Cruise
Comeback Complete
Celebrity Cruises celebrated its complete 15-ship fleet comeback when Celebrity Infinity set sail for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades over the weekend. The milestone sailing marked not only the ship’s first sailing in 881 days, but the full return of all 63 ships in the parent-company Royal Caribbean Group fleet. In honor of this milestone, the entire fleet will sound their horn on Saturday in celebration and to honor their beloved crew. Celebrity’s return to service began exactly one year ago to the day when the award-winning Celebrity Edge made...
MSC Cruises Relaunches Gala Night
MSC Cruises has relaunched of its Gala Night, giving guests the perfect excuse to don their favourite elegant outfit and join officers and crew for stylish events and exciting activities taking place throughout the ship. From special dining experiences and unique performances to photo opportunities and parties, guests of all ages will find joy in the return of the most extravagant night of the cruise. Steve Leatham, Global Head of Entertainment, MSC Cruises, said, “Gala Night has always been one of the most anticipated events of the MSC Cruise experience, and we are excited to...
Disney Wish Arrives At Port Canaveral
Port Canaveral recently welcomed home Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish. The long-awaited addition to the Port Canaveral based Disney fleet arrived escorted by a flotilla of Port-based tugboats and the Port Canaveral Fire Rescue Fireboat 2 providing the traditional water cannon salute. Port CEO Capt. John Murray said: “We have anticipated this homecoming of the Disney Wish for some time and know that our entire Port community is excited to have her sailing from our Port.” And he added: “We are proud of the longstanding partnership we have with...
Carnival Bringing Costa Venezia To U.S. In 2023
Carnival Cruise Line is teaming up with Costa Cruises creating a new concept for Carnival’s North American guests when COSTA by CARNIVAL debuts in the spring of 2023 and Costa Venezia joins the Carnival fleet sailing from New York. Costa Venezia will be followed by Costa Firenze arriving in the spring of 2024 to sail from Long Beach. Carnival will operate the ships, which will marry the great service, food and entertainment that Carnival’s guests enjoy with Costa’s Italian design features. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “Costa Venezia and Costa...
A&K Travel Group Acquires Two Crystal Cruises Ships
A&K Travel Group Ltd. has acquired the luxury cruise vessels Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony. The two ships will resume service in 2023 after undergoing extensive refurbishment and will operate under the Crystal Cruises brand that has also been acquired by A&K Travel Group Ltd. Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, Co-Chairman of A&K Travel Group Ltd., Crystal Cruises and Abercrombie & Kent, said: “I am thrilled to start this new chapter and to be back in an industry that has always had, and always will have a special place in my heart. Thirty-five years ago, my...
TravelBrands Encore Cruises Returns With SeaU
TravelBrands Encore Cruises is making waves and hosting its seventh SeaU departing from Fort Lauderdale on March 26, 2023. This year, TravelBrands Encore Cruises’ SeaU will be hosted on the all-new Celebrity Beyond for a 7-night Western Caribbean sailing with stops in the Bahamas, Mexico, and Grand Cayman. The comprehensive cruise event will be filled with training sessions by multiple cruise lines, workshops, and seminars to give travel agents all the tools necessary to make the best cruise sale. The Celebrity Beyond is the third ship in the Edge Series, taking innovative...
Aurora Expeditions Sets A Course To Growth
Australia’s award-winning, 100% carbon neutral travel adventure company Aurora Expeditions is continuing to grow its global presence with the announcement that Nicolas Bilek will drive business development for the expedition operator, focusing on French-speaking markets including France, Belgium, Switzerland and Quebec. Bilek brings more than 22 years of travel industry and expedition experience to the Aurora team. In his new position, he’ll use his extensive trade and industry network to grow awareness and drive sales of Aurora Expeditions voyages with French-speaking adventure...
Norwegian Cruise Line Sailing To Canary Islands
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is returning to the Canary Islands for the first time since 2017, delivering guests more choice and flexibility with year-round Europe cruise offerings in 2022. Following a grand 22-day transatlantic voyage from Miami to Lisbon, Norwegian Sun will make her return to Europe offering immersive Canary Island sailings from Nov. 21, 2022. Cruises on board the nearly 2,000-passenger ship will range from 10 to 14 days and will provide guests with greater flexibility by offering a choice of embarkation ports, including Lisbon, Portugal; Malaga, Spain; and Santa...