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Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific stocks are rallying after a strong Wall Street session. Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into director deals at Wilmar, Hong Leong Asia, and SingTel. Hear about the turmoil at City Developments, Genting’s leadership change, and Xiaomi’s latest product launch. Plus, insights on US tariffs, the crypto market reaction to Trump’s policy, and what’s ahead for the STI. Don’t miss the corporate winners and losers in today’s market wrap!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, they dive into Singapore Airlines’ record revenues and Genting Singapore’s profit slump. Discover Alibaba’s impressive rebound and Ant Group’s massive profit surge. Hear how Walmart, Rivian, and Shake Shack are faring in the US markets. Plus, Michelle and Ryan unpack local market movers, including Seatrium’s return to profitability and Far East Hospitality Trust’s new hotel acquisition in Japan. Stay tuned for all the key market insights!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Asia-Pacific markets are trading lower, while in Hong Kong, Bloks Group makes an exciting IPO debut. Michelle examines how the Singapore-Johor SEZ could benefit OCBC, UOB, SingTel, and Genting Singapore. SATS secures major global contracts, Kia launches its first made-in-Singapore electric SUV, and Parkway Life REIT earns a "buy" call from analysts. Plus, find out why the Singapore passport now holds the title of the world’s most powerful! Stay tuned for insights and updates from the Straits Times Index.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode covers key movements and strategies from Singapore's major banks—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—each with different shareholder approaches. Dive into buybacks at SIA Engineering and ST Technologies and a property move from Heeton Holdings. Michelle and Ryan also discuss the ups and downs for Seatrium, Singapore Airlines, Sea Ltd, and Stamford Land. Finally, they wrap up with local market movers and a look at the world's largest rooster-shaped hotel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michelle Martin on her tour of markets! Hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang, this episode dives into Asia-Pacific market movements, analyzing institutional transactions in Beng Kuang Marine and Zheneng Jinjiang Environment. Discover Warren Buffett's latest sales, including Apple and Bank of America, plus corporate updates from Boeing, Nvidia, and Intel. We also explore local market highlights with Olam, Genting Singapore, and others, wrapping up with a look at Google's extraordinary $20 decillion fine in Russia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks started trading in positive territory today after global markets ended the previous week higher. The Straits Times Index (STI) opened 0.5 per cent higher at 3,573.35 points after 35.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the firm said on Saturday that Resorts World Sentosa (RWS)'s chief casino operator Andrew MacDonald stepped down on Friday.  Elsewhere, from investors' sentiment ahead of the US Presidential election, which some market watchers fear is too-close-to-call, to expectations on possible fiscal stimulus out of China after the standing committee of the National People's Congress concludes its five day meeting on Friday – international headlines remain at the front and centre of investors' minds.  Also on deck – how Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had reportedly asked SK Hynix to bring forward the supply of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory chips or HBM4 by six months. On Market View, Money Matters' finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThe UAE is moving closer to legalizing gambling, a significant development marked by Wynn Resorts' receipt of the country's first commercial gaming operator license. Wynn, a Las Vegas-based hotel and casino giant, is building a $3.9 billion integrated resort on Ras Al Khaimah's Marjan Island, set to open in 2027. This project includes a “gaming area,” fueling speculation about the legalization of gambling in the Gulf state, where Sharia law, which prohibits gambling, serves as the basis for legislation.The potential economic impact of legalized gambling is substantial. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, gaming revenue could contribute 1.3% of the UAE's gross domestic product (GDP), or about $6.6 billion, surpassing Singapore's gaming market. If the sector reaches 1.6% of GDP, it could hit over $7 billion. The development is expected to drive tourism and investment, transforming Ras Al Khaimah from a largely overlooked area into a hub for luxury resorts, shops, and high-end villas.Other regions in the UAE are also exploring the gaming industry. Abu Dhabi is considering casino developments on Yas Island, a major tourist destination known for Ferrari World, Warner Bros. theme parks, and the Formula One Circuit. Several international gaming firms, including MGM Resorts and Genting, are showing interest in entering the UAE market.Wynn has already invested $514 million in its UAE project and plans to reveal more details soon. Analysts have upgraded Wynn's stock, citing the UAE project as a major growth opportunity. The legalization of gambling is expected to provide a significant economic boost to the UAE, further positioning the country as a key player in global tourism and finance.With the UAE legalizing gambling and major resorts like Wynn entering the market, how do you think this will affect real estate investment opportunities in areas like Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi—is this the beginning of a major property boom?Want to know more? Below my contact details+971553523125info@alessandroderubertis.comSource: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-10-07/uae-casinos-wynn-gets-gaming-license-as-it-builds-ras-al-khaimah-resort

