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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

Windstar Cruises President Christopher Prelog has recently received the Styrian Tourism Panther Award for International Achievement, the company announced in a press release.The Austrian award, which is the Styrian region’s highest tourism honor, is in its sixth year and is bestowed by the Bad Gleichenberg Tourism School, Windstar explained.The recognition honors designers, visionaries, and pioneers of tourism for their success in the hospitality industry, the company added.The Panther Awards were chosen by a jury of tourism professionals including educators, hoteliers/restaurateurs and former award winners.“We selected Christopher Prelog as our top winner in the international category due to his[...]

Hurricane Oscar is affecting cruise ships sailing to the Bahamas region.At least four ships reportedly had to adjust their itineraries due to the new hurricane, which developed as a tropical storm over the weekend.Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas dropped a visit to Nassau that was scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, due to high winds.According to passengers onboard the 5,714-guest ship, the planned port visit was replaced with a day at sea.Offering a three-night cruise from Port Canaveral, the Utopia of the Seas made a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay as scheduled on Sunday, Oct. 20.Two[...]

Fincantieri and Regent Seven Seas Cruises today celebrated the steel-cutting ceremony for the new Seven Seas Prestige.Scheduled for delivery in 2026, the ship is the first in a new series developed for the ultra-luxury brand, which is part of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.According to a press release, the ceremony took place in Fincantieri’s Marghera yard and was attended by representatives from both companies.Among those present were Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd; Andrea DeMarco, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises; Luigi Matarazzo, general manager of Fincantieri’s Merchant Ships Division; and Marco Lunardi, director[...]

The MSC World America will introduce a new sports bar, comedy club concepts, enhanced bars and lounges, and a reimagined Sweet Temptations gelato and frozen yogurt bar when it launches from Miami in 2025, according to a press release.The ship will also introduce seven onboard districts, allowing guests of all ages to customize their holiday experience.Bernhard Stacher, senior vice president of shipboard hospitality operations, MSC Cruises, said: “New experiences await guests throughout MSC World America, and when it comes to bars, lounges as well as destinations to grab a sweet treat, we’ve worked hard to bring something truly[...]