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Villa Vie Residence’s Odyssey arrived in the Caribbean this week following its debut in Europe and Africa.As part of its three-and-a-half-year world cruise, the 1993-built ship arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, on Nov. 14, 2024.The Odyssey is now scheduled to visit additional destinations in the Caribbean, including St. Maarten and Antigua, before transiting the Panama Canal in December.During most of the 2024-25 winter season, the 924-guest ship is set to cruise around South America with a series of visits to ports in destinations such as Ecuador, Peru and Chile.After offering scenic cruising in the Antarctic Peninsula, the Odyssey sails[...]

The Hood launched a new social platform designed to connect the maritime community, including seafarers, their families and maritime professionals, according to a press release. The new platform provides a space for job hunting, networking and sharing experiences across the industry. The initiative, led by Josephine Le, founder and managing director of The Hood, aims... Source link

The Norwegian Star recently completed a three-week drydock at Damen Shiprepair Brest in Northern France.After completing a summer program in Northern Europe, the 2001-built vessel arrived at the facility in late October.According to local sources, the ship saw the replacement of one of its 80-ton stabilizers during its stay at the shipyard.The work required extensive hull preparation, Le Télégramme said, with the new equipment arriving in Brest a few days earlier via cargo ship.Additional technical work carried out on the Norwegian Star included maintenance on the ship’s propulsion system.Two azipods were dismantled and got new parts, while three[...]

The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) welcomed approximately 32 million visitors in fiscal year 2024, a 2-million increase compared to 2023, according to a press release.The announcement was made at the SDTA’s 70th Annual Meeting at Jacobs Music Center on November 13, 2024.These visitors contributed a record $14.6 billion in local spending. The SDSA also highlighted an average hotel occupancy rate of 73 percent and a 76 percent occupancy rate in 2024, surpassing California cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.“We’re pleased to report strong results for fiscal year 2024, building on last year’s success with more visitors,[...]

Oceania Cruises announced its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, offering up to a four-category stateroom upgrade and an added amenity valued at up to $5,500 per stateroom, according to a press release. Guests can select from a premium drink package, onboard credit up to $1,000, or discounted airfare on over 90 sailings in 2025 and 2026.... Source link

Variety Cruises has launched its Black Friday promotion, offering up to 50 percent off select cruises and waiving single supplements for solo travelers on new bookings made through December 3, 2024. The offer includes two-for-one rates on select departures in locations such as Seychelles, Cape Verde, West Africa and Europe. A highlight includes the upcoming... Source link