MSC’s Ursilli: Strong Demand in Brazil and Argentina – Cruise Industry News
MSC Cruises is seeing strong demand for cruises in Brazil and Argentina, said Adrian Ursilli, general manager for Brazil.Speaking at the 5th CLIA Brazil Forum, an industry gathering that took place in Brasília recently, he noted that the company adjusted its global deployment for 2024-25 to address the local demand.“We have operated in Brazil for the past two seasons with five ships. We had planned to reduce this number for the upcoming season to address other global demands in this post-pandemic time,” he mentioned, referring especially to Asia.“However, throughout the year, by evaluating each market and its characteristics,[...]
Cruise Lines 2024 Q3 Breakdown: By the Numbers
Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise corporations following the third quarter of 2024. Traditionally, the third quarter has been the key part of the year for cruise operators, as it spans the summer months with more family travel and more deployment into higher yielding markets such... Source link
Royal Caribbean Adjusts Itineraries Due to Hurricane Rafael – Cruise Industry News
Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the itineraries of four of its ships in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Rafael.After departing from Tampa on Nov. 2, the Radiance of the Seas is one of the ships that saw significant itinerary changes.According to a statement sent to guests onboard the ship, the vessel will now cruise to the Western Caribbean instead of the Bahamas.“Along with our Chief Meteorologist Craig Setzer, we’ve been monitoring inclement weather along our intended path due to a developing storm system forecasted to bring increasingly strong winds across the area, impacting our planned ports and potentially[...]
Celestyal Signs MOU with Visit Qatar; F1 Driver as Speaker – Cruise Industry News
Celestyal has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar ahead of its first season sailing to the Arabian Gulf.The MOU, signed at World Travel Market in London, signifies a three-year commitment to the region, promoting Qatar as a key destination among Celestyal’s guests and agent partners, the company said in a press release.The event coincided with Celestyal announcing that Formula 1 driver, entrepreneur, author and broadcaster David Coulthard has been confirmed as the celebrity guest speaker onboard Celestyal’s “Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix” cruise, departing November 30, 2024.The seven-night maiden voyage, sailing on the[...]
SS United States Set to Depart Philadelphia
Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department announced that it has concluded the necessary requirements by local, state and federal agencies to move the SS United States (SSUS) from her current docking area at Pier 82 in south Philadelphia to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama where preparations to ready the ship to become the World’s Largest... Source link
Holland America and Sur La Table to Offer Immersive Cooking Classes
Holland America Line is teaming up with Sur La Table to offer cooking classes across the U.S., inspired by the cruise line’s global culinary experiences, according to a press release. The classes will feature hands-on instruction from professional chefs, focusing on preparing fresh fish dishes and Dutch desserts, showcasing Holland America’s commitment to seafood sourced... Source link
MSC Cruises is seeing strong demand for cruises in Brazil and Argentina, said Adrian Ursilli,[...]
Cruise Industry News takes a look at the financial performance of the “big three” cruise[...]
Royal Caribbean International is adjusting the itineraries of four of its ships in the Caribbean[...]
Celestyal has agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Visit Qatar ahead of its[...]
Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department announced that it has concluded the necessary requirements by local,[...]
Holland America Line is teaming up with Sur La Table to offer cooking classes across[...]