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Viking marked the company’s 25th anniversary with a historic celebration in Amsterdam
Viking® (www.viking.com) today marked the company’s 25th anniversary with a historic celebration in Amsterdam. To commemorate the milestone, for the first time ever, three classes of Viking ships—a river ship, an ocean ship and the company’s newest expedition vessel, the Viking Polaris®—met in Amsterdam
MSC Cruises unveils new entertainment offerings on board MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises today revealed details of the new entertainment offerings on board MSC Seascape, including six fantastical new productions specially designed for the Chora Theatre.
Four Seasons to Bring Legendary Service to the Seas
A steadfast, enterprising spirit is launching Four Seasons into a new and exciting business extension – Four Seasons Yachts. Along with Four Seasons, this new venture brings together an unparalleled group of partners: Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine, leading luxury entrepreneurs and bold visionaries of this exceptional yacht experience, as well as Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, which will deliver the first new vessel by the end of 2025.
Silversea Cruises® unveils new collection of 25 voyages for Silver Endeavour
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has revealed a new collection of 25 voyages for its highly anticipated expedition vessel, Silver Endeavour℠—the world’s most advanced luxury expedition ship
New Canadian Procedures are a Win for Holland America Line Guests
Holland America Line is pleased with the recent announcement of the lifting of Canadian pandemic border restrictions. Under the new guidelines, Canadian border vaccination and testing requirements are no longer necessary
Royal Caribbean chief warns staffing woes risk hitting sales
Staff shortages and difficulties recruiting extend beyond the well-publicised shortages in travel suppliers and aviation to agencies and risk hitting sales. That is according to Ben Bouldin, Royal Caribbean Cruises vice president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, who said: “The number of agents working today is a fraction of what it was pre-pandemic.”
Silversea executive Conrad Combrink is set to host Silver Endeavour’s maiden voyage
Silversea Cruises®, the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, has named its line-up of experts for the inaugural voyage of new ship Silver Endeavour℠, the world’s most luxurious expedition ship.
Holland America Line Reports Positive Results of Cruise Industry’s First Long-Term Biofuel Test
Holland America Line completed the cruise industry’s first multi week test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels
Princess Cruises Unveils Bespoke Next Generation Ship - Sun Princess®
Princess Cruises today revealed a stunning new and bespoke ship platform that is the brand’s largest ship ever that will accommodate over 4,000 guests.
Holland America Line’s 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage Returns
Holland America Line is continuing to bolster its longer voyages departing from a North America homeport, and the 2024 Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage is the newest addition. The 94-day journey that’s been more than 10 years in the making departs Jan. 3, 2024, aboard Volendam, sailing roundtrip from San Diego, California.
Holland America Line unveils new Caribbean programme
Holland America Line (HAL) has released a mix of Caribbean itineraries for the 2023-24 winter season. Sailings range from seven to 16 days in length and will be split across five of the line’s vessels.
Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness, Inc. Announce Exclusive License Agreement
Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic premium cruise brand and a brand of Carnival Corporation & plc today announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, Inc, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands.