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Viking debuts new China product

VIKING Chief Executive Officer Torstein Hagen believes there has never been a better time to invest in the Chinese cruise market – in contrast to some of his rivals who continue to withdraw.

LNG on the up in cruise

NINETEEN Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) ships are now using liquefied natural gas (LNG) for their primary propulsion, up from 13 last year.

Cormier to Aurora

AURORA Expeditions has appointed Greg Cormier as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CW breaking news), replacing Hayley Peacock-Gower who departed in May (CW 07 May).

New Explora chief

EXPLORA Journeys has announced the appointment of Anna Nash to the newly created position of President.

Fred.Olsen TUI

FRED.OLSEN Cruise Lines has announced a new partnership with tour provider TUI Musement, offering passengers new options for independent shoreside exploration.

AIDAprima trials renewable marine fuel

CARNIVAL Corporation’s AIDA Cruises has refuelled its AIDAprima with 100% renewable bio marine fuel in Rotterdam for the first time, as part of a pilot project aiming to evaluate its performance with a potential wider rollout.

Azamara 2026

AZAMARA has announced its northern summer 2026 deployment, which includes five maiden ports, and three solar eclipse cruises.

Scenic tasty trips

SCENIC has announced a new culinary-themed voyage as part of its ‘Tastes of Discovery’ series, with US celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio joining a 15-day Scenic Eclipse Arctic cruise in Jul 2025.

Porthole 10 Sep 24

VIKING founder & Chief Executive Torstein Hagen gave an insight into some of the more obsessive aspects of his personality during a presentation aboard Viking Yi Dun in Shanghai last night.

On location inShanghai 10 Sep 24