Ponant launches summer 2019 Arctic sales
Ponant opens its summer 2019 Arctic sales on 27 July 2017.
Customers who book early can benefit from discounts of up to 30% on 23 departures.
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The River Cruise Line launches 2018 preview brochure
The River Cruise Line has unveiled its first brochure for 2018 following the purchase of the brand by Arena Travel earlier in the year.
The brochure is a preview of the full 2018…
Voyages to Antiquity appoints head of marketing
Richard Tarrant has joined Voyages to Antiquity as the new head of marketing.
Tarrant joins from Titan Travel where he held various senior marketing positions including head of…
India, Bangladesh to develop waterway connections
India and Bangladesh have signed an agreement to connect the two countries via new waterways.
The Economic Times reported India's Minister for Road Transport, Highways & shipping,…
Q&A with Mick Dupont, head of sales, Crystal Cruises
1) What does your role include and how long have you held it?
I have been in the role for three years and I manage a sales team of three on the road and one in-house. I also look after…
CMV’s Columbus discovers gold for Havens Hospices
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has helped the Essex based charity Havens Hospices raise more than £32,000.
During the recent launch celebrations of the company's ship Columbus,…
Seabourn adds famous Jazz musicians, speakers and cultural destinations this autumn
Seabourn is offering a series of extended voyages sailing to destinations around the globe this autumn 2017.
The itineraries range from 18 to 32 days and include multi-week…
CLIA’s 2017 Port and Destination Summit invites new member registrations
Registration is now open for the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) fourth annual Port and Destination Summit.
The event is scheduled a day before the Seatrade Europe Cruise…
Star Cruises sets sail on “Golden Sea Route”
Star Cruises has launched its inaugural “Golden Sea Route” voyage - a week-long cruise that takes Chinese passengers to some of Japan's most popular destinations.
Only 21 sailings…
Scenic launches virtual reality tour
Scenic Cruises has launched a virtual reality tour offering the Scenic Space-Ship experience before heading on board.
Filmed in April this year after renovations earlier in the year,…
Silversea launches expedition leadership training academy
Silversea has created a new leadership training academy aimed at recruiting and developing talent to join its expedition teams.
Featured on every expedition voyage, expedition teams…
NCL announces 2018 early booking sale
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its 2018 Early Booking Sale, where guests can save up to £200 per stateroom.
Between 12 July and 31 August 2017, guests booking their 2018 Norwegian…
Clia UK discusses the changing face of cruising
By Andy Harmer, SVP membership & director, UK & Ireland
Cruise Lines International Association UK & Ireland (CLIA).
In July in London, and later in the year in…
NCL enhances summer 2018 deployment in Alaska and the Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced updates to its summer 2018 deployment.
New for 2018, Norwegian Sun will reposition to Port Canaveral and offer four day cruises to Havana,…
Carnival Cruise Line to pay travel agents commission on future cruise credits
Carnival Cruise Line has announced it will now pay travel agents commission on Future Cruise Credits applied to new bookings starting July 10, 2017.
The new commission structure…
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Air New Zealand introduces smart passport service
Air New Zealand has launched a new mobile app that can tell travellers when it's time to renew their passport. The new app will enable…
MSC cruises introduces port info service and exclusive shore excursions
MSC Cruises has unveiled its range of shoreside activities and services for guests of MSC Meraviglia.
The cruise line has added 19 Mediterranean shore excursions, including five…
Royal Caribbean marks 10th anniversary in Asia
Royal Caribbean has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its operations in Asia.
A major celebration was held at Singapore's Clifford Pier on 7 July, which brought together more than 150…
Irish Ferries teams up with tourist boards to promote Ireland’s Ancient East
Irish Ferries is partnering with Tourism Ireland and others to promote its Pembroke to Rosslare ferry service as the gateway to ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’.
The campaign targets…
Win Bose earphones with Silversea
This July, Silversea is giving agents from across the UK the chance to win a set of Bose noise-cancelling earphones as part of the cruise line's Advocates recognition programme.
The…
Royal Caribbean uses VR to introduce ships to Singapore
Singaporean travellers and travel agents will soon be able to experience what it's like to cruise with Royal Caribbean without stepping foot on a ship.
The cruise line has harnessed…
Brits still bound for Europe this summer despite Brexit
One year on from the Brexit referendum, new figures from ferry operator DFDS, show that despite our upcoming departure from the EU, Brits are still departing to Europe on holiday. …
New Jamaican cruise-tours from Voyages to Antiquity
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled four new 13-14 day extended cruise-tours in Cuba and Jamaica as part of its 2018 programme of sailings.
The all-inclusive five-day land tour of…
ABP South Wales sees an increase in cruise calls as sector grows
ABP South Wales is half-way through a busy cruise season at the ports of Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport.
Six vessels and over 5000 passengers will be using the port facilities and…
Paul Gauguin unveils 2019 South Pacific sailings
Paul Gauguin Cruises has revealed details of its luxury South Pacific voyages in 2019.
The m/s Paul Gauguin cruise ship will return to Fiji on two voyages, which also include calls at…
New ferry service for Sydney conference centre
Captain Cook Cruises has been given the green light to launch new ferry services to and from the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney.
