Podcast appearances and mentions of Crystal Serenity

“Del Mar a las Montañas: Experiencias Gastronómicas y Sensoriales alrededor del Mundo con Vinos, Viajes y Otros Placeres con Deby Alexis y Melanie Beard En el este episodio, nos sumergiremos en un viaje lleno de contrastes: desde las cálidas playas de la Riviera Maya hasta los paisajes impresionantes de Alaska disfrutando los excelentes vinos de la Santisima. Acompaña a Deby Alexis y Melanie Beard mientras exploran lo mejor de la gastronomía, la naturaleza y la cultura en estos destinos únicos. Edition at Kanai, Riviera Maya: Oasis en el Mar Descubriremos el lujo y la serenidad en el Edition at Kanai, un refugio frente al mar que combina la belleza natural de la Riviera Maya con una experiencia de clase mundial. Jungle Room, Experiencia Sensorial en Vancouver Sumérgete en una experiencia multisensorial en el Jungle Room de Vancouver. Desde la selva hasta la mesa, este lugar te transportará a otro mundo. Crystal Serenity, Descubriendo la Belleza de Alaska A bordo del Crystal Serenity, exploraremos los majestuosos paisajes de Alaska. Glaciares, vida silvestre y aventuras inolvidables nos esperan. Chiles en Nogada en el icónico Les Moustaches En Les Moustaches, un restaurante icónico, probaremos el platillo mexicano por excelencia: los chiles en nogada. Una explosión de sabores y tradición. Cata de Magníficos Vinos en La Santísima Roma Nos adentraremos en el mundo de los vinos en La Santísima Roma. Degustaremos etiquetas excepcionales y descubriremos los secretos de la enología. No te pierdas este episodio lleno de aventuras culinarias y descubrimientos. ¡Sintoniza con nosotros!https://youtu.be/cv3wRZ9j3MA

What sets Crystal apart in the luxury cruise industry? In this episode, I catch up with Jacqui Tufala, National Key Account Manager for Crystal, to get all the details behind Crystal's exceptional service and their recent top-to-toe makeovers. Jacqui shares insider details on the standout features of the Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, from their world-class dining options to their high guest-to-space ratio.Get insights into their unique partnership with Abercrombie and Kent and how it enhances both the at-sea and on-land experiences. Jacqui also highlights the exciting new additions coming to the Crystal fleet.Are you excited about this new era for Crystal? What are your favourite takeaways from this episode? Connect with me on LinkedIn to share your thoughts, I love hearing from you!Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Crystal Website: https://crystalcruises.com/Jacqui's Email: jtufala@crystalcruises.comSupport Email: salesaunz@crystalcruises.comAU Reservations: 1300 503640NZ Reservations: 0800 859860Connect with Destination Webinars:Charlie Trevena LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlietrevena/ Charlie's Email: charlie@destinationwebinars.com.au Destination Webinars Library: https://www.destinationwebinars.com.au/webinar-library/ Destination Webinars Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destinationwebinars Destination Webinars LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/destination-webinars/   

Bernie Leypold, senior vice president of hotel operations for Crystal Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about how Crystal completely refurbished the beautiful Crystal Serenity to return it to its former glory and then some. Leypold, a veteran Crystal executive, describes how he helped oversee the renovation of the ship, which took place in less than a year from when the Crystal brand was purchased by Manfredi Lefebvre D'Ovidio. For more information, visit www.crystalcruises.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Scott Peterson, hotel director on Crystal Serenity, talks with James Shillinglaw on Insider Travel Report about the ship's newly expanded and redecorated suites, top dining venues and top-notch service from the crew make cruising with Crystal a true luxury experience once again. Peterson, a veteran hotel director with Crystal, describes what's new on Serenity and what's still the same at a very high standard. For more information visit www.crystalcruises.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Rick Spath, cruise director once again on Crystal Serenity, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the refurbished ship's return to service along with 80 percent of its former crew. Spath, who was cruise director of Serenity for the former Crystal Cruises, details how he and his fellow crew members are thrilled to be back onboard, how the ship delivers great entertainment and dining, along with larger, renovated suites, and how it continues to deliver a truly Crystal luxury experience. For more information, visit www.crystalcruises.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

Cristina Levis, CEO of A&K Travel Group, parent of the “new” Crystal Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw aboard the completely refurbished Crystal Serenity about why the company purchased the Crystal brand and its two ocean ships, Serenity and Symphony. Levis also tells why owner Manfredi Lefebvre D'Ovidio, former owner of Silversea Cruises, wanted to get back into a business his family has been in for many years. She details how Crystal Serenity was completely new and expanded suites, refurbished restaurants and  how 80 percent of the crew has returned to serve Crystal guests. For more information, visit www.crystalcruises.com. If interested, the original video of this podcast can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube.

This is Dr. Travelbest, In this episode: FAQ is: My husband died two years ago, and I want to travel.  Is that selfish of me? Is that disrespectful? Today's Destination is: Lincoln Park, Chicago Today's Mistake- Buy the unique purse when you can. Travel Advice:  For one week of travel, be an extravert.  FAQ: My husband died two years ago, and now I want to travel.  Is that selfish of me? Is that disrespectful? Answer: No. Your husband would have liked you to travel. Please just go ahead as long as you can afford it. Some travels cost more than others. I did hear about some single women and couples who decided to live on a cruise ship. For some people, living on a ship is cheaper than having a mortgage.   See the show notes for examples:    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2918175/86-year-old-Florida-widow-Lee-Wachtstetter-living-Crystal-Serenity-luxury-cruise-ship-nearly-seven-years.html https://katv.com/news/nation-world/couple-lives-permanently-on-cruise-ships-because-its-cheaper-than-housing-angelyn-burk-richard-burk-seattle-australia-mortgage-retirement-plans-vacation-travel-escape-retire-living-on-a-boat Today's destination: Lincoln Park, Chicago   Less than 5 miles north of downtown Chicago is a neighborhood known for its shopping, dining, and entertainment called Lincoln Park. It's got a little bit of everything you would like in a city, with a few good parks. It's an authentic neighborhood in the sense that it's got a mix of different and diverse community members while being a place to enjoy,   The Lincoln park zoo has children who love animals, adults who wander and soak it in, and nature is the priority. This is the best of what a zoo can offer. Did I mention that it's free to visit? Public transportation or walking here is best because parking can be expensive and a hassle.   https://www.lpzoo.org/   The closest subway stations to Lincoln Park Zoo are: Clark & Armitage (North) is 25 yards away, 1 min walk. Armitage & Clark (East) is 43 yards away, 1 min walk. Stockton & Armitage (South) is 150 yards away, 2 min walk.   Two miles north of this area is Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. You may enjoy a game while visiting the area. I'd suggest it! Today's Mistake- Buy the unique purse when you can.   My friend Carol is sorry she did not purchase that purse on her vacation. she regrets not buying it because she never found one like it again.  She believes that if you see something unique, buy it. don't always expect to find another one like it toward the end of your trip. My advice usually is to wait and get it later, but in this example, it would make more sense to buy now and not worry about getting it later if it's an item you want. =Today's Travel Advice-For one week of travel, be an extravert.  You may naturally be an introvert and want to avoid meeting new people. However, if you want to travel, especially solo, you must adjust your personality to be more outgoing and friendly. This will help you get where you're going. Trust me. Find a way to ask the person who may have the answer and go there.  

Dubbla dop, tusentals besökare och fartyg att skåda. I veckan har landets största sjöfartshappening ägt rum, närmare bestämt Donsö Shipping Meet där de båda nybyggda tankfartygen Tern Fors och Prospero döptes under högtidliga former. Det snackar vi om i veckans avsnitt, men också om Hurtigrutens Maud som besökt flera hamnar i Bohuslän, om färjan som slagit världsrekord i längsta körning på batteri och om den märkliga försäljningen av Crystal Serenity och Crystal Symphony. Välkomna ombord! /Christopher & Patrik

Cruise News Today — June 20, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled the first two sailings of its next new build Norwegian Viva, citing shipyard delays. Disney Wish has finally made it to her new home port of Port Canaveral, Florida after having canceled its first 12 sailings because of shipyard delays in Germany. Sports betting is coming to Caranival Corporation cruise brands. A pair of former Crystal Cruise ships — Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity — have been sold for a total of $128 million. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH on Friday.

Cruise News Today — January 30, 2022. Crystal Cruises' second ship, Crystal Serenity was denied entry to the port of Aruba on Saturday. Queen Mary will receive $5 million in repairs and could reopen to guests in 2022. Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras comes to the aid of the disabled boat off the coast of Mexico. 