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Michelle Martin dissects markets with Ryan Huang. Both begin this morning with an IPO watch — where are companies going public, how have they performed? Our journey today  begins in Hong Kong, where 6 companies are set to start trading this week. In Southeast Asia, the IPO market has been sluggish, with only 67 companies going public, including SAM Holding in Singapore. Shifting focus, we discuss notable delistings and moves by companies like YuuZoo Networks, OCBC, and Great Eastern. Lastly, Michelle covers significant corporate news, including acquisitions by Eli Lilly, market moves by TSMC and Paramount, and the tech sector with Nvidia, Intel, and AMD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shalat dalam Keadaan Sangat Genting ini merupakan bagian dari kajian Islam ilmiah Kitab Shahihu Fiqhis Sunnah wa Adillatuhu yang disampaikan oleh Ustadz Dr. Musyaffa Ad-Dariny, M.A. Hafidzahullah. Kajian ini disampaikan pada Senin, 3 Zulhijjah 1445 H / 10 Juni 2024 M. Download kajian sebelumnya: Shalat Khauf Kajian Tentang Shalat dalam Keadaan Sangat Genting Pada kesempatan sebelumnya, […] Tulisan Shalat dalam Keadaan Sangat Genting ditampilkan di Radio Rodja 756 AM.

Join Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang as they explore the latest from Genting Singapore and Marina Bay Sands, delve into Frasers Property's performance, and unravel strategic moves by Keppel, GuocoLand, and Mapletree Logistics Trust. Dive into global market insights, corporate updates from Novavax to SIA Engineering, and market movements of Singapore Airlines, Venture Corp, DFI Retail, and more. Also, hear comprehensive analysis and updates on Tesla's Elon Musk's charging network expansion plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened on a lacklustre note today despite modest gains on Wall Street. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) headed down 0.1 per cent to 3,287.65 points after 53.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch, we have Genting Singapore, after the integrated resort operator last Friday reported net profit of S$247.4 million for the first quarter ended March, up 91.5 per cent year on year.  Meanwhile, from ST Engineering's first quarter revenue numbers to how the US S&P 500 broke its downwards trendline, more corporate and international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Chin Hui Leong, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We host our first ever FP&A guest from the US casino and gambling sector with the head of FP&A at Genting Americas, a world leader in casinos and lodging with luxurious loactions in Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. Bill Singh is VP FP&A of Genting Americas, part of the world's largest Destination Resort operator operating as Resorts World . Genting boasting five public companies capitalized at $45 billion and employing more than 50,000 people worldwide. This episode  reveals their inside FP&A game including metrics such as “win per unit per day” tacking the “hold”. Bill is strategic leader with more than a decade leading FP&A and providing insights on skills and budgeting management, to insider advice about gaming. In this episode: Getting an unexpected offer of an FP&A role at a casino in Nevada Why FP&A at the “nexus of data and decision-making” is an “ultimate” career path  Critical skills you must develop in FP&A  Giving “X+1” in your FP&A answers Salesmanship in FP&A FP&A metrics: “Win per unit per day and hold” Lodging: occupancy, your ADR, your revenue per available room Odds and statistics from tables, games and FP&A modeling  Insider advice about gaming (including “Don't play a game right by the door”) The power of leading budget for the operating side and the capital budget for all divisions +lessons from 10 years of budgeting   The impact of AI in getting answers faster for operators MATCH+TEMPO – My favorite Excel function and lessons from drumming   Follow and connect with Bill Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billsinghprofile/

How did Genting Singapore's net profit jump 80% in 2023? Why does Nestle think that growth is set to cool? And what's pushing the Nikkei to a new record high? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang break down the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation eases in Singapore; Tech gains drive Asian markets rally; Genting shares fall after disappointing earnings. Synopsis: Market Focus Daily is a closing bell roundup by The Business Times that looks at the day's market movements and news from Singapore and the region. Written and hosted by: Emily Liu (emilyliu@sph.com.sg) Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh Produced and edited by: Lee Kim Siang & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media — Follow BT Market Focus and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btmktfocus Apple: bt.sg/mfap Google: bt.sg/mfgo Spotify: bt.sg/mfsp Website: bt.sg/mktfocus Feedback to: btpodcasts@sph.com.sg Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party's products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice. Discover more BT podcast series: BT Mark To Market at: bt.sg/btmark2mkt  WealthBT at: bt.sg/btwealthbt BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks PropertyBT at: bt.sg/btpropertybt BT Podcasts: bt.sg/pcOM BT Branded Podcasts: bt.sg/btbrpod BT Lens On: bt.sg/btlensonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares fell at the open this morning, led by declines from local banks. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) fell 0.5 per cent to 3,208.35 points after 53.6 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch today, we have Singtel. The company reported that its net profit was down 12.5 per cent to S$465 million for the third quarter ended December due to a higher net exceptional loss mainly from Optus and Airtel. Elsewhere, from more on Singapore's inflation numbers to earnings out of SGX-listed firms and to Grabs poor outlook – more local headlines remain in focus.  Also on deck –  Reddit filing for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, and Nvidia's share price performance following its blockbuster results. On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Sunny Soh, Lead Technical Analyst (Capital Markets & Investor Education), SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings season is well underway here in Singapore. UOB delivered robust profits in 2023 and increased its final dividend payout for the year, but investors weren't pleased. Shares of UOB tumbled after the announcement. Singapore Airlines and Genting Singapore also missed earnings estimates. But iFast Corp was a brightspot with its Q4 net profit surging more than 900%. On The Afternoon Update, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Dan Chang C S, Trading Rep, Phillip Securities, to find out more about the latest earnings results as well as how the STI fared in the past week on Market View's Market Wrap of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is the managing director of Swensen's ABR Holdings adding to his stake? Who is likely to receive subsidies for advanced chips in the US? And what's the latest on the Middle East attacks and its influence on markets? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel the details.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week's Theme Park News: - Hong Kong Disneyland hosted a media preview for its world of Frozen land. It also open the land for soft opening on Friday - Iaapa expo kicked off in Orlando this week an as rumoured Intamin and Six Flags Qiddiya unveiled the new themed coaster train for the record breaking Falcons Flight roller coaster. - Also Zamperla and Cedar Point revealed the Top Thrill 2 train - Chance rides showed of its trains for the Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer coaster coming to the Mattel Adventure park currently under construction in Arizona - Intamin also showed off some new ride concepts including a hub less observation wheel and a dome theatre ride which has motion based vehicles under a 360 dome theatre - They also had a hype video showing 12 seater rotating coaster trains called “MDC 12 Seater” which is rumoured to be being used for Universal Studios Hollywood's upcoming Fast and the Furious coaster. - They also so showed a sneak peak of them working with Sally Corp on some dark ride coaster hybrids - Sally dark rides also showed off animatronics for SpongeBob's Crazy Carnival Ride a new dark they are building for CircusCircus Adventuredome in Las Vegas -In a quarterly earnings report from Genting the company they mention that the new Minion Land coming to Universal Studios Singapore, as well as the new Singapore Oceanarium just outside the park won't be ready to soft open until early 2025. There's also been some alleged leaked plans about how A Super Nintendo World could be added to the park, but take that with a grain of salt

What's driving Genting Singapore's stellar Q3 performance? What does the latest US CPI numbers suggest about the approach that the Feds may take moving forward? And what are Japan banks' profits soaring? Michelle Martin unpacks it all with Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened stronger today, as the earnings season approaches an end. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.3 per cent to 3,114.97 points after 93.9 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Genting Singapore, after the company on Friday posted a net profit of S$216.3 million for the third quarter ended September. That's up 59 per cent from S$135.8 million a year earlier.  Elsewhere from more on global EV sales, to expectations for the October's consumer price index due tonight, more international headlines are in focus.  On Market View, The Evening Runway's finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Khoon Goh, Head of Asia Research at ANZ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why are Singapore property developers performing so poorly? Meanwhile, which company is doing better - Genting Singapore or Banyan Tree? And what is driving Alibaba's latest solid earnings beat? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang unravel these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan analyse Manulife US REIT's state of their business after news broke of a drop in their properties