The new service will commence in just…
Super Break launches first flash sale
Super Break has launched its first flash-sale, timed to coincide with the June payday weekend.
Running from 9am on Friday 30 June to midnight on Monday 3 July, a selection of offers will…
Princess Cruises expands its Ocean Medallion class ships
Princess Cruises has announced that three more of its ships - Crown Princess, Golden Princess and Ruby Princess - will join the Ocean Medallion Class fleet.
Both Crown Princess and…
Windstar launches Star Collector Voyages
Windstar Cruises has launched a series of back-to-back cruises.
The new Star Collector Voyages feature longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days with few repeated ports.
While…
Pandaw Expeditions launches members club
Pandaw Expeditions has announced a new Members Club, designed to reward loyal guests.
The club entitles guests to a free, unlimited wine package to accompany lunch and dinner onboard,…
Celebrity Cruises announces new 2018/19 brochure for agents
Celebrity Cruises has released its new brochure for 2018/19 featuring the inaugural season of its new ship Celebrity Edge, new sailings from Southampton and Dublin aboard Celebrity…
Uniworld offers river cruise biking experiences
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is expanding its active Wellness on the Water offering through a partnership with an activities travel company.
Two collaborative Butterfield &…
Japan Cruise Lines commits to the Philippines
Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) has given a boost to the Philippines by agreement to include the country as a regular port-of-call in 2018.
On the sidelines of the 2017 Philippine Business…
Sail around the world with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Guests onboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Around the World sailing in 2018/19 will have the chance to celebrate New Year in Sydney, as shown in the new brochure.
The brochure showcases…
Norwegian names first Chinese cruise ship in Shanghai
Norwegian Cruise Line’s first Chinese cruise ship, Norwegian Joy, has been officially launched in Shanghai.
The naming ceremony was overseen by Frank Del Rio, Norwegian's president &…
European Waterways announces 10% off for early booking
European Waterways is offering 10% off as an incentive for booking early on many of its spring and summer 2018 luxury hotel barge holidays, cruising the inland waterways of Europe.
The…
“Sell 2 & Sail Free” on board Seven Seas Voyager
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched Sell 2 & Sail Free, a new booking incentive where UK travel agents could earn themselves a Mediterranean cruise on board the newly refurbished…
Genting pens fly-cruise agreement with China Southern
Genting Cruise Lines has formed a new partnership with China Southern Airlines aimed at developing fly-cruise opportunities in China and positioning Guangzhou as a major cruise hub.…
Shearings adds sailings in 2018 with new river cruise partner A-Rosa Cruises
Shearings Holidays has launched its new 2018 River Cruise brochure, which landed with agents this week, featuring 21 new itineraries and cruising by A-Rosa ships.
Shearings has…
Ritz-Carlton creates luxury cruise line
Ritz-Carlton is diversifying its operations with the launch of a new luxury cruise line.
Marriott's luxury brand has teamed up with Douglas Prothero, Lars Clasen and Oaktree Capital…
Cruise industry talks to CLIA about the small ship cruise experience
Travelling on board ships with a smaller passenger capacity is on the rise among travellers.
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has uncovered some interesting facts about…
CroisiEurope’s RV African dream nears completion
CroisiEurope has announced that the RV African Dream, which is set to launch in Southern Africa in December 2017, is currently being completed in the Harare shipyard in Zimbabwe.
It will…
Agents experience Scenic Opal with The Global Travel Group
Dinner with the captain…10 agent members of The Global Travel Group enjoyed an eight day cruise onboard Scenic Opal during the consortium’s latest VIP FAM trip.
The Global Travel Group…
Azamara offering up to four complimentary nights
Azamara Club Cruises offers savings of up to £1,000 per person on select 2018 voyages, when booked before 20 August 2017.
The cruise line is offering travellers up to four complimentary…
Aurora Expeditions launch Amazing Antarctica sale
Aurora Expeditions has launched it Amazing Antarctica Sale.
Offering savings of up to US$1,500 (£1,160) per person, join one of their 2017/18 Antarctica voyages travelling in the company…
Yao Ming becomes Princess Cruises’ first Chinese ambassador
Princess Cruises has revealed that Yao Ming and his wife, Ye Li, will serve as its first ever "ambassadors" in China.
The basketball couple will also name the new Majestic Princess…
Seabourn offering new cruise itineraries for 2018 & 2019
Seabourn has revealed its new worldwide itineraries for the autumn 2018 and winter 2019 seasons.
The new program includes 37 sailings to hidden harbours, marquee ports and cities…
Join Celebrity Cruises for complimentary offers on Caribbean excursions
Guests can have complimentary cocktails and local delicacies courtesy of Celebrity Cruises Caribbean shore excursions.
The cruise line is also adding up to $300 onboard spending money.…
Golf themed river cruises from Amadeus
Amadeus River Cruises have announced the launch of their new Golf-themed river cruises for 2018.
Accompanied by PGA teaching golf pro Frank Adamowicz, golf-fans can now combine a river…
Avalon Waterways launches new brochure and website
Avalon Waterways has launched its 2018 brochure and a newly designed website, with trade portal, all backed by a mainstream TV campaign, to raise awareness of Avalon river cruises to the UK…
Holland America Line offers Cuba cruises this year
Holland America Line has announced it will be sailing to Cuba on selected cruises this year.
