Ceremony marks presentation of Silver Muse
Silver Muse, the new ultra-luxury cruise ship built by Fincantieri for Silversea Cruises, was presented yesterday at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente.
At 40,700 gross tons and…
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Titan launches new MS Serenade 1 River Cruise Brochure for 2018
For the first time ever Titan, the escorted tour and cruise operator, has exclusively chartered a river cruise vessel, the MS Serenade 1 for a full season in 2017 and 2018. Titan took…
Princess Cruises to partner with Phillip Schofield
Princess Cruises has announced a brand partnership with TV personality, Phillip Schofield. The British favourite will become the line’s first brand ambassador in the UK.
Schofield will…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Premium All Inclusive in the UK
Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced its latest innovative cruise concept for the UK market, changing the face of holidays at sea by bringing the all-inclusive holiday trend to the premium…
Silversea’s new Galapagos itineraries set sail
Luxury expedition cruise specialist, Silversea Expeditions, has recently launched the first of two new seven-night Galapagos itineraries. The 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will…
AIDA makes maiden call in Shanghai
AIDAbella has become the first cruise ship in the AIDA fleet to sail past Shanghai's high-rise skyline, before the ship docked at the city's International Cruise Terminal at 0630 on Sunday…
Beds on Board looks to boost English tourism market
The English tourism market is being boosted by a unique concept to add 20,000 beds without any impact on the country’s environment or infrastructure.
Based in Hampshire, but operating…
Premier Holidays introduces luxury cruising for 2017
Premier Holidays has introduced cruising itineraries to its 2017 Luxury Collection.
The new Luxury Collection brochure – which showcases a selection of high-end properties in spectacular…
Silversea Cruises takes delivery of Silver Muse
Silver Muse, the new ultra-luxury cruise ship built by Fincantieri for Silversea Cruises, has been officially handed over at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente.
Guests…
Bangkok welcomes largest cruise ship
The largest cruise ship currently sailing in Asian waters, Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas, has made its maiden call in Bangkok.
The 347-metre-long, 2,090-cabin vessel docked in…
David Hasselhoff – The Official World-Fan-Cruise
On 4th November 2019 Costa Favolosa will prepare for David Hasselhoff´s appearance. You will have to decide quickly if you want to join The Hoff on this once-in-a-lifetime cruise.A…
Windstar Cruises appoints Natalie Drain
Windstar Cruises announces the appointment of Natalie Drain to senior manager purchasing for marine fleet operations beginning March 31.
Drain brings a wealth of knowledge and experience…
Princess Cruises unveils new luxury Chinese ship
Princess Cruises has taken delivery of the Majestic Princess, its new luxury cruise ship designed specifically for the Chinese market.
The ship was officially handed over to Princess…
New dining venues for UK-bound Caribbean Princess
Princess Cruises has revealed that the multi-million pound refit of Caribbean Princess will include seven new and redesigned dining venues. This will be the line’s largest food and beverage…
Wild Earth Travel announces new addition
Small ship cruising specialists Wild Earth Travel continue to increase their portfolio of yachts, expedition and luxury ships.
Wild Earth’s general manager Aaron Russ has announced…
Norwegian Joy embarks on journey to China
Norwegian Joy, Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship custom-designed for the Chinese market, began its journey to Shanghai this week.
The brand new liner departed the Meyer Werft…
Cruise body CLIA offers agent training in India
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global cruise body, has launched its travel agent training programme in India.
A travel industry event was held at the Four Seasons…
Azamara unveils 2019 as most exciting year yet
2019 is set to be the most exciting year in Azamara Club Cruises’ history, as it raises the bar on luxury destination cruising with an amazing array of curated itineraries that includes…
Regent Seven Seas new wellness programme
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the introduction of Seven Seas Wellness, a new programme aimed at holistic wellbeing with opportunities that nurture the body, as well as nourish the…
Paul Gauguin Cruises launches 2018 Brochure
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, has launched its new 2018 Voyages brochure featuring Tahiti, French Polynesia and South Pacific itineraries.
In…
CMV offer fresh milk on board from 1st April
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) plan to introduce fresh milk on board their ships Columbus and Magellan. A spokesman for the leading UK cruise operator said ‘We are responding to our…
Cruise from Cardiff from only £299 with CMV
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering two great cruises from Cardiff with fares from only £299pp. CMV will begin operating from Wales for the very first time this year. Marco Polo…
Pensioners offered chance to retire full time on a world cruise
A UK-based cruise company has created a retirement cruise package that makes it possible to spend your golden years on a continuous world cruise, and for only £140 more per month than it…
CMV thanks trade for record number of bookings
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has praised the travel trade for their support during the first quarter of the year which has seen record numbers of bookings.
