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More people are sailing away with New Zealand's Cruises

Details: Category: Cruise Ship News | ITCM; Published: Thursday, 02 April 2015 15:30

New Zealand’s popularity as a cruise destination has skyrocketed in the last few years, with cruise passenger numbers in 2014 almost 80 per cent higher than they were five years ago. More British tourists are embarking on cruises to New Zealand, with a 25% increase in cruise-related tourism from the UK in the last five years. 125 cruises are expected to bring 200,000 passengers and 88,000 crew from all corners of the globe to New Zealand in 2015.

Royal Caribbean expands deployment and investment in China

Details: Category: Cruise Ship News | ITCM; Published: Wednesday, 25 March 2015 15:00

Furthering its commitment to growing the China market, Royal Caribbean International today announced that its third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas, will be based in Tianjin, China. The news was announced at a press conference in Beijing by Royal Caribbean’s President and CEO, Michael Bayley. Launching in April 2016, Ovation of the Seas will be the company’s fifth cruise ship based in the region.

MSC Cruises cancels all remaining Summer 2015 calls in Tunisia

Details: Category: Cruise Ship News | ITCM; Published: Friday, 20 March 2015 15:50

Four ships will begin to sail amended itineraries with immediate effect.
In the wake of Wednesday’s (18 March) terror attack at the Bordo National Museum, in Tunis, MSC Cruises has decided to suspend all remaining Tunisian calls in the 2015 summer programme in the interests of guest and crew member safety.

Adventure Canada reveals new 2016 expedition catalogue

Details: Category: Cruise Ship News | ITCM; Published: Tuesday, 10 March 2015 13:45

Announcing the return of Sable Island & Arctic Safari adventures—and a brand new stop on Prince Edward Island

Adventure Canada, experts in small-ship and land-based expeditions to the Canadian Arctic, east coast regions and Greenland, has released a top-notch lineup of new and returning 2016 expedition cruises today. Travellers can expect the adventure company’s signature voyages from 2015, along with the return of expeditions to Sable Island, from June 11–16, 2016, Arctic Safari, August 4–15, 2016, and Greenland & Wild Labrador, June 29–July 11, 2016.

Groundbreaking entertainment headlines on the Anthem of the Seas

Details: Category: Cruise Ship News | ITCM; Published: Tuesday, 10 March 2015 10:00

Royal Caribbean International’s newest ship, Anthem of the Seas, is set to wow holidaymakers with a show-stopping line-up of entertainment to push the boundaries of the imagination, when it launches in April 2015.
From stage shows to multi-dimensional productions combining cutting-edge technology with highly trained live performers, stunning visuals and special effects, Anthem of the Seas delivers a programme of productions and performances to leave audiences spellbound.