Headlines
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Quark goes global with CLIA
Thursday | Sep 28 2023QUARK Expeditions has become a global member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), expanding on its already existing regional membership in Australia (CW 28 Mar 2022).
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Ponant’s partners party
Thursday | Sep 28 2023PONANT hosted some of its trade partners at an exclusive gathering in Melbourne earlier this week (pictured).
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MSC shorepower is on an even Kiel
Wednesday | Sep 27 2023MSC Cruises’ new MSC Euribia has been part of the formal inauguration of a new shorepower facility at the port of Kiel in northern Germany.
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Aurora rolls out the red carpet
Wednesday | Sep 27 2023AURORA Expeditions has announced its second and third Founders voyage, with Australian climber Greg Mortimer to lead two cruises as part of the line’s Special Guest Program for its 2023/24 season.
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NTIA finalists named
Wednesday | Sep 27 2023THE Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has announced the finalists for its National Travel Industry Award (NTIA) voted categories, with Viking nominated in both cruise classes (CW breaking news yesterday).
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Northern Europe hot for MSC
Tuesday | Sep 26 2023AUSTRALIAN and NZ travellers are wholeheartedly embracing MSC Cruises’ itineraries in Northern Europe, according to Communications Manager, Leisa Chell (pictured).
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Oceania debuts new Pacific cruises
Tuesday | Sep 26 2023OCEANIA Cruises has announced seven new 2025 summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii, exploring far-flung destinations.
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RCI punts on Ponting
Tuesday | Sep 26 2023ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) has uncorked an exclusive partnership with Ponting Wines, the winemaker co-founded by former Australian cricket player Ricky Ponting.
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HX rebrand provides clarity
Monday | Sep 25 2023HURTIGRUTEN Expeditions’ rebrand to HX (CW 20 Sep) ensures a “really distinctive, clear guide” on how the cruise line differs from its sister operation, Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express, Managing Director Damian Perry told Cruise Weekly.
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Virgin hits top speed with Velocity pact
Monday | Sep 25 2023VIRGIN Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer loyalty program has set sail on its first-ever “cashless cruise” offer with sister brand Virgin Voyages (CW breaking news Fri).
