Single travellers save over £600 on Royal Clipper Caribbean Christmas Cruise with Friendship Travel

  London, United Kingdom, 2021-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent solo travellers can enjoy a magical 8-day adventure aboard The Royal Clipper boat (the world’s largest five-mast sailing boat based in Barbados) with NO single supplement on outside cabins, making an overall saving of £625 on normal prices. The total cost for the package… Read the full press release

Viking voted Best Ocean Cruise Line and Best River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler

Viking Tops Both Categories Together for First Time in 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Oct-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) for the first time has been voted both the Best Ocean Cruise Line and River Cruise Line by Condé Nast Traveler in the publication’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. Viking is the only cruise line… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship Spectrum of the Seas to Singapore

Asia’s Largest, Most Innovative Ship Will Visit Destinations as soon as October 2022, Quantum of the Seas Extends its Season Through April 2022 SINGAPORE, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Holidaymakers will have much to celebrate when Royal Caribbean International brings Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas, to Singapore for the long-awaited comeback of cruising… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises’ private island Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve welcomes hundreds of tiny Loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings

Ocean Cay has become a thriving and breath-taking habitat for guests to enjoy, full of indigenous species flourishing both ashore and in the surrounding marine environment More than six nests and hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings have been identified on MSC Cruises’ marine reserve private island The waters around the former industrial site have been… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises inspires travellers to rediscover the world through its first international television commercial

Iconic photographer Steve McCurry stars as the commercial’s protagonist, channelling the curiosity of Silversea’s guests Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has launched its first international television commercial, inspiring curious travellers to rediscover the world. Part of an integrated, multi-channel advertising campaign that includes print, digital, and social… Read the full press release

World’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Sea to debut in the U.S. and Europe

Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas Invites Families to Reimagine What’s Possible starting March 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Paving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world’s largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean: New York debut of the iconic Oasis of the Seas

One of the World’s Largest, Most Innovative Ships, Oasis of the Seas Marks the Official Start of its Debut Season in the New York Area New York, USA, 2021-Sep-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Memorable vacations from the Northeast are back and bolder than ever. Royal Caribbean marked its comeback in the Big Apple with the highly anticipated… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises announces return of cruising in Antarctica with three of its ships departing from Chilean ports

Leveraging its destination expertise, Silversea collaborated closely with Chilean authorities, industry bodies and other stakeholders to lead the return of Antarctica travel Miami, FL, 2021-Sep-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has reached an agreement with the Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season,… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association opens registration for Ireland Selling Cruise Day (IRE)

Washington, DC, USA, 2021-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has announced that the trade can now register for its ‘Selling Cruise Day’, which will return to Dublin on November 11, 2021. It marks the first in-person event CLIA will have held in Ireland since 2019. Attendance is… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises expand their RCL CARES program to ensure travel professionals see an incremental payout at the time of booking

Instant Booking Bonus Leads the Way During Travel Partner Appreciation Month MIAMI, FL, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises are celebrating travel advisors and their commitment to the cruise lines with a new promotion to help kick off Travel Partner Appreciation Month. The Instant Booking Bonus will instantly give travel… Read the full press release

Viking’s new 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise: 138 days, 28 countries, 57 ports, overnight stays in 11 cities

With Longer Voyages More Popular Than Ever, 138-Day World Cruise Visits 28 Countries and 57 Ports Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) today (August 26, 2021) announced its new 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise, which will span 138 days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. As… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International’s Harmony of the Seas returns to Europe as it sets sail from its new summer home in Barcelona

Harmony of the Seas is the first Oasis Class Ship Back in Europe, Sailing 7-night Cruises from Barcelona, Spain MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer home in Barcelona, Spain yesterday, marking Royal Caribbean International’s harmonious return to Western Europe. Joining Jewel and Anthem of the Seas in getting back to delivering the memorable Europe… Read the full press release

Sail LUNA Announces Special Vacation Promotions for Upcoming Season

Virgin Islands, 2021-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sail LUNA, an all-inclusive, luxury yacht charter based in the Caribbean, recently announced new special promotions for the upcoming season. LUNA has three queen-size air-conditioned cabins, each with en-suite bathroom, and sleeps up to six guests. Charters include all meals, full ship’s bar, modern facilities, and use… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces new season of Australian domestic sailings on board Ovation of the Seas

As international travel restrictions remain in place, Royal Caribbean is hopeful that a pathway will soon be established to resume cruising locally SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced a new season of Australian domestic sailings on board returning favourite Ovation of the Seas. Ovation will sail from Sydney 13… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean to Bring Back complete lineup of ships by Spring 2022

Global Cruise Line to Bring Back Full Fleet by Spring 2022 MIAMI, FL, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 3, 2021) announced that its complete lineup of ships will be sailing by spring 2022. Spanning cruises from the Big Apple to the Down Under, the next group of returning ships and… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean extends British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021

Anthem of the Seas Will Offer Additional British Isles Sailings from Southampton, England in September and October LONDON/MIAMI, 2021-Aug-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today (Aug. 4, 2021) announced the extension of its British Isles sailings for Anthem of the Seas through October 2021. Since early July, Anthem has been sailing from Southampton and welcoming thousands of U.K. residents… Read the full press release