The first cruise to sail to Cuba will depart Fort Lauderdale on 22 December 2017 and is a…
Saga offers musical cruise for opera lovers
Opera fans can immerse themselves in music and drama during Saga Sapphire’s 19-night summer sailing in the Mediterranean.
It includes singing lessons and performances as well as…
Silversea adds enrichment opportunities to 2017 programme
As part of Silversea's onboard enrichment programme this year, guests can indulge their passions for subjects such as opera and ballet, food and wine, and bridge playing.
"We are…
Dhahab, the ‘Golden Dhow’, sets sail from Six Senses Zighy Bay
Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a classic Omani dhow available for two night / three day adventures to explore the Musandam coastline.
Inspired by the word, dhahab, which means golden in…
Newest Princess ship makes maiden call to Singapore
Majestic Princess, the newest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, has made its maiden call to Singapore.
The 3,560-passenger cruise liner docked at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on 18…
Free on shore spending money on 2018/19 Fred. Olsen cruise
Fred. Olsen has launched a new sales campaign, ‘Free On Shore Spending Money & Added Benefits’.
These benefits will be available on new bookings made until 30 June 2017, on all…
Royal Caribbean appoints regional sales manager to Scotland
Michelle Nagy has joined the company as regional sales manager to further strengthen Royal Caribbean’s relationships with the trade in Scotland.
She will report into Sarah Weetman,…
Voyages to Antiquity offers no single supplement
Voyages to Antiquity is offering no single supplements on selected cruises in the Caribbean and Europe this year.
The 13-day London to Lisbon SailAway cruise departs on 22 August 2017…
Riviera Travel takes agents to visit the MS Emily Brontë
Riviera Travel recently invited 21 independent travel agents to Germany to visit the new all-suite ship, the MS Emily Brontë.
Agents travelled to Dusseldorf from airports across the UK…
CLIA focuses on destination and new events
At the CLIA Conference in May, I announced two up-coming flagship CLIA events taking place this year and a new event in 2018 – Cruise360 in Copenhagen in September, the CLIA River Cruise…
CroisiEurope inaugurates MS Douce France II on the Rhine
CroisiEurope inaugurated its latest vessel, the MS Douce France II, during a dockside ceremony in Strasbourg on 31 May.
Following a complete makeover, the former MS Douce France has been…
MSC unveils plans for Japanese sakura cruise
MSC Cruises will allow travellers to experience Japan's "sakura" cherry blossom season next spring, with a special cruise.
Next May, MSC Splendida will set sail on a nine-night…
Kirker Holidays offers boutique cruise options
Kirker Holidays has added a new collection of small ship cruises for summer and early autumn departures.
It features boutique vessels and luxury hotel barges – working in partnership…
DFDS introduces cruise party packages for groups
With DFDS’ new ‘Party at Sea’ packages guests can celebrate any occasion and tailor the experience to suit their needs, when booking a group of ten or more.
Included within the deal are two…
Silversea announces partnership with The Peninsula Hotels
The partnership between Silversea and The Peninsula Hotels has been made to enhance the itinerary for Silver Muse's 73-day Grand Asia Pacific Voyage.
The voyage departing on 02…
Silversea launches new badge on agent training portal
Agents are in with a chance to win a 10-day voyage on board Silversea’s new expedition ship, Silver Cloud.
To be entered into the prize draw agents must achieve 100-percent on the ‘Silver…
New fast ferry launches between Singapore and Indonesia
A new fast ferry has launched on routes connecting Singapore with Indonesia.
The Majestic Dream, which is operated by Majestic Fast Ferry, set off on its maiden voyage from Singapore’s…
Voyages to Antiquity sets sail on its biggest river programme
Voyages to Antiquity will offer its largest river cruise line-up in summer 2018 featuring sailings on five European rivers; the Seine, Loire, Gironde, and the Thames.
With a 50% increase…
European Waterways waives single supplement
European Waterways has announced that it is waiving its single supplement on many of its luxury hotel barge cruises for the remainder of the 2017 season.
The offer is applicable to…
Experience MSC Meraviglia
The unveiling of MSC’s newest prototype cruise ship, Meraviglia, has been long anticipated, so for journalists and travel agents from the four corners of the world, this past weekend was…
CLIA shares travel agent cruise incentives for #DoSomethingNew
CLIA cruise line members are offering agents a number of agent incentives throughout this month.
Following the success of the traditional WAVE period each year (December – March), CLIA…
Celebrity Cruises launches 2018 programme for VIP charter service
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed that its VIP air charter service programme will extend into its third year in 2018.
The Jet Set Sail programme offers guests a VIP air charter service…
Silversea appoints new regional sales manager for South West
Silversea has announced the appointment of Paul Fallows as regional sales manager South West, effective from 26 June.
