Quark Expeditions names polar ship Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions has announced details of its new polar expedition ship scheduled to set sail late in 2020, which will be called Ultramarine. The ship will boasts two twin-engine helicopters and…
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Strength in numbers: how to master group bookings
Jane Archer dives into the lucrative world of group cruises, which can pay big, rewarding returns There can’t be many agents who have not heard cruise lines urge the…
Cruise ports of call: Seattle
The gems of the Emerald City are worth discovering ahead of an Alaska cruise, says Sam Ballard There are few cities in the world that can offer as much…
Know your … river cruise balconies
Our new regular column sets out to decode some common industry jargon On a recent river cruise, cruise adviser spoke to a guest who complained that they thought they’d…
Janet Parton column: The importance of shorter itineraries
For those new to cruise, short on time, cash conscious or eager to capitalise on a bank holiday weekend, shorter cruise itineraries are a must. Short cruises offer agents…
Clia Conference 2019: Branson surprises delegates
Sam Ballard reports from this year’s Clia conference, which saw a surprise showing from the Virgin boss, plus insights from other industry insiders Sir Richard Branson, the founder of…
Crystal River Cruises to have industry’s youngest fleet in 2020
Crystal River Cruises will have the youngest fleet of luxury ships in the river cruise industry when it launches its 2020 season next spring. Crystal Mozart, popularly known as…
The tide turns on plastic
As the global concern over pollution in the oceans grows, cruise lines are doing their bit to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. Sam Ballard has a look at…
Clia: UK & Ireland cruise industry hits record two million
Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) has announced that the number of ocean cruises taken by UK and Irish passengers last year reached over two million for the first time….
Family fortunes: A-Rosa on the Rhine
Nathaniel Cramp joins A-Rosa on Europe’s waterways to see whether the line has what it takes to keep the whole family content on a week-long voyage After a hasty…