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The new Star of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International was recently floated out of the building dock, touching water for the first time at Meyer Turku. The ship is slated to enter service next summer, sailing from Port Canaveral starting in August. To mark the float out, a maritime tradition, complete with a shot... Source link

Explora Journeys teamed up with Focused on Nature to launch Marine Encounters, an exclusive exhibition featuring the marine photography of Prince Hussain Aga Khan on the Explora II, according to a press release.The exhibition is available in the Galleria d’Arte and showcases 28 limited-edition photographs, offering a visual exploration of marine life through the lens of Prince Hussain. This six-month exhibition was gifted to the MSC Foundation by Prince Hussain, photographer and founder of Focused on Nature, as part of a collaboration focused on environmental conservation, education and raising public awareness.On September 14, the exhibition was officially opened[...]

Princess Cruises has announced the addition of Pantalones Organic Tequila, created by Camila and Matthew McConaughey, to its exclusive “Love Line Premium Liquors” collection. The tequila is now available across the line’s fleet.Pantalones Organic Tequila is featured alongside wine and spirits curated by Princess’ celebrity creative partners, the company said in a press release.The tequila, made from 100 percent organic ingredients, is available in three expressions: Blanco, Reposado and Añejo. It can be enjoyed neat, as a shot, or in cocktails, including the signature Fancy Pants drink.Guests can find Pantalones Organic Tequila at bars on all Princess Cruises ships,[...]

Silversea has announced plans to develop a hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile.According to a press release, the property will create an unrivaled experience for guests who explore Antarctica through the company’s Antarctica Bridge fly-cruise program.The hotel will facilitate a frictionless journey in the region, Silversea said, allowing passengers to enjoy personalized service and hospitality throughout their voyage.To be built in partnership with a consortium of Chilean investors, the 150-room hotel is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.The start of construction was celebrated at a recent groundbreaking ceremony where the partners were joined by Chilean government[...]

Windstar Cruises has announced the promotion of Stijn Creupelandt to the position of chief operating officer (COO), according to a press release.Creupelandt’s promotion and Windstar’s internal restructuring of operations management comes as Paul Barrett, the company’s vice president of marine & technical operations, announced his retirement to take effect in April 2025 after a distinguished career in the cruise industry, culminating with Windstar.A 20+-year veteran of the luxury cruise industry, Stijn Creupelandt joined Windstar Cruises in 2021 as vice president of hotel operations and product development. Previously he was the director of hotel services at Seabourn where he[...]

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has announced the appointment of Steve Smotrys as managing director and senior vice president of commercial for HX in the Americas, according to a press release. Smotrys brings decades of experience and a strong track record in driving commercial sales and building partnerships. In his new role, Smotrys will manage all aspects... Source link