Enterprising, Broadway…
Carnival UK announces new president
Carnival UK has announced that Josh Weinstein will become president of Carnival UK following the planned departure of David Noyes in July.
Weinstein will be responsible for…
Royal Caribbean reveals 2018 European schedules
Royal Caribbean has announced 2018 European deployment, headlined by the fleet’s newest ship Symphony of the Seas.
The cruise line also will introduce a Holyhead as a new brand new…
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils top five Mandara spa facilities
With five ships deployed in Europe this summer and on its 50th year of cruising, Norwegian is announcing its second top five list of the year. This time, the cruise line has picked out its…
‘Bringing the world closer’ with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in 2018/19
In 2018/19, Fred. Olsen will be making the most of its fleet of four smaller, more intimate ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch -– by featuring even more river, fjords and…
Princess Cruises to add ‘Ocean Medallion’ to 2 more ships
As a new era of cruise personalisation and game-changing guest service nears, Princess Cruises, will soon prepare two more vessels with the world's first interactive guest experience…
CMV launches special Norway voyage for vegans
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) in association with Vegan Travel, has announced a special all Vegan ocean cruise on board its new flagship Columbus.
The voyage will depart on 25…
MSC Cruises elevates dining at sea to a new high
MSC Cruises has revealed new, highly-innovative dining concepts that will be available first to guests on MSC Meraviglia and MSC Seaside. Designed to meet the needs of today’s cruise guests,…
MSC to status match loyalty programmes
MSC cruises has announced that travellers who join their loyalty programme - MSC Voyagers Club, can receive a status match from a hotel or resort group, a tour operator, or another cruise…
Saga launches 2018 river cruise programme
Saga has launched an exciting 2018 river cruise programme with 12 new itineraries featuring maiden ports and new waterways.
For the first time, Saga guests can enjoy sailing on the River…
Brain Waves: Flexible hotel check-ins, Italy’s first capsule hotel, and more…
New booking site offers flexible check-in/out times
A new hotel booking site has launched that offers travellers early check-in and late check-out times as part of their reservation. …
Taiwan’s second city targets cruise boost
Taiwan's second largest city, Kaohsiung, is hoping to receive more cruise ships and passengers in future, as a means of boosting its tourism industry.
Taiwan News reported a senior…
Early-bird deals on new Celebrity Edge cruises
Be one of the first holidaymakers to set sail on the Celebrity Edge and enjoy a host of additional benefits when booked by 3 May.
With accommodation by renowned British designer Kelly…
Voyages to Antiquity introduces three summer SailAway cruises
Cruise lovers looking for a cultural summer getaway with a difference now have a trio of new cruises to choose from with Voyages to Antiquity.
The 14-day Celtic SailAway, which departs…
Strictly stars to sparkle P&O Cruises this summer
P&O Cruises has announced Strictly Come Dancing themed holidays with the stars. Craig Revel Horwood will once again be in charge, passing judgment on the dancers who will all be hoping…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Balmoral to sail from Edinburgh
In 2018/19, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 1,350-guest flagship, Balmoral, will be sailing from Edinburgh (Rosyth) for the first time, operating a total of nine cruises.
Holidays on…
New ferry port to boost tourism on Vietnam’s prison island
The Vietnamese islands of Con Dao, which were once home to a notorious French colonial prison camp, will soon be more accessible.
Vietnamese news service NDO reports that construction…
NCL unveils cutting-edge new ship design
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled the design of its new Project Leonardo-class ships, which can literally be described as "cutting-edge".
The sleek new prototype, which has been created…
Royal Caribbean to revamp Penang cruise port
Penang's cruise sector has received a major boost after Royal Caribbean agreed to help upgrade the island's port.
The company will form a joint venture with Penang Port (PPSB) to…
Diamond Shortbreak Holidays goes bust
UK and European tour operator Diamond Shortbreak Holidays has ceased trading ‘due to financial difficulties’.
The Leicestershire-based tour operator and its River Cruise Line division…
Cosmos Tours offers Diamond Holidays customers discounts
Customers who have had their 2017/18 holiday cancelled with either the River Cruise Line or Diamond Shortbreak Holidays can take advantage of a re-booking discount offered by UK tour…
Princess Cruises launches euro pricing in Republic of Ireland
As part of the line’s expansion in the Irish market, Princess Cruises is introducing euro pricing. Travel agents will also benefit from:
· Support from the Princess Cruises sales team for…
Windstar takes Manhattan
Windstar Cruises will be sailing into (and out of) Manhattan on its first-ever itineraries in New England and Canada beginning summer/fall 2018.
