Cruise Ship Industry News
Stena moves into Norvik
Stena Line has moved its Nynäshamn ferry terminal to the newly built Stockholm Norvik Port. On 9th November, the terminal was officially opened with the ‘Stena Flavia’ being the first to arrive. This new ferry terminal is an [Read more...]
Ponfoort appointed Aurora Expeditions CEO
Monique Ponfoort has been appointed CEO of Aurora Expeditions. Ponfoort (pictured) has had more than 25 years of experience in the travel and cruise industry, including with Qantas, Jetset, Helloworld, and most recently, seven years in managing PONANT’s [Read more...]
Heger joins Swan Hellenic as Vice President of Hotel Operations
Hans Heger has joined Swan Hellenic as Vice President of Hotel Operations, effective immediately. Heger (pictured) has worked with several cruise brands and other travel companies, including Abercrombie & Kent, Club Med, Harmony, Pearl, Phoenix Reisen and Seven [Read more...]
Viking Crew opens Guernsey office
Viking Crew, part of the Viking Maritime Group have brought the employment and payroll services in-house. As a result, a new company has been formed in Guernsey, Viking Crew Guernsey Limited (VCGL) which is the dedicated global employment [Read more...]
Ship sales
The final result of the auction of the CMV operated fleet is as follows, according to broker CW Kellock: ‘Marco Polo’ for $2.77 mill to undisclosed interests (pictured) ‘Magellan’ for $3.43 mill to interests connected with Seajets She [Read more...]
MedCruise promotes Mangiarotti
Valeria Mangiarotti, representing the Port Network Authority of the Sardinian Sea (IT), has been appointed Senior Vice President of MedCruise. Mangiarotti (pictured) will continue to develop the position of Director of Sustainability and Environmental Issues for MedCruise, a [Read more...]
Virgin selects DeCurtis Shield for its ‘Voyage Well’ programme
Virgin Voyages has selected DeCurtis Shield™ as a core component in its ‘Voyage Well’ programme. This programme is aimed at increasing crew and passenger safety in light of not just the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to increase the [Read more...]
Lindblad reports 99% tour revenue drop
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings reported that third quarter 2020 tour revenues decreased $100 mill, or 99%, compared to the same period in 2019. This decline was driven by a $76.6 mill drop at the Lindblad segment and a $23.4 [Read more...]
Regent University relaunched and upgraded
Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) has relaunched the Regent University through a newly enhanced platform. In addition, there are four new course modules – The Regent Experience, Worldwide Destinations, Onboard Life and Selling Luxury. Graduates could earn up [Read more...]
NCLH finalises Yara scrubber fittings
Following eight years of close collaboration, Norwegian Cruise Line Holding (NCLH) and Yara Marine Technologies have undertaken scrubber installations on board eight cruise ships. The installation programme kicked off in 2012, with the first scrubber being fitted on [Read more...]