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Signalling travel recovery, New Zealand welcomes first cruise ship since Covid-19

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2022

Signalling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation’s tourism industry, New Zealand has welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began

Cruise

Cruise industry celebrates first visit to Auckland

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

New Zealand’s cruise industry has set a course for recovery, celebrating the arrival of the first international ship to sail into Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour in more than two years.…

Cruise

Windstar Cruises reveals new Caribbean and Central America Cruises

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

Windstar Cruises has just the thing to shake off the winter blahs. The small ship cruise line has drawn up a new beach bum’s delight of an itinerary beginning winter of 2023. Beach Fun…

Features

The Viking Saigon begins inaugural season in Southeast Asia

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

Viking has announced that its newest river ship, the Viking Saigon℠, has begun its inaugural season in Southeast Asia. Purpose-built for the Mekong River, the 80-guest ship sails between…

Cruise

Scenic expands its Japan programme with new sailings and guest experiences

Kristin Mariano Aug 11, 2022

Due to ongoing demand for the destination, ultra-luxury cruise operator, Scenic has unveiled an expanded Japan programme for 2023 on board the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic…

Cruise

Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum Of The Seas returns to Malaysia’s ports

Kristin Mariano Aug 10, 2022

Spectrum of the Seas is charting a course that will help boost Malaysia’s tourism sector. On the back of a successful first port call in Kuala Lumpur on 1 July and Penang on 2 July after…

Cruise

NCL takes delivery of Norwegian Prima

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2022

Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship christened in Iceland, commencing her eight-day inaugural voyage in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik

Cruise

Cruise360 Australasia embraces renewal and opportunities in packed line-up

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, celebrating cruising’s revival Down Under with a packed program…

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line ropes in star-studded cast for musical debuting on Norwegian Prima

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2022

The show-stopping production will feature more than 20 of Summer's mega-hits, including "Bad Girls," "Last Dance," and "Hot Stuff," and will also provide viewers with a deeper understanding…

Cruise

Viva Cruises unveils new ship, rolls out 2023 itineraries

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2022

The company will also give a fresh new look to two of its ships, VIVA VOYAGE and VIVA GLORIA, and offer new and innovative routes next year

Cruise

Virgin Voyages removes pre-embarkation testing from this week

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2022

Virgin Voyages has responded immediately to the CDC’s decision to discontinue their voluntary COVID-19 Program for cruise ships and will mirror the rest of the travel industry in removing…

Cruise

Princess Cruises marks year-round sailings from Los Angeles

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

This will mark the line’s first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast, with Emerald Princess sailing on a series of voyages ranging from five- to 16-days between May…

Tourism

Royal Caribbean unveils call backs for travel advisors

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2022

The feature is first available to trade partners booking groups but is expected to be available for U.S.- and Canada-based advisors by the end of August

Cruise

inCruises surpasses one million members

Megha Paul Jul 12, 2022

Cruise membership club inCruises International has exceeded the one million mark in members, demonstrating the strong and growing demand for its subscription-based travel model

Cruise

Swan Hellenic’s second ship, SH Vega, sets sail for Arctic

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2022

Swan Hellenic announced that the Naming Ceremony of its second ice-class cultural expedition cruise ship, SH Vega, had taken place at Helsinki Shipyard.

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line brands end pre-cruise testing

Megha Paul Jul 11, 2022

The relaxation of the testing policy is in line with the rest of the travel, leisure and hospitality industry worldwide

Cruise

Amadeus River Cruises christens new ship in Cologne

Megha Paul Jul 6, 2022

The latest addition to the Amadeus fleet, the five-star Amadeus Cara, was christened against the backdrop of Cologne Cathedral

Cruise

Coral Expeditions launches small islands of Japan & the Philippines series

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2022

Coral Expeditions, Australia’s pioneering cruise line, has announced a new series of voyages to the Small Islands of Japan and the Philippines. Part of Coral Expeditions’ Small Islands…

Cruise

Princess Cruises to launch £1 deposit day

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2022

Princess Cruises is offering guests the chance to secure a 2023 or 2024 cruise with a £1 deposit per person for one day only

Cruise

Singapore paves the way for strong cruise recovery in region

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2022

Southeast Asia welcomed its first cruise port call in over two years when Royal Caribbean’s (RCI) Spectrum of the Seas arrived at Malaysia’s Port Klang this morning.

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new season of ‘Embark with NCL’ premieres 1 July

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the next season of its visual storytelling platform, EMBARK with NCL, with the first episode, “Caribbean Adventures”

Cruise

Helsinki Shipyard announces acquisition of SH Vega by Swan Hellenic

Megha Paul Jun 29, 2022

The ship will, as anticipated, be delivered to Swan Hellenic as soon as all the registry formalities in The Bahamas have been completed, and Swan Hellenic becomes the sole owner of SH Vega

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions partners with UpSchool to support Arctic education

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2022

Aurora Expeditions, the award-winning Australian adventure travel company, is partnering with UpSchool, an Australian-based education platform to educate students on the global…

Cruise

Fiji welcomes back international cruises

Kristin Mariano Jun 27, 2022

Following a more than two year ban, Fiji will re-open its international borders to cruise ships effective 15 June 2022.