Windstar’s 212-guest all-suite yacht Star…
Royal Caribbean announces new 2018-2019 Alaska itineraries
Royal Caribbean has unveiled its strongest lineup yet of Alaskan itineraries in 2018-19, where guests of all ages can experience breathtaking expeditions on the world’s best holiday for…
Crystal adds famed Broadway talent to luxury line-up
Crystal has announced details of “Crystal on Broadway”, an exclusive new partnership with multi-Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Kevin McCollum, which will bring cast members and…
UK and Irish cruise market sets new mark in 2016
Figures released today by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) show that a record 1.9 million holidaymakers from the UK and Ireland took an ocean cruise in 2016.
This growth…
Holland America Line introduces new pop-up restaurant
Holland America Line is honoring its Master Chef and culinary consultant Rudi Sodamin, the creator of Sel de Mer aboard ms Koningsdam, by launching the French brasserie as a pop-up in the…
Cunard unveils its 2019 winter programme
Cunard, has unveiled its January to May 2019 programme called the ‘Oceans of Discovery’ which will include a voyage to Alaska.
This will be the first time that the current fleet will…
Erin Johnson to join Silversea as head of marketing
Silversea has announced the appointment of Erin Johnson as Head of Marketing, UK and Ireland.
Johnson joins Silversea from Carnival Cruise Lines UK and Ireland, where she oversaw a number…
Cunard to spend record two months in Australia
Cunard has released details of its 2019 international cruise programme, which will include a record two-month season in Australia.
Australians will be able to choose from 27 local…
Celebrity Cruises takes passengers on Magic Carpet ride
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled the latest innovation in cruise ship design; a large room that can move up and down the side of the ship.
Called the "Magic Carpet", the semi-open air…
Princess Cruises commits to Penang port calls
Princess Cruises has confirmed that Penang will continue to be included in its Southeast Asian itineraries for at least the next two seasons.
For the 2017-18, Diamond Princess cruise ship…
Fred Olsen celebrates record-breaking sales
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines saw its most successful sales day ever ( 7 March 2017), with bookings totalling over £3 million for the day, following the launch of its exciting new 2018/19 cruise…
First major North American cruise brand arrives in Cuba
Oceania Cruises made history this week (9 March) when its ship, Marina, pulled into Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Havana, Cuba carrying 1,250 guests.
On board for this historic…
Foodie Mania Heads to Sea with Rise in Culinary Cruises
Australians' appetite for food has reached the high seas with P&O Cruises revealing a record number of families are sailing away on Food and Wine cruises.
In response to growing…
Bangladesh welcomes first ever international cruise ship
Silversea made history recently by operating the first ever port call to Bangladesh by an international cruise line.
The luxury cruise line’s Silver Discoverer expedition ship visited…
MSC Cruises launches ‘MSC for Me’
MSC Cruises has this week unveiled its fleet-wide digital innovation programme, MSC for Me. The Company envisions a fleet-wide roll-out of the programme, to the 11 upcoming next-generation…
Silversea reveals the first crew to sail on board Silver Muse
Ahead of its Christening on 19 April, Silversea has unveiled details of the crew that will provide a bespoke service for guests on board Silver Muse in its inaugural season. The ship will be…
Industry leaders take centre stage at 2017 CLIA Conference
CLIA UK & Ireland will welcome some of the cruise industry’s most prominent figures to speak at its 11th annual conference, taking place in Southampton from 24th May to 26th May 2017.…
Phuket gets double cruise boost
Phuket's cruise sector received a major boost on Wednesday (8 March 2017), when two large Royal Caribbean ships called at the Thai resort island.
The Mariner of the Seas, which docked in…
P&O Cruises introduces first ever Arabian Gulf fly-cruise programme
P&O Cruises has announced details of an Arabian Gulf fly-cruise programme, the first time it has ever based a ship in the region.
Between January 10 and April 4 2019, P&O Cruises…
Fourth Oasis ship to be named Symphony of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has today announced that its fourth Oasis class ship will be call Symphony of the Seas.
The 26th ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet, Symphony of the Seas will be delivered…
Royal Caribbean to boost Bahamas tourism
Royal Caribbean has announced a multi-year agreement with the island nation of The Bahamas that will help grow tourism to the destination, rapidly increase the cruise line’s employment of…
CroisiEurope, expanding fleet over 3 continents
Croisieurope has announced a major expansion of its fleet across three continents.
The RV African Dream will feature 6 suites and 2 deluxe suites with an exterior view; a panoramic…
CLIA 2017 Summit at Sea to set sail from Hamburg on Queen Elizabeth
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that its 2017 Summit at Sea – an exclusive, flagship event for cruise industry stakeholders, will be taking place from 9 -12 May…
Round-trip river cruise with Saga to discover Germany’s Lakes and Mountains
With flight options from London Heathrow, Bristol, Manchester and Norwich airports, Saga’s new ‘Germany’s Lakes and Mountains’ river cruise loops serene lakes and mountain scenery on…
CLIA continues to drive agent success with new resources for 2017
New and updated resources, seminars and masterclasses remain at the forefront of Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) plans for 2017.
