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FCTG’s cruise push

FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) continues to pump money into its cruise product, with the Cruiseabout retail network and its newly acquired Cruise Club UK business the recipient of heavy funding (CW 30 Oct 2024).

RCI’s Icon expands

ROYAL Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas will head around the United States in 2027-28, offering her first voyages from Texas, California, and the country’s Northeast.

Porthole 14 Nov 25

AN especially adorable guest made a surprise appearance on board National Geographic Islander II during a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions sailing recently.

On location on boardOceania Allura 14 Nov 25

MSC orders two more ships

MSC Cruises has ordered two new World-class ships with Chantiers de l’Atlantique, at a value of 3.5 billion (A$6.2b).

Why it’s time to nominate yourself or a colleague

JOEL Katz is the Managing Director of Cruise Lines International Association.

Ponant cutting it short

PONANT Explorations has become the latest expedition cruise line to add shorter polar sailings to its collection.

Seabourn adds Eight

EIGHT Communications has won Seabourn’s PR account, following a competitive pitch.

Oceania’s art at sea

OCEANIA Cruises has today unveiled an exclusive digital art experience aboard its newest ship, Oceania Allura.

Porthole 13 Nov 25

HAVE you ever thought ship names are too confusing, or perhaps too boring?