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'New-to-cruise – let's go!': agents told market ripe for new business, plus nine other Advantage cruise conference highlights

Is now the time for agents to grow their cruise customer databases? Why a cruise holiday can give customers peace of mind financially? And why if staff are loyal to agencies and cruise lines then customers will keep coming back for more?

'We're always trying to think outside the box': Advantage to trial new one-to-one meetings concept for cruise members

Advantage is hopeful its Cruise One-to-Ones trial will help members – either new-to-cruise agents or 'seasoned retailers' – to build their knowledge

P&O Cruises flagship Britannia to sail year-round from Southampton for first time for a decade

Britannia's return to Southampton among a number of changes outlined in P&O Cruises winter 2027 and spring 2028 deployment plans

'We're very well placed': Hurtigruten's Iain Powell explains how specialist can help agents capitalise on demand surge for Norway

Powell says Hurtigruten's recent success can be attributed to rising demand for Norway and agents' improved understanding of the line

MSC Cruises to replace MSC Virtuosa in the UK and drop 'taster' cruises from 2027 programme

MSC Meraviglia will operate 19 voyages ranging from six to 14 nights, visiting new destinations including Ibiza, Gibraltar and Moroccan port Tangier

'There's growth ahead': MSC Cruises weighs up ex-UK deployment changes following 'another strong year'

Antonio Paradiso, MSC Group's cruise division's international sales vice-president, says UK and Ireland currently sits among MSC Cruises' top three source markets

Tui transfers shipbuilding slots from Marella Cruises to sister line in push for more UK passengers

Tui AG said the decision to move the slots from Marella Cruises to Tui Cruises was taken to strengthen the brand's long-term growth platform in Europe and UK

Cruise: Expedition, ocean or river – which pays the most commission?

TTG quizzed more than 100 travel agents to identify what they need from suppliers to sell cruise confidently, and where they are increasing their focus in this ever-expanding sector

UK and Irish agents to experience new Princess Cruises ship before it repositions to US

The line has revealed 20 "frontline" agents will join Star Princess on its second sailing – a seven-day round-trip Mediterranean voyage

Virgin Voyages shakes up fare model promising passengers more 'flexibility and transparency'

The new VoyageFair Choices model includes three fare types – the Base fare, the Essential fare and the Premium fare

Oceania Cruises 'happy with bookings so far' after unveiling winter Med programme

Allura – the sister ship to Vista – will reposition from Miami to Barcelona on 31 March 2027 before its extended season in the Med that runs into spring 2028

Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas to launch earlier and offer more sailings

Each of the additional cruises will depart from Civitavecchia, Italy, on 11, 18 and 25 July before the ship moves to Barcelona

Crystal unveils plans for supporting agents at invite-only event

The luxury cruise line shared updates on enhancing its booking platform, as well as key customer insights, at its marketing training day on Wednesday.

Everything you need to know about French Polynesia specialist Aranui Cruises

Discover everything you need to know about Aranui Cruises, with a chance to win a €1,000 cruise voucher and a deluxe French food hamper

Crystal celebrates 35 years – a landmark worth hailing for a cruise brand that almost didn't make it

Claire Dodd joined a Crystal cruise from Copenhagen to see what the luxury line has to offer its clients in today's highly-competitive market

'At first it was very difficult' – Chef Nobu talks life on Crystal Serenity

Michelin-star chef Nobuyuki (Nobu) Matsuhisa spoke to TTG about the highs and lows of working with the luxury cruise line as it celebrates its 35th anniversary

Explora Journeys launches package 'bundles' featuring flights, transfers and other services

Luxury line debuts Sky & Sea fares, covering everything guests need from departure to embarkation

Clia UK chief Andy Harmer: Nearly a third of passengers are new to cruise – here's how agents can capitalise on this

In our diverse market, customers require clear insight and need agents to offer genuine expertise. They want to feel reassured their holiday is being planned by someone who understands the ships, the destinations and the differences between the lines. In short, knowledge has become a crucial currency.

Ambassador rapped for ad featuring 'misleading' second guest price

Line falls foul of the advertising watchdog's guidelines following an email ad purporting to offer 30% off second guest bookings

Celebrity Cruises names new sales manager for central England and Northern Ireland

Paula McAreavey has worked in the travel industry for more than 15 years, working in a variety of roles across the sector

'Without agents, we wouldn't be here': Virgin Voyages hails trade support for new ship Brilliant Lady

The adults-only line welcomed more than 1,000 agents onto its newest ship Brilliant Lady in Portsmouth this week

'Here's how to sell Star of the Seas – trust me, my agency has already made three bookings!'

Travelmax’s Savannah Bracewell shares Star of the Seas’ key selling points after sailing on Royal Caribbean’s second Icon class ship

Seabourn and Uniworld combine to offer 'first-ever' ocean and river cruise package

Agents can now book a Venice and the Mediterranean Sea package departing that brings together a Uniworld sailing and a seven-night cruise on Seabourn Quest sailing between Venice and Athens

P&O Cruises grows regional support for agents with two new hires

The line hopes Amber Eastwood and Isla Wilson will ’enhance its regional presence and strengthen relationships with the trade’