Podcasts about explora journeys

Join expert Travel Agents from Marvelous Mouse Travels as they embark on a deep dive into the luxury world of Explora Journeys, starting with the groundbreaking Explora I. In this episode, you'll firsthand experiences and tips from agents who've sailed on this ultra-luxury vessel. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or a first-time traveler, discover what makes Explora I a unique and unforgettable experience. From gourmet dining to curated excursions, we cover it all—so you're ready to sail in style.Visit our website for a free quote: www.MarvelousMouseTravels.comView our YouTube channel: Marvelous Mouse Travels - YouTube

Explora Journeys' Anna Nash, global president, and Chris Austin, president-North America, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Global in Miami, about how their luxury lifestyle brand has evolved since it launched its first ship two years ago. With a second ship now sailing and a third on the way. Explora Journeys is poised to offer even more luxury in its spacious, stylish ships boasting creative cuisine and innovative entertainment. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast I am delighted to welcome back a special guest, my cohost Cheryl.We are largely in the bucket list checking stage of our lives, and just got the opportunity to check one off—a cruise on a luxury cruise line, specifically Explora Journeys and its first ship, Explora I. Let me preface with a brief overview oo the main categories of cruise lines:Mainstream-Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLPremium-Celebrity, Holland America, Princess, Virgin Voyages, DisneyLuxury-Regent Seven Seas, Seaborne, Crystal, Windstar You can argue with those classifications but that is accepted in the cruising industry. Where you are more likely to get arguments is about these cruise lines on the edge between categories. When we decided on explora journeys it was not on our luxury cruise radar—the luxury lines just mentioned were. This aspiration to cruise in luxury was decidedly low on the list simply due to affordability; we have so many more affordable bucket list items; like going to the Panama Canal this fall. Then Explora Journeys surprisingly dominated the luxury category of the Cruise Critics Awards just a short time before I hosted Colleen Mc Daniel who happens to be the Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic. Not only did Colleen pique my interest by sharing her own experience on Explora Journeys but she turned me on to some Explora promotions—still going on—that had me researching as soon as the call ended with Colleen.That research confirmed Colleen's mention of attractive pricing, and it led me to several podcast guests who could talk about Explora Journeys including Kathy Lu, an executive with Explora Journeys, before we boarded in March. Support the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Send us a textThis week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Cheryl Cooper, creator of the SIG the Solo Cruiser YouTube channel, Instagram, and website. As frequent listeners know, I watch cruise YouTube videos incessantly. Cheryl has carved out a solid niche as a specialist in solo cruising with high quality content and reviews from a solo cruising perspective of a diverse array of cruise lines and cruise ships—many I have sailed or plan to sail. Accordingly, her channel is on repeat. While I have never done a solo cruise, if I were considering a solo cruise, SIG the Solo Cruiser platforms would be my first stop when starting my research process. SIG the Solo Cruiser: Welcome to my world of solo cruise travel! With over 50 cruises, 43 solo across 11 cruise lines, l am here to share my tips, tricks, and personal experiences to help you confidently navigate the world of solo cruise travel. On this channel, you'll see my solo cruise experience and find advice and tips on solo cruising and cruising solo as an introvert. My goal is to empower you to make the best decisions for your solo travel adventures, whether it's your first trip or your next unforgettable journey. Also, as a travel agent, I'm here to guide you through every step of the process-from choosing the perfect cruise to booking and customizing your experience.I have long planned to invite Cheryl on. Then she posted her latest videos, and they were about her recent experience on Explora Journeys. As this episode airs, I am onboard my first luxury cruise on Explora I! I decided to “jump the line” and welcome Cheryl on The Joy of Cruising Podcast now, and am pleased she was agreeable.Find SIG the Solo Cruiser: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SIGtheSoloCruiserTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@sigcruiserInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigthesolocruiser/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/sigthesolocruiserEmail: cheryl@sigcruiser.comSupport the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about why this new luxury lifestyle brand is the ultimate hotel at sea as guests discover their Ocean State of Mind. For more information, visit explorajourneys.com/traveladvisors. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Send us a textHello, passionate cruisers! This is Paul and this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Emma & Jack, creators of the YouTube channel, Live A Little. As frequent listeners know, I enjoy watching cruise YouTube videos and from time to time I get introduced to The Joy of Cruising Podcast guests. That's kind of how I met Emma & Jack. I say kind of because normally I just watch videos and then perhaps transfixed by someones video style, or sense of humor, comprehensiveness of their video. In Live A Little case it was a little different. I was recording an episode with Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic and we got to talking about Explora Journeys, a newcomer in the luxury sector and a big winner in the recent Cruise Critic Awards. By the end of the interview, Colleen had influence me to move a luxury cruise to the top of my bucket list. I searched Explora Journeys and proceed to binge on dozens of YouTube videos and in the process happened upon Live A Little. After binging on Explora Journeys, I binged on Live A Little videos and they have a wonderful cruising life and a fun, informative video style and I am glad they agreed to come on The Joy of Cruising Podcast.The Lindsays are a family of 3 based out of Colorado and created Live A Little during Covid after being able to find many YouTube channels that traveled the way they did.  So, they gave it a go on a cruise to Alaska and the rest is history—they caught my eye! Their focus is a lot of content around suite level cruises, but their larger goal is to highlight destinations and the overall experience. Lindsay & Jack note, “We have a passion for exploring this world one adventure at a time. Whether it's cruising the high seas, discovering gems on a road trip, or exploring iconic destinations, our goal is simple: to inspire you to get out and 'live a little' and make the most out of every journey. We don't want to look back on our life and wish we had done something. So we live by the motto just get out and live a little and see this amazing world while you can. We know travel isn't just about crossing places off a list—it's about creating memories, trying new things, and experiencing Relying on ship wifi is slow, unsecure, sometimes not available & at foreign ports travelers don't want to pay their carriers' high fees. Save $ with GigSky! Get a data package usable on the ship & in ports. Link to GigSky: https://gigsky.pxf.io/nloxor. For a 10% discount use code: joyofcruisingSupport the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Explora Journeys might sound like an overland adventure company, but in fact it is an upmarket cruise line.The president of the organisation, Anna Nash, told me how it differs from mass-market cruise firms, and says she welcomes competition from land-based companies such as Ritz-Carlton dipping a toe into the water and offering voyages.This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeannette is joined by Anna Nash, the president of Explora Journeys, who shares her insights on the luxury travel industry and her journey in leadership. Anna discusses her definition of luxury, emphasising the importance of time and personalised service, and reflects on her transition from a corporate environment to a family-owned business. She highlights the unique offerings of Explora Journeys, including its focus on exceptional dining experiences and spacious accommodations, the challenges of recruiting talent in the luxury segment, the significance of team culture, and the importance of communication in leadership. KEY TAKEAWAYS Luxury is defined as having time and receiving exceptional, personalised service that anticipates every need. It is viewed as an overused term, but for the speaker, it centres around the experience of time and service. Working in a family-owned business like Explora Journeys allows for a more entrepreneurial environment, enabling quicker decision-making and a strong connection to family values, which fosters a passionate and authentic desire to succeed. Finding the right talent in the luxury segment is crucial, with a focus on soft skills such as a can-do attitude and a guest-centric approach. The importance of listening to customer feedback is vital, with a commitment to responding to every guest's communication. This approach not only helps in recovering from any issues but also strengthens customer loyalty. BEST MOMENTS "For me, luxury is time. I think having time to switch off, having time to really be pampered, having time to explore locations at great depth, but also great service, very personal service." "I'm looking for somebody that I know will click with the environment in which we operate, has a passion to succeed, and is all about the attention to detail and a guest-centric approach." "I think there's a bit of a re-marketing job, almost a rebranding of the sector to attract people back that may have left for alternative options." "It's about having the right team behind you. I'm always a champion of my team and making sure you have the tools and the motivation in order to succeed." This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANT. Visit our new website https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ - there you'll find a library of FREE resources and downloadable guides and e-books to help you along your journey. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@brave-bold-brilliant.com. VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 ABOUT THE GUEST Anna Nash joined the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys, as President in September 2024, reporting directly to Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group's Cruise Division. With a career spanning over 20 years in the ultra-luxury hospitality industry, she brings significant expertise in brand development, marketing, global sales, communications, and holistic brand stewardship. Prior to joining Explora Journeys, Nash held leadership positions at Aman, where she served as, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Marketing Officer and most recently Chief Commercial Officer. In these roles, she was instrumental in shaping the company's global commercial strategies and driving its brand expansion. Her professional journey also includes prominent roles at other renowned luxury hospitality brands, such as Rosewood Hotels and Orient-Express. Anna's extensive background and strategic vision positions her to lead Explora Journeys as the brand continues its innovation and expansion. Her wealth of experience and proven leadership are critical as Explora Journeys prepares to increase its fleet of two ships currently sailing, with four additional ships entering service from 2026 to 2028. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette’s linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@brave.bold.brilliant Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. 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Send us a textThis week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Kathy Lu of Explora Journeys. Let me preface my conversation with Kathy by pointing out that Explora Journeys was not even on my radar a few months ago. Then a series of events converged in a short amount of time. In November the Cruise Critic Awards came out and Explora Journeys was announced as respectively Best Cruise Line, Best Dining, and Best for Families in the luxury category. Mind you at the time of that announcement, a luxury cruise was on my bucket list—perhaps Regent Seven Seas, Crystal, Seabourne—Explora Journeys was not even in my thinking. Then I hosted Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief, Cruise Critic and asked her to reflect on cruising luxury cruise lines. Part of her response related to Explora Journeys, and I recall responding, “Wow, I have got some research to do.” That research led me to Kathy Lu.Kathy Lu is Explora Journeys' Business Relationship Lead, USA Southeast. Having spent 14 years at Crystal Cruises—first in Los Angeles, later in Miami—Kathy flourished in the brand's culture of excellence, in which respect for others was paramount and exceeding expectations was inherent within the team. From her beginnings as an administrative assistant, through promotions into a myriad of roles in strategic partnerships, international sales and marketing, and ultimately as Regional Sales Manager for the Southeast, Kathy has formed unique global perspectives and valuable insights into all facets of luxury tourism today. A playful and curious lover of travel who began cruising from a young age, Kathy has spent much of her life exploring the world. Her favorite destinations include Greece, Hungary, and Vietnam and her future-travels wish list includes iconic spots like South Africa, New Zealand, and especially Iceland; a broken ankle, occurring hours after stepping onto the land of fire and ice, cut her holiday short in 2021. Whether at home in Atlanta, in a fine restaurant, at a taco truck, or aboard a luxury ship, Kathy enjoys the foodie life and relishes opportunities to entertain. She loves contemporary art and Scotch whisky that is old enough to order its own drink. She's a friend to all canines, and she loves people, particularly her supportive family in Los Angeles. Kathy holds a bachelor's degree Relying on ship wifi is slow, unsecure, sometimes not available & at foreign ports travelers don't want to pay their carriers' high fees. Save $ with GigSky! Get a data package usable on the ship & in ports. Link to GigSky: https://gigsky.pxf.io/nloxor. For a 10% discount use code: joyofcruisingSupport the showSupport thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises http://www.thejoyofvacation.com/US Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

La demanda de tráfico aéreo mundial alcanzó en 2024 su máximo histórico, con un crecimiento del 10,4% respecto a 2023 y un 3,8% por encima de los niveles de 2019, según la IATA. Para 2025, se espera que el ritmo de crecimiento se modere al 8%, acercándose a las medias históricas del sector. París, Roma y Londres encabezan la lista de los destinos más buscados por los españoles para San Valentín, según KAYAK. Completan el top 5 Milán y Budapest, con precios medios de vuelo y alojamiento que varían entre 139 y 260 euros. El Corte Inglés ha lanzado ‘Jóvenes +60', un programa de viajes para mayores de 60 años que se posiciona como alternativa al Imserso. Entre sus ofertas, destaca un recorrido por los paradores de La Rioja, con visitas a monumentos y una bodega, por menos de 1.000 euros. El ministro de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible, Óscar Puente, ha anunciado que el Gobierno va a licitar la redacción de los tramos de la línea de alta velocidad entre Huelva y Sevilla antes de que acabe marzo, con un presupuesto de 1.608 millones para los 95 kilómetros de la vía. Explora Journeys, la marca de lujo del Grupo MSC, ha anunciado los detalles de su colección 'Grand Journeys', una exclusiva selección de itinerarios para 2025 y 2026 que incluye destinos españoles como Barcelona, Valencia o Lanzarote. Moeve y Norwegian han firmado un contrato para el suministro de combustibles sostenibles para la aviación (SAF) en vuelos desde el aeropuerto español de Las Palmas con destino a países nórdicos, principalmente Noruega, Suecia y Dinamarca. España recibió la visita de 93,8 millones de turistas en 2024, cifra que marca un nuevo máximo histórico y que supone un 10,1% más que en 2023, según datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE). Este récord impulsó el gasto total de los visitantes, que creció un 16,1% interanual, hasta los 126.282 millones de euros, marcando también un nuevo máximo en la serie histórica del INE.

Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Kempinski Hotels, and Anna Nash, president-global for Explora Journeys, talk with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's ILTM Cannes luxury show about how they each just made the switch from luxury cruises to luxury hotels—and vice versa. Muckermann, a longtime luxury cruise executive with Silversea, is taking on a new challenge heading up Kempinski, while Nash, who had been with Aman for over 10 years, has now moved to head up Explora Journeys. For more information, visit www.kempinski.com or www.explorajourneys.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

Aquí tienes un nuevo programa, junto a José Luis Escarabajano. Hoy arrancamos con la visita de Yarea, que nos visita por primera vez para hablarnos de su nuevo trabajo 'Involuntario'. También recibimos a Villanueva, que acaba de lanzar su nuevo disco 'Gallo Negro'. Y además nos metemos de lleno en un crucero de lujo para hablar de la oferta musical y de ocio de los cruceros de Explora Journeys. Completamos el programa escuchando las novedades de Melifluo, Samuraï y Vangoura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En noviembre, España registró la llegada de cerca de 6,8 millones de pasajeros procedentes de aeropuertos internacionales, lo que supone un incremento del 10,3% respecto al mismo mes del año anterior. De estos, el 58,3% optaron por las CBC, cuyo volumen de pasajeros creció un 12,1%. Por su parte, las compañías tradicionales experimentaron un incremento menor, del 7,8%, y representaron el 41,7% del total. El consejo de administración de Amadeus ha ratificado la propuesta de reparto entre sus acciones de entre un 40% y 50% del beneficio consolidado correspondiente al ejercicio de 2024, es decir, hasta los 494 millones de euros. El empleo turístico en España creció un 5,2% en noviembre de 2024 respecto al mismo mes del año anterior, con 134.650 afiliados más a la Seguridad Social. El sector alcanza así los 2,72 millones de trabajadores, representando el 12,7% del empleo total del país, según datos de Turespaña. El Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE) publicará "en los próximos días" la orden del Ministerio de Interior sobre el Real Decreto 933/2021 de registro para las empresas de hospedaje y alquiler de vehículos, vigente desde el 2 de diciembre, que se someterá a un periodo de audiencia pública de 15 días hábiles. Las búsquedas de vuelos para el fin de año de 2024 han aumentado un 16 por ciento, mientras que las de hoteles lo han hecho un 19% con respecto a 2023, según datos del portal Jetcost, que asegura que Alicante es el destino más buscado por los neerlandeses para comenzar 2025, y el segundo por los británicos. El Aeropuerto Internacional Región de Murcia dispondrá de dos vuelos directos regulares con Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna a partir del 1 de abril de 2025. La compañía Binter operará estos vuelos, que se suman a los cuatro semanales que mantiene con el Aeropuerto de Gran Canaria desde noviembre de 2020. Explora II, el segundo barco recién estrenado este año de Explora Journeys, marca de lujo del Grupo MSC, estará presente en el Grand Prix de Fórmula 1 de Mónaco en mayo de 2025 y conectará con Barcelona en un itinerario por el Mar Mediterráneo que puede durar hasta 21 días.

