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Top▲Specialty Cruise Industry News Archives
My turn: It's not about the cruise shipsApril 18, 2010By Drew Green | Juneau Empire Since the 2006 cruise ship ballot initiative passed, lines have opted for other destinations in Alaska. This has caused great concern among Alaskans, communities and businesses that rely on a vibrant cruise industry. Resource-dependent industries have dwindled, government jobs… |
River voyages considered a fit for many ocean cruisersApril 15, 2010By: Michelle Baran, www.travelweekly.com
FORT LAUDERDALE — Many big-ship cruisers are looking to small ships and river cruises as intimate alternatives, according to a panel of small-ship and river-cruise executives at Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld 2010 conference. Michele Saegesser, vice… |
YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE LINES VEERING TOWARDS 5-STARSMarch 25, 2010As the Yangtze River Cruise business matures after completion of the Three Gorges Dam project, visitors are looking for luxury. In a country where the terms "4-star" and "5-star" are thrown around loosely and often defined by the supplier, if you want luxury, best to go to the top level. Also it's wise to read reviews… |
Small Ship Cruising: Something for Everyone, With Intimacy, Comfort and LuxuryMarch 17, 2010Adventure, luxury, fine dining, worldwide itineraries of every length, exceptional value: the extraordinarily diverse menu of small ship cruises offered by members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) features virtually all the choices and experiences found on larger vessels. But, vacationing on a small… |
Parnell proposes cruise head tax rollbackMarch 26, 2010Gov. Sean Parnell Thursday provided more details on his plan to reduce cruise ship head taxes, and said he would soon introduce legislation that could end up returning most or all of the $46 per passenger "head tax" to the industry.
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Parnell proposes cruise head tax rollbackMarch 26, 2010Gov. Sean Parnell Thursday provided more details on his plan to reduce cruise ship head taxes, and said he would soon introduce legislation that could end up returning most or all of the $46 per passenger "head tax" to the industry.
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Economy tugging at cruise pricesJanuary 21, 2010The one word for cruising in 2010 is uncertainty. It all comes down to economics, so pricing will determine how the cruise lines do in 2010. The great bargains we saw in 2009 attracted many new cruisers. The perks and the sales now on offer indicate that these bargains might continue for at least the first half of… |
New pictures reveal rich Antarctic marine life in area of rapid climate changeDecember 17, 2009New photographs of ice fish, octopus, sea pigs, giant sea spiders, rare rays and beautiful basket stars that live in Antarctica’s continental shelf seas are revealed this week by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). |
Cruises: Black Sea VoyagesDecember 17, 2009 |
Budget Travel: A theory about the itineraries of the new mega-cruise shipsDecember 20, 2009That enormous, new, 6,000-passenger cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, that you've been reading so much about, will begin sailing an odd itinerary this coming May. Every other week throughout the year, it will devote three of its six days of weekly operation to simply wandering at sea, without stopping anywhere. On two… |
Antarctic nations consider new controls on shipsDecember 09, 2009Countries that manage Antarctica are considering new controls on ships visiting the frozen continent to reduce the growing threat of human and environmental disasters posed by exploding numbers of tourists, an official said Wednesday. A proposal for a code to ensure ships plying the world's southernmost |
Niche Cruise Lines Offer Diverse Culinary AdventuresOctober 21, 2009One of the more frequent criticisms aimed at small ship cruise lines is that their culinary fare doesn't stack up against the mainstream cruises on the big-box cruise lines. This is simply not true. Take a look at these small cruise lines that are members of the umbrella organization, the Niche Cruise Marketing… |
Is the era of formal nights on cruise ships over?October 21, 2009Regent Seven Seas Cruises is joining the list of lines going less formal -- and in a big way.
