As the demand for global travel continuously grows this year, Aqua Expeditions remains committed to delivering customized adventure expeditions for more and more guests aboard our luxurious vessels. “We are pleased to announce a renewed price offering for Aria Amazon to provide a wider range of expedition choices for your clients”. The new pricing involves a ~14 percent rate reduction, making … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Announces ‘All Three Amenities For Free’ Sale Now Through April
Oceania Cruises has launched its OLife Ultimate “All Three for Free” sale, offering guests significant benefits and savings on over 80 diverse 2023 and 2024 sailings. Travelers who book by April 30 will reap even more benefits than usual with free shore excursions, a free beverage package and shipboard credit on 83 select voyages in 2023 and 2024 that explore an array of destinations from Tokyo … [Read more...]
SeaDream Yacht Club Announces 2023 National Geographic Day Tours. Leading Yachting Line Launches Small Group Experiences in 11 Mediterranean Destinations with Respected Travel Company
SeaDream Yacht Club announced that the leading luxury yachting brand has partnered with a global operator to offer National Geographic Day Tours in 11 destinations in 2023, bringing key immersive experiences to SeaDream guests. Rolling out this year in renowned Mediterranean destinations—Amalfi, Barcelona, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Funchal, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Naples, Mallorca, Rhodes, and Santorini, and … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Breaks Transatlantic Crossing Record
Considering that transatlantic voyages sailed with a few thousand people onboard at most just a hundred years ago, it is pretty remarkable that Symphony of the Seas just arrived in Europe carrying more than 7,000 people onboard. After completing a transatlantic voyage that departed Miami on March 9, the Oasis-class cruise ship became the ship carrying the most people onboard during a … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Announces All Three For Free Sale
OCEANIA CRUISES ANNOUNCES ‘ALL THREE AMENITIES FOR FREE’ SALE NOW THROUGH APRIL 83 Sailings Exploring Asia, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Central and South America and the Middle East Include Complimentary Shore Excursions, Beverage Package and Shipboard Credit, up to an $800 Value Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has launched its … [Read more...]
MSC’s Newest Ships Will Run on Liquid Natural Gas
The MSC Cruise Division has just taken a giant step toward its ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050: They’ve launched MSC World Europa and are looking forward to MSC Euribia, two ships powered entirely by liquid natural gas (LNG).LNG is the cleanest, lowest-emission marine fuel yet developed.It releases only about half the CO2 of coal and drastically reduces … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces New Leadership Changes
Norwegian Cruise Line announces new leadership changes with the appointment of David J. Herrera as the Brand’s new President effective April 1, 2023. Harry J. Sommer will transition into the role of President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the parent company for the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises effective July 1, 2023. Frank J. … [Read more...]
Alaskan Dream Cruises Unveils New Logo
Alaskan Dream Cruises has unveiled its new logo designed by Tlingit artist and Sitka, Alaska resident, Mary Goddard, according to the cruise line’s Facebook page. “All Tlingit people belong to one of two groups (known as moieties)—Eagle and Raven. The distinctive Tlingit eagle formline and traditional color palette in this design not only honors our Alaska Native heritage in general but … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan. Frank Del Rio To Retire, Sommer Named Next CEO
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. today announced that Frank J. Del Rio has decided to retire and step down from his position as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and from its Board of Directors, effective June 30, 2023. Del Rio will serve in a consultant capacity as a Senior Advisor to the Board through 2025. Harry J. Sommer, who has served as President and Chief Executive … [Read more...]
One year on: Australian cruise renaissance gathers pace
More than 40 international cruise ships have returned to local waters in the year since Australia’s cruise suspension was lifted, reviving an industry worth billions of dollars a year to communities around the country. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) said today Australia had undergone a cruising renaissance over the summer peak season and was on track to return to pre-pandemic … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Makes a Significant Muster Drill Change
Norwegian Cruise Line has quietly updated its muster drill policy, moving back to the e-muster drill after having resumed the more traditional, in-person muster drills in late January. Now, the e-muster drill will be reinstated fleetwide for sailings on or after April 1, 2023, but may not be available on all ships right away. E-Muster to Return Frequent cruisers will be thrilled to learn the … [Read more...]
11 reasons to get as early a check-in time as possible for your cruise
As your Royal Caribbean cruise approaches, there is one important step you shouldn’t overlook: selecting an early check-in time.45 days prior to your cruise, you can check in to your sailing via Royal Caribbean’s website or the Royal Caribbean app. During the online check-in process, you'll upload identification documents, provide credit card information, and, most importantly, select a check-in … [Read more...]
Ethisphere Names Royal Caribbean Group As One of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the Eighth Time. Recognition honors companies demonstrating business integrity through best-in-class ethics, compliance, and governance practices
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. Royal Caribbean Group has been recognized eight times and is the only honoree in the Leisure and Recreation industry. This year, 135 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 46 … [Read more...]
Chef Bryan Voltaggio Returns To Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours For Two Culinary Sailings
Celebrity Chef Bryan Voltaggio is returning to Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours for a pair of specialty cruises in 2023 and 2024. The first is on board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse, which departs from Montego Bay on October 31, 2023, for a nine-day Iconic Panama Canal sailing. Then, on June 18, 2024, Voltaggio will return to the Bordeaux region in France aboard Scenic Diamond … [Read more...]
Another Carnival Cruise Director Promoted to Fleet Position
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the second popular cruise director to be promoted to the position of “Fleet Cruise Director” to oversee the line’s entire cadre of cruise directors. Chris “Donkey” Salazar will be the second person with this new title, and the position will include training operations and other work aboard multiple ships. Two Cruise Directors Promoted The second employee … [Read more...]
Seatrade Cruise unveils keynote panel for inaugural F&B@Sea
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Costa Presents C|Club 2023 Cruises. Italian company is offering two cruises dedicated to members of its loyalty programme on board of Costa Favolosa
Costa Cruises presents the C|Club 2023 cruises, two unique event-cruises with a programme of activities designed exclusively for members of the Italian company’s loyalty programme. These two cruises are already special from the itineraries: fourteen days on board of Costa Favolosa in June discovering the most beautiful destinations in Norway, to the legendary Lofoten Islands, illuminated by the … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces a Huge Leadership Change
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced significant changes to its executive leadership team, with Harry J. Sommer set to become the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective July 1, 2023. Sommer will replace the current CEO and President, Frank Del Rio, who has decided to retire and step down from his position and the board of directors effective June 30. … [Read more...]
With Cruising Back, Stomach Bugs Are Too (Should You Worry?)
If there was one silver lining to the pandemic when it comes cruising — and the increased focus on health — it was that gastrointestinal illness outbreaks were low by historical standards even as ships returned. As cruises have returned, so too have reports of gastro illness outbreaks on ships. Now reports of stomach bugs on cruises are making a comeback, with six ships already showing … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Several Leadership Transitions
Effective April 1, 2023, David J. Herrera will become the new President of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). On July 1, 2023, the brand’s current president, Harry J. Sommer, will transition to be the next President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.Herrera has held several senior leadership … [Read more...]