CRUISE WEEKLY NEWS
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Yarra Bay cruise solution must return
Friday | Aug 26 2022THE challenge of the capacity constraint on the Australian cruise industry, particularly the Yarra Bay solution, must be “back on the table”, Senior Vice President & Managing Director Oceania Cruises & Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) Steve Odell commanded at yesterday’s Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Cruise360 conference.
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Fred.Olsen local launch
Friday | Aug 26 2022BRITISH brand Fred.Olsen Cruise Line will for the first time ever have a presence in Australia, with the appointment of Cruise Traveller as its exclusive local distributor.
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Bettridge: value of agents is peaking
Friday | Aug 26 2022TRAVEL advisors are needed now more than ever, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection President & Chief Executive Officer Ellen Bettridge told yesterday’s Cruise360 conference.
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Cruise360 makes waves in its return
Friday | Aug 26 2022YESTERDAY’S return of Cruise Lines International Association’s Cruise360 conference in Sydney saw the industry gather formally for the first time in almost three years. Hosted once again by James O’Loghlin, getting back into the swing of the conference was just like riding a bike for attendees. The Australian comedian moderated a “State of the Industry” panel which featured executives from Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. There were also other talks and panels, featuring guests from Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, Clean Cruising, and more.
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Seascape trial success
Friday | Aug 26 2022MSC Cruises’ MSC Seascape (pictured), the second ship in the Seaside EVO class, has successfully completed her sea trials.
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Coin ceremony held for Ascent
Friday | Aug 26 2022CELEBRITY Cruises has celebrated a construction milestone on Celebrity Ascent, its fourth Edge series ship, with a coin ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard.
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New P&O TVC
Friday | Aug 26 2022P&O Cruises Australia has launched its first brand campaign post-pandemic, “We are the Destination”.
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Scenic showcases
Friday | Aug 26 2022THE industry is being reminded of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours’ Luxury Cruise & Land Journeys travel showcase events, which begin on Mon.
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Passages at Sea
Friday | Aug 26 2022CORAL Expeditions has launched its ‘Passages at Sea’ series, introducing a unique experience for guests seeking an attractive fare.
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Celebrity protocols
Friday | Aug 26 2022CELEBRITY Cruises has announced new protocols for guests sailing from American and European ports.
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