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Following the launch of the Queen Anne, Cunard has reported record-breaking bookings in 2024.From Jan. 1, 2024, to Oct. 31, 2024, Cunard recorded 73,000 additional guest reservations compared to the same period in 2023, representing a 23 percent year-on-year increase, the company said in a press release.Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: “As we look ahead to 2025, we are proud to report record-breaking bookings that demonstrate the continued strength of Cunard’s commercial performance.”This milestone marks the highest number of guests booked during this timeframe compared to any equivalent period on record, the company added.UK and North American[...]

Celestyal kicked off its first-ever cruise season in the Arabian Gulf on Nov. 30, with the arrival of the Celestyal Journey to Doha, Qatar.According to a press release, the company marked the occasion by hosting a day event in partnership with Visit Qatar, Qatar Tourism, and Mwani Port Authority.Local dignitaries were joined by local media and influencers onboard the Celestyal Journey for a series of presentations, a ship tour, the traditional plaque exchange ceremony and a celebratory lunch.After the event, the vessel departed on the first of two specially themed F1 voyages.Subsequent departures will comprise seven-night “Desert Days”[...]

Norwegian Cruise Line is redeploying the Norwegian Dawn and the Norwegian Star in Tampa for the 2025-26 winter season.Already available for bookings on the company’s website, the new itineraries replace previously cancelled seasons in South America and Africa.After offering a trans-Atlantic cruise from Spain, the Norwegian Dawn is scheduled to start its Tampa homeporting season on Nov. 16, 2025.Cruising to the Western Caribbean, the ship is set to offer a series of seven-night cruises that sail to destinations such as Cozumel, Costa Maya, Harvest Caye, Roatán and Key West.The deployment also features ten-night cruises to additional ports of[...]

The Mitsui Ocean Fuji, the newest ship from Mitsui Ocean Cruises, has arrived in Yokohama to commence its inaugural season.The 458-guest vessel offers a range of five- to 66-day cruises departing from Yokohama, Tokyo, and other Japanese ports. These itineraries highlight Japan’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.The official naming ceremony for Mitsui Ocean Fuji will take place on December 7 in Tokyo Bay, conducted by Senko Ikenobo, the headmaster designate of Ikenobo ikebana. The ship’s sister vessel, the Nippon Maru, will also be present to welcome it to the fleet. Tsunemichi Mukai, president of Mitsui Ocean Cruises, said: “Today[...]

History was made as the world’s first Chinese polar cruise brand, 66° Expedition Cruise, celebrated the official (virtual) delivery of the Seaventure during a recent ceremony in Hong Kong. The ship was handed over from its previous owner, Scylla, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in polar exploration travel, according to a press... Source link

Ambassador Cruise Line announced three new entertainment initiatives set to launch in the coming months, according to a press release. The initiatives include a themed “Back to the 80s” sailing on the Benelux Coastal Explorer next May; a new rock and roll-inspired theater show called Retro Rock Rebellion, and a playwriting competition to discover emerging... Source link