Cruise lines

CLIA Honors Cruise Planners' Scott Koepf with Lifetime Achievement Award

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., August 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last week, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) honored Cruise Planners' Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Scott Koepf, by inducting him into the CLIA Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., August 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Last week, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) honored Cruise Planners' Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Scott Koepf, by inducting him into the CLIA Hall of Fame with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • In fact, Scott trained over one thousand CLIA Master Cruise Councilors in Australia and New Zealand during the past 20 years.
  • Scott also took on many leadership roles including Club Med, Sitmar Cruises, Cruise Holidays International, GalaxSea Cruises, Sabre, Nexion, and Avoya Travel.
  • "He is so deserving of this lifetime achievement award, and I am thrilled he is part of the club."

Mardi Gras Makes First-Ever Call At Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, On Maiden Voyage

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Carnival Corporation & plc, Cruise lines, Cruise ships, Mardi Gras, Ships built in Finland, Travel, Tourism, Carnival Cruise Line

AMBER COVE, Dominican Republic, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Carnival Cruise Line's highly anticipated return to guest operations, the line's newest and most innovative ship Mardi Gras arrived in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, today, marking the ship's second port of call on its maiden voyage.

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  • AMBER COVE, Dominican Republic, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --As part of Carnival Cruise Line's highly anticipated return to guest operations, the line's newest and most innovative ship Mardi Gras arrived in Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, today, marking the ship's second port of call on its maiden voyage.
  • Mardi Gras' leadership team joined local government officials for a ceremonial plaque exchange to commemorate the arrival of the line's flagship.
  • "We are delighted to begin our Mardi Gras sailings and offer guests an opportunity to experience all of the beauty of Amber Cove while providing a much-needed boost to the local economy," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • Mardi Gras will sail year-round from Port Canaveral, offering seven-day itineraries to the eastern and western Caribbean.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Strengthens Leadership Bench with Appointment of Andrea DeMarco as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises®

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
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MIAMI, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (the Company) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the appointment of Andrea DeMarco to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

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  • MIAMI, Aug. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (the Company) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced the appointment of Andrea DeMarco to Chief Sales and Marketing Officer for Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
  • Jessica John has been promoted to Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and ESG for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
  • Prior to the appointment, she was with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for nine years, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and ESG.
  • About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

Hurtigruten Expeditions takes remote working to the next level

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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SEATTLE, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mix business with pleasure in a whole new way with Hurtigruten Expeditions , the world leader in exploration travel.

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  • SEATTLE, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mix business with pleasure in a whole new way with Hurtigruten Expeditions , the world leader in exploration travel.
  • "With so many people now working from home, we have created the ultimate work from anywhere experience.
  • But for your extended breaks, you can explore national parks like Redwood, Acadia, or bear-watching in Katmai National Park.
  • Hurtigruten Expedition's fleet of seven small-size custom-built ships includes the world's first battery-hybrid powered cruise ships and a variety of green technology enabling to explore more sustainably.

Royal Caribbean Group to hold conference call on business update and second quarter financial results

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for a month following the call.

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  • A replay of the webcast will be available at the same site for a month following the call.
  • Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is the operating business name for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three global cruise vacation brands: Royal Caribbean International , Celebrity Cruises , and Silversea .
  • Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
  • Together, our brands operate 60 ships with an additional 13 on order as of June 30, 2021.

AIDA Cruises restarts AIDAluna in September from Kiel

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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ROSTOCK, Germany, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AIDA Cruises today announced that on Sept. 5 AIDAluna will be the seventh ship in the AIDA fleet to restart guest operations in 2021.

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  • ROSTOCK, Germany, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --AIDA Cruises today announced that on Sept. 5 AIDAluna will be the seventh ship in the AIDA fleet to restart guest operations in 2021.
  • Up to and including Oct. 14, 2021, a variety of travel dates for three- and four-day cruises departing from Kiel are now available for booking.
  • On the four-day voyage, AIDAluna will call at the Polish port of Gdynia after a relaxing sea day passing the island of Gotland, among others.
  • "Scenic Cruising" is also the motto on the first day of the three-day cruise from Kiel, which leads to the Swedish metropolis of Gothenburg.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.’s Great Cruise Comeback Commences With First Sailing in 500 Days

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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MIAMI, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (the “Company”) (NYSE: NCLH), a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, today announced Norwegian Jade set sail from Athens as the first ship in the Company’s fleet to relaunch since cruises halted in March 2020. This voyage set sail with a fully vaccinated population onboard in addition to multiple layers of preventative protocols, including universal COVID-19 testing immediately prior to boarding, as part of the Company’s robust, science-backed SailSAFE™ health and safety program. To resume cruising in the safest way possible in the current public health environment, the Company has a consistent 100% vaccination policy* for all voyages across its three brands to protect its guests, crew and communities visited.

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  • We continue to see incredible pent-up demand for future cruise vacations and I look forward to welcoming our loyal guests back onboard.
  • The first cruise to commence in the United States is scheduled on August 7, 2021 aboard Norwegian Encore sailing to Alaska from Seattle.
  • About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. established its SailSAFE health and safety program in response to the unique challenges of the COVID-19 global pandemic to protect guests, crew and communities visited.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings to Hold Conference Call on Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Cruise lines, Norwegian Cruise Line, Travel, Transport, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Premier Cruises, Norwegian Capricorn Line

MIAMI, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings or the Company) announced today it will report second quarter 2021 financial results on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time with a conference call to discuss results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

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  • MIAMI, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NCLH) (together with NCL Corporation Ltd., Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings or the Company) announced today it will report second quarter 2021 financial results on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time with a conference call to discuss results at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The conference call will be simultaneously webcast via the Companys Investor Relations website, https://www.nclhltd.com/investors .
  • About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.
  • With a combined fleet of 28 ships with nearly 60,000 berths, these brands offer itineraries to more than 490 destinations worldwide.

Oceania Cruises Debuts New 2022 Europe and Tahiti Cruises

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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MIAMI, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, introduced 16 new Europe and Tahiti voyages for early 2022 aboard the better-than-new and more beautiful than ever Regatta and Nautica.

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  • MIAMI, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, introduced 16 new Europe and Tahiti voyages for early 2022 aboard the better-than-new and more beautiful than ever Regatta and Nautica.
  • Regatta reprises her perennially popular Tahiti itineraries with the addition of three new 10-day roundtrip Papeete cruises in February 2022.
  • With headquarters in Miami, Oceania Cruises is owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., a diversified cruise operator of leading global cruise brands which include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
  • About Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
    Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NCLH) is a leading global cruise company which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands.

AIDA Cruises expands cruise program with new voyages with AIDAprima and AIDAblu

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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ROSTOCK,Germany, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDA Cruises today announced it will expand its vacation program with new cruises during the fall/winter season 2021-2022, offering travelers a broad range of vacation options.

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  • ROSTOCK,Germany, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AIDA Cruises today announced it will expand its vacation program with new cruises during the fall/winter season 2021-2022, offering travelers a broad range of vacation options.
  • After the end of the Greece season, AIDAblu will be deployed in the Canary Islands from November until the end of December 2021.
  • At the beginning of 2022, AIDAblu sets course for the Mediterranean, offering seven-day cruises from Palma de Mallorca in January and February.
  • AIDA Cruises will shortly announce its complete holiday program for the fall/winter season 2021-2022.