Ensuring agents professional development…
Thomson Cruises unveils summer 2018 programme
Thomson Cruises has unveiled its summer 2018 programme which sees TUI Discovery based out of the UK for the first time, as well as the addition of 15 new ports of call, including Monaco,…
Brain Waves: Skyscanner boosts bookings, Changi converts loose change, and more…
Finnair offers bookings within Skyscanner
Finnair passengers are now able to book flights and ancillaries via Skyscanner, without leaving the travel search site. The new initiative, which…
Chinese Joy as Norwegian expands in Asia
Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship designed specifically for the Chinese market has emerged from the shipyard in Germany.
The 168,800-tonne Norwegian Joy has been under construction…
Thomson Cruises unveils summer 2018 programme
Thomson Cruises has today unveiled its summer 2018 programme which sees TUI Discovery based out of the UK for the first time, as well as the addition of 15 new ports of call, including…
CLIA drives agent success with new educational resources
Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) has introduced new and updated resources, seminars and masterclasses for agents.
The move is designed to safeguard the trade’s…
Silversea to offer all-inclusive packages on Antarctic expedition cruises
Agents can now take advantage of a new air and land package for Antarctic expedition cruises on board Silversea’s Silver Cloud and Silver Explorer. Pre cruise, passengers will receive a…
Singapore fly-cruise sector takes off with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has entered into a new agreement aimed at boosting Singapore's fly-cruise sector.
The cruise company has signed its second multi-million dollar marketing partnership…
MSC cruises to Japan for the first time
MSC Cruises has unveiled details of its first ever cruise to Japan.
The new 28-night voyage from Dubai to Yokohama will depart on 31 March 2018, aboard the 3,900-passenger MSC…
Princess Cruises unveils biggest ever ship visit programme for agents
Princess Cruises’ sales team has announced that its 2017 ship visit programme will be its biggest ever. 23 day visits will be held across nine ports in the UK, hosting almost 800 agents in…
Princess Cruises offers $600 onboard incentive
Princess Cruises is offering holidaymakers up to $600 onboard spending money per stateroom on Caribbean and Panama Canal sailings.
The offer runs from March 1 until April 30. It…
Adventures by Disney announces new themed river cruises
Adventures by Disney, recently revealed new enhanced river cruise vacation offerings for 2018, including options for special Beauty and the Beast themed experiences along Europe's Rhine…
Princess Cruises unveils star-studded guest speaker line-up
Princess Cruises has revealed that names from across the world of royalty, entertainment, politics and sport will speak on Crown Princess, one of its Southampton-based ships for this spring…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 2018/19 itineraries
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announce that, in 2018/19, it will be visiting no fewer than 228 destinations in 73 countries around the globe, covering 91 areas of scenic cruising, from the UK…
Oceania cruises around the world in 180 days
Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of a new world voyage which is set to circumnavigate the globe in 180 days.
Scheduled to depart in January 2019, the world cruise will see the…
Strand Cruise – experience Myanmar through a lens
Following the success of its first classical music voyage along Myanmar’s majestic Ayeyarwady River earlier this month, The Strand Cruise has announced details of new dates for its series…
Viking Sky sets sail on maiden voyage
Viking Ocean Cruises today celebrated the maiden voyage of its third ship, Viking Sky, from Rome’s Civitavecchia port to Barcelona. Sister ship to Viking Star and Viking Sea, Viking Sky will…
Norwegian Pearl shines with ship wide enhancements
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl sailed into her seasonal homeport of Miami this morning following a two week dry dock where every stateroom and many of the ship’s public areas were…
Royal Caribbean partners with Durham CCC
Royal Caribbean International and Durham County Cricket Club (Durham CCC) have announced a new two-year sponsorship agreement, underlining Royal Caribbean’s commitment to the travel industry…
Summer 2018 preview, bright and early from CMV
Cruise and Maritime Voyages has launched their Summer 2018 programme with a new preview brochure having sold 90% of their 2017 capacity. The preview goes on sale 1 March and contains 100…
Silver Muse successfully completes sea trials
Luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises, has celebrated the successful completion of sea trials by its new flagship, Silver Muse. Rigorous assessments were conducted from Fincantieri shipyard…
Princess Cruises UK hires new sales manager
Princess Cruises has appointed a new sales manager for the UK sales team. Georgina Mireylees starts her role on March 1 and will manage relationships with several of Princess’ strategic…
Live the life of luxury on RV Mekong Pandaw
Sail along the Mekong on the elegant Colonial-style RV Mekong Pandaw and take small boats (sampans) into floating markets and villages on Saga’s river cruise through Vietnam and Cambodia.…
Countdown begins for MSC Meraviglia launch
The countdown before the christening of MSC Meraviglia, their next generation, newest flagship to join the MSC Cruises fleet has begun, with less than 100 days till launch.
