Category Archives: Cruises

Royal Caribbean announces that Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be the Godmother for Ovation of the Seas

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Fan Bingbing To Become Cruise Industry’s First Chinese Star To Name New Ship Beijing, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today announced that internationally-acclaimed Chinese actress, Fan Bingbing, will be the Godmother for Ovation of the Seas, the world’s newest and most technologically advanced cruise ship. The announcement was made by Dr. Zinan… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean announces 2017-18 year-round and seasonal escapes to Caribbean and Canada now on sale

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Two ships to call Cape Liberty home for first time in summer 2017 MIAMI, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International invites adventure seekers to discover the vibrant cultural wonders and untamed beauty of the most sought-after Caribbean islands and picturesque landscapes of New England and Canada. Departing from the Northeast, Florida and Puerto… Read the full news article

Genting Hong Kong and China Merchants Shekou Holdings to develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into international cruise homeport

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Hong Kong, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality enterprise, has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Merchants Shekou Holdings to jointly develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into an international cruise homeport with the goal to accelerate the growth of the cruise industry… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association honors its Port Executive Partners in recognition of Western Hemisphere Ports Day

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Washington, DC, 2016-Apr-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today honors its Port Executive Partners in recognition of Western Hemisphere Ports Day. Organized by the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), CLIA celebrates the contributions the port community makes to the global cruise industry. “Ports are critical to the cruise experience as… Read the full news article

Viking Ocean Cruises® took delivery of its second ship Viking Sea

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Los Angeles, 2016-Mar-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking Ocean Cruises® (www.vikingoceancruises.com) today announced it took delivery of Viking Sea, the company’s second ship. The delivery ceremony took place today when the ship was presented at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. On April 3, Viking Sea will set sail from Istanbul and will make her way… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas set to introduce newest entertainment lineup

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New and Imaginative Shows Headline Royal Caribbean’s First Ship Built for China Miami, 2016-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Set to introduce another state-of-the-art ship this April with Ovation of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International has pulled back the curtain on its newest entertainment lineup. A product of the largest entertainment production operation at sea,… Read the full news article

Grease to debut with Carlos PenaVega onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas

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MIAMI, 2016-Feb-25 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s more than summer lovin’ for Carlos PenaVega and Royal Caribbean International. The actor, singer and loyal Royal Caribbean cruise-goer is setting his sights on the spring when he will further his connection to the beloved musical and film Grease, this time for its debut on the Royal Caribbean… Read the full news article

Silversea launches wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers looking to recharge both mind and body will find Silversea is offering the perfect blend of enlightening exploration and a holistic approach to rejuvenation with its line-up of more than a dozen wellness-themed expedition cruises sailing in 2016 and 2017. The Wellness Expedition Voyages offered aboard… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International and the Imperial Palace Museum partner to promote traditional culture and arts of China

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Official Countdown to Ovation of the Seas’ Maiden Voyage in China Begins Beijing, 2016-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International and the Imperial Palace Museum (the Palace Museum) held a joint press conference today at a signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement in the Forbidden City’s Jianfu Palace. Ovation of the Seas, Royal… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International announces award recipients of its annual Travel Partners of the Year

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MIAMI, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today announced the award recipients of their annual Travel Partners of the Year for the United States of America and Canada. Cruise Planner – an American Express representative – received their first Chairman’s Award for Overall Achievement, making this their ninth consecutive award and Vacation.com was… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas takes entertainment to the next level with all-new shows and original productions

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World’s Largest Cruise Ship Introduces All-New Shows, Original Productions and More MIAMI, Country, 2016-Jan-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International’s newest and hottest ship yet, Harmony of the Seas – sailing to Europe’s most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean, beginning May 2016 – is setting the stage for an entertainment ensemble unlike anything… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International wins six awards including “Best Cruise Line Overall” at the annual Travvy Awards

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MIAMI, 2016-1-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The votes are in and Royal Caribbean International was once again awarded voted the “Best Cruise Line Overall” and the “Best Cruise Line in the Caribbean” by the travel agent community. The cruise line received a total of six awards at this week’s Travvy Awards ceremony. Royal Caribbean… Read the full news article

Silversea Cruises recognised by Worldwide Cruise Associates as its Top Corporate and Incentive Cruise Partner for 2015

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Rue du Gabian, Monaco, 2016-1-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today announced that is has been recognised by Worldwide Cruise Associates as its Top Corporate and Incentive Cruise Partner for 2015. Each year Worldwide Cruise Associates, a leading supplier of corporate and incentive travel events since 1992, extends the award to its top cruise partner to honour the cruise company’s… Read the full news article

Construction Work Begins on the Newest Silversea Ship at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy

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Genoa, Italy, 2015-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises today celebrated the milestone keel-laying ceremony of its newest ship, Silver MuseSM, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy. The ceremony is a long-standing maritime tradition celebrating the start of a ship’s construction. The action of welding a coin into the keel of the ship… Read the full news article

Star Cruises chefs win three medals at World Master Chefs Competition

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Hong Kong, 2015-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the leading cruise line in Asia Pacific, is pleased to announce that the chefs of Star Cruises had made headlines with their impressive and successful debut at the highly acclaimed World Master Chefs Competition for Cantonese Cuisine, sweeping the competition with three medals, including the… Read the full news article