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions expands into French-speaking markets

Kristin Mariano Jun 20, 2022

Aurora Expeditions is continuing to grow its global presence with the announcement of the hire of Nicolas Bilek, who will drive Business Development for the expedition operator focused…

TD Syndicated Partner

Costa Cruises christens its new LNG-powered flagship in Barcelona

Harry Johnson Jun 18, 2022

Costa Cruises today celebrated in the port of Barcelona, Spain, the christening ceremony of Costa Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, with the theme of “The…

Global

Norwegian Cruise Line offers year-round Europe with introduction of Canary Island cruises

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to the Canary Islands for the first time since 2017

United States

Cruising on Alaskan Cruises from Canada on Princess Cruises now made easier

Kristin Mariano Jun 16, 2022

Princess Cruises applauds the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) decision to lift the COVID-19 testing requirement for entering the U.S. beginning June 12

Cruise

Turkey eyes travel recovery with new cruise port

Megha Paul Jun 15, 2022

Hit hard by Covid, Turkey’s tourism sector could get a shot in the arm from the revenue generated at Galataport, which opened in 2021

TD Syndicated Partner

Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…

Cruise

Norwegian has new animal welfare goals

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is expanding its commitment to responsible sourcing practices, including the legal, ethical and humane treatment of animals within its supply chain

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions releases additional places for Antarctic Climate Expedition for World Oceans Day

Kristin Mariano Jun 8, 2022

In honour of this year’s World Oceans Day, Australia’s award-winning travel adventure company Aurora Expeditions has announced an exclusive release of ten additional staterooms on its…

Cruise

Royal Caribbean sets course for international shores on Singapore cruises

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

Cruises to somewhere are making a long-awaited comeback in Singapore when Spectrum of the Seas begins cruising to popular destinations in Malaysia as soon as 30 June

Cruise

AmaWaterways introduces European Wine hosts

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

AmaWaterways, the luxury river cruise line known for curating epicurean experiences, has announced the introduction of European Wine hosts to a special series within the Celebration of Wine…

Cruise

Cordelia Cruises seeks to pump in USD 1 billion by 2025

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

Cordelia Cruises is planning to pump in excess of USD 1 billion by 2025 for acquiring at least three cruise ships as it aims to target the domestic market, which has world’s third-largest…

Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line announces £1 child fares

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2022

Ambassador Cruise Line, the first British cruise line to launch in a decade, is offering kids sailings for as low as £1 this summer with a special promotion for their Hidden Nordic Treasures…

Cruise

Genting Dream arrives at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore to start sail from 15 June

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2022

As the first resort cruise ship to homeport in Singapore, the Genting Dream will provide vacationers with a personalised cruising lifestyle experience, filled with diverse international…

Cruise

LoveCruise! CLIA unveils new initiatives

Megha Paul May 31, 2022

CLIA UK and Ireland has unveiled two new initiatives for agents at its annual conference in Southampton

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions announces Sylvia Earle maiden voyage and christening by ‘Hero of the Planet’

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has announced its new, purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, will be making her debut voyage on the Subantarctic Safari from November 4-20 2022.

Tourism

Odisha to start river cruises to drive tourism

Megha Paul May 25, 2022

The Odisha government is gearing up to commence river cruises in a bid to revamp the tourism industry, which has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic

Partner content

Why you should board the maiden voyage of Aurora Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle

Kristin Mariano May 24, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has a new vessel crossing the notorious Drake Passage or the Denmark Strait. Named after a famous and courageous scientist, the Sylvia Earle is up to the task to face some…

Cruise

Resorts World Cruises debuts in Singapore with Genting Dream

Megha Paul May 19, 2022

The 18-deck 150,695 gross tons Genting Dream can accommodate 3,352 passengers, with a generous space ratio of 45 gross tons per passenger, the most spacious ship in Asia

Expedition Cruising

Heritage Expeditions flagship Heritage Adventurer is ready to sail as New Zealand reopens

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2022

Heritage Expeditions luxurious new flagship Heritage Adventurer is nearing the completion of her refurbishment ahead of the New Zealand border opening and the announcement of three epic…

Cruise

VIVA Cruises unveils free cabin upgrades in VIVA ONE

Megha Paul May 17, 2022

After its christening last month, VIVA Cruises' first new-build ship, VIVA ONE, has began its schedule of Rhine and Moselle voyages

Cruise

Hola Barcelona! Valiant Lady arrives in Mediterranean homeport

Megha Paul May 17, 2022

Virgin Voyages' newest lady ship has cruised into Barcelona ahead of its inaugural Mediterranean season

Hospitality

Accor adds iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 to portfolio in Dubai

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

Taking over operations from May 2022, the cruise ship will undergo further upgrades and renovations prior to joining the MGallery Hotel Collection

Expedition Cruising

Heritage Expeditions announces three new Japan voyages for 2023 schedule

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2022

Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has added the intriguing islands of Japan to its 2023 schedule announcing three incredible new voyages aboard…

Cruise

Star Cruises fleet headed to scrapyard

Megha Paul May 3, 2022

A trio of Star Cruises ships are said to be getting scrapped in the near future

Appointments

Aurora Expeditions appoints Michael Heath as new CEO

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has announced that Michael Heath will join the company, taking on the role of CEO effective June 1.

