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Lindblad rebrand

NATIONAL Geographic will take more of the spotlight in its partnership with Lindblad Expeditions under a rebrand.

Kia ora to Auckland

AUCKLAND Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson has hailed the “vital role” played by the cruise industry in the city’s visitor economy.

Porthole 15 Aug 24

ANYBODY who has been on a cruise can attest to the sheer amount of food available, and when on holiday, it’s common and easy to be tempted to push healthy habits to the side.

On location inAuckland 15 Aug 24

Virgin adds ‘Marvelous’ celestial voyages

VIRGIN Voyages has launched its new Marvelous Voyages Collection, including its first-ever Solar Eclipse Voyage in 2026.

Agents explore Fiordland

KIWI cruise company Heritage Expeditions treated agents from Australia and New Zealand to a three-day expedition cruise of Fiordland, ahead of the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s annual conference.

Take it as a good fish…?

IT’S “Norway all the way” for Hurtigruten, which has recently launched a refreshing new campaign platform.

AKTG secures funds

CRYSTAL Cruises’ parent company Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) has secured US$500 million of financing from multinational investment bank Citigroup to fund its continued expansion.

Regent gets Rocky

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises is enhancing select Alaska voyages next year, with a new six-night land program featuring Rocky Mountaineer.

Princess ups wi-fi

PRINCESS Cruises has improved its connectivity with the launch of MedallionNet Max, a new level of wi-fi.