CLIA 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook reveals global cruise travel continues to grow at a record pace

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Washington, DC, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released the 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, revealing global cruise travel is continuing to grow and evolve at a record pace The industry shows no signs of slowing down, with nearly 24 million passengers expected to sail in 2016, a… Read the full news article

Tiffany & Co. opens its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas

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Tiffany Store Brings Luxury Retail Experience to Oasis of the Seas NEW YORK, 2015-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Tiffany & Co. today announced its first ever free-standing boutique at sea onboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas. The store is located in the ship’s lush Central Park neighborhood and will offer a full… Read the full news article

Booking for Silversea Cruises new ultra-luxury ship Silver Muse starts on 2 November

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Just 286 suites, providing guests with small-ship intimacy 8 restaurants and further creative dining options, offering the ultimate in food choice Monte Carlo, 2015-11-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today announced that guests will be able to book from next Monday, 2 November, for its new flagship, Silver MuseSM, which begins sailing in April 2017…. Read the full news article

Keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship officially laid at STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France

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MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The keel for Royal Caribbean Internationals’ fourth Oasis class ship was officially laid today at the STX shipyard in St. Nazaire, France. This marks an important milestone in the development of the ship, signifying the beginning of its physical construction. During the ceremony, a 1,000-ton block measuring 32-ft by… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel

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MIAMI, 2015-10-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International was awarded “Ocean Cruise Partner of the Year” and “Best Travel Agent Support” by AAA Travel. The award which recognizes a company’s commitment to providing AAA travel agents and members with exemplary travel services and products was presented at the annual AAA Travel Conference in… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line named “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for 3rd consecutive year

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Wiesbaden, 2015-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Cruise Line has been named “Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Line” by the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year. The 22nd annual awards, held on October 17, are voted on by travel professionals and consumers from around the globe and honour the world’s top travel companies for… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association: new peak in U.S. cruise industry expenditures

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Washington, DC, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise lines, their passengers and crew spent a record $21 billion in the U.S. in 2014, up 16 percent since 2010 and representing a new peak in U.S. cruise industry expenditures, according to a new study from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the largest cruise industry trade… Read the full news article

Cruise Lines International Association: Global demand for cruising reached 22.04 million passengers in 2014

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Washington, DC, 2015-10-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Global demand for cruising reached 22.04 million passengers[1] in 2014, up 68 percent from 13.1 million passengers in 2004, according to a new study from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the largest cruise industry trade association and the leading authority of the global cruise community. Since 2013,… Read the full news article

Star Cruises: SuperStar Libra will be homeported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from 4 November 2015

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Hong Kong, 2015-10-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises, the Leading Cruise Line in the Asia-Pacific, is excited to announce that its magnificent vessel, SuperStar Libra will be homeported in Haikou, China at Hainan Province from 4 November 2015, to commence multiple short destination cruises to Halong Bay, Danang and Hue in Vietnam until 30 March… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean: unprecedented seven-day WOW sale, Sept. 24 through Sept. 30

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Vacationers Enjoy More and Save on Experiences that Last a Lifetime MIAMI, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Fall is underway and school is back in session making it the perfect time for culturally-curious and adventure-seeking travelers to plan their upcoming winter holiday escapes, next summer’s travel possibilities and vacation respites throughout the year.  To… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International adds new ‘Gold Card’ membership tier to celebrate the first birthday of Club Royal

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MIAMI, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has announced the addition of a new ‘Gold Card’ membership tier to celebrate the first birthday of Club Royal, its industry-leading reward and recognition programme for travel agents. The birthday celebrations also marked the launch of a unique ‘Virtual Queue’ competition, which gives agents the… Read the full news article

Norwegian Escape successfully completed her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River

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Wiesbaden, Germany, 2015-9-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, has successfully completed her approximately 24-hour long conveyance along the Ems River, reaching her final destination in Eemshaven, Netherlands at 8:30 am (local time in Germany) on Saturday, September 19. The completion of… Read the full news article

Norwegian Cruise Line’s soon to be largest ship in its fleet Norwegian Escape floated out from its building dock in Germany

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Wiesbaden, 2015-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, was floated out of Meyer Werft’s covered building dock II on Saturday, August 15 in Papenburg, Germany, where the 164.600-ton ship has been under construction since September 2014. Beginning at approximately 09:15 local time,… Read the full news article

Royal Caribbean International, Singapore Tourism Board and Changi Airport Group to promote cruising out of Singapore and attract the largest number of overseas fly-cruise guests

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SINGAPORE, 2015-8-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International has signed a first-ever multi-million dollar marketing collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) to promote cruising out of Singapore and, in turn, attract the cruise line’s largest number of overseas fly-cruise guests here. The tripartite collaboration – which runs… Read the full news article

Silversea launches Grand Expeditions sailing from October 2015

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Guests save 20% off cruise fares paired with connecting land adventure Monte Carlo, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury expedition cruise line Silversea is thrilled to announce the launch of Grand Expeditions. Sailing from October 2015, Silversea has created five epic, once-in-a-lifetime combined voyages, each offering guests a unique experience from sea, to land, to… Read the full news article