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Executives from 20 cruise lines have been confirmed for two Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) events this autumn – the Port & Destination Summit, in Lisbon on 17-18 September, and Summit at Sea, held onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Symp…
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The results from 100,000 public votes were announced at the Silver Travel Awards 2018, hosted by Classic FM presenter John Suchet at the National Portrait Gallery, on 9 July.
To coincide with a new ‘On The Wall’ Michael Jackson exhibition having just opened at…
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The Scenic Eclipse will welcome three expert travellers onboard next February, as part of a 27-day cruise to Antarctica.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes will join guests in Buenos Aires for an exclusive talk and dinner, while mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington – the first Br…
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Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering six opportunities to celebrate this December with family or friends on board three of its ships.
Passengers can board a traditional cruise liner at the London Cruise Terminal in Tilbury and have lunch or dinner on …
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Saga Cruises has held the keel-laying of the company’s first new cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery, during a ceremony at Meyer Werft’s shipyard in Papenburg.
The event marks the official start of construction for the 999-guest vessel, which is the first of two …
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Agent registration has opened for three CLIA UK and Ireland events taking place this autumn.
The organisation is running two Luxury and River Cruise Showcases in Manchester and Norwich on 13 and 20 September, respectively, and its inaugural European Luxury Cru…
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s new ship, Norwegian Bliss, has been officially christened in her summer home of Seattle.
The 168,000-gross-ton ship, the company’s largest, cruised into the Port of Seattle and the recently renovated and expanded Bell Street…
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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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