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A unique experience to the Seven Wonders of the World

September 30, 2023963 Views

Set sail on a journey of discovery with Azamara’s latest world cruise: a 155-night expedition across over 35 enchanting countries Azamara, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion experiences, proudly unveils its 2026 World Cruise, a majestic journey setting sail from Miami, Florida on January 6, 2026. This grand expedition, concluding in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain, is a golden ticket to explore over 35 countries and experience the enchanting allure of the Seven Wonders of the World. Azamara Onward's world cruise is designed to grant guests an extended exploration with 55 late nights and overnights, 60 Extended Destination Days, 3 exclusive World Cruise events and 10 AzAmazing events, allowing for a deeper connection with each mesmerizing wonder and the...

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Demand sparks Royal Caribbean to open new Icon of the Seas vacations early

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 14, 2023668 Views

After breaking all-time booking records, the first-of-its-kind vacation is now open for 2025-26 and visiting new destinations in the Caribbean from Miami Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation's next lineup of 7-night adventures from Miami three months ahead of schedule. The cruise line saw the single largest booking day and highest volume booking week in its history when Icon was first revealed in October 2022. Royal Caribbean International's Icon of the Seas Royal Caribbean is answering the unprecedented interest with the early release of Icon's 2025-2026 vacations to top-rated private island Perfect Day at CocoCay and new destinations: Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and San...

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Cruise industry makes progress in environmental & sustainability agenda

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 11, 2023543 Views

2023 data from Cruise Lines International Association shows investment in technologies and alternative fuels that will accelerate the maritime transition towards net zero Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, has released its 2023 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing concrete progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda. The 2023 order book data shows that cruise lines continue investment in new vessels with 44 new ships on order during the next five years, representing an investment of $62 billion since 2019. Of these new ships, 25 will be LNG- powered and seven will be either methanol ready on delivery, or methanol capable, representing an...

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A cruise ship with 700-piece art collection all its own

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 3, 2023771 Views

Seabourn Cruise Line's new ultra-luxury expedition vessel Seabourn Pursuit unveils custom works inspired by the spirit of exploration and wondrous global discoveries Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury ocean voyages and expedition travel, and renowned for creating exquisitely designed spaces aboard its ships that exemplify themes of exploration and adventure, has unveiled an extraordinary collection of custom art on board Seabourn Pursuit, its newly launched, purpose-built expedition vessel. The extensive, permanent installation includes more than 700 artworks and takes guests on a curated journey across the seven seas. Seabourn's expedition vessels, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit, bear strong resemblance as sister ships that share the same DNA in design. However, art ...

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A 28-day legendary voyage of Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic Circle

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 23, 2023704 Views

Holland America Line’s 'Arctic Circle Crossing' is inspired by 10th Century explorers From trending travel destinations to seldom-visited locales, Holland America Line's new 28-day "Arctic Circle Crossing: Greenland & Iceland" is a Legendary Voyage to Greenland, Iceland and Norway. Departing June 29, 2025, aboard Nieuw Statendam, the journey is inspired by the routes of Norse explorer Erik the Red who founded the first European settlement in Greenland. Sailing roundtrip from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, the cruise features 15 ports across five countries, passage through the Arctic Circle, an overnight in Reykjavik, Iceland, scenic cruising through Iceland and Greenland's spellbinding fjords and four maiden calls in Greenland. Cruisers on the "Arctic Circle Crossing" will set sail...

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Cruise operators plan to hike prices as costs rise, demand swells

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 3, 2023792 Views

Cruise vacations in the past year have emerged as a popular option among consumers in search of cheaper ways to travel, but U.S. cruise companies are signaling that itineraries will get costlier in the coming months. After discounting aggressively following years of COVID-era testing requirements and restrictions, cruise operators such as Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL.N) and Carnival Corp (CCL.N) are looking to raise prices as occupancy levels approach pre-pandemic levels. Cruise vacations before the onset of the pandemic were on average 15% to 20% cheaper than a land-based vacation, Truist hotel and cruise analyst Patrick Scholes said. That gap has widened to 50%, he added. "(We are) working hard to close the outrageous and unwarranted 25% to 50% value gap to land-based offer...

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Amsterdam moves to ban cruise liners as city targets mass tourism

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July 22, 2023858 Views

Amsterdam took a first step toward banning large cruise liners under broader plans to reduce mass tourism and pollution, officials said on Friday. Once implemented, the measures adopted by the city council would bring the Dutch capital into line with other high-profile European cities, including Barcelona, Dubrovnik and Venice, that have already cut cruise liner numbers or are considering doing so. The council approved the proposed ban on Thursday. "The motivation ... was to reduce the number of tourists, but also for environmental reasons," city spokesman Wouter Moll said. Viking Longship Mani, Expeditions ship Viking Polaris and Viking ocean ship Venus on the North Sea Canal, Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam's executive branch needs to work out details and it is unclear whe...

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Sailing to cosmopolitan cities and undiscovered gems

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July 14, 2023943 Views

Oceania Cruises curates a collection of enticing Mediterranean sojourns The ultimate in luxurious small ship experiences meets the finest food and wine tours, cultural capitals of the world and immersive shore excursions on 94 voyages in 2024 Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, offers an incredible lineup of immersive experiences across the Mediterranean in 2024, allowing guests to experience numerous cultural capitals and lesser-known gems. Sailing from cities including Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens and London, this exquisite selection of carefully crafted voyages aboard Marina, Riviera, Sirena and Oceania Cruises' newest ship, Vista, is ideal for travelers who wish to delve into this region's rich history and ancient cultures, cuis...

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US scraps COVID warning for cruise travel after 2 years

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March 31, 2022288 Views

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday removed its COVID-19 notice against cruise travel, around two years after introducing a warning scale showing the level of coronavirus transmission risk on cruise ships. The move offers a shot of hope to major U.S. cruise operators such as Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd that have struggled to bring in revenue since the pandemic started. FILE PHOTO: The Norwegian Getaway and the Norwegian Pearl cruise ships are seen docked at Miami port, after Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd cancelled sailings amid rising fears of Omicron-related coronavirus infections, in Miami, Florida, U.S. January 5, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello Cruise operators had also said the health agency wa...

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2022 will be pivotal transition year for the cruise industry

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January 29, 20221089 Views

CLIA projects full recovery in 2023; says, restart of cruise tourism will drive economic recovery The cruise industry has proven its resilience throughout its more than 50-year history—as is evident in the responsible return to operations that began in July 2020. In the baseline forecast, passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023. In the upside forecast, passenger volume is expected to recover to 101% of 2019 levels a year earlier, by the end of 2022. In all three scenarios, passenger volume is projected to recover in excess of 12% above 2019 levels by the end of 2026. Despite the setbacks of last two years because of COVID pandemic, the industry is hopeful for the future. Report says, ‘With science-backed protocols that are leading th...