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John Chernesky takes on Norwegian Cruise Line sales with an open ear When John Chernesky, who's just joined Norwegian Cruise Line as SVP sales North America, traveled on Norwegian Bliss pre-pandemic, he noticed a dramatic change from his first NCL cruise 10 years ago. Full article

Spring has arrived in the Baltic region and cruise ships are back Both Kiel and Copenhagen welcomed the return of cruise ships Friday, while Stockholm’s 2023 season starts on Sunday. Full article Life at Sea Cruises taps Kari Tarnowski as chief marketing officer Life at Sea Cruises, billed as the world's first and only three-year cruise, hired Kari Tarnowski as chief marketing officer. Full article World cruise is back at Crystal with plans for 2024 voyage Crystal opened sales for its 2024 world cruise, a 125-night journey from San Diego or Miami, with a Panama Canal extension to make 141 nights round-trip from either city. Full article Explora I completes sea trials Explora I completed sea trials and will now undergo final preparations for its maiden cruise in July. Full article

St. Lawrence region expects early return to 2019 cruise levels More than 300 cruise calls are booked in the longest-ever season for Québec's St. Lawrence region. Full article   Chile confirms more cruise calls following Seatrade meetings Chile's Southern Cone Ports Corp. (Conosur) confirmed an increase in cruise calls during the 2023/24 season following its participation in Seatrade Cruise Global. Full article Sapphire Princess opens what could be Vancouver's best cruise season A record 1.2m to 1.3m cruisers could travel through Port of Vancouver in 2023, an increase of about 10% over 2019's 1.1m record. Full article

Newly delivered Scenic Eclipse II heads to maiden cruise Scenic Group founder and Chairman Glen Moroney showcased Scenic Eclipse II to the Croatian prime minister and other dignitaries before she sailed Thursday to Lisbon for her maiden 11-day ‘Iberian Discovery’ voyage to Barcelona. Full article