MSC Meraviglia…
AIDA Cruises start of construction of first gas powered cruise ship
AIDA cruises has performed the symbolic first steel cutting for the world's first cruise ship that can be run completely on liquid natural gas (LNG).
The cruise line had announced the…
Royal Caribbean cancels Turkey cruise calls
Royal Caribbean has announced that it will cease stopping in Turkey for the remainder of the 2017 due to security concerns.
In a statement, Royal Caribbean said: "We have replaced our…
CLIA elects new chair for Travel Agent Advisory Council
(Cruise Lines International Association) has announced the election of Claire Brighton, senior commercial manager, Advantage Travel Partnership as the new chair of its Travel Agent…
Andy Harmer talks tech
The cruise industry is well known for offering guests some of the most innovative entertainment options, dining choices and enrichment of the whole travel industry. Celebrity chefs,…
Norwegian Cruise Lines expands ‘Cirque Dreams & Dinner’
Guests of Norwegian Cruise Line will now have another dazzling entertainment experience to take in this summer on the line’s newest ships.
Norwegian is expanding the one-of-a-kind…
Carnival to order first Chinese-made cruise ships
Carnival Corporation has penned a deal for its first ever cruise ships to be built in China and designed specifically for the needs of the Chinese market.
A joint venture between the…
Disney Cruise Line offers new European destinations
In summer 2018, Disney Cruise Line will sail on new itineraries and to new ports, including first-time visits to destinations in Italy and Ireland.
Disney Cruise Line takes guests on a…
MSC Fantasia receives Bureau Veritas’ MED certificate
MSC Cruises, and Yara Marine Technologies, a leading manufacturer of innovative exhaust abatement solutions, announced today that MSC Fantasia, the first MSC Cruises ship to be retrofitted…
Princess Cruises announces largest Japan programme ever
Princess Cruises has unveiled details of its bigger ever season of sailings in Japan.
The cruise line's 2018 Japan programme will feature a record number of departures, with a total…
Are you a wannabe Kirstie Allsopp?
Frances McNaughton is one of the UK’s most talented sugar crafters and her sugar-sweet props have been used in the box-office hit films Notting Hill, Harry Potter, Chocolat, Charlie and the…
Saga releases artist’s impressions of new ship
Saga Cruises has released artist’s impressions of its new ship which will be launched in summer 2019.
The thoughts and recommendations of passengers have been incorporated into the design…
Voyages to Antiquity’s new Caribbean winter cruises
Holidaymakers will be able to discover a different side of Cuba and the Caribbean this winter thanks to Voyage to Antiquity’s inaugural cruise programme to the region.
From November 2017…
Royal Caribbean appoints new UK & Ireland sales director
Royal Caribbean has announced that Amanda Darrington has been appointed Sales Director UK & Ireland, following Ben Bouldin’s promotion to Associate Vice President and Managing Director…
Spring – time for a CMV cruise
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV), Britain’s leading independent cruise line operates this year from 11 UK ports plus Dublin.
Along with the obvious convenience advantages plus cost…
Tourico achieves record cruise bookings
Tourico Holidays has revealed that its cruise bookings soared to record levels in 2016.
The wholesaler reported a 37% jump in cruise bookings last year, compared to 2015, with an 8%…
Pandaw trains underprivileged youths in Myanmar
Pandaw Expeditions, the river cruise operator, has partnered with a restaurant in Myanmar to launch a new training programme for teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sanon, the…
Star adds longer cruises from Shanghai
Star Cruises is adding a series of longer voyages from Shanghai, allowing passengers to include Tokyo and Mount Fuji in their itineraries.
The new seven-night, eight-day voyages will…
£500 savings on summer holiday bookings
Celebrity Cruises is offering up to £500 discounts on summer cruise bookings as well as complimentary drinks packages.
Join Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Constellation on a 10-night…
Hurtigruten introduces new initiatives for 2017/18
Hurtigruten, the adventure travel company, has unveiled the 2017/18 winter brochure, packed with a wide range of itineraries and award winning excursions to help adventurers experience and…
Last chance to book for savings up to £500 on summer getaways
Celebrity Cruises are offering savings of up to £500 on summer getaways through the Mediterranean; this offer ends on Tuesday 28 February 2017.
Join Celebrity Cruises’ …
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms new leadership team appointment
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed a further appointment in its new strengthened leadership team, with Julian Brackenbury being promoted to hotel operations director, stepping up from…
CLIA launches new state-of-the-art selling tool for agents
CLIA has added a new selling tool to its Agent Toolbox in partnership with Full Picture, the award winning visual conversation tool.
