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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
Croatia specialist unveils 2024 small-ship programme
There are 144 guaranteed seven-night departures on offer
Luxury operator to boost trade focus with new partnerships team
Unforgettable Travel Group – which owns Cruise Croatia, Unforgettable Travel, Unforgettable Greece and Unforgettable Croatia – will look to work with more luxury agents with a new partnerships team and trade portal
Agents witness keel laying of Silversea’s Silver Ray
Agents got a sneak preview of Silver Nova at the keel laying of sister ship Silver Ray
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%
Regent partners with Faberge for tours and lectures
Guests will learn how the world’s most famous precious eggs are created on selected Regent sailings
Carnival president: 'Agents critical to record first quarter of 2023'

Speaking during a business update on Monday (27 March) following the company’s Q1 financial results covering the three months to 28 February, Josh Weinstein said the organisation has capitalised on pent-up demand for cruise through enhanced advertising efforts in North America, Europe and the UK. 

"This has been helped by our agent partners, who remain a critical part of our new-to-cruise business," he added.

'Phenomenal' wave period drives Carnival Corp to 'record-breaking' quarter
The company’s booked position for the remainder of 2023 is at higher ticket prices in constant currency compared with 2019
Barrhead to expand cruise training initiative amid soaring demand
Speaking to TTG, president Jacqueline Dobson said the Scottish agency group has seen a record-breaking start to the year for cruise business
Cunard unveils new exhibition featuring 100 years of photos
The line has partnered with photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney, who has curated a century’s worth of photographs for the new exhibition
Cruise Croatia revamps website with dedicated agent portal
The enhancements were driven by a 60% traffic uptick over the past year and include a streamlined quote process and added functionality
Nobu restaurants confirmed for Crystal's return
Black Cod and other favourites on the menu as master chef confirms involvement with Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony
SeaDream guests get exclusive insights with National Geographic
Small-group photography tours and cooking with locals are on offer in the Med and beyond thanks to a new SeaDream tie-up.
New suites added for Silver Endeavour’s Arctic cruises
Two new suite categories added and crew expanded following Silver Endeavour’s inaugural season in response to customer demand
Cunard visits more than 150 agents in two days
The line used the visits as an opportunity to learn more about the issues impacting agents
Explora Journeys expands leadership team with two new hires
Norbert Stiekema has been appointed chief commercial officer and Vanessa Vollmann has been named head of people
Silversea to introduce new suite categories onboard Silver Endeavour
The vessel’s enhancements = will include 10 new guest suites and additional crew accommodation
Seabourn confirms sale of Seabourn Odyssey
The line will operate all published voyages until 22 August 2024
Cunard to return to South America for first time in five years
Queen Victoria will depart Southampton on 9 January 2025 on a 78-night voyage featuring calls in Brazil, Chile and Argentina
Silversea introduces direct London-Arctic charter flights
The new services will be available for 28 Arctic and Greenland sailings in 2023 and 2024
Seabourn to host agent events to promote expedition ships
Luxury line will hold three “immersive” showcases to highlight new vessels and voyages
Cunard embarks on winter 2025 sales blitz across 70 agencies
The line’s sales team will visit more than 150 agents scattered across 70 stores to promote the new winter 2025 season
Cunard unveils Queen Anne's maiden transatlantic voyage and world cruise
In January 2025, the vessel will embark from Southampton to New York
Natalya Leahy to succeed Josh Leibowitz as Seabourn president
The line said Leibowitz is leaving the brand to pursue new opportunities