Articles tagged “cruise lines”

Cruises

5 Facts About Aman’s Luxury Yacht

Aman has postponed the launch of its first yacht-style cruise offering until at least 2027. When it debuts, the palatial motor yacht will fuse Eastern mystique and minimalist chic.

Sean O'Neill | 18 hours ago

5 Facts About Aman’s Luxury Yacht

Cruises

Four Seasons Yachts: 5 Facts and First Look at 2026 Itineraries

Superyachts run by the Four Seasons brand are creating a buzzy new offering. Competitors include Marriott's Ritz-Carlton and Accor's Orient Express.

Sean O'Neill | 4 weeks ago

Four Seasons Yachts: 5 Facts and First Look at 2026 Itineraries

Cruises

Cruise Lines Not Ready for Europe’s Upcoming Border Controls

Cruise lines have work to do to prepare for the European Union's new border control measures coming this year and next.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Cruise Lines Not Ready for Europe’s Upcoming Border Controls

Cruises

Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises

A greatly expanded marketing deal with Disney's National Geographic brand, plus record earnings and revenue, might steer Lindblad Expedition into new waters for potential acquisition.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Lindblad and Disney to Boost Marketing of National Geographic Cruises

Hotels

7 Facts About The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Superyachts run by Marriott brand Ritz-Carlton are setting the pace in a new segment. If you're short on ideas for Valentine's Day, now's the time to drop a hint.

Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago

7 Facts About The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line Sees ‘Elevated’ Cancellations in Middle East

Norwegian Cruise Line is optimistic travelers won't lose interest in trips to the Middle East if the Israel-Hamas war remains contained.

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

Norwegian Cruise Line Sees ‘Elevated’ Cancellations in Middle East

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Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Israel Trips Through 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line has removed Israel from its itineraries through 2024 due to the country’s ongoing conflict with Hamas. Israel represented 7% of Norwegian Cruise Line's capacity in the fourth quarter and 4% of its capacity for the full year 2024 in the Middle East region. Other cruise companies have also cancelled trips to Israel.…

Dawit Habtemariam | 6 months ago

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Ritz-Carlton Ultra-Luxury Cruise Brand Seeks up to $400 Million to Add Ships: Report

The Marriott-controlled ultra-luxury superyacht brand The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection would like to raise as much as $400 million to add two superyachts to its current three, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. The operator is backed by investors such as Oaktree Capital Management. Its first ship, the 298-guest Evrima, set sail in October 2022, with the…

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago

Online Travel

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

Lack of education about travel insurance remains the biggest obstacle for brands’ selling it. Companies must therefore inform consumers on why they need the product regardless.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago

Skift India Report: Majority of Travelers Procrastinate Buying Insurance

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IDEAS: Hurtigruten Norway Utilizes AI for Zero-Emission Cruise Ship

Hurtigruten Norway has unveiled the early concept designs for its first zero-emission ship, which is set to feature 'numerous firsts and improved solutions that do not exist on cruise ships today.' Credit: VARD Design Initially announced by the Cruise Line in March 2022 as part of its 'Sea Zero' project, the new designs showcase the…

Adam Stacey | 11 months ago