The Concierge is live from the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes. The Monocle Radio team assembled at the largest of the world's luxury-travel gatherings to paint a picture of where the industry is heading in 2025 and beyond. Our host, Tyler Brûlé, is joined by Monocle's executive editor, Chris Lord, and guests including Accor CEO, Sébastien Bazin, ILTM portfolio director, Alison Gilmore, vice-president of luxury brands at IHG, Tom Rowntree, president of Explora Journeys, Anna Nash, and Belmond CEO, Dan Ruff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 205 of The Big Cruise Podcast, we answer listener Scotty's question about Parametric rolling and share the latest cruise news from Celestyal, Virgin, Oceania, Ponant, Explora Journeys, Carnival, Costa & Princess LISTENER QUESTIONScott from NSW asks: Hi guys, it's Scotty from New South Wales again listener question Parametric Rolling: What it is and How to Avoid it on Very big cruise ships like Icon of the seas Keep up the good work guys. Look forward to hearing all about my questionsFor a more detailed answer on Parametric Rolling click the link below. https://www.tsb.gc.ca/eng/medias-media/fiches-facts/m21p0297/m21p0297-20240731.html CRUISE NEWS Celestyal commits to QatarVirgin Celebration Voyages are back for 2025Oceania unveils new 2026 Voyages PONANT opens Kimberley 2026 season with up to 30% early bird savings!Paddock Club access now available for all guests booking 2025 Monaco Grand PrixCarnival opens up more fun from coast to coast in 26/27Costa Cruises presents between the Earth & Sky of Africa. Sun Princess Debuts All-New Festive Holiday Experiences SUPPORT THE SHOWListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – 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/2T2FYGX Sustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial CRUISE MAPS: Capture your Cruise with Perfect Precision. Transform your memories into treasured keepsakes with a GPS-crafted map that tells your story exactly as it happened. Listeners can save 10% on all purchases from the Cruise Maps website. Cruise Maps: www.thecruisemaps.com/tbcpmaps Save 10% using this promo code: TBCPMAPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Indienststellung von Explora Journeys zweitem Kreuzfahrtschiff Explora II nehmen wir zum Anlass, im Podcast eine spannende Frage zu beleuchten: Was macht eigentlich ein Luxuskreuzfahrtschiff wirklich aus? Was ist für Luxus-Kreuzfahrer wichtig und entscheidend? Wir diskutieren über diese Frage mit Jörg Bertram, Luxus-Journalist und Textchef des Luxusreise-Magazins „Connoisseur Circle“. Welches ist das alles entscheidende Kriterium, das aus einem Kreuzfahrtschiff ein Luxusschiff macht? Was muss der Service an Bord eines wirklich luxuriösen Kreuzfahrtschiffs leisten? Welche Rolle spielt das Essen, welche die im Reisepreis inkludierte Champagner-Marke, die Edel-Shops an Bord? Aus unserer gemeinsamen Erfahrung auf Schiffen von Explora Journeys heraus diskutieren wir diese Fragen und gehen natürlich besonders auch auf die neue Explora II ein. Jörg Bertram kennt die Explora I von einer kompletten Kreuzfahrt an der amerikanischen Westküste aus dem realen Betrieb; Franz Neumeier war sowohl bei der Explora I als auch Explora II jeweils für einige Tage bei der Einführung der Schiffe an Bord. Im Podcast beleuchten wir Explora Journeys und die generelle Frage nach Luxusqualitäten eines Kreuzfahrtschiffs aus diesen beiden Perspektiven: die Sicht eines Luxus-Journalisten, der sich nicht nur mit Kreuzfahrten beschäftigt; und die Sicht eines auf Kreuzfahrten spezialisierten Journalisten, der auch den Vergleich zu weniger luxuriösen Schiffen ziehen kann. After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der Aftershow thematisieren wir die neuen Einreisebestimmungen für Großbritannien, die ab 2. April 2025 in Kraft treten – und auch für Kreuzfahrt-Touristen wichtig sind. Denn selbst für nur Zwischenstopps in Großbritannien werden sie ab diesem Stichtag eine vorab online zu beantragende Einreiseanmeldung benötigen. Ohne diese zusätzliche, bürokratische Hürde wird ihnen ansonsten sehr wahrscheinlich schon die Einschiffung zur Kreuzfahrt verweigert. Die After-Show, ebenso wie die werbefreie Version des Podcasts, ist ein besonderes Goodie [exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cruisetricks-podcast/about), das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine [genaue Anleitung](https://get.steadyhq.help/hc/de/articles/360002251118), wie Sie diesen Podcast abonnieren können. Werbefrei hören den Podcast all diejenigen von Ihnen, die uns mit einem Steady-Abonnement monatlich unterstützen. Den Podcast und die After-Show gibt es deshalb für Steady-Abonnenten an einem Stück komplett und ohne Werbeunterbrechungen über den personalisierten RSS-Podcast-Feed bei Steady – siehe oben.

Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with Michaela Guzy about the vision behind Explorer Journeys' second ship, Explora II. Like its sister ship Explora I, Explora II delivers a boutique hotel-like experiences at sea. With plans to expand to six ships by 2028, Explora puts its focus on space, choice and exceptional dining. For more information, visit www.ExploraJourneys.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with Michaela Guzy about the vision behind Explorer Journeys' second ship, Explora II. Like its sister ship Explora I, Explora II delivers a boutique hotel-like experiences at sea. With plans to expand to six ships by 2028, Explora puts its focus on space, choice and exceptional dining. For more information, visit www.ExploraJourneys.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are available on our Youtube channel, and as podcasts with the same title on Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google,Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.

This week on the podcast, we cover questions like: “What's the deal with Explora Journeys”,  “what's the best cruise line”, “what should my family do in Ensenada”, and much more!  Thanks to all of our wonderful listeners and Instagram followers for the great cruise questions! Download our shore day bag checklist and more cruise packing and planning checklists & videos by joining the CruiseTipsTV Academy at https://academy.cruisetipstv.com

In episode 196 of TBCP, Chris shares the significance that Carnival Destiny played in the progression of the Cruise Industry, breaking 100,000 GT. Plus, we share the cruise news of the week from Virgin Voyages, Explora Journeys, Windstar, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard and the port of Fremantle in Western Australia. Cruise News:Officially one year until Brilliant Lady's debutExplora Journeys announces Godmother of Explora II. Itineraries Are Open to Book Aboard Windstar Cruises' New Star Seeker ShipEnhanced Splendor return to SydneyCarnival opens 2026/27 cruises from Tampa and MobileCunard announced Culinary Delights for the Great Australian Culinary VoyageFremantle to host 2026 Australian Cruise Association Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – 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/2T2FYGX Sustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7Rdh Follow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Join the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg Chris's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a Text Message.Hello, passionate cruisers! I am delighted to welcome this week on The Joy of Cruising Podcast, John Perri, creator of the John the Wanderer blog, Facebook Page and Instagram. John is a consummate cruise aficionado. He notes “There is something about being on the ocean that is such an awesome experience. Plus having all the food and entertainment included and in one place makes for an awesome vacation. You can't go wrong with going on a cruise.” Since childhood, he has loved anything to do with travel, and would get cruise brochures and plan trips for his family. To his parent's amazement he would research destinations and pick the right room on the ship as well as what to do while the family visited the ports. Fast forward to today, John works as a travel advisor and still loves planning trips and hopping on an ship and being whisked off to a tropical destination.   I teasingly use the analogy of Superman when discussing John. Most of the time he is a mild-mannered travel agent where he can help his clients plan an amazing cruise or land vacation and experience all the fun that he does when he travels, but at other times he becomes John the Wanderer, the super cruiser. For instance, when I first reached out to John we couldn't schedule a conversation because he was headed to the inaugural cruise for the new Margaritaville at Sea Islander, noting almost apologetically, “I'm not a parrot head or anything, I normally do more luxury cruises like Celebrity, Explora Journeys.” I told him that's ok—I want to talk about those other lines too. But he would be the 1st to give listeners a report on the Islander. Shortly after Islander, John was also going on Celebrity Beyond a week later for the President's Cruise, so I definitely wanted to wait so we could have our conversation until after he returned. Then I found out he was about to sail the new Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas, the world's second largest ship. So we deferred our conversation again because I had to hear about that.  No wonder he is known as John the Wanderer.Limited time offer John mentioned in the podcast: Celebrity Cruises: $150 Onboard Credit for any 6 night or longer Balcony or higher cabin for any sailing in 2024. Royal Caribbean: Onboard credit offer up to $150 (Varies depending on the type of room)Contact me: john@johnthewanderer.comSupport the Show.Support thejoyofcruisingpodcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/2113608/supporters/newSupport Me https://www.buymeacoffee.com/drpaulthContact Me https://www.thejoyofcruising.net/contact-me.htmlBook Cruises https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingPodcast-BookACruiseUS Orders (coupon code joyofcruisingpodcast)The Joy of Cruising https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingCruising Interrupted https://bit.ly/CruisingInterruptedThe Joy of Cruising Again https://bit.ly/TheJoyOfCruisingAgainIntl Orders via Amazon

Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco is the top story on Friday's Travel and Cruise Industry News Podcast, August 9, 2024 with Chillie Falls. Explora Journeys, owned by MSC Cruises, has revealed plans for its latest ship, Explora II, to serve as a floating luxury hotel during the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025 in May 2025. Also today, Friday Weather Update;  Popular Cruise Director Announces Retirement; New Terminal Faces Challenges; Civil Unrest Forces Cancellations; 6th MSC Ship To South America; and Lots more, live today at 11 AM EDT. CLICK for video feed #fridaytravelandcruiseindustrynews #podcast #msccruises #cruisenews #travelnews #cruise #travel #chilliescruises #chilliefalls #chilliechats #whill_us Thanks for visiting my channel. NYTimes The Daily, the flagship NYT podcast with a massive audience. "Vacationing In The Time Of Covid" https://nyti.ms/3QuRwOS Cruise Ship Doctor Cruise: https://bookayt.net/cruisedoctor/ To access the Travel and Cruise Industry News podcast; https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/trav... or go to https://accessadventure.net/ 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.... Chillie's Cruise Schedule: https://www.accessadventure.net/chillies-trip-calendar/ For your mobility needs, contact me, Whill.inc/US, at (844) 699-4455 use SRN 11137 or call Scootaround at 1.888.441.7575. Use SRN 11137. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ChilliesCruises Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chillie.falls X: https://twitter.com/ChillieFalls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chilliefalls/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chilliescruises Business Email: chillie@chilliefalls.com Accessible Travel Blog: https://accessadventure.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 188 of The Big Cruise Podcast, Chris answers a maritime history question from listener Stephen, about the cruise line, Asian Pacific Cruises and the ship, Minghau. We have a great selection of cruise news from Disney, Explora Journeys, Carnival Corporation, Costa, Celebrity, Carnival, Cunard, Uniworld & Seabourn. Plus Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or Fiction? Listener Question/feedback:Andrew asks: “Hi I love your podcast. I was wondering if you could do a short history of the Asian Pacific Cruises company that operated the Minghua out of Australia in the early 80's. I saw an old for the Minghua sailings on YouTube and was interested in it's history as it would be great to see an Asian themed cruise company sail out of Australia again.”YuSaNa added a comment via Buy me a coffee: “I like to listen to your podcasts! Thanks for sharing info about cruise trips. I'd recommend checking out a Nile River cruises. Maybe you can make podcast with them also. It like a fantastic travel destination; I definitely want to plan a visit there soon! Looking forward to more great content from you guys! Cheers!”Cruise News:Eden (regional NSW port) busiest season on recordDisney Cruise announces a return to Australia in 2025/26Explora II completes successful sea trailsCarnival Corporation Celebrates Shore Power Launch at PortMiami After Exceeding Industry-Leading MilestoneCosta Cruises starts to use shore power in Port of KielCelebrity Xcel Keel Laying CeremonyGrinchly new guest joins Carnival for more Christmas in July funCunard Reveals 2025 Event Voyages ProgramUniworld Announces New Sailing Dates for High Demand ItinerariesSeabourn unveils top ten reasons to experience the Arctic in 2025Support the show: Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – 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/2T2FYGX Sustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhFollow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialJoin the show:If you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/Co-host: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg Chris's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amadeus ha anunciado que mantendrá el 'pay out' para dividendos ordinarios en el rango del 40%-50% hasta 2026. Además, espera un crecimiento medio de ingresos de entre el 9% y el 12,5% en este periodo, según ha informado la compañía a la Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), en el marco de la celebración de su 'Día del Inversor'. Los afiliados a la Seguridad Social vinculados a actividades turísticas alcanzaron en mayo los 2,89 millones, lo que representa un incremento del 5% respecto al mismo mes de 2023, según los datos ofrecidos por Turespaña. Aena ha anunciado la primera edición de los Enjoy Aena Awards, premios internacionales de travel retail. Estos galardones reconocerán la excelencia de las marcas que operan en su red a través de un sello de calidad y garantía internacional. Más del 51% de los españoles asegura que este año viajará con un presupuesto más ajustado debido a la retracción de sus economías domésticas. A pesar de ello, un 57% planea hacer entre dos y tres escapadas este año, según la agencia de viajes on line Kiwi. Granada, Bilbao y Palma de Mallorca son las tres ciudades españolas que más satisfacen las expectativas de los turistas, según la encuesta de satisfacción de destinos turísticos de la Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU). Explora Journeys, la marca de lujo del Grupo MSC, apuesta por España como destino clave para la temporada de verano de este año, gracias a sus dos barcos, Explora I y Explora II, que harán hasta un total de 42 escalas en 15 puertos nacionales. Los destinos favoritos de los viajeros españoles de larga distancia este verano, según un estudio de GrandVoyage.com, incluyen el sudeste asiático, con Tailandia, Vietnam e Indonesia a la cabeza. En Asia, India también es popular, mientras que en América destaca Perú. En África, Kenia es el destino preferido para safaris, y en Oriente Medio, Egipto y Turquía son de los más demandados.

Chris Austin, president-North America for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the newest fleet arrival, EXPLORA II, how supporting Explora Journeys brings results for you, and how to power your business with Explora Journeys' easy co-branding opportunities. For more information, click on https://explorajourneys.com/int/en/travel-advisors. 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.  

