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Sailing to a Better Future

A new Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) environmental update details progress toward the sector’s vision for net-zero carbon sailing.

Royal Caribbean offers upgrade bids

ROYAL Caribbean International is reinvigorating its RoyalUp “bid-based stateroom upgrade program,” under which already booked passengers can make offers to upgrade to a higher category cabin.

Majestic Princess arrives into NZ

NEW Zealand’s major cities and its smaller regions are set to benefit from cruise once more, as Princess Cruises’ Majestic Princess sailed into Auckland this morning (CW 14 Oct).

Cruising back in Samoa with HAL

HOLLAND America Line’s (HAL) Westerdam (pictured) has called in Apia today, marking the return of cruising to Samoa.

Azamara returning to Venice in 2023

AZAMARA has announced it is returning to Venice next year, after negotiating an agreement with the local government and port authorities.

Celebrity Eclipse comes to Auckland

CELEBRITY Cruises is celebrating its first post-pandemic visit to NZ, with Celebrity Eclipse calling at Auckland this morning.

Cruising in bloom

VISIT one of the world’s greatest flower shows by small ship next year with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.

Porthole 18 Oct 22

MOST people would do anything to score a free cruise, but not everybody!

CW for Tue 18 Oct 2022

Royal Caribbean offers upgrade bids, Princess, cruising back in Samoa, Azamara returning to Venice next year, Celebrity, Carnival celebrates a decade Down Under, Cruise Traveller, and more.

CW Supplier Update – Royal Caribbean International RoyalUp – Upgrade bid program for guests with full commission.

Royal Caribbean is partnering with Cruise Weekly to remind trade partners of their RoyalUp bid-based stateroom upgrade program.The RoyalUp program invites your clients to bid for a higher category on their upcoming Royal Caribbean cruise. What makes this so beneficial for the trade is that this is fully commissionable on the upgrade amount.

Royal Caribbean takes care of all the upgrade arrangements, whilst keeping you updated on all communications to your client. It’s a win-win scenario for you and your clients.

For more information on the RoyalUp program, including FAQ’s, please click here.