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PONANT announces voyages for its 2026/2027 Antarctic Season

PONANT unveils its much-anticipated 2026-2027 Antarctic season with an up to 30 percent PONANT Bonus in savings on all departures.

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Vietnamese province of Quang Ninh set to boost cruise tourism sector

Northern Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province is poised to boost its cruise tourism sector after its excellent performance in 2024.

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SeaTrek to increase conservation projects in 2025

Expedition cruise company SeaTrek announced that it is expanding the number of local conservation projects it will be supporting in Indonesia for 2025.

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Silversea to offer 230 new voyages for 2026-2027

Leading experiential travel brand Silversea just announced 230 new voyages for 2026 to 2027, expanding its industry-leading destination offerings.

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Windstar Cruises introduces Jess Peterson as its new director of destination experience

Windstar Cruises announced the hiring of Jess Peterson as its new director of destination experience and itinerary planning.

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Windstar Cruises’ new Star Seeker yacht touches water for the first time

Windstar Cruises floated out its newest vessel, the Star Seeker, on Monday, 25th November, at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

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Vietnam works to hit 2024 tourist arrivals target

With less than a month and a half left to 2024, Vietnam is working to meet its target of welcoming between 17 to 18 million tourists before the end of the year.

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Windstar Cruises introduces new online booking engine

Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website.

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PONANT heads into the heart of the Weddell Sea ice

PONANT is slated to offer four new sailings In November and December 2025 that take travellers on a voyage of exploration.

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Philippines teams up with European Union to boost seafarers’ competencies and welfare

Philippines and the European Union launched a Technical Assistance Project (TAP) to improve Filipino seafarers' training, education, and working conditions in the country

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Crew Connect Global X Seatrade Cruise Asia opens conversation on crewing and human resource investment

The opening discussions of Crew Connect Global, the event currently being held in tandem with Seatrade Cruise Asia in Manila, seek to delve into the different aspects of maritime crewing, as well as the need for cruise and shipping firms to properly invest in human resources.

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Philippine government working to boost facilities for the cruise sector

The Philippine tourism department is going over options to make the country more appealing to the cruise sector.

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Philippine President sees his country as a hub for cruise tourism

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jnr cited the potential of the Philippines as one of the world’s foremost cruise tourism hubs during his address at the welcome reception held for Seatrade Cruise Asia on the evening of Monday, 11th November, at The Okada Manila.

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Scenic Eclipse completes drydock in Galveston, TX

Scenic Group announced that its vessel, the Scenic Eclipse, successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, TX.

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Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 opens in Manila

Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 officially opens in the Philippines tonight at a welcome reception at The Cove at the Okada Manila, kicking off a major industry event that will run till Wednesday, 13th November.