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Oceanwide wins World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

November 24, 20221069 Views

Selected by popular vote at World Cruise Awards, NCL is the World’s Best Cruise Line Oceanwide Expeditions has been named World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022 in the second annual World Cruise Awards. World Cruise Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the cruise industry – has announced on Tuesday the highly-anticipated winners of its 2022 programme. Starting from humble origins as a one-ship Spitsbergen charterer to the multi-vessel fleet, Oceanwide now operates in the Arctic and Antarctica today. Brands to win top honours include Norwegian Cruise Line (‘World’s Best Cruise Line’ for 2nd year in row), Port of Falmouth, Jamaica (‘World’s Best Cruise Terminal’), Cruise Planners (‘World’s Best Cruise Travel Agency’) and American Cruise Line...

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Japan to reopen to cruise ships after 2 1/2-year ban

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November 15, 2022769 Views

Japan will lift a more than 2 1/2-year ban on international cruise ships that was imposed following a deadly coronavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Diamond Princess at the beginning of the pandemic, transport officials said Tuesday. The Transport Ministry said cruise ship operators and port authorities’ associations have adopted anti-virus guidelines and that Japan is now ready to resume its international cruise operations while receiving foreign ships at its ports. FILE PHOTO: A small boat navigates near the Diamond Princess cruise ship anchoring off the Yokohama Port, near Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) “Japan is now ready to start receiving international cruise ships again,” said Transport and Tourism Minister Tetsuo Saito. “We will create an environment tha...

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Cruise Industry shows commitment to pursue net-zero carbon cruising by 2050

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October 19, 20221092 Views

Despite advancements, need for development and deployment of sustainable marine fuels Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released the results of its 2022 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing progress towards achieving the industry’s vision of net-zero carbon cruising globally by 2050. FILE PHOTO: A Royal Caribbean International cruise ship is seen at Circular Quay in Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, March 18, 2020. REUTERS/Loren Elliott The 2022 report reinforces the cruise industry’s credentials as an innovator and early adopter of environmental technologies. Examples cited include the increasing number of vessels launching over the new few years that will be able to i...

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Cruising Emerges as the Top Family Travel Trend for Indians in 2023

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October 14, 2022784 Views

8 in 10 urban Indian families are considering an international cruise holiday in the next 12 months 79% of Indians surveyed want to vacation with their families 89% believe quality time with family and loved ones supports an overall sense of wellbeing Family travel goals have taken on an all-new meaning, with Indian families seeking to make up for lost time with new and exciting experiences to strengthen their bond and enjoy each other’s company. The importance of close community and family bonds has emerged as vital to maintaining a sense of wellbeing among Indians, according to a recent survey conducted by Hansa Research on behalf of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the leading innovator in global cruise travel. FILE PHOTO: The Norwegian Getaway cruise ship is seen docked at M...

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Qatar hires 3rd cruise ship as floating hotel for World Cup

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October 10, 2022916 Views

A third cruise ship was hired by World Cup organizers in Qatar on Monday to operate as a soccer fan hotel docked in Doha Port to add much-needed rooms for the tournament. Geneva-based MSC Cruises announced the agreement only six weeks before the World Cup is scheduled to start on Nov. 20. The 1,075-cabin MSC Opera will be available from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19. Prices for the Opera were listed Monday on MSC’s website starting from 470 Swiss francs ($470) per person per night during the group stage, with a minimum two-night stay. Qatar does not have the hotel capacity for all teams, workers, volunteers and fans at the World Cup and is creating camping and cabin sites, hiring cruise ships, and encouraging fans to stay in neighboring countries and fly in for games. MSC previously ...

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Climate change likely aiding Alaskan cruise season, Norwegian Cruise CEO says

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October 6, 2022219 Views

Climate change may be playing a role in extending the Alaskan cruise season, potentially opening up new revenue opportunities for the industry, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Chief Executive Officer Frank Del Rio said on Thursday. While climate change has warmed Alaska at more than twice the global rate, harming its fisheries and increasing the rate of wildfires, some parts of the state’s tourism have somewhat benefited from the extension of warm-weather weeks during the year. Alaskan sailings, which typically begin in mid-May and last until mid-September, are now starting as early as April and going on till October, Del Rio said during an investor day presentation, adding the company was investing more in new cruises and docks around America’s biggest state. “Alaska has not ...

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Norwegian Cruise Line to eliminate COVID-19 testing, masking requirements

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October 3, 2022812 Views

Norwegian Cruise Line said on Monday it was easing COVID-19 safety measures on its ships by dropping requirements for testing, masking and vaccination, as the pandemic loosens its grip on the world. The decision by the cruise line comes after several countries lifted testing requirements for international air travelers as people return to pre-pandemic lifestyles across the globe. The cruise line, owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, said even with the easing of its health and safety protocols, which will be effective Oct. 4, it would continue to follow travel guidelines as required by the destinations it visits. The cruise industry was among the worst hit during the pandemic, as countries went into a lockdown mode to curb the spread of the virus. However, with the reo...

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Demand for cruise holidays surpasses 2019 levels

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September 26, 2022892 Views

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released new consumer sentiment data showing the demand and perception of cruise holidays are now greater than in 2019. The survey, of 4,000 domestic and international travellers, has also revealed the economic benefits cruise brings to the areas that ships visit. According to the survey, intent to book a holiday at sea among UK passengers now exceeds levels from three years ago: * 85% of respondents who have cruised previously said they intend to take a holiday at sea again, a 6% increase from 2019 * Furthermore, among travellers who have taken a cruise in the last six months, 90% said they intend to cruise again * Of those who have never cruised, 66% are open to cruising, a 0.5% increase from 2019 Overall, 69% of int...

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Norwegian Cruise Line welcomes leading-edge Norwegian Prima

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August 30, 2022696 Views

NCL’s newest addition makes history as first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavik, Iceland Katy Perry, global superstar and Godmother to Norwegian Prima, delivers memorable performance following christening ceremony Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima over the weekend, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland. The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who enjoyed an immersive experience in the beautiful Icelandic capital and a christening celebration like no other. "With her stunning design and unique offerings, Norwegian Prima is in a league of her own,” said Frank Del Rio, President ...

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New Zealand welcomes back first cruise ship since COVID hit

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August 14, 20221284 Views

New Zealand on Friday welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began, signaling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation’s tourism industry. New Zealand closed its borders in early 2020 as it sought at first to eliminate COVID-19 entirely and then later to control its spread. Although the country reopened its borders to most tourists arriving by plane in May, it wasn’t until two weeks ago that it lifted all remaining restrictions, including those on maritime arrivals. Many in the cruise industry question why it took so long. The Pacific Explorer sails into the Waitemata Harbour, in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (Brett Phibbs/New Zealand Herald) The end of restrictions allowed Carnival Australia’s Pacific Explorer cruise shi...