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Quark Expeditions announced that Sam Seward (pictured above, right) will take over the president role of the company as Andrew White (pictured above, left) will retire.White had been in the president role since 2014, having driven innovation, the company said. He originally joined the company in the vice president of sales role in 2012.White’s Presidency steered a new era for Quark Expeditions, which included the unveiling of the company’s Polar Promise, the most holistic sustainability policy in the polar expedition industry (according to the company), the building of Ultramarine, a purpose-built polar expedition ship equipped with twin-engine helicopters,[...]

TUI River Cruises is expanding its onboard menu in summer 2025 with three new culinary creations, created by the line’s food and beverage team, according to a statement. The new additions were developed as part of the brand’s “Culinary Voyages” competition, in which the food and beverage team showcased dishes inspired by the destinations explored... Source link

Victory Cruise Lines has announced the godmothers for the Victory I and the Victory II.The company said in a press release that the godmothers have a close family connection. Chairman John Waggoner and wife Claudette’s daughter Emily Coleman will be the godmother of the Victory I, and the Victory II’s godmother will be their oldest granddaughter, Molly Applegate.According to the press release, John and Claudette will host a special New England & Canada 2025 Reunion Cruise from Portland to Toronto, departing April 16, 2025.The 10-night cruise through the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes will reunite friends from[...]

Cruise Saudi and the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) in Madinah have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support talent development in Saudi Arabia’s growing cruise sector, according to a press release.The agreement was signed on December 15, 2024, at Cruise Saudi’s office in Jeddah.Under the agreement, Cruise Saudi will provide industry expertise to help develop training programs and curricula at UPM. The collaboration aims to ensure that the educational offerings align with the needs of the rapidly expanding cruise industry, the company said in a statement.Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise Saudi, said: “This collaboration with the[...]

Crew advocate Rinell Banda has called on cruise lines to implement a full day off for all crew members, according to a post from CrewCenter. Founder of Buhay Sa Cruise Ship and a social media influencer with over 900,000 followers, Banda proposed the initiative after hearing concerns from thousands of cruise ship crew members on... Source link

The Douglas Mawson is set to operate a summer season for Aurora Expeditions in Europe in 2026.After debuting in the South Pacific in late 2025, the new 186-guest ship will arrive in the region in late April for itineraries to the Mediterranean, the British Isles and Western Europe.According to Aurora, the operation is part of a new product named “Small Ship Cruises,” which features guided experiences, pre- and post-land programs and shore excursions.For its first sailing in the Mediterranean, the Douglas Mawson offers a 14-night itinerary to the Canary Islands, Spain, Portugal and the UK, which also includes[...]