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The Best Cruise Lines of 2023 for UK Travellers, According to Cruise Critic

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year for UK travellers, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic®, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 15th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards – the industry's most comprehensive awards – recognizing the best cruise lines of the year for UK travellers, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.
  • "This was a phenomenal year for the cruise industry", explains Adam Coulter, Executive Editor of Cruise Critic UK & AU.
  • According to Cruise Critic Editors: "Belfast's outstanding cruise terminal, located next to the vibrant Titanic Quarter, welcomed its 2-millionth cruise ship visitor this summer following a record 165 calls in 2023.
  • Viva Cruises' Viva Two received the honor for Best New River Cruise Ship, for its standout offerings in the river cruise category.

Carnival Corporation appoints Paul Ludlow as president Carnival UK and P&O Cruises in leadership change

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises.

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  • SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises.
  • In his new consolidated position, Ludlow will assume all commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK which includes P&O Cruises and Cunard globally.
  • As part of this leadership change, Sture Myrmell will be leaving the business after a long and illustrious career with the company.
  • Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: "There has never been a more auspicious time for our two brands.

Carnival Corporation appoints Paul Ludlow as president Carnival UK and P&O Cruises in leadership change

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises.

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  • SOUTHAMPTON, England, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK) has announced the appointment of Paul Ludlow as Carnival UK president in addition to his leadership role for P&O Cruises.
  • In his new consolidated position, Ludlow will assume all commercial and operational responsibility for Carnival UK which includes P&O Cruises and Cunard globally.
  • As part of this leadership change, Sture Myrmell will be leaving the business after a long and illustrious career with the company.
  • Carnival UK & P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: "There has never been a more auspicious time for our two brands.

SEABOURN CELEBRATES SEABOURN VENTURE'S MAIDEN VOYAGE TO ANTARCTICA AND NAMING OF ITS FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT EXPEDITION SHIP

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honored ship naming tradition.

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  • The onboard team released a bottle made of ice that was broken against the ship, a time-honored ship naming tradition.
  • The ship's guests and team were all smiles throughout the ceremony, warmed by their complimentary Seabourn expedition-grade parkas while toasting Seabourn Venture.
  • "We've eagerly awaited Seabourn Venture's maiden voyage to Antarctica since the moment the ship debuted earlier this year," said Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz.
  • With the beauty of the Antarctic landscape and scenery in the background, it truly was the perfect place to name the most luxurious expedition ship, Seabourn Venture."

Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of World's Best Employers

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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  • MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World's Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.
  • Presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, the prestigious annual listing honors the best international employers from over 20 major industries.
  • The full list of the World's Best Employers for 2022 is available on the Forbes website.
  • The company was also recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the World's Top Female-Friendly Companies in 2021, in addition to being named a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award Winner honoring the best 100 U.S. places to work.

SEABOURN SIMPLIFIES COVID-19 PROCEDURES REMOVING VACCINE REQUIREMENT FOR MOST VOYAGES AND ELIMINATING PRE-CRUISE TESTING FOR VACCINATED GUESTS

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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SEATTLE, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn is updating its COVID-19 guest protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation. These changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after Sept. 6, 2022.

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  • The protocols do not apply to itineraries for countries where local regulations may vary including Canada, Australia, and Greece.
  • "Our goal is to offer a luxury vacation experience that is unmatched in quality, safety, and joy," said Josh Leibowitz, president Seabourn.
  • We look forward to welcoming all guests on board and delivering unforgettable Seabourn Moments."
  • For more details about Seabourn, or to explore the worldwide selection of Seabourn cruising options, contact a professional travel advisor, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com .

SEABOURN VENTURE, SEABOURN'S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT EXPEDITION VESSEL, SETS SAIL FOR ITS FIRST VOYAGE, HEADING FROM THE ARCTIC TO ANTARCTICA OVER THE YEAR AHEAD

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is embarking on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture. The first of the line's two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, Seabourn Venture entered service and welcomed its first guests on board today, July 27, 2022, on a 12-day Northern Isles expedition, departing Tromsø, Norway, and bound for the Arctic and the Svalbard Archipelago, one of the world's northernmost inhabited areas and home to wildlife from puffins to polar bears.

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  • @SeabournCruise launches its first purpose-built expedition vessel, Seabourn Venture, with an exciting schedule of extraordinary explorations over the year ahead.
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    SEATTLE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn , the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is embarking on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture .
  • Seabourn embarks on a new era of adventure on the high seas with the launch of Seabourn Venture.
  • In March and April 2023, Seabourn Venture will embark on a series of 7- to 12-day expedition voyages in Brazil and the Amazon.

SEABOURN TAKES DELIVERY OF SEABOURN VENTURE, THE LINE'S FIRST PURPOSE-BUILT ULTRA-LUXURY EXPEDITION SHIP

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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Seabourn Venture is the first of the line's two purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ships and the newest expedition ship in the industry.

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  • Seabourn Venture is the first of the line's two purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ships and the newest expedition ship in the industry.
  • Seabourn takes delivery of Seabourn Venture, the line's first new purpose-built, ultra-luxury expedition ship
    "Today is so incredibly special and important as we take ownership of our first ultra-luxury expedition ship and welcome Seabourn Venture to the Seabourn family," said Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz.
  • "Someone well known in the cruise industry said, 'She is not another expedition ship or a luxury cruise ship.
  • She is #SeabournVenture and when she begins sailing next month, she will be the world's finest luxury expedition ship.'

SEABOURN ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF SEABOURN SOJOURN; ENTIRE SEABOURN FLEET BACK IN SERVICE

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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SEATTLE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn from Athens, Greece, today.

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  • @SeabournCruise Seabourn Sojourn return to service on June 6, 2022, from Athens, Greece for a sun-soaked European summer.
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    SEATTLE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn from Athens, Greece, today.
  • Seabourn is celebrating the return of its entire fleet of ultra-luxury ships, with the departure of Seabourn Sojourn.
  • This summer, Seabourn Sojourn will join Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Quest in the Mediterranean, while Seabourn Ovation will visit Northern Europe and Seabourn Odyssey will explore Alaska.

Carnival Corporation Again Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity

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Monday, May 2, 2022
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MIAMI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it was named for the fourth consecutive year as one of the Best Employers for Diversity for 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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  • The full list of Best Employers for Diversity for 2022 is available on the Forbes website.
  • The Forbes Best Employers for Diversity list was determined through an independent survey of over 60,000 U.S. workers at companies with at least 1,000 employees in their U.S. operations.
  • This recognition as a top employer for diversity in the U.S. builds on a series of recognitions Carnival Corporation has earned for its companywide operations and dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Also in 2021, Carnival Corporation was named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for its commitment to corporate social responsibilityleadershipby Newsweek.