Norwegian Cruise Line announces Partners First Engage & Reward success
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the results of its Partners First Engage and Reward programme introduced during the UK inaugural of its latest ship, Norwegian Breakaway. The programme encouraged travel partners to attend various information points and presentations throughout the day in order to earn up to 4% bonus commission for their agency. → Read More
Crystal's new boutique access in Northern Europe
Crystal Cruises is expanding its uber-exclusive collection of intimate "Boutique Adventures" during summer Northern Europe cruises with two new experiences in Belfast and Berlin. The shoreside outings – none of which are available on any other cruise line – offer intimate access to Northern Ireland's political leadership and Germany's Soho -- Soho House, that is, along with visits to film locations around the city. → Read More
Amadeus Cruise Shop prepares for commercial launch
Amadeus has announced the launch of Amadeus Cruise Shop, a locally developed business-to-business shopping application that builds on the long-standing success of Amadeus Cruise. According to industry figures, approximately 1.8 million Brits are expected to take an ocean cruise holiday in 2013. → Read More
Jason Liberty named chief financial officer at Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean has announced Brian Rice, vice chairman and chief financial officer of Royal Caribbean Cruises, will transition his financial responsibilities to Jason Liberty as he prepares for his retirement in the spring of 2014. Rice will continue to serve as vice chairman until his retirement, overseeing Royal Caribbean's finance, supply chain, strategy and information technology functions. → Read More
Carnival Sunshine returns from inaugural voyage following $155m makover
Carnival Sunshine – which recently underwent a groundbreaking $155 million renovation that added a host of new features and facilities – arrived today in Barcelona, Spain, following its inaugural 12-day cruise from Venice, Italy. → Read More
Carnival lowers profit expectations following incidents
Cruise giant Carnival Corp has lowered its profit forecast for the second half of financial 2013 after a series of high profile incidents hit prices. In the most publicised incident, fire broke out on Carnival Triumph leaving passenger stranded in the Gulf of Mexico without power for five days. → Read More
Viking launches new Ocean Cruise Line
Viking Cruises today announced the launch of its ocean product line, Viking Ocean Cruises, marking the introduction of the travel industry's first new cruise line in nearly a decade. Developed from the ground up to return the focus of cruising to the destination, Viking Ocean Cruises will begin sailing in May 2015 with its first vessel—Viking Star—embarking on maiden voyages in Scandinavia and the Baltic; and the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. → Read More
American Cruise Lines introduces the Fall Cruise Collection
American Cruise Lines, operator of the newest riverboats and small cruise ships in the United States, announced today its Fall Cruise Collection, a selection of cruises handpicked to showcase the beautiful 2013 fall season. Cruise itineraries include the Columbia & Snake Rivers, the Upper Mississippi River, Hudson River, and American Cruise Lines’ newly launched itinerary, Puget Sound & San Juan Islands. → Read More
Crystal goes non-smoking
Effective with the first cruises in 2014, Crystal Cruises will eliminate smoking in all indoor areas, except for its Connoisseur Club smoking lounge. Outside smoking will be allowed in a limited number of designated spaces. → Read More
Holland America Line goes 'on location' with new activity program
From steel drum lessons in the Caribbean to tai chi on deck with a master in Asia, Holland America Line is bringing local culture and cuisine on board like never before through its new "On Location" program. The itinerary sets the scene for guests to indulge in localized experiences that make time on board as culturally enriching as visiting the ports of call. → Read More
Keel laying ceremony for P&O Cruises new cruise ship held in Italy
A ceremony on Wednesday 15 May was held to mark the keel laying of the largest cruise ship ever built for the British market will take place at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. The 141,000-ton cruise ship will enter service in 2015. → Read More
CLIA names Thomas Fischetti chief financial officer
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced that it has named Thomas Fischetti to the position of chief financial officer, reporting to CLIA President and CEO Christine Duffy. His responsibilities for the global cruise industry trade association include financial management, accounting, contracting and internal controls, IT, human resources and oversight of the association’s facilities. → Read More
