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Beat the ‘January blues’ and get a great-value cruise in Fred. Olsen’s ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign

including a series of five different advertisements being shown on digital TV channels Sky Arts, Drama, Alibi, Sky News, Pick TV, Challenge, ITV 3, Travel Channel and the Holiday & Cruise Channel, the last of which will appear on 14th Febr…

MSC Cruises to Create Exclusive Bahamian Marine Reserve Island Experience for Caribbean Cruise Guests

MSC Cruises, the Geneva-based global cruise line – number one in Europe, South America and South Africa – has unveiled ambitious plans to create an unprecedented exclusive marine reserve island experience in the Bahamas. continue reading..…

Seatrade Cruise Global 2016 Conference Details Announced

Seatrade Cruise Global is pleased to announce 2016 Conference program details which will offer attendees a comprehensive roster of panel discussions and workshops featuring experts, leaders and thought-makers. Registration is open to atten…

Crystal Serenity 2017 Voyages Reposition to North & South America

unveiling an entirely new lineup of itineraries. Following the 2017 “Southern Celebración” World Cruise round-trip from Miami, Crystal Serenity will sail throughout North America for the remainder of the year, offering routes along the eas…

Two cruise passengers die on island excursion

According to news reports, passengers from the Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Summit ship were on a trip to Cane Garden Bay Beach on a bus when it lost control and crashed on a “steep and wet” hill killing two. continue reading.......

Elvis Cruise announces a “Rocking Mekong” itinerary for September 2016

‘Elvis’ will be ‘Rockin’ the Mekong’ in September 2016 with one of Australia’s leading tribute artists, Damian Mullin, teaming up with The Cruise Gallery for an inimitable travel experience. continue reading......

Explore Cuba’s uniquely rich culture on MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises, the Geneva, Switzerland-based global cruise line – number one in Europe, South America and South Africa – announced it will further strengthen its presence in Cuba by homeporting a second ship in Havana from the winter 2016-17…

Viking Exploration Comes to North America and The Caribbean with new Ocean Cruise Itineraries

Viking Ocean Cruises today announced that the line will expand its destination-focused cruising to North America and the Caribbean with five new itineraries launching in September 2016. continue reading........

Royal Caribbean International Wins Best Cruise Line For Second Consecutive Year in The Food and Travel Reade

Royal Caribbean International in Mexico was voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” in the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2015. This marks the second consecutive year that the cruise line was honored by Food and Travel, one of the top magazines in…

Hilton Worldwide Welcomes The Virginian Lynchburg to Curio Collection

Hilton Worldwide today announced that The Virginian Lynchburg hotel will join Curio – A Collection by Hilton, a global set of upscale and luxury hotels hand-picked for their distinctive character and personality, appealing to passionate tr…

Carnival Cruise Line Named ‘America’s Most Trusted Cruise Line’ By Reader’s Digest Magazine

Carnival Cruise Line has been named America’s Most Trusted Cruise Line by Reader’s Digest Magazine. continue reading.....

Disney Cruise Line Unveils Ports and Itineraries for Early 2017

In early 2017, Disney Cruise Line returns to favorite destinations in the Caribbean and Bahamas on a variety of itineraries, most from popular Florida ports. Limited-time engagements in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Galveston, Texas, complete…

Cruise Critic Names the Best Cruise Lines of 2015

Cruise Critic, the world’s leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 8th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, naming the best of the cruise industry in 25 categories, chosen by Cruise …

A ray of hope for U.S. luxury cruise lines to Cuba

A little more comes for the ferry operators and cruise lines while sailing between U.S. and Cuba. They do not have to file for approval each time they operate on the broader latitude. continue reading.....

