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ACA gathers for Xmas drinks
Thursday | Dec 7 2023THE Sydney offices of the Port Authority of NSW were once again the venue for the Australian Cruise Association’s pre-Chrstmas gathering yesterday.
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Virgin Voyages books berths for 25/26
Wednesday | Dec 6 2023VIRGIN Voyages may return to Australia for a third season, with the cruise line having already booked spots at Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal for 2025/26.
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Silversea Polynesia ’26
Wednesday | Dec 6 2023SILVERSEA Cruises has unveiled its first-ever full summer season in French Polynesia for 2026, with the pre-sale now open.
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Virgin makes a splash
Wednesday | Dec 6 2023VIRGIN Voyages has enjoyed blanket mainstream media coverage this week, with founder Richard Branson appearing on television, radio, and in person aboard Resilient Lady to promote the cruise line.
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Craighead names Sakara
Wednesday | Dec 6 2023EMERALD Cruises has formally debuted its new Emerald Sakara, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) President & Chief Executive Officer Kelly Craighead officiating as the superyacht-style vessel’s godmother in a ceremony in San Juan last weekend.
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Cruise a “big winner”
Tuesday | Dec 5 2023MORE Australians than ever are embracing cruise, according to Luxury Escapes, with Chief Executive Officer & co-founder Adam Schwab describing the sector as one of the “big winners” of its Travel Trends 2024 survey.
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Uniworld celebrates Bordeaux
Tuesday | Dec 5 2023LAST night a momentous investiture took place courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, with Cruise Weekly’s own Bruce Piper inducted into the Commanderie de Bordeaux in Australia at Rockpool Bar & Grill.
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Ignite Travel welcomes Resilient Lady
Tuesday | Dec 5 2023THE anticipation of Virgin Voyages’ arrival into Sydney Harbour yesterday was so strong at Ignite Travel Group the company chartered a superyacht to watch Resilient Lady appear on the horizon before majestically sailing through Sydney Heads.
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Aussie market surging for Silversea
Monday | Dec 4 2023SILVERSEA Cruises has grown its business in Australia more than 70% this year, Senior Vice President & Managing Director Adam Radwanski has told CW.
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Edge docks in Darwin
Monday | Dec 4 2023CELEBRITY Cruises’ Celebrity Edge made her Down Under debut in Darwin on Sat, with the vessel and her 2,800 passengers receiving a warm welcome from Tourism Top End ambassadors.
