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Seven destinations to visit for a perfect Instagram page

January 6, 2023813 Views

Travellers looking to create the perfect Instagram page have been advised to visit seven global locations to make their social media unbeatable. Experts at luxury cruise retailer Panache Cruises have named the most photogenic spots around the world and are encouraging globetrotters to bump these destinations to the top of their travel bucket list. Whatever the equipment or photography skills - these are the places where it’s almost impossible to take a bad photo. Some of the destinations that provide the most unique photo opportunities are in remote locations that are best accessed by cruise ships. James Cole, founder and managing director of Panache Cruises said: “If you want to impress your friends with amazing photos from your trip then opt for unique destinations that offer epic...

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Oceanwide wins World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2022

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November 24, 20221008 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, 2022719 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, 20221000 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, 2022721 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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Demand for cruise holidays surpasses 2019 levels

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September 26, 2022827 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 to drop requirement for COVID-19 test

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July 7, 2022705 Views

Norwegian Cruise Line is dropping a requirement that passengers test negative for COVID-19 before sailing unless it is required by local rules. The company said Wednesday that it will drop the testing requirement Aug. 1 except on ships sailing from places with local testing rules, including in the United States, Canada, Bermuda and Greece. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention requires pre-trip testing for passengers on 94 ships taking part in CDC’s voluntary COVID-19 program, including Norwegian ships that sail in the U.S. Norwegian requires vaccinated passengers in the U.S. to show a negative antigen test for COVID-19 within two days of their trip or a negative PCR test within three days of sailing. Unvaccinated children under 12 are subject to more testing when th...

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Cruise ship with Broadway stars to steam off in spring 2023

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June 29, 2022992 Views

The maiden voyage of a cruise ship starring a boatload of musical theater stars — like Tony Award-winners Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming and Lena Hall — will set sail next spring. The Broadway Cruise — heading roundtrip from New York City to Bermuda, from March 31-April 5, 2023 — will also feature Tony-nominees Joshua Henry, Taylor Louderman and Jeremy Jordan, as well as Broadway favorites Randy Rainbow and Sierra Boggess. Producers promise “intimate and grand scale shows and cabarets from Broadway’s coolest talent” as well as “tips and techniques from some of the best and brightest creative talent working today.” This combination of photos shows, top row from left, Laura Benanti, Kristin Chenoweth, Alan Cumming, bottom row from left, Joshua Henry, Jeremy Jordan a...

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Cruise Industry is sailing back towards a better future

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April 26, 2022773 Views

Science backed protocols facilitated the resumption of cruise operations, with over 7.5 million passengers having sailed in nearly 90 markets, all while committing to pursue ever more ambitious carbon reduction goals. At Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, Florida, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has shared new findings that are evidence of the cruise community's resilience. “As the industry resumes operations, passenger volume is expected to recover and surpass 2019 levels by the end of 2023, with passenger volumes projected to recover 12% above pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2026,” said Kelly Craighead, President and CEO, CLIA. “Cruising is accessible, responsible, and experiential - making it the best way to see the world for people of all ages and interests. With ...

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US scraps COVID warning for cruise travel after 2 years

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March 31, 2022279 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...