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Rise of river cruise

WITH the second week of Cruise Month now underway, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is highlighting “an evolution of river cruising”, which it says is becoming an increasingly popular form of travel among Aussies and New Zealanders.

All aboard for art

SILVERSEA Cruises’ new Silver Nova boasts the largest art collection of any Silversea ship, with 1,800 pieces by 59 artists from 25 countries designed to take guests “on a visual journey of discovery and self-enrichment”.

Avalon all-in-one

AVALON Waterways has introduced a collection of all-in-one Europe packages that combine its river cruises with Globus and Cosmos coach tours, with flights, guides and experiences included.

Porthole 10 Oct 23

LAST week cruise once again came to the rescue – this time saving Brisbane man Tom Robinson during an attempt to row from Peru to Australia.

On location inDoha, Qatar 10 Oct 23

Cruise lines drop Haifa

THE outbreak of hostilities near Israel’s border with Gaza over the weekend has seen cruise lines rapidly rearrange itineraries to avoid the conflict.

Azamara’s quadruple treat

AZAMARA’S entire fleet had the chance to come together last week in Kloper, Slovenia, as passengers on board Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Azamara Pursuit and Azamara Onward were invited to partake in the city’s Gourmet Festival.

Variety sales chief

VARIETY Cruises has named Nick Stasinopoulos as its new Global Business Development Manager, filling the role held by Aussie Jarrod Zurvas until his return to Australia earlier this year to lead sales for Coral Expeditions (CW 08 May).

NCL spa tweaks

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line has advised passengers it is recategorising the Spa Club Balcony, Spa Balcony and Spa Suites in the Haven by Norwegian staterooms, which will henceforth be designated as traditional Club Balcony, Balcony and Suites.

Costa Cruises plots Malaysian season

COSTA Cruises’ Costa Serena will operate a homeport season from Malaysia’s Port Klang, in a program which will be exclusively sold through Malaysian retail travel agency group Hwajing Travel & Tours.