Travel and Cruise Industry News Jan 5, 2022 with Chillie Falls. Today's lead stories: A Crew Member's Thoughts; Norwegian Cancels Cruises On 2 Ships; Royal Caribbean's CEO Steps Down Officially; Port Agreements Signed In Hawaii; Thousands Held On Cruise Ship; Scattering Ashes At Sea;   and much more LIVE at 11 AM EST. Cruise Ships Sailing From North American Ports Today Ft Lauderdale Eurodam, Silversea Silver Whisper  Miami Norwegian Getaway Canceled, Crystal Serenity   Los Angeles San Pedro Viking Orion  San Francisco Seven Seas Mariner  #cruisenews #cruising #travelandcruiseindustrynews #travel #cruise To reference Doug Parker's article on Ashes At Sea, go here: https://cruiseradio.net/scattering-ashes-at-cruise-ship-burial/ Thanks for visiting my channel. To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/travelcruisenews or go to https://accessadventure.net/ The Essential Keto Cookbook https://bit.ly/3llJFFG Keto Desserts https://bit.ly/392r6QX Fly For Free https://bit.ly/35YeWqF To subscribe: http://bit.ly/chi-fal As always, I appreciate super chats or any other donation to support my channel. For your convenience, please visit: https://paypal.me/chillie9264?locale.x=en_US Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your special needs, contact me or Scootaround, https://www.scootaround.com/mobility-rentals, 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. Special Needs Cruising: https://youtu.be/DWR5kNM2x_g Check out my streaming partner: https://streamyard.com?pal=4889083533852672 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChilliesCruisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.fallsTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Business Email: chilliefalls@gmail.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net/ Chillie Chats With Sue Bryant, London Times Cruise Editor About Celebrity Silhouette https://youtu.be/Us1lh0vIsEI Chillie Chats With Kelly McDaniel About the MS Rotterdam https://youtu.be/cHw2BpO7J4M Chillie Chats With JJ Cruise Jared and Jordan https://youtu.be/9RUQrVIWUjw Chillie Chats With Coleen McDaniel, Cruise Critic's Editor-In-Chief https://youtu.be/5mbjRqNcRXk Chillie Chats With Cruise Critic's Adam Coulter from Norwegian jade https://youtu.be/NVEPLIQ-tH0 Chillie Chats with Jeannine Williamson about MSC Seashore https://youtu.be/aZsNm7ElQYE Chillie Amigo Martin on Virgin's Scarlet Lady https://youtu.be/q0-zWFhW12Q Chillie Chats with Brandon Smith, the Weekend Cruiser https://youtu.be/2PQbFwI1KgE Chats With ShelbyLIVE about Scarlet Lady https://youtu.be/FPUYYCisfvs Chillie Chats With Cruise Buoys LIVE From Marseilles https://youtu.be/F3K_8W0p5eY Chillie Chats With MrBucketList https://youtu.be/5AKxxGhxe6w Chillie Chats With Bubba Shumard On CDC, RCCL and HAL https://youtu.be/UtFrYjOVkXk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overview of Ep77 In episode 77, Chris and Barry host a bumper edition of cruise news with a dash of maritime history. This week's “Itinerary of the Week” is a classic 7nt cruise from Singapore on Diamond Princess. We are delighted to share that the podcast is now available on Amazon and Audible. Donate to support Chris & zero2heroSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  Please VOTE for The Big Cruise PodcastVOTE for the Podcast in the “Listeners Choice” category of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteImportant: remember to confirm/validate your vote by clicking on the link within the email sent to you. Buy Me A CoffeeThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXItinerary of the WeekPrincess Cruises – Diamond Princess – Singapore return – 7nts – Various Date Dec 22 – Feb 23Singapore – Malacca – Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang) – Penang – Phuket – Langkawi – Singapore Itinerary: South East Asia, Malaysia & Thailand: https://bit.ly/3vYgBsC Diamond Princess: https://bit.ly/3nMgNaC Cruise NewsPrincess extends Australian Pause until March 2022 Princess Cruises, the world's leading international premium cruise line, is extending its pause in cruise vacations in Australia/New Zealand to March 14, 2022, due to the uncertainty around the return of cruising in the region. As a result of the pause extension, four sailings on Coral Princess will be cancelled.P&O Cruises Australia Extends Cruising Pause Until Mid-February 2022Amid continuing uncertainty about the resumption of cruising, P&O Cruises Australia today extended its voluntary pause in operations for a further month until mid-February next year.The pause applies to cruises scheduled to depart from 15 January, 2022 to 14 February, 2022.Crystal Endeavor Rendezvous with Crystal Serenity in The BahamasThe world's newest and most luxurious expedition vessel Crystal Endeavor rendezvoused with Crystal Serenity in a historic meet-up of Crystal ships off the coast of The Bahamas.Crystal Endeavor is on its inaugural sailing from Miami – a special two-day preview voyage for travel partners and members of the press – while Crystal Serenity is on the last leg of a week-long Luxury Bahamas Escape cruise that departed Miami on 18 Oct. Crystal Endeavor will depart PortMiami Monday on a nine-day cruise en route to San Juan then spend the winter season in Antarctica where it will offer a series of 11- to 19-night Remote Expedition voyages. Crystal Serenity continues her 7-night cruises in The Bahamas through 8 Nov.With the company's signature song, “What a Wonderful World,” serenading guests, the new 20,200-GRT expedition yacht encircled Crystal Serenity with guests of both vessels waving enthusiastically during the meet-up as the captains saluted each other via multiple blasts of the ships' horns.As the world's newest and most luxurious expedition yacht, the 200-guest, German-engineered Crystal Endeavor offers a number of industry “firsts,” including the only expedition ship to feature a Japanese restaurant, the first expedition ship to feature a casino, the only expedition ship with a two-story glass-enclosed solarium for nature viewing, largest lead-in suites in the industry, and a staff to guest ratio of one-to-one – the highest in the industry, delivering the personal and genuine service for which Crystal is known.Video: https://youtu.be/9nzyIhvAqr4 Carnival Cruise Line Christens Mardi GrasCarnival Cruise Line christened Mardi Gras at Port Canaveral, Florida. at a “Universe of Fun” celebration befitting of the world's most fun cruise ship, in the first ship naming ceremony held in the U.S. since the cruise industry's restart this summer (northern hemisphere).Carnival's Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O'Neal attended the festivities and cut the ribbon of his first Big Chicken restaurant at sea that debuted on Mardi Gras when she began cruise operations on July 31.Miss Universe, Dominican Republic, Kimberly Jimenez served as the ship's Godmother and officially named the ship and was joined by Miss Universe, Andrea Meza and Miss USA, Asya Branch who sang the national anthem. The event featured a “World of Nations” flag procession to highlight the diversity of the 120 nationalities of Carnival crew members, and, of course, a Mardi Gras parade with a Second Line Band.Godmother Jimenez blessed the ship in both English and her native Spanish and activated the traditional champagne bottle break, officially naming the ship. In a celebration of the ship's name, a special Mardi Gras parade with Duffy, Donald and O'Neal leading it, capped off the festivities.Mardi Gras is the first cruise ship in the Americas to be powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and the first to feature a roller coaster.  The 180,000-ton ship boasts six distinct themed zones with a variety of food, beverage and entertainment options, including dining venues from Lagasse, Fieri, O'Neal and Rudi Sodamin. Mardi Gras sails weekly from Port Canaveral on alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises.Carnival Mardi Gras Gets Its Groove On And Raises Record Amount For St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe celebrations on the inaugural cruise for Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras continued today while at sea, as the ship's Godmother Kimberly Jiménez, along with Miss Universe Andrea Meza and other Miss Universe titleholders, joined Cruise Director Mike Pack and Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy for the Groove for St. Jude, an onboard fundraiser for Carnival's longtime partner, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Thanks to the generous donations of guests on board they broke the ship's record and raised $21,600 for St. Jude.Mardi Gras was christened during a “Universe of Fun” celebration on Oct. 23 in Port Canaveral and has been sailing a celebratory inaugural cruise throughout the Caribbean this week.Holland America Line's Rotterdam Sets Sail with World-Class Floating Art Gallery Valued at Over $4.1 MillionMore than 2,500 pieces from dozens of global artists enhance the ship's designHolland America Line ships have long been regarded as floating art galleries for their extensive collections of museum-quality pieces. When Rotterdam sets sail for the first time Oct. 20, 2021, guests are in for a visually rewarding journey with some of the most thought-provoking, striking and bold pieces in the fleet — including historical works and memorabilia from beloved previous sister ships.Rotterdam's art collection is valued at more than $4.1 million and was curated by Oslo-based YSA Design and London-based ArtLink, who collaborated with acclaimed hospitality design atelier Tihany Design. The result is a museum at sea with 2,645 pieces of diverse works ranging in value from $500 to $620,000 that spans the decks, public rooms and staterooms.More than 37 nationalities are represented by Rotterdam's artists, with the greatest number of contributors coming from the Netherlands, United States and United Kingdom. Artists also hail from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Republic of Korea, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.Many of the pieces focus on entertainment, showcasing themes of music, dance and movement, weaving the ship's narrative of a “new sound of cruising” into the art. The works are in many media, including photography, painting, mixed media, illustration, prints and sculpture.Holland America Line History Finds a Home on RotterdamHolland America Line's newest Rotterdam is the seventh ship in the fleet to bear the name, and some previous works of art from Rotterdam VI, which left the company in 2020, have found a new home on the newbuild. Eight historical paintings are now on Rotterdam, including depictions of Rotterdam I, Rotterdam II, Rotterdam III, Rotterdam IV and Rotterdam V. The ship also hosts three previous Rotterdam ship models, and the bell from Rotterdam VI can be found in the Crow's Nest.Fun Facts, Figures and Highlights About Rotterdam's Art Collection:The largest and most expensive piece is “Harps,” a 7.5-ton stainless steel sculpture in the Atrium that spans three decks. With dynamic color-changing spot lighting and a mirrored ceiling, the work is a striking focal point on board. “Harps” was produced and designed by ArtLink, based on a concept by Tihany Design. It is valued at $620,000.The smallest works are by Betty Pepper, who uses reworked books and adds intricate details and scenes made from old maps. They can be seen in the forward stairwell between decks 7 and 8. The exquisitely small elements are a testament to Pepper's ability to work at a scale that few artists can master.Each of the stairwells has a theme that reaches from top to bottom. The theme of the forward stairs is architecture, midship stairs is music and aft stairs is zoology.The oldest artist is Baron Wolman (deceased), born in 1937. The U.S. native was the chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine from 1967 until late 1970. He was ranked among the 20th century's elite and most collectible photographers.The youngest artist is Leva Berlande. The 31-year-old rising artist is a student from Latvia and has a painting featured in the Neptune Lounge.As with Rudi's Sel de Mer on Nieuw Statendam, Master Chef Rudi Sodamin's son and emerging artist Magnus Sodamin created a visually stimulating mural that adorns the wall in his father's namesake specialty restaurant on Rotterdam. Called “Oceans Feast,” the work measures 23 feet long and 3.6 feet tall.Italian artist Federico Picci contributes conversation starters that tie in magically with the ship's design. His photographs capture how music would look if we could not only listen to it but see it, too. In one image, balloons float out of a piano, representing the evanescence of something that evaporates in the air as it is created, like the element of sound.One of the most striking and expensive pieces is a dazzling, illuminated crystal “Key” (treble clef) created by Dutch artist Hans van Bentem for Deck 3, midship. The piece is valued at $27,000.Considered among the most avant-garde pieces in the collection is a fiberglass sculpture of an otter in the aft stairwell lobby on Deck 9 by Spanish artist Okuda San Miguel. San Miguel is known for his distinctive style of colorful geometric patterns that portray animals, skulls, religious iconography and human figures.In the embarkation area is a work titled “Billie Holiday” by Ani Abakumova. It is made up of 3 miles of threads — 8,000 threads in total. Abakumova's husband is a mathematician who developed an algorithm that enables her to create images from threads that change color without using paint.One of the most valuable works is a mixed media on canvas piece in the forward stairwell lobby on Deck 8 by Mehdi Ghadyanloo, an Iranian artist, painter and muralist known for his gigantic trompe l'oeil–style murals. Ghadyanloo recently had solo exhibitions in Almine Rech's galleries in Paris and Brussels, and now Holland America Line guests can enjoy his captivating art.Yongsun Jang, from Republic of Korea, welds cross sections of stainless-steel pipes to configure clusters of “cells,” then puts it all together to represent different organic beings. For Rotterdam, he created cello and pan flute sculptures for the B.B. King's Blues Club/Lincoln Center Stage space.The vibrant work of Lisa Krannichfield is on display in the Club Orange specialty restaurant. Her pieces meld the border between masculine and feminine and explore what it means to be fashionable and make a statement. The art aboard Rotterdam comprises one of the finest collections at sea. Guests can admire the decks inside and out and discover inspired works from a global assembly of emerging artists who share the spaces alongside some of the most renowned talent in the world.Cunard announces new itineraries on Queen Elizabeth for 2022Cunard has announced that a series of new itineraries sailing on Queen Elizabeth between February and May 2022 will go on sale in November.  