Fallows has over 20 years of sales experience in the travel and…
AmaWaterways offers fam trips to CLIA conference delegates
AmaWaterwaysis offering travel agents who attended the CLIA UK & Ireland Conference, in Southampton from 24 - 26 May 2017, a free seven-night Fam trip, in a double occupancy…
Win an Amazon Echo with Silversea
Throughout June, Silversea is giving agents from across the UK the chance to win an Amazon Echo as part of the Silversea Advocates recognition programme.
The Amazon Echo is a hands free…
MSC Cruises celebrates MSC Meraviglia coming into service
Today at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, MSC Cruises officially took delivery of MSC Meraviglia. During the ship’s flag ceremony, which pays tribute to centuries-old…
Well-kept secret:
With itineraries in places such as the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, South America and the South Pacific, cruise ships make it easy to get to some of the…
On the deck with Royal Caribbean’s Sanjay Kumar
So Sanjay, tell us a little about your history and how you came to be hotel director on Navigator of the Seas?
Well, I started as a hotel man in India, working in numerous hotels, including…
Pacific Explorer transformation begins
The final countdown is on for next month's debut of P&O Cruises' Pacific Explorer, with the ship's multi-million dollar transformation underway in Singapore.
During her 12-day dry…
Holland America Line to sail to Cuba
Holland America Line has this week received approval to begin sailing to Cuba from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, starting in December 2017.
The first voyage to call at Cuba will commence on…
Carnival Corporation & Costa Group reaffirm commitment to Italy
Costa Group and its parent Carnival Corporation have this week reaffirmed their joint commitment to Italy and Europe overall, announcing they will hire approximately 4,500 Italian crew…
APT returns to Russia with new luxury river cruising in 2018
APT has announced the return of its luxury river cruise programme in Russia, with two new departures scheduled for August 2018.
The 13-day Russian Waterways itinerary will cross the…
Celebrity Cruises appoints new marketing chief
Celebrity Cruises has appointed Sam Otter to the role of director of marketing and PR for the UK and Ireland.
Otter has previously held senior marketing roles with brands including…
‘Destination’ to be the focus of Cruise 360
CLIA has revealed further details regarding the inaugural travel agent event Cruise360, which will take place in Copenhagen.
The event will discuss the importance of destination knowledge…
CLIA to host its first ever Asia River Cruise Conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that it is to hold a River Cruise Conference in Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The inaugural Asia event will commence on 10th…
CLIA Conference 2017: Selling Dreams
The opening address at the CLIA Conference 2017 came from chair of CLIA UK & Ireland and VP of Royal Caribbean, Stuart Leven.
After welcoming the delegates, Leven took some time…
CMV celebrate a hit record
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) Britain’s leading independent cruise line, will be celebrating next month, not just the naming of their latest ship Columbus, but also the 50th Anniversary…
Tempt wine lovers with Celebrity Cruises’ new wine tasting tour
Agents can offer their clients the chance to have a wine tasting experience on selected Celebrity Cruises European sailings, courtesy of the international TV series The Wine Show.
The…
Voyages to Antiquity offers expert lecturers in the Caribbean
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of on board speakers and shore excursions for winter 2017-18 on Caribbean and Cuba sailings.
From a Caribbean historian and…
Three new series of ITV documentary ‘The Cruise’ to be filmed this year
Three new series of the ITV documentary ‘The Cruise’, which will be set onboard two Princess Cruises ships, is to be filmed over the next few months. The new series will air prime time on…
Destination to be the focus of Cruise 360 Copenhagen
CLIA has revealed further details regarding the inaugural travel agent event Cruise360, which will take place in Copenhagen.
The event will discuss the importance of destination knowledge…
CLIA to host its first ever Asia River Cruise Conference
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that it is to hold a River Cruise Conference in Asia in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The inaugural Asia event will commence on 10…
Adopt an AmaDillo and win a Cruise with AmaWaterways
To celebrate the launch of its new 2018 brochure, AmaWaterways is giving travel agents and homeworkers the chance to adopt an AmaDillo and win a cruise for two aboard one of its ships in…
Sail to the Caribbean with Voyages to Antiquity’s expert lecturers in 2017/18
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of on board speakers and shore excursions for winter 2017-18 on Caribbean and Cuba sailings.
From a Caribbean historian and…
CLIA Conference 2017: Selling Dreams
The opening address at the CLIA Conference 2017 came from chair of CLIA UK & Ireland and VP of Royal Caribbean, Stuart Leven.
After welcoming the delegates, Leven took some time…
New Crystal adventures heighten Arctic exploration
When Crystal Serenity returns to the Arctic north on August 15 for the second transit of the Northwest Passage, she will navigate a route through territories of Alaska, Canada and Greenland…
CLIA Conference 2017: ‘Cruise industry has been undergoing a major transformation’
This week marks the 11th annual CLIA conference, the biggest travel agent conference in the UK and an opportunity for delegates to immerse themselves into cruise.
When discussing the…
That’s a lot of laughs!
Carnival Cruise Line will provide its guests with more laughs than ever in 2017, hosting a record 25,000 shows at its Punchliner Comedy Clubs featured across its 25 ship fleet.
Boasting…
Tasty prizes on offer with Celebrity Cruises’ summer campaign
Agents can win tickets to Taste of London with Celebrity Cruises’ 2017 summer campaign.
