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Agents win for Cruise Month

THIS weekend marks the start of Cruise Month 2023 in Australia, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) yesterday providing details of a packed program of educational webinars during Oct as well as the opportunity for travel agents to win a cruise industry awards prize package.

River cruise ship captain convicted

THE former captain of Viking’s Viking Sigyn has been sentenced to five years in prison after being ruled negligent over a 2019 incident when his vessel collided with another ship on the Danube in Budapest (CW 03 Jun 2019).

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NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s largest-ever Walk for Wellness and its associated world record attempt gets underway this weekend (CW 15 Sep).

More NTIA finalists

THE five finalists have been announced in the National Travel Industry Awards’ (NTIA) most outstanding cruise sales executive category.

Serving up a selection of the globe’s finest bubblies, the Champagne Bar is one of 21 bars and lounges across MSC Euribia, which truly offers something for every taste.

AS well as sparkling tipples by the glass from Italy, Spain, Argentina and of course authentic French Champagne, guests can purchase high-end bottles of Cristal, Armand de Brignac Brut Gold and more.

Porthole 29 Sep 23

THE eyes really have it aboard MSC Euribia, where an onboard “Iris Gallery” offers guests the opportunity to take home a really unique souvenir.

No CW on Mon

THERE will be no issue of Cruise Weekly published on Mon, due to the Labour Day holiday observed in New South Wales, ACT and SA.

On location inFlam 29 Sep 23

Leckey to lead new HOT Cruise venture

HOUSE of Travel (HOT) has announced the creation of a new Cruise Product and Wholesale Team for its businesses in Australia and New Zealand, with Jeff Leckey (pictured) to head up the new venture as General Manager Cruise – Australasia.

Ponant unveils new Christmas cruises

PONANT has unveiled brand-new enchanting Christmas voyages for next year at the “gateway to the Arctic Circle”.