The specifically designed resource will enable CLIA…
Fourth ship to join Princess onboard tech programme
Princess Cruises announced today that Island Princess will be the fourth cruise ship to feature the Ocean Medallion, debuting May 16, 2018 for the Alaska season.
The wearable device…
Silversea launches new agent training portal
Luxury cruise line Silversea has launched an innovative new online training portal for trade agents. The Silversea Academy allows agents to become experts across all areas of the company…
Crystal Espirit rescues passengers in the Seychelles
Crystal Cruises 'Espirit' yacht, conducted a major rescue at sea this week after responding to a distress call in the Seychelles Islands.
Crystal Esprit rescued 12 French nationals -…
Crystal River Cruises offer exclusive concert in Amsterdam
When Crystal River Cruises' newest luxury vessel embarks on her maiden voyage this June, guests will be treated to numerous experiences specially designed to showcase the elegance and…
Costa Cruises wins top employers award
Costa Cruises has been recognised among the top Italian companies for employee working conditions. The Italian cruise line was recognised by the Top Employers Institute for the fourth…
The winning names in cruising revealed at the Wave Awards
The prestigious Wave Awards returned last night to celebrate the destinations, operators and attractions that
continue to make cruising one of the fastest growing and most popular…
Norwegian makes waves with six new cruise ships
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is ramping up its expansion plans with the announcement of a major order for up to six new cruise ships.
The agreement will see Italian…
Silversea launches new agents’ training portal
Luxury cruise line Silversea has launched a new online training portal for trade agents.
The Silversea Academy allows agents to become experts across all areas of the company with the…
Travel trade snap up more than 50% of places for 2017 CMV ship visits
Over half the places available for Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) ship visits in 2017 on board their ships have been taken up.
The 27 ship familiarisation and training days on board…
Fred Olsen invites travel partners to visit its ships
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines is encouraging trade partners to book onto one of its free ship visits and onboard training days in Aplil, May and June 2017, to find out more about the product…
CalMac exceeds five million passenger for first time in 20 years
Caledonian MacBrayne’s official carrying statistics for 2016 reveal that the west coast of Scotland ferry company passed five million passengers for the first time since 1997.
The company…
Carnival Cruises to begin sailing to Cuba starting in June 2017
The Carnival Corporation has announced that Cuba has granted approval for its Carnival Cruise Line brand to begin sailing to Cuba starting in June 2017.
To help meet demand from U.S.…
Discounts of £500 available with Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises is offering £500 savings on all cruise bookings made before 28 February.
Join Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Constellation on a 10-night Italy & Spain fly/cruise…
Princess Cruises takes Australian History to sea
Princess Cruises has created history with a new onboard exhibition showcasing major moments from Australia's past.
The exhibition, titled Defining Moments in Australian History has been…
Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas held in port due to safety issues
Travellers departing on Monday from Port Canaveral (Orlando) on-board Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas, have seen their four night Bahamas cruise delayed due to safety concerns raised…
Seabourn appoints new VP for sales and marketing
Seabourn has named seasoned hospitality executive Chris Austin as Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing.
In the role, Austin will be responsible for Seabourn’s overall…
Condor Ferries launches early booking offer
Condor Ferries has launched an exclusive early booking offer for those travelling to the Channel Islands or St Malo in France. Available for a limited time only, the offer will be perfect…
UKinbound celebrates its 40th anniversary at Annual Convention
Last week, UKinbound celebrated its 40th anniversary at its Annual Convention in Plymouth, where the leading trade association revealed a new brand identity and released its latest business…
Carnival Splendor to operate new 14-day Alaska cruise
Two-Week-Long Adventure Includes Visits to Seven Awe-Inspiring Alaskan and Canadian Destinations, Including Breathtaking Icy Strait Point and Hubbard Glacier
Continuing the expansion of its…
Soak up Mediterranean culture this summer with Voyages to Antiquity
As France’s first underwater museum opens its floodgates in Marseilles this June, Voyages to Antiquity will be sailing culture-seekers into town on board the MV Aegean Odyssey.