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Avalon Ranked World’s Top River Cruise OperatorAugust 01, 2009Avalon Waterways has been ranked the world’s top river cruise operator in the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine World’s Best Awards for 2009. |
Top▲Archives of Cruise Line Press Releases
2011 to be an Exceptional Year for UniworldJune 28, 2010Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has embarked on its largest product expansion, with the introduction of two new boutique ships in Europe and one in Russia in 2011. In addition, three existing ships will have been completely rebuilt, completing the remodeling of its entire fleet. Also, Uniworld will be introducing a rich… |
Exploring the Big Easy by Small ShipJune 16, 2010Cruises on the mighty Mississippi had all but disappeared with the demise of two great domestic small ship cruise lines. Thankfully two other cruise operators have filled the void. Cruise West and Blount Small Ship Adventures have stepped up to the plate with intriguing itineraries that explore the Mississippi's… |
Introducing Avalon Waterways' New Panorama Suite ShipMay 26, 2010For the first time, a riverboat cruise line builds an all-suite ship. Generally the private reserve of the big-box cruise ships, it's a significant step in the evolution of riverboat design. With the explosion in popularity of river cruises, the Avalon Panorama is bound to be a hit. |
Viking River Cruises Expanding and Refurbishing Their FleetMay 27, 2010Viking River Cruises has announced that it is going to substantially expand its fleet while also completing a major refurbishment on two of its existing vessels. This is to happen over the next three years. With eight new ships slated for completion in the near future, this will bring Viking's fleet to 26, by far the… |
The Yachts of Seabourn Takes Delivery of Seabourn SojournMay 28, 2010The Yachts of Seabourn took delivery of Seabourn Sojourn today at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy. Sojourn represents the company’s fifth yacht and the second of three 450-guest vessels being added to Seabourn’s fleet of intimate yachts. The line has won numerous awards and consistent acclaim for highly… |
Amazon River Cruise Travelers Enjoy Exclusive Opportunity to Hear Pink River DolphinsMay 25, 2010International Expeditions, the world leader in nature travel, is offering travelers on its
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Ponant's Le Boreal sets sail in FranceMay 06, 2010French cruise line Compagnie du Ponant tomorrow will launch Le Boreal, its first new cruise ship in more than a decade. The first of two six-deck, 264-passenger ships slated for delivery over the next year, Le Boreal will embark on its maiden cruise tomorrow, a seven-night sailing from Marseille to Nice.… |
Viking Introduces New Eastern Europe Itinerary for 2011April 16, 2010 |
Variety Offers Last-Minute Sale on Greece, Adriatic CruisesApril 16, 2010 |
Compagnie du Ponant's Le Ponant Visits Lesser-Known PortsApril 14, 2010 |
Cruise West Sets the Table with Local Culinary DelightsMarch 23, 2010While Cruise West’s Voyages of the Great Explorers is global in scope, the star of onboard dining is most definitely local. An artful blend and variety of regional delights sets the table for global culinary adventure, culled from many ports of call that highlight Cruise West’s 24 worldwide voyages.
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Earthquake Announcement from Cruceros AustralisMarch 24, 2010Thank you for the concern so many of you have shown for Chile and the status of Cruceros Australis while Chile rebuilds after the devastating earthquake.
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Nile River Cruise Boat Re-Enters Service After Rocky StartMarch 26, 2010Uniworld's River Tosca is back in service on the Nile River as of this week. The new 84-passenger river boat was forced into dry dock shortly after it launched in October 2009, due to a string of passenger complaints about the ship's poor finish. Uniworld President Guy Young, who was just onboard River Tosca for the… |
New riverboat cruise includes DecaturMarch 26, 2010Decatur will be one of 11 stops on a new Historic Rivers excursion cruise, with the first passengers arriving in April. “Who needs the Queen?” joked Tami Reist, president of the Decatur-Morgan County Convention & Visitors Bureau. She was referring to the excursion riverboats Delta Queen, now permanently tied up… |
Announcing Cruise West’s Galápagos in 2011February 22, 2010Seattle, WA (February 22, 2010) – Cruise West the world’s leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating destinations on earth, has added three additional Galápagos Island departures in 2011 for total of five voyages. Discover the natural paradise that inspired Darwin to rock the scientific… |
ACCL Announces USA River Cruise Specials: Save on Two Small Ship Cruises Along America's Relaxing River WaterwaysFebruary 21, 2010American Canadian Caribbean Line (ACCL), a family-operated casual small ship cruise line popular with active mature travelers, announces $500 off per couple on two select itineraries aboard the 66-passenger M/V Niagara Prince. This special cruise savings offer ends April 15, 2010. The U.S. Historic Rivers cruise,… |
Cruise West Offers Exclusive Land Tour to the Oberammergau Passion PlayDecember 08, 2009SEATTLE, WA (December 8, 2009) – Cruise West, the world’s leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating destinations on earth, has secured tickets to the exclusive Oberammergau Passion Play. The renowned play was first performed in 1634 and for the past four centuries the tradition has… |
Paul Gauguin Sets Sail Under New OwnershipJanuary 18, 2010A NEW LEASE ON LIFE, a facelift, great savings and added itineraries: It’s all good news for agents and clients wondering about the future of the cherished Paul Gauguin. The 332-guest luxury ship, which has been sailing in French Polynesia since 1998, is owned by Paul Gauguin Shipping Limited and now operates… |
Make Room for Liz!January 24, 2010I can reveal why the Queen has booked the cruise ship <>Hebridean Princess for a summer holiday, upsetting dozens of passengers who had already booked tickets. |
Catch the latest summer blockbusters from Voyages of DiscoveryDecember 16, 2009Voyages of Discovery has launched new video itineraries for all of its summer 2010 cruises. These can be viewed online now at |