Bienvenue sur le podcast de l'Institut V. Je suis Karine Castro et comme le savez maintenant, je reçois sur ce podcast des professionnels qui ont fait le choix de travailler autour de la gastronomie végétale. Aujourd'hui pour cet épisode, j'ai le plaisir d'accueillir Franck Garanger, Chef Exécutif sur les bateaux croisière Explora Journeys. Dans cet épisode, Franck évoque son parcours de Chef et son travail autour de la cuisine végétale réalisé pour Explora Journeys. Un projet qu'il a réfléchi et développé depuis plusieurs années et qui prend forme aujourd'hui dans son environnement de travail. Un échange intéressant qui annonce le lancement de ces bateaux croisières d'un nouveau genre, où il sera bientôt possible de naviguer en mer et d'explorer à bord, une alimentation plus saine, plus végétale. Mais je ne vous en dis pas plus et je laisse place à ma discussion avec Franck Garanger. ------------------ Montage vidéo : Stéphane Freitas

Join Ken, the host of RTE-Travel Talk, as he sits down with Aimee Price, VP of Sales for Explora Journeys, and Beth Schulberg, owner of Cruise & Travel Specialists on board Explora 1. In this captivating episode, viewers will delve deep into the philosophy and lexicon that define the essence of Explora Journeys, a luxury cruise line redefining the standards of sea travel or as the like to call is an “Ocean State of Mind”. Discover the back story and history of Explora Journeys, and its many years of sea faring experience behind this new luxury cruise. Aimee and Beth provide insights into the meticulous attention to detail that goes into crafting unforgettable dining experiences aboard Explora 1, highlighting the diverse range of onboard restaurants that cater to every palate. Explore the lavish suites, penthouses, and "homes at sea" that epitomize luxury living on the ocean. Learn about the discerning guests that Explora Journeys expects to welcome on board and the unparalleled level of service and amenities they can anticipate. From captivating onboard entertainment to the announcement of additional ships set to launch from this year through 2027, Aimee and Beth offer a sneak peek into the future of Explora Journeys. Gain insider knowledge on the exciting destinations these new vessels will explore and the immersive experiences that await travelers. Finally, uncover the unparalleled value of an all-inclusive journey with Explora Journeys, as Aimee and Beth reveal what guests can expect to be included in their luxurious experience. From gourmet dining to enriching excursions, every aspect of the voyage is meticulously curated to exceed expectations. Don't miss this exclusive episode of RTE-Travel Talk, where Ken, Aimee Price, and Beth Schulberg invite you to embark on a voyage of discovery with Explora Journeys.

El 73% de los huéspedes aseguran que están dispuestos a pagar más por seleccionar su habitación, siguiendo la tendencia de personalización implantada hace años en la industria aérea, que generaría incluso hasta un 50% más de beneficios a los hoteleros gracias a los servicios adicionales. Así es como la oferta de turismo premium va al alza, según Hotelverse. Ávoris Corporación Empresarial negocia la compra del grupo de gestión de agencias de viajes independientes DIT Gestión, que lidera el número de puntos de venta en España con 859 en total, aunque "no hay ningún acuerdo cerrado aún". La intención de viajar de los españoles en 2024 ha aumentado un 19% con respecto a 2023, con un presupuesto de entre 500 y 2.000 euros por persona, según el informe Travel Trends 2024 lanzado por Visa junto al Payment Innovation Hub. El consejo de administración de Renfe ha aprobado el inicio del proceso para la creación de una filial francesa que se encargue de la búsqueda, ejecución y explotación de su negocio en ese país, en el que espera poder operar pronto sus trenes de alta velocidad hasta París. Aena ha nombrado a Ignacio Castejón Hernández director Económico-Financiero de la compañía tras el fallecimiento de su antecesor, José Leo, el pasado mes de abril. Explora Journeys, la marca de cruceros de lujo Grupo MSC, ha anunciado una alianza con el Programa de Privilegios de Cruceros de American Express. Así, la naviera proporcionará beneficios exclusivos para los titulares de tarjetas American Express Platinum y Centurion. El Ministerio de Hacienda de España planea aumentar la cantidad de bebidas alcohólicas libres de impuestos que los cruceros pueden transportar y vender en sus viajes internacionales. El límite actual no tiene en cuenta la naturaleza de ocio propia de este tipo de embarcaciones, su duración o su capacidad de pasajeros.

Dina Ardizzone and Jacyln Vercillo recently sailed on the Explora 1 with Explora Journeys. Listen in as they discuss everything this experience had to offer. To reach one of the Travel Agents featured on this episode: Dina: Dina@MarvelousMouseTravels.com Jaclyn: Jaclyn.Vercillo@MarvelousMouseTravels.com Visit our website: www.MarvelousMouseTravels.com

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Las ocho Islas de Canarias han sido escenario de manifestaciones masivas para exigir un cambio en el modelo turístico. Los organizadores del 20A, que habían puesto el foco inicial en reclamar una moratoria que suspenda la autorización de nuevas plazas hoteleras y pisos vacacionales, entre otras cosas, cifran en más de 130.000 los asistentes solo en Tenerife y Gran Canaria. España recibió la visita de casi 4 millones de pasajeros británicos en el primer trimestre de 2024, lo que supone un 9% más con respecto al mismo periodo de 2019, según los datos difundidos por Turespaña. Los propietarios de viviendas turísticas en España están ajustando sus tarifas y expectativas para el verano de 2024. Según una encuesta de Holidu, el 71% espera un aumento en las reservas este verano. Además, la mitad de los propietarios planea aumentar sus tarifas, y el 72% cree que la inteligencia artificial impactará en el alquiler vacacional en los próximos 5 años. Explora Journeys, la marca de estilo de vida de lujo del Grupo MSC, realizará un total de 42 escalas en diversos puertos españoles durante 2024. Concretamente, las escalas se realizarán en Andalucía, Cataluña, Islas Baleares, Islas Canarias, Comunidad Valenciana y Región de Murcia. El Gobierno mantiene que el tren 'low cost' de Renfe llegará a Galicia este año. El secretario de Estado de Transportes, David Lucas, ratificó en octubre de 2023 que Avlo circularía en el primer trimestre de 2024 por Galicia, al igual que los Avril. El proyecto europeo ECO-CRUISING FU_TOUR está impulsando la transición ecológica en el turismo mediante encuentros en el Mediterráneo. Además, Leancubator, un hub de innovación sostenible en Argelia y partner del proyecto europeo, organiza workshops para conectar pymes y startups y promover prácticas sostenibles en el sector.

Chris Austin, chief sales officer of Explorer Journeys, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about how his nine-month-old brand feels like a legacy cruise line that has been around for a lot longer. Austin attributes this success to hard work, a vision from the owners, the Aponte family, and listening to guest feedback to continuously improve. For more information and a booking suite for travel advisors, visit www.ExploraJourneys.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.

In this sun-kissed episode of 'The Vacay,' Sophie Jackson chats with Jodie from Helloworld Wangaratta, embarking on a virtual journey through the captivating Caribbean aboard the Explora Journeys cruise line. Join them as they explore the paradise of Saint Barth, renowned for its pristine beaches and vibrant culture. Dive in and discover a world of wonder beneath the surface with snorkeling, scuba diving, and thrilling water sport opportunities. Experience the ultimate luxury of Explora Journeys, offering spacious surroundings and an intimate atmosphere. From exhilarating shore excursions to tranquil moments spent amidst breathtaking landscapes, discover the allure of the Caribbean like never before.Tune in to 'The Vacay Podcast' for a glimpse into the tropical splendor and exclusive adventures awaiting travelers on the high seas, courtesy of nib & helloworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join RTE-Travel Talk host Ken as he sits down with Barb Chamberlain, a seasoned traveler and representative of Direct Travel, to delve into her recent voyage aboard the newer luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys. In this insightful interview, Barb and Ken cover a range of topics, starting with an overview of what sets Explora Journeys apart in the world of cruising, including details about the exquisite "Explora I" and her luxurious amenities, plus the other ships coming soon They also explore whether Explora Journeys truly lives up to its reputation with its unique take on the luxury experience, discussing ship statistics, dining options without additional fees, and the background and history of Explora Journeys. Barb provides valuable insights into the all-inclusive nature of Explora Journeys, shedding light on the various staterooms and names for them such as "terraces" and "residences" available for guests. The conversation then turns to the technological advancements found onboard, as well as the diverse array of activities and excursions offered to passengers, along with pricing details. For those considering a family vacation, Barb and Ken discuss whether Explora Journeys is a suitable choice and delve into the experience for solo cruisers and the demographic makeup of guests. Additionally, Barb shares some insider tips for booking Explora Journeys, including the availability of complimentary spa services and other onboard extras. Finally, the interview wraps up with a discussion on reviews of Explora Journeys, offering potential travelers a comprehensive overview of what to expect from this top-tier luxury cruise experience. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or embarking on your first voyage, this conversation provides invaluable insights into the world of Explora Journeys.

El Catedrático en Organización de Empresas de la ULPGC Jacques Bulchand es el primer español elegido presidente de la International Federation for IT and Travel & Tourism, la asociación internacional de referencia para el desarrollo, innovación y uso de la tecnología digital en el sector turístico, y promotora del Congreso anual ENTER desde su fundación en 1994. En Europa, los volúmenes de transacciones de visitantes asiáticos aumentaron durante el periodo del Año Nuevo Chino 2024 en un 37 % interanual, según Alipay. Los países que experimentaron el mayor impulso fueron Suiza (+119%), España (+66%), Francia (+56%) e Italia (+49%). Explora Journeys, la marca de estilo de vida de lujo del Grupo MSC, ha designado a Rafael Moreno, que cuenta con 14 años de experiencia en el grupo, como director comercial en el mercado español. Soltour cerró el 2023 con una facturación de 165 millones de euros, que fue un 5% menos que el año anterior, provocado especialmente por la bajada del importe medio que sufrió el Caribe, mientras que el turoperador espera un 2024 cargado de retos, con una línea de trabajo "continuista" y "muy ambiciosa" en cuanto a crecimiento. El Ayuntamiento de Sevilla planteará a la Dirección General de Patrimonio del Estado, un convenio de colaboración con el que crear una "unidad de gestión" para el mantenimiento y la conservación de la Plaza de España que supondría, entre otras medidas, cerrar el conjunto monumental obra de Aníbal González para la Exposición de 1929 y cobrar una entrada a los turistas. La Comisión de Industria y Turismo del Congreso debatirá y votará un Pacto de Estado turístico propuesto por Sumar que sugiere la regulación de la llegada masiva de cruceros, poner ecotasas vinculadas al sector y reducir la apertura de comercios los domingos. La Comunidad de Madrid ha dado el pistoletazo de salida de la edición número 19 de su programa de turismo senior: las Rutas Culturales para Mayores, que en esta ocasión "ofrecen la mayor oferta realizada hasta la fecha". Los viajes, que podrán disfrutarse a partir de abril, cuentan con más de 325.000 plazas, 407 rutas nacionales y 761 internacionales y 40 cruceros.

Welcome to this week's Cruise Chat! In this episode, we take you on a journey to explore the luxurious world of Explora Journeys. Get ready to be amazed! Don't forget to subscribe for more cruise content. Visit our website for more information. https://PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . If you found value in this video and wish to help this channel. You can donate using THIS link. Video Requests: info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com This was recorded when we were on Explora Journeys. I had the chance to chat with Patrica about this amazing cruise experience! Have you been able to look at my other videos? Click here to see the suite tours. ADA Ocean Terrace Suite OT3 OT3 (Ocean Terrace 3) Cove Residence Terrace Suite. Premier Penthouse Suite Retreat Residence Suite Click HERE to see the spa tour with the spa manager, Elina. Click HERE to see the pool tours. Click HERE to see the playlist where I met with Patrica and Aimee Price, and we chatted about all things Explora. . Stay tuned to our channel to see the daily vlogs being created. . I loved having the opportunity to meet with Patricia in person! . Explora Journeys has one of the best guest services I have ever seen onboard a cruise ship. They are polite, helpful and always there when you need something. - if it's a drink, a meal, or a helping hand. They are there! I cannot wait to go back and experience this service again. . Explora Journeys is a mid-sized ship with a small ship feel. There is ample room to spread out and to have space of your own. . We had difficulty trying to choose our favourite restaurant. Sakura is near the top of the list - it's Pan-Asian, and many of the items on the menu you may not make at home for yourself, so it's a nice treat to head out to that restaurant! . There are many restaurants onboard. If you want to see all the restaurants and sample menus, check out this page on my website: https://www.plentyofsunshinetravel.com/explora-journeys-restaurants/ There is a restaurant for everyone, including gluten-free and vegan options. . The Emporium has fresh foods made to order. It is called a Marketplace, not a buffet. The pasta is made every day, as is the bread. Delicious! The Med Yacht Club is outstanding. - the appetizers are made to share with the table. When we went with Patrica, we ordered everything on the menu and shared it, which was neat! The dessert ~ the semifreddo... WOW! We would go in just for that! . In Fil Rouge, the specialty item is the soufflé, which changes frequently. Having it rise higher and higher above the dish is a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds! . Every venue has been fantastic. Only one restaurant has a charge (Anthology), which is well worth it! . I love how many pools there are. I have been on ships that are larger and had fewer pools. I loved that there are many pool options. You can get complementary milkshakes, which is nice returning from a hot port day. . You will feel that you are at home or in a hotel, not on a cruise. It is amazing! You will feel at home in the suites, which is why they are called residential suites. With 461 suites - all oceanfront and all have a terrace. There is one for you! They start at 377 square feet and only go up from there. Your host attendant is going to keep your suite spotless! . I want to thank Patrica for including me on this cruise with her and for taking the time to sit down with me and chat about all things Explora Journeys! . If you want to learn more about Explora Journeys or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form: https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to watch this video - come to our YouTube channel HERE. . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #explorajourneys #Explora #coffeechat #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #luxurytravel --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisingthewavespodcast/message

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Chris Austin, chief sales officer for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last month's ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about where Explora is heading after the debut of its first ship last summer. The luxury line's second vessel is due out in May this year, followed by four more vessels that will sail to destinations around the world. The entire fleet focuses on delivering a luxury residential lifestyle experience with fine cuisine and sophisticated entertainment. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

In episode 161 of TBCP, Chris answer a listener question about PS Waverley, Baz shares his experience of Norwegian Viva and we share the latest news from Explora Journeys, Costa, Uniworld, P&O UK and Paul Gauguin. PLUS Chris surprises Baz with a Fact or Fiction. CRUISE NEWSRibbon Cutting in NYC for Explora1Costa Celebrates 75th AnniversaryUniworld Announces 2 additional river boatsP&O UK launches 25/26 winter collectionPaul Gauguin partners with French Polynesian GovernmentSUPPORT THE SHOW Listen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – 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/2T2FYGX Sustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhFollow Chris and his latest videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialJOIN THE SHOWIf you have a cruise tip, burning question or want to record a cruise review get in touch with us via the website https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/join-the-show/ CO-HOSTChris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialLISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3w40cDcApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tF Audible: https://adbl.co/3nDvuNgCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04u I heart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8 Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8Tz Pocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2M Tune in: https://bit.ly/2V0Jrrs Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnECHRIS'S LATEST VIDEO:https://youtu.be/_piryaoNynY?si=cAiWZZ5JBXqxpqMwSupport local and pre order your copy with your local book store. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Im August gingen die ersten zahlenden Gäste an Bord der Explora 1 der neuen Luxusreederei Explora Journeys aus der MSC Group. Ich war ja damals auf einer Kurzreise vor den ersten regulären Gästen nur an Bord - aber natürlich ist es spannend nun zu sehen, wie sich das Schiff im normalen Betrieb schlägt. Brigitte Heller aus Luzern hatte die Reise ganz regulär gebucht - und als Hotelprofi mit jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung erzählt sie im Interview, wie es war - besonders im Vergleich zu anderen Luxusreedereien.

