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Sea Cloud: extensive refurbishment starting fall 2025
Sea Cloud Cruises, one of the leading luxury cruise companies, has announced that Sea Cloud, their legendary flagship vessel, will undergo a significant refurbishment starting in fall 2025. This decision coincides with the ship’s 95th birthday, originally commissioned by Marjorie Merriweather Post and E.F. Hutton. According to Daniel Schäfer, CEO of Sea Cloud Cruises, Sea […]
Oceania Cruises: Float Out for Allura
Allura, the new ship from Oceania Cruises, has been floated out and moved from the dry dock to the mooring where the fitting of its luxurious interiors will begin. At the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, on the border of the famous port of Genoa, the ship was blessed by the shipyard’s chaplain, Father Stefano, […]
How Cruise Lines Are Captivating First-Time Travelers
As a “new to cruise” traveler myself, I have experienced the immense surprise that people encounter when learning the infinite possibilities of cruising around the world. There is a product, destination and style for every traveler. In recent years, the cruise industry has embraced an exciting opportunity: to showcase the wonders of cruising to a […]
Swan Hellenic Joins Virtuoso Collection
Swan Hellenic, a pioneer in cultural expedition travel, has joined the exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners of Virtuoso, which includes over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries, spanning luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators, and other travel entities. Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, highlighted that Virtuoso’s acceptance proce
Crystal: Order for Two New Ships from Fincantieri
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Crystal Cruises and Fincantieri for the construction of two new revolutionary Ocean ships has been signed. The fundamental footprint of the project will feature interior design with fine marbles, natural materials, and exquisite fabrics, reaching a level of sophistication comparable to luxurious residential properties. This project of comfort and [&hellip
Frontex: New requirements to travel to Europe
Raising awareness about EES & ETIAS by Frontex: European Border and Coast Guard Agency. What exactly are these two European border management system, and how will they impact tourist access to Europe? Both systems have been introduced to address the need to facilitate and ensure secure tourist access throughout the European Union. Let’s examine them […]
GigSky: Staying Connected at Sea and on Land
GigSky, a global mobility leader for over a decade, offers travelers the opportunity to stay connected seamlessly with a single eSIM data plan that provides the fastest and most reliable data service while at sea, in port, or traveling on land, ensuring a continuous mobile experience. GigSky offers 3 World Cruise packages: – Cruise + […]
Diplomat Hotel: Where to stay before you sail
Nothing can spoil a cruise line missing the boat! That’s why experienced cruisers always fly into port at least a day before they sail. If you’re planning to cruise from either Port of Miami or Port Everglades, have we got a place for you! THE DIPLOMAT HOTEL IN HOLLYWOOD FLORIDA IS HALFWAY BETWEEN FLORIDA’S BIGGEST CRUISE […]
HX and Ocean Bottle Join Forces Against Pollution
Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a brand of reusable water bottles with a social impact revolutionizing ocean-bound plastic, to combat marine plastic pollution. Launched ahead of World Oceans Day on June 8th, the initiative will provide complimentary Ocean Bottles to all Hurtigruten Expeditions guests, which fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic. [&hellip
Costa Diadema Starts Using Shore Power in Kiel
On June 7th, Costa Diadema, a Costa Cruises ship, successfully connected to the electrical grid available at the Ostuferhafen cruise terminal in the port of Kiel for the first time. It will continue to do so for all scheduled stops until the end of summer. By using shore power, the ship was able to shut […]
Costa Fortuna: the new itinerary for Greece and Turkey
For the summer season of 2024, Costa Cruises will offer weekly itineraries allowing exploration of Athens, Istanbul, and the most fascinating Greek islands in a single vacation. Guests aboard Costa Fortuna will have the opportunity to experience Sea Destinations: new places to discover while sailing through exceptional and unique experiences. The new itinerary of Costa […]
New Partnership for Le Boat and Beneteau Group
The leading river cruise operator and the global leader in the nautical sector are renewing their collaboration with a decade-long commitment. At the heart of the project is the new boat “Liberty,” joining the fleet next year, and a new phase for Le Boat’s Ownership-Management Program. The “Liberty” will be launched in 2025, with Europe’s […]
Uniworld Publishes Its Third Annual Sustainability Report