Cruise

Princess Cruises debuts new environmental series

Megha Paul Apr 26, 2022

Princess Cruises has announced the debut of a new digital series titled Ocean Treks Conservation Connections, featuring short stories of environmental management, wildlife conservation, and…

Cruise

NCL makes cruise comeback in Hawaii

Megha Paul Apr 21, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the return to service of Pride of America, the only cruise ship to sail Hawai’i year-round

Features

New Europe river cruising itineraries and experiences from Scenic for 2023

Kristin Mariano Apr 21, 2022

Truly all-inclusive cruise line Scenic has unveiled its luxury river cruise collection on Europe’s rivers for 2023 – with a range of new itineraries and experiences available.

Cruise

Australia’s ban on cruise ships ends

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2022

The ban on foreign cruise ships by Australia — imposed in March 2020 after a Covid outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess spilled into Sydney once the vessel docked — cost the Australian economy…

Expedition Cruising

Heritage Expeditions releases 2023-24 Southern Ocean Season including new destinations

Kristin Mariano Apr 20, 2022

Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released its 2023-24 Southern Ocean Season adding some exciting destinations to its iconic voyages.

Global

Royal Caribbean’s ‘Spectrum of the Seas’ sets sail for maiden voyage in Singapore

Megha Paul Apr 19, 2022

This commencement is part of Singapore’s resumption of safe cruise travel for international guests, with innovative solutions and rigorous protocols aimed at ensuring passenger wellbeing

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions celebrates successful Antarctica return

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2022

The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season…

Cruise

VIVA Cruises unveils first new build ship, VIVA ONE

Megha Paul Apr 11, 2022

Christened in its home port of Düsseldorf (Germany) VIVA ONE will be offering a variety of exciting itineraries on the Rhine and Moselle rivers throughout this year

Cruise

Sailing into Metaverse world! Norwegian Cruise Line to launch cruise industry’s first NFT

Megha Paul Apr 7, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a history of breaking boundaries, announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry’s…

Cruise

Scenic cruises on European river programme

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2022

Luxury all-inclusive cruise line, Scenic has set sail on the Rhine River from Amsterdam with its eight-day Rhine Highlights itinerary – marking the first sailing in the brand’s return to its…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is the new must-do dining experience on Sydney Harbour

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2022

Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is ready to welcome back international travel and showcase the iconic Sydney Harbour.

Cruise

Scenic embarks on full European river cruise programme for the first time in two years

Kristin Mariano Apr 5, 2022

Luxury all-inclusive cruise line, Scenic, has set sail on the Rhine River from Amsterdam with its eight-day Rhine Highlights itinerary – marking the first sailing in the brand’s return to…

Cruise

US lifts ‘Travel Health Notice’ for cruising after two years

Megha Paul Apr 4, 2022

The CDC's voluntary guidance for cruise ship operators on COVID-19 prevention still remains in effect, and the agency still maintains a color-coded list of all cruise ships operating in the…

Cruise

LoveCruise! CLIA reveals theme for Southampton showcase

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2022

CLIA UK & Ireland has announced the theme of its 2022 conference in Southampton will be #LoveCruise

Cruise

Genting Hong Kong’s fleet to be auctioned

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2022

The fleet of insolvent Genting Hong Kong, ships that sailed for Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises — will likely go to auction soon

Cruise

CLIA to host four regional ‘Rediscover’ events this June

Megha Paul Mar 30, 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed it will host four regional 'Rediscover' events for the trade this June

Cruise

P&O Cruises returns to full service

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

Marking P&O Cruises’ first full return to service since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic two years ago, Arcadia has sailed to the Canary Islands

Cruise

Discovery Princess cruises ahead on maiden voyage in Mexico

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera

Cruise

Katy Perry to act as godmother to Norwegian Prima

Megha Paul Mar 21, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that world-famous pop icon and American Idol judge Katy Perry will serve as the godmother to its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, debuting August

Vaccination Updates

Australia to lift ban on cruise ships in April

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2022

Australia announced it would lift its entry ban for international cruise ships next month

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions to cancel Russia itineraries

Kristin Mariano Mar 10, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has confirmed that it will make changes to its upcoming voyages that include Russian itineraries in light of the invasion of Ukraine.

Cruise

Norwegian’s Meet the Winemaker set to debut in Europe

Megha Paul Mar 7, 2022

The 2022 season of the Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) Meet the Winemaker series is back by popular demand, with an exciting line-up scheduled for its sixth year

Cruising (Ocean)

Adventures of a lifetime with Aurora Expeditions’ new Arctic & Global 2023 season offerings

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2022

Now that travel is steadily returning, joining a voyage from Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic and Global 2023 season offerings is the best way to start.

Cruise

Ready to Board! Consumers bet big on cruise travel in 2022

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2022

The overall sentiment from a recent survey conducted by arrivia shows consumers are optimistic about their 2022 cruise travel plans

Cruising (River)

Say yes to a European river cruise this year

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2022

Planning for some revenge travel this year? A European river cruise is a good way to start as it enables travellers to visit and experience memorable along the continent’s famous and…

Luxury Travel

Chartering Yachts in Croatia is on the Rise

Chris Head Feb 18, 2022

Croatia is a country located in the Balkans. It is a popular tourist destination with many beautiful beaches and mountains. The country has been growing in popularity over the last decade.…

Cruise

Antarctica tops ultra-luxury bucket list bookings

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2022

Truly all-inclusive cruise line Scenic has witnessed a 100% increase year-on-year for bookings to Antarctica on board its ultra-luxury discovery yacht, Scenic Eclipse.