Verpasse nicht unsere neueste Podcast-Folge, in der wir von unserer absolut traumhaften Kreuzfahrt mit der Explora I von Explora Journeys erzählen! Tauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der Kreuzfahrt und lass dich inspirieren. Höre jetzt rein und erlebe das Abenteuer hautnah!

Baz is Back and normal service resumes. Of course, thanks to Chris for taking the helm over the past few weeks, today we are back with the usual Maritime History & Cruise News! IMPORTANT! The Big Cruise Podcast has been recognised in the Listeners Choice category of the Australian Podcast Awards.  We would really appreciate your help with a quick vote. It will take you less than 30 seconds and you DO NOT need to live in Australia. Simply click on the link below. Search for The Big Cruise Podcast. Enter your name and email (you won't be spammed), it's […] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wir sprechen über die luxuriöse Reederei Explora Journeys und ihr einzigartiges Suiten-Schiff. Lasst euch vom Charme der neuen Reederei inspirieren und plant eure nächstes Meerchen! Kommt an Bord der Meerchenstunde!

Willkommen zum neuen Cruisify.de Podcast. Hier dreht sich alles um Kreuzfahrten. In dieser Folge bespreche ich kurz und bündig (in unter 10 Minuten) die wichtigsten Themen der vergangenen Woche, spreche über Neuigkeiten in der Kreuzfahrtbranche und was für einen Kreuzfahrt-Fan wichtig ist. Leinen los! Die Themen der Woche: Mein Schiff testet Starlink Explora Journeys - 10 Prozent Rabatt und bis zu 400 Euro Bordguthaben MSC Euribia ab 349 Euro ab Hamburg nicko cruises mit großem All-Inclusive Special (Ab Sonntag auf Cruisify.de ) AIDA Cruises erhöht Bordguthaben bei Buchung an Bord AIDA Cruises mit großer Pauschal-Aktion Buche hier deine Reise: Hier gehts zu AIDA Cruises → Hier gehts zu TUI Cruises → Hier kannst du deine Reisen direkt über uns buchen → Alle Infos zum nachlesen auf Cruisify.de --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cruisify-de/message

I mitten av augusti hade Göteborgs hamn äran att få ett anlöp av det sprillans nya kryssningsfartyget EXPLORA 1 från MSC:s nystartade varumärke Explora Journeys. Fartygspodden fick chansen att besöka fartyget. Hör våra intryck i vårt senaste avsnitt. Välkomna ombord! /Christopher & Patrik

Yulanda Marais, head of spa and wellness for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the wonderful treatments available at Explora 1's new spa, the facilities available In the spa, and what your clients can expect (and yes, we tested the spa out—amazing). For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Drew Gowland, head of entertainment for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what guests can see and do onboard the revolutionary new Explora 1. The ship has effectively replaced a theatre with a nightclub and lounge, offering singers, jazz combos, bands, and pianists playing Steinways. In other venues Explora I offers “luminaries” speaking on all kinds of topics related to the places the ship visits. It's a different kind of entertainment that breaks the mold of more traditional offerings. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Jason Gelineau, head of product and guest experience for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about what your clients can expect from the new luxury Explora I, which just had its first cruise the first week of August. Gelineau explains why Explora Journeys is not selling itself as a cruise, but as a luxury boutique hotel experience at sea, complete with the ultimate in fine dining, super accommodations and unique entertainment, all while visiting wonderful destinations. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Franck Garanger, head of culinary for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report on the new Explora I about the amazing dining options available on the luxury ship, including six restaurants—including Anthology, Emporium Marketplace, Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill, Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club. He also describes the manyother dining experiences onboard, such as a Chef's Kitchen that on this sailing was created by Garanger himself. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Capt. Serena Melani, master of Explora I, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about her absolutely beautiful new luxury ship, the first of six from Explora Journeys. Capt. Melani details the ships capabilities, the design and the sailings for her new vessel, as well as what your clients will experience. She also tells the story of her own remarkable maritime career. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Chris Austin, chief sales officer for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report on the first sailing of the brand new, ultra-luxury Explorer I about the ship's spacious public areas, beautiful décor, multiple pools, brilliant sun decks, exquisite dining options and more. For the past three years, Austin has been actively and successfully selling a ship that didn't exist—but now he has an exemplary vessel that truly lives up to all the advance hype. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Join Seatrade Cruise's Holly Payne and Rachel Wehrle in the latest episode of Cruise News & Trends, filling you in on all of the top news & trending stories from July 2023.Tune in as they discuss:New ships launching and newbuilds on the horizon from Explora Journeys, Seabourn, Crystal Cruises and TUI River Cruises Exciting New F&B partnerships and offerings from Virgin Voyages, Carnival Cruise line, Princess Cruises, and innovation at AIDA Cruises who are recycling food waste into beauty products on board!News & updates on the ever-expanding expedition marketYour upcoming Seatrade Cruise Events calendarPlus, so much more!

Die Explora I ist nicht nur ein neues Luxus-Kreuzfahrtschiff, es ist auch das erste Schiff der neuen Marke Explora Journeys. Am 1. August 2023 ist die Explora I in Kopenhagen zu ihrer Jungfernfahrt in See gestochen und cruisetricks.de war bereits davor drei Tage lang an Bord. Wir sprechen im Podcast über das Konzept der neuen Luxus-Marke "Explora Journeys" der MSC-Group, Suiten, Kulinarik, Entertainment an Bord und wie sehr sich die Expora I eigentlich unterscheidet vom MSC Yacht Club, dem Luxus-Bereich auf den großen Kreuzfahrtschiffen der Schwester-Reederei MSC Cruises. After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der „After Show“ zu dieser Podcast-Episode geht um neue Kreuzfahrtschiffe und einen Neustart: Havila Voyages hat die beiden noch fehlenden Schiffe auf der norwegischen Küstenroute in Betrieb genommen: Havila Pollux und Havila Polaris. Bei Seabourn ist das zweite, neue Expeditionskreuzfahrtschiff nach der Seabourn Venture in Dienst gegangen, die Seabourn Pursuit. Und Crystal Cruises feiert nicht nur eine Wiedergeburt nach der Insolvenz der Muttergesellschaft im vergangenen Jahr, sondern kündigt auch gleich Neubaupläne für vier Kreuzfahrtschiffe an. Die After Show, ebenso wie die werbefreie Version des Podcasts, ist ein besonderes Goodie exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady, das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine genaue Anleitung, wie Sie diesen Podcast inklusive der werbefreien Haupt-Show abonnieren können. Hinweis zur Werbung innerhalb des Podcasts Um etwas mehr Einnahmen mit dem Podcast zu erzielen und den Aufwand für die Produktion des Podcasts dauerhaft wirtschaftlich zu machen, haben wir einen Vermarktungsdienstleister ins Boot geholt. Ab sofort werden während der Podcast-Episoden automatisch einige wenige Werbeblöcke eingespielt. Wir bitten um Verständnis, dass wir diesen Weg wählen – auf diese Weise kann es den Podcast auch zukünftig kostenfrei geben. Werbefrei hören den Podcast aber weiterhin all diejenigen von Ihnen hören, die uns mit einem Steady-Abonnement monatlich unterstützen. Künftig gibt es dafür den Podcast und die Aftershow an einem Stück komplett und ohne Werbeunterbrechungen über den personalisierten RSS-Podcast-Feed, über den wir bisher schon die Aftershow bereitstellen – Steady-Abonnenten müssen also nichts aktiv verändern, sie bekommen den werbefreien Podcast inklusiver Aftershow automatisch auf dem schon bisher bei der Aftershow gewohnten Weg.

Please join me and my guest, Tom Hollembaek, CEO of Aces Cruising, for a wide-ranging discussion about cruises, favorite destinations, and the current state of the cruise industry.

Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report onboard sister line MSC Cruises' MSC Euribia about the status of Explora I, the new luxury ship being christened in early ship. Ungerer talks about why his company is focusing on delivering a luxury lifestyle experience (as opposed to just a cruise) and details how the vessel is going to introduce new accommodation options, new dining experiences, innovative excursions and much more. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Patrica from Explora Journeys for this week's cruise chat. Come and join us on our Explora Journeys Fan page on Facebook. Chat with like-minded cruisers who like Explora Journeys. www.facebook.com/groups/explorajourneysfanpage . Explora Journeys stays longer in each port - often in port from 8 am to 11 pm or overnight. You get to experience the nightlife! This is not something all cruise lines do. . Explora I has many suite types: HOMES AT SEA: 10 owners Residences 22 Ocean Residences 67 Ocean Penthouses 371 Ocean Suites 78 Multi-Generation Friendly connecting suites. All the terraces have a day bed, table, and chairs ~ perfect for breakfast as you arrive at your ports for the day! Come and cruise with me from New York to Quebec City from October 13 - 20, 2023. I would love to take the class with you! . ALL JOURNEYS INCLUDE A team of hospitality experts. Nine culinary venues, unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas and soft drinks available at all times, including an in-suite mini-bar. Access to the spa thermal area Well-being and fitness programmes onboard and at the destinations. All onboard gratuities, high-speed unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship. In-suite welcome bottle of champagne Shuttle services from port to city centre. There are additional inclusions and services if you stay in Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences. . The experiences we looked at are only available through Explora Journey's partnership with Pelorus. With the partnership, you can experience extraordinary and immersive land-based adventures before or after your ocean journey. . With a Pelorus host, you will dive into the destinations. Experience various activities, from helicopter adventures, wild water rafting, and meeting a wild food forager to attending iconic cultural festivals. . We looked at Scottish Lochs, Irish Isle & Military Tattoos while onboard Explora I from Southampton to Glasgow. August 24, 2023 - September 2, 2023 . Edinburgh, United Kingdom (South Queensferry) August 26, 2023 - August 27, 2023. . The Spirit of Scotland at the Royal Edinburgh military tattoo. . Your evening starts with a bespoke recital by members of the Tattoo cast. Your guide brings you to a prime seating location. September 2 - 6, 2023 Glasgow Scotland Highlands Wonder. A Four-Night Post-Journey Immersion into Scotland's Last Wilderness .. DAY 1- The Braemar Gathering & Flight of the Falcons DAY 2 - Wild Picnic, Foraged Cocktails & Folk Music. DAY 3 - Loch Swimming Hill of the Boar Clay Shooting DAY 4 - From River Pleasures to Elegant Edinburgh. . Your bespoke post-journey experience includes Admission to the Braemar Highland Gathering games, private Falconry experience at Cadacraig estate, highland Safari in land rovers, guided foraging adventure, Scottish folk music concert, guided hikes, clay pigeon shooting on the estate, salmon, fishing expedition Wild Swimming with instructors. . Three nights in the Scottish Highlands at Candacraig and one night at The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh. Full Breakfast each day. Three bespoke daily dinners prepared by a private chef, two picnics, and a lunch. . If you want to learn more about Explora Journeys or any other cruise lines I have met with. Please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to ensure you don't miss any upcoming cruise videos. . If you want to see the images in this week's episode, click HERE for for our Tube Channel . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Explora #ExploraJourneys #ExploraJourneysFanPage #CruiseSpecialist #Cruise #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #canadiantravelagent

