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Cruise travel trends and key insights from within the travel agent industry

RCI Flowrider

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released today the first Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report of 2017, uncovering cruise travel trends and key insights from within the travel agent industry. The report is part of an ongoing research study from CLIA intended to forecast cruise industry trends among travel agents. This installment of the Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook found…

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Barbara Gerwit – Cruise Wear For Women

Barbara Gerwit

Barbara started her fashion career at the very early age of twelve after her mother presented her with a birthday gift of a home sewing machine. From that moment on, she decided to dedicate her life to the world of fashion. She later went on to become one of America’s foremost clothing designers. Barbara later met her husband Ken Gerwit…

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Aqua Expeditions Launches New Photography Cruise on the Aqua Mekong

Aqua Expeditions Photography Cruise

Launching a new photography departure December 8-12, 2017 on the Aqua Mekong, Aqua Expeditions, one of the world’s leading luxury river cruise companies, will give guests a new meaning to “capturing the moment” while sailing along one of the most historically and culturally rich areas of the world with award-winning photographer, Francisco Marin. When Aqua Expeditions founder Francesco Galli Zugaro met…

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Ponant Announces New Underwater Lounge, Blue Eye

Ponant Underwater Lounge, Blue Eye

PONANT, the leader in luxury expeditions and the only cruise line carrying the French Flag, announces an industry first: the “Blue Eye,” an underwater lounge on board the four new PONANT EXPLORER ships launching in summer 2018 and 2019. PONANT also shares what’s trending in cruising, hot destinations, and new itineraries. New PONANT EXPLORER Ships, New Itineraries PONANT will double…

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Seabourn Returns to Alaska for the First Time in 15 Years

Seabourn Sojourn Alaska

Seabourn will return to Alaska this summer for the first time in 15 years, officially kicking off today with an 11-day “Ultimate Alaskan” voyage departing from Vancouver. The world’s finest ultra-luxury cruise line has curated an exceptional series of 11-, 12- and 14-day cruises on Seabourn Sojourn sailing out of Anchorage (Seward), Alaska and Vancouver, British Columbia. The unique and…

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Azamara Launches NEW ‘Nights On Us’ Promotion

Azamara Quest Cuba

Azamara Club Cruises has just launched the Nights On Us special offer which provides travelers complimentary nights for voyages in 2018; the longer an itinerary, the more complimentary nights travelers receive!  Azamara, known for immersive itineraries that allow guests to Cruise Global and Connect Local, is offering additional nights so travelers have more time to explore destinations through Shore Excursions…

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Cruise Industry Promotes Environmental Conservation

panama canal cruise

World Environment Day is being celebrated on June 5, 2017 and to celebrate the cruise industry is highlighting some of their best eco-friendly practices. From reduced emissions to recycling programs, the cruise industry takes proactive measures to preserve oceans while offering once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences for cruisers worldwide. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has…

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CroisiEurope Announces Partnership with Classic Vacations

La Belle de l'Adriatique in Dubrovnik

– CroisiEurope is pleased to announce a new partnership with San Jose-based Classic Vacations, the premier, full-service resource for travel advisors in search of perfectly tailored vacations for discerning travelers. Through this partnership, CroisiEurope’s extensive portfolio of river, canal and coastal cruises through Europe, Asia and Africa will be available to travel advisors enrolled in the Classic Connections program. Advisors will…

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Lindblad Expeditions Launches Unique Exploration Based Family Program

National Geographic Global Explorers

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has announced the launch of National Geographic Global Explorers, a unique exploration based family program that provides an unforgettable “smart fun” experience.  Designed in conjunction with National Geographic Education to inspire the next generation of explorers, kids and teens will join in activities – science, exploring and storytelling – adapted to their age for maximum enjoyment and…

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