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Oceania Cruises reports bumper bookings period
Oceania Cruises has reported the opening day for its 2024 Collection of voyages on 4 May 2022 ranks among the best single-day booking periods in the company’s history.
Princess Cruises introduces all-inclusive premier package
Princess Cruises has announced Princess Premier, a new premium add-on package that offers guests unlimited WiFi for up to 4 devices, premium/top-shelf beverages, photos, specialty dining, and crew gratuities/appreciation.
'Indiana Jones of the deep' bound for exclusive speaker appearance with Cunard
Maritime archaeologist, Mensun Bound, who made headlines across the world in March with the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, will head out to sea again this summer to talk exclusively to Cunard guests.
Simone Biles, Olympic and World Champion named Godmother of Celebrity Beyond
Celebrity Cruises announced today that Simone Biles, 19-time World Champion and seven-time Olympic medallist, will add another very special title to her decorated career – Godmother for Celebrity BeyondSM, the industry’s most highly anticipated ship of the year that recently debuted in Southampton, UK.
Accor takes over operations of QE2
Accor is adding the world-renowned cruise ship, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), into its portfolio. Taking over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the MGallery Hotel Collection. Once fully rebranded, Queen Elizabeth 2 will undoubtedly become a landmark property for the MGallery brand and Dubai overall.
Norwegian Cruise Line celebrates full relaunch of fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the completion of its Great Cruise Comeback with the sailing of Norwegian Spirit, the 17th and final ship in its fleet to return to service.
Qatar Tourism steers cruise sector towards recovery
In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar Tourism, in cooperation with its national aviation partner Qatar Airways, the Port Authority, Mwani, the Ministry of Public Health, has taken several measures to resume cruise tourism ahead of FIFA World Cup.
Holland America Line's Oosterdam returns to service
Holland America Line has welcomed its ninth ship back into service, as Oosterdam embarked guests in Trieste (Venice), Italy, for the first time since the industrywide pause began in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quark Expeditions launches its Arctic season
Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, launched its Arctic 2022 season, with a 7-day "Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief" voyage. This much-awaited sailing also marked the inaugural Arctic voyage of Ultramarine, Quark Expeditons' game-changing new ship.
Royal Caribbean posts $1.2bn Q1 loss but expects second half profit
Royal Caribbean has posted a $1.2bn first quarter loss but said the surge in booking volumes should facilitate profitability in the second half of 2022.
Barbados announces landmark Royal Caribbean recruitment drive
Almost 2,000 jobs will be up for grabs for Barbadians very soon. The announcement was made this week by Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator the Hon. Lisa Cummins, during a recent press conference at Seatrade Cruise Global Conference in Miami, Florida.
Carnival installs environmentally innovative food waste biodigesters
Carnival Corporation has announced it has completed the installation of nearly 600 food waste biodigesters across its fleet in support of ongoing food waste management and reduction efforts as part of its overall commitment to environmental compliance.