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Virgin Voyages is changing its policy to allow adult children of passengers to join their parents onboard free of charge, according to a press release.
With the “If you’re old enough to vote, you’re old enough to sail” definition of “kids,” the offer applies t…
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The Charlotte Amalie Harbor dredging project has progressed with the Virgin Islands Port Authority (VIPA) obtaining a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, according to a press release.
The project, led by VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe, aims to …
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Cruise Saudi announced the renaming of Aroya Cruises’ first ship to Aroya, according to a press release. The ship is the former World Dream.
Dr. Joerg Rudolph, president of Aroya Cruises, said: “We are delighted to have officially renamed our first Aroya Cruis…
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Carnival Corporation today announced an order for three new ships for its Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tons.
The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, an…
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Victory Cruise Lines has opened bookings for its inaugural 2025 season, according to a press release.
The two-ship fleet, the Victory I and Victory II, will cruise on all five Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the French-Canadian Maritimes.
Guests can …
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“We make sure we are doing everything we can to ensure that the company does not have a bad day from a cyberattack perspective,” said Devon Bryan, chief information security officer at Carnival Corporation.
He said it was a matter of layering the right technol…
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Tthe Utopia of the Seas hosted the world’s first skydiving event onto a cruise ship as Red Bull Airforce skydivers Luke Aikins and Miles Daisher landed on the bow of the new Royal Caribbean ship.
The stunt took place earlier this month, while the ship wa…
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SeaDream Yacht Club has appointed Jarrod Zurvas as its new sales director for Asia-Pacific, according to a press release.
Zurvas joins SeaDream from Captain Cook Cruises, bringing over 15 years of experience in senior sales and marketing roles.
Based in Brisba…
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Albatros Expeditions announced the launch of the first-ever Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica in 2026, according to a press release.
Starting in 2026, Albatros Expeditions will become the first cruise line to operate a Halal-certified kitchen in Antarctica.…
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The startup of Villa Vie Residences has moved to July 30.
Initially set to welcome its passengers onboard on May 15, 2024, the company was more recently planning to start service on July 20, 2024.
According to an update shared by the company on Friday, the Vil…
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It’s going to be the biggest year ever for Marella Cruises, with over 350,000 guests expected across the company’s fleet of five ships, said Chris Hackney, managing director.
TUI Group, which owns Marella, reported the cruise line’s second quarter occupancy at…
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Virgin Voyages has announced the promotion of Shane Riley to vice-president of UK/international sales to “grow the brand’s footprint and sales presence around the world”.
In a statement, the line said that Riley had led the “expansion of the …
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Cruise Trade News has launched its first dynamic digital magazine to provide interactive content that complements and expands upon its existing print titles and website.
This first publication, in partnership with Holland America Line, focuses on the cruise l…
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American Cruise Lines has unveiled a plan to launch 12 identical sister ships to more than double the capacity for US domestic coastal cruises.
Known as Project Blue, the ships will feature a hybrid catamaran design and have “unprecedented near-shore ope…
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A-Rosa River Cruises has announced further details of the sustainability features of its new hybrid-powered E-Motion ship, A-Rosa Sena.
The ship, which launches on the northern Rhine in May 2022, will include technology to manage energy consumption and keep em…
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Cunard has announced the appointment of a new director of UK sales, alongside details of 2023 cruises.
Tom Mahoney, who is currently Cunard’s director of strategic planning, will take on the new sales role at the end of January.
He will be responsible for the …
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Viking has held the float out ceremony for its newest ocean ship, Viking Neptune.
The 930-guest ship touched water for the first time at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard, ahead of its November 2022 launch.
Viking Neptune will spend its maiden season sailing itine…
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APT head of sales Jessica Shelton-Agar is to leave the operator next month.
Shelton-Agar – who has been with APT for 10 years – is emigrating to the Middle East for a new challenge.
She joined the group in 2012 and has played a “key role in growing the …
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Cruise Britain has appointed Kate O’Hara as chair for the second time.
O’Hara, who will combine the job with her position as Port of Tyne commercial director, takes the helm following James Stangroom’s decision to step down after four years in the …
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Portsmouth International Port has released its initial cruise schedule for 2022, featuring several maiden calls over the next 12 months.
The schedule includes visits for the likes of AIDA, Poseidon Expeditions, Oceania Cruises, Seabourn, and Mystic Cruises.
Ot…
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