AUSTRALIAN delegates have taken the stage at Seatrade Cruise Global to underscore the success of the sector’s revival Down Under (CW 24 Mar). The country sent a large presence to this year’s Seatrade conference in Florida, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) joining with the Australian Cruise Association (ACA) to showcase the renewed strength of the local cruise market. The delegation also included tourism representatives from most states and territories, as well as Tourism Australia. They also paired with the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA) to advertise the enduring appea ..read more

CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) hosted the first event in its CLIA LIVE series for 2023 this week, setting sail from Melbourne. The popular seminar series will travel to five cities across Australia this year. The Melbourne event was held on Wed and Thu, and will be followed by events in Sydney (04-05 Apr), Adelaide (09-10 May), Perth (16-17 May), and Brisbane (23-24 May). Last chance tickets are available in Perth, but other cities are now sold out. The events bring CLIA travel advisors together for in-person training from dozens of leading cruise brands. The two-day seminar for ..read more

TRUE North Adventure Cruises has relaunched True North II, adding a second vessel to its fleet (CW 02 Nov 2022). The ship was launched today following an extensive refit in Fremantle. The 36-metre adventure-yacht is now set to join True North on Western Australia’s Kimberley coast. The ship will have capacity for 20 guests, and just like the True North, it will feature dedicated adventure boats and a helicopter. The vessel’s cruise schedule commences on Wed, with new itineraries including fishing and snorkelling at the Montebello Islands, seeing the solar eclipse at Ningaloo Reef, new four- an ..read more

MSC Cruises’ MSC Magnifica has made her maiden call in Darwin today, 87 days into her 119-day world cruise from Genoa. This visit marks MSC’s last port of call in Australia for the season, with Magnifica heading to Indonesia after a full day in Darwin. In honour of the maiden call, MSC has organised events to welcome visitors, inviting travel advisors to familiarise themselves with the MSC offering. “We have been delighted by the positive feedback from agent partners who have toured MSC Magnifica,” Commercial Director Lisa Teiotu said. “The sales for our 2025 World Cruise recently opened, so h ..read more

BOOK a Ponant or Paul Gauguin Cruises voyage through Creative Cruising and receive $500 cash back, and more. Limited to the first 10 bookings, reservations must be made before the end of next month. In addition, travellers will receive $150 per stateroom, while new-to-brand guests will also receive a “double welcome offer” of $800pp. Those who book early can also take advantage of Ponant bonus savings of up to 30% off the brochure fare – call 1300 362 599. The post Creative offer appeared first on Cruise Weekly ..read more

Australia takes the stage at Florida cruise conference, MSC into Darwin, True North II is here, CLIA LIVE launches in Mel, Creative Cruising offer, and more. Click here to download Cruise Weekly for Friday 31st March 2023 The post CW for Fri 31 Mar 2023 appeared first on Cruise Weekly ..read more

DISNEY Cruise Line (DCL) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) yesterday announced they will bring “magical” cruise vacations to Southeast Asia, under a recently signed memorandum of understanding. As revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences & Products Chair Josh D’Amaro and Singapore’s Minister for Transport S. Iswaran, DCL will home port a brand new ship, thought to be the former Global Dream (CW 17 Nov 2022) exclusively in Singapore year-round for at least five years, beginning in 2025. Guests will enjoy innovative Disney experiences along with entertainment, world-class dining, and belove ..read more

CELEBRITY Cruises’ next Edge series ship will bring a new “flex fuel” engine to the industry. The fifth ship in the Edge series will feature the collaborative efforts of Celebrity’s parent company Royal Caribbean Group, Finnish power firm Wartsila, and shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique. The new engine model will offer unmatched fuel flexibility, with the ability to use three types of fuel, including methanol. “As we innovate our ship design and offerings, we’re also focused on equally evolving the fuel and technology landscape that powers them,” Royal Caribbean Group President & Chief Exe ..read more

RECENTLY launched crypto-orientated travel agency wentravel has added its first cruise deals, with Emerald Cruises voyages available from $3,075. Emerald’s Majestic Mekong River Cruise is currently the only voyage able to be booked on wentravel, with the departure from Pnomh Penh and Ho Chi Minh City able to be booked HERE. Bespoke elements include bonus premium drinks packages. Wentravel was launched earlier in the month, as a partnership between TRAVLR and RelayPay. The post wentravel cruise appeared first on Cruise Weekly ..read more

SURVITEC has secured the contract for the implementation of an inert gas system for an LNG cruise ship, thought to be for Japanese company NYK Group. Scheduled for delivery in 2025, there is also an option for a second vessel. “While our inert gas systems have already gained widespread use in other ship types, the passenger ship sector has only recently begun to explore the technology,” Survitec Managing Director Fire Systems Mark Clegg said. The post New IG contract appeared first on Cruise Weekly ..read more