Cruise Lines News
Snow Hill: Oceanwide Expeditions’ Polar Triumph
Oceanwide Expeditions, a leader in polar expedition cruises, has enthusiastically announced a formal “claim” of Snow Hill Island, located in the Weddell Sea, Antarctica. This announcement celebrates the exceptional achievements of the company in exploring the remote area of Snow Hill and approaching the renowned emperor penguin colony, a milestone Oceanwide has consistently accomplished over […] Read more
Scenic: Investments in the Commercial Sector
The Scenic Group has embarked on a targeted investment strategy aimed at enhancing its commercial program to support travel agent partners and drive consistent sales growth ahead of peak activity periods. Among the initiatives undertaken, a standout is the new collaboration with the prestigious Online Travel Training (OTT) program and a recruitment campaign designed to […] Read more
Christopher Prelog Receives the Tourism Panther Award
The Bad Gleichenberg Tourism School, renowned as one of the most prestigious hospitality training programs in Europe, awarded Christopher Prelog, president of Windstar Cruises, the esteemed Styrian Tourism Panther Award. The event took place last October and marked the sixth edition of this significant award, the highest tourism honor in the Styria region. The Styrian […] Read more
Riviera Cruises Chooses Hemsworth for the USA
The award-winning public relations and social media firm Hemsworth brings its expertise to the luxury river cruise sector with Riviera Cruises. Hemsworth, a top-tier global PR and social media agency, has announced the addition of Riviera River Cruises to its portfolio of travel and tourism clients. With over a decade of experience creating impactful PR […] Read more
Oceanwide Expeditions Lands at Snow Hill Island
Oceanwide Expeditions has announced the successful completion of its first seasonal landing at Snow Hill Island in the Weddell Sea. This operation, conducted on November 14, makes the company the first cruise operator to reach this remote area during the current Antarctic season. Passengers aboard the expedition vessel m/v Ortelius were able to visit the […] Read more
Carnival & Intellian: Advanced TVRO Antenna Installed
Intellian, a global leader in satellite communication and television solutions, has successfully installed its advanced t360CK TVRO antenna onboard the Carnival Splendor. The installation, completed in Singapore, marks a major milestone in the evolution of TVRO systems, designed to enhance onboard entertainment for Carnival Cruise Line’s guests. Equipped with advanced technology with a durable design, […] Read more
MSC Foundation: New Center for Coral Conservation
The MSC Foundation is nearing the completion of the first phase of establishing the Marine Conservation Center at Ocean Cay, Bahamas, thus reinforcing its commitment to coral research and protection. The center is designed to support the Super Coral initiative, a project aimed at enhancing the resilience and reproduction of corals through the cultivation of […] Read more
A-Rosa Appoints Michael Ungerer as Chairman
A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH, based in Rostock, has announced that Michael Ungerer will be the new chairman of the advisory board of the A-Rosa Group, effective immediately, bringing his extensive and long-standing leadership experience in the cruise and hospitality sectors to the company. Upon taking his new position, Michael Ungerer openly expressed that he feels honored […] Read more
Ocean Albatros: Success for the 2024 Arctic Season
Ocean Albatros successfully concluded its 2024 Arctic season with its last voyage, which departed from Reykjavik on October 2 and headed for Ushuaia. With eco-friendly and cutting-edge vessels, Albatros Expeditions offers sustainable expeditions on small ships inspired by its Nordic heritage, a cornerstone of the company since its first journeys offered to Scandinavian travelers over […] Read more
Sustainable Design: The Circular Journey of PET
Corepla, F.lli Guzzini, and Costa Cruises have joined forces for an innovative circular economy project. This new initiative, presented in Civitavecchia aboard the Costa Smeralda ship, aims to enhance the value of used PET bottles by transforming them into new, sustainable, and circular design elements. The focus on environmental sustainability begins with a cultural approach, […] Read more