All sailings will depart from Southampton and will include a voyage in search of the Northern Lights, journeys to the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean as well as a grand voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Panama Canal and on to Vancouver, Canada.The new itineraries will replace the existing published schedule.   Cunard continues to work very closely with authorities in all the destinations visited to ensure compliance with local health and entry requirements.  Unfortunately, based on the most recent advice for cruise guests, and given the complexities of many of the international destinations involved, it will not be viable to maintain Queen Elizabeth's existing schedule and all departures from 20 February to 17 May 2022 inclusive are now cancelled. Ponant pioneers safety regulations in the polar regionsPonant, the world leader of luxury expeditions, and an expert in navigation in polar regions for over two decades, recently organised the world's first international rescue exercise in a remote polar zone. During a trial voyage to the North Pole with its polar exploration vessel, Le Commandant Charcot, the company raised the bar again for maritime safety and standards in polar tourism. The one-off on-site scenario was live coordinated between Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, the United States and Norway, as well as the PONANT teams aboard and PONANT's head office in Marseille, France. The exercise took place over a 24-hour period on the ice, during which the 67 participants had to set up a polar survival camp among other tasks. American and Canadian coastguards, as well as Norwegian Arctic rescue experts were also present as observers.The objectives of the simulated rescue exercise were to optimise the coordination between the region's international rescue centres and conduct medical research and behavioural studies on participants to understand the impact of spending long periods of time on the ice. Conclusions are being shared with polar environment experts and will help the expedition cruise industry and rescue centres across the world to not only devise new safety strategies, but also improve their knowledge about the impacts of such a crisis situation.For Ponant, the exercise was also an ideal opportunity to test all the rescue and safety equipment, particularly the Ice Cube, the group survival kit, the floating polar shelters and the survival suits. Developed and designed from scratch by Ponant, they currently exceed the existing safety criteria established by the tourism industry as well as the military. With the tools developed by Ponant and the organisation of such a large-scale exercise, the company continues to set new standards of safety at sea, as well as pioneering new ways of exploration.Ponant opens Kimberley 2023 Season!Ponant has released sales for the highly anticipated 2023 Kimberley Expedition season for one of the company's most popular expeditions for both adventure and beauty. Offering multiple departures between April and October 2023, the enormously popular 10-night ‘Australia's Iconic Kimberley' itinerary journeys between Broome and Darwin showcasing the wild and grandiose landscapes of the Kimberley on board Ponant's Le Lapérouse or Le Soléal, both of which will be sailing throughout the season. Highlights on the itinerary include visiting the Hunter River inhabited estuarine crocodiles; discovering the King George River on a Zodiac® excursion and reaching the majestic Twin Falls, the highest in Western Australia; and a visit to Collier Bay to explore Montgomery reef. Sailing along one of the most spectacular coasts in Australia, the Kimberley's falls, savannah, and tidal phenomena promise never to disappoint.Environmentally friendly, fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and complete with lounges designed to be largely open to the exterior, Ponant's modern, purpose-built, intimately sized ships offer a unique sailing experience, offering unparalleled comfort and luxury for exploring the region. Le Soléal provides 95% balcony accommodation while Le Lapérouse offers a balcony or private deck area for all accommodation. Both offer a selection of world-class dining options, open bar*, a spa and an outdoor swimming pool.Both purpose-built ships offer the perfect base camp to relax after spending days on immersive expedition experiences on Zodiac® outings and shore excursions with PONANT's knowledgeable expedition team.Paul Gauguin Cruises opens sales for 2023 small luxury itinerariesPaul Gauguin Cruises has launched sales of its 2023 small-ship sailings. Sun, turquoise seas, idyllic beaches and scenery await. Six itineraries crafted by Paul Gauguin Cruises' destination experts offer a chance to explore the wonders of the South Pacific and beyond aboard newly renovated luxury small vessel Le Paul Gauguin.Paul Gauguin Cruises, the South Pacific specialists, has devised six idyllic itineraries, from 7 to 16 nights, to explore Tahiti, the Society Islands, and the Marquesas, Tuamotus, Tonga, the Cook Islands and Fiji Islands.Swimming, diving, kayaking, paddle-boarding and snorkelling are just some of the activities on offer to enjoy to the full these picture postcard landscapes. Aboard, impeccable service and fine cuisine take inspiration from the Polynesian lifestyle. Combining this with privileged moments such as a traditional Polynesian barbecue on private islet, Motu Mahana, off the protected Taha's Island, completes a voyage to this far-flung paradise.With 166 staterooms and suites, Le Paul Gauguin was designed to sail in Polynesian waters, her shallow draught allows her to get in close to shallow lagoons. In the heart of paradisical islands and the atolls of French Polynesia and its neighbouring archipelagos, the vessel invites guests to discover the traditional way of life and customs of Polynesia and the South Pacific.NEW ITINERARY: From Fiji to BaliDeparting from Lautoka in Fiji, this exceptional voyage takes you on a journey of discovery to seven countries in the South Seas including Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Australia, East Timor and Indonesia in the quest for idyllic surroundings.“From Fiji to Bali” cruise – from Lautoka to Bali (or vice versa) – 17 days, 16 nights – 2 sailings in 2023Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society IslandsWhite sandy beaches, coral atolls and turquoise lagoons line the route of this stunning itinerary to explore four beautiful archipelagos of the South Pacific. Discover nature and culture among dreamy French Polynesian atolls, the Cook Islands, Tonga and Fiji.“Fiji, Tonga, Cook & Society Islands” cruise – from Papeete to Lautoka (or vice versa) – 15 days, 14 nights or 13 days, 12 nights – 2 sailings in 2023Tahiti & the Society IslandsEmbark on Le Paul Gauguin for an unforgettable tour of the beautiful Society Islands which inspired so many artists like Henri Matisse, Paul Gauguin and Jacques Brel. From Papeete, guests will sail to isolated coves on Huahine, the turquoise waters of Motu Mahana, fabulous lagoons in Bora Bora and the lush vegetation on Moorea – an itinerary planned to offer the very essence of French Polynesia.“Tahiti & the Society Islands” cruise – from Papeete to Papeete – 8 days, 7 nights – 14 sailings in 2023Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society IslandsDive into Polynesian history and culture on this cruise into the heart of idyllic atolls surrounded by coral reefs. This itinerary takes guests on a voyage to discover French Polynesia's natural treasures: Tahiti, Fakarava's coral ellipse, the Tuamotus, Fatu Hiva and its sacred “tohua” sites, Hiva Oa, “Garden of the Marquesas”, Bora Bora and many other South Pacific pearls.“Marquesas, The Tuamotus & Society Islands” cruise – from Papeete to Papeete – 15 days, 14 nights – 6 sailings in 2023Available now from all good CLIA cruise specialists.Norwegian Bliss returns to the Mexican RivieraNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel continues its Great Cruise Comeback across the globe with the restart of its seventh vessel, Norwegian Bliss, sailing week-long voyages to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles.Norwegian Bliss, one of the most successful ships ever launched in the company's 54-year history will be the Brand's second vessel sailing from the West Coast of USA following the celebrated restart of her sister ship Norwegian Encore, which resumed voyages to Alaska from Seattle in August 2021. On Sunday 24 October 2021, Norwegian Bliss' crew members welcomed eager and excited guests as they embarked to sail the majestic Mexican Riviera while looking forward to enjoying unforgettable onboard experiences including world-class fare across its 19 dining options, 20 bars and lounges, a two-level racetrack with the Bliss Speedway and Broadway-caliber entertainment including “Six: The Musical,” which premiered onboard Norwegian Breakaway before hitting the stage on Broadway in March 2020.Norwegian Bliss will sail from the Los Angeles World Cruise Centre, offering week-long voyages and five-day sailings to the Mexican Riviera, visiting marquee Mexican ports including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, and Ensenada, Mexico. On 21 January 2022 she will embark on a 14-day journey crossing the Panama Canal and making port calls to notable destinations including Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica; and Cartagena, Colombia before making her way to the cruise capital of the world, Miami.MSC Cruises invites artists to design the hull art of MSC EuribiaMSC Cruises is giving artists and designers around the world the opportunity to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas to communicate the importance of respect for the environment. The ship, which is the most environmentally advanced ship in MSC Cruises' fleet to date, is named after the ancient goddess Eurybia who harnessed the winds, weather and constellations to master the seas and the vision of the ship is to master the deployment of state-of-the-art sustainable technologies to protect and preserve the precious marine ecosystem. MSC Cruises is calling on artists from around the world to create a unique artwork inspired by the sea and its important marine ecosystem that will be featured as a permanent design across the ship's hull, as she sails the world's oceans. The design contest, which is now open, is a first for MSC Cruises and shines a light on the Company's ongoing commitment to the environment and its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050.The entries will be judged by a panel of international judges including sand artist Jben, known for his large-scale ephemeral sand frescoes that wash away with the tide, architect Martin Francis and Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group. Jben has travelled the world sculpting Beach Art in the United States, France, Morocco, Holland and Portugal, raising awareness of sea-related environmental issues, encouraging marine protection and preservation. Only one winner will be lucky enough for their artwork to be showcased on the ship's hull, as a sailing outdoor gallery for the world to see. Five further shortlist finalists will also have their designs displayed in an exhibition on board MSC Euribia, where guests will be exposed to their art and its important message for years to come.MSC Cruises has also shared a video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8nWPhH4bRY] of artist Jben calling on other artists to join him. On 19 October, he created an immense 45 metre x 45 metre fresco on French beach the Côte Sauvage, telling designers ‘MSC wants you' and calling on them to join the competition.MSC Euribia will come into service in 2023 and become the second LNG-powered ship in MSC Cruises' fleet, marking another step forward in substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions. LNG plays a key role in the journey towards climate change mitigation and MSC Euribia's engines have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 21% compared to standard fuels while also virtually eliminating other air emissions.https://www.talenthouse.com/i/Create-a-design-for-the-hull-of-MSC-Euribia-cruise-shipDream Cruises collaborates with Tourism Western AustraliaDream Cruises has partnered with Tourism Western Australia (TWA) in Singapore to feature the ‘Western Australia Adventure Awaits' showpiece on World Dream, as part of the ship's ‘Markets of the World' thematic cruises from Singapore until 6 November 2021. With current international travel restrictions, Dream Cruises brings the world and its popular cuisine and cultural activities aboard World Dream to provide Singapore residents with the ultimate ‘Super Seacation' cruise experience without leaving the waters around Singapore.Since July 2020, Dream Cruises was the first cruise line in the world to resume safe cruises with stringent and enhanced safety and preventive measures, starting with Taiwan and subsequently in Singapore in November 2020, followed by Hong Kong in July 2021. Since then, Dream Cruises had launched a series of successful global thematic cruises with the likes of “Rhythm of Korea”, “Amazing Thailand”, “Wonders of Japan” and currently “Markets of the World” with a special highlight of the “Western Australia Adventure Awaits” showpiece.Dream Cruises brings unique Western Australia adventures on board World Dream with 10 Western Australia Balcony Staterooms specifically re-created and inspired by Western Australia's iconic landmarks such as the Blue Boat House, Busselton Jetty, Bungle Bungle Range, Hutt Lagoon at Pink Lake and Wave Rock. Guests staying in these cabins are in for a real Aussie treat and will be delighted with the extra goodies, which include a Quinton the Quokka plush toy, Western Australia exclusive merchandise and a special on board lunch or dinner set menu paired with Australian Wine for 2 persons at the Prime Steakhouse & Seafood Grill Restaurant by Australian renowned chef, Mark Best.Guests can further elevate their “Down Under” experience on the ship with a variety of curated adventures and activities inspired by what Australia has to offer, complemented by delicious Australian delicacies. The month of October is also Lobster mania month with a Western Australia lobster and prawn pasta linguini cooking show, as well as Western Australia Lobster menus that are available at specialty restaurants for selected sailings.Besides that, Dream Cruises together with TWA has also put together a series of fun-filled on board activities for guests to maximise their Australian adventure on the ship. Be sure to visit the interactive and pop up booth packed with insta-worthy opportunities and don't miss the special