Now’s the time to try cruising with Fred., on an ‘All Inclusive Holiday’ in 2016/17

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ latest brochure – ‘All Inclusive Holidays’ – features 26 specially-selected getaways to Europe, the Norwegian fjords, Canaries and Caribbean, aimed at the ‘yet to cruise’ market. The brochure contains simple, all …

Bhaya Classic Unveils a Brand New Look in Halong Bay

Bhaya Classic, the largest luxury cruise fleet in Halong Bay, has recently refurbished four of its boats with a remarkable upgrade, resulting in an impressive brand new look for September 2015. The year 2015 has marked another notable chan…

Crystal Cruises Unveils Culinary Concept for ‘Crystal Esprit’

CrystalYacht Cruises, the upcoming luxury yachting experience from the world’s most awarded luxury cruise line, is sparing no measure of luxury, including the culinary offerings on the new vessel. Crystal has unveiled the culinary concept …

Find out more about Fred. Olsen Cruise at ‘Birmingham CRUISE Show 2015’

Award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines will have a team of experts on hand at stand D30 at this Autumn’s ‘Birmingham CRUISE Show 2015’, to be held at the NEC on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2015, ready to inspire and inform visi…

Cruise industry of Northern Territory adds $54 million to economy

Cruise ship passengers are spending more and staying longer in the Northern Territory with the industry injecting $54 million into the local economy last financial year. continue reading.....

ALHI Expands “Cruise Options” & Relationship With Norwegian Cruise Line

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its Alliance relationship with Norwegian Cruise Line, adding 14 more luxury cruise ships (i.e. “floating resorts”) to its worldwide portfolio and to its “ALHI Ocean Line” luxury br…

CruiseOne Launches New Recruitment Website

The travel franchise selection process just got easier with the recent launch of CruiseOne’s new recruitment website, www.CruiseOneFranchise.com. continue reading.........

Carnival To Offer Wide Variety Of Bermuda Cruises In 2016 With 10 Different Voyages Between April And November

With its famous pink-sand beaches, turquoise waters and picture-perfect weather, Bermuda is one of the most popular destinations in cruising. continue reading.......

Explore Asia’s spiritual & cultural heritage with Crystal Cruise

From the mysterious Kingdom of Bhutan and the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, to China’s Great Wall and Vietnam’s notorious caves, Crystal Cruises is taking its globetrotting guests to some of the world’s most wondrous locales during Crysta…

Princess Cruises Debuts The Voice of the Ocean

Princess Cruises brings the excitement and spectacle of TV’s wildly popular international singing competition to the high seas, live and on-stage, with The Voice of the Ocean. cotinue reading..........

Two new river cruises to Germany’s magical Christmas markets from £299

Soak up the magical atmosphere of Germany’s traditional festive markets on Saga’s new three-night river cruise from £299 or four-night full-board option from £499. continue reading........

Richard Welge is new Vice President Customer Experience of AIDA Cruises

Richard Welge (49) is the new Vice President Customer Experience of AIDA Cruises. He reports directly to Michael Ungerer, President of AIDA Cruises, in this newly created position. continue reading..........

MSC Cruises Further Enhances Spa And Beauty Treatment Offering Across Its Fleet

MSC Cruises, the world’s largest privately-owned global cruise line, is enhancing its already rich beauty and care offer available to guests on its fleet, with additional rejuvenating beauty treatments. continue reading........

Costa Cruises Orders Two LNG Cruise Ships in Multibillion-Dollar Contract with Meyer Werft

Costa Cruises announced an order for two next-generation cruise ships with the largest guest capacity in the world. continue reading........

Sea Cloud Cruises set to celebrate its 85th birthday

Sea Cloud Cruises, the Hamburg operator of small, fine sailing cruises will add an exclusive anniversary trip next year to celebrate the 85th birthday of their windjammer legend Sea Cloud. Throughout the cruise, lecturer Patricia Witzigman…

Princess Cruises announces exclusive celebrity chef partnership with Curtis Stone

Princess Cruises announced a new exclusive partnership with esteemed restaurateur, New York Times bestselling author and television personality Chef Curtis Stone. continue reading............