Luxury cruise

Mark Schmitt leaves AmaWaterways after head of sales role made redundant

Schmitt joined the river cruise line last then a year ago from his role as project manager for Fred Olsen Travel

Royal Group upgrades earning forecast again off back of 'exceptional' demand

Strong ticket pricing combined with strength in onboard revenue for European and North America itineraries resulted record yields for the group

Panache Cruises to expand operations to the US market with Texas base

Founder James Cole said the ’time was right’ for the business to establish an international presence

6 ways to soak up the newest ships at sea

Discover six new ships that deserve a spot on your clients’ wish lists, and the itineraries to tempt them with

Explora Journeys finally takes delivery of first ship after fire safety delay

The vessel was handed over to the line in Fincantieri shipyard on Thursday (20 July)

Celestyal UK chief: 'Agents are at the heart of our future vision'

Line’s country manager Jo Read tells TTG why Celestyal is ’well-placed’ to surpass its 2023 passenger volumes next year thanks to ’significant growth potential’ from the UK market

‘Giles Hawke has huge shoes to fill,’ says new Celebrity Cruises chief

’Jo’s are huge shoes to fill, but Giles has been in this business for 30 years – he’s a veteran,’ new Celebrity president Laura Hodges Bethge tells TTG

Regent Seven Seas Cruises names Grandeur’s godmother

Sarah Faberge will be the godmother of Seven Seas Grandeur when it launches in December

Fred Olsen Travel opens first concept store with 'specialist' focus

In addition to selling holidays and cruises, the store will focus specifically on selling product from several key partners – including selected Riviera Travel, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas, Oceania Cruises and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

Cunard to host another 90 agents onboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria

The cruise line said on Thursday (13 July) the one-day visits will take place in Southampton between September and November

Emerald Sakara completes sea trials ahead of Med deployment

Founder Glen Moroney said the 100-guest vessel had exceeded his expectations during the trials, which took place earlier this month in Vietnam

Explora Journeys cancels Explora I maiden voyage next week

New luxury brand’s first ship suffering from issue with fire-resistant panels

Scheme making careers in cruise more accessible set to expand

The Compass Project has supported 10 pupils from socially diverse backgrounds to engage with the industry and its job prospects

Explora Journeys postpones Explora I's delivery ceremony

It comes after the line decided to make further enhancements to the vessel

Scenic Group to boost onboard WiFi connectivity with Elon Musk's Starlink

Beginning with Scenic Eclipse II, the group will add Starlink to luxury yacht Emerald Azzurra before the end of June

Four Seasons Yachts places order for second €400 million vessel

Larry Pimentel, boss of Four Seasons Yachts owner Marc-Henry Cruises, described the order as ’a milestone’ in the brand’s development

Crystal reveals new spa and video ahead of summer relaunch

The line has announced a new spa on Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, and unveiled a video showcasing what’s to come

Panache Cruises pledges £5,000 to local crowdfunding campaign

The campaign hopes to raise £30,000 for the Adlington Cricket Club and as of this week, has achieved £20,000 from donations

Silversea hailed for environmental management work in the Galapagos

The cruise line has become the first tour operator to gain certification in environmental management in the destination

Brazil scraps all remaining Covid-19 travel restrictions

Travellers will no longer need to show proof of Covid-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter the country

Explora inaugural ‘will depart as scheduled’ despite shakedown cancellation

New line has reassured guests and agents Explora I’s inaugural sailing will go ahead as planned despite cancelling a shakedown itinerary

Giles Hawke appointed new Celebrity Cruises EMEA boss

Cosmos, Globus and Avalon Waterways chief to take over at luxury line after seven years with the escorted touring and river cruising specialist

James Cole on how to launch and maintain a multi-million pound cruise agency

As Panache Cruises nears its third anniversary, Will Payne catches up with founder James Cole on what the future holds for the agency – and his tips for budding entrepreneurs looking to start their own ventures

‘How I booked clients onto an ultra-luxury cruise for 38 weeks of the year’

From booking Grand Voyages and World Cruises to ensuring clients get the excursions they want, John Pollard shares some of his secrets