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Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II will both sail in Antarctica
Scenic unveils agent competition ahead of Eclipse II christening
Agents could win a place at the vessel’s christening ceremony in Malaga on 3 June 2023
Andy Harmer, Clia UK and Ireland, at the Ireland Cruise Conference
Clia bolsters trade support with new website enhancements
A range of new training opportunities, sales tools and information resources are now available online
The no-sail order has been extended to 31 October (Credit: Sandra Seitamaa / Unsplash)
Occupancy under pressure as cruise supply ‘likely to outpace demand’
Cruise operating capacity is on track to exceed its 2019 level by 16% in 2024, according to new data
The Sylvia Earle will carry an average of 132 passengers per voyage (Credit: Aurora Expeditions)
AE Expeditions puts 2024/25 Antarctica programme on sale
A 14-night Antarctic Explorer featuring Chilean fjords sailing onboard Sylvia Earle comes in at US$16,315pp
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Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire UK's choice for next cruise ship godmother
The public nominated actress Olivia Coleman next, with 18% of the vote, while singer Adele took 12%
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far?
Polar exploration: Smooth sailing, or a journey too far?
Cruising in polar regions has become a bucket-list hit, but with the sector facing growing pressure to ensure its operations are both sustainable and responsible, TTG’s Will Payne explores the state of play
Swan Hellenic floats out Diana ahead of maiden season
Swan Hellenic to launch Diana from Amsterdam in May
The addition of the vessel will bring Swan Hellenic’s fleet to three
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From 'floating petri dishes' to record sales, the incredible journey of the UK cruise industry
In recent years, cruise has been plagued with disruption and by bad press, but as the sector sails into 2023 off the back of a positive wave period, it’s safe to say – albeit quietly – cruise is back, senior reporter Will Payne writes for TTG
The Sylvia Earle will carry an average of 132 passengers per voyage (Credit: Aurora Expeditions)
AE Expeditions christens new ship Sylvia Earle in Antarctica
Namesake and godmother, Dr Sylvia Earle, officially christened the vessel on Thursday (23 February)
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AE Expeditions plans inaugural voyage to northern reaches of east Greenland
The line will explore Greenland’s northernmost tip for the first time on its new 14-day East Greenland Explorer voyage
SH Minerva departed Ushuaia on 30 December
Swan Hellenic cancels Minerva's 31-night Antarctica cruise
The move comes after the line discovered a legal mechanism which allows it to take ownership of the vessel
Scenic to host up to 100 agents onboard Eclipse II in 2023
The upcoming vessel will arrive in the Isles of Scilly on 13 June before embarking on a domestic itinerary
HAL will deploy Westerdam to Japan in the new year
HAL adds new 28-day Arctic Circle cruise to 2024 Alaska season
The new sailing will take place onboard the line’s Westerdam
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Cruise industry confident for 2023 despite ongoing cost of living pressures
The cruise sector is sailing into 2023 confident it can overcome the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis and its continued emergence from the pandemic
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Aurora Expeditions rebrands UK division to 'embody company ethos'
The brand has unveiled a new name, brand logo, trademark and website for its UK division
SH Minerva departed Ushuaia on 30 December
Swan Hellenic to expand fleet in 2023 with new 192-guest vessel
Diana will join the line’s other expedition vessels – Minerva and Vega – next year
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Passenger killed after 'rogue wave' strikes Viking Polaris
One passenger was killed and four more were injured in the incident
Cruise agents have welcomed the lifting of the UK government's cruise ban (Credit: iStock)
Creativity key to successful wave period amid cost of living crisis
Despite the colder weather and soaring prices, agents tell TTG they are confident the 2023 wave booking season will be a key turning point in the sector’s fortunes
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Watch: Seabourn Venture arrives in Antarctica for naming ceremony
Seabourn’s first purpose-built expedition ship marked its inaugural voyage to the Great White Continent with its official naming ceremony on Sunday (20 November)
Andy Harmer, Clia UK manging director, said: "There's a sailing out there for everyone, and now is the time to capitalise"
'Opportunity to sell cruise has never been greater', says Clia's Harmer
He shared the message during The Advantage Travel Partnership’s Back on the Water 2022 cruise conference on Saturday (8 October)
Seabourn Venture set sail on 27 July
Seabourn to offer agents up to £1,000 bonus commission
The offer applies to bookings made on the line’s two expedition vessels; Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit
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Silversea to make 24 maiden calls during Endeavour's 2023/24 season
The vessel – which the line acquired from Crystal Cruises in July 2022 – will sail to 116 destinations
A&K to offer first North Pole expedition cruise next year
Ponant drops pre-departure Covid-19 testing
A test will only be mandatory if it is required by local authorities
Ponant has put on sale 26 sailings to the Far North and Arctic in summer 2024 (crest: Studio PONANT-Olivier Blaud)
Ponant to up trade activity further after doubling agent partners
French exploration line saw its best month ever for trade sales in the UK and Ireland in June