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Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Adventure is heading to the Falmouth shipyard on Monday, October 21, marking its first visit to the facility, according to a company statement. The ship will undergo an extensive two-week renovation, with a team of 500 specialists working around the clock to complete the transformation. The project will focus on enhancing... Source link

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ (NCLH) brands will grow their operations in Galveston as part of a long-term contract between the company and Galveston Wharves.According to a joint press release, the agreement was approved by the Galveston Wharves Board of Trustees on Tuesday and will see NCLH operating from the port’s newest cruise terminal, which is scheduled to open in November 2025.“We’re honored that this leading global cruise company is expanding its offerings in Texas. After limited sailings from Galveston over the last two years, NCLH has committed to a 10-year contract with renewal options well into the future[...]

Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf is set to undergo the first phase of major renovations in Cadiz, Spain, starting in November. According to the company, the project will include a full redesign of public areas, with updated layouts, furniture, lighting and custom artwork. Premium Suites will also receive upgrades, and new technology, including interactive TVs, which... Source link

Victory Cruise Lines is partnering with the National Museum of the Great Lakes to launch a LakeLorian program starting in 2025, according to a press release.Selected LakeLorians will offer lectures, lead discussions, and answer questions during cruises, providing exclusive educational programming about the Great Lakes in collaboration with the museum.“The Victory Cruise Lines team have been valued proponents of the museum for a number of years and we are excited to partner with the cruise line to enhance their enrichment program with training and education for their LakeLorians,” said Kate Fineske, executive director of the National Museum of[...]

On October 8, 2024, Saguenay celebrated a milestone by welcoming its 600,000th passenger aboard Holland America’s Volendam, according to a press release. The milestone marks Holland America’s 71st call in the port since 2006. The Volendam arrived carrying 1,432 passengers and 647 crew members during its third visit this year. “Welcoming our 600,000th passenger is... Source link

The conference program for the 17th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS17) is highlighted by an Industry Leaders session.Taking place later this week, the three-day event will be held in the Binhai New Area, Tianjin, from October 17 to October 19, 2024 and is organized by the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association.According to the event’s conference program, the discussion will be attended by top executives from several brands, including Royal Caribbean International, Adora Cruises, China Merchants Cruises, Tianjin Oriental International Cruise, Blue Dream Cruises and 66 Degree Expeditions.The panel, which takes place on Thursday at 2:30 PM, will[...]