MSC Cruises’ entire fleet has achieved ISO 21070:2017 certification for marine environmental protection. The certification specifies procedures for the shipboard management of waste, including handling, collection, separation, marking, treatment, and storage. It also describes the ship-to-shore interface and the delivery of waste from the ship to port reception facilities. The
Secret Atlas is headed to the Southern Hemisphere for a 12-day Antarctica Cruise and a 15-day South Georgia cruise onboard the MV Polar Pioneer. The cruises will take place on 1st January 2024 and 24th February 2024 respectively. The ship will depart from Ushuaia, Argentina on New Year’s Day 2024,
PONANT has launched its first artists in residence this summer. Three internationally renowned classical dancers are embarking aboard Le Bougainville, including the ballerina Eugénie Drion. Dancers on deck include Eugénie Drion, Isaac Lopes Gomes and Tristan Ridel, with photographer and artistic director Albane Drion. PONANT says the artists will be
Princess Cruises has appointed Nick Hughes as its new Sales Director for UK and Europe. He will replace Rachel Poultney to lead the sales team, effective from October 17. Hughes was Sales Director, Tour Operations for dnata B2B, across the Gold Medal (and previously) Travel 2 brands. He sits on
AIDA Cruises has launched new summer 2023 itineraries for its ships AIDAdiva, AIDAmar and AIDAnova. A variety of attractive northern travel options is now available. The new cruises can be booked from August 3, 2022. AIDAnova will sail from Kiel for the seven-day “Baltic Sea from Kiel” or the 14-day
Disney Cruise Line will offer fall vacations that take families coast-to-coast in 2023, including special sailings and the fleet’s first-ever departures from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Cruises will depart from Florida, California and New York, featuring special events including Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises. Sharon Siskie, Senior