The cruise line will be hosting events at Taste of London and has launched the campaign to support…
CLIA releases official global passenger numbers for 2016
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced that the cruise industry has surpassed 2016 ocean cruise passenger projections, reaching 24.7 million cruise passengers globally…
CM – Tea
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is partnering with Whittard of Chelsea to coincide with the launch of their new flagship Columbus. Whittard is a leading provider of fine beverages from…
The River Cruise Line announces expansion of agency sales team
The River Cruise Line has boosted its sales team with the appointment of Mark Riddle as sales and business development manager.
Mark will take up his new role from 1 June and will be out…
Pandaw Expeditions gets rid of solo supplement
Pandaw Expeditions has got rid of its single supplement on selected Southeast Asia sailings.
The river cruise operator is offering independent travellers a more affordable way to…
Balmoral commences second cruise season from Newcastle
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship Balmoral will be commencing her second cruise season from the Port of Tyne, Newcastle, with a sell-out five-night ‘Norwegian Fjords’ sailing on 25th May…
Fincantieri to become majority holder in STX France
Fincantieri, the builders of such mega liners Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, has announced that it signed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of 66.66% of the share…
Bookings Open for ms Nieuw Statendam voyages
Bookings are open for the Premiere Voyage and 2018-19 inaugural Caribbean cruise season of Holland America Line's ms Nieuw Statendam.
Due for delivery Dec. 1, 2018, the second Pinnacle…
Angela Rippon to name CMV’s Columbus
Angela Rippon CBE is to be godmother to the cruise ship Columbus, the latest addition to the Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) fleet.
On Thursday 8th June, during the Naming Ceremony at…
China tops two million cruise passengers
China's cruise industry continues to boom, with the country exceeding two million passengers for the first time in 2016.
Figures released by the China Cruise & Yacht Industry…
New passenger ferry links Russia and North Korea
A new passenger ferry service has been launched connecting Russia with North Korea.
The ferry docked in Vladivostok for the first time on Thursday and will now operate weekly between…
CMV’s Columbus taking shape in Rotterdam
Cruise & Maritime Voyages’s (CMV) Columbus, the latest addition to the fleet and new flagship, arrived in Rotterdam on Saturday 13th May for a three week dry dock at the Damen Ship Yard.…
Two exclusive new Cirque du Soleil shows to premier on MSC Meraviglia
MSC Cruises has revealed the names and concepts for the two exclusive Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows that will be performed on board MSC Cruises’ new next-generation flagship, MSC Meraviglia.…
City Cruises and Time Out present ‘Movies on the River’
City Cruises and Time Out have teamed up to launch the first ever floating cinema on the River Thames.
Strengthening City Cruises’ commitment to use the iconic Thames as the ideal backdrop…
Celebrity Cruises announces increased agent training on board ships
This summer Celebrity Cruises will be hosting seven interactive training events for agents across the UK on board Celebrity Eclipse and Celebrity Silhouette.
Following four on board…
Royal Caribbean appoints key account manager
Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of Melanie Wood, who recently joined the UK and Ireland sales team as key account manager.
Melanie has six years’ experience working…
Princess Cruises adds two “Grand Asia” voyages
Princess Cruises has added two more 14-day "Grand Asia" voyages to its 2018 itineraries, with its newest ship, Majestic Princess, sailing between Shanghai and Singapore.
The first voyage…
“I still run in my dreams”
One of the sheer delights of cruising has to be the people you meet on board, my transatlantic on the Navigator of the Seas from Miami to Southampton was no exception. I’m also always…
Royal Caribbean appoints new key account manager
Royal Caribbean has announced the appointment of Melanie Wood, who recently joined the UK and Ireland sales team as key account manager (KAM).
Melanie has six years’ experience…
Viking Cruises strikes a chord at Hampton Court Palace Festival
Viking Cruises will be lead sponsor of this summer's much-anticipated Hampton Court Palace Festival – the latest part of the company’s year-long celebrations to mark two decades of exploring…
MSC Cruises offers families the ultimate onboard entertainment experience
MSC Cruises the Swiss-based cruise line, is creating the ultimate family entertainment experience, offering younger guests the opportunity to star in its popular web series Kelly & Kloe.…
Port of Québec to welcome Disney Cruise Line in 2018
The Port of Québec has announced that Disney Cruise Line will be going to Québec in 2018. The Port of Québec is looking forward to this being a commercial success, which will showcase their…
DouroAzul launches two new luxury river cruise ships along Portugal’s Douro River
Owned by Mário Ferreira, Portugal’s answer to Richard Branson, river cruise specialist DouroAzul now offers a choice of nine cruise ships after welcoming Douro Elegance and Douro Serenity to…
Scenic launches 2018 luxury Europe river cruise brochure
Scenic has released its full brochure for 2018 Europe River Cruising, with itineraries cruising waterways, in Europe, France, Portugal and Russia.
