Mexico’s Original Group said it has chartered the Azamara Quest for a clothing-optional, adults-only cruise in 2017. Original, operator of the Desire Resorts chain, is branding the Azamara charter as its first Desire Cruise. It will sail an itinerary in …
Many of today’s cruise ships are more or less small cities, feeding thousands of people a day. They potentially have a huge environmental impact. With some ships averaging nearly 8,000 people on board, the numbers are staggering: fuel burned, toilets …
VANCOUVER — Norwegian Cruise Line outlined plans to upgrade facilities at its Great Stirrup Cay private island in the Bahamas. Norwegian will increase dining capacity by 50%, spend $1 million on new landscaping, and create 100,000 square feet of new pathways, …
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VANCOUVER — A panel of four cruise executives told attendees at CLIA’s Cruise360 conference that cruise lines and their customers need travel agents more than some other travel suppliers do. An audience question about some hotel chains bypassing travel agents …
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Norwegian Cruise Line has worked hard to make value-added amenities rather than price discounting its go-to tool for making sales. The current Free at Sea promotion offers a pick among five items, including shore excursions, WiFi, unlimited beverages, specialty dining …
Couples will get the chance to enjoy ‘sensual’ alone time when boarding the Desire Cruise. File photo / iStock Things are about to heat up on the Azamara Quest when a couples-only, clothing-optional cruise sets sail. Original Group, which specialises …
Grand Circle Cruise Line’s small ship mv Clio will embark from Port of Ayr in September – the first time any cruise ship has had a full embarkation at the port. Jill Cronin, of South Ayrshire Council, added: “The rise …
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Disney Cruise Line has announced next year’s fall cruise itineraries, a lineup that includes popular ports like Cabo San Lucas, as well as new destinations in the Northeast and Canada. “Today we announced that in the fall of 2017, Disney cruisers will once again be …
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How much is too much? With all the increased capacity, some question whether there will be enough demand to fill the ships, especially since expedition cruises are generally longer and more expensive. A 12-day Scenic Antarctica cruise has a brochure …
Experts say it is an ideal alternative to aromatic white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, with its crisp aromas of ripe apple, grass and citrus zest. Similarly, Bacchus, Chapel Down is regarded as England’s answer to Sauvignon …
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