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Canada to reopen to cruising next month
Country outlines new Covid rules for cruise vessels as it prepares for a restart next month
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Agents to sail Emerald Azzurra as superyacht debuts in Jordan
Azzurra is poised to make its much-anticipated maiden voyage this week from Aqaba
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Star Clippers to host destination showcase agent campaign

The line, which is represented in the UK by Fred Olsen Travel, is partnering with tourist boards, hotels, regional airports and airlines to focus on destinations visited by its vessels.

From April to June, the focus will be on St Maarten and a week-long UK roadshow with Star Clippers’ sales team running agent training sessions.

Events will be held on 4 April at Hotel Indigo in Birmingham, 6 April at Charlotte Street Hotel, London and 7 April at Chester Racecourse.

MS Kong Harald will also be converted to a hybrid ship
Hurtigruten Norway begins ship refit to cut emissions
Hurtigruten Norway modifies ships to reduce emissions
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Cruise agent upbeat despite surge in direct sales
Direct cruise sales are outstripping those through agents on a global basis, according to GlobalData, but firm says trend is not irreversible
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MSC Group names culinary chief for Explora Journeys launch
Explora Journeys’ ships will offer nine ’culinary experiences’ under new exec chef
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Havila Voyages delays launch of second ship by one month
Launch of new vessel Havila Castor has been put back until 10 May
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Hurtigruten adds new Pole-to-Pole expedition cruises
New cruises combine destinations such as Alaska, Iceland, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, South America and Antarctica
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Govt seeks views on how to curb cruise ship port emissions
Maritime minister opens consultation on cruise port emissions issue
The dive was the first of its kind in South Georgian waters since the Falklands War
Scenic Eclipse completes first submarine dive in South Georgia in 40 years

On 31 January, Scenic Eclipse’s onboard submarine, Scenic Neptune, took guests on an underwater exploration in Stomness, South Georgia.

The dive took place during the 21-day Antarctica & South Georgia voyage which departed Ushuaia on 17 January.

Scenic is the first operator to be granted permission to dive submersibles on the islands in an attempt to increase knowledge and awareness of the area’s eco-system.

SH Minerva departed Ushuaia on 30 December
'New era' for Swan Hellenic as new ship departs on maiden voyage
SH Minerva is currently sailing a nine-day Antarctic itinerary from Ushuaia
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Tradewind Voyages confirms 2022/23 programme
Golden Horizon will make its inaugural journey in the Caribbean in Barbados next November
As the Northern Lights season begins, the cruise operator is expanding the number of passengers it can carry on seven of its vessels
Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express launches 2023/24 season
The sailings call at 34 small and large coastal communities between Bergen and Kirkenes
Peacock-Gower will lead the company's marketing operations worldwide
Aurora Expeditions appoints Peacock-Gower as marketing lead
She has more than 20 years’ experience in strategic branding, marketing and media
SeaDream said the results were testament to its new Covid guidelines
SeaDream commences Caribbean season with Puerto Rico sailing
SeaDream I will sail from Bridgetown in Barbados on Friday (26 November)
Silver Explorer and Silver Cloud will sail Antarctica through to March 2022
Silversea returns to Antarctica with Silver Explorer sailing
The vessel departed Puerto Williams in Chile on 10 November
Edwards will take the helm in January 2022, when Azzurra is scheduled to launch
Brit Jonathan Edwards to captain Emerald Azzurra
Edwards joins the line after nearly 20 years’ service with Holland America Line
Andy Harmer, Clia UK and Ireland, at the Ireland Cruise Conference
Clia to host trade sales webinars next month
The free-to-attend events will take place in early December
Havila Capella will begin sailing along the Norwegian coast on 1 December (Copyright Havila Kystruten AS)
Havila Voyages takes delivery of first eco-friendly ship
Norwegian shipping company will launch voyages along historic coastal route on 1 December
Embarking on a sailing adventure with Golden Horizon
Tradewind cancels Golden Horizon's Caribbean winter season
The vessel will be based in the Mediterranean from May to October 2022 before repositioning in the Caribbean for winter next year
Emerald Sakara is due to enter service in Q1 2023
Emerald Sakara to sail the Seychelles in 2023
Emerald Cruises newest superyacht will depart on its maiden voyage on 23 February, 2023
The new additions include "Star Wars: Cargo Bay"
Disney unveils new kids experiences onboard Wish
The new additions include an immersive Star Wars experience and kid’s club for children aged three to 12
The John Hays Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Panache Cruises bags £54k sale following Travel Industry Awards win
Seeing founder James Cole’s accolade inspired one customer, who usually goes direct to cruise lines, to enquire and book with the agency
Ocean Victory will operate all-inclusive expedition cruises to Alaska in 2022
American Queen Steamboat Company announces brand overhaul
The North American river cruise operator is now American Queen Voyages