American Cruise Lines acquires Queen of the West from MajesticDecember 02, 2009American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce it will start operating 7-night itineraries aboard the recently acquired Queen of the West, on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in 2010. Queen of the West, a 120-passenger, U.S. flagged cruise ship, is currently the only authentic paddlewheel over-night passenger vessel… |
Cruise West Covers Half Kids' CostNovember 19, 2009Good news for families with kids aged 18 years or younger and booking a Cruise West voyage. The line has announced that they will now pay 50 percent of the adult rate, while kids ages two or younger will travel for free on all voyages. “Our goal in introducing the new kids rates is to attract families with… |
Cruise New Zealand for 10 NightsOctober 06, 2009Orion Expedition Cruises, Australia's only international-standard, five-star expedition cruise line, is offering a tour of New Zealand’s North and South Islands, including Marlborough Sounds and the historic Akaroa, a landmark French and British settlement in the heart of an ancient volcano. |
New Online Travel Center Devoted Exclusively to Specialty CruisesNovember 30, 2009Features River Cruises Among Others "Life's too short to be ordinary," says James Felton, founder of UncommonCruises.com, an online travel center devoted exclusively to specialty cruises. The venture was launched last month, and is the newest division of CruisingCo.com, a highly successful Internet-based cruise… |
French Country Waterways Unveils 'Casual Cruising' For 2010November 09, 2009French Country Waterways has announced a new program for 2010 aboard its 18-passenger luxury barge Esprit, named "Casual Cruising." "We understand that in today's economy, some of our guests would prefer to have a few less inclusions and reduce their costs - so we have introduced a program that makes some minor changes… |
Voyages to Antiquity: A New Cruise Line, a New Philosophy, a New OpportunityNovember 16, 2009Gerry Herrod, founder of Ocean Cruise Line and Orient Lines, has announced a new destination cruise line, Voyages to Antiquity. The new venture is designed in the same spirit that Mr. Herrod created the Ocean Pearl's unique Far East program and Orient Lines itineraries aboard the Marco Polo, but this time focused only… |
Tall Ship Cruise Line Ceases OperationsNovember 13, 2009It is a shame when good products and good companies call an end to their operations. Canadian Sailing Expeditions is the latest specialty cruise line casualty of the global recession. The good news is that they will not be leaving any of their clientele stranded, and they are doing their utmost to resurrect themselves… |
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Returns after RenovationsOctober 31, 2009Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' HANSEATIC has returned to the sea after undergoing renovations, including refurbishments of the suites. In addition to replacing all of the cabin windows, the bathrooms in the suites were rebuilt to include separate bathtubs and showers, new marble walls were installed, and granite floors were… |
Silversea Reports Big Sales for Grand Inaugural VoyageOctober 31, 2009Silversea is reporting brisk sales for its 91-day Grand Inaugural Voyage, which visits more than 45 ports in 20 countries aboard the new Silver Spirit. But there's still room aboard the all-suite, 540-guest ship.
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New adventure cruise line to debut in AlaskaOctober 28, 2009Looking for adventure in Alaska? A new small ship cruise line is coming in 2011 that promises plenty of it.
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES ANNOUNCES REVISED DRESS CODEOctober 13, 2009As a result of guest feedback convincingly in favor of a less formal policy, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has established a revised dress code. Effective with the 2009/2010 New Year’s cruises, all guests are respectfully requested to adhere to the following guidelines: Daytime Dress Code (until 6 p.m.) During the… |
Small ship operator Cruise West cuts more capacity in Alaska for 2010October 05, 2009In a last-minute change, small ship operator Cruise West is cutting more capacity from Alaska for 2010. The Seattle-based line, which has a long history in the state, is canceling five four-night sailings of the 84-passenger Spirit of
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Assam Cruises wins tour award in JapanOctober 01, 2009Guwahati, Sept 30 (PTI) The 'Assam Cruises' on river Brahmaputra has won the Tour of the Year Destination Development Awards in Japan. The Cruise operated by private sector Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN) won the coveted prize for promoting Brahmaputra river cruises on luxurious boats M V Charaidew and M V Sukapha for… |
Tauck Announces First-Ever Iceland Cruise Plus New ShipSeptember 16, 2009A new cruise and a new ship highlight Tauck’s 2010 small ship offerings that represent a selling opportunity for agents. Tauck has unveiled its line-up of small ship ocean cruises for 2010 and the company’s offerings for the coming year are highlighted by a new eight-day voyage in Iceland aboard the all-new Le… |
Cruise West Waives Single Supplement Fee for Antarctica Voyage in 2010September 08, 2009Cruise West, the worlds leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating destinations on earth, is waiving the single supplement fee for its 18-night ultimate Antarctica voyage departing February 2010. “We found that the majority of guests interested in participating on our Antarctica voyage… |
European Waterways 2010 Cruise Rates & DatesAugust 02, 2009The European Waterways Cruise Rates & Dates for 2010 are now available.
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Avalon Waterways Prepares for New ShipAugust 01, 2009Avalon Waterways is set to debut the Avalon Creativity, the company’s eighth new ship, in a Dutch-themed christening event on August 8. |
CRUISE WEST REPORTS UP-TICK IN CRUISE BOOKINGSAugust 01, 2009Cruise West, one of the world’s leading providers of small-ship exploration cruises to the most fascinating destinations on earth, reports a 52 percent increase in bookings since the beginning of July 2009 compared to July 2008. |
Viking River Cruises Now Going GreenAugust 01, 2009As many great global cities sprung up along waterways, traveling by river boat can be a unique and relaxing way to explore the world’s architectural treasures and bucolic landscapes. |
Top▲UncommonCruises.com News Archives
Online Speciality Cruise Agency Set To Capture Niche MarketOctober 28, 2009Seattle, Washington - UncommonCruises.com (http://www.uncommoncruises.com) is the
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