Cruise

Australia extends ban on cruise tourism until 17 April

Megha Paul Feb 16, 2022

Despite announcing plans to reopen in phases, Australia has yet again extended its cruise ban, this time to April 17

Cruise

Virgin Voyages celebrates grand opening of New Terminal V

Kristin Mariano Feb 16, 2022

Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s epic new cruise line, celebrated the long-awaited grand opening of Terminal V at PortMiami yesterday, ringing in the occasion with a mermaid-studded soiree.…

Cruise

End of voyage? Dream Cruises files for winding up operations

Megha Paul Feb 9, 2022

In a major shock to the cruise segment in India, Dream Cruises, which was launched with much fanfare some years ago has filed application for winding up operations

Cruise

Unveiled: Virgin Voyages welcomes its second lady ship, Valiant Lady

Megha Paul Feb 8, 2022

Virgin Voyages, the lifestyle and travel brand launched by Sir Richard Branson to deliver irresistible vacations, has introduced its latest Lady ship – Valiant Lady

Cruise

Discovery Princess sets April date for new sailings

Megha Paul Feb 2, 2022

The newest cruise offering in the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess was delivered during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone in Italy

Cruise

VIVA Cruises unveils new themed cruises for 2022

Megha Paul Feb 1, 2022

River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has already welcomed its 2022 season with two cruises along the Rhine, which returned to Düsseldorf this year

Cruise

Unveiled: Norwegian Cruise Line’s exclusive trade portal in Asia

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, has launched Norwegian Central Asia, a brand-new trade portal to help travel…

Cruise

Port of Tallinn unveils sustainable cruise terminal

Megha Paul Jan 26, 2022

The biggest port authority in Estonia, the Port of Tallinn has opened the most modern and multifunctional terminal in the region

River Cruising

Hybrid high speed passenger boats to revolutionise sustainable river travel

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2022

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is building the UK’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferries, set to launch in London in autumn 2022 and spring 2023.

Global

Picking up steam! London cruise sector steers ahead with new offerings in post-Covid times

Megha Paul Jan 19, 2022

Kyle Haughton, MD of City Cruises talks about how the cruise experiences in London on river Thames has picked up post the pandemic and the regional experiences that have gained momentum in…

Features

Tech-less travel, city-breaks and workations: Royal Caribbean’s travel predictions for 2022

Megha Paul Jan 13, 2022

Having been restricted and unable to create holiday memories during the height of the pandemic, travellers are embracing the “ultimate big trip” this year as Royal Caribbean chalks out 2022…

Cruise

CruiseCopenhagen plans to turn Denmark’s capital into year-round cruise destination

Megha Paul Jan 4, 2022

CruiseCopenhagen is encouraging cruise lines to visit the Danish capital during the off-season

Cruising (Ocean)

PONANT Mediterranean 2022 – More cruises than ever before!

Kristin Mariano Dec 28, 2021

Embark on a Mediterranean cruise and enjoy a taste of the "dolce vita" to experience an exotic escape with PONANT on a small-ship luxury cruise.

Ocean Cruising

PONANT Luxury Expeditions return to Antarctica!

Kristin Mariano Dec 22, 2021

PONANT has successfully returned to Antarctica with four Luxury Expedition Vessels exploring the region.

Cruise

Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal launched

Megha Paul Dec 21, 2021

Carnival Corporation celebrated the official launch of Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal in partnership with Shamal Holding following a strategic partnership signed in 2018 to develop the new…

Tourism

Pandaw receives new funding to begin voyages in September 2022

Megha Paul Dec 20, 2021

River cruise line in Southeast Asia and India, Pandaw announced it has secured new funding to see it through to September 2022 when it anticipates restarting operations on Asian waterways

Cruise

Cruise ship ban extended to 2022

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

The cruise industry in Australia has taken another blow as Saturday, Australia extended its ban on cruise vessels entering the country, according to a statement by the country’s Health…

Cruise

MSC Group to welcome two LNG-powered vessels

Joe Cusmano Dec 13, 2021

MSC Group and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have reached two crucial milestones for the construction of two new vessels.

Cruise

A Christmas gift from PONANT

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2021

It's time for your clients to get ready for their next voyage with PONANT and lock in their travel plans for 2022 & 2023!

Cruise

Your Cruise, Your Way: Exciting Avalon Waterways’ experiences onboard and on-shore

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021

Avalon Waterways’ experiences will bring you once-in-a-lifetime activities and excursions according to your taste at Europe’s great cities.

Cruise

5 reasons why you should board an Avalon cruise in Europe

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2021

Here are some of the reasons why you should join an Avalon cruise in Europe now that travel is pretty much on.

Cruise

Pandaw Expeditions bid farewell

Kristin Mariano Oct 27, 2021

Pandaw Expeditions has announced its closure due to the continuing Covid 19 impact on international leisure travel.

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions celebrates Antarctica return with special offers to inspire discovery

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2021

Australia’s award-winning adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has today announced it will be resuming operations in Antarctica, commencing its voyages from Punta Arenas, Chile from…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions certified 100% Carbon Neutral in an ongoing active sustainability plan

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2021

Aurora Expeditions is certified 100% Carbon Neutral as part of its long-term and far-reaching sustainability strategy.

