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Tauck’s 2023 small ship cruising portfolio to feature. 100+ departures of 18 journeys board 16 ships.
On August 1, 2022, Quark Expeditions’ newest vessel embarked on the 17-day Northwest Passage: In the Footsteps of Franklin voyage.
Following a four-year hiatus, the Conference & Exhibition returns with a robust programme, welcoming 2,000+ cruise professionals in Málaga, Spain, 14-15 September 2022.
AmaLucia offers 78 luxurious staterooms, the majority of which boast twin balconies, so guests can enjoy panoramic views and plenty of fresh air during their journeys.
Juniper creates a new cruise vertical by incorporating IST’s team and its technology.
Load factors in the second quarter were 82% overall, with June sailings reaching almost 90%. For 2023, all quarters are currently booked within historical ranges at record pricing.
Sustainable Cruise Indicators is a result of COWI’s experience with creating sustainable solutions and Cruise Baltic’s insights in the cruise industry.
Silver Ray is revealed as the cruise line's second Nova-class ship, due to set sail for Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in 2024.
Home-based travel agents will network and learn ways to take their business to next level.
CLIA co-financed the sustainability assessments jointly with the two municipalities and port authorities, showing the industry's commitment to taking an active role and directly supporting cruise destinations.
Venture Ashore adds 9 new European offerings to the “Essential Collection” from WALKS and Devour Tours, part of the City Experiences portfolio of brands.
500,000 nautical miles sailed and 6.5 million meals served in first year back.
Line’s ninth river ship will sail on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe.
SH Vega, like her twin sister SH Minerva, has been designed to meet the latest environmental regulations and is completely self-sufficient for up to 40 days or 8,000 nautical miles.
Quark Expeditions’ guests are currently navigating the majestic fjords that dominate the southern and southeastern coasts of Greenland on Ultramarine.
Breakaway-Plus Class ship homeports in Civitavecchia (Rome) for first Europe season. Eight ships will sail in European waters and call to over 100 Ports. The brand’s newest ship, Norwegian Prima, to sail Northern Europe during inaugural season.
The purchase price for the vessel was $275 million, significantly below the cost of construction.
The Official Vancouver and Victoria City Stay Package is available as a three-day, two-night post-cruise option for guests booked on Ocean Victory on July 18; August 8, 29; September 19, 2023.
The relaxation of the testing policy is in line with the rest of the travel, leisure and hospitality industry worldwide as society continues to adapt and return to a state of normalcy. The Company continues to strongly recommend all guests be up to date on vaccination protocols and test at their convenience prior to travel.
The cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s second purpose-designed expedition cruise ship is now on her way to Tromsø for an 11-day maiden Arctic cruise departing the 20th of July.
State-of-the-art equipment has turned the tide against potential cruise ship disasters. However, we can never completely let our guard down; cruise ships should constantly be looking for further innovations to keep passengers safe.
With the addition, there are now 23 member lines that encompass every size, focus and demographic of cruise ships and companies.
At the actual Field of Dreams baseball diamond and farm from the film, guests may walk the bases like Shoeless Joe Jackson, emerge from the corn and take a break on the bleachers for an Instagram moment.
The MSC Lirica cruise spans seven days and takes passengers through the Mediterranean stopping at ports in Cyprus, Greece, Israel, and Turkey.
Hosted in the world’s second largest cruise destination, the programme features two keynote opening sessions, followed by a robust schedule of panels tailored to Mediterranean cruising.
Pattern’s platform enables Variety Cruises to offer travel insurance products, including cancellation for a reason, baggage protection and weather protections embedded directly into the customer journey.
A celebration that will be attended by industry representatives on 29 June at the Rosalia de Castro Theatre.
President Luis Abinader and Minister David Collado highlighted the importance of the 28th FCCA conference for cruise tourism in the country.
Havila Capella is moored at the quay in Bergen with crew on board and is ready to receive guests.
Carnival will operate the ships, which will marry the great service, food and entertainment that Carnival’s guests enjoy with Costa’s Italian design features.
During two FAM trips, cruise line executives experienced good times, local delicacies and beautiful surroundings at 10 destinations in the Baltic Sea region.
Quark Expeditions has extended the Arctic 2022 season to the end of September.
Ship to be renamed Carnival Luminosa, sailing seasonally from Brisbane, Australia and then moving to Seattle for Alaska itineraries from May-September.
As the EU takes critical steps to deliver on its 2030 ambitions, cruise industry leaders and policymakers met today in Genoa to discuss implementation of the industry’s climate goals, latest innovations and investments, and the need for government investment.
The new Svalbard Express and North Cape Express itineraries will offer an elevated addition to the existing Coastal Express product. Guests will enjoy a new iconic experience along the Norwegian coast on board a fully refurbished MS Trollfjord, and in the case of Svalbard, the world’s northernmost permanent populated area.
Like AmaDahlia, AmaLilia will sail the immersive Secrets of Egypt & the Nile itinerary, offering an unparalleled 11-night cruise and land experience including a seven-night roundtrip river cruise from Luxor, paired with three nights pre- and one-night post-cruise stays in historic Cairo.
The third, and final, Star Plus Class yacht is now transformed and sailing again.
Zone to feature second seagoing restaurant by eorld-renowned chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse.
Sustainability is a top priority for CLIA as well as for the whole maritime industry, as Posidonia discussions confirm. CLIA members have committed to pursuing net zero carbon cruising by 2050 and in order to reach this goal they make significant investments in new, technologically updated vessels.
New marketing resources include an automated post-booking review tool, updated customizable assets and increased video content.
TProfile, which provides advanced Customer Experience Applications and CRM technology, will deliver a completely personalised customer experience, using the full suite of tools and applications.
On the new website, travelers can filter their searches to hone in on desired dates, ships, types and destinations under the Voyage feature.
Aiming to steer change together, the Conference & Exhibition will gather 3,000+ cruise professionals in Málaga, Spain.
The cruise company’s approach is closely aligned with Panama’s Sustainable Tourism Master Plan, which focuses on sustainable and unique experiences that connect with nature and authentic cultures, elements in which Panama maintains important competitive advantages.
Emerald Azzurra entered service on March 12 and is currently sailing an eight-day Croatia in Depth itinerary.
Overall, PPA S.A. is expecting within the fiscal year 2022 the arrival of 750 cruise ships, 66% of which will be homeported at the Port of Piraeus, while arrivals of new companies are also scheduled for 2022.
A choice of complimentary shore and Zodiac excursions as well as kayaking from the ship’s own marine platform will be available throughout each voyage.
Ship christened in namesake city in a ceremony steeped with tradition.
The Summit’s keynote meeting, the Heads of Government Meeting that will bring together destinations’ Ministers of Tourism and above with high-level executives from FCCA Member Lines, will also feature the initiative and Committee as one of its main focuses.
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