Introducing Episode 137In episode 137, Listeners challenge Chris and Baz in Fact or Fiction, we remember Titanic on the 111th Anniversary celebrate the floating out of Explora 1 and more news from Holland America Line, Carnival, Paul Gauguin and P&O Australia.Support the showShare the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – 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/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhRun for a Reason – This year Chris will Run for a Reason, raising money for the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre. The Family Centre is a unique WA based home away from home for people with type 1. The team work alongside people living with type 1 diabetes, to support them to live a full and rewarding life. Donations can be made here: https://lnkd.in/gjs7jXXjImage credit: Explora Journeys, Explora 1.Cruise NewsEXPLORA I Completes Successful Sea TrialsThe launch of a new way of ocean travel is progressing on schedule. Last month, EXPLORA I surged towards the endless expanse of blue for her sea trials, a significant milestone in the shipbuilding process. Thoughtfully built and designed to mark a new class of luxury ships, EXPLORA I reflects the perfect blend of luxury, home-like comfort, discovery and sustainability.This will be the first of a fleet of up to six luxury ships to be built for Explora Journeys by Fincantieri in Italy, one of the finest shipbuilders in the world.Following the successful sea trials, EXPLORA I will now undergo final preparations before embarking on her maiden journey in July 2023. Explora Journeys will offer today's discerning luxury traveller an opportunity to experience a truly transformative and purposeful ocean travel experience, reflecting both the essence of each destination visited as well as the brand's cosmopolitan and vibrant European luxury.Construction of the 63,900 GT vessel began on 10 June 2021 at Fincantieri's shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The naming ceremony for EXPLORA I will take place in Civitavecchia near Rome, Italy on 8 July, followed by her maiden journey departing on 17 July from Southampton, UK for a 15-night sailing into Norwegian fjords and the Arctic Circle to Copenhagen, Denmark.Holland America Line's 150th Anniversary Celebrations Filled with Historic Events in Founding City of Rotterdam April 18, 2023From a ceremony at an historic landmark with a special gift to shipboard gala celebrations and a toast around the world, Holland America Line is getting ready to celebrate a day 150 years in the making. The premium cruise line's sesquicentennial birthday is April 18, 2023, and on that date, Rotterdam VII will arrive at its namesake city of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to revel with local dignitaries, port officials and guests. Zuiderdam will be at Amsterdam, the Netherlands, that day and host an evening gala party on board for Grand World Voyage guests.Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha will lead the celebrations. Also scheduled to attend the events are Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, Rotterdam's godmother; Ahmed Aboutaleb, mayor of Rotterdam; and descendants from two families of Holland America Line's original founders.Upon Rotterdam's arrival at Rotterdam April 18, the 150th Anniversary celebrations begin at Hotel New York, home to Holland America Line's original headquarters. The cruise line will present a commemorative 150th Anniversary bell — in the style of a traditional ship bell — to be permanently displayed at the hotel. At the event, Princess Margriet will follow Holland America Line's ritual of blessing the bell before it is donated to Hotel New York.In addition, an original share of the first Holland America Line stock shares will be presented to be kept as part of a special collection in the city of Rotterdam archives. At the ceremony, PostNL, the postal office of the Netherlands, also will unveil a 24-carat collectable 150th anniversary gold-foil stamp to commemorate the special milestone. Available for purchase throughout the Netherlands, only a limited edition of just 1,000 will be produced.Following a Gala Dinner on board Rotterdam and Zuiderdam, the celebrations move to the Lido pool area with live music and a toast to the special day. Anniversary-themed parties also will be held on the nine other ships in Holland America Line's fleet.Anniversary Transatlantic an Ode to Dutch HeritageDuring the 150th Anniversary Transatlantic Crossing aboard Rotterdam that departed New York City April 7 and arrives at Rotterdam April 18, guests will be treated to a host of touches to mark the company's birthday. Special programming will include cuisine from previous Holland America Line voyages dating back to the 1920s, a “Throwback Happy Hour” that rolls back time with drinks priced as low as 75 cents, Dutch High Tea, a Rijsttafel pop-up in Tamarind, anniversary-themed trivia and presentations by Bill Miller, maritime historian and Holland America Line authority, that relived the history and roots of the company.Carnival Luminosa says bye to BrisbaneFirst sailing into the Sunshine State 166 days ago, yesterday Carnival Luminosa said ‘see you soon' to Queensland as she embarked on her three-week Journeys cruise to Alaska.With over 1,800 guests on board, the incredible voyage is Luminosa's longest passenger sailing to date since joining the Carnival fleet. Visiting a number of picturesque ports across the 22-day journey, including Noumea, Suva, Tahiti, and Hawaii, guests will still have plenty of time to experience all of the fun Carnival Luminosa has to offer.After a sensational first season sailing from Brisbane, Luminosa will now spend the US summer cruise season in Alaska. However, Aussie fun-lovers need not worry as Luminosa will return to Queensland shores in October 2023, bringing more Carnival fun in time for our warmer months.With 28 sailings since November 2022, guests onboard Luminosa were able to achieve some impressive feats, including:Over 61,000 guests sailed, including 7,500+ kids52 ports of call visited across Australia and the South PacificOver 100,000 melting chocolate cakes devouredMore than $50,000 raised for the Children's Hospital FoundationIncluding a $10,000 donation for the 2022 Nine Telethon110,000+ ice creams and 70,000+ pizzas enjoyed180 live performances attended and 280 Dive-In Movies screened10,000+ people pampered at the Cloud 9 SpaQueenslanders also celebrated some incredible milestones on board Carnival Luminosa, including a very special 100th birthday, one marriage proposal, and an amazing guest who sailed 15 times for a total of 88 days (over half of Luminosa's total time in Queensland)!Paul Gauguin Cruises celebrates 25th anniversaryThis year, Paul Gauguin Cruises celebrates 25 years of award-winning sailings in the balmy waters of French Polynesia and the South Pacific starting with an exclusive anniversary offer to discover the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas and beyond.Since its launch 25 years ago, Le Paul Gauguin, purposefully designed to navigate the French Polynesian waters, has established itself as the region's ultimate choice in luxury sailing with elegant interiors, chic yet relaxed ambiance, elevated cuisine and genuine Polynesian hospitable service.Having joined the PONANT family in 2019, and now celebrating a quarter of a century of sailing in fabled lagoons and delivering the most authentic Polynesian experiences with Les Gauguins and Les Gauguines, onboard local Tahitian hosts, and an extensive list of expertly hosted local excursions, Paul Gauguin Cruises is unveiling the first act of a series of special festivities.P&O Cruises Annual Coffee Championships at Sea ReturnAfter an involuntary three-year hiatus, P&O Cruises' annual barista competition at sea has returned! The competition has been a staple in the 20-year-plus partnership between Nestlé Professional and P&O Cruises Australia and was held onboard each of P&O's three ships Pacific Adventure, Pacific Explorer and Pacific Encounter.Six talented baristas were selected to compete from the 92 bar staff who service the ships, with their challenge to create an espresso, flat white and cappuccino for each of the of the judges using BUONDI Dark Spark roasted coffee beans – the blend used onboard P&O cruise ships.Ultimately one winner per ship was named:Pacific Explorer: Winner – Michelle CarandangPacific Encounter: Winner – Glenn Kurt BaringPacific Adventure: Winner – Gilbert MapaOngoing training with Nestle also ensures P&O guests never have to go without their barista style coffee while cruising.Remembering Titanic111 years ago, the Titanic hit an ice berg. She sunk early the following morning. All these years later, we reflect on the magnitude of that maritime disaster and remember those who were lost.Titanic is a ship that has gone down in history as a legend. 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En este nuevo programa en nuestra apuesta por el cuidado de la piel, y el producto fabricado en España, contamos esta tarde con Backture Organics, una marca de alta cosmética orgánica para hombres, inspirada en las esencias botánicas y terapéuticas del Mediterráneo y que nace para concienciar sobre la importancia del cuidado de la piel masculina de la forma más natural. Vamos a conocerla un poco mejor de la mano de una de sus fundadoras, junto a Iñaki Albizuri, Naiara Vasallo. Cambiamos de isla, de Mallorca nos vamos a Ibiza donde vamos a hablar de un revolucionario y exclusivo club de miembros digital que gracias a la tecnología crea una experiencia perfecta en Ibiza. Hablamos de IBZNFT la nueva generación de viajes de lujo, que utilizando tecnologías de blockchain, establece un nuevo estándar en Ibiza y lo hacemos de la mano de uno de sus tres fundadores, Alejandro Haba, quien ha trabajado en la industria del lujo en Ibiza durante los últimos 7 años. Hemos conocido la nueva marca de cruceros de lujo del Grupo MSC que se llama Explora Journeys y os contamos todos los detalles de sus servicios. Por último, os contamos los mejores planes para hacer en Madrid en este fin de semana largo del Día del Padre. Pecados Veniales con Ramón Biosca, Alfonso Escámez, Edson Elguer, Ricardo Ceratto, Ana Mateu, Agustín García, Gus Fernández, Ana Sastre y Lucía Serrano.

Join Tamoy Thelwell and Marc Armbruster as they dive into the world of Exoplora Journeys, the latest brand in luxury travel. In this episode, they discuss how Exoplora redefines what it means to cruise and travel on a luxury cruise ship. From the ship's exquisite suites to the unique itineraries, they explore how Exoplora is changing the landscape. Tamoy and Marc also delve into the culinary experiences on board, focusing on the brand's commitment to providing world-class dining options. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just looking for a new way to indulge in luxury, this episode is a must-listen. CONTACT US Email: tamoy@goluxurycruiser.com | marc@goluxurycruiser.com Phone: 1-888-404-5531 Website: www.goluxurycruiser.com CONNECT WITH US Facebook: www.facebook.com/goluxurycruiser Instagram: www.instagram.com/goluxurycruiser --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goluxurycruiser/support

Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about his luxury line's deal with Steinway & Sons, to place three state-of-the-art Spirio pianos on each of its six ships to be launched between 2023 and 2028. The top pianists in Steinway's performer stable will play these fine instruments on the ships, but the pianos will also play themselves, recreating pre-recorded performances from Steinway's extensive digital player piano library. For more information, visit www.ExploraJourneys.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.

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Patrica from Explora Journeys for this week's cruise chat. We are giving you an EXCLUSIVE! Because of my relationship with Explora, they let me know first the entertainment opportunities that will be onboard Explora Journeys! I am excited to share them with you! . These ships are designed to make you feel at home. There will not be big theatres or large spaces. Instead, there will be many areas that you will discover as you wander around the ship. The entertainment will be divided into four categories: Activities, Experiences, Events and Rituals. . There are some of these I am really interested in! I would like the photography classes and also the Moonrise dance! What is your favourite? Let me know below! If you are interested in learning more about Explora Journeys or any other cruise lines I have met with, please get in touch with me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. . |You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . . If you want to see the images in this video check out our YouTube channel HERE . . . . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. . . . #Explora #ExploraJourneys #Explora1 #Explora2 #travelagent #ExploraEntertainment #CruiseGuru #TravelAgent #CanadianTravelAgent

Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about how his new luxury lifestyle startup cruise line is progressing to its projected launch in July 2023. Ungerer talks about why Explora delayed the debut of Explora I for two months, what itineraries are being planned for the ship, the range of dining options, what the entertainment will be onboard and much more. This is the first video interview from our extensive coverage of ITLM Cannes, which took place Dec 5-8. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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.

Willkommen zum neuen Cruisify.de Podcast. Hier dreht sich alles um Kreuzfahrten. In dieser Folge bespreche ich kurz und bündig (in unter 10 Minuten) die wichtigsten Themen der vergangenen Woche, spreche über Neuigkeiten in der Kreuzfahrtbranche und was für einen Kreuzfahrt-Fan wichtig ist. Leinen los! Die Themen der Woche: 100 Podcasts Episoden - Wir möchten das gerne feiern! Explora Journey: Termin der Jungfernfahrt steht! Mein Schiff Buchungsstart Sommer 24 Mein Schiff 7 mit einigen Neuerungen Black Friday - die Übersicht AIDA Black Friday - Die Angebote Mein Schiff Black Week - Die Angebote MSC Black Week Sale - Die Angebote Kapitelmarken: 00:01:20 Explora Journey: Termin der Jungfernfahrt steht! 00:02:00 Mein Schiff Buchungsstart Sommer 24 00:03:00 Mein Schiff 7 mit einigen Neuerungen 00:04:00 Black Friday - die Übersicht 00:04:20 AIDA Black Friday 00:05:20 Mein Schiff Black Week 00:06:10 MSC Black Week Sale Unterstütze uns kostenfrei mit deiner Buchung (keine Mehrkosten für dich): Hier gehts zu AIDA Cruises → Hier gehts zu TUI Cruises → Hier kannst du deine Reisen direkt über uns buchen → PS: Nur bis 31.12.2022 - Sichere dir deine "kleine Aufmerksamkeit" für deine Buchung über uns. Frage uns für deinen nächsten Urlaub an. Mehr Kreuzfahrt-News unter cruisify.de --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cruisify-de/message

Chris Austin, chief sales officer for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about the newest programs his luxury line has for travel advisors as Explora Journeys continues to focus on selling its upcoming new ship, set to debut in May 2023, through the trade. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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. 

Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at last week's Virtuoso Travel Week about the May 2023 debut of Explora's first ship as well as how its future vessels will feature revolutionary technologies that make them even more sustainable and environmentally friendly. And now Explora is ordering even more ships—up to six by 2028. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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. 

For this week's Cruise Chat, Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Aimee from Explora Journeys. . We chatted about this brand new cruise line, and Aimee gave us a great overview of the restaurants, the food, the staterooms and the itineraries and onboard activities. Chef Frank Garanger is the head of the Culinary on Explora Journeys. Explora will have 10 different bars and lounges. A special treat for you is the name of some of the restaurants! . The all-day dining space will be called The Emporium. It is going to have 18 different stations throughout this space. There will be cooking stations, wine and cheese, carved meats, dessert areas, and so on. Plenty of great options! . There is also going to be a concept restaurant. This will be a more intimate space. The maximum capacity is 60 guests. This restaurant will have visiting chefs. It will be a rotation of different chefs and different menus. It will be on a four-month rotating basis. The next restaurant is a Pan-Asian Restaurant. It will be called Sakura. A steakhouse experience will also be onboard. A Mediterranean Restaurant with delicious fresh flair food. An international restaurant will be on Explora. With flavours from around the world. This will also rotate flavours, so it will not always be the same menu each time you cruise with Explora. A coffee lounge will also be available to you, with little grab-and-go bites throughout the day. If you enjoy eating by the pool, then the Poolside dining with light modern cruising and an ocean backdrop will be your go-to location to enjoy your meal. . A Chef's Kitchen-themed restaurant will feature the Chef's unique creations. The chef will have free reign and create menus that speak to them. . With In-Suite dining can order from any of the menus from all of the onboard restaurant menus. You are not limited to a set small menu. .t is awesome to get a sneak peek of one of two restaurant names. Thank you, Aimee! . One of the great things that jumped out to me is how environmentally friendly Explora Journeys is right from the start. They will ensure that the oceans and areas they visit are not damaged by being there! . If you are interested in learning more about these Explora Journeys or any of the other cruise lines I have met, please contact me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com. You can also fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . If you want to see the images in this podcast, click HERE to go to our YouTube Channel. . . . . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts

Our guest today is Michael Ungerer, the CEO of Explora Journeys, one of the best known travel companies that has yet to formally launch!  If you haven't heard of Explora yet, you soon will. They are pioneering a new niche in ocean going travel, so much so that they don't actually refer to it as cruising. The family owned company has started from scratch, learning from tens of thousands of next generation luxury travelers what they might want in a mega-yacht experience.  Explora Journeys launches in 2023 with Explora I, where you can expect a focus on health and wellness, truly immersive experiences, anchoring near off the beaten path destinations, and the largest suites in the industry.  Michael talks to us about the vision for the company, some fun tidbits of what it's been like to grow a new luxury brand during Covid, and a few insider hints at what to expect next.   Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

We get a review of an eight-night southern Caribbean voyage on Carnival Freedom out of PortMiami. Richard Simms has cruise news: Carnival provides updates on crew shortages, the kids' clubs, and pre-cruise testing Disney Cruise Line is increasing the recommended daily gratuity amount Norwegian's PortMiami terminal has a new mural, Norwegian Sun is returning to service Explora Journeys orders two additional ships Listener Question: We are going to Bermuda this summer and keep reading that we need a health passport to get to Bermuda. Is this something that we should take care or does the cruise line satisfy it for us? — Heather --- 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.

There are now more luxury cruise options for your clients than ever before. In this panel from our Virtual Roadshow series, you'll find out what top luxury cruise lines have planned now and in the future as well as how they view the luxury travel market. Panelists include Steve Smotrys, vice president, sales and trade relations for Seabourn;  Eric Schmit, director of business development for Regent Seven Seas Cruises; Jennifer Suarez, associate vice president national accounts for Celebrity; Kathy Lu, business relationship leader southeast for Explora Journeys;  Tricia Wolf, vice president sales for Oceania Cruises; and Marcus Kenny, director, business development and agency sales, the Americas for Silversea.  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. 

