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Crystal river vessels reportedly going to Riverside Luxury Cruises Riverside Luxury Cruises is said to have secured the former Crystal Cruises' four river vessels. Full article

Cindy D'Aoust wants American Queen Voyages to tell the destinations' unknown stories When Cindy D'Aoust sailed on two riverboats in the US heartland after becoming president of American Queen Voyages in October, she came away with a conviction. Full article Remco Buis takes new SVP role at Princess Cruises Princess Cruises appointed seasoned port operations executive Remco Buis to the newly created position of SVP maritime, port strategy & operations. Full article Silver Nova public spaces include tall atrium, two-story lounge, new bar Silversea Cruises revealed the remaining public spaces aboard Silver Nova, which include a three-deck atrium, two-story Venetian Lounge and an intimate new bar, The Shelter. Full article Steph Armengol's transfer to NCL 'deepens the leadership talent bench' Steph Armengol, VP hotel operations for Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises for the past six years, transferred to Norwegian Cruise Line with the same title. Full article NCLH General Counsel Dan Farkas to chair FCCA operations committee The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association appointed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' Dan Farkas to chair its operations committee. Full article

Lindblad racks up record booking day with double-digit gain On Jan. 3, Lindblad Expeditions recorded its biggest booking day since 1979 as reservations piled in at more than 14% above company’s previous high. Full article

'Karma Chameleon' inspires Virgin Voyages video, kicking off new campaign Virgin Voyages released a lavish new video, 'The Voyage,' to show the brand's exclusively adult experience. Full article

Executive additions and exits at American Queen Voyages Three senior executives joined American Queen Voyages — Angela Composto as VP marketing, John Kingston as VP human resources and Alex Dormoi as project management officer. Full article In a return to normalcy, 'tis the season for world cruise departures After two years of pandemic disruption, world cruises are getting back to normal as evidenced by this week's bevy of departures. Full article Neil Fitzgerald takes pricing role at Lindblad Expeditions Princess Cruises veteran Neil Fitzgerald joined Lindblad Expeditions as director of pricing and revenue management. Full article AIDAaura, line’s last smaller ship, to be withdrawn in September AIDAaura will leave AIDA Cruises’ fleet in September after a farewell series of sailings in Africa, Northern Europe and Western Europe. Full article Bob Becker departs Celebrity Cruises, Angel Gomez steps up Bob Becker left Celebrity Cruises, where he was VP consumer outreach for six months. Full article

Queen Victoria exits dry dock in Cadiz carrying passengers Queen Victoria left Cadiz on January 4 after two days of dry dock repairs with passengers aboard. Full article