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions 2022-2023 brochure features soul-captivating destinations and itineraries

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2021

The latest Aurora Expeditions 2022-2023 brochure is full of incredible destinations, including 16 new and innovative itineraries perfect for travel agents looking for something to wow their…

Cruise

Ferries getting more popular as most ‘Sea-nic’ way to travel

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2021

Social media posts, videos and images continue to be a growing influence on people’s travel choices – with natural landscapes and waterside views the most appealing to would-be holidaymakers

Cruise

Le Commandant Charcot: a new chapter in the saga of polar exploration

Chris Head Sep 30, 2021

Read on to learn more about the development Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid-electric advanced polar exploration cruise ship designed to sail right to the heart of the polar regions…

Cruise

Crystal Cruises restarts cruising from New York as first cruise line to set sail since pandemic

Kristin Mariano Sep 27, 2021

Crystal Cruises celebrated its return to cruising from New York City as Crystal Symphony sets sail this evening on her Luxury Bermuda Escapes.

Cruise

Ferry confident: Brits rate ferries safer than travel by planes and coaches

Megha Paul Sep 24, 2021

Research from ferry industry body, Discover Ferries, reveals consumer confidence in using public transport has risen

Cruise

Sea Cloud Spirit Is christened and ready to cruise

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2021

The Sea Cloud Spirit has officially been named and christened at the cruise terminal in Palma de Mallorca.

Cruise

PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot reaches geographic North Pole for the first time

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2021

Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT’s first LNG-powered hybrid electric luxury polar exploration vessel, has reached the geographic North Pole this week

Cruise

APT unveils European River Cruise Programme

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2021

Honed by the experience of 90 years as leaders in the river cruise and touring sectors, the 2023 APT offering launches with 29 outstanding cruises through Europe and Russia

Cruise

Princess Cruises celebrates 10 years of sailing in Japan in 2023

Kristin Mariano Sep 2, 2021

The lure of Japan’s traditions, festivals and landscapes can magically come to life for travellers during the newly-announced 2023 cruises and cruise tours season from Princess Cruises.

Cruise

Fred. Olsen marks return of international cruising in UK

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2021

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

Cruise

Denmark introduces new rules for cruises from 24 Aug

Megha Paul Aug 24, 2021

The Danish Authorities now require that all guests are tested before going ashore and this applies to immune and vaccinated guests as well

Cruise

First ship to restart cruising from Boston, Crystal Symphony steers towards recovery

Megha Paul Aug 24, 2021

Crystal Cruises celebrates the return to service for luxury ocean ship Crystal Symphony as she departed today on the new Luxury Bermuda Escapes

Cruise

Tui River Cruises unveils in Germany

Megha Paul Aug 17, 2021

Tui has launched its latest venture, Tui River Cruises, after an 18-month delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Cruise

Seychelles to welcome back cruise ships from November

Megha Paul Aug 13, 2021

Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa, will be reopening its shores to cruise ships starting from November

Interviews

Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun

Kristin Mariano Aug 11, 2021

Let PONANT be their guide to Japan’s culture, cuisine and daily life.

Cruise

Adventure in the heart of the Far North: PONANT opens sales for Arctic 2023

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2021

PONANT has launched the sales of its Arctic programme for Summer 2023 that will take guests to wintry destinations of Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and the Russian Arctic.

Expedition Cruising

PONANT receives delivery of Le Commandant Charcot

Kristin Mariano Aug 4, 2021

PONANT took delivery of Le Commandant Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas.

Cruise

Virgin Voyages welcomes guests as international cruising is officially back

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2021

Virgin Voyages has invited guests onboard the brand’s first Lady Ship, Scarlet Lady, for her first official sailing.

Cruise

Aurora becomes newest global partner of powerhouse luxury travel network Virtuoso

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2021

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…

Cruise

Saudi unveils initiative to issue licenses for foreign yachts in 30 minutes

Megha Paul Jul 13, 2021

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

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions charts new course

Megha Paul Jul 6, 2021

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

Cruise

Denmark reopens for cruises from 26 June

Megha Paul Jun 22, 2021

Danish authorities have decided that from 26 June, vaccinated cruise guests are allowed to go ashore in Denmark without any further restrictions

Cruise

UK Domestic cruise problems

Malcolm Ginsberg Jun 22, 2021

Seaborne holiday trips may operate beyond UK waters, but are restricted to English, Welsh and Northern Ireland port calls and carrying residents from the UK and the Common Travel Area…

Cruise

Princess Cruises to resume cruising in USA this fall

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2021

Princess has announced its intent to return to service in the United States sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale this fall.

Cruise

MSC set to launch giant new cruise ship

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

MSC Cruises is preparing to launch the massive new vessel it has on order for delivery in late 2022, MSC World Europa would be 22 decks high, four decks higher than the current size leader…

Global

Dewing to steer growth for Aurora Expeditions in UK

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2021

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

Expedition Cruising

Dream Cruises resumes cruise in HK with Genting Dream

Kristin Mariano May 28, 2021

Dream Cruises has announced the restart of cruises in Hong Kong, set to begin at the end of July with Genting Dream offering 2 and 3-night “Super Summer Seacations” on the high seas.

