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Seabourn President Natalya Leahy on travel's transformative power In her first interview as Seabourn president, Natalya Leahy exuded enthusiasm for the people who create 'Seabourn Moments.' Full article Seatrade Cruise Global returns to Miami April 8-11, 2024 Seatrade Cruise Global, the world's largest cruise trade show and conference, will return to Miami Beach April 8-11, 2024. Full article

US State Department receives Seatrade Cruise Outstanding Contribution Award The US State Department, represented by Rachel Arndt, deputy assistant secretary for Passport Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, received the Seatrade Cruise Outstanding Contribution Award during the Seatrade Cruise Global opening keynote session. Full article Meyer Werft lays the keel for Disney Treasure Meyer Werft laid the keel for Disney Treasure during festivities that included a coin ceremony. Full article Focus, integrity and making your voice heard: the key attributes for a winning cruise career Getting into a cruise career is hard, said Mark Lockwood, chief brand operations officer, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. ‘But strive to make your voice heard every day’ and with that courage, ‘you’ll stand out from the pack.’ Full article Shift in generations shifts definition of luxury cruising The black-tie affair isn't dead in luxury cruising, but a shift to baby boomers as the main clientele has redefined what the lines are serving up to their customers. Full article Transcend Cruises to launch early with Riverside Luxury ship charter Transcend Cruises, a charter-only river cruise company launched at Seatrade Cruise Global last year, will start up earlier than planned by chartering a Riverside Luxury Cruises vessel this season. Full article

Helsinki Shipyard delivers SH Diana, Swan Hellenic's third ship Helsinki Shipyard handed over Swan Hellenic, the third and largest newbuild for Swan Hellenic. Full article Mitsui O.S.K. plans expansion into international cruise market Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a powerhouse in cargo shipping, is taking a big leap in cruising, growing its fleet and branching into the international market. Full article

Ahead of Posidonia Sea Tourism, Greece eyes over €1.1b in economic impact from cruise activities All eyes will be on Greece later this month when Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum takes place in Thessaloniki. Full article Saga reports strong ocean cruise bookings for 2023/24 with river set to return to profit Self-described ‘superbrand’ for older people (over 50) in the UK, Saga plc returned to profit on an underlying basis in 2022, but its overall bottom line was hit by a £269m writedown of its insurance business because of tighter regulations. Full article New brands, destinations and markets show river cruising's dynamism With two new brands, new leaders, new destinations and markets, river cruising's dynamism was on display at a Seatrade Cruise Global session. Full article Cruise Europe’s new active shore power database lists 23 ports ready or will be within next five years Cruise Europe, in conjunction with Cruise Baltic and Cruise Britain, launched its active shore power database, detailing ports in the Cruise Europe area which are shore power ready, or will be within five years. Full article Global Ports Holding updates on terminal developments across its West Med portfolio Global Ports Holding provided updates on several ongoing projects in the West Mediterranean including in Alicante, Las Palmas and Tarragona, as well as news on Global Ports Services. Full article

Huna Totem, Chukka Caribbean ink MOU for port, tours development Huna Totem Corp., known for its port developments in Alaska, and Chukka Caribbean Adventures, with tours across five Caribbean countries, are teaming to expand port development and shore excursion attractions throughout the Caribbean and Alaska. Full article

Meyer Werft lays Silver Ray’s keel at Papenburg shipyard The keel was laid for Silversea’s Silver Ray at Meyer Werft’s Papenburg shipyard in Germany yesterday before a select audience of travel advisors. Full article Four Seasons Yachts assembles on-site newbuild team CEO Larry Pimentel calls Four Seasons Yachts' on-site newbuild team 'the quality-control mechanism and the eyes and ears of the owners.' Full article American Cruise Lines charts 'never been done before' 60-day US adventure American Cruise Lines is showing off the scope of its offerings with a 60-day adventure that spans the country, from sea to shining sea. Full article Crystal offers credit to those who lost money under former owners Crystal is offering travelers and travel advisors who were financially impacted by Crystal Cruises' former ownership a credit to apply toward future cruises. Full article Over-pressurized Zodiac led to Antarctic injury: USCG The US Coast Guard warned against over-pressurizing inflatable boats following an incident that severely injured a US passenger during an Antarctica cruise. Full article Celestyal Journey to debut in September after €20m upgrade Celestyal Cruises’ newly acquired ship – formerly Holland America Line's Ryndam – will make its debut in September, after undergoing extensive refurbishment costing millions of euros.