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Carnival Cruise Line resumed operations in Australia at the weekend (Credit: Carnival Cruise Line)
'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
Jacqueline Dobson: 'Travel agents are propping up our high streets!'
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
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American Cruise Lines begins construction of fourth coastal ship
The first three ships in the series, American Eagle, American Glory and American Liberty, are scheduled to begin sailing in the next twelve months
Cruise Croatia's new website
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
Oceania plans to return Riviera to service in December following its refresh (Credit: Oceania Cruises)
Oceania Cruises to offer free amenities on more than 80 sailings
Sailings to Asia, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Central and South America and the Middle East include complimentary shore excursions, beverage packages and credit, up to an $800 value
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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
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APT to offer agents European river cruises for £699
It comes as part of the brands’ largest ever drive to welcome agents aboard its fleet
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
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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
Seabourn confirms sale of Seabourn Odyssey
The line will operate all published voyages until 22 August 2024
Scenic Group boosts UK sales team amid trade growth plans
Sales manager for the north of England, Jonathan Davies, has been promoted to national key accounts manager for the region
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Star Clippers invites agents to bottomless brunch training events
As a part of the campaign, agents can request to join Bottomless Brunches at Las Iguanas
Windstar to operate first-ever ex-Miami sailings in December
Windstar to lift Covid-19 vaccine requirement this summer
Crew, however, will still be required to be vaccinated and will be tested upon their first arrival to work, during their first week and as needed moving forward
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
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Cunard unveils Queen Anne's maiden transatlantic voyage and world cruise
In January 2025, the vessel will embark from Southampton to New York
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Natalya Leahy to succeed Josh Leibowitz as Seabourn president
The line said Leibowitz is leaving the brand to pursue new opportunities
Sara Macefield gives her take on Norwegian Prima (Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)
NCLH reports 'record-breaking' wave period and booked position
The Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruise Line and Regent parent entered the year with a ’record booked position and at higher pricing’
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Scenic adds two new Danube itineraries to 2024 programme
Each new sailing includes optional add-on post-cruise city stays
Explora I sets sail in May 2023
Explora Journeys unveils Explora I's winter 24/25 season
The new collection will take guests to destinations throughout North and South America and the Caribbean
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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Seabourn to make Australia's Kimberley debut in 2024
Seabourn Pursuit will sail the region between June and August 2024
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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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APT Travelmarvel expands 2024 Europe programme with new destinations
The brands will also be bringing back its physical brochures, and will be delivering copies to key trade accounts