Cruise News Today — June 19, 2022. Nassau Cruise Port marked its biggest passenger day since the cruise restart for the Bahamas island last year. Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas' 2025 world cruise sold out before it even officially opened for bookings. New MSC cruise company Explora Journeys will be sailing Alaska in 2024, for the first time in the line's history. Cruise line stocks were up on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Es ist eine besondere Podcast-Episode, nämlich die 300ste. Seit neun Jahren, genauer: seit 14. Mai 2013, sind wir auf Sendung, unglaubliche 180 Stunden Kreuzfahrt-Podcast haben wir seitdem produziert – sieben Tage und zwölf Stunden, wenn man das ohne jede Pause anhören wollte. In diese Episode sprechen wir also ein wenig über das Jubiläum, die Anfangszeit und plaudern aus dem Nähkästchen der Podcast-Produktion. Aber wir haben auch ein fachliches Thema: die neue Luxus-Reederei aus dem Hause MSC, Explora Journeys. In der Fincantieri-Werft in Monfalcone nahe Triest hat die neue Reederei das Aufschwimmen ihres ersten Kreuzfahrtschiffs, der Explora I, gefeiert und cruisetricks.de war dabei. Wir sprechen über das Schiff, die Ambitionen von Explora Journeys, werfen einen Blick in Kabinen- beziehungsweise Suiten-Modell und sprechen kurz über die Umwelt-Features des Schiffs. Und wir stellen die Kapitänin des Schiffs, Serena Melani vor, die von Regent Seven Seas Cruises zu Explora Journeys wechselt und im Mai 2023 die Explora I in Dienst stellen wird. After-Show als Bonus und Extra-Podcast für unsere Steady-Abonnenten In der „After Show“ zu dieser Podcast-Episode sprechen wir noch ausführlicher über den Podcast selbst, die Anfangszeit (inklusive eines Einspielers aus der allerersten Episode von 2013), Details von "hinter den Kulissen", ein paar Sätze zum Thema Geld und Einnahmen beim Podcast und vieles mehr. Die After Show ist ein besonderes Goodie [exklusiv für unsere Unterstützer via Steady](https://steadyhq.com/de/cruisetricks-podcast/about), das wir in einem eigenen, kleinen Podcast bereitstellen. Bei Steady finden Sie als Abonnent eine [genaue Anleitung](https://get.steadyhq.help/hc/de/articles/360002251118), wie Sie diesen Podcast abonnieren können.

Cruise News Today — June 8, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line cancels a number of fall sailings on Norwegian Escape due to dry dock scheduling. The city of Barcelona will soon impose a new tax on cruise visitors. MSC Cruises' new luxury brand Explora Journeys has appointed a female captain for its first ship. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Chris Austin, chief sales officer for Explora Journeys, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about Expora's "By Appointment" program, where hold times are a thing of the past when travel advisors can make phone appointments either for themselves, or "By Appointment Plus," where travel advisors can have their clients join them on the calls. Austin says the program was designed for travel advisors who have never sold cruises before. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com/traveladvisors. 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. 

List to as hosts Tamoy and Chris sit with Saul Fonseca, Head of Sales, USA East & The Americas at Explora Journeys.

Fresh off the stage at our CLIA Luxury Residential event, Andy Harmer sat down to talk with Chris Austin (Chief Sales Officer) for Explora Journeys. As the excitement around Explora Journeys joining the luxury cruise market builds this is a podcast you really don't want to miss.

Episode 90 In Ep90 Chris answers a listener questions from Jeff in Singapore about Ship Bridge Wings and we run through the latest news of the week from P&O Australia. Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Costa, Silversea, Explora Journeys, Coral Expeditions, Princess, Carnival and more. Image Credit: Costa Cruises, Costa Toscana Support The Show Listen, Like, […]

Episode 90In Ep90 Chris answers a listener questions from Jeff in Singapore about Ship Bridge Wings and we run through the latest news of the week from P&O Australia. Oceania Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Costa, Silversea, Explora Journeys, Coral Expeditions, Princess, Carnival and more.Image Credit: Costa Cruises, Costa ToscanaSupport The ShowListen, Like, Subscribe & Review on your favourite podcast directory.Share the podcast with someone you think will enjoy the showBuy Me A Coffee – 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/2T2FYGXSustainable Fashion – choose a TBCP design or design your own… all using organic cotton, green energy and zero plastic https://bit.ly/32G7RdhSupport Chris in his walk from Cape to Cape: All donations support zero2hero empowering young people to deal with mental health.  https://donate.mycause.com.au/cause/263123?donateToMember=156839Cruise NewsAida Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC and Royal Caribbean International (RCI) have become the latest companies to cancel stops in Russia.One of P&O Cruises Australia's favourite captains is set to retire after a 42-year career at seaCaptain Boon is currently in command of Pacific Adventure as the cruise line awaits the restart of operations in Australia.In nearly 10 years at P&O, Captain Boon won the love and respect of guests and crew alike for his leadership and his down-to-earth human touch.And he, in turn, has said that his years with P&O were the happiest of his long career as a seafarer.On popular Christmas cruises, Captain Boon loved nothing better on Christmas Eve than to be reading Yuletide stories to his younger guests as they experienced the joys of a Christmas at sea.Captain Boon was also with P&O for some landmark events including Pacific Dawn's inaugural cruise to Papua New Guinea in 2013 and the Five-Ship Spectacular as the fleet sailed into Sydney Harbour in formation in November 2015. Captain Boon is planning for a busy retirement in his beloved Yorkshire Dales devoting time to beekeeping, learning the art of rock wall building and volunteering in his community.Vista Floated out for Oceania Cruises  Oceania Cruises, the world's leading culinary and destination-focused cruise line, celebrated the float-out of its new 67,000 tonne, 1,200 guest Vista on 25 February  at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Italy, bordering the famed seaport of Genoa. Shortly after the ceremony, held in full compliance with current health regulations, the massive building dock began filling with water and Vista became one with the sea for the very first time.Vista will sail her gala maiden voyage from Rome to Barcelona on 14 April  2023 followed by twelve additional European voyages prior to commencing sailings from the United States to the Canadian Maritimes and New England, the Panama Canal, and the Caribbean.Vista Highlights12 dining options, four of them brand new1,200 guests served by 800 crew members = two crew members for every three guestsThe most spacious standard Staterooms at sea – more than 26 square metresAll Penthouse Suites and Staterooms feature large bathrooms with oversized rainforest showersAll Owner's, Vista and Oceania Suites feature luxurious soaking tubsPalatial Owner's Suites and top-of-ship Library styled exclusively in Ralph Lauren HomeNew Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms for Solo TravellersEight bars, lounges, and entertainment venuesAquamar Spa + Vitality Center and Aquamar Spa TerraceStaffed Concierge and Executive Lounges for Concierge Staterooms and Suites, respectivelyA Wonderous Debut Wonder no more, Royal Caribbean International's highly-anticipated ship, Wonder of the Seas, welcomes its first guests, as it sets course for the Caribbean from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The cruise line invites vacationers of all ages onboard the world's largest cruise ship to experience the ultimate combination of all-new adventures and Royal Caribbean favorites designed to inspire wonder and awe. Wonder is sailing 7-night Caribbean cruises through April 2022 before heading to Barcelona, Spain, and Rome for a summer in the Mediterranean.Costa Toscana InauguralCosta Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, will set sail on 5 March, from Savona on her maiden cruise.Costa Toscana is a latest-generation ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the most advanced technology currently available in the maritime sector to reduce emissions. Costa Group, the parent company of Italy-based Costa Cruises and Germany-based AIDA Cruises, was the first in the world in the cruise industry to use LNG. The company currently has four ships powered by this technology: AIDAnova, Costa Smeralda, Costa Toscana and AIDACosma.Costa Toscana's first cruise, departing from Savona on March 5, 2022, will include a week-long itinerary visiting Marseille, Barcelona, Valencia, Palermo and Civitavecchia/Rome. Following her debut, the new flagship will remain positioned in the Western Mediterranean until late November. During the summer season she will call at Savona, Civitavecchia/Rome, Naples, Ibiza, Valencia, Marseille, while during the fall season Palma de Mallorca will take Ibiza's place.From summer 2022, the entire Costa fleet will be back in service, with more than 1,800 cruises available and itineraries ranging from 3 to 127 days in length. The company's ships will visit 179 destinations worldwide, with a completely revamped excursion offer, providing about 1,800 tours.Silver Origin ChristenedSilversea Cruises, christened Silver Origin on February 25, 2022, during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal, the Galápagos Islands. Guests took to the water on Silver Origin‘s Zodiacs, raising a glass as Silversea officially welcomed the ship to its fleet of 10, before Johanna Carrión, esteemed conservationist and permanent resident of the Galápagos Islands, was unveiled as the ship's Godmother—a selection that underpins Silversea's long-term commitment to sustainability.SILVER ORIGIN: BUILT WITH THE ENVIRONMENT IN MINDSilversea's first destination-specific ship, the 100-guest Silver Origin was built with the environment in mind to unlock immersive experiences for guests in the Galápagos Archipelago, inspiring travellers to form meaningful connections with the destination. Designed with a focus on the pillars of sustainability, destination on board, expedition experience, authentic local culture, and comfort and service, the all-suite, all-balcony Silver Origin welcomes travellers year-round in the unique archipelago. The ship provides guests with the ultimate destination experience, inspired by Silversea's accrued expertise and founded on a deep respect for the fragility of the natural environment while maintaining the cruise line's trademark quality of service. Silver Origin incorporates state-of-the-art technology, including a dynamic positioning system that protects the delicate seabed and an advanced propulsion system. All suites feature a freshwater purification system that significantly reduces plastic bottle usage. Silversea also offers reef-safe sunblock to guests Explora Journeys kicks-off 2022 with Coin Ceremony of EXPLORA I and… Explora Journeys, the new luxury lifestyle travel brand of the MSC Group, is excited to announce the Coin Ceremony of their first ship EXPLORA I, on 24 February 2022, ahead of the ship's maiden journey scheduled for May 2023.This centuries-old maritime ceremony that dates back to Roman times, reflects the family's seafaring heritage. Explora Journeys was born from a long-held vision of Pierfrancesco Vago, his wife Alexa and the Aponte/ Vago family. Their nautical heritage of over 300 years coupled with their inspiration and passion for the sea, as well as their innate understanding of luxury, created their mission to define a new category in travel and present an unparalleled ocean escape. EXPLORA I is being constructed in Monfalcone, Italy by Fincantieri, one of the world's largest ship building groups, in recognition of the family's Italian roots.Construction work commenced on EXPLORA II, the second vessel in Explora Journeys' fleet of luxury ships, in November 2021 and is due to welcome its first guests in Spring 2024. Two further new ships will join the fleet in 2025 and 2026 as a demonstration of MSC Group's commitment to establish the Explora Journeys brand, created for the next generation of discerning luxury travellers.AND… Explora Jouneys has unveiled its first year of Journeys – for its first of four vessels, EXPLORA I from May 2023, with a promise to take its guests to a harmonious mix of both well-known and off the beaten path destinations.The Inaugural Journeys Collection covers the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, the U.S. East Coast, Caribbean, South America and Hawaii.Sailings start from 6-night journeys and culminate in a 44-night Grand Journey – EXPLORA I, in its inaugural year, will visit 132 ports in 40 different countries, including two destinations, Kastellorizo, Greece and Saint Pierre, Martinique that have not been visited by cruise ships before.In Search of Elusive Small Islands of the WorldCoral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, today released their 2022 and 2023 expedition schedule including a return to their Small Islands of the World series. The season is headlined by five epic new voyages that see Coral Geographer sail from Australia all the way across the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean to the fabled isles at the edge of Africa – Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and Zanzibar.Coral Expeditions led the return to operations for the cruise industry in Australia through 2020 and 2021 with the implementation of their SailSAFE health protocols at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, operating over 100 successful domestic voyages since October 2020. Now, with greater confidence, improved global health protocols and the re-opening of borders, Coral Expeditions is once again returning to international voyages. The release of these voyages features some favoured destinations such as New Zealand and the Spice Islands along with new adventures. To South Sulawesi & Borneo for Christmas | Broome –Singapore | 17 Nights > Departing 13 Dec ‘22Island Traditions to the Edge of Africa | Singapore – Seychelles | 25 Nights > Departing 8 Jan ‘23The Seychelles, Madagascar & Reunion | Seychelles –Mauritius | 15 Nights > Departing 3 Feb ‘23Africa's Frontier Islands | Mauritius – Zanzibar | 17 Nights > Departs 19 Feb ‘23A Navigation Voyage: Across the Indian Ocean | Zanzibar – Fremantle | 19 Nights > Departs 8 Mar ‘23Princess Personalised Medallions A new licensing agreement between Princess Cruises and NBA and WNBA Properties means basketball fans can now proudly showcase their favorite NBA and WNBA teams during their MedallionClass vacation.The addition of the NBA/WNBA customizations gives guests more than 175 Medallion options to show off their personalities on their Princess MedallionClass cruise across a variety of categories including celebrations, birthstones, destination landmarks, domestic pets, traveler flags, zodiac signs, and more. Customizations are $5 and are ordered pre-cruise through the MedallionClass app.Carnival releases additional itineraries into 2024 (on the re-assigned ships).Carnival Cruise Line continues to implement its ship deployment changes announced earlier in February, with ship and homeport assignments extended into 2023 and 2024, including:Carnival Elation – JacksonvilleCarnival Elation, previously announced as moving to Jacksonville, Fla., will continue service of 4- and 5-day sailings formerly assigned to Carnival Ecstasy. Itineraries for additional cruise vacations from Jacksonville will soon be open into 2024.Carnival Freedom – Port CanaveralCarnival Freedom, previously announced as redeploying to Port Canaveral, Fla. in April 2022 to replace Carnival Elation, will continue to operate 4- and 5-day itineraries from Port Canaveral and itineraries will soon be open through Apr. 29, 2023.Carnival Spirit – Miami and SeattleAfter completing its recently announced summer 2022 season in Alaska, Carnival Spirit will continue to operate 6- and 8-day cruises previously assigned to Carnival Freedom from Miami through Apr. 8, 2023.Following the completion of its Caribbean itineraries from Miami, Carnival Spirit will sail a Panama Canal Journeys cruise on Apr. 16, 2023, arriving in Seattle, and will then operate a series of Alaska cruises from May 2, 2023 through Sep. 12, 2023, with those itineraries to be open for sale soon.While Carnival completes the swap of existing reservations to the new ship assignments and provides equivalent accommodations, the itineraries will remain closed for sale, and reservations will not be accessible for up to three weeks.Cruise Ship MingleAn Online Dating Platform for Cruise Hookups and Dating, Is Offering Discreet Services on Cruise Ships Around the World.The platform allows individuals to reach potential love interests before they embark on cruises, facilitating communication and interactions with hookup and dating prospectsThe Dating Platform that specializes in connecting Cruise Goers for Amazing Hookups, Dating, Cruise swinging & other Cruise fun adventures. 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In this episode of The Chord, John Fitzgerald talks to Caroline Cooney-Hurell, Customer Experience Strategist at Explora Journeys about how her leadership skills and ability to motivate and empower those around her helped fast-track her career. Caroline is a senior executive with a proven track record in leading customer service operations for multinational companies. Hope […]

Kathleen from Plenty of Sunshine Travel met with Aimee from Explora Journeys for this week's episode. . We looked at what makes Explora Journeys stand apart from other cruise lines. Explora Is not another cruise line, its a destination in its self! Its a "Journey" . Explora Journeys has many ships on order, and they are launching their Explora I in May 2023, Explora II in Spring of 2024, Explora III in 2025 & The last ship Explora II in 2026. These ships will feature 461 oceanfront suites, all with private terraces. They will have nine dining venues, four pools, private cabanas, a spa and entertainment. These venues look more like a hotel, than a cruise ship. Everything has been thought through and it shows! . Explora I will sail in North and South America, Hawaii, Iceland & Greenland, Northern Europe as well as The Caribbean and The USA & East coast of Canada and the Mediterranean. . There will be so many Inaugural Journeys which are starting in May of 2023 all the way to May of 2024. I cannot wait to sail with Explora! . The Grand Journeys Collection is from May - June 2023 with a Mediterranean Grand Journey. 40 night sailing. . July- August 2023 is a 44 night Journey in Northern Europe. . January - March 2024 is a 58 nigh South American Journey . For more information on cruising and obtaining a quote, please email me at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com or fill out this simple form https://bit.ly/3mxFUNd, and I will get back to you. . You can also contact me directly at info@PlentyofSunshineTravel.com . If you want to see the images in this weeks episode click HERE . . . . Search #PlentyofSunshineTravel on Facebook or Instagram to see our posts. #Explora #ExploraJourney #Cruisewithme #Letsgo #CruisewithExploraJourneys

Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys, the luxury sister line to MSC Cruises, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at the recent ILTM Cannes luxury travel show about how he's positioning his company as a complete upscale experience not a cruise. The first of four vessels will make its debut in 2023, with itineraries in the Mediterranean blending renowned destinations with less-traveled ports. Ungerer also details Explora Journeys' extremely friendly commission policies, no NCFs and more for travel advisors. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.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. 