Across all of their 21 Europe…
Thomson Cruises to launch TUI Discovery 2
Thomson Cruises has revealed that it has seen an almost 40 per cent increase in passengers on cruise holidays in the last five years, with numbers in the last year alone rise by nearly 20…
Royal Caribbean announces new internship programme
Royal Caribbean has revealed details of the second year of its internship programme which gives students the chance to gain valuable, transferrable skills across key sectors of the Royal…
Race for your place with Carnival’s booking incentive
Travel two weeks left to ‘Race for your Place’ with Carnival Cruise Line UK’s booking incentive.
The incentive offers the opportunity to win one of 25 places to Ladies Day at Royal…
Cosmos launches 2018 A-Rosa programme early
Cosmos has launched the 2018 A-Rosa river cruise programme two months earlier to help agents capture the early booking river cruise market.
Agents can book Cosmos’ fully packaged A-Rosa…
City Cruises announces acquisition of York sightseeing fleet
River Thames sightseeing operator City Cruises has today announced a multi-million-pound deal following the acquisition of York River Boats Cruises Ltd.
As a result, the fleet will…
Azamara Cruises announces additional 2018 Cuba voyages
Azamara Club Cruises has announced the addition of four new sailings to its exciting line-up of Cuba voyages for 2018. Departing from Miami, the sailings feature overnights in Havana, as…
P&O cruises introduces new ice cream range
Summer has just got tastier as P&O Cruises guests enjoy an even more chilled experience thanks to the introduction of award-winning Jude's real dairy ice cream in fabulously moreish…
Celebrity Constellation to undergo bold refresh
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its Millennium Class ship, Constellation, or known by its fans as "Connie", will be refurbished. The ship is scheduled to enter dry-dock on Friday 12 May…
CMV strengthens marketing team
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has strengthened their marketing team ahead of the launch of their latest flagship Columbus. Rebecca Jones has joined the expanding cruise operator in the…
Record season for cruises in Abu Dhabi
Demand for voyages originating in Abu Dhabi from luxury lines Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises has led to a record-breaking season for the Abu Dhabi cruise industry.
Celebrity…
Record-breaking season for the Abu Dhabi cruise industry
Demand for voyages originating in Abu Dhabi from luxury lines Celebrity Cruises and MSC Cruises has led to a record-breaking season for the Abu Dhabi cruise industry.
Celebrity…
NCL partners Alibaba as it enters Chinese cruise market
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has formed a new partnership with e-commerce giant Alibaba as it prepares to make a splash in the Chinese cruise market.
Under the new agreement, NCL will make…
CLIA opens membership to Asian agents
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has started allowing Asian travel agents to join its membership and accreditation programme.
At an event in Jakarta yesterday, held in…
Early start for Singapore cruise season as Royal Caribbean adds itineraries
Royal Caribbean will kick off its Southeast Asian season a month early this year, to fit in a series of additional sailings from Singapore.
The company's Mariner of the Seas cruise…
CLIA gives 5 reasons to book a cruise with a travel agent
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is celebrating more than 25,000 CLIA-member travel agents globally.
Last year more than 82%of cruise holidays were booked with the help of…
Carnival announces pre-sale wi-fi packages
Carnival Cruise Line is now offering guests an opportunity to pre-purchase wifi packages on carnival.com prior to their cruise.
The pre-purchase option is currently available on two ships…
Earn Love2Shop vouchers and a free cruise with Voyages to Antiquity
Voyages to Antiquity is giving agents the chance to win up to £35 worth of Love2Shop vouchers from now until the end of June.
The vouchers are available on completion of the ‘Voyages to…
A first look at Port of Barcelona’s new cruise terminal
Today Carnival Corporation & plc released artist renderings of its second cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona – which will be Europe's newest passenger cruise terminal when it…
UK entertainers confirmed as guest speakers at CLIA Conference
CLIA UK & Ireland will welcome, Jonathan Wilkes and Nick Weir, to speak at this year’s annual conference taking place in Southampton from 24 to 26 May 2017.
This year’s…
MSC Bellissima mega-ship opens for sale
MSC Cruises announced today the opening of sales of MSC Bellissima. For her inaugural season, the ship, which is the much-awaited sister ship to MSC Meraviglia, will set sail in the Western…
Win dinner at a Relais & Châteaux property with Silversea
Silversea is giving agents from across the UK the chance to win dinner at a Relais & Châteaux property this month as part of the Silversea Advocates recognition programme.
The winners…
Cruise giant heads for St. Kitts
The world’s largest cruise ship, the Harmony of the Seas, will be making its inaugural call in St. Kitts tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd May, bringing more than 6,700 passengers to the island. .…
Royal Caribbean makes inaugural visit to Cuba
Royal Caribbean made its inaugural visit to Cuba with the newly revitalized Empress of the Seas as part of a 5-night sailing from Miami this week.
Adventure-seeking vacationers were among…
Norwegian Cruise Line takes delivery of first purpose-built ship for China
Norwegian Cruises has taken delivery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s fifteenth ship and the first custom-designed for the Chinese cruise market, from Mayer Werft during an on board ceremony…
Celebrity Cruises announces partnership with the Malala Fund
Celebrity Cruises has announced a two-year partnership with Malala Fund whose mission is that every girl can complete 12 years of safe, quality education.
