ART AND ARCHITECTURE CIRCLES OF INTERESTSM FROM REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES HIGHLIGHT CLASSIC CREATIONS - Distinguished expert Lisa Hahn leads inspiring journeys that reveal the intriguing histories behind the world’s greatest art treasures
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
2008-01-28 11:46:31
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has scheduled three Circles of Interest enrichment programs focusing on art and architecture for 2008. Circles of Interest feature exclusive onboard and shore-side experiences delivered by world-class lecturers, instructors and authorities from the realms of art, cuisine, history, environmental conservation, photography and wellness.
HURTIGRUTEN UNVEILS POTPOURRI OF SAVINGS OFFERS FOR PASSENGERS BOOKING A 2008 CRUISE ALONG NORWAY'S SCENIC COAST
Hurtigruten
2008-01-28 11:36:41
What has been called "The World's Most Beautiful Voyage" is now being offered with several opportunities for savings. Travelers can save up to $500 when booking select Hurtigruten's Norwegian Coastal Voyage between March and December 2008 with those booking a southbound voyage receiving a free shore excursion - either the Lofoten or the Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral Tour. This discount can be combined with free trans-Atlantic air for both guests on the 12-day sailings or free companion air on the six- and seven-day itineraries for departures on select ships between Mar. 1- April 30 and Oct. 1-Dec. 15, 2008 if booked by March 15. Or passengers can get 50% off the fare for a companion during May and September sailings. Special four-day land packages are also being offered for use in conjunction with the cruise-only sailings at rates of $689 to $879 per person, double.
2007 A BANNER YEAR FOR NICHE CRUISE MARKETING ALLIANCE
NCMA
2008-01-28 11:18:45
With growth from 11 to 15 member lines, the incorporation of a new Certified Niche Cruise Agent designation that attracted 250 agents to its online training system, and training of more than 1200 new niche cruise specialists, the Niche Cruise Marketing Alliance experienced a banner year in 2007. "As successful as 2007 was, we are looking forward to an even more exciting year in 2008," said NCMA Executive Director Larry Dessler. "We hope to introduce a new "Open House" training program for agents that will be scheduled independently of trade shows and provide an extended program for agents who would receive their Certified Niche Cruise Specialist designation upon graduation from the training. "We are developing a series of webinars (web-based live training programs) to offer a wide variety of training subjects presented on the web", Dessler said. These new programs are scheduled to begin in March.
Kristiansand joins Cruise Baltic
Cruise Baltic Newsletter
2008-01-28 11:05:05
A new member has already joined Cruise Baltic – Kristiansand, Norway. It has become Cruise Baltic’s 26th destination. During the past years, Kristiansand has focused on the cruise market. This has resulted in 27 port calls in 2007 and an all time high of 52,000 passengers beating 2006’s 38,000.
More companies focus on the Baltic Sea Region
Cruise Baltic Newsletter
2008-01-28 11:03:09
When the year’s first cruise ships sail out into the Baltic Sea, it will be with more new companies as well as larger ships from companies that already know their way around the region. Carnival ships are well known from the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.
Spaniards discover the Baltic Sea Region
Cruise Baltic Newsletter
2008-01-28 11:01:11
The Spanish tourists’ demand for cruises in the Baltic Sea Region is on the rise. Many Spanish cruise companies have acknowledged that. For the third year in a row, Pullmantur Cruises continues its success in the Baltic Sea Region and more than doubles its capacity with Empress of the Seas.
CLIA LAUNCHES ONLINE 'ONE-STOP' BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER FOR AGENCY AND AGENT MEMBERS
CLIA
2008-01-28 10:57:42
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is now offering a new online "Your Business Resource Center" for its travel agency and agent members. The free benefit is designed to create a "one-stop shop" for many of the necessities of operating a small business, from various kinds of insurance to training resources, financial services, destination information and business management.
Enchanted Islands - The Galapagos Islands With Tandayapa, Ecuador
travmedia.com/uk
2008-01-28 09:14:58
Cruises for Nature / Expedition Cruising (UK) have chartered the comfortable air-conditioned 98-foot motor-yacht, Galapagos Adventurer V, for 15-guests on their wildlife and photography tours of the Galapagos Islands in September and October 2008.
Oceania Cruises ' CCR raised to 'B+' with stable outlook after ...
forbes.com
2008-01-28 09:04:05
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its corporate credit rating rating on Miami-based premium cruise line Oceania Cruises Inc to 'B+' from 'B' with a stable outlook.
Cruise ship watchdog program still needs tweaks
ktuu.com
2008-01-28 09:00:21
A program that places marine watchdogs on cruise ships is facing higher-than-expected costs. Voters approved the Ocean Ranger program in August 2006 to ensure the large tourist vessels follow environmental regulations and other rules. The program places U.S. Coast Guard-certified marine engineers onboard the ships.
MARSEILLES-FOS 2007 RESULTS/2008 OUTLOOK
Port of Marseilles-Fos
2008-01-28 06:20:06
With a 0.6% increase on 2006, Marseilles handled a record 2,038,000 passengers in 2007 - underlined by a 14% rise in cruise visitors, which at 429,000 now accounts for 21% of the port’s passenger activity compared with 6% ten years ago. Ferry carryings dipped 1.4%, with Corsica and Tunisia up a point on 859,000 and 258,000 respectively but Algeria down 9% on 461,000 due to stricter Customs controls and low-cost airline competition. In contrast, the cruise sector’s contribution sailed past a target of 400,000 for the year. ‘Home port’ passengers rose 43% on 2006 and at 110,000 now represent a quarter of the cruise total. The number of passengers in transit rose by 7% to 319,000. Aiming for one million cruise passengers a year by 2011, the port authority launched a concession tender last June offering private management of the Marseille Provence Cruise Center and designated berths in return for the volume guarantee. Results of the call for tenders should be known in the first half of this year. Ro-ro traffic grew 6% on 2006 to reach 4.3 million tonnes while cruise passengers beat a 400,000 target with a 10% increase to 415,000. This number is set to more than double from 2011 following a recent concession tender offering management of the port’s main cruise facilities to a private operator in return for minimum annual throughput of one million passengers.
Belle de l’Adriatique starts Mediterranean season
Off Radar Weekly News
2008-01-28 05:19:12
CroisiEurope’s CroisiMer brand starts its 2008 Mediterranean season this Friday from Nice with cruises aboard the Belle de l’Adriatique to St. Tropez, Cannes and Monaco.
Middle East cruising hots up
Off Radar Weekly News
2008-01-28 05:13:22
Despite the pirate attack in 2005 off the coast of Somalia on Seabourn’s Seabourn Spirit, more and more operators are looking towards the Middle East as a new area for cruises, not just the Arabian Gulf but also the Red Sea. Two vessels are based this winter in the Red Sea offering fly-cruises for British and Scandinavian passengers.
Chinese New Year cruises on SuperStar Virgo
Off Radar Weekly News
2008-01-2
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