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TX spars with CCL over vax
Tuesday | Jun 8 2021CARNIVAL Cruise Line (CCL) has confirmed its plans for a Jul restart from the Port of Galveston for vaccinated guests, which Governor of Texas Greg Abbott (pictured) has responded to with a ban on vaccine passports.
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Venice cruises resume
Tuesday | Jun 8 2021THE first post-pandemic ship to leave Venice has done so amid protest, with locals objecting to the passage of large vessels through the Venetian Lagoon.
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SOS. We need a cruise
Tuesday | Jun 8 2021ADVENTURE tours & activities operator Cairns Adventure Group has called for domestic cruising to resume to help stimulate the recovery of the visitor economy.
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RCI to be fully operational by Dec
Monday | Jun 7 2021ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) has expanded its American comeback for the northern summer, with Freedom of the Seas to kick off the line’s return in its home market in time for Independence Day.
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WA agents still smiling
Monday | Jun 7 2021UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises and Lindblad Expeditions hosted an event in Perth recently, with about 40 WA agents sharing a drink as they looked forward to a brighter future.
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Diamond Princess to Singapore
Friday | Jun 4 2021PRINCESS Cruises has released details of its 2022/23 South East Asia Cruise and Cruisetour program, which will see the MedallionClass Diamond Princess (pictured) homeported in Singapore for four months between Dec and Mar.
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Spike in P&O Vanuatu support
Friday | Jun 4 2021P&O Cruises Australia is continuing its partnership with the Pacific islands this month, supporting the Vanuatu Women’s Beach Volleyball team as it vies for selection for the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.
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Hurtigruten pole-to-pole
Thursday | Jun 3 2021HURTIGRUTEN Expeditions has launched two pole-to-pole cruises for next year, and is urging the travel trade to get on board to capitalise on strong demand for the iconic itineraries.
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Scenic 2022 Europe out
Thursday | Jun 3 2021SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours will have a new Enrichment Manager on board its Europe river cruises for 2022, as part of a newly-released program featuring additional included Scenic Enrich Experiences.
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Silversea extends agent pay
Wednesday | Jun 2 2021SILVERSEA Cruises has extended its commitment to Australian travel advisors, with a continuation of its bonus commission offer, which sees a cash bonus of $270 paid to travel agencies within 45 days of confirmed new bookings.