Cruise News Briefing - October 7, 2021. Majestic Princess has set sail from the Port of Los Angeles — the ship's home for the fall and winter season. Carnival Cruise Line has delayed the return of five of its ships until 2022. Explora Journeys held a steel cutting ceremony for its second ship. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Chris Austin, chief sales officer for Explora Journeys, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report, about this new luxury line, a sister brand to MSC Cruises, set to debut in 2023 with the first of four 922-guest ships. Austin describes the Explora difference, what the brand will bring to the luxury cruise market, key selling points, and how travel advisors can profit by booking the company's new ships. For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.  If interested, the original video of this podcast -- with supplemental pictures and video -- can be found on the Insider Travel Report Youtube channel  or by searching for the podcast's title on Youtube. 

What makes someone successful in dealing with the changes in roles, and locations, that a long career in the travel industry can bring?  In this episode, TMR editor Daniel McCarthy talks  Chris Austin, the current chief sales officer at Explora Journeys, the new luxury cruise brand from the MSC Group. Austin's 30-plus-year career in travel spans segments, from hotels (Austin spent almost two decades at Starwood Hotels) to established luxury cruise lines (he's the former SVP of global sales and marketing at Seabourn).  Austin speaks about his time growing up in Bournemouth, England, his most recent move from Seattle to Miami, and why he pursued a career in travel in the first place.  **Subscribe, like, and comment for more #travelagent content**  Subscribe to TMR's daily newsletter here: https://www.travelmarketreport.com/tmr-sign-up  Follow Dan McCarthy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DMcCarthy_NY

Den blomstertid nu kommer med lust och fägring stor. Du nalkas, ljuva sommar, då gräs och gröda gror. Skulle man kunna beskriva sommar Sverige bättre just nu? Nej jag tror inte det. Lika blomstrande är veckans avsnitt av Fartygspoddens Nyhetssnack. I veckan som passerat kom hon äntligen igen. Vem kansken ni undrar? Vi pratar självklart om Viking Lines Helsingforsfartyg GABRIELLA som gjorde sitt första besök på 15 månader. Nere i Göteborg var det också feststämning för den fartygsglade. De fick nämligen kryssningssäsongens första fartygsbesök. MEIN SCHIFF6 var först ut. Hör Christopher berätta om det besöket och hans tankar för årets kryssningssäsong. Den återkommande frågan som dyker upp hos oss i podden är, hur ska det gå med fd STENA SAGA? sagan ser ut att fortsätta. Men inte nog med allt detta. Vi tar även en titt på MSC GROUPs presentation av nya lyxrederiet/märket EXPLORA JOURNEYS. Så kasta loss med oss för en liten stund och njut av fartygsnyheter ute på böljan blå. / Patrik & Christopher