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has released its third annual Impact Report, detailing the progress made in 2023 and providing updates on the company’s sustainability goals. Uniworld’s sustainability plan, overseen by Julie Higgins, includes 11 measurable goals, such as reducing food waste by 50% by 2025, eliminating single-use plastics, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, and more. […]
Fairmont Taghazout Bay opens “Paper Moon”
Fairmont Taghazout Bay Inaugurates “Paper Moon”, the Renowned Milanese Restaurant, Offering an Unforgettable Culinary Experience. As stated by Claudio Bertoni and Stefania Galligani, partners of Paper Moon, the vision established by the founders at the end of the 1970s remains the same today. The two partners are thrilled with the impact they’ve made in various […]
A-Rosa: Innovations in the Field of Entertainment
A-Rosa River Cruises introduces innovations in the field of entertainment by creating its own department at its headquarters in Rostock, Germany, with a team of four people who will be responsible for the continuous development of all on-board entertainment. The new department will manage both daytime and evening entertainment programs, themed cruises, and offerings for […]
Thurgau Travel and Sustainability Report 2023
Thurgau Travel, a pioneering Swiss river cruise company on a global scale, has published its first sustainability report for the year 2023. This step not only enhances transparency but also lays the groundwork for further actions aimed at improving and ensuring long-term sustainability. In 2023, Thurgau Travel worked intensively to develop and revise a more […]
MedCruise: The Development of Digital Communication
MedCruise, the largest Association of Cruise Ports whose mission is to promote the cruise industry in the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic Sea, Red Sea, and Eastern Atlantic, has introduced several initiatives and services during its latest term, now supported by technological innovations on its digital platforms. MedCruise, representing 153 ports from 22 countries across 3 […]
Cruise Saudi Joins FLEET: Commitment to Sustainability
Cruise Saudi, a major Arabian cruise company, has announced its participation in the FLEET research consortium, marking a significant advancement in its journey towards environmental sustainability. The FLEET consortium, established by the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Oil Sustainability Program (OSP), aims to enhance economic and environmental competitiveness
Viking: Phytoplankton Sequencing at Sea
Viking, with the scientific support of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), has made a scientific advancement on board its expedition fleet by sequencing environmental DNA (eDNA) of phytoplankton in real-time. The PCR lab on board the Viking Octantis has been converted into an advanced scientific environment […]
CHTA and AI: a Guide to Elevate Caribbean Tourism
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has unveiled its new guide, “Guide to Artificial Intelligence Transformation for Caribbean Tourism.” This project, launched by the CHTA Technology Task Force, represents the first guide of its kind published by a Regional Hotel and Tourism Association. Authored by Christus Gill with the support of artificial intelligence, the […]
AIDA: sponsor of the Rostock Seawolves
AIDA Cruises recently announced the renewal of their sponsorship of the ROSTOCK SEAWOLVES basketball club for the third season, continuing their two-year status as a Platinum Sponsor. The collaboration is centered around organizing joint activities aboard the AIDAmar at the port of Rostock-Warnemünde, promoting team spirit that boosts the entire region. AIDA Cruises congratulated the […]
Costa Cruises and Neos: Renewed Agreement
Costa Cruises and Neos, the Italian airline part of Alpitour World, have announced the renewal of their three-year collaboration, with a significant increase in the availability of air seats for Costa cruise customers. This new agreement, covering the period from 2024 to 2027, includes a 30% increase in seats reserved for Costa customers on Neos […]
Phoenix Reisen: Renovation for two fleet ships
Recently, the ships MS Amadea and MS Deutschland of the Bonn-based tour operator Phoenix Reisen returned to service after undergoing scheduled refurbishments in April at Bremerhaven. The work, with a total investment of over 20 million euros, aimed to update and improve both vessels. The MS Amadea underwent significant modernization and refurbishment at Lloyd Werft […]
Silver Nova debuts in Alaska with the S.A.L.T. Program
At The Last Frontier event, renowned cruise line Silversea marks the entry of its latest luxury ship, Silver Nova, into Alaska with the new and enhanced S.A.L.T. culinary program. Starting on May 9, 2024, Silver Nova has officially arrived in Alaska, which runs through September 5, 2024. The season will feature seven-day voyages introducing Silversea’s […]