Celebrity Cruises to offer same sex marriages
Celebrity Cruises is to offer legally recognised same-sex marriages on board its fleet when in international waters, in an historic first. The move follows a vote in Malta, where most…
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Royal Caribbean International unveils Symphony of the Seas features
Royal Caribbean International has revealed more details about Symphony of the Seas, the largest ship in the world. The ship, which eclipses Harmony of the Seas, will span 16 guest decks, and encompass more…
In pictures: The B, first ship of millennial cruise line U by Uniworld, sets sail
U by Uniworld, the new river line for 21-45 year olds, has debuted its first ship in Paris. The B set sail on its maiden voyage along the Seine River with…
Millennials show most interest in cruise
Millennials are the group that are most interested in taking a cruise, according to ABTA’s Holiday Habits Report. The data showed that 25-34 were the age group most interested in…
Viking changes name of fifth ship to Orion
Viking Cruises is to call its fifth ship Viking Orion, not Viking Spirit as originally planned. The vessel will still be launched in June 2018. Anna Lee Fisher, a…
A-Rosa reports 80% growth
A-Rosa, the German-based river cruise line, has reported an 80% growth in UK passengers in the last year. The company put the increase down to additional distribution through new…
Chris Townson becomes Uniworld boss
Chris Townson, the former managing director of Emerald Waterways and Scenic, has been appointed boss of Uniworld. He will replace Kathryn Beadle, who recently announced her retirement. Ellen Bettridge,…
Cruise360 in Copenhagen
Gary Buchanan reports from Clia’s new immersive conference for European travel agents which took place last month in the Danish capital. In early September Clia held its inaugural European…
Fam trips and incentives: October
We round up the biggest incentives, far trips and opportunities that cruise lines are running this month, as well as some of our favourites from September Princess to host biggest ever fan Princess…
New hires: September
We round up the biggest industry appointments from the last month Shearings appoints Claire Dutton to new account role Shearings has appointed Claire Dutton to the newly created role of…