MSC announces new luxury brand Explora JourneysEpisode 59 is possible thanks to David in Scotland who kindly donated coffees, which we used as an excuse to record the podcast LIVE from a coffee shop in Hillary's Boat Harbour (WA). It was very busy and does sound very different. However, let us know what you think. With so much news to get through we will leave Maritime History & Cruise News until next episode.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/2T2FYGXCRUISE NEWS Passing of Gavin Macleod (Love Boat) It is with sadness felt to the depth of the oceans that we mourn the passing of actor Gavin MacLeod our beloved global ambassador, dearest friend and treasured member of the Princess Cruises family for more than 35 years.From his 10 seasons staring as Captain Merrill Stubing on the hit TV show “The Love Boat” (1977 to 1986) and for more than three decades following the show's final season, Gavin enthusiastically shared his passion about the joys and adventures of exploring the world while cruising. He always reminded us that – like the popular TV series, “cruising gives people something to dream about.”Gavin, who celebrated his 90th birthday in February, officially became Princess Cruises' global ambassador in 1986, appearing in a vast array of advertising campaigns and countless public and media appearances for the company. His role for Princess continued until his passing.Dream Cruises – Hong Kong Sea-cations a hit with locals. Dream Cruises' recently announced restart of cruises on board Genting Dream in Hong Kong has been met with an enthusiastic response from the public. After only one week of sales since bookings officially opened on Thursday, 27 May, Genting Dream's first two high seas “Super Summer Seacation” cruises departing on 30 July and 1 August are close to 90% while Friday night departures throughout August are already at nearly 50% of capacity.Hurtigruten announces two Pole to Pole adventures Hurtigruten Expeditions has unveiled an epic 93-day Pole to pole expedition cruise – exploring Alaska, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, Caribbean, the Panama Canal, South America, and Antarctica in one monumental voyage.93-day itinerary, in the wake of polar hero Roald Amundsen, departs Vancouver on August 8, 2022 and will visit 11 countries – and Antarctica – before disembarking adventurous guests in Buenos Aires.  The expedition cruise will be with the MS Roald Amundsen, which Hurtigruten says is not only the world's first battery-hybrid powered cruise ship but also fittingly named after the first explorer to successfully reach both the North and South poles, as well as the first person to navigate through the Northwest Passage, which he did in 1903.A 66-day long expedition option that visits seven countries between Edmonton, Canada, and Santiago de Chile, departing September 22, 2022. MS Fram will take guests through the Canadian Arctic to Greenland, before heading south, through the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, exploring the coast of South America, and do some of the first landings in Antarctica that season. Hurtigruten Expeditions' MS Fram is named after the original explorer ship Fram, which the company says is one of the mightiest expedition ships of all times and was used on a series of expeditions between 1893 and 1912 – including Roald Amundsen's 1911 Antarctica expedition where he reached the South Pole.Princess Cruises unveils its 2022-2023 South East Asia Cruises and Cruisetours ProgramPrincess Cruises today unveiled its 2022-2023 South East Asia Cruise and Cruisetour Program designed for Australian cruise guests and their families dreaming of travelling to Southeast Asia and the Malaysian Peninsula.  The cruise line announced its MedallionClass ship, Diamond Princess would be homeported in Singapore between December and March offering a season of 21 departures to 19 destinations in eight countries on eight unique itineraries.New Experiences for the 2022-2023 season include:Seven-day Southeast Asia with Malaysian Peninsula itinerary that includes the cruise line's first call to UNESCO World Heritage site, Melaka in more than a decade, as well as visits to Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi in Malaysia as well as Phuket, Thailand.New holiday voyages, sailing over Christmas and New Years', including a 10-day Southeast Asia with Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia and a seven-day Southeast Asia with Malaysian Peninsula, that can be combined for an epic 17-day cruise.‘More Ashore' late night stays in Sihanoukville, Cambodia and Kobe, Japan and visits to sacred sites including the Blue Mosque in Shah Alam (Kuala Lumpur), Temple of the Big Buddha in Ko Samui and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and largest Buddhist Temple in Bangkok.Azamara Reveals 2022 European Voyages for its New Ship, Azamara OnwardAzamara – the boutique cruise line dedicated to Destination Immersion® experiences – reveals 22 European itineraries and three new land explorations for the brand's fourth ship, Azamara Onward. Scheduled to set sail in spring 2022 for its inaugural season, Azamara will offer guests the opportunity to join Azamara Onward's maiden and christening voyage, starting in Monte Carlo and concluding in Venice. Azamara Onward will push forward the future of Destination Immersion experiences with half of its voyages being Country-Intensive℠ itineraries, allowing more time to explore a single country's hidden gems, and 85 late nights and 21 overnight stays in multiple cities across Europe.The ship's inaugural deployment will unveil a series of exotic voyages ranging from 7- to 15-nights, where guests can uncover the mysteries of the Black Sea during a visit to Constanta or the famous Potemkin Stairs of Odessa. In addition, enjoy an exceptional PerryGolf™ Mediterranean voyage and a new selection of land explorations, including an AzAmazing Journey in Greece and another in Cappadocia, along with voyages throughout Croatia, Italy, Istanbul, Spain and moreA-ROSA launches 2021 seasonA-ROSA River Cruises extends its 2021 season, reinstates some of its signature features and adds capacity to cater for strong demand.At least 75% of A-ROSA's fleet will be deployed this year, with the first sailing scheduled for the 16th of June on the Portuguese Douro River. Sailings on Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle will launch soon after, with cruises on the Rhône in France to resume in late July. Sailings on the Seine from Paris will continue to be paused until further notice, in acknowledgment of the region's health warnings.A-ROSA was one of the few European river cruise lines that sailed during 2020, after successful deployment of comprehensive health and safety measures. Strictly following the guidelines from Germany's federal agency for disease control and prevention,MSC approved to construct new  flagship terminal in Barcelona MSC Cruises has obtained final approval by the Port of Barcelona's Board of Directors to build and operate an exclusive cruise terminal. This multi-year concession will see the construction of an innovative terminal of 11,670 square metres that MSC Cruises will operate and manage for a 31-year period. The project is estimated to represent a EUR 33 million investment by MSC Cruises. With construction work set to start shortly, the new terminal is expected to enter service in 2024.This project will allow MSC Cruises to consolidate its presence in Barcelona, which is one of the brand's most important ports in the Western Med, and to expand its homeporting operations out of the city. This will result in added direct and indirect economic benefit for the city and region as more international guests will transit through Barcelona, likely spending additional days in the city either before or after their cruise.The new terminal, which will feature shore power facilities and be ready for LNG bunkering operations, will also allow MSC Cruises to deploy more next-generation, environmentally friendly ships in Barcelona. This includes MSC World Europa, the brand's first LNG-powered cruise ship, which is currently under construction and due to enter service in 2022.Not only is Barcelona an important port for MSC Cruises, but also for the entire MSC Group. Both cargo operator MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company and ferry operator GNV have a solid presence in the port. As such, the new terminal is further proof of MSC Group's longstanding commitment to Barcelona, Catalonia and the whole of Spain.MSC Cruises – has announced its restart plans for cruising from U.S. ports beginning this August.The announcement follows CDC approval of the Company's Phase 2A Port Agreements for PortMiami and Port Canaveral as well as the provisional approval of its request to conduct a simulation cruise, to be held on MSC Meraviglia from PortMiami on July 17, 2021.MSC Meraviglia will kick off MSC Cruises' restart starting August 2, 2021, with 3- and 4-night cruises from Miami to The Bahamas and featuring MSC Cruises' exclusive new private island destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Then, starting September 18, 2021, MSC Meraviglia will add 7-night cruises from Miami to The Bahamas and Caribbean, including Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. MSC Divina will resume cruising from Orlando (Port Canaveral) on September 16, 2021, offering 3-, 4- and 7-night cruise options from to The Bahamas and Caribbean, also including stops at Ocean Cay MSC Marine ReserveThe MSC Group Reveals New Luxury Cruise Brand, Explora JourneyWith More Than 300 Years of Seafaring History, Explora Journeys Will Offer an Ocean Escape that Allows Travellers to Celebrate Discovery while Reconnecting to What Matters MostThe MSC Group has announced the company's entry into the luxury cruise market with the launch of a new brand created for the next generation of discerning luxury travellers: Explora Journeys. Built by Fincantieri, the first of four luxury ships will set sail in 2023, with the remaining ships ready in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Each will utilise the latest in cutting-edge maritime technology to provide journeys of discovery through destinations on and off the beaten path. Guests will be hosted on a ship like no other, with the highest level of service and amenities.Designed in partnership with the world's foremost superyacht and luxury hospitality designers, the innovative ship will seamlessly blend elegant Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship. With 461 oceanfront suites and residences, guests will enjoy striking views at sea and in port from their floor to ceiling windows and personal private terrace. Suites will start at 35 square metres which is among the most spacious for the category in the industry.Fourteen decks will provide ample indoor public space, maximising guest choice and seclusion. Generous outdoor decks will boast more than 2,500 square metres overlooking the sea, with 64 private cabanas across 3 outdoor pools. A fourth pool, with a retractable glass roof, will allow swimming and poolside relaxation in any weather. Combined with various indoor and outdoor whirlpool baths on the ship's promenade deck, the ship was designed with water as a focal point to put guests in an ocean state of mind.With journeys starting at 7 nights, a best-in-class guest experience will ensure relaxed mornings and exciting evenings. Non-conventional arrival and departure times combined with overnight stays will allow Explora Journeys to offer guests exclusive access to once in a lifetime experiences. With ships that travel far north and south of the equator, itineraries in the inaugural collection will offer the ideal blend of celebrated destinations such as Saint Tropez, Bordeaux and Reykjavik, and hidden gems such as Kastellorizo, Bozcaada and the Lofoten Islands. Explora Journeys will bring guests to lesser-travelled harbours to enjoy a more authentic experience and a slower pace of travel.Bookings for the 2023 Inaugural Collection will open in Autumn 2021. To learn more about Explora Journeys, please visit ExploraJourneys.com, contact your travel advisor, or join the conversation @ExploraJourneys.AIDA Cruises opens bookings for Christmas cruise on AIDAcosma and West Med summer cruisesAIDA Cruises announced that bookings are now open for AIDAcosma's voyages over Christmas and New Year's Eve, with AIDAcosma embarking December 22, 2021, on a unique positioning cruise from Hamburg to Gran Canaria. Guests will experience New Year's Eve while anchored in the harbor of Madeira with a perfect view of its famous fireworks display. The cruises are now bookable and can be combined for an extended holiday  in the travel period 22 December 2021 to 8 January 2022.The cruise line also announced that AIDAperla's new Mediterranean voyages in summer 2021 can be booked from today. From July 10 to October 30, 2021, two different 7-day voyages from/to Palma de Mallorca are on the program. Ports of call are Cadiz, Malaga, Cartagena, Alicante, Ibiza, Valencia and Barcelona. The passage of the Strait of Gibraltar is another highlight.AIDA Cruises has already been successfully offering cruises since March. The following vacation options can be booked for the 2021 summer season:Canary Islands voyage with AIDAperla, 7 or 14 days, from/to Gran Canaria, until July.Greek cruises with AIDAblu, 7 or 14 days, from/to Corfu, May to OctoberCruises with AIDAsol, 3, 4 or 7 days, from/to Kiel, May to June and from/to Warnemünde, during month of JulyCruises with AIDAprima, 7 days, from/to Kiel, July to OctoberMediterranean cruises with AIDAperla, 7 days, from/to Mallorca, July to OctoberPonant outlines environmental commitments from A to Z.On June 5, as the world focusses on global environmental responsibilities and a sustainable future, PONANT has reiterated its long standing commitment to responsible tourism and the investment the group has put into providing environmentally sustainable actions for over 30 years.PONANT's governance includes a Sustainable Development and CSR department monitored monthly by a steering committee which supervises all actions.On board, currently 60% of waste is recycled with an objective to raise this to 85%. The global rate is 20%.PONANT treats all wastewater – biologically treated and filtered without chemical additives. The residue is 100% tracked, disposed via certified responsible waste disposal.The implementation of shorter supply chains where possible; monitoring the origin of meats supplied and paying attention to animal welfare.Better than carbon neutral: since September 2019 PONANT has implemented 150% offset of carbon emissions.NGO NABU has identified PONANT as the cruise company with the world's cleanest fleet in terms of airborne emissions.Executive Member of AECO – the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators aimed at responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism in the Arctic.Executive Member of IAATO – the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators – which advocates and promotes safe and environmentally responsible travel in the Antarctic including restrictions on the numbers of guests ashore at one time, proximity to wildlife, briefings for guests, crew and expedition personnel.The PONANT Fleet at the core of sustainability development.Investing over €1 billion, PONANT has the youngest fleet of small luxury expedition ships in the world. 10 small capacity ships fitted with electric propulsion powered by generators. Investing in and operating a modern fleet brings environmental benefits:All ships have obtained Comfort Class 1 certification reflecting low noise and vibration levels – good for guests and marine life alike.The PONANT EXPLORERS fleet of six vessels achieved a 75% reduction in their nitrogen oxide emissions by having catalytic convertors operating 24 hours a day. An industry exclusive.Fleet-wide, PONANT is the first cruise company to have ceased using heavy fuel oil (HFO) moving to 100% lower emission high grade Low Sulphur Marine Gas Oil.All the ships in the PONANT fleet carry the highly regarded Bureau Veritas CLEANSHIP certification label.Each ship has a designated Environmental Officer on board responsible for briefings for guests, crew and expedition personnel.Holland America Line Captures the Aloha Spirit of Hawaii and Mexico's Vibrant Culture on 2022-2023 CruisesWith deep-rooted cultures, colourful traditions and endlessly sunny skies, Hawaii and Mexico are a celebration of the senses waiting to be discovered on an award-winning Holland America Line cruise. Travelers can explore both regions on roundtrip sailings from San Diego, California, aboard Pinnacle Class Koningsdam during the 2022-2023 season, now open for booking.Beginning in October 2022 through March 2023, guests can embark on a “Mexican Riviera” or “Circle Hawaii” getaway between five and 18 days. Two back-to-back itineraries can be combined for a 24- or 25-day “Circle Hawaii and Mexican Riviera Collectors' Voyage” for the ultimate tropical getaway. Both regions feature a wealth of cultural experiences, immersion into nature and authentically distinct cuisine.Highlights of the 2022-23 Mexico Cruise Season:All Mexico cruises are roundtrip from San Diego.All seven-day “Mexican Riviera” cruises feature three Mexican ports of call: Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán and Cabo San Lucas.One special five-day cruise departs Dec. 17 and calls at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.A nine-day New Year's Holiday cruise departing Dec. 29 explores the Sea of Cortez and calls at the Mexican ports of Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlán, Cabo San Lucas, Pichilingue (La Paz) and Loreto.Highlights of the 2022-23 Hawaii Cruise Season:Hawaii cruises sail roundtrip from San Diego with the exception of two departures that are roundtrip from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.“Circle Hawaii” cruises range from 16 to 18 days:16- and 18-day roundtrip from Vancouver with calls at Lahaina, Hilo, Honolulu (overnight) and Nawiliwili. 18-day also stops at Kona.17-day calls at Lahaina, Hilo, Honolulu, Nawiliwili and Kona, Hawaii, and Ensenada, Mexico.18-day calls at Lahaina, Hilo, Honolulu (overnight), Nawiliwili, Kona and Ensenada, Mexico.The overnight call at Honolulu allows guests extra time to visit Pearl Harbor, relax on Waikiki Beach, take in the breathtaking views from Diamond Head State Monument or spend the evening enjoying traditional Hawaiian food and entertainment at an authentic luau.Bookings are open for these cruises sailing roundtrip from San Diego aboard KoningsdamCoral Expeditions full steam on Australian sailing schedule for 2022Coral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, today unveiled a fully domestic 2022 sailing schedule. This includes extended sailing dates in the iconic Kimberley due to popular demand. Also released are new additions to the Australia's Coastal Wilderness Series of itineraries to replace international voyages which remain uncertain with ongoing border restrictions.Coral Expeditions has enjoyed strong patronage following its successful restart of domestic operations in October 2020.  With its Australian-flagged small ship fleet carrying no more than 99 passengers and Australian crew, and a rigorous and fully approved SailSAFE Plan, Coral Expeditions is uniquely positioned to revive low-impact cruise tourism in regional Australia.  Headquartered in Cairns, Coral Expeditions has regular communication with all state and federal authorities and operates in full compliance with all directives.NEW DATES The Kimberley Cruise – Now on sale. Australia's Kimberley is the quintessential Aussie adventure. A vast and ancient land shaped by the powerful forces of nature. Majestic waterfalls, epic tidal flows, unique bird and marine species, ancient aboriginal art sites and magnificent rock escarpments shape this experience. Now in our 26th season in the Kimberley, our Australian crew share their knowledge and connection with the land, people, and nature as only a local can do.10 Nights – between Darwin & Broome. New dates in April and May 2022 aboard Coral Geographer are timed to coincide with the waterfall season. The full schedule of 2023 sailing dates from April to October is also now released and available for booking. The Availability Tracker for Coral Expeditions Kimberley season can be viewed HERE.NEW DATES Kimberley Icons, Ashmore & the Rowley Shoals – Now on sale. This new itinerary combines the Kimberley's highlights with the addition of remote Ashmore Reef, Adele Island, and the spectacular Rowley Shoals Marine Park allowing guests to enjoy water activities including snorkel and dive. 12 Nights – between Darwin & Broome onboard Coral Geographer. Departs 12, 24, & 28 September 2022.NEW RELEASE Across the Top – Coming soon. Originally created for Coral Geographer's Maiden Voyage, this itinerary explores some of Australia's most remote coastal regions including pristine offshore reefs and islands across the top of the Australian continent. 18 nights – between Cairns and Broome onboard Coral Adventurer.  Departs: 1 January 2022, and 20 January 2022.NEW RELEASE Australia' Great Southern Coastline – Now on sale. This expedition is a special Australian Geographic Society partner voyage. Experience the company of fellow explorers as we traverse the powerful Southern Ocean crossing the Great Australian Bight. Step ashore in rarely seen islands and national parks, sail past the towering sandstone cliffs of Bunda and visit the pristine marine outpost of the Archipelagos of the Recherche. 14 Nights  – from Melbourne to Fremantle onboard Coral Geographer.  Departs 1 March 2022.Celebrity Cruises' Equinox Announces US Return to ServiceCelebrity Cruises has announced a second ship will be returning to service from a U.S. port. Celebrity Equinox will begin sailing from Fort Lauderdale on July 25. This follows the announcement that Celebrity Edge will become the first cruise ship to depart from US waters on June 26.The recently revolutionised Celebrity Equinox will sail on a seven-night cruise of the Caribbean in what will be a picturesque cruise as guests visit the breath-taking Mexican ports of Cozumel and Costa Maya, along with Nassau, Bahamas.With this announcement, nine of the 14 ships within the Celebrity Cruises' fleet now have plans to return to sailing in 2021 and are ready to take guests to breath-taking destinations, including the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska and the Galapagos.Celebrity Equinox joins eight ships in the Celebrity fleet that have been announced as part of its phased restart, including:Celebrity Millennium, which began sailing seven-night Caribbean itineraries from St. Maarten on 5 June; and will reposition to Seattle to sail seven-night Alaska Dawes Glacier cruises beginning 23 July.Celebrity Summit will then sail the remaining St. Maarten season through August, followed by plans to sail a new series of four- and five-night sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the Western Caribbean through late October.Celebrity Apex – sailing seven-night Greek Isles itineraries from 19 June;Celebrity Edge – sailing a rotating schedule of Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale, beginning 26 June;Celebrity Silhouette – sailing the UK coastline as of 3 July;Celebrity Flora – returning to the extraordinary Galapagos islands as of 3 July, followed by the award-winning Celebrity Xpedition and intimate 16-passenger Celebrity Xploration on 24 July, and 18 September, respectively.NCL announces additional voyages restarting from the US Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has announced additional voyages scheduled to set sail from New York, Los Angeles, Port Canaveral, Fla., and Miami and confirmed that its newest innovative ship, Norwegian Encore will replace Norwegian Bliss in Alaska this northern hemisphere summer.As part of its relaunch plan, the Cruise Line has announced its highly anticipated return to Miami, the Cruise Capital of the World, with Norwegian Gem scheduled to cruise seven-day itineraries to the Caribbean beginning Aug. 15, 2021 and a four-day voyage to the Bahamas in November. The Company has also opened for sale additional itineraries toBermuda starting Sept. 26, 2021 from New York on Norwegian Breakaway;the Mexican Riviera on Oct. 24, 2021 from Los Angeles aboard Norwegian Bliss;and the Caribbean on Nov. 13, 2021 from Port Canaveral, Fla. on Norwegian Escape.In addition, Norwegian Encore, the newest ship in the fleet, will make her debut on the West Coast, replacing the previously announced Norwegian Bliss in Seattle for the 2021 northern hemisphere summer cruise season, calling to the Alaska ports of Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and Icy Strait Point, while also offering guests majestic views of Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier or Glacier Bay.RCI announces US comeback Travelers can once again mark their calendars and set their sights on a summer full of long-awaited cruise vacations. Building on the excitement of its upcoming return to Alaska, Royal Caribbean International has announced that six of its award-winning ships will begin sailing from major U.S. cruise ports in Florida and Texas in July and August. The cruise line's comeback will kick off on July 2 in Miami, the cruise capital of the world, with Freedom of the Seas* embarking on a special Fourth of July weekend sailing to Perfect Day at CocoCay. By the end of August, 12 Royal Caribbean ships will be cruising once again across The Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska and Europe.On the heels of the first cruise in Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated return to the U.S. will be the debut of the brand-new Odyssey of the Seas* on July 3. The game-changing ship will set sail from Fort Lauderdale on new 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises, to soon be followed by Allure, Symphony, Independence* and Mariner of the Seas. In the coming weeks, the cruise line will announce its plans to reintroduce its full fleet around the globe by year's end.Royal Caribbean's full summer lineup:Freedom of the Seas* – 3- and 4-night Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay sailings from Miami, starting July 2Odyssey of the Seas* – 6- and 8-night Southern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, starting July 3Serenade of the Seas – 7-night Alaska sailings from Seattle, starting July 19Allure of the Seas – 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral, starting Aug. 8Ovation of the Seas – 7-night Alaska itineraries from Seattle, starting Aug. 13  Symphony of the Seas – 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from Miami, starting Aug. 14Independence of the Seas* – 7-night Western Caribbean sailings from Galveston, Texas, starting Aug. 15Mariner of the Seas – 3- and 4-night Bahamas and Perfect Day at CocoCay sailings from Port Canaveral, starting Aug. 23The expanded summer line up will go beyond the U.S. to include international ports across the Atlantic, like Barcelona and Rome, when Harmony of the Seas returns to Europe. Starting Aug. 15, the Oasis Class ship will set sail on 7-night itineraries to the Western Mediterranean and visit iconic destinations like Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Provence, France.The new U.S and Europe cruises extend Royal Caribbean's previously announced plans to return to sailing, which include Adventure of the Seas departing from The Bahamas on June 12 as well as Anthem of the Seas sailing out of the U.K. and Jewel of the Seas from Cyprus in July.Saga Cruises' ship ‘Spirit of Discovery' in countdown to launch its first round Britain cruiseWith just three weeks this Sunday until Saga Cruises returns to the ocean on Spirit of Discovery, the ship is a hive of activity as it prepares to relaunch.Spirit of Discovery was initially launched on July 10, 2019 so had only recently taken to the waves when Covid-19 locked down the country. Her first sailing as restrictions lift will see her depart Tilbury on Sunday June 27 on a six-night Scottish Highlands and Islands cruise. It will then go on to complete two, six-night itineraries from the Northern Isles to the Fjords* on July 3 and 25 respectively, and in between will take in a Great British Isles Adventure cruise from July 11 for 14 nights.When she is at full capacity, Spirit of Discovery will accommodate 999 guests across 554 cabins, although this number is being capped further for these initial cruises to observe Covid protocols.At this stage, the 540-strong crew are joining the ship over the coming days ahead. Many are returning crew members so regular guests will recognise friendly faces.Once on-board the crew will re-familiarise themselves with the ship and their roles as well as go through extensive Covid-protocol training ahead of any guests arriving on board. The ship will also undertake a number of sea trials, which enable the crew to practice and refine key elements like breakfast, lunch and dinner service, theatrical performances, the daily cleaning routine, and restocking at ports. And they'll need to be well practised, as it takes nearly five days to load the ship with all the supplies needed for her first cruise around the British Isles. During a normal port of call, restocking of the ship takes around 10 hours as food, drink and supplies are brought on board.While she was in dock over the past year, the maintenance crew also took time to invest in further improvements including the installation of handwashing stations at the entrance to all the restaurants.Princess Expands Medallion capabilities Princess is introducing a new on-demand service that allows guests to call a crew member to their exact location to make an in-person request for assistanceCrewCallTM service on demand is available on stateroom TVs as well as the MedallionClass app and leverages the innovative OceanMedallion wearable to guide a crew member to a guest's exact location to be of service to the guest.The new capability is yet another example of how Princess is leveraging MedallionClass technology to increase high-touch and personalized service versus replacing it.The corresponding CrewCall Chat feature lets guests text their specific question or request using a smart device to be answered or actioned virtually by crew.Cruise Ferry Accommodation for 1,000 Police Officers and Staff During G7 Summit in Cornwall, UKMS Silja Europa, to serve as housing for 1,000 of the estimated 6,500 police officers tasked with providing security for the high-profile leaders attending the 2021 G7 Summit scheduled for June 11-13 in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, England.This is the first in person meeting of the G7 in two years and is the largest police operation in England this year. Cornwall is a small coastal County known for its natural beauty.The 60,000-gross ton Silja Europa, which is operated by Estonia-based Tallink Grupp, will reposition from Estonia in advance of the summit to be docked in Falmouth. For ten days, the ship, one of the largest and most popular passenger ferries sailing the Baltic region, will serve as a floating hotel and meeting space for the policing operation.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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