The…
See Australia’s most magnificent waterfalls with Silversea Expeditions
For those looking for a cruise further afield, luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea is featuring exceptional opportunities this year for adventure enthusiasts to explore Australia's…
New “Beauty and the Beast” spectacular on Disney Dream
A tale as old as time gets ready to take the stage with "Beauty and the Beast," a brand-new musical production inspired by Disney's live-action adaptation of the animated classic. The show…
CLIA hosts first Executive Partner Conference in London
This week’s CLIA Executive Partner Conference brought together 200 delegates including 46 cruise executives from 21 countries. Two back-to-back forums covered important industry matters on…
Carnival Horizon’s 2018 inaugural schedule to include Bermuda
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the new Carnival Horizon will offer a series of four-day Bermuda cruises from New York in spring and summer 2018, part of the ship's inaugural season…
Oceania Cruises serves up great American adventures in “The Great Land”
Oceania Cruises offers an extensive array of American experiences in the “Last Frontier” of Alaska. Sailing San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, adventurous travellers have 14 departures…
AIDA Cruises extends access to sustainable shore excursions
AIDA Cruises is extending its portfolio of sustainable shore excursions. Under the motto "Act now and preserve paradise," guests can now book three new excursions in the Caribbean, including…
Princess Cruises to introduce new food and drink options
Princess Cruises will offer a range of additional food and drink options on Crown Princess, one of its Southampton-based ships for this spring and summer. Crown Princess will sail to the…
CalMac launches 2018 planner
It’s seldom too early to plan and, with that in mind, CalMac has launched its 2018 Travel Trade Product Planner aimed at helping coach and tour operators to discover the beauty of Scotland’s…
Aqua Expeditions offers women only cruising
Aqua Expeditions has announced the launch of a series of unique hosted journeys exclusively for women for 2017. Offering unparalleled access to the world’s greatest rivers in utmost comfort,…
Savings of up to £500 available on summer cruise holidays
Explore the cities of Stockholm and Copenhagen this summer and save up to £500 with Celebrity Cruises when booking before 28 February.
Guests staying in Aqua Class Staterooms have…
CMV cruising from the City of Culture – Hull, in 2017
Cruise and Maritime Voyages is offering the chance to sail directly from the UK City of Culture 2017 on an adventure cruise to explore the Arctic.
Works by the great masters Leonardo…
Royal Caribbean appoints new strategic account manager for Thomas Cook
Starting on 6th February 2017, Rosie joins Royal Caribbean from AB InBev where she held the position of new business key account manager, and prior to that Mars where she was a key account…
MSC Divina stars in new UK TV cruise series
TV presenter Jane McDonald first shot to fame in 1998 with the reality show The Cruise. After 18 years away from the world of cruising, she has set out as part of a new four-part travel…
Virtuoso creates new cruise booking tool
Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, has developed a new online tool for its members that aims to simplify the process of searching for and booking cruises.
The group has partnered…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces new 2018-19 voyages
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has opened its summer 2018 and spring 2019 voyage collection, comprising of more than 100 alluring itineraries aboard Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven…
Multi-million pound investment in cruise infrastructure on Antigua and Barbuda announced
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced further US $90 million phased investment into the cruise infrastructure on the islands as part of its ‘Cruise Masterplan’.
Antigua…
Virtuoso’s new cruise technology provides its advisors with competitive edge
International luxury travel network Virtuoso is providing its travel advisors with a new online tool that simplifies searching for and booking cruises, saving them time and increasing their…
Coin ceremony for MSC Seaview marks new milestone in expanding MSC Cruises’ fleet
MSC Seaview will be deployed in the Mediterranean as of summer 2018 to be the landmark of MSC Cruises’ cutting edge innovation in the region.
Today MSC Cruises, and Fincantieri, marked a…
Crystal partners with Canadian expedition experts for second Northwest Passage
Following the success and enthusiasm of its first-ever Northwest Passage sailing in 2016, Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity will again traverse the elusive waterway this August. Aboard the…
Japan targets cruise tourism with port upgrades
The Japanese government has confirmed plans to upgrade the facilities at six of its ports, in an effort to take advantage of the Asian cruise boom.
The Japan Times reported the…
Aqua Expeditions partners with legendary conservationist, Jean-Michel Cousteau
Aqua Expeditions, one of world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, has announced a new collaboration with world-renowned champion of ocean conservation and environmental protection,…
Azamara Club Cruises announces a major development to its destination programme
Azamara Club Cruises, announces a major new development to its destination programme - ‘Stay Longer, Experience More’.
Azamara Club Cruises continues to offer ‘Destination Immersion’ and…
ON THE BRIDGE WITH: Captain Mal Bardsnes, Master of the Navigator of the Seas
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career highlights to date? I started my career in the fishing industry, on the coast of British Columbia. I joined Royal Caribbean in 1997 and…
Cruise Lines International Association to host first executive partner conference in London
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community, confirms a new event for industry stakeholders - the CLIA Executive…
CLIA to host first executive partner conference in London
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), will stage the CLIA Executive Partner Conference on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7thFebruary 2017 in the heart of London.
The new event…
Star Cruises reveals details of Shanghai season
Star Cruises has revealed plans to homeport one of its cruise ships in Shanghai this summer.
From July to October 2017, the 75,300-tonne, the 13-deck SuperStar Virgo cruise ship will…
The Strand Cruise starts sailing to Yangon
The Strand Cruise has announced details of a new voyage along the Irrawaddy (or Ayeyarwady) River between Mandalay and Yangon.
