Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways announces the extension of its popular pre- or post-cruise Complimentary Land Package* offer on select Europe itineraries in 2024 and 2025. Now available for new reservations made through June 30, 2024, the Complimentary Land Package offer provides guests with a choice of 20 complimentary two-, three- or four-night land packages as an extension to their … [Read more...]
Windstar Cruises Celebrates Travel Advisors in May with Four Free Cruise Giveaways and Bonus Commission
May 1st is National Travel Advisor Appreciation Day, and small ship line Windstar Cruises is celebrating with exclusive perks and new programs that last beyond the month of May. Windstar knows that behind every seamless vacation is a dedicated travel advisor who deserves special appreciation for making it all happen. During the month of May, travel advisors who make a new booking or complete … [Read more...]
Riviera River Cruises Offers Incentives for Global Travel Advisor Day
Riviera River Cruises will offer booking incentives throughout the month of May in celebration of Global Travel Advisor Day on May 1. Through the incentives, advisors can earn a complimentary cabin on a 2024 European river cruise, as well as a 5 percent bonus commission for every cabin booked on 2024 departures. Riviera will also hold two webinars in May and advisors who attend will be entered … [Read more...]
First Bands Announced for 70000TONS OF METAL 2025
70000TONS OF METAL 2024: Day 4 Recap on 70000TONS.tv The thirteenth edition of 70000TONS OF METAL will take place from January 30th to February 3rd, departing from Miami, Florida – Cruise Capital of the World – to Ocho Rios, Jamaica and back aboard the Independence of the Seas. This unique festival will once more see 60 Heavy Metal bands from various subgenres taking the four … [Read more...]
UnCruise Kicks Off 2024 Season in Alaska
UnCruise Adventures recently kicked off its 2024 program in Alaska. After sailing from the Seattle area, the Wilderness Legacy was responsible for opening the season on April 16, 2024 as the 88-guest cruise ship departed from the Ballard Locks ahead of a 12-day repositioning voyage to Juneau. As part of the itinerary, the Legacy paid a visit to Port Angeles, in Washington, before sailing to … [Read more...]
Vizag international cruise terminal welcomes maiden voyage of luxury cruise ship The World
Vizag International Cruise Terminal (VICT) announced the maiden arrival of the luxury cruise ship The World, to its docks. This momentous event marks a significant milestone in our commitment to becoming a premier destination for international cruise liners in the region. VICT is a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate some of The World’s most prestigious cruise ships built with an … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Cancels Alaska Cruise, Guests Must Vacate by Sunday Afternoon
A Royal Caribbean Alaska cruise was cancelled after guests boarded due to severe technical delays, leaving passengers until Sunday to vacate the ship and find their way home. Passengers aboard the Radiance of the Seas were previously notified that their departure from Vancouver, British Columbia would be delayed by two days to address a propulsion issue. The original departure date was set for … [Read more...]
Nearly 200 people sick in norovirus outbreaks on Princess, Royal Caribbean ships
Nearly 200 people got sick in norovirus outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International ships. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 94 of the 2,532 guests on Sapphire Princess reported being ill during its April 5 cruise, along with 20 crew members. The round-trip cruise, which left from Los Angeles with stops in Hawaii and the South Pacific, will end on May 7, … [Read more...]
Tillberg Design of Sweden Celebrates the Completion of Sun Princess Project
Tillberg Design of Sweden, part of VikenGroup, celebrated the completion of the seven-year Sun Princess project, which was delivered by Monfalcone shipyard on February 14. Tilberg Design was involved in the Sun Princess project since 2017, as coordinating architects and designers of several onboard venues, including a three-story dining room, a modern two-deck lounge and a panoramic terrace with … [Read more...]
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming, Royal Caribbean International And Celebrity Cruises Announce Global Partnership
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming and Royal Caribbean Group brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, today unveiled a global partnership that will benefit both vacationers and team members of the brands. Travelers around the world can take advantage of accommodations, meals, discounts and more at Hard Rock and Seminole casinos, hotels and cafes, and on Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises’ Newest Ship Celebrity Ascent Arrives In Barcelona to sail first-ever European summer season
Setting sail for the first time in Europe, Celebrity Cruises® flagship vessel, Celebrity Ascent℠ will turn heads as she raises the bar for holidays in the region this summer. Visiting stunning destinations in Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Turkey, the newest ship from the premium cruise line will dive into the rich history of Europe and explore the best the Mediterranean has to offer across … [Read more...]