Vaccination Updates

Expect airlines and cruise lines to require proof of vaccination

Joe Cusmano May 26, 2021

In the absence of federally mandated vaccine passports, Dr Anthony Fauci expects multiple U.S businesses to impose their own requirements for customers to show proof of vaccination to…

Features

Carnival Cruise Line names Miss Universe Dominican Republic as godmother of new ship

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2021

Miss Dominican Republic Kimberly Jiménez was awarded the "Spirit of Carnival" award for embodying the company's values of fun, friendship, diversity and inclusion.

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Aurora Expeditions joins luxury travel agency network Virtuoso

Kristin Mariano May 13, 2021

Aurora Expeditions has joined forces with the world’s leading luxury travel agency network Virtuoso as part of its exclusive Regional Preferred Partners Program across Asia-Pacific.

Features

Once-in-a-lifetime holidays and spontaneous trips: 53% Brits vow to ‘Never say Never’ post-pandemic

Megha Paul May 11, 2021

As the UK eases out of lockdown and slowly returns to normality, new research carried out by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) reveals that half (53%) of Brits want to make up for lost time by…

Features

Be ferry mindful when travelling this summer

Megha Paul May 3, 2021

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

Cruise

What are cruise lines doing to stay afloat during the pandemic

Joe Cusmano Apr 28, 2021

In recent days, cruise lines also have announced plans for comeback sailings from such unorthodox cruise hubs as Nassau, Bahamas, and Haifa, Israel.

Cruise

Fancy a voyage on the biggest cruise ship? You can now book it!

Joe Cusmano Apr 23, 2021

This will be a big event for cruise fans! The first voyages of the biggest cruise ship ever built are now available for booking.

Cruise

This major cruise line just announced plans to restart

Joe Cusmano Apr 22, 2021

One of the world’s biggest cruise lines, MSC Cruises, announced on Thursday it would resume operations with more than half its fleet over the next three months, but not in Australia though!

Features

What is steering yacht tourism in India in the post-pandemic lockdown season

Megha Paul Apr 20, 2021

Increasing awareness of yacht chartering and recharging of human battery post pandemic lockdown are driving the growth of yacht tourism in India

Expedition Cruising

Small ship expedition cruising emerges from COVID-19 as a clear winner

Anthony Gallagher Apr 14, 2021

TD speaks with Monique Ponfoort, CEO of Aurora Expeditions, to share her journey and thoughts for the future

Expedition Cruising

PONANT 10’s series will make you want to cruise again

Kristin Mariano Apr 13, 2021

The PONANT 10’s is a series of less than 10 minutes webinars that answers every question you might have about cruise line.

Cruise

The top cruise lines for romance

Joe Cusmano Apr 12, 2021

Some cruise lines specialise in the sort of cruises that take romance at sea to a higher level.

Expedition Cruising

Crystal Endeavor: The first luxury expedition yacht to restart cruising in the Arctic and Northern Europe

Kristin Mariano Apr 8, 2021

Crystal announced the much-anticipated inaugural deployment of Crystal Endeavor, the first groundbreaking ship for Crystal Expedition Cruises.

Cruise

PONANT promises luxurious adventure while keeping you safe

Kristin Mariano Apr 8, 2021

Whether on land or onboard, safety is PONANT’s absolute and primary concern. The cruise company leads the way of sailing with confidence.

Cruise

Italy says no to big cruise ships in Venice…about time!

Joe Cusmano Apr 8, 2021

The Italian parliament has approved a ban on large cruise ships entering the historic centre of Venice.

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line returns to cruising with first voyages in Europe and the Caribbean

Kristin Mariano Apr 7, 2021

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its highly anticipated return to service, with new itineraries sailing Europe and The Caribbean beginning 25 July 2021.

Cruise

P&O Cruises Australia scraps select departures until 2022

Joe Cusmano Apr 4, 2021

P&O Cruises Australia will extend its pause in guest operations until the end of July.

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions Early Birds

Joe Cusmano Mar 30, 2021

Aurora Expedition has released the Australian early birds for departures from July 2021 until March 2022.

Cruise

Oceania Cruises welcomes Vista, the view to the future

Kristin Mariano Mar 24, 2021

Named to reflect the dawn of a new age in travel, Vista will exemplify all the hallmarks of the Oceania Cruises experience that guests have come to expect.

Cruise

Confidence in luxury cruising growing as bookings uptick

Kristin Mariano Mar 3, 2021

Luxury cruise operator Scenic is reporting an incredible uplift in bookings across its European river cruising products following the prime minister’s announcement of reopening roadmap last…

Cruise

Cruise lines have removed Alaska from their 2021 schedules

Joe Cusmano Feb 19, 2021

Cruise lines have yet to officially cancel Alaska sailings for 2021, even though a cruise ship ban announced last week by Canada will make most of them unviable.

Reopening updates

Vaccine roll out encourages interest in barge cruising

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2021

The roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine worldwide is helping to restore confidence in travel and drive new bookings for 2021 and beyond

Vaccination Updates

Swan Hellenic among first cruises where COVID vaccinations for all ship’s staff is needed

Megha Paul Feb 17, 2021

Swan Hellenic announced that it has introduced valid Covid-19 vaccination as a pre-embarkation medical requirement for all ship’s staff and crew

Cruise

No cruises in Canada as it extends ban until Feb 2022

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2021

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

Cruise

Norwegian encourages travellers to ‘Break Free’ with biggest marketing campaign in UK

Megha Paul Feb 8, 2021

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…

Cruise

Important Things You Should do Before Every Cruise

Joe Cusmano Feb 3, 2021

There are many (mostly) little things you still need to do before you begin your journey to the pier to board your ship.

