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Azamara Cruises today announced the release of its fully customized itinerary designed by travel advisor Erica Lane.According to the company, Lane won the 2023 “Chart Your Own Course” sweepstakes, designing an exclusive 11-day trip to the French Riviera.The journey promises a rich blend of culture, beauty and luxury, Azamara said, reflecting the winner’s dream of experiencing the best of Southern France’s coast.Named The Mysteries & Lore, the itinerary is scheduled to sail in the summer of 2026, beginning in Civitavecchia, the port for Italy’s capital city Rome.The special cruise also includes a visit to Bonifacio in Corsica before[...]

Mitsui Ocean Cruises today unveiled the entertainment lineup for its newest cruise ship, the Mitsui Ocean Fuji.According to a press release, the program includes music, theater, comedy, dance, games and enrichment.The lineup brings together Funatabi, which the company describes as beautiful encounters with Japan, with contemporary-style performances to bring an array of engaging activities.“The new and lively entertainment program of Mitsui Ocean Fuji was designed to uplift our guests with happiness, fun and cultural enrichment filling the ship’s welcoming spaces with music, artistry, and inspiring performances,” said Keiichiro Kawano, Hotel General Manager of the ship.“We’ve combined classic Japanese[...]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) unveiled details about the new onboard experiences and expanded venues to be available aboard the Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna, the first two vessels in the Prima Plus Class set to launch in April 2025 and 2026, respectively.“We provide our guests with more to do with a variety of fun, exciting and elevated experiences for every type of traveler,” said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. “The two sister ships will introduce a brand-new venue to the fleet, the Aqua and Luna Game Zone, along with thoughtfully redesigned spaces and bringing back[...]

When it comes to survival equipment, White Glacier wants to offer next-level protection for colder weather regions.The company has developed a unique product, the Arctic 10+, which was designed for cold-weather survival, CEO Diego Jacobson said.“There’s a gap between the Polar Code, which says you have to be able to survive on ice for at least five days, and the Life-Saving Appliances Code, which mandates a regular emergency suit,” he told Cruise Industry News.Materials currently being used by the vessels operating in polar regions like the Arctic cannot guarantee acceptable survival conditions in extreme cold weather, he explained.“The[...]

Swan Hellenic has announced the lineup of scientists joining its 2025 Explore Space at Sea Series in partnership with the SETI Institute. This series offers guests unique insights into astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology and planetary science, focusing on the search for extraterrestrial life. Patrizia Iantorno, chief commercial officer of Swan Hellenic, said: “We’re very proud to... Source link