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Ground Breaking Initiative for One Ocean Expeditions
Expedition cruise specialist One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) and global conservation organization Ocean Wise have announced the creation and installation of a custom-built OOE scientific container lab. The One Ocean Expeditions One Lab is a specialized laboratory to be installed on each of OOE’s ships, with the inaugural container unveiled at the recommissioning event of RCGS Resolute in Sydney, Nova Scotia and placed onboard. The custom-tailored lab is the latest initiative for OOE, which is committed to operating and supporting ongoing, nationally accredited science and outreach...
HAL Partners With Rolling Stone to Launch ‘Rock Room’
Holland America Line (HAL) is introducing Rolling Stone Rock Room, a new classic rock club developed in partnership with Rolling Stone magazine. Rolling Stone Rock Room lets cruisers step into a unique experience as a live band chronicles rock history as they kick out iconic hits by favourite rock stars. Rolling Stone Rock Room will debut as part of the innovative Music Walk area on HAL's Nieuw Statendam when it joins the fleet in December and Koningsdam that same month. “We are so excited to tap Rolling Stone’s incredible expertise to create a new live entertainment venue...
Ensemble’s Libbie Rice Named AmaMora Godmother
AmaWaterways has announced that Libbie Rice, co-president of Ensemble Travel Group, will serve as Godmother of AmaMora, one of three new ships entering its fleet in 2019. Rice will bless the 156-passenger ship alongside AmaWaterways’ executive team and local dignitaries during a Christening ceremony in Lahnstein, Germany the week of July 15. “We are delighted to have Libbie join the AmaWaterways family as Godmother of the beautiful AmaMora,” said Kristin Karst, executive vice-president and co-owner of AmaWaterways. “Libbie is an extraordinary travel professional with...
MSC Divina Back in the US
MSC Cruises’ MSC Divina has officially returned to the US after sailing the past season in the Mediterranean. Divina was in New York and is now making its way to Miami, completing its transatlantic journey. Through March 2019, MSC Divina will offer longer 10- and 11-night Caribbean itineraries out of Miami, as well as several shorter three-night sailings, ideal for those looking for a quick getaway as well as groups. Some longer itineraries include a stop in Cartagnea, Colombia. Nov. 19 and Dec. 9 cruises feature a baseball-themed sailing with former Major League pitcher Stan...
Silversea Launches 2019 Cuba Collection
Silversea has launched a new collection of voyages to Cuba, now available to book. Departing for Cuba from the United States for the first time in the cruise line’s history, the 17 voyages will “unlock authentic experiences for Silversea’s guests, showcasing the best of the country through immersive land excursions in various destinations.” Silver Wind will inaugurate the collection of voyages to Cuba when it sets sail on Feb. 14, 2019, on a seven-night voyage from San Juan to Fort Lauderdale. The itinerary will include visits to the Cuban cities of Havana and Santiago de...
Acapulco Cruising With New Program
Ahoy amigos! Acapulco will soon host cruise vessels that enable those wanting to see Mexico's Pacific coast by sea to either begin or end their sailing in Mexico's oldest tourist resort. Europe-based Cruise&Maritime Voyages will begin a program in February that will have sailings from Acapulco to Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Los Cabos. Passengers can also do the route in reverse. Piquis Rochin of the Acapulco Destination Marketing Office said during a Tuesday Toronto gathering that cruise ships now call in her city but don't begin their journeys from it. The...
Uniworld Adding Four Ships To Fleet
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will introduce four new ships to its award-winning fleet over the next three years. New ships will launch on the Nile in Egypt, the Douro in Portugal and the Mekong in Vietnam in 2020, followed by a new ship on the Volga in Russia in 2021. The new ships will replace existing vessels in each destination and the levels of comfort, luxury and design will be in line with the best of the Uniworld’s custom built Super Ships in Europe. Uniworld also announced that it will be renovating and upgrading its River Countess vessel, offering guests an...
Scenic, Emerald Launch New Rewards Program
The Scenic Group, parent company of river cruise companies Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Waterways, has unveiled a new travel agent rewards program. And to kick it off, Scenic and Emerald have made it retroactive – so agents get credit for all prior and current bookings made for travel in 2018 and beyond. And all bookings made during October will be awarded double points. Points are credited every two weeks, so many agents may already have points to redeem online for a variety of products and gift cards. Agents receive a welcome e-mail from Scenic...