appearance of Quinton the Quokka, the World's happiest animal on board for a meet and greet session. Fans of the adorable animal can also stand a chance to take home a Quokka soft toy and other exciting prizes by joining the exciting on board activities, including the ‘Western Australia Amazing Race' game and the ‘Western Australia Trivia Wall'. For the ultimate prize and Australian vacation, World Dream guests can also stand a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip* to Western Australia by entering the on board photo contest, available exclusively on World Dream.Royal Caribbean Group Announces “Destination Net Zero”Royal Caribbean Group announced a giant step on its sustainability journey: Destination Net Zero, a comprehensive decarbonization strategy that includes pledging to establish Science-Based Targets (SBT) and achieving net zero emissions by 2050.Royal Caribbean Group's Destination Net Zero builds on decades of progress and a deep sense of responsibility to embed sustainability throughout the organization.Over 18 to 24 months, the cruise company will develop goals to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the first such pledge for the cruise industry. The work will begin following the publication of SBTi's marine transport methodology. Science-based targets show companies how much, and how quickly, they need to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to help limit global warming.Along the journey to net zero, key milestones will be critical to making progress. One of the most ambitious milestones includes the delivery of a net zero cruise ship by 2035. To achieve these ambitions, the company will rely on strong partnerships with governments, suppliers and shipyards to develop alternative and accessible fuels and technology.The company's focus on achieving these measurable goals builds on its track record of designing and operating some of the most energy efficient ships on the seas. Thanks to optimized hull design and system upgrades such as AC chillers utilizing 30-40% less energy, Royal Caribbean Group has consistently delivered a new generation of ships 20-25% more efficient than their predecessors.From Silversea Cruises' ‘Project Evolution' – the cruise industry's first hybrid-powered ship set to debut summer 2023 – to the wind farm in Kansas that will offset up to 12% of our scope 1 and 2 emissions per year, Royal Caribbean Group is already executing on its Destination Net Zero strategy to drive the development of emissions-reducing technology and alternative fuel solutions.“Royal Caribbean Group has a history of innovating in every aspect and level of the company,” said William K. Reilly, chairman, Royal Caribbean Group's board of directors' safety, environment, and health committee. “This is another important step on the serious and ambitious path to preserve the health and allure of the sea and the beauty of the oceans.”Destination Net Zero's four-pronged approach includes:Modernization of our global brands fleet through the introduction of 13 new energy-efficient and alternatively fueled vessels, including its recently announced ‘Project Evolution' — the industry's first ship to remove all local emissions while at port.Continued investment in energy efficiency programs for its fleet, including energy saving technologies, enhanced data systems and digitalization.Development of alternative fuel and alternative power solutions.Optimized deployment and integration of strategic shore-based supply chains.Pandaw closes after 26 years of pioneering river cruises. Pandaw regrets to announce that due to the continuing Covid 19 impact on international leisure travel, the closure of its destinations in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and India, and the critical political situation in Myanmar, the company has no alternative but to cease its river cruise operations due to the lack of financial liquidity and failure to find additional funding in the wake of the Covid 19 crisis.Though forward bookings for a restart in 2022 remained strong, with great support from the ever-loyal Pandaw community, the company lacks the funding to continue layup operations of their seventeen ships for another year, and then undergo essential refurbishment to prepare for renewed operations, the timing of which is highly uncertain, even assuming this may occur for the winter 2022/23 season.The company has worked tirelessly over the past year to find new investors or other forms of finance to carry the company through, but without success.Founded in 1995, Pandaw pioneered river expeditions in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and India with its iconic boutique ships. Up till the impact of Covid, Pandaw had enjoyed the support of a loyal following of travellers, high occupancy and year on year growing revenues, with positive financial results.Despite the closure of Pandaw Cruises, the Pandaw Charity, which has done much to support people in Myanmar during the on-going crisis there, will continue its work under the guidance of its trustees.And moreEthical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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OverviewIn episode 73, Chris answers a listener question around, Jets replacing ocean liners, followed by a bumper edition of cruise news. Itinerary of the week features, Holland America's, Noordam, Circumnavigation of Australian in Nov 2022.Support the show - Buy Me A CoffeeThis podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates. https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXMaritime History & Listener QuestionCraig asks “Before the pandemic, I travelled a lot, flying every month and cruising a few times a year. Flying is such a drag. So I wonder, why everyone went on planes and abandoned the ships. I would have thought that after a few flights people would have given up on flying and returned to cruising. Any thought?” Cruise NewsPrincess Cruises Extends Pause of Cruise Vacations in Australia Through Mid-January 2022 Princess Cruises, is extending its pause in cruise vacations in Australia/New Zealand to January 27, 2022, due to the uncertainty around the return of cruising in the region.As a result of the pause extension, Coral Princess voyages through January 17 are cancelled and Royal Princess and Sapphire Princess seasons through to March 2022 are being cancelled.P&O Cruises Australia Extends Cruising Pause Until Mid-January 2022P&O Cruises Australia today extended its pause in operations for cruises departing from Sydney and Brisbane by a further month until mid January next year to give guests greater confidence in planning their Christmas and New Year holidays because of the uncertainty around the return of cruising.The voluntary pause will apply to cruises scheduled to depart from 18 December, 2021 through to 14 January, 2022 (for Brisbane) and 18 January, 2022 (for Sydney).P&O Cruises Australia also confirmed it was cancelling its Melbourne summer season, which was no longer feasible to deliver because of the latest extension.Carnival Australia alse extends pause until Mid-January 2022. In line with guidance from the Australian Government, Carnival Cruise Line is extending its pause in operations for Australian sailings through 16 January 2022 for Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor.Celebrity Edge will be making its first trip into the Southern Hemisphere to debut Down Under in Australian and New Zealand waters for the 2023/24 seasonCelebrity Cruises today announced plans for its revolutionary Celebrity Edge to debut Down Under for the 2023/24 season.The brand's signature Edge Series ship will offer an array of 6- to 13-night itineraries from early December 2023 through to April 2024, designed to immerse guests in the spoils of the stunning coastlines of Australia and neighbouring New Zealand, along with the tropical South Pacific.Reigniting guests' wanderlust to see the world again, guests will be able to select from 12 bespoke itineraries visiting an impressive collection of 22 ports with departures from both Sydney and Auckland.Highlights of Celebrity Cruises' upcoming 2023/24 season Down Under include:Uniquely themed itineraries including ‘Sun and Beach Escapes', ‘Food and Wine Classics', and ‘Five Star Getaways', providing deeper immersion into the region's unique culture, brought to life through enhanced onboard and shoreside programming.Overnight opportunities in Cairns, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; and Hobart, Tasmania, for guests to take in more of the wonders of the magnificent surroundings.A new port visiting the scenic Kangaroo Island, one of Australia's most vibrant nature reserves.Every New Zealand sailing exploring both the North and South islands of this incredibly scenic country;A sun-filled South Pacific itinerary transporting guests to some of the world's most beautiful islands – New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Mystery Island.Some of the remarkable features guests of Celebrity Edge can look forward to include:The exclusive The Retreat® with its private restaurant, and exclusive lounge and sundeck available to all suite guests. In addition, a dedicated team of hosts and concierges on-hand 24/7, ensures everything is taken care of while on holiday.Transformational accommodations, from modern two-storey villas with plunge pools to staterooms with Infinite Verandas®, that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living, all carefully curated and designed by the award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE and featuring Celebrity's signature eXhale® bedding.The Magic Carpet®, soaring cantilevered above the sea and offering guests uninterrupted vistas while sipping cocktails or having dinner.An unrivaled culinary repertoire of 29 distinct restaurants, bars, and lounges connecting guests to the destinations they will visit like never before. Globally-inspired menus crafted by a Michelin-star chef bring the flavours of the world straight to the plate, providing an epicurean journey unmatched at sea.Eden, spanning three decks and featuring more outward-facing glass than any other room at sea, offers a multi-sensory fusion of one-of-a-kind culinary and entertainment experiences.Wellness woven in throughout the ship experience including: The Spa, a sprawling 22,000 sq. ft. wellness destination offering more than 120 treatments, many inspired by the destinations the ship visits; the SEA Thermal Suite featuring eight distinct rooms including a steam room, float room, salt room, and heated tile loungers, among others; beauty and fitness experiences never before offered at sea including a Kerastase Salon; Peloton bikes and F45 Training.Celebrity Edge goes on sale to the general public on 15 October.Wonder of the Seas sets course for U.S and EuropePaving the way for the biggest adventure yet, Royal Caribbean International has announced the world's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, will debut in the U.S. and Europe. The highly anticipated ship is set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on March 4, 2022, before making its way to Barcelona and Rome to kick off summer vacations in May. Families and travellers alike have a new wave of possibilities across Wonder's eight distinct neighbourhoods, an Oasis Class first, that include all-new features such as the Suite Neighbourhood, a cantilevered pool bar named The Vue, and Wonder Playscape – an interactive, open-air kids' play area with awe-inspiring views. With returning favourites also on deck, like The Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea; Central Park, the neighbourhood filled with real plants from end to end; and the vibrant Caribbean-inspired pool deck experience, the innovative, new ship invites adventurers of all ages to reimagine, explore and make memories once again.New Adventures and Favourites Gone BolderSuite Class Neighbourhood – The eighth neighbourhood, only found on Wonder, offers Royal Suite Class guests an elevated Suite Sun Deck in a new location, complete with a plunge pool, bar and plenty of loungers and nooks to kick back; along with favourites such as Coastal Kitchen, the private restaurant, and the Suite Lounge. Plus, the grandest Ultimate Family Suite yet for a family of 10.Wonder Playscape – Joining the line-up of next-level thrills for kids, the underwater-themed play area is a whole new adventure with slides, climbing walls, games, an interactive mural activated by touch and puzzles that will make them wonder if any playground will ever be the same.The Vue – The happiest of happy hours can be found at this new cantilevered bar.The Vue offers panoramic ocean views from high above on the pool deck all day, and after sunset, it shines bright with a colourful mosaic canopy overhead.Pool deck experience – The Lime & Coconut is at the centre of the Caribbean vibes, with two poolside bars and live music; while the trio of high-speed waterslides, The Perfect Storm, and kids aqua park Splashaway Bay, keep the young and young at heart entertained. Casitas, in-pool loungers and more make for a variety of great places to kick back, especially to catch a movie under the stars at the largest poolside movie screen in the Royal Caribbean fleet. At the heart of every Oasis Class ship is a combination of unmatched signature features and experiences found from one neighbourhood to the next, including the tallest slide at sea, The Ultimate Abyss; the newly designed, dedicated kids and teens spaces at Adventure Ocean, Social100 and The Patio; the FlowRider surf simulator, twin rock-climbing walls and the ten-decks-high zip line. From riding the carousel in the family favourite Boardwalk neighbourhood – inspired by renowned boardwalks like Coney Island – to fine dining in Central Park, and the variety of restaurants and showstopping entertainment in between, no day on board will be the same.Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway return to service in the Mediterranean. A third of NCL's fleet of 17 ships are now back in operation, welcoming guests back on board after the Company's more than 500-day cruise suspension.Norwegian Epic, the fourth ship in the Company's fleet to resume operations, successfully completed her first voyage to the most sought-after ports in Spain and Italy from Barcelona. During the 7-day sailing, Norwegian Epic called to Livorno, the gateway to the Renaissance heritage of Tuscany and Florence, Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Palma (Mallorca).Meanwhile, Norwegian Getaway today embarks on her first voyage from Rome (Civitavecchia). Through 25 October, she will sail a mix of 10- to 11-day Greek Isles itineraries, calling to Dubrovnik, Corfu, Katakolon – NCL's newest embarkation port located on the Peloponnese peninsula –Santorini, Mykonos, Naples and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). With up to 13 hours in each port and no more than two days at sea, guests can spend their days exploring ancient ruins and medieval architecture or simply savouring a variety of the region's famous cuisine.Norwegian Prima breaks boundariesNorwegian Cruise Line, has raised the curtains to unveil its upcoming multifaceted entertainment and onboard experiences available on Norwegian Prima, the Brand's most in-demand ship ever.Thrilling ExperiencesFor the most extreme adrenaline rush at sea, Norwegian Prima will debut The Drop, the world's first freefall dry slide where users will experience a 10-story plunge reaching the highest G-forces of any cruise line; more Gs than an accelerating F1 racecar, leaving racer's hearts with the thrill of a lifetime. The edge-of-your-seat experience takes a competitive turn with The Rush, featuring dueling dry slides where guests can race each other for the ultimate in bragging rights.As the only Cruise Line to offer go-karts at sea, NCL will up the ante on Norwegian Prima, offering the largest and first ever three-level racetrack with the Prima Speedway. Featuring a longer straight section or stretch with a racetrack of more than 420 metres and 22 percent larger than the current racetrack on Norwegian Encore, the speedway will now go around and through the funnel of the ship and boasts 14 nail-biting turns where 15 drivers can simultaneously race on the open ocean, reaching speeds of more than 50 kph. After racers have completed their ultimate thrill ride, they can unwind at the new Prima Speedway Bar located beneath the racetrack.The Brand's popular indoor virtual gaming complex, The Galaxy Pavilion, levels up to offer guests 14 attractions to choose from, including four new hyper-immersive simulator experiences only available on Norwegian Prima, two different escape rooms, and a Topgolf Swing Suite, showcasing the only Topgolf Swing Suite available at sea. The Topgolf Swing Suite delivers an immersive gaming and social experience, featuring a variety of Topgolf games, world renowned virtual golf courses, and multi-player games.  The Topgolf Swing Suite is powered by Full Swing golf simulator technology, the same simulator used by PGA Tour pros such as Tiger Woods and Jon Rahm.Immersive Star Power EntertainmentFrom the powerhouse production team that brought “Jersey Boys” with current residence on Norwegian Bliss, comes “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” This is the story of Donna Summer's meteoric rise from young starlet to the Queen of the Disco featuring a score of more than 20 of Summer's mega disco hits including “Bad Girl,” “Last Dance,” and “Hot Stuff.” The 75-minute immersive production will be a first at sea where the theatre itself transforms into a full disco and guests can become a part of the show and dance to Summer's all-time disco medleys.Taking guests from the disco glam of “Summer” to the neon lights of “Light Balance Universe” featuring Light Balance, the golden buzzer winner from “America's Got Talent,” the one-of-a-kind dance crew brings their jaw-dropping visual effects and style to Norwegian Prima.  Guests will experience high-energy choreography and acrobatics while partaking in a multisensory light spectacular.Prima Theatre and Nightclub: A Multi-Purpose MasterpieceAll of Norwegian Prima's headlining acts will take centre stage in this groundbreaking transformational theatre. The three-story venue, designed to seamlessly convert the space from a state-of-the art performance stage to expansive dance floor, will feature a customisable seating layout and awe-inspiring moving LED screen that lowers from the ceiling and is nearly half the size of the venue. The extravagant high-energy nightclub's SENSORIA theme provides clubgoers an out-of-body experience where they can dance late into the night and enjoy a kaleidoscope of high-energy music and innovative special effects.Elevated Activities for Every GuestNorwegian Prima will debut The Bull's Eye, an elevated twist on the classic game of darts featuring a sophisticated video tracking system that automatically calculates each guest's score and even offers instant game replays to ensure fun, competitive play.NCL will introduce Tee Time, a supercharged version of minigolf, where guests can enjoy nine interactive holes set among a Vegas-style backdrop and even have a chance to win worth-your-while prizes.Making its splashing first appearance on Norwegian Prima as part of the ship's Aqua Park and Main Pool area, will be the Brand's first Tidal Wave waterslide featuring gushing surf where guests can ride an innertube to catch the perfect wave. Guests looking to relax can do so in either one of two infinity hot tubs or under the area's cascading water feature.Vibe Beach Club, NCL's adult-only area returns on Norwegian Prima providing enhanced experiences including a dedicated bar and two infinity hot tubs where guests can enjoy the ocean's horizon at leisure.Syd Norman's Pour House, the onboard guest-favorite classic rock club makes its Rockstar comeback on Norwegian Prima after the concept initially debuted on Norwegian Breakaway in 2018. The venue features a stellar house band playing the greatest rock songs of all time from Aerosmith to Led Zeppelin.There will be laughs on the high seas with The Improv at Sea comedy club showcasing standup performances against an intellectual tongue-and-cheek “Science of Comedy” theme.With voyages beginning in the northern hemisphere summer of 2022, Norwegian Prima will be 294 metres long, more than142,000 gross tons and able to accommodate 3,215 guests at double occupancy.The vessel, the first of six ships within NCL's all-new Prima Class, which debuted with record-breaking sales and applause when it was announced in May earlier this year, reveals Tony Award®-nominated musical “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” as its interactive headlining act. Norwegian Prima will also showcase numerous cruise industry firsts and new-to-brand elevated onboard experiences when the ship sets sail in the northern hemisphere summer of 2022, including the world's first venue that transforms from a three-story theatre into a Vegas-style nightclub, freefall drop dry slides and the largest racetrack at sea.Discover ‘Celebrated Cultures & Treasured Temples' on Crystal's Epic 2024 World Cruise49 ports, 22 countries, 14 overnight calls and 105 nights of luxury and exploration awaitCrystal Cruises announced its highly anticipated 2024 World Cruise, a 105-night epic adventure aboard Crystal Serenity exploring the Southern Hemisphere and beyond from Miami to Rome, January 5 – April 20, 2024. ‘Celebrated Cultures & Treasured Temples' marks Crystal's 27th World Cruise and features a near circumnavigation of the globe with 49 ports of call in 22 countries and destinations including the Panama Canal; Mexico; French Polynesia; the South Pacific; New Zealand; Australia; Indonesia; Sri Lanka; India; the Red Sea, the Suez Canal; and the Mediterranean isles of Cyprus, Crete and Sicily.Guests who were booked on Crystal's cancelled 2022 World Cruise will enjoy an exclusive booking window from September 21 – 30, 2021, and opens for reservations to the public on October 1, 2021.World Cruise segments include:Panama Passage, 16 nights – Highlights include Key West, Cartagena's UNESCO-listed Old Town, a Panama Canal transit, overnights in Panama City and Cabo San Lucas and calls in tropical San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, and Huatulco, Mexico.French Polynesian Perfection, 13 nights – Luxurious days at sea and French Polynesian wonders abound including Nuka Hiva's towering waterfalls, Rangiroa's world-class dive sites and Mo'orea's turquoise lagoons, as well as overnights in idyllic Papeete and Bora Bora.Pearls of the South Pacific, 14-nights – Beginning with an overnight in Papeete, this voyage features the beauty of Polynesia, Rarotonga's vibrant reefs, the splendor of Fiji, the culture of Tonga, New Zealand's Bay of Islands, and an overnight in Auckland, “City of Sails.”Fabled Fjords & Māori Majesties, 17 nights – The glacier-carved wonders of Fiordland National Park highlight this voyage featuring calls in Tauranga, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Dunedin, New Zealand; and overnights in Napier, New Zealand; and Hobart (Tasmania) and Sydney, Australia.Australian & Indonesian Discovery, 14 nights – An overnight in Cairns, Australia offers Great Barrier Reef adventures while Darwin boasts outdoor pursuits in Kakadu National Park. Komodo Island thrills with its ‘dragons' and an overnight in Bali reveals mystical temples and lush landscapes.Cultural Kaleidoscope, 13 nights – An overnight in Colombo, Sri Lanka invites options for exotic exploration including the UNESCO-listed Sacred city of Kandy, while overnights in Cochin and Mumbai, India, and calls in Malaysia and Thailand offer incredible temples, wildlife and urban vigor.The Sands of Time, 18 nights – A call in Aqaba, Jordan is a doorway to ancient Petra and Wadi Rum, while sunny Eilat, Israel, tempts with spectacular reefs and jeep tours in the Negev Desert. A Suez Canal transit, calls in Cyprus and Crete and the timeless beauty of Sicily complete the journey.Fridtjof Nansen named in SvalbardHurtigruten Expeditions' battery-hybrid powered Fridtjof Nansen (pictured) has been named in the world's northernmost naming ceremony for a passenger ship. At latitude 78˚ north in Svalbard, the local community joined the celebrations of one of the world's greenest and most advanced cruise ships. Replacing the traditional bottle of champagne with a chunk of ice, godmothers and environmental advocatesHilde Falun Strom and Sunniva Sorby named Fridtjof Nansen, continuing a Hurtigruten ritual invented by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. “It is not my intention to dishonor the glorious grape, but already now you shall get the taste of your real environment. For the ice you have been built, in the ice you shall stay most of your life, and in the ice, you shall solve your tasks,”In honouring the cruise line's century-plus-long Svalbard heritage, Fridtjof Nansen is also the first cruise ship ever to be registered in Longyearbyen.MSC Bellissima will extend her deployment in Saudi ArabiaMSC Cruises has announced that MSC Bellissima will extend her deployment in Saudi Arabia and the Red Sea for the Northern Hemisphere winter 2021/2022 season, following a highly successful inaugural season in the region this summer.MSC Bellissima and the itineraries in this region have proven very popular since she first commenced sailing there this July out of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  MSC Bellissima will replace MSC Magnifica, which was previously scheduled to serve in the region this winter.This itinerary for the Northern Hemisphere winter 21/22 is brand new for MSC Cruises and is the first of its kind, offering guests unique opportunities to discover Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan by cruise ship – visiting culturally-rich destinations and unspoiled beaches and giving guests the chance to immerse themselves in the incredible history and tradition of the region.From 30 October 2021 MSC Bellissima will offer 7-night cruises from Jeddah, calling at the ports of Ras Al Abyad, Aqaba for Petra in Jordan, Safaga for Luxor in Egypt and then AlWajh and Yanbu, in Saudi Arabia.Regent Seven Seas Cruises Returns to SailingRegent Seven Seas Cruises® began its first voyage in just under 18 months on September 11, 2021, with new ship Seven Seas Splendor® cruising from Southampton, England. Sailing with the cruise line's enhanced SailSAFE™ Health and Safety Program – which includes 100% vaccination of both guests and crew – the voyage is believed to be the first to carry international travellers on a UK cruise since the voluntary industry-wide pause in operations began in March 2020.The next ship in The World's Most Luxurious Fleet™ to resume sailing will be Seven Seas Explorer® on October 15, 2021, from Trieste, Italy. Seven Seas Mariner® will resume sailing December 18, 2021, from Miami, Florida, as will Seven Seas Navigator® on January 6, 2022. Finally, Seven Seas Voyager® will return on February 15, 2022 from Barcelona, Spain.Oceania Cruises Sets A New Single-day Booking RecordOceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line set an all-time single day booking record that surpassed the most recent record by nearly 60%. While the most recent record was for a full season of sailings across six ships, this record was driven by the introduction of one new ship with itineraries for primarily one half of a year. Vista is slated to debut in April 2023, voyages opened for sale on September 15th at 9:00 a.m. eastern and by 10:30 a.m., the number of bookings had surpassed the company's most recent record which was set in March 2021.Nearly half of the available inventory of Vista's inaugural season was sold in one day with 30% of all bookings coming from new to brand guests. The most in-demand destinations were the British Isles and Canada, the Mediterranean, Holy Lands, and Panama Canal.Saga's brand-new river cruise ship ‘Spirit of the Rhine' departs on inaugural cruiseSeptember 22, 2022: Saga's brand-new river cruise ship, ‘Spirit of the Rhine', has departed on its inaugural 13-night cruise from Trier and will take in the beautiful Moselle valley and Roman wine towns along the way such as Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach and Piesport. Guests will have ample opportunity to taste the local grape as the vineyards bring in the local harvest, and will be joined by wine expert Oz Clarke on the tour.With a design inspired by the culture and nature found along the Rhine, guests will have access to a range of first-class facilities onboard the ship including a panoramic lounge and bar, an inviting library, fitness area, an expansive sun deck with a hot tub and alfresco barbecue and two restaurants.The ship has a maximum capacity of 190 guests who are served by 40 officers and crew. The 95 cabins are spread over four passenger decks and the ship's bespoke design means the ship will be one of the quietest and most environmentally friendly ships operating on the RhineThe Spirit of the Rhine will be joined by sister ship the Spirit of the Danube next year. Designed as a sister ship, the Spirit of the Danube will mirror much of the design of the Spirit of the Rhine, with a design inspired by the sights of the Danube. 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Cruise News Briefing - July 30, 2021. Crystal Serenity adds Miami as an embarkation port. Disney details more adults-only areas on Disney Wish. Carnival Cruise LIne's newest ship Mardi Gras prepares to set sail. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