The new itinerary will cover 959km over 11 days, leaving…
Croisieurope to offer Volga cruises to the UK market for the first time
Following several years as one of the leading specialists in river cruises on the Volga, French river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is opening up its Volga cruises to the UK market for the…
Launched: The world’s most luxurious gap-year journey
A UK-based cruise company has launched the world’s most luxurious gap year package, giving students the chance to swap back-packs and hostels for ultimate comfort.
The holiday is a…
Viking Ocean Cruises takes delivery of third ship
Viking Ocean Cruises has announced that it has taken delivery of Viking Sky, the company’s third ship. The delivery ceremony took place Thursday when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises preparing fleet-wide Silver Jubilee for 25th anniversary
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is preparing a fleet-wide celebration to mark the company’s 25th anniversary this year. For this milestone anniversary, the luxury line has selected 25…
Cruise “gun” couple land in hot water
A couple were almost prevented from boarding their cruise recently, when they were found to be carrying a novelty gun-shaped key.
WTSP reports that Henry Echevarria and his wife,…
ON THE QUAYSIDE with Magnus Karestedt, President & CEO at Port of Gothenburg
Cruise News was delighted to meet up with Magnus Karestedt, President & CEO at Port of Gothenburg
What makes Gothenburg a popular cruise destination?
Gothenburg has all the…
Celebrity Cruises partners with top designer for new Celebrity Edge ships
Celebrity Cruises has announced an exclusive partnership with design icon Nate Berkus, naming him Design Ambassador for the brand's newest class of ships – Edge Class.
As Design…
Viking commissions music for its 20th Anniversary
As part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations, Viking Cruises has commissioned a signature piece of music to be written exclusively for the cruise line.
The composition will be written by…
Princess Cruises offers new shore excursions on UK-based sailings
Princess Cruises will offer 20 new shore excursions to guests sailing on Crown Princess, one of its Southampton-based ships for this spring and summer. Crown Princess will sail to the…
Condor Ferries announces improved punctuality figures for 2016
Condor Ferries has published its key performance indicators for last year which show a further improvement in overall reliability and punctuality compared with the previous 12 month period.…
Condor reveals improved service performance in 2016
Condor Ferries has published its key performance indicators for last year which show a further improvement in overall reliability and punctuality compared with the previous 12 month period.…
Carnival Legend completes first NZ cruise
The Carnival Legend cruise ship completed its inaugural New Zealand sailing last week.
The 88,500-tonne ship headed to the country on 10-day roundtrip cruise from Sydney earlier this…
Dream Cruises reveals first non-Chinese homeport
Dream Cruises, the new upscale Asian cruise line, has revealed plans for its first homeport season outside China.
In December 2017, the Genting Dream cruise ship will commence a…
Carnival announces new ships for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises
Carnival has announced that it has signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri S.p.A. to build two new cruise ships with final contracts expected to be executed in…
‘Spirit of Scotland’ to join European Waterways fleet
A 12-passenger hotel barge ‘Spirit of Scotland’ will join the European Waterways’ fleet in June this year and cruise through the very heart of the Scottish Highlands.
Cruising…
MSC Cruises breaks ground on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises has this week broken ground on Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Located south of Bimini in The Bahamas, the island is set to become a natural paradise exclusive to MSC Cruises…
Aida Cruises launches Starbucks on-board its ships
AIDA Cruises has brought premium coffee brand Starbucks on board - thus expanding its catering range.
Guests will be able to enjoy a vast array of Starbucks products for the very…
Travel 2 launches standalone cruise brochure, agent incentive
Travel 2 has reported a 25 per cent growth in revenue across its cruise portfolio year on year with a 15 per cent increase in passengers.
Vancouver continues to perform well for the…
Cruise tourism in the spotlight for Philippines
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) completed its first Cruise Tourism Development Strategy under assistance of United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Ted…
Asian cruise destinations join forces to drive growth
Five Asian cruise destinations have teamed up to jointly promote and fund the growth of the industry.
The newly-formed Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) includes tourism authorities in…
ASEAN countries team up to drive cruise tourism
Four Southeast Asian countries have teamed up to promote the region's cruise industry.
Under a unified ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) banner, representatives from…
Asia Cruise Fund expands to Hainan, Philippines
The Asia Cruise Fund, which was launched by Taiwan and Hong Kong to drive investment in the Asian cruise industry, has added two new members - the Philippines and the Chinese island province…
Disney adds Tortola, Martinique calls
Disney Cruise Line has announced new ports of call in Tortola and Martinique for 2016.
The two Caribbean islands are part of itineraries released for January to April 2016 by the cruise…
SeaDream taking 2015 bookings
SeaDream Yacht Club has opened up bookings to April 2015.
Itinerary details will see a return to St. Croix and Anegada, alongside other ports of call in the British Virgin Islands, French…
