Cruise
What’s The Outlook?
Cruising is back. That’s the clear message in the Cruise Lines International Association’s (CLIA) 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report which reports on how the industry has continued to resume responsibly with proven protocols that are leading the way, underscores the value of cruise tourism to local communities and national economies around the world, and charts the industry’s continued progress towards achieving carbon neutrality. Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of CLIA, observes that: “The 2022 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook report provides an...
Cruise Back Into Travel With Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering up to $7,000 off select voyages for a limited time. The ‘Cruise Back Into Travel’ offer is valid from now through Feb. 28, 2022, so long as clients pay in full at the time of booking. Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, said: “We’re incredibly appreciative of our valued travel advisor partners and loyal clients for their enduring support. We’re thrilled to welcome the new year with a fantastic Wave Season offer to help advisors secure their clients’ dream holiday and make 2022 a sensational...
Celebrity Infinity Cruising The Caribbean In Summer 2022
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Infinity returns to operation this summer, setting sail for the Caribbean. The Celebrity Infinity will begin sailing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on June 25, 2022, embarking on alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries. All seven-night itineraries will feature calls to Bimini or Nassau, Bahamas and Key West, Fla. In addition, Eastern Caribbean sailings will visit Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. Western Caribbean sailings will also call on Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico. The ship will sail in the...
Disney Sets Sail With Pixar Day at Sea
Disney Cruise Line is setting sail with an all-new Pixar Day at Sea aboard special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2023. The day-long celebration on select seven-night voyages will bring to life the beloved Pixar tales of “Toy Story,” “Monsters, Inc.,” “The Incredibles,” “Finding Nemo” and more exclusively for Disney Cruise Line guests. Themed dining, character encounters, dance parties and a theatrical musical experience await families on this fun-filled day at sea that culminates with a deck party of incredible proportions. A Pixar film festival,...
Murphy Retires, Pinelo Promoted At AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways has announced that Gary Murphy will retire on April 1, 2022. He will be replaced in the role of senior vice president of sales by Alex Pinelo, who has been promoted from vice president of sales to the senior vice president of sales position. Commenting on his retirement, Murphy said: “It is difficult for me to use the term “retirement,” but I have two passions in my life – AmaWaterways and my family – and the time has come for me to devote more time to the second one.” He continued: “The Murphys are forever attached to Rudi, Kristin and the entire...
Cruising Into Calmer Waters In 2022
The CDC's Conditional Sailing Order transitioned to a voluntary program on January 15, effectively meaning that it’s now up to cruise lines to opt into its guidelines set for COVID-19 health and safety. After a turbulent time for the cruise industry, it’s viewed as a positive move that the order didn’t get extended again and brings to light how far cruising has come from the CDC’s initial No Sail Order. “Cruise is the only segment of travel and tourism that requires, prior to embarkation for both passengers and crew, exceedingly high levels of vaccination — approaching...
Anchors Aweigh By Sea And Rail
American Queen Voyages and Rocky Mountaineer are partnering to offer a pre- and post-cruise luxury rail City Stay Package for the inaugural season of Ocean Victory. The add-on option will be available for six sailings of the Ocean Victory from May to September 2022. Shawn Bierdz, chief operating officer, American Queen Voyages, said that: “The inaugural expedition season of Ocean Victory in Alaska, made even more special with the Rocky Mountaineer program, is a magnificent add-on to our new expedition experience.” Bierdz continued: “This partnership is a wonderful way to...
Crystal Symphony Diverted To The Bahamas
Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Symphony went to the Bahamas after an arrest warrant was issued for the ship over a dispute over an unpaid fuel bill. Last week, the cruise line announced it was pausing its operations after its parent company, Genting Hong Kong filed for bankruptcy. In a statement, Crystal Cruises said: “Thank you for your inquiry regarding Crystal Symphony whose most recent cruise was extended by one day with disembarkation taking place yesterday morning.” It continued: “Guests were provided overnight accommodations Saturday evening with the ship’s exemplary...