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Carnival now out until Jun

CARNIVAL Cruise Line continues to postpone the resumption of its Australian deployments, with continuing uncertainty about any lifting of the Government’s cruise ban.

Cruise’s voice rings loud

LAST Tuesday’s nationwide Day of Action conducted by grass-roots travel agents, cruise suppliers and other industry stakeholders has significantly raised the profile of what the sector is going through, with the visits to Parliamentary representatives across the country gaining significant attention from mainstream media.

Swan Hellenic to the rescue

AN Antarctic voyage aboard Swan Hellenic’s brand new SH Minerva has evacuated a scientific team from the Antarctic Peninsula, after a rise in COVID-19 measures in Argentina meant the researchers could not be picked up as originally planned.

Silversea boosts

SILVERSEA Cruises has expanded its current COVID-19 mandatory vaccination requirement to also include a booster immunisation.

Spectrum to SIN

ROYAL Caribbean International will continue its current Singapore program after the upcoming departure of Ovation of the Seas for Alaska, with Spectrum of the Seas to operate a six-month Singapore program from Apr.

Virgin refresh

VIRGIN Voyages has confirmed it will update cabins on board its Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady, in response to feedback from guests.

Porthole 27 Jan 22

DISNEY Cruise Line is taking its onboard magic to a new level – perhaps infinity and beyond – with the launch of Pixar Day at Sea, a specially themed event included on nine Disney Fantasy voyages in early 2023.

On location in theAntarctic Peninsula 27 Jan 22

27 Jan 22

WITH Joel Katz

Genting HK CEO resigns

THE majority owner of Genting Hong Kong, Malaysian billionaire Lim Kok Thay, has resigned as the company’s Chairman and CEO, while Deputy CEO Au Fook Yew (aka Colin Au) has also stepped down from his leadership role at the parent firm of Crystal Cruises, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises.