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12 Jun 24

WITH Joel Katz

CW breaking news – Deb Corbett promoted to Ponant CEO APAC

The experienced cruise industry executive is stepping up after almost a decade with the line. Ponant…

A Ray of light for younger passengers

SILVERSEA’S bold plan to adapt to an evolving luxury market is about to mark a major milestone, with the line’s second Nova-class vessel, Silver Ray, preparing to embark on her maiden voyage on 15 Jun in the Mediterranean.

Cunard reveals 2025 event line-up

CUNARD Line has revealed its 2025 Event Voyages program, taking place across Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria, which will feature experts from the worlds of arts, gastronomy, wine, and more.

Carnival’s sneak peek

CARNIVAL Cruise Line has kicked off its ‘Your Peek at Paradise’ summer series in Miami, the first of a five-part series which will give hundreds of travel advisors a look at its new Celebration Key.

RSSC gets exotic

REGENT Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) has unveiled ‘The Exotics Edition’, with up to 45% off select sailings.

New Rome facility

TENDERS have been issued by Rome Cruise Terminal at Civitavecchia for the redevelopment of one of its major cruise terminals.

Porthole 11 Jun 24

COSTA Cruises has signed a deal with British film studio Acamar Films to introduce one of its most popular children’s characters on a variety of Mediterranean voyages.

On location on boardSilver Ray 11 Jun 24

New tech to save cruise billions

A new start-up company, Ocean Intelligence, is using state-of-the-art forecasting, satellite data, and artificial intelligence to optimise vessel transit time, fuel consumption, and carbon dioxide emissions in real time, potentially saving the cruise industry more than US$2 billion per year.