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Russian Ballet Stars to Take Centre Stage With Silversea
Silversea Cruises will welcome Daria Khokhlova and Artemy Belyakov, ballet solo performers of the State Academic Bolshoi Theater of Russia, for an exclusive engagement aboard Silver Spirit's Aug. 19 Mediterranean cruise, sailing roundtrip from Istanbul. The dance stars will appear on stage in the ship's Show Lounge for three performances during the nine-day voyage, which will visit destinations in Greece and Turkey. Daria Khokhlova joined the ballet company of the Bolshoi Theater in 2009. Her repertoire includes such roles as Marie in The Nutcracker, the Ballerina in Petrushka,...
Crystal Set For Major Expansion
Crystal Cruises is set to chart a new course with the announcement of the most significant brand expansion in the history of the line – over the next three years, it will introduce new ships effectively establishing three new classes of cruising, including river cruising, as well as its own Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. In an announcement on Crystal Serenity, Crystal president and CEO Edie Rodriguez shared her enthusiasm about the expansion saying, “We continue to think bigger, aiming to create unparalleled luxury experiences and adventures for our loyal and new guests, who –...
NCL Introduces New Specialty Dining Packages
Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced new “Specialty Dining Packages” that allow guests the freedom to savour an array of tastes and unique experiences at the line’s signature specialty restaurants and the flexibility to choose the number of nights they’d like to dine for one set price. Norwegian guests sailing fleetwide from Aug. 7 and beyond can enjoy a Specialty Dining Package ranging from three days to the length of their entire cruise, with pricing starting at US$59 per person for a three-day package when purchased online prior to sailing. Guests who purchase a Norwegian...
Explore The World With RSSC
After a six-year hiatus, Regent Seven Seas Cruises back in the world cruise market. The company has unveiled details of a 128-night World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Navigator that departs Jan. 5, 2017 from Miami. Jason Montague, president and chief operating officer of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, said: “The expansion of our fleet allows us to take our ships to new destinations and be even more creative with our itineraries. Our World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Navigator is a fantastic new addition to our itinerary collection.á It will be the trip of a lifetime as we provide guests with...
A New Chapter For The Queen Mary
Seems only fitting that as Cunard celebrates its 175 year history, its flagship, the Queen Mary 2 will undergo an extensive 25 day dry dock refurbishment at the Blohm+Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany next summer – May 27 to June 21, 2016. This major refurbishment will further refine and refresh guest interior spaces and launch new exciting innovations designed to exceed guest expectations, with 3 of the key developments being announced, reflecting the changing needs of Cunard's guests: Research shows that increasing numbers of guests are seeking to holiday in multi-generational...
European Waterways Responds To Demand
With an increasing number of families and groups charting hotel barges, European Waterways has moved to meet this growing demand by offering lower “value season” pricing for advanced bookings for July and August 2016. In the meantime, last-minute specials of up to $15,000 off the charter price are also still available on some departures this year. The company attributes this increased demand to the intimate atmosphere that provides the utmost privacy, a relaxed pace, and a customizable itinerary that ensures a memorable and active vacation for every generation. Above all,...
New Carnival Ship Set To Sail In 2017
Carnival plc today marked the beginning of construction of Princess Cruises' third new generation of ships with the official keel laying ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. As the keel was ceremoniously lowered into position and shipyard officials celebrated the occasion with a traditional Chinese lion dance. This, yet-to-be-named ship, will be customized to appeal to the China market when it debuts in summer 2017. Following the lion dance and a traditional blessing by a priest, the ship's keel -- which weighs approximately 500 tons -- was moved into position by...
Hurtigruten Offers Antarctica Savings
Penguins are centre stage on Hurtigruten’s fall/winter lineup of MS Fram Antarctica sailings and the cruise company has introduced the addition of prime departures to its “Antarctica Cabin Guarantee” – saving guests up to 35% off regular fares. The Guarantee is being applied to select 2015/2016 season departures of the 20-day “Realm of the Great Explorers” and the 14-day “Land of the Penguins,” allowing for fares that start at $7,334 and $7,600 per person, double occupancy, respectively. The guest books the cabin category they prefer (Inside, Outside or Suite) and...