Madeira Port Authority invests in energy efficiency in the Port of Funchal
The Madeira Port Authority (APRAM) will invest 14.9 thousand euros in a study to improve the energy efficiency of the infrastructures of the Port of Funchal: Gare Marítima, Gare Cais 6, Centro Náutico de São Lázaro and Cais 8. The perspective, says the president of Madeira Port Authority, Paula Cabaço, is to obtain annual savings of around 35 thousand euros. “Our commitment to the environment and … [Read more...]
Carnival Corporation celebrates top contributors to the ‘Plant A Tree’ initiative
Carnival Corporation & plc announced that it has purchased 5,000 palm trees, all grown locally in Grand Bahama from seed, to beautify the company’s flagship cruise port destination, Celebration Key. Through the resounding success of Phase One of the company’s ‘Plant a Tree’ initiative, 40 percent of these trees were purchased from small-scale community growers on the island. The initiative … [Read more...]
Chris Austin appointed Explora Journeys’ President North America
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, yesterday announced the appointment of Christopher Austin as President North America, based in Miami. Chris joined Explora Journeys in November 2020 as the brand`s Chief Sales Officer. Prior to that, he spent nearly three decades in leading hospitality roles, including Senior Vice President Global Marketing & Sales at another … [Read more...]
Tallinn joins Miami-Dade on cleanup day – Cruise Europe
Ryan Jenkins, managing director of Travelife Certified Estonian tour operator Den Eesti, was surprised and delighted when approached by Miami-based Estonian celebrity The Mermaid/Lady Merle Liivand, during Seatrade Cruise Global, and asked to join in the annual Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day. Colleague Sirle Arro, head of marketing and communications for Port of Tallinn, says: “The event was ideal for … [Read more...]
New connections to Klaksvik, Faroe Islands, open it up for more calls – Cruise Europe
The building of tunnels to connect Klaksvik to its neighbouring islands in the Faroes is expanding its shore excursion offering, for example passengers can be hiking in the mountains within a 10 minute drive. Theresa Kreutzmann, managing director Visit Nordoy, says: “The infrastructure is changing completely because tunnels are opening this year, connecting the islands, so it will be easier to get … [Read more...]
Here are the cruise ships scheduled to visit Newport in 2024
Discover Newport, the official convention and visitors bureau for Newport and Bristol counties, has published the 2024 Cruise Ship Schedule for Perrotti Park. Larger ships anchor in the harbor and tender passengers to Perotti Park, while smaller vessels dock at the South Alofsin Pier at Fort Adams State Park. So far, sixty-three cruise ships are scheduled to visit Newport in 2024 via Perrotti … [Read more...]
“Virgin Celebration Voyage” Returns for Second Consecutive Year with Sir Richard Branson and Boy George at the Helm
Virgin Voyages is calling fans of the Virgin brand and loyal Sailors to embark on the company’s second-annual “Virgin Celebration Voyage.” In honor of Virgin’s 50+ year history, guests will have the opportunity to sail on three distinct voyages across the brand’s worldwide fleet of Lady Ships. Featuring an incredible line-up of guests – most notably, the man who started it all, Sir Richard … [Read more...]
Expedition Cruise Network to stage first conference
The Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) is to stage its first conference in the autumn. The two-day event is to be held in London with delegates including a mix of independent agents, tour operators, home-workers and leisure agents. Travel trade delegates will be able to attend free of charge. Full story Expedition Cruise Network to stage first conference Tags: London Source: … [Read more...]
Cruise Tourism in India Reaches All-Time High – India Report
India is seeking to boost its cruise tourism. It aims to attract 4 million cruise tourists by 2041, up from 300,000 in 2023. India recorded a cruise tourism footfall of 470,000 in the 2023-24 financial year – its highest ever. Domestic tourists accounted for nearly 80% of this, as international cruise tourism in India has yet to revive to pre-Covid levels. In 2019-20, the international and … [Read more...]