Crystal has introduced Confidence 2.0 that allows travelers 90 days from the time of booking to place their deposit on all new 2020-2023 reservations across all brand experiences – Crystal Cruises, Crystal River Cruises, Crystal Yacht Cruises and Crystal Expedition Cruises. In addition, the company…

As part of its Mission Begin Again, the Indian Government has announced that it will permit cruise ships to commence sailing from October 1. In the light of this major development, Jalesh Cruises announces the commencement of its cruise MV Karnika from Friday November 6,…

Genting Cruise Lines announced the restart of cruise operations for Dream Cruises with Explorer Dream operating two and three-night “Taiwan Island-Hopping” itineraries beginning from 26 July 2020, departing from Keelung and calling at Penghu, Matzu and Kinmen islands. “After months of detailed planning with the…

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is offering open access to its new online training course Cruise Champion, making it available to travel agents and other industry supporters from outside CLIA’s membership. The course has been designed to provide a deeper insight into the workings of…

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, has announced an extension of its previously announced suspension of global cruise voyages to include all voyages embarking between August 1 and…

Jalesh Cruises has launched an industry-first API integration with leading travel companies including; Akbar Travels, Riya Travels, and Jagsons Travel. Through this partnership, the Jalesh Cruises API will integrate with the travel agencies existing systems by providing them with a convenient and seamless experience and…

Dream Cruises' roller coaster for the new Global Dream is currently being built for testing in the immediate vicinity of the MV Werften shipyards in Germany. Last October, Dream Cruises and Maurer Rides announced the world's longest roller coaster at sea on board the new…

Royal Caribbean Cruises International has sought to raise additional funds as it prepares to return to operations later in the year. The company – which also controls the Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea brands – earlier outlined plans to raise US$3.2 billion through a bond…

Genting Cruise Lines has successfully completed stringent evaluation checks by the Singapore government for SuperStar Gemini and SuperStar Aquarius to extend support and provide temporary on-board accommodations for foreign workers in Singapore who have recovered from COVID-19. “On behalf of Genting Cruise Lines, we thank…

Genting Cruise Lines has announced the introduction of enhanced preventive measures for its Dream Cruises and Star Cruises fleet with an increase in safety levels for the cruise industry due to the continuing COVID-19 situation globally. As the health and safety of Genting Cruise Lines’…

Royal Caribbean Cruises recently announced that it has entered into a $2.2 billion 364-day secured term loan facility, further enhancing the company's liquidity position. The facility can be extended at the company's option for an additional 364 days. The company has borrowed the full amount…

Royal Caribbean Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings of its global fleet until May 12, 2020. In light of the developing Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line – which also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises – had originally scrapped all sailings until early…

Cruise operators are increasingly offering bite-sized breaks along the coast of Australia for domestic travellers keen to explore the island continent. GlobalData’s ship technology writer, Varsha Saraogi takes a look at this growing market and how cruise lines can capitalise on it. Saraogi says: “Cruising…

Ark Travels has registered most number of accredited personnel in 2019 in India by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). 11 of the travel personnel from Ark Travels have been conferred with the accreditation from CLIA, after completing the required training, making the Indian travel agency…

Genting Cruise Lines introduced the future of cruising with Global Dream, Dream Cruises’ first global class ship arriving in Asia in 2021, at this year’s South Asia Tourism and Travel Exchange (SATTE) trade expo in Delhi. Catering to India’s growing multi-generation travellers who are seeking…