Crystal Gets Jazzed for June New England/Iceland Voyage
Published Thursday, September 12th 2013
September 2013
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Headlines Speakers Series on Holland America Line’s 2014 Grand World Voyage
Published Thursday, September 12th 2013
Norwegian Getaway's Ice Bar will be Miami's Coolest Place to Chill Out
Published Sunday, September 15th 2013
Ship's Miami-themed Ice Bar to feature Florida-inspired SVEDKA specialty cocktails and Inniskillin Ice Wine
Holland America Line’s Kelly Clark Named to the Ethisphere Institute’s 2013 ‘Attorneys Who Matter’ List
Published Sunday, September 15th 2013
The Ethisphere Institute, a leading international think tank on business ethics and compliance, recognized Holland America Line’s Kelly Clark in its annual “Attorneys Who Matter” list of lawyers with outstanding ethical track records. Clark serves as vice president, general counsel, and chief ethics officer for the Seattle-based cruise line.
The Ethisphere Institute reviews nominees’ professional expertise, peer and client endorsements, public service and compliance results they have achieved for their companies, among a variety of other criteria.
“Kelly strongly believes that ethical corporate leadership builds and sustains a culture of integrity,” said Stein Kruse, president and CEO of Holland America Line. “She goes beyond basic compliance and has always been one to empower those around her, and she certainly deserves this recognition.”
Clark has established a solid reputation during her career with Holland America Line, as both a partner to senior management and a developer of grassroots ethical practices.
Under her leadership, Holland America Line and Seabourn have received several distinctions for business ethics. They were the first cruise lines to be recognized as Ethics Inside Certified, and in March 2013 both companies were named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the second consecutive year.
Clark joined Holland America Line’s legal department in 2002 as assistant general counsel. She was promoted in November 2004 to her current position in which she oversees all legal and ethics matters for Holland America Line and Seabourn, advising the companies on a range of legal and compliance issues. She also is executive sponsor of the companies’ ethics and compliance committee, which focuses on improving awareness and education of the importance of working with integrity, honest and ethics at all levels throughout the companies.
Ethisphere, a provider of independent verification of corporate ethics and compliance programs, awards Ethics Inside Certification exclusively to companies that implement adequate standards, systems and programs to reasonably prevent compliance failures and ethical breakdowns, and can demonstrate the existence of a superior employee and leadership culture that promotes ethical business practices.
MSC Cruises Partners with ArtsLab Onstage to Celebrate Italian Culture
Published Sunday, September 15th 2013
Remote Atolls, Rich Ecosystems and Unknown Tribes -- The Breathtaking Expanse of the Pacific Ocean Can Now Be Explored with Silversea's Newest Expedition Ship
Published Sunday, September 15th 2013
Silversea's eighth ship, Silver Discoverer, to sail in Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, Russian Far East, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand from March 2014
P&O Cruises names team for new ship
Published Sunday, September 15th 2013
Captain Pembridge will take control of the vessel
P&O Cruises has announced its senior management team for its new 141,000-tonne cruise ship.
Captains Paul Brown and David Pembridge will alternately lead the shipboard team, supported by deputy captains Martin Allen and Hamish Sunter and executive pursers Darljit Sharma and Keith de la Mare.
The team will take the new build from Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste to its launch in spring 2015.
Captain Brown will be joining the head office in Southampton early in 2014 as the project starts to gain momentum, with the rest of the team joining at different times prior to launch.
Paul Brown joined the company in 1996 and was first promoted to captain in June 2007 on board Aurora.
He then went on to be master on board Artemis, Oriana, Ventura and Azura.
David Pembridge joined the company in 1976 and was first promoted to captain in October 2002 on board Pacific Princess.
He then went on to be master on board Royal Princess, Sun Princess, Artemis, Oceana, Ocean Village 2, Oriana and Aurora.
The largest ship in P&O Cruises fleet, and the largest ever built specifically for British cruisers, it will offer a stylish and innovative new design, with an unprecedented number of passenger facilities together with many iconic signatures of the P&O Cruises brand.
In delivering the ultimate P&O Cruises experience, the ship will be designed to both attract many thousands of newcomers and resonate with existing passengers, by delivering the sense of ‘P&O-ness’ for which the brand is held in such high regard.
At the same time, the ship will be designed to deliver much greater levels of operational and environmental efficiency.
Norwegian asks public to name new ships
Published Sunday, September 15th 2013
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched the ‘Norwegians Name Their Ships’ contest asking fans in five countries to help select the names for the line’s two new Breakaway Plus class ships.
From now until September 24th 2013, Norwegian’s Facebook fans in the United States, Canada, Spain, Germany and the United Kingdom have the opportunity to vote for their two favourite potential ship names from a list of the line’s top ten name prospects.
Those who vote will be entered to win a trip to the first ship’s inaugural festivities.
“We have the most passionate and engaged fans.
“We know that nothing makes our community more excited than the anticipation of our new ship launches and these two are our largest and most innovative ships ever,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s chief executive officer.
“It’s so important to us to involve our community of Norwegians in this exciting process. We have listed name options that speak to the character of our brand and allude to the uniqueness of Freestyle Cruising.”
Costa Concordia re-floated off Tuscany
Published Tuesday, September 17th 2013
Italian engineers have successfully re-floated the Costa Concordia cruise ship which ran aground off the Tuscan coast in 2012.
Following a delay for poor weather, the ship was detached from rocks and moved on to a platform constructed on the sea bed.
Thirty-two people died when the cruise ship ran aground off the Tuscan coast.
Two bodies are yet to be recovered, with hopes they may be discovered during the latest phase of the operation to remove the ship.
The Italian Civil Protection Authority said only after the 114,000 tonne vessel - which capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio in January 2012 - is back up on her keel will it be possible to inspect it fully and begin to plan how to repair and re-float it.
The ship will eventually be towed away to be destroyed.
Five people have already been convicted of manslaughter over the disaster, and the ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, is currently on trial accused of manslaughter and abandoning ship.
Silversea Discoverer joins Silversea cruise fleet
Published Tuesday, September 17th 2013
Leading, ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea, renowned for its prestigious ships and exotic locations, is to sail to even more remote and stunning destinations from 2014 with the arrival of its newest expedition ship, the 128-guest Silver Discoverer.
Aboard Silver Discoverer, guests will be able to explore remote areas of Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia in addition to the Russian Far East, Southeast Asia, New Zealand and Australia, including one of its hidden treasures, the Kimberley.
This vast area in North West Australia is three times the size of England and three-fifths the size of Texas.
The small-sized ship, the eighth in Silversea’s fleet, will become part of the Silversea Expedition fleet, which already includes Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos.
Since launching in 2008, Silversea Expeditions has established itself as the world’s leading, ultra-luxury expedition cruise line enabling guests to view extraordinary scenery; get closer to marine life and wildlife; as well as viewing first hand some of the world’s last wildernesses in a manner that is sympathetic to the environment.
All this is offered aboard authentic expedition ships with some of the world’s leading expedition experts.
Silver Discoverer is undergoing a major refurbishment prior to entering service on March 1st 2014 and will consist of five suite categories.
She can accommodate up to 128 guests and has extensive facilities onboard including 12 Zodiac boats and a glass-bottom boat for unique exploration of marine life; a swimming pool; a gym and beauty salon; a restaurant and pool grill; a lecture room for in-depth stories and briefings about the destinations and a panoramic lounge.
She weighs 5,218 tonnes, is 338 feet long and 51 feet wide.
Enzo Visone, chief executive, Silversea, commented: “It’s fitting that, in our 20th anniversary year, our newest ship will continue the Silversea tradition of reaching some of the most remote areas of the world. Silver Discoverer will bring our guests even closer to dramatic landscapes, historic locations, and ecologically important destinations – all in the comfort of one of the finest expedition ships operating today with all the trappings that our guests have come to expect of Silversea.”
ROYAL CARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES OCEAN VOYAGES
Published Saturday, September 21st 2013
New Collection of Unique Sailings feature Themed Enrichment and Exclusive Packages and Promotions
New Tibet Trip and Panda Cuddles Set for Crystal’s Spring China Cruises
Published Saturday, September 21st 2013
Sail to the Unique Beat of the Antilles with MSC Musica
Published Saturday, September 21st 2013
ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL BEGINS CONSTRUCTION ON THIRD OASIS-CLASS SHIP
Published Monday, September 23rd 2013
PAUL GAUGUIN CRUISES RECEIVES A 2013 TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARD
Published Monday, September 23rd 2013
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, and the 90-guest m/v Tere Moana, won a 2013 Silver Magellan Award in the category of Small Cruise Ship (500 Passenger or Under) category from Travel Weekly.
Travel Weekly is recognized as one of the most important and influential sources of news, data, and commentary for the travel industry. The publication’s Magellan Awards is its premier awards program honoring the best in travel in a broad range of industry segments including hotels and resorts, travel destinations, cruise lines, online travel services, airlines and airports, travel agents and agencies, tour operators, and car rental companies. This is the fourth year in a row Paul Gauguin Cruises has received a Magellan Award in the Small Cruise Ship category.
The Magellan Awards are judged and overseen by a one-of-a-kind panel of top travel professionals representing the best names and most accomplished leaders from the industry. In determining winners, entries do not compete with one another, instead they are judged against a standard of excellence based on the long experience of Travel Weekly. The full list of winners is available at www.travelweeklyawards.com and will be featured in the October 21, 2013, issue of Travel Weekly magazine.
MSC Divina Endless Summer SALE
Published Monday, September 23rd 2013
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Norwegian Getaway to Feature Sweet Treats of Carlo's Bake Shop
Published Thursday, September 26th 2013
Celebrity Cruises Presents New Trio of Tantalizing Modern Luxury Caribbean Vacations
Published Thursday, September 26th 2013
To offer an even broader variety of Caribbean vacation selections in 2014, Celebrity Cruises has created three new itineraries for guests. The new sailings feature destinations upscale travelers consider among the best in the Caribbean, and offer the perfect combination of immersive experiences on land and luxurious days at sea.
The two nine-night sailings and one eight-night cruise depart roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., November 29 and December 13, 2014, and January 16, 2015, respectively. Guests on the new sailings will enjoy visits to:
- St. Barts, an only eight-square-mile island of volcanic rock, and home to a mix of fabulous beaches, luxury yachts, designer boutiques and celebritiesSt.
- St. Croix, with gorgeous beaches, world-class recreational activities, fine dining, casino gaming and golf
- St. Maarten, with 37 white-sand beaches, highly rated restaurants, year-round carnavals and cultural events
- San Juan, the oldest city on U.S. territory, the heart of Puerto Rican tourism, and boasting gems of Spanish colonial architecture, smooth beaches and popular restaurants
- Celebrity’s private island paradise of Labadee, on the north coast of Haiti, surrounded by beautiful mountain slopes and exotic foliage, and offering pristine beaches and spectacular water activities, including an Aqua Park for kids and the kid in every adult
Bookings open today for Celebrity’s new trio of Caribbean vacations, with special offers for Captain’s Club loyalty members. Contact a Cruise Agent.
From futuristic cities to golden desert sands, sail through worlds of dazzling contrast
Published Thursday, September 26th 2013
Windstar Cruises Offers Europe Sai l & Stay Promotion
Published Thursday, September 26th 2013
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