In episode 49, Chris and Baz answer a listener question about nautical terms and have a bumper cruise news segment.   This podcast is only possible thanks to our supporters, simply buying a coffee keeps us on air. It is just like shouting your mate a coffee, and we consider our listeners close mates.  https://bit.ly/2T2FYGXGangway at Fremantle Ports - Credit: Fremantle PortsMARITIME HISTORY: Listener Question from Liam. Chris last week you mentioned the term “bridge” and how it came about. What are the references for some other common nautical names/terms, eg port, starboard, gangway, POSH etc. Any quirky ones you may know? CRUISE NEWSMSC announces UK resumption. MSC Cruises has announced that it will offer a series of mini and week-long cruises around the UK for British holidaymakers only that will include protected shore excursions for 7-night sailings.All voyages will welcome British families and guests of all ages – including those who are waiting for their vaccinations against COVID-19 as well as those who have received the vaccine.All departures, starting from 20 May, will be from the new cruise terminal in Southampton and the line will add other embarkation ports in the UK, with details to be announced soon.All guests will receive an antigen test prior to embarkation, while non-vaccinated guests will also be required to show proof of negative test done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. Other pre-boarding and on-board measures will also apply to both guests and crew, in line with MSC Cruises' health and safety protocol.Princess Cruises Reveals Details of All Inclusive UK ‘Summer Seacations' on MedallionClass® ShipsRegal Princess will offer 14 UK voyages running from July 31 through to September 23, 2021. Sky Princess will offer eight UK cruises, running from August 30 through to September 28, 2021.  On sale from 24 Mar 21.Regal Princess and Sky Princess will offer scenic cruises and voyages with stops in UK ports-of-call including Liverpool, Belfast and Greenock, with itineraries ranging from three to seven nights.Guests on Regal Princess and Sky Princess will be able to enjoy ‘Truly Touchless' experiences and personalised services through the cruise line's MedallionClass Experience that supports new health protocols.The cruise line's award-winning OceanMedallionTM wearable device replaces the traditional cruise card and pairs with embedded IoT (“Internet of things”) -driven innovative technology to significantly expand touch-free options and personalisation on board Princess MedallionClass ships including:touchless embarkation and disembarkationkeyless stateroom entrycompletely contactless commercesimplified safety trainingon-demand food, beverages and retail items delivered anywhere on boardguest service requests via mobile device chatlocation-based gaming and wageringentertainment content via smart devicesPhysical Distancing – With MedallionClass guests can get a real-time view of attendance in lounges, theaters and other areas, and bookmark activities of interest, noting attendance limits.European restart for Celebrity, RCIRoyal Caribbean Group overnight announced new cruises in the Europe, where it will homeport Celebrity Cruises' brand new Celebrity Apex out of Athens and Royal Caribbean International's (RCI) Jewel of the Seas in Limassol, marking the European restart for the two cruise lines.The series of week-long voyages, starting from 19 Jun, will cruise to  Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini in the Greek Islands as well as Limassol, Haifa and Jerusalem.P&O UK debutP&O Cruises UK has announced that Arvia will homeport out of Barbados and Antigua in the Caribbean when she makes her debut in Dec 2022, offering a maiden season of fly/cruise voyages.Star Cruises first cruise line to resume sailing in MalaysiaGenting Cruise Lines and Penang Port is pleased to announce its plans to restart cruises in Penang with Star Cruises, offering Langkawi itineraries beginning May 13, 2021 at the start of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Holidays on Star Cruises' 40,053 tonnage Star Pisces cruise ship, which can accommodate up to 1,600 passengers.The proposed Langkawi cruises will comprise of 2-Night “Langkawi Escape” and a series of 1-night “Straits of Malacca” Cruises. Star Pisces will become the first ship to resume sailings in Malaysia and one of the few in the world, contributing to the growth of tourism in Penang and Pulau LangkawiAzamara names 4th ship. Azamara, the upmarket, boutique cruise line dedicated to Destination Immersion® experiences today announced the name and vessel handover of its new ship, Azamara Onward. The vessel handover, which took place on March 15, 2021, coincides with Azamara's transition into an independent brand and cruise company.Azamara Onward will join the brand's existing fleet: Azamara Pursuit®, Azamara Journey®, and Azamara Quest®. The newly purchased vessel, currently docked in Civitavecchia, will receive an extensive renovation to reflect the Azamara brand. Azamara Onward is scheduled to sail for its inaugural season around Europe in 2022.Luxury cruise travel is back!  Recording its biggest single day of bookings in company history, Crystal reports an extraordinary response in the first 24 hours of reservations opening for its new Luxury Bahamas Escapes aboard Crystal Serenity debuting July 3rd. Nearly 4,000 enthusiastic travelers reserved staterooms or suites on at least one of the seven-night voyages that cruise from Nassau or Bimini roundtrip booking more than 25 percent of the 16 voyages combined availability. Almost 200 guests reserved back-to-back voyages with some planning to spend 42 days on board the company's flagship. The luxury line realized a 2,024 percent increase in online bookings and received reservations from the biggest number of distinct travel agencies in Crystal's 30-year history.2021 New RCI cruises from BermudaNew 7-night Cruises Feature Perfect Day at CocoCay and an Overnight in BermudaCruisers looking to soak up the sun and walk the pink sand beaches of Bermuda and the white sandy beaches of The Bahamas this summer need look no further than Vision of the Seas. Beginning June and through August, Royal Caribbean International will bring more adventure to the tropics with a series of new 7-night cruises from first-time homeport Bermuda. In store for guests who sail on Vision is an overnight to explore Bermuda's culture, history and cuisine as well as a full day at Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's top-rated private island destination in The Bahamas. The new 2021 (Northern) summer itineraries from Bermuda will open for bookings on Monday, March 29 and depart as soon as June 26. Sailing with vaccinated crew, the cruises – at this time – will be available to adult guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those under the age of 18 with negative test results. This current health and safety measure, like others, may evolve as they are evaluated on an ongoing basis.Star Clippers Returns to Costa RicaStar Clipper, will be uncovering numerable eco-treasures during our 2022/2023 season in a destination that tops many a travellers' list, Costa Rica! Or as we say in-house, Co-STAR Rica!Star Clipper will begin her season 19 November 2022, embarking on a 14 night sailing from Barbados to Panama, including a full transit of the Panama Canal, after which, may we tempt you to continue up the Pacific coast for another 7-nights to Costa Rica.Costa Rica covers just 0.03% of the earth's surface, however, incredibly it contains almost 6% of the world's biodiversity! Just over a quarter of Costa Rica is dedicated to conservation, where you'll discover over 500,000 species across a wide range of differing habitats and eco-systems and several World Heritage Sites. From the canopy of the cloud forests and impressive volcanoes, to the beaches and tropical waters all teaming with life, you'll also connect with the warm and friendly people of Costa Rica.Hurtigruten reveals flagship expedition cruise for 2023Hurtigruten, the world leader in exploration travel, revealed a new flagship sailing for the 2023 season. Onboard the MS Roald Amundsen.The Northwest Passage – In the Wake of the Great Explorers is a 26-day itinerary taking expedition fans from the Gold Rush town Nome in Alaska through the Bering Strait, Chukchi Sea, Beaufort Sea, and the Amundsen Gulf before arriving at Halifax. Departing Vancouver 18 Aug 2023.Hosting around 500 guests, MS Roald Amundsen is a state-of-the-art battery hybrid-powered expedition cruise ship – the first vessel of its kind in the world. Specifically designed for expedition cruising, MS Roald Amundsen features a revolutionary battery hybrid propulsion system, together with other green technology to reduce fuel consumption and cut CO2 emissions by 20%.Costa resumes cruising in May 2021. In line with the new plan, Costa Smeralda's departure in Italy is planned for May 1st, with an unchanged itinerary, sailing guests to beautiful Italian locations, with 3- and 4-day mini-cruises or alternatively a 7-day cruise, calling at Savona, La Spezia, Civitavecchia, Naples, Messina and Cagliari.From June 12, Costa Smeralda will return to sailing one-week cruises in the western Mediterranean, with visits to Italy (Savona, Civitavecchia and Palermo), France (Marseille) and Spain (Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca).The departure date of Costa Luminosa, the second Costa ship scheduled to resume service, is postponed to May 16 from Trieste, and the following day from Bari, confirming its program of one-week cruises in Greece and Croatia, in accordance with recent roadmap for the resumption of international tourism in Greece.TRIFECTA OF NEWS FROM P&O AUSTRALIAGet onboard P&O Cruises inaugural ‘Pride Cruise'P&O Cruises Australia has announced it will be flying the rainbow flag next year, with the launch of its first ‘Pride Cruise' – a celebratory weekend at sea created especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, their friends, family and supportersSetting sail in November 2022, the cruise will give Australians the chance to join P&O in proudly recognising individuality, diversity and inclusion in Australian society. P&O's Pacific Adventure will depart Sydney on the inaugural Pride Cruise on the afternoon of Friday November 4, 2022 and will return on the morning of Monday November 7, 2022. Tickets on sale from 9am on April 7, 2021.New – Ningaloo Solar Eclipse Cruise.The King of Eclipses –  Departing Fremantle 17 APRIL 2023. This once-in-a-lifetime 5-night cruise is an opportunity to view a Hybrid Solar Eclipse that will track over the North West Cape of Western Australia at Exmouth.Pacific Explorer will be in a prime position to catch a glimpse of the rare eclipse, the first of its kind to be visible from Australia in 1000 years. Also known as the King of Eclipse's, our unique vantage point will put us in place to observe the sun, moon and Earth's discs aligning for a significant, one-minute, 16-second event.P&O Australia announces 2022/23 Deployment (June 2022 – April 2023) This program offers 176 departures from six homeports in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand.Aussies and Kiwis will love the convenience of cruising from close to home and this new program offers convenient round trip itineraries from Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Adelaide, Fremantle and Auckland.NEW! Australia Day Cruise departures in 2023 from Brisbane and Melbourne.NEW! Tribute to the King cruises departing from Brisbane and MelbourneSummarySYDNEY – 59 cruises roundtrip from Sydney on Pacific Adventure. Guests can choose from an exciting range of 16 South Pacific 8 to 12-night itineraries.BRISBANE – 60 roundtrip cruises from Brisbane on Pacific Encounter. Guests can choose from a diverse range of itineraries, including the ever-popular 7-night  Islands cruise or Barrier Reef Discovery cruises which depart on a Saturday.CAIRNS – offers three exciting new roundtrip departures on Pacific Explorer:ADEALIDE – Pacific Explorer's second Adelaide season features eight roundtrip cruises between February and March 2022.FREMANTLE – Pacific Explorer will return to Fremantle with six exciting NEW departures:AUCKLAND – Pacific Explorer truly has something for everyone. Kiwis will love the waterslide and waterpark, celebrity chef dining at Luke's and 400 Gradi, new bars including Adventure Hotel and Bonded Store. This program offers 20 roundtrip cruises.Ethical Cruise T-Shirts Now available branded podcast t-shirts, cruise-tees and Christmas gifts or design your own in the studio. 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Nancy Schretter from the Family Travel Network joins us to talk about her seven-night Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Cruises' Crystal Serenity. Crystal Cruises recently announced that they will not welcome guests back until 2021.  Sherry has cruise news:  Another round of cruise cancellations  Crew members file a lawsuit against the cruise company  Norwegian Cruise Line puts rumors to bed  Recapping Royal Caribbean Group's Q2 earnings call Med cruises were given the green flag for August 15 Listener Q: What is the difference between a Bahamas and a Bermuda cruise? -- Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.  

