Ocean Cruising
Sea Cloud Spirit Is christened and ready to cruise
The Sea Cloud Spirit has officially been named and christened at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca.
Fred. Olsen marks return of international cruising in UK
Fred. Olsen has become the first cruise line to complete an international voyage since the resumption of cruising, as Borealis returned to the UK from Iceland
Denmark introduces new rules for cruises from 24 Aug
The Danish Authorities now require that all guests are tested before going ashore and this applies to immune and vaccinated guests as well
First ship to restart cruising from Boston, Crystal Symphony steers towards recovery
Crystal Cruises celebrates the return to service for luxury ocean ship Crystal Symphony as she departed today on the new Luxury Bermuda Escapes
Seychelles to welcome back cruise ships from November
Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa, will be reopening its shores to cruise ships starting from November
Aurora becomes newest global partner of powerhouse luxury travel network Virtuoso
Adventure cruise company Aurora Expeditions has joined forces with travel’s leading luxury network Virtuoso as one of the newest suppliers of its exclusive global preferred partner portfolio to expand and reach a new global audience
Saudi unveils initiative to issue licenses for foreign yachts in 30 minutes
Saudi Arabia has announced that it has introduced an initiative at Jeddah’s Red Sea Operations Centre to provide tourist yachts with entry licenses in half an hour
Aurora Expeditions charts new course
Australia’s Aurora Expeditions is charting a new course in expedition travel to ensure clarity, commitment and care for its loyal guests, crew and travel trade partners
Denmark reopens for cruises from 26 June
Danish authorities have decided that from 26 June, vaccinated cruise guests are allowed to go ashore in Denmark without any further restrictions
Dewing to steer growth for Aurora Expeditions in UK
Aurora Expeditions has named travel and cruise industry veteran Jos Dewing as its first-ever managing director in the UK, to spearhead growth in the key UK market
Be ferry mindful when travelling this summer
Industry body Discover Ferries outlines what passengers can expect when travelling by ferry this summer and advise on how to prepare, respect the local environment and enjoy every moment
Swan Hellenic among first cruises where COVID vaccinations for all ship’s staff is needed
Swan Hellenic announced that it has introduced valid Covid-19 vaccination as a pre-embarkation medical requirement for all ship’s staff and crew
No cruises in Canada as it extends ban until Feb 2022
Canada is extending its ban on cruise ships through February 2022 because of Covid-19, effectively shutting down popular summer trips to Alaska for another year
Norwegian encourages travellers to ‘Break Free’ with biggest marketing campaign in UK
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the launch of global brand campaign, “Break Free” in the UK, encouraging travellers to look towards the future when they can reconnect with the people - and places – they have missed most.
Steering cruise travel towards innovative sustainability in Asia Pacific region
As the travel industry is busy getting back on its feet, Travel Daily Media caught up with Damian Perry, managing director of Asia Pacific Region at Hurtigruten
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