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HAL is testing renewable fuels aboard Rotterdam
Holland America Line recently announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100 per cent low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 27, 2024, and will operate one of its four engines using low carbon intensity oil derived from organic waste or residues and certified according to the EU Renewable Energy Directive while in the Fjords. The GoodFuels MR1-100 sustainable biofuel supplied by FincoEnergies will...
Virgin Voyages confirms delivery date for Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages has confirmed the delivery of the fourth vessel in its fleet, the Brilliant Lady. Hitting the high seas in September of 2025, this ship will embark on the ultimate cross-country sea trip with a series of longer itineraries up to 14 nights, unlike anything Virgin Voyages has offered before. For her inaugural season, Brilliant Lady’s North American tour will feature highly requested homeports and iconic ports of calls like New York City to Bermuda and Canada, Los Angeles to Mexico, Miami to the ABC Islands, and Seattle to Alaska, along with one epic voyage through...
HAL launches “Glacier Guarantee” on Alaska sailings
Holland America Line has launched a Glacier Guarantee, offered on Alaska departures from now through September 2025. Under the guarantee, if Holland America Line does not visit an Alaska glacier, guests are eligible to receive a Future Cruise Credit equal to 15 percent of their cruise fare. "Our guests, and especially first-time guests, are understandably as obsessed with Alaska's glaciers as we are, and our new Glacier Guarantee underlines our confidence in providing unforgettable glacier sightings on our Alaska cruises and Cruisetours," said Kacy Cole, chief marketing...
CLIA’s Hall of Fame Cruise award winners announced at Cruise360
Cruise360, the cruise industry's largest official conference, recently wrapped up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Now in its 19th year, the conference was held at the Broward County Convention Center from April 16 to April 21 and drew a crowd of 1,250 advisor attendees (99 percent of whom were current CLIA members) as well as more than 300 exhibitors and sponsors in attendance. CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards During the conference, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced the 2024 CLIA Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Award winners during the CLIA Hall of Fame...
Hard Rock, Seminole & Royal Caribbean unveil partnership
Hard Rock International, Seminole Gaming and Royal Caribbean Group brands, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, today unveiled a global partnership that will benefit both vacationers and team members of the brands. Travellers around the world can take advantage of accommodations, meals, discounts and more at Hard Rock and Seminole casinos, hotels and cafes, and on Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises vacations based on the milestone announcement made by two of South Florida’s largest private employers. Many benefits to enjoy The millions of combined...
Oceania shows off new Mediterranean cruises for 2025
Oceania Cruises has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days through Europe. The line’s Marina and Nautica will set sail on enticing voyages taking in iconic islands in the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic; well-loved European resort towns and bustling cities, and lesser-known ports of call. Cities including Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, Rome and Lisbon frame the 16 voyages, allowing the ships to meander from lively jet-set resort towns such as Monte Carlo, Cannes, Positano and Sorrento, to hidden gems including Tirana and Sarande in Albania;...
Explore Antarctica with Atlas Ocean Voyages in 2025-2026
Atlas Ocean Voyages has released details of Polar Expeditions by Atlas to Antarctica beginning October 2025 to March 2026 are now available for bookings. Offering 37 departures aboard the expedition yacht fleet of World Voyager, World Navigator and World Traveller, this will mark the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region. Atlas Ocean Voyages President and CEO James Rodriguez. Said: “Antarctica continues to be the most popular and in-demand region for Atlas Ocean Voyages. We look forward to once again positioning all three expedition yachts in...
Scenic partners with country star, Terri Clark for Rhine cruise
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has announced an exclusive partnership with Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee and country music icon, Terri Clark, for a journey along the Rhine River. The eight-day Rhine Highlights cruise, aboard the lavish 159 passenger Scenic Pearl, will embark from Basel, Switzerland on April 2, 2025, and conclude in the enchanting city of Amsterdam on April 9. Including all amenities, this sailing offers guests the unparalleled opportunity to travel with one of Canada’s most beloved music stars. Best Available Offer fares start at CAD $5,445 per person....