Equal parts cheerleader, economist, coach and psychologist, Tony Award-winning Broadway producer Kevin McCollum has spent his 25-year career creating hit shows with the stage’s greatest talents. Today, he’s pulling back the curtain on his career, his partnership with Crystal and how collaboration wins over competition when young people participate in theater. Tune in to his conversation with Rick Spath aboard Crystal Serenity.

Her books have changed the lives of women around the world, dealing with the juggling between careers and families, struggles with domestic violence and the toughest life choices they face. New York Times best-selling author, columnist for The Washington Post, and renowned speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner shares some of her most personal experiences, and why she finds the women sailing with her aboard Crystal Serenity to be some of the most interesting she’s met.

Celebrating the season at sea.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity — dry docked at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. Joining Peter is Tom Wolber, CEO of Crystal Cruises, walks Peter through the often staggering details of the ship’s current refurbishment, which will not only increase the number of luxury suites but also at the same time, reduce the number of passengers on board. Then, Jan Sorensen, Vice President of Hotel Newbuild/Refurbishment for Crystal Cruises, reveals that Crystal Cruises’ biggest contractors are themselves. He also shares how during the current renovations there are 1,200 people working two shifts–24/7. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity in Bremerhaven, Germany.

This week, Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity — dry docked at the Lloyd Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany. Joining Peter is Tom Wolber, CEO of Crystal Cruises, walks Peter through the often staggering details of the ship’s current refurbishment, which will not only increase the number of luxury suites but also at the same time, reduce the number of passengers on board. Then, Jan Sorensen, Vice President of Hotel Newbuild/Refurbishment for Crystal Cruises, reveals that Crystal Cruises’ biggest contractors are themselves. He also shares how during the current renovations there are 1,200 people working two shifts–24/7. There’s all of this and more as Travel Today with Peter Greenberg comes from the Crystal Serenity in Bremerhaven, Germany.