Inspired by Malala’s…
Cruise an Amazon parcel with CMV
Not on line shopping this time but Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering on line shipping to the Amazon. CMV’s Magellan 42-night cruise has the Amazon neatly wrapped up with new…
Holland America Line launches ‘Navigator’
Holland America Line is the latest cruise line to introduce a digital app for guests with the launch of Holland America Line Navigator, a free mobile-friendly tool. Navigator does not need…
Julien’s Auctions and Cunard showcase Judy Garland costumes
Julien's Auctions, auction house to the stars and Cunard, will pay homage to Hollywood icon Judy Garland when flagship Queen Mary 2 showcases highlights from the largest collection of her…
RCCL new Quantum class ship to sail from Asia-Pacific
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled future plans for the first Quantum Ultra-class ship to be based in the Asia-Pacific region. Set to be launched in spring 2019, the yet-to-be-named…
Holland America Line Introduces 2018 Signature Experiences
Holland America Line recently unveiled new culturally immersive ‘Signature Experiences’ on select 2018 cruise itineraries departing from Montréal, Québec, Canada, and five of the most…
Discover the secrets behind BBC’s ‘Versailles’
Series two of the BBC's sumptuous period drama 'Versailles' started on our screens last week, with episode two due to be shown this Friday 28th April 2017.
Fans of the show will have seen…
Celebrity chef Massimo Capra to feature on Paul Gaugin cruise
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of m/s Paul Gauguin, has announced that celebrity Chef Massimo Capra will join The Gauguin’s 23rd September 2017 Tahiti & the Society Islands voyage, for a…
Princess Cruises unveils entertainment programme on UK ship
Princess Cruises has announced its full entertainment programme on Crown Princess, one of its Southampton-based ships for this spring and summer.
Crown Princess is sailing to the…
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises enhances its UK “Time Out“ marketing campaign
With the strategic objective of increasing international awareness for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in the UK marketplace and in particular for its 5-stars plus rated ship Europa2, the luxury cruise…
Be spellbound by Norway’s mighty fjords
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a new brochure, entitled ‘Spellbinding Norway’, dedicated to its range of ‘Norwegian Fjords’ holidays in 2017 and 2018.
It showcases nine unique…
Holland America Line Marks its 70th Year in Alaska
Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaska exploration this year, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events…
Thomson Cruises recruits intrepid explorers
Over the past two weeks six keen explorers have been island-hopping around the Caribbean with Thomson Cruises, on a mission to meet as many fascinating people who live and work in paradise…
Holland America celebrates its 70th year in Alaska
In 2017 Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaskan exploration, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events that…
Luxury travel specialists announce strategic partnership
Air Partner, the global aviation services group, and luxury yachting specialist Camper & Nicholsons International have signed a deal that will enable the two businesses to leverage each…
Award-winning entertainment comes to NCL’s Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed that its award-winning entertainment programming will reach new heights on Norwegian Bliss, the line’s sixteenth ship, which has been designed for the…
AmaWaterways welcomes Amakristina
AmaWaterways has celebrated the inaugural voyage of its 19th ship, AmaKristina.
Named after AmaWaterways’ Co-Owner and Executive Vice President Kristin Karst, AmaKristina joins the fleet…
Norwegian Cruise Line to add lifeguards to fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed certified lifeguards will oversee safety at all family pools across its fleet of cruise ships.
The first responders will be trained and certified by…
Norwegian Cruise Line to add lifeguards to fleet
In a move to improve safety onboard, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that they will begin employing certified lifeguards at all of the family pools across their fleet.
The first…
Port of Invergorden seeks new Cruise Manager
The Port of Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands is searching for a Cruise Manager to continue to build on their recent record-breaking years.
The Port welcomed more cruise passengers…
Fashion model Lena Gercke to christen AIDAperla
AIDA cruises has announced that fashion model Lena Gercke will christen AIDAperla, the twelfth member of the AIDA fleet, in Palma de Mallorca on June 30, 2017.
The skyline of the old city…
Renovations commence at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal
Carnival Cruise Line has commenced a multimillion-dollar renovation of its Long Beach Cruise Terminal facility to accommodate larger ships and enhance terminal operations.
At a launch…
Silversea previews major redesign for Silver Explorer
Silversea's luxury expedition ship Silver Explorer will welcome guests to a stylishly elevated onboard experience starting with her forthcoming voyage, sailing from Lisbon to Honfleur in…
CMV takes delivery of their new flagship Columbus
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has this week taken delivery of their new flagship Columbus in Singapore.
The ship had arrived at the Singapore Cruise Centre under her P&O Cruises…
Guests receive up to $500 shipboard credit with Regent’s new campaign
As part of the new 'The Time is Now' campaign, guests of Regent Seven Seas Cruises can receive a Book Now Reward of up to $500 shipboard credit, per suite, for all new bookings made between…
Uniworld donates to Just a Drop in support of sustainable tourism
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, as a member of The Travel Corporation family of brands and an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, is supporting the…
Agents to win GoPro HERO5 session with Silversea advocates programme
In April Silversea is giving agents from across the UK the chance to win an incredible GoPro HERO5 Session as part of the Silversea Advocates recognition programme.
The ten winning…
Central England Co-op Travel launches cruise brochure
Central England Co-operative Travel has launched a new brochure highlighting cruising and escorted touring holidays.
