brochures adding more than 40 new itineraries.
The operator has introduced its new partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises®…
Great Cruise Journeys launches early booking offer
Great Cruise Journeys has launched its new cruise brand with an early booking offer on selected AMAWaterways luxury cruise departures in 2018.
For bookings made on or before 31…
Three cruise lines join forces for Scottish agent roadshow
Three cruise lines – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Hurtigruten, the world leader in expedition travel, and Star Clippers – are coming together to host a Scottish roadshow in…
Cruise tourism to bring 4 mn inbound tourists to India
According to Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin J Gadkari, the government will construct cruise terminals at five ports -- Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Kochi and…
Riviera Travel releases new solo traveller collection
Riviera Travel has released its new Solo Traveller Collection brochure with six new tours, which are now available to book for 2018 dates.
The tours include:
Lake Garda, Venice…
Fred. Olsen’s Mike Evans celebrates a quarter of a century with the company
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Mike Evans, head of sales, is celebrating 25 years with the Suffolk-based company.
Evans has fulfilled a number of roles within the sales department of the…
Star Cruises reveals triple Southeast Asian homeports
Star Cruises has revealed plans to homeport one of its ships in three Southeast Asian ports from next month.
From 3 September 2017 onwards, SuperStar Libra will be based at Kuala Lumpur,…
LATA releases updates from members
LATA updates on its members' activity with tour operator news and the latest from hotels and airlines.
Tour operator news
Explora Sacred Valley celebrates its one year anniversary…
CLIA reveals the joy of cruising the Med
By Andy Harmer, senior vice president membership, director at CLIA UK & Ireland.
I was luckily enough to spend a long weekend cruising the Greek islands at the end of last month;…
Paul Gauguin offers 2017 Christmas & New Year voyages
Paul Gauguin Cruises features two seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands voyages on The Gauguin during the festive season.
On the 23 December 2017 voyage, guests can enjoy…
CMV releases second edition Worldwide Cruise Collection brochure
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has a new cruise brochure ‘World Cruise Collection 2018’ Second Edition out this week.
The brochure covers the period from December this year…
American Duchess takes to the Mississippi
The new all-suite, American Duchess, has arrived in New Orleans to undergo final preparations for her August 14, 2017 inaugural sailing.
The vessel is owned and operated by the…
Silversea launches upgraded group sales programme
Silversea has launched a new group sales programme offering more choice, flexibility, and time for travel agents.
The upgraded programme is available for new group bookings on 2017…
Q&A: Joseph Grimley, head of agency sales, Riviera Travel
What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I have been in my role at Riviera Travel for just over five years. The role is responsible for managing sales through…
Advantage announces cruise conference onboard P&O Cruises’ Ventura
Advantage Travel Partnership has announced its cruise conference this year will be a two-night mini cruise onboard P&O's Ventura departing from the Mayflower Terminal in Southampton on…
Signature Luxury Travel & Style magazine unveils luxury cruise awards
The Cruise Issue of Signature Luxury Travel & Style magazine includes the 2017 Best-of-the-Best Luxury Cruise Awards, Australia’s first awards dedicated solely to luxury cruising.…
Q&A with Lisa Jacobs, head of trade sales, CMV
1) What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I joined CMV in 2010 at an exciting stage in our development when we were just getting ready to launch a second ship. In…
