| On location aboardNorwegian Prima 02 Sep 22

On location aboardNorwegian Prima 02 Sep 22

CW for Fri 02 Sep 2022

Hurtigruten green finance, Azamara, ATG events, Christmas in the Cooks with Paul, new dates for Aurora webinars, Stockholm adding shore power, Celestyal, and more.

RCG plots fleetwide Starlink internet

ROYAL Caribbean Group (RCG) has announced plans to roll out high-speed internet connectivity across the Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises fleets using Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink low earth orbit satellite network.

Events at Sea launches

FORMER Cruiseco staffer Laura Clarke has established a new business called “Events at Sea”, offering a comprehensive service for meeting and event planners and special interest groups wanting to “float” their gathering.

The man behind the NCLH magic

THE Australian contingent on board Norwegian Prima this week has been making the most of the ship’s huge array of innovations – many of them the brainchild of fellow Aussie Simon Murray, who is Vice President of Guest Experience and Innovation for NCL’s parent company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.

The Far North with Ponant – far out!

PONANT is today showcasing its Arctic cruise portfolio, with 19 cruises on offer taking in destinations such as Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq, Kivitoo and even Grundarfjordur.

New Regent record

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises has once again surpassed its single-day booking record for the third year in a row, with last week’s debut of its 2024-25 Voyage Collection eclipsing the high water mark set twelve months ago when the 2023-24 season launched.

Silversea easing

SILVERSEA Cruises has adjusted its COVID-19 protocols and is now welcoming all guests on board regardless of vaccination status, where local regulations permit.

Crystal appoints Sales & Trade VP

BRANDON Townsley has been appointed as Vice President of Sales and Trade Partnerships at the newly reborn Crystal Cruises, run by Abercrombie & Kent (CW 23 Jun).

Azamara 15% off

AZAMARA has today launched a new promotion for European sailings in 2023, with savings of up to 15% on select departures for any new bookings through to 09 Dec.