(Press Release) Guilford, CT—April 22, 2024— American Cruise Lines celebrates the growth of U.S. River cruising with its biggest season on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. Following major announcements about the company’s rapidly expanding fleet, including 5 more new U.S. ships coming in 2024 and 2025, American continues to lead the U.S. industry’s expansion west, featuring 5 riverboats and an extensive collection of itineraries on the Columbia and Snake Rivers April through early November. The Line also has 2 small ships on the West Coast in Puget Sound and Alaska. (Press Release) BARCELONA, Spain, (April 23, 2024) – In a spectacular celebration today at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship – Sun Princess – serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony. The time-honored maritime tradition took place onboard Sun Princess in the all-new Princess Arena and Waddingham, alongside the ship’s Captain Craig Street, joyously pronounced, “I name this ship Sun Princess. May God bless her and all who sail on her.” She then released the celebratory bottle of Champagne to smash against the ship wishing good fortune to all of the ship’s guests and crew sailing to incredible destinations all over the world. (Press Release) CALABASAS, Calif. – (April 22, 2024) – Leading luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways proudly reaffirms its commitment to sustainability this Earth Day and beyond by sharing a short video showcasing current initiatives to eliminate single-use plastics, minimize food waste and contribute positively to the preservation of our planet's precious water resources. AmaWaterways is taking significant steps towards a greener, more sustainable future for river cruising, the environment and the communities visited. An exclusive video showcasing some of AmaWaterways’ sustainability efforts can be found here. (Press Release) MIAMI, FL, April 22, 2024 - Windstar Cruises, a leader in small ship luxury cruising, is expanding and rebranding the company’s Guest Services department, including announcing the appointments of Jaymi Fiveash as Senior Director of Vacation Planning and Andrew Ironstone as Director of Outbound Consumer Sales.
The rebranding from Guest Services to Vacation Planning is meant to better reflect the team’s expertise in organizing Windstar vacations, as well as to mark a fundamental change in the group’s approach. “Rather than just managing the guest booking process, the emphasis will now be on proactive sales as well as specialized expertise to craft personalized vacations for Windstar’s diverse customers and travel partners,” explains Janet Bava, Windstar’s Chief Commercial Officer. By GERRY BARKER True to their name, when Riverside Luxury Cruises launched earlier this year, they took aim at being the top choice in the luxury river cruising market. After being named Forbes’ “Best European River Cruise For Foodies” and Cruise Critic’s 2023 Editors’ Pick Award Winner for “Best Dining in the River Category,” they are well on their way. Operating three ships — Mozart, Ravel and Debussy — all formerly owned by Crystal, Riverside is offering guests all-inclusive sailings on Europe’s Rhine, Rhone, Danube and Main Rivers. At the just-concluded Seatrade Global Cruise conference in Miami Beach, Riverside’s CEO, Jennifer Halboth, sat down for an interview to talk about their first year and a look ahead. No stranger to the river cruising business, prior to joining Riverside in 2022, she was with Avalon Waterways for 19 years, most recently as Senior Director – National Accounts. So what differentiates a luxury river cruise from other cruises? READ MORE. (Press Release) MIAMI, April 19, 2024 – Global travel industry champion and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy’s significant contributions to cruise travel are being recognized with the Cruise Lines International Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 2024. Duffy was honored at the 2024 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards, where she was inducted into CLIA’s Hall of Fame and introduced by Josh Weinstein, president, chief executive officer and chief climate officer of Carnival Corporation & plc. MONFALCONE, Italy, (April 19, 2024) – Princess Cruises and ship builder Fincantieri today announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess. Following a comprehensive review of the remaining construction milestones, both parties have elected to adjust the ship's delivery date from July 29, 2025 to September 26, 2025, which will result in the cancellation of the nine inaugural sailings. DENVER, April 18, 2024 – Riverside Luxury Cruises, Europe’s newest and most luxurious river cruise line, announced new 2025 voyages today. The cruise line’s new year of voyages totals more than 170 departures on 52 distinct itineraries, ranging from 3 to 23 nights, aboard Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart. New for Riverside in 2025 are itineraries that combine cruises aboard both Riverside Debussy and Riverside Ravel for extended vacations, ranging up to 19 nights, exploring the Rhine and Rhône rivers, respectively. Riverside Debussy will also cruise the Main and Moselle rivers and join Riverside Mozart on the picturesque Danube River. On all voyages, Riverside Debussy, Riverside Ravel and Riverside Mozart stay late or overnight in some of Europe’s most captivating towns and cities, so guests can immerse in authentic cultures and the destination’s social life. Throughout, guests enjoy Riverside’s intuitive and personalised service from every staff and crew member for an all-inclusive and luxurious experience. Riverside Luxury Cruises new 2025 voyages are now open for bookings. For more information and to make a reservation, U.S. and Canadian travellers should contact their travel advisor; visit Riverside-Cruises.com/en; or call 1-833-305-3313. Travel Advisors can register and book their luxury clients through the brand’s dedicated partner portal at www.Riverside-Cruises.com/TA. (Press Release) Seattle, Wash., April, 17, 2024 — Holland America Line is debuting “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its "We Love Alaska” on board experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history and culture of the state. The 2024 season kicks off April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle. (Press Release) MIAMI, April 18, 2024 – Carnival Glory returned to service today in Barcelona following a 21-day dry dock. The ship is setting sail on a 14-day Carnival Journeys transatlantic cruise to the ship’s new homeport of Port Canaveral, Fla. While guests embarked, Captain Luca Cherchi was joined on board by Barcelona port officials for a plaque exchange that marked the ship’s special visit. |
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