Cruise

Steering cruise travel towards innovative sustainability in Asia Pacific region

Anthony Gallagher Feb 3, 2021

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

Interviews

Sailing ahead: River cruises are ready to bounce back

Megha Paul Feb 1, 2021

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and U By Uniworld is planning to introduce new ships for 2021 as well as restarting holiday planning again with introduction of itineraries this…

Cruise

Bidding farewell! Princess Cruises announces Pacific Princess will leave fleet

Megha Paul Jan 22, 2021

Princess Cruises has announced the sale of Pacific Princess to an undisclosed buyer to accelerate the removal of less efficient ships from its fleet

Cruise

Thomas Cook India and SOTC unveil cruise holidays to polar regions

Megha Paul Jan 18, 2021

Thomas Cook India and its group company, SOTC Travel, have introduced exclusive luxury cruise holidays to the polar extremes of the Arctic and Antarctic

Guest Column

Good Reasons You Should Indulge for a Suite on Your Next Cruise

Joe Cusmano Jan 14, 2021

Whilst we patiently wait for life to get back to some sort of normality and take a dream cruise trip, let us look at the possibility to take up a suite on your next voyage.

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils exclusive trade portal

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Norwegian Central, a new and exclusive trade portal aimed at helping travel agents learn, market and sell NCL holidays more seamlessly

Reopening updates

PONANT receives green light to recommence luxury expeditions in New Zealand

Chris Head Dec 23, 2020

Ponant's Le Lapérouse, to recommence operations exclusively in New Zealand waters for New Zealanders from February 2021.

Tourism

Hoping for true love? Thai tourism board plays cupid

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2020

If you are single living in Thailand and hoping to retire from singlehood, would you give Tourism Authority of Thailand a chance to find your match?

River Cruising

Uniworld to debut train-only itinerary in 2022

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2020

Luxury river cruise company, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, is introducing a new rail-only itinerary and more Cruise & Rail itineraries for 2022.

Cruise

Steve McLaughlin joins Aurora Expeditions for Asia-Pacific growth

Megha Paul Dec 7, 2020

Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions welcomes cruise industry veteran Steve McLaughlin as its new director of sales in Asia-Pacific

Global

Have Mask, Will Travel! Cruisers take to the water in age of social distancing

Megha Paul Nov 29, 2020

Croatia’s cruise company Katarina Line is reporting brisk bookings since launching its 2020 season, following the reopening of borders

Cruise

Taking the Sea-Nic route! Boating holidays set sail for 2020

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

New research has revealed a growing trend for 2020 – and one that is no longer exclusive to the UK’s wealthiest individuals – the boating holiday

Cruise

New CEO signals exciting chapter for Aurora Expeditions

Megha Paul Nov 5, 2020

Australian-owned Aurora Expeditions has welcomed Monique Ponfoort as CEO, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in small-ship expedition travel

Global

Adventure seekers rejoice! River cruises and water sports restart in Goa

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2020

Goa tourism department has issued a ‘safety and hygiene guide’, detailing SOPs and guidelines with measures to be adopted by operators in the state

Cruise

Steering cruise recovery: Singapore to host cruises to nowhere from November

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2020

Singapore is now launching cruises to nowhere from November as the travel hub tries to kickstart a tourism industry battered by the coronavirus pandemic

Cruise

After MICE, Singapore works on safe and gradual resumption of cruising

Kristin Mariano Oct 9, 2020

Cruise lines homeported in Singapore will be able to unfurl their sails starting November as the country works toward the safe resumption of the sector.

TD Syndicated Partner

Destroying Cruise Ships is big Business in Turkey

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 4, 2020

Business is booming at the Aliaga Shipyard in western Turkey, where five hulking cruise ships are being dismantled for scrap metal sales after the COVID-19 pandemic all but destroyed the…

TD Syndicated Partner

Taking a cruise in the USA? White House overrules CDC

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 1, 2020

Robert Redfield was overruled by the White House today when he pushed to extend a “no-sail order” on passenger cruises into next year. According to a report on Axio claiming two sources with…

Cruise

Fred. Olsen welcomes Bolette to Rosyth, Scotland

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2020

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has completed its fleet by welcoming Bolette to Rosyth, Scotland, two weeks after taking delivery of another new ship, Borealis. Bolette arrived

Cruise

Setting sail: Small-ship expedition cruising recovery on track

Anthony Gallagher Sep 16, 2020

Conrad Combrink talks about how small-ship expedition cruising is showing impressive recovery and roadmap ahead for Silversea Cruises

Cruise

Get ready to cruise again! Fred. Olsen unveils sailings for new ship Bolette

Megha Paul Sep 8, 2020

The inaugural cruise programme for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ new flagship Bolette has been unveiled, including number of new itineraries and a series of UK cruises, with guests able to book…

Cruise

Princess Cruises announces extension of pause of operations in Australia

Harry S. Johnson Aug 27, 2020

Due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending its…

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line extends pause for all Australia departures till December

Harry S. Johnson Aug 27, 2020

Carnival Cruise Line said today that in light of continuing Australian travel restrictions, it is extending its pause in departures from Australia through 2 December 2020 for Carnival Spirit…

Cruise

P&O Cruises Australia extends its pause in operations to December

Harry S. Johnson Aug 27, 2020

P&O Cruises Australia is extending its rolling pause in operations from Australia to 2 December this year as the cruise line continues to take guidance from authorities, public health…

Cruise

Sea Sick: Is Cruising still a Happy Business?

Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN Aug 24, 2020

The Cruise industry before COVID-19 generated $134 billion in travel and tourism revenue prompting CLIA to paint a rosy future. This was before COVID-19

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line announces name of its next Excel-class ship

Harry S. Johnson Aug 22, 2020

With the help of celebrity partners past and present, Carnival Cruise Line today announced that its next Excel-class ship arriving in 2022 to coincide with its 50th birthday celebration will…

Features

Holland America Line opens bookings for 2021-22 voyages

Harry S. Johnson Aug 20, 2020

Holland America Line is opening bookings for two of its most epic explorations: the 2022 Grand World Voyage and the 2021 Grand Africa Voyage. Guests who want to circle the globe on the…

Cruise industry: Well-traveled consumers ready to start cruising

Harry S. Johnson Aug 19, 2020

A new survey of the cruise line industry has uncovered some interesting insights about new attitudes among travelers. The fact that well-traveled consumers are so ready to start cruising…

Cruise

Ready, set, sail with European Waterways

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2020

Luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways has now confirmed that two charter cruises will be setting sail this coming weekend

Cruise

Flexi-feast dining, island-hopping and more! What’s new at Dream Cruises as it restarts service

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2020

Dream Cruises is first international cruise company to resume operations with deployment of Explorer Dream in Taiwan, where she began island-hopping itineraries

Global

Agent Alert: Get the lowdown on this amazing new collection of Iceland cruises

Alastair Newport Jul 23, 2020

Signing up for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to explore the shores of Iceland, while relaxing on board a state of the art cruise ship in the lap of luxury, is back on the menu as Ponant…

Cruise

It’s time to sail again! Get aboard on PONANT’s new webinars for post-COVID cruising updates

Megha Paul Jul 22, 2020

French luxury cruise line, Ponant, has announced a series of exclusive webinars starting next week for updates of its luxury products

Global

UK short breaks and European river cruises most booked holidays during lockdown

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2020

UK short breaks and European river cruises have witnessed sharp jump in new bookings

River Cruising

Viking Saigon to unfurl sails in 2021

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2020

Viking Cruises has announced that it will launch a new ship, Viking Saigon, next summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruisetour.

Cruise

Le Jacques Cartier: Explore life below the waves with the world’s most advanced cruise line

Alastair Newport Jul 15, 2020

Forward-looking French cruise line Ponant recently unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of cutting edge next-generation Explorer class ships, Le Jacques Cartier.

Cruise

Ready to sail! Explorer Dream sets new safety standards for cruise industry

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2020

Genting Cruise Lines announced that Dream Cruises’ Explorer Dream is the first cruise ship in the industry to receive the Certification in Infection Prevention for the Maritime industry…

Cruise

Key construction milestone for MSC World Europa

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2020

MSC World Europa to become one of the most technologically and environmentally-advanced LNG ships in its class

Cruise

Croatia’s Katarina Line unveils 2020 season as country reopens to European tourism

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2020

Summer cruise season launched in Croatia

Cruise

Hurtigruten inks deal with Widgety to support agents

Megha Paul Jun 23, 2020

Hurtigruten has signed a deal with Widgety to make the latest information and content from the expedition brand available to UK travel agents. Widgety works with over 500 travel agents…

Global

Open access to Cruise Champion training from CLIA

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2020

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is offering open access to its new online training course Cruise Champion, making it available to travel agents and other industry…

Global

First post Covid-19 river cruise comes to successful end

Megha Paul Jun 16, 2020

The first post Covid-19 cruise of leading river cruise operator, Scylla, has successfully come to an end after 13 days of sailing along the Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. The cruise…

Cruise

European Waterways inspires ‘Virtual Wanderlust’ in new digital series

Megha Paul Jun 12, 2020

Luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways is looking to inspire ‘virtual wanderlust’ with the launch of its brand-new six-part, digital travel series that takes viewers on exclusive…

Cruise

Destination Spotlight: Get a taste of high seas with new virtual cruise experience from CMV

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2020

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has launched a new range of ‘Destination Spotlight’ films in their CMV at Home series. Each week CMV invites people to tune in to CMV TV, their highly…

Cruise

VIVA Cruises launches new four-night cruises in Germany for summer 2020

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2020

VIVA Cruises has launched new four-night cruises in Germany, which will be ready for the imminent summer season. Throughout July and August, two of VIVA Cruises’ ships, MS TREASURES and…

Cruise

Agent alert! Spruce up cruise offerings with PONANT training module now available on CLIA Learning Academy

Megha Paul May 28, 2020

In a move that reflects the growth of interest in luxury small ship cruising - and expedition cruising in particular, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has opened the new…

Expedition Cruising

Feel your spirits soar as you embark on the voyage of tomorrow

Alastair Newport May 27, 2020

As Ponant's latest fleet addition readies itself for the 2021 Arctic season. We go behind the scenes of the world's first Hybrid Luxury Polar Exploration Vessel and pull back the curtain of…