MSC Group, Fincantieri and Snam team up to design and build the world’s first oceangoing hydrogen-powered cruise ship

Partnership will initially conduct feasibility study to examine requirements to build the ship and its supply infrastructure Aim is to bring attention to the need for the take up of hydrogen fuel in shipping to achieve decarbonisation and to attract much-needed public and private investments to make this possible at scale Initiative part of MSC’s… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises unveils completely re-designed kids’ area and line-up of brand-new kids’ entertainment onboard MSC Seashore

A larger-than-ever dedicated kids’ area with futuristic space-themed rooms The family experience has been re-designed with brand-new activities, specially created to amaze children of all ages 98 hours of kids and family entertainment per seven-night sailing, endless fun for everyone! Geneva, Switzerland , 2021-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — MSC Cruises today (21 June, 2021) released… Read the full press release

MSC Cruises publishes its 2020 Sustainability Report

Report focuses on how MSC Cruises navigated the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapted its operations and prepared for the return of guests and crew Outlines how the Company’s Industry-leading Health & Safety Protocol allowed a safe and sustainable resumption sailing in the Western Med in August 2020 And despite the pandemic, how MS… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean: Serenade of the Seas Opens First Alaska Cruise Season Since 2019

Serenade of the Seas Opens First Alaska Cruise Season Since 2019, Ahead of Second Ship, Ovation of the Seas, Joining in August MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jul-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The great Alaska adventure is now underway – Royal Caribbean is back and bolder than ever as the first cruise line to sail to the Last Frontier… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises opens exclusive pre-sale on its World Cruise 2024, entitled ‘Far East-West’

Amid unprecedented demand for extended voyages, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line today opened an exclusive pre-sale for its 132-day World Cruise 2024 with a cinematic extravaganza Miami, FL, 2021-Jul-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises today (July 14, 2021) opened an exclusive pre-sale on its World Cruise 2024, entitled ‘Far East-West.’ Responding to a… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises to convert Silver Wind to an ice-class, ultra-luxury expedition ship

The renovation of the 274-guest, ultra-luxury liner expands Silversea’s Antarctic expedition options, which will include a solar eclipse voyage in 2021 Monaco, Europe, 2021-Jul-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the global leader in ultra-luxury and expedition travel, is set to enhance its global fleet with the conversion of Silver Wind to an ice-class, ultra-luxury expedition… Read the full press release

Handling Specialty to design and build Underwater Lifts, Diving Boards and Trampoline for Royal Caribbean

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — To have recently landed a project that can be identified as a company’s largest fixed price contract in its long history is reason enough to celebrate, but when it’s with a corporation who is intimately familiar with your work and company values, that validates an organization’s… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas welcomed guests and the first cruise ship to do so from PortMiami

Freedom of the Seas Kicks off an Adventure-packed Summer of Family Vacations with Fourth of July Weekend Cruise from Miami MIAMI, FL, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — It’s official, Royal Caribbean International is back in the U.S. and delivering the long overdue cruise vacations that families and travelers of all ages have missed. A nearly 16-month journey… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas to set sail from Southampton from 7th July 2021

LONDON, UK, 2021-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (June 29, 2021), Anthem of the Seas arrived in Southampton before taking UK holidaymakers to new heights on staycation cruises this summer. The first of Royal Caribbean International’s global fleet to once again welcome guests in Europe, Anthem comes complete with the world’s tallest observation capsule at sea, the North Star – an… Read the full press release

Viking Sky welcomed guests on board in Reykjavík

New “Welcome Back” Voyages Mark Viking’s Return to Nordic Countries Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated today (June 28, 2021) the latest milestone in its return to service as guests were welcomed on board in Iceland. Over the weekend, guests boarded the award-winning Viking Sky® in Reykjavík, where the… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises promotes Barbara Muckermann to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Travel industry veteran to spearhead global, guest-centered market approach for iconic luxury line Monaco, Europe, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Silversea Cruises, the leading global, ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line, today (June 23, 2021) announced the promotion of Barbara Muckermann to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. In her new role, Muckermann, who most… Read the full press release

Silversea Cruises unveils two new Venetian Society Reunion sailings for 2022

Miami, FL, 2021-Jun-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises today (June 24, 2021) unveiled two new Venetian Society Reunion sailings for 2022, offering members of Silversea’s close-knit loyalty program the chance to reunite at sea. As well as saving 5% on the cruise fare, Venetian Society members will enjoy an… Read the full press release

Viking to restart its European river operations in July 2021

Following Restart of Ocean Operations in England and Bermuda, Viking Prepares to Restart European River Cruises Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) celebrated today  (June 16, 2021) that France and Portugal have reopened to American travelers. As of this week, both countries now allow vaccinated visitors from the U.S. to… Read the full press release

Viking Orion sails from Hamilton to the new Bermuda Escape itinerary

Viking Orion Currently Sailing First of Eight Roundtrip Departures from Hamilton; Space Still Available Los Angeles, CA, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Viking® (www.viking.com) welcomed American guests on board for the first time in 15 months today (June 15, 2021) in Bermuda, as the company continues its successful restart of operations. Guests boarded the… Read the full press release