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Ambassador Cruise Line recorded its biggest-ever first day of sales following the launch of its “Smaller Ships, Bigger Season” 2026-27 itineraries on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, according to a press release.The launch day saw an overall revenue increase of 59 percent year-on-year, with trade sales up by 88 percent. Notably, 54 percent of bookings were made by guests who had previously sailed with Ambassador.Christian Verhounig, CEO of Ambassador, said: “We are thrilled to launch our 2026-27 season, with first day sales generating our highest revenues since the inception of Ambassador—a phenomenal achievement for a cruise line that was[...]

the infrastructure of the Costa Maya cruise port.Revealed by the company last week, Perfect Day Mexico is set to open for guests in September 2027 in Mahahual, in the state of Quintana Roo.According to Diario Cambio 22, the project represents a $600 million investment, which will include the construction of a water park, a private beach club and an infinity pool, as well as bars, restaurants and shops.While the company reportedly considered building a new pier for its new destination, it ultimately decided to use the infrastructure currently offered by the Costa Maya cruise port.Mentioning Quintana Roo’s Tourism[...]

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled new themed cruises for 2025, alongside returning favorites, according to a press release.The new itineraries include a music-themed cruise, an all-inclusive golf package and the brand’s first-ever women-only sailing. This exclusive voyage will offer curated onboard activities, unique excursions and special guest appearances, designed to bring together women from different generations for a memorable experience.“Travelers have demonstrated an increasing desire for more specialized and unique experiences, inspiring us to develop a wide range of new themed cruises for 2025,” said Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld.“From our first-ever cruise exclusively for[...]

Port Milwaukee will conclude its 2024 cruise season on Sunday, Oct. 13, with the arrival of Ponant’s Le Bellot. According to a press release, Port Milwaukee received 27 calls by seven cruise ships this year, with a season that ran between early May and mid-October. Port officials estimate that over 12,000 passengers visited Milwaukee during... Source link

Port Tampa Bay has resumed vessel operations and our port’s shipping channels are officially re-opened, with vessel movements restricted to daylight hours, the port announced on Saturday. Throughout the storm, Port Tampa Bay coordinated with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the maritime community, to respond to the impacts of Hurricane Milton. In... Source link

Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the new Viking Vela is scheduled to enter service for Viking in December.Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the inaugural cruise season of the 998-guest vessel, which will become the luxury company’s 10th oceangoing cruise ship.Maiden VoyageDate: December 12, 2024Length: 7 nightsHomeports: Civitavecchia (Italy) to Barcelona (Spain)Itinerary: Livorno (Italy); Villefranche, Marseille and Sete (France)After being delivered by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the Viking Vela is set to offer a maiden cruise in the Western Mediterranean.Following Viking’s “Iconic Western Mediterranean” itinerary, the seven-night[...]