Nassau Hosts Mixology Class For Virgin Crew
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady made its inaugural call to Nassau Cruise Port in late November, where the crew was welcomed with a Bahamian mixology class. According to a press release, the event aimed to provide a culturally immersive experience for the ship’s crew. The session, led by Bahamian mixologist ‘Marvelous Marv’ Cunningham, also known as... Source link
Key Ship Conversions in 2024 – Cruise Industry News
2024 was a strong year for the drydock and secondhand ship market, which led to a number of ships debuting for new operators.These are some of the key conversion jobs that took place during the year:Celestyal DiscoveryFormer: AIDAauraCapacity: 1,270 guestsYear built: 2003Previous operator: AIDA CruisesNew operator: Celestyal CruisesDebut: March 2024After being sold by Carnival Corporation in late 2023, the former AIDAaura underwent a conversion project before debuting for Celestyal Cruises.Previously operated by AIDA Cruises, the 2003-built vessel saw a complete transformation for its new market.Carnival FirenzeFormer: Costa FirenzeCapacity: 4,232 guestsYear built: 2020Previous operator: Costa CruisesNew operator: Carnival Cruise[...]
Century Cruises Appoints Steven Simao VP Sales
Century Cruises has announced the appointment of Steven Kona Simao as vice president of sales at Century USA. A certified travel counselor (CTC) and certified incentive specialist (CIS), Simao brings extensive experience across cruise brands, where he has led teams and implemented trade strategies that enhanced market engagement and sales performance in North America and... Source link
A Look at the Inaugural Season of the Explora III – Cruise Industry News
Explora Journeys recently revealed the maiden season of the new Explora III.Set to debut in August 2026, the luxury ship will offer cruises to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and North America.Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the deployment, which features a series of seven- to 11-night itineraries.Maiden VoyageDate: August 3, 2026Length: 7 nightsHomeports: Barcelona (Spain) to Lisbon (Portugal)Itinerary: Ibiza, Puerto Banús and Cádiz (Spain); Tangier (Morocco); and Portimão (Portugal)After being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard, the Explora III is set to offer a seven-night cruise in the Western Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula.Sailing from Barcelona to[...]
Disney Cruise Line Spreads Cheer to Global Port Communities – Cruise Industry News
Disney Cruise Line cast and crew has teamed up with local organizations to bring cheer to communities worldwide.Activities included surprise Mickey Mouse visits to children, decorating ornaments, donating books and toys and packing meal kits for families in need.“Disney Cruise Line ships visit Nassau every week, all year long, and for many of our crew members, this community feels like home,” said Bernadette Sweeting-Miller, public affairs manager, Disney Cruise Line. “It means so much to us to bring some Disney magic off the ship and create memorable moments for local students, especially this time of year.” As part of[...]
Phoenix Reisen’s Artania Marks 40 Years of Cruise Service – Cruise Industry News
Phoenix Reisen’s Artania completed its 40th year of cruise service in November.Originally built for Princess Cruises in 1984 by the Wärtsilä Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, the ship first debuted as the Royal Princess.Before officially entering service, the 1,200-guest ship was christened at a ceremony in Southampton, England.Princess Diana of Wales served as the vessel’s godmother for the ceremony, which was also attended by a number of VIPs, including the then president of Finland, Mauno Koivisto.For its maiden voyage, the Royal Princess offered a trans-Atlantic crossing to Miami, followed by an inaugural season in the Caribbean.The vessel was said[...]
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady made its inaugural call to Nassau Cruise Port in late November,[...]
2024 was a strong year for the drydock and secondhand ship market, which led to[...]
Century Cruises has announced the appointment of Steven Kona Simao as vice president of sales[...]
Explora Journeys recently revealed the maiden season of the new Explora III.Set to debut in[...]
Disney Cruise Line cast and crew has teamed up with local organizations to bring cheer[...]
Phoenix Reisen’s Artania completed its 40th year of cruise service in November.Originally built for Princess[...]