Cruise
MSC Cruises names Drew Barrymore as godmother of MSC World America
MSC Cruises recently announced that Drew Barrymore will be the Godmother of its new U.S. flagship, MSC World America. Barrymore will be cutting the ribbon and triggering the traditional breaking of a bottle of champagne on the ship's bow alongside Orlando Bloom, who co-stars with her in the company’s “Lets Holiday” campaign that debuted during the Big Game. MSC World America’s Naming Ceremony will be held on the evening of Wednesday, April 9, at the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal, which will be the largest in the world. A video of Barrymore announcing her role as Godmother...
HX Expeditions unveils new fleet colours
HX Expeditions has introduced new fleet livery colours in its brand colours of ‘Indigo Blue’ and ‘Sand’, marking a key milestone in the continued evolution of its standalone brand. This new chapter follows the initial HX brand launch in December 2023 and signals the final stages of a transformative rebranding journey as HX officially separated last month from its Norwegian heritage sister brand of Hurtigruten. The new colours aim to reflect the company’s forward-thinking vision and continued commitment to providing unparalleled and responsible expedition experiences for its...
Costa Cruises extends Emirates partnership through 2027
Costa Cruises renews its partnership with Emirates through 2027, further positioning Dubai as a major global cruise hub. Announced at ITB Berlin, one of the world's leading tourism trade fairs, the renewed partnership builds on two decades of successful collaboration, combining the cruise line and airline's expertise to make the passenger travel experience even more unique, further developing Dubai's proposition as a premier cruise destination with integrated connectivity and accessibility through a variety of transportation solutions: air, land and sea. Costa Cruises and Emirates...
Riverside Luxury Cruises waives single supplement for solo travellers
In response to a growing trend in solo travel, Riverside Luxury Cruises now offers an allotment of Harmony Suites (Riverside Mozart) and Melody Suites (Riverside Debussy and Ravel) with no single supplement added, allowing all solo travellers to embark on their European adventures without incurring additional costs. "We recognize that solo travel is an important and growing trend, and we at Riverside are committed to creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for all our guests," said Jennifer Halboth, CEO of Riverside Collection Americas. "By waiving the single supplement on...
Virgin Voyages adds extra benefits to its Circle program
Virgin Voyages is charting a new course for group travel with an enhanced program designed to make it easier and more rewarding for cruisers and First Mates (travel advisors) to book their next adventure. Ahead of the highly anticipated launch of Brilliant Lady and epic itinerary offerings, the cruise line’s Circles program is evolving, now called “Circles, Groups, and Weddings,” offering greater flexibility, richer benefits and improved offers based on agents’ feedback. Additionally, Sailors will receive a variety of benefits when booking together through their First Mate...
CroisiEurope’s newest luxury ship to offer eco-tourism experiences on the Amazon
CroisiEurope is building a new luxury ship that will offer a unique eco-tourism experience on the Amazon. This new, as yet un-named ship, is CroisiEurope’s first new build since 2020 and its first to operate in South America. The 32-guest, four-deck ship will measure 49 metres long by 15 metres wide and will feature plenty of wood, vibrant colours and local arts and crafts inspired by Amazonian culture. Accommodation will comprise 16 suites with private balconies including two presidential suites suspended between the sky and water. There will also be a gourmet restaurant serving...
Holland America Line unveils new global brand campaign
Holland America Line has revitalized its tagline and positioning with the rollout of a new global brand campaign that underscores the cruise line’s differentiation in the market as well as its commitment to servicing guests. The introduction of “Savour the Journey: Experiences with us are too good to hurry through” reinforces the brand’s dedication to the art of leisurely travel with exceptional voyages designed to connect travellers to the world and each other. The campaign honours Holland America Line’s more than 150-year history while positioning the brand for future...
Huntington Travel Group launches cruise products, appoints Christabel Sundram as cruise product manager
Huntington Travel Group has launched its cruise product, catering to Canadian travel advisors. This product offering expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive travel products. Leading this exciting new venture is Christabel Sundram, an esteemed industry expert with over two decades of experience in the travel sector. With an extensive background in wholesale travel and cruise sales, Christabel brings a wealth of expertise in Small Ship Cruises, including River cruises, Barges, and Ocean cruises. She previously spent over 14...