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Philippines wants in on cruising cash

PHILIPPINES Department of Tourism Undersecretary Benito Bengzon says he wants his country to lure more cruise ships to contribute to its growing tourism economy.

Bursting Sensation

AN APPARENT burst water pipe on board Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Sensation docked in Florida last Fri was the cause of major headaches for its passengers, with in-cabin flooding and air conditioning problems forcing a delay in the ship’s departure.

Porthole 11 Oct 19

NEWLY appointed Royal Caribbean ANZ MD Gavin Smith was in fine form earlier this week during a function to kick off the company’s 2019 Australasian cruise season (see page one).

en route toMoscow, Russia 11 Oct 19

CW breaking news – Viking Expedition Cruises launches

Viking Cruises debuts new expedition cruising product.  Viking Cruises has just confirmed the rollout of its…

Local RCL head departs after 15 months

ROYAL Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has revealed that Gavin Smith will return to his former role of MD Australia and NZ effective immediately, replacing Susan Bonner who departs after holding the position since Jun 2018 (CW breaking news y’day).

Meet the Hurtigruten team

HURTIGRUTEN has formally introduced the newest members of its fast-growing Australian team, with new faces coming on board across sales, marketing and communications.

Oceania Aquamar Spa

OCEANIA Cruises has announced the debut of the Aquamar Spa + Vitality Center, a new wellness and spa experience that forms part of the brand’s OceaniaNEXT initiative.

Evolving the Galapagos

GALAPAGOS Islands cruise operator Ecoventura has announced plans to launch a third luxury Mega-Yacht in 2021.

Coming to America

MSC Cruises’ first Meraviglia Class smart ship MSC Meraviglia has made her inaugural visit to North America, arriving in New York earlier this week.