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Lucia Rowe to run ‘toughest race in the...
A-Rosa River Cruises managing director Lucia Rowe has signed up to participate in the "toughest...

P&O Cruises reports ‘strongest-ever’ January sales
P&O Cruises has seen its strongest ever January, with record-breaking sales volume across the board...

Maritime MP praises cruise for ‘important’ economic contribution
The maritime minister has praised the cruise sector for its "important contribution" to the UK...

Marella Cruises reports double-digit growth in trade bookings
Marella Cruises has thanked a double-digit growth in trade bookings for helping it record its...

Cruise Corner: Explora Journeys’ Antonio Paradiso
Antonio Paradiso, vice president of international sales for MSC Group’s Cruise Division and managing director...

Fred Olsen launches new agent training platform
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has unveiled a new integrated training platform to help agents bolster...

Ambassador woos homeworkers with bottomless brunch events
Ambassador Cruise Line has launched a new training programme aimed at reducing the "isolation" faced...

Majority of first-time cruisers seeking more time at...
The majority of cruise guests who have never sailed before are looking to spend more...

Panache Cruises expands team after ‘record start’ to...
Luxury cruise retailer Panache Cruises has expanded its team following a "record start" to 2025...

Celebrity to operate river cruises in 2027 with...
Celebrity Cruises has confirmed plans to expand into the river cruising sector in 2027 with...

Virgin Voyages praises agent partners amid ‘record-breaking’ wave
Virgin Voyages has seen this year's wave season deliver the strongest future bookings and revenue...

AmaWaterways rolls out weekly cruise giveaway for agents
AmaWaterways is offering a complimentary luxury cruise to one travel agent every week for the...

CLIA ‘surprised’ by mayor of Nice’s threat to...
The mayor of Nice has floated plans to ban cruise ships of more than 900...

SeaDream Yacht Club to accept cryptocurrency as payment
SeaDream Yacht Club is now accepting cryptocurrency as a payment option for all voyages Effective...

Viking’s Neil Barclay: “We remain very anti nickel...
Cruise Trade News catches up with Neil Barclay, head of sales, Viking UK who looks...