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On location inDoha, Qatar 10 Oct 23

Cruise lines drop Haifa

THE outbreak of hostilities near Israel’s border with Gaza over the weekend has seen cruise lines rapidly rearrange itineraries to avoid the conflict.

Azamara’s quadruple treat

AZAMARA’S entire fleet had the chance to come together last week in Kloper, Slovenia, as passengers on board Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward were invited to partake in the city’s Gourmet Festival.

Variety sales chief

VARIETY Cruises has named Nick Stasinopoulos as its new Global Business Development Manager, filling the role held by Aussie Jarrod Zurvas until his return to Australia earlier this year to lead sales for Coral Expeditions (CW 08 May).

NCL spa tweaks

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has advised passengers it is recategorising the Spa Club Balcony, Spa Balcony and Spa Suites in the Haven by Norwegian staterooms, which will henceforth be designated as traditional Club Balcony, Balcony and Suites.

Costa Cruises plots Malaysian season

COSTA Cruises’ Costa Serena will operate a homeport season from Malaysia’s Port Klang, in a program which will be exclusively sold through Malaysian retail travel agency group Hwajing Travel & Tours.

Titanic to Victoria

THE tragedy of the 1912 sinking of the Titanic will be showcased in Victoria’s Melbourne Museum in a special exhibition running from 16 Dec through to 14 Apr.

Porthole 09 Oct 23

OFTEN awards are given out for doing things faster than anyone else – but it’s just the opposite case in the recently awarded ‘Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies’ program off the coast of California.

On location inDoha, Qatar 09 Oct 23

New Star takes shape – and bookings

MURRAY River Paddlesteamers’ new Australian Star is beginning to take shape, with new images released (pictured) of the bow and superstructure of the luxury $6.75 million vessel.