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Destinations done differently

LUXURY cruise passengers are shifting the way that they engage with destinations, a number of cruise executives revealed to Cruise Weekly’s sister publication, Travel Daily.

Agents get a whiff of Cologne

DURING Avalon Waterways’ recent training charter (see page 1), Avalon Envision called into Cologne, one of Germany’s largest cities.

NCLH’s board shake-up

FOUR Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) directors have agreed to resign and have been replaced by new independent members, following pressure from activist shareholder Elliott Investment, with CEO John Chidsey as chairman.

Avalon celebrates the small wins

AVALON Waterways is continuing to compete in an increasingly tight river cruise market by making marginal gains in areas such as onboard environment and ship design, the line’s president Pam Hoffee revealed to Cruise Weekly.

Casablanca triple call

GLOBAL Ports Holding’s Casablanca Cruise Port marked its first-ever triple ship call last week, a milestone which the parent company said reinforces its “position as a key gateway to Morocco and a growing hub within the global cruise network”.

Porthole 30 Mar 26

THE opportunity to live on a private island is closer than it may seem, with several island properties across Australia on sale, starting from $750,000.

On location on boardAvalon Envision 30 Mar 26

Avalon’s “relaxed luxury” ideal for Aus

AVALON Waterways believes its style of cruising is ideally suited toward Australian guests, president Pam Hoffee told CW, as the line attempts to court more passengers from Down Under.

RSSC’s new Era of Exploration

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a 150-night global voyage, its ‘2029 World Cruise – Eras of Exploration’ sailing on board the Seven Seas Mariner.

Ponant’s new cruisers

LUXURY cruise line Ponant has its sights on a new generation of clients, as it embarks on a mission to expand its reputation in Australia and around the globe.