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The winners of the second annual Royal Caribbean Trade Awards have been announced during a ceremony onboard an exclusive first sailing of Independence of the Seas following her multi-million pound makeover.
Recognising the hard work of agent partners across th…
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Crystal River Cruises welcomed its newest ship to the fleet this week, during an official naming ceremony.
The event, which included a live performance from the ship’s godmother, Broadway star Rachel York, took place during the ship’s three-day stay in A…
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Continuing with its expansion, Europe’s largest river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has completed the inauguration of three new ships, the MS Van Gogh, the MS Elbe Princesse II and the MS Renoir.
This increases the total number of ships to 55, reflectin…
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CLIA has announced plans for travel agent showcase events in Manchester and Norwich. These will focus specifically on the luxury cruise and river cruise sectors.
The announcement was made at the inaugural CLIA Asia River Cruise and Destination Forum, taking pl…
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CLIA UK & Ireland has announced an inspirational speaker programme ahead of the 12th annual CLIA conference, taking place in Southampton between 23 and 25 May.
The focus for the three day event is the importance of making cruise appealing to all generation…
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Despite the challenging weather, last night saw the cream of cruise turn out for the industry’s most prestigious event of the year, The Wave Awards 2018. The Wave Awards is voted for by both the trade and the public, so winners truly are the best of the …
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CLIA UK & Ireland has announced that cruise technology will be the sub-theme of its 12th annual conference, taking place in Southampton from 23 to 25 May.
Specific conference sessions and speakers will have a tech theme, encompassing all angles of the indu…
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has launched its first English-language catalogue for new luxury expedition class ship, Hanseatic Inspiration, which will take to the sea in October 2019, expanding the existing fleet.
The catalogue launch in London gave guests a preview o…
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The Silver Whisper cruises elegantly to Denmark and saves our editor’s shoes en route…
Having to deal with a sartorial emergency while in the middle of the North Sea is not what anyone needs, especially when on Silversea’s elegant Silver Whisper.
Until then, t…
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Companies, individuals and destinations from across the cruise holiday sector are named in The Wave Awards Public Voting shortlist for 2018.
Members of the public have been voting since July for their favourite cruise lines, cruise agents, cruise destinations …
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Adventure is a fast-expanding area of the luxury cruise market – and gone are the days when guests had to give up comfort. Seabourn combines six-star luxury with kayaking expeditions for guests to witness the majestic landscape of Antarctica.
Antarctica …
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Opening up the world for aspiring West African seafarers
The first new-hire from the partnership symbolises an important milestone in diversity for the industry
Celebrity Cruises is proud to announce a unique partnership with the Regional Maritime University (…
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The hype, as with all things Crystal, has been high-pressure for months. Unlike many companies, Crystal Cruises can usually live up to the promises – however far-fetched they may be. Does new-build river ship Crystal Bach reach expectations? John Honeywell, th…
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The lower Danube, offering history and culture while giving a different view of Europe, is ideal for clients seeking a river cruise with a difference.
Mighty by any standards, the Danube is the world’s only river with a waltz named after it, and the only one t…
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Tauck is a US luxury travel firm establishing itself in the British market with eight river cruise ships sailing on European rivers, including the newly refurbished MS Sapphire.
During a reception at The Savoy Hotel in London, Sir Winston Churchill’s granddaug…
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Viking Cruises’ Viking Sky was delivered in January and will be christened in June. High standards, rather than bells and whistles, are the key to its evident appeal.
You’ll have to be a serious cruise geek to spot the differences between Viking Sky, which lau…
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A river cruise line that until last year was hardly known on the UK market is now providing a raft of opportunities for agents.
Fred. River Cruises, one of the pioneers of trade river cruise sales in the UK, was appointed GSA for Austrian-owned Amadeus River C…
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Viking river cruises’ Chateaux, Rivers and Wine itinerary offers a real education in French wine. Cruise Trade News joined a group of agents to savour the highlights.
Bordeaux has a nickname…
La Belle Endormie, which means “Sleeping Beauty”. This e…
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Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Club Cruises and Cruise Nation were multiple award winners at last night’s Wave Awards, which reward excellence in the UK cruise industry.
Royal Caribbean took home the top prize for Best Ocean Cruise Line and also Best N…
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The Danube is a popular choice for river cruisers, with many opting for the Germany-Hungary route. But for more intrepid clients, AmaWaterways’ Gems of Southeast Europe itinerary offers a lesser-cruised route from Hungary to Romania.
I board AmaSonata, AmaWate…
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