Welcome to episode #124! This is our plastic free, bio-degradable podcast show - no straws allowed!   We had such a great response about our last show, #123, Navigating Through Netflix, we decided to check out some of the most interesting videos, documentaries and stories about cruise ships, cruising and cruisers found on YouTube!    We are Yachting Through YouTube!   Here are the links to the videos that we discussed on the show.      Carnival's concept Project Pinnacle - The cruise ship that was never built. https://youtu.be/lzKeVvfOqxA   National Geographic -Disney Cruise Line Reimagined: Magic - Documentary 2017 - https://youtu.be/bBKgsr1rxuE   Great Oceans Liners: Speed Machines - https://youtu.be/5h64_fTOUVg   S.S. United States: Made in America - CHAPTER 1: THE GLORY DAYS. https://youtu.be/wcu7AQYsDco Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/avkw9Bm3IAs Chapter 3: https://youtu.be/0mO1O0UQgxo Chapter 4: https://youtu.be/IUVhvEKz2_Q     Abandoned - S.S. United States - How many different owners and companies try to revive the SS United States? An interesting and up to date follow up video. https://youtu.be/eg7gNhmtwTA   ResidenSea: The Floating City - Travel Channel's show on the residential cruise ship "The World". Ever thought about owning a part of cruise ship? These people have and are traveling the world. Chapter 1: https://youtu.be/h439sZjxdLQ Chapter 2: https://youtu.be/vyDD9fHXSHQ  Chapter 3: https://youtu.be/BfjDjW7knJA Chapter 4: https://youtu.be/2JQNrpFV8Ac  Chapter 5: https://youtu.be/7_K8yKuyczs   Crystal Cruise's Mama Lee travels the world on the Crystal Serenity. - https://youtu.be/-dWFKp-bJtk   Meet “Super Mario” - He cruises year round on RCCL and spent over 19,000 days at sea! https://youtu.be/bcBzOesw7sc   Wild Cruise Ship Concepts - Have you heard of the Freedom Ship? The Horseshoe Crab? The Floating Hotel? The Boomerang and more? There may be cool concept cars and flying vehicles, but nothing comes close to being as cool as the cruise ship concepts within this video. In fact, these are the "Coolest Concept Cruise Ships We Hope Become Reality" https://youtu.be/9z65UMgF-Fg   This is just scratching the surface about cruise videos. Do you have a favorite, or interesting cruise video that we must see on YouTube? Let us know about it and we will share it on a future episode.  * * * * *   Click Here To See The Cruise Dudes T-Shirts!   * * * * * Issue #4 of Seawind is out!  Breathtaking Luxury Cruising & the Northwest Passage!       www.seawindmag.com   * * * * *   Please don't forget our interactive digital magazine app, Seawind!   Our digital magazine can read on either your mobile phone or tablet. Interactive features include video, audio, websites, and webcam links (these features require an Internet connection, but you can still read and enjoy even offline). It is our desire to give you valuable information about cruising, destinations, food, activities and so much more.  We want to thank you in advance for supporting us. Please consider leaving a review at the App Stores. This will help our ranking and bring more visibility to the app. Also, please share this app with your cruise friends and family. Consider giving it as a gift to your favorite cruiser! We would really appreciate it.  Here are the direct links to the app: Seawind - Apple App Store Seawind - Google Play Store Thank you for listening and sharing our show with your family and friends - we really appreciate all of your support of our podcast and our digital magazine, Seawind! Keep On Cruising! Tommy & Scott  P.S. We appreciate it when you Visit Amazon.com         Contact The Cruise Dudes! Twitter: @TheCruiseDudes Instagram: TheCruiseDudes YouTube: The Cruise Dudes Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/321163017150953432/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecruisedudes Email: thecruisedudes@gmail.com Voice Mail: 424-272-1916 Seawind Magazine www.seawindmag.com Twitter: @SeawindMag Instagram: SeawindMag     The Cruise Dudes Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. 

Every year, over 20 million people get on a cruise ship and set sail for a seafaring vacation. Most of those cruises take their vacationers to warm, sunny climates. But thanks to climate change, a new hoard of ships might start sailing North rather than South. This episode of Flash Forward explores a future where the Arctic becomes a tourist destination just like the Bahamas or the Great Barrier Reef.    Researchers at UCLA have projected that the Northwest Passage might be totally ice-free by 2050. And that’s something that big commercial cargo ships have been eyeing for a while. But now, cruise ships are getting in on the game. The first big cruise ship to make the full Northwest Passage trip was the Crystal Serenity.      This week we talk to a few people who have seen the impacts of this new tourism boom.    Arielle Duhaime-Ross is a climate and environment correspondent for HBO’s VICE News Tonight. Arielle went up to Pond Inlet to see the Crystal Serenity, and talk to the people in Pond Inlet about what it's like to suddenly be flooded with visitors in puffy coats.     Jackie Dawson is the Canada Research Chair in Environment, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa. She’s done a lot of work studying the ways tourism impacts people and the environment in places like Pond Inlet. And she spent years trying to convince people to take arctic tourism seriously.    Nancy Guyon is the Director of Tourism and Cultural Industries for Nunavut, the northernmost Canadian territory. And Nancy’s job is to try and figure out how to harness this new interest in the arctic for the good of Nunavut.    So this future is a little bit unlike some of the other ones I do on this show, because it’s a future that’s kind of inevitable. It’s happening, it’s going to happen. Are communities ready for it? No, is the general consensus. And in this episode we talk about what might happen as this gets more and more popular. What happens when a ship hits and iceberg? What happens when private yachts show up to communities that don't want them? How do you make sure that these ships don't disrupt local hunts, and that the tourists respect the people living in these communities?     Flash Forward is produced by me, Rose Eveleth, and is part of the Boing Boing podcast family. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky.     If you want to suggest a future we should take on, send us a note on Twitter, Facebook or by email at info@flashforwardpod.com. We love hearing your ideas! And if you think you’ve spotted one of the little references I’ve hidden in the episode, email us there too. If you’re right, I’ll send you something cool.     And if you want to support the show, there are a few ways you can do that too! We have a Patreon page, where you can donate to the show. But if that’s not in the cards for you, you can head to iTunes and leave us a nice review or just tell your friends about us. Those things really do help.     The music in this episode was:    BoxCat Games, “Assignment”  BoxCat Games, “Love of my Life”  Oorlab, “Apiarist, Part 1”    Sounds in this episode: "Wind, Synthesized, A.wav" by InspectorJ of Freesound.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crystal Serenity’s 32-day voyage across the forbidding Canadian Arctic was the most significant single event in the Arctic in 2016, while Donald Trump’s election could take the U.S. Arctic policy into uncharted waters in 2017, says Heather Exner-Pirot.

Always Be Booked Host Tommy deep dives into one of the most popular cruise ports in the world...St. Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands. Tommy also talks about his depressing Sunday, seeing the Harmony of the Seas before its inaugural sailing AND the woman who has been living on the Crystal Serenity for 7 years!

In another episode of 60-Second Cruise Tips, Gary Bembridge, author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook", "Essential Cruise Tips" and "River Cruising Essential Tips and Tricks" shares another cruise tip. This time it is: What is a ship’s Godmother? It is a long-standing tradition for ships to have a “Godmother”. These are people who bless and name the ship and wish it, and all who travel on it, safe passage. In recent times the choice of the Godmother has become a major marketing tool, as it can create additional PR and news coverage. The British Royal family have taken the role over many decades, including Katherine Duchess of Cambridge for Princess Cruises Royal Princess. Diana, Princess of Wales, having named an earlier incarnation. Her Majesty the Queen has named a number of ships including Cunard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, and P&O Cruises Britannia. Movies stars are another popular choice with people like Helen Mirran for P&O Ventura, Sophia Loren for MSC, Joanna Lumley for Viking Odin and Julie Andrews for Crystal Serenity. The role is usually taken by women, but not exclusively. Godmothers usually bless and name the ship at extravagant red-carpet ceremonies designed to create hype and buzz for the new ship. A bottle of champagne or sparkling wine is broken across the bow of the ship, and it is considered bad luck if it does not smash. So much care is taken in planning to ensure it does. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher Radio

Come aboard Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity as we tour and review the all-inclusive luxury cruise ship, evaluating all the accommodations, activities, dining and entertainment found on the spectacular vessel.

In this episode of the show I give an overview, observations and review of Crystal Cruises and their Crystal Serenity ship. I share what makes the line unique, who it is best suited for and details of the accommodation, food, facilities and entertainment.  http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/crystal

Watch as we feature the recent craft beer theme cruise onboard Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity. Highlights of the Crystal Wine & Food Festival sailing include a fine selection of international beers; beer experts Stephen Beaumont, Victoria Tonini, and Anthony Caporale; tastings; pairings with cheese and chocolate; and a Premium Beer & Food Pairing Dinner hosted in The Vintage Room.

In this video, we highlight 10 things to love onboard Crystal Cruises’ beautiful Crystal Serenity including its plush entry-level staterooms, full wraparound promenade deck, entirely non-smoking casino, and original entertainment.

On this Colonial Collection sailing from Crystal Cruises, the Crystal Serenity has visited several ports of historical significance to the United States of America. In this video, we focus on the sites we have had the great opportunity to tour: the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Freedom Tower in New York City, New York; the Vietnam War Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Capitol Building in Washington D.C.; and the ships and settlement of Jamestown, and battlefield and homes of Yorktown via Norfolk, Virginia.