River cruising, ocean luxury and unique experiences all form part of…
Chinese cruise ship to feature Ferrari race track
A new cruise ship designed specifically for the Chinese market will feature the world’s first onboard Ferrari-branded race track.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has formed a partnership…
Tourist port planned for Labuan Bajo
Indonesia is planning to develop a major new port for tourist boats in Labuan Bajo, on the island of Flores.
The Antara news agency reported Indonesia's Tourism Minister, Arief Yahya,…
Silversea previews redesigned Silver Explorer
Silversea's luxury expedition ship, Silver Explorer, will mark its return to the seas on May 20, sailing from Lisbon to Honfleur.
A comprehensive stem-to-stern refurbishment is scheduled…
Crystal’s 2017 holiday voyages span the globe
Discerning travellers seeking to fill their holiday wish lists with global adventures and extra-special touches this December, have half a dozen luxury options to suit their preferences.…
Brit’s go cruising this Easter
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has four cruise ships sailing this Easter. Recent data shows that last year some 1.9 million Brit’s went cruisng - an all time record. CMV Britain’s leading…
Genting Cruises hosts travel agent forum
Genting Cruise Lines, the newly-formed Hong Kong company, hosted its first "Travel Agent and Media Partner Forum" this month.
The event gathered more than 350 travel agents, company…
Oceania Cruises rolls out new vegan menus
Oceania Cruises, has announced the debut of the most expansive vegan menu offerings and the only cold-pressed raw juice and vegan smoothie bars at sea.
The juice and smoothie bars are…
New Royal Caribbean UK fly/cruise packages for 2017/18
Royal Caribbean is today launching four new Caribbean fly-cruise packages for UK holidaymakers, giving guests a choice of packages, so they can enjoy everything that family favourite…
Cruise ships return to cyclone-hit Queensland
Carnival has pledged its support to Queensland following the devastation caused by Cyclone Debbie, as the cruise line returned to the region this week for the first time since the…
On the Quayside with Colin C. James
Can you tell us a little about your career to date and what you enjoy about your current role?
In 2009, having spent over 20 years of my career in telecommunications, I made a transition…
Norwegian Cruise Line to increase cruises to Cuba
Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it will further extend its offering of weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky…
CMV announces new sailings from Poole & Portsmouth in 2018
UK based Cruise Line CMV is to add a further seven UK sailings on board their 550 passenger Astoria from the South coast Port of Poole & Portsmouth International Port for a late summer…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ announce new appointment
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Evans as its new head of sales. Mike has been promoted from his previous role as sales manager – independent retail,…
Cunard Announces Voyages for 2019
Luxury cruise brand, Cunard, has today 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…
Diamond Princess gets facelift in Singapore
The Diamond Princess cruise ship has emerged from dry-dock facelift in Singapore, which saw the ship adorned with a brand new livery.
The vessel became the third ship in the company's…
Costa sails fifth ship to Asia
Costa, the Italian cruise line, has revealed that a fifth ship will join its Asian fleet this year.
The 1,800-passenger Costa neoRomantica cruise liner will be deployed regularly in the…
Explore uncharted territory with the Hanseatic and Bremen
With the announcement last year that expedition ship Hanseatic is to remain in the fleet until September 2018, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has introduced a new catalogue for the 2018/2019 season…
CLIA welcomes new global members
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced the addition of three global cruise line members: TUI Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Waterways. These…
Silversea reveals magnificent Silver Muse owner’s suite
Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea, has revealed details of Silver Muse’s Balsorano Owner’s Suite, a unique space which reflects the taste and Italian tradition of chairman Manfredi Lefebvre…
Pandaw sets sail in unexplored Irrawaddy Delta
Pandaw, the river cruise operator, has unveiled plans for a new voyage around Myanmar's Irrawaddy Delta.
Scheduled to launch in May 2018, the new cruise is designed to explore the…
Norwegian Jade ready for Southampton
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jade sailed into her seasonal homeport of Tampa as an essentially new vessel yesterday morning, following a three week dry dock where she received…
MSC Cruises raises over €6.5 million for UNICEF
MSC Cruises has announced that it has raised more than €6.5 million to-date for UNICEF, thanks to the generous contributions of its guests.
The funds raised are used to provide…
P&O Australia searches for young explorer to advise on latest ship
In an Australian first, P&O Cruises is calling for one adventure-loving holiday critic to advise on the final touches to Pacific Explorer, the cruise line's latest ship which arrives in…
Jane McDonald cruises into Global Travel Group’s annual conference
Fresh from the huge success of her all-too-short four-part series ‘Cruising With Jane McDonald’, the former ‘Loose Woman’ will take to the stage as The Global Travel Group’s guest speaker at…
Star Cruises to sail from Bangkok for first time
Hong Kong's Star Cruises has unveiled plans for its first ever season of sailings from Bangkok.
From 17 December 2017 to 27 April 2018, the SuperStar Gemini cruise ship will be based…
New study shows cruise industry’s leadership in environmental performance
A new study released Friday by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) provides the first-ever wide-ranging analysis by independent maritime environmental experts of the cruise…
