The Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas has been formally designated a ‘Hope Spot’. Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Foundation Board Member and Chair of the Executive Committee & Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group has been named the Hope Spot Champion. The prestigious recognition was awarded by Mission
Oceania Cruises is offering a lineup of immersive experiences across the Mediterranean in 2024. Sailing from cities including Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens and London aboard Marina, Riviera, Sirena and Oceania Cruises’ newest ship, Vista. Sailings range from seven days to a 59-day Grand Voyage from Miami to Rome. There are
Azamara has released 73 itineraries for 2025, including two brand-new voyages visiting Canada for the first time since 2017. Along with these itineraries comes the debut of double-night stays, giving guests two overnights to explore one destination at their leisure. The new double-night stays lets guests spend three days and
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is seeking agents’ views on sustainability and responsible travel. The cruise association is sending a questionnaire to almost 10,000 member agents across the UK – results will be used to “help shape future trade-friendly resources and training materials about cruise line leadership in environmental technologies
Emerald Sakara, the second custom-built, luxury yacht from Emerald Cruises has successfully completed its sea trials in Vietnam. The ship departed Halong Shipyard on 3 July, where all major systems were tested and the yacht was certified for guest operations. A short video documenting the sea trial can be viewed
P&O Cruises has announced a new shore experience in partnership with Time Out. The Flavours of Lisbon by Time Out and P&O Cruises will offer guests a taste of local food with a hands-on cooking class in the world-famous Time Out Market and discover the Baixa district’s Pink Street. The
