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Huna Totem Collaborates on Eco-Friendly Water Agreement

By |June 5th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Huna Totem Corporation (HTC) has partnered with Alaska Native-owned Kuuk Water to provide sustainably sourced Alaska glacial water at its ports of call.According to a press release, the initiative honors World Environment Day at the cruise destinations operated by the company.Icy Strait Point will be the initial location to carry the resealable aluminum-canned and screw-top bottles, featuring a Tlingit design exclusive to Huna Totem Corporation.With the first delivery scheduled for mid-June, Icy Strait Point expects to sell up to 300,000 bottles during the season, eliminating an estimated 15,000 pounds of plastic.Kuuk Water bottles can be reused up to[...]

An Australian couple, Angelyn and Richard Burk, sold their home and quit their jobs to live on cruise ships, traveling the world together. (dailyhive.com)

By |June 5th, 2025|Categories: Feature, General, LTPost|Tags: |

Imagine stepping away from the familiar comforts of home—your cozy couch, the rhythm of your daily routine—and embracing a life filled with adventure on the open seas. That’s exactly what Angelyn and Richard Burk have chosen to do. In 2025, this adventurous Australian couple stands as a beautiful testament to the transformative power of travel, having sold their home and quit their jobs to live their lives on cruise ships, and explore the world together. A Bold Decision to Embrace Life at Sea Angelyn and Richard's journey didn’t stem from a spontaneous whim; it blossomed from a shared[...]

NCLH Publishes Its 2024 Sail and Sustain Report

By |June 5th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) today released its 2024 “Sail and Sustain” report. The annual report outlines the company’s efforts to continue driving a positive impact while advancing its “Charting the Course” strategic vision. The full 2024 report is available here.“The report reflects our ongoing commitment to responsible, long-term business practices,” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of NCLH.“We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and continue to take a thoughtful approach to align day-to-day execution with a long-term strategy, from how we operate our ships to how we support our people, communities and the guest[...]

AIDAluna Aids in Arctic Rescue Mission Near Spitsbergen

By |June 5th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

On the night of June 3, 2025, the German-flagged cruise ship AIDAluna was involved in a coordinated rescue operation in the Arctic Circle following the discovery of individuals adrift in a life raft near Spitsbergen. The incident took place around 2300 hours local time under severe climatic conditions, with air temperatures barely above freezing and sea temperatures hovering just above 3°C.Upon identifying the life raft, the ship’s bridge team promptly ceased navigation and assumed an emergency holding position, while coordination began with regional rescue authorities. A helicopter was deployed to the scene to assess the situation and execute[...]

Holland America: “No Amusement Parks and 2,000 Additional Passengers”

By |June 5th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

In its new marketing campaign, Holland America Line is taking a unique approach to differentiation by highlighting the qualities it doesn’t possess.The promotion plan is focused on the Caribbean and aims to highlight the company’s product, which is based on relaxed premium experiences onboard mid-sized cruise ships.Launched earlier this month, the “Refreshingly Free” campaign was based on research and customer feedback, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer, Kacy Cole, explained.“As we start to go to market and think about how we want to communicate to guests, we really discovered an opportunity,” she said during a press conference.“We found that[...]

Pearl Seas partners with top lines for a groundbreaking 2025 Great Lakes cruise season

By |June 4th, 2025|Categories: Cruise News, Feature, General|

Pearl Seas Cruises has formally aligned with several prominent international operators—Victory Cruise Lines, Viking, St. Lawrence Cruise Lines, Ponant, and Hapag-Lloyd—to commence what is being described within the industry as a transformative 2025 cruise season on the Great Lakes. This collaborative presence represents a significant expansion of inland cruising in North America, with each operator contributing its distinct approach to a broad range of itineraries across all five of the Great Lakes.Pearl Seas, operating the 210-passenger Pearl Mist, officially launched its 2025 season on May 23 with the departure of its long-standing "Great Lakes & Georgian Bay" itinerary,[...]

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