Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has scooped the title of ‘Best for Solo Travellers’ at the prestigious ‘Wave Awards 2018’, held at The De Vere Connaught Rooms, London on the evening of 1st March 2018 – the first time that the …

Starting now, Nicole Langosch (34) will be in charge of AIDAsol. This makes her the first female captain in the AIDA fleet and highest-ranking woman on a cruise ship in Germany.   Nicole Langosch was born in Osterode and grew …

Princess Cruises and Fathom Travel two of 10 leading brands from Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest cruise company have announced six additional impact sailings, now to be known as Travel Deep sailings, in 2018 to the Caribbean.       …

 Princess Cruises celebrated the premiere of “The Secret Silk,” the newest offering from it’s first-of-its-kind partnership with Stephen Schwartz, the Oscar-, Grammy- and Tony Award-winning composer of “Wicked,” “Godspell,” and “Pippin.” Joining Schwartz aboard Royal Princess for the premiere was …

Croatia’s award-winning DMC and small ship cruise company, Katarina Line, announced that it is expanding its customizable tour options for 2018 as the North American group travel market heats up. Its fully customizable programs include a wider range of tours …

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced five new online courses to its professional development program available to CLIA Travel Agency, Individual Agent Members and non-member travel professionals.   “At CLIA, we are proud to offer the industry’s leading professional …

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This is the third year in a …

The tourism stakeholders in Kenya expressed optimism about the growth of cruise tourism next season which begins in September.   The Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers Coast Executive Director Sam Ikwaye said the arrival of six cruise ships at …

As the only North American luxury cruise line to be granted permission to offer voyages to Cuba, Regent Seven Seas Cruises is adding more visits to the Caribbean island on two itineraries in 2019 and 2020.   Seven Seas Mariner …

Norwegian Cruise Line is ready to add brand new seven-night Caribbean cruises that are inclusive of a call in Havana, Cuba, and this is going to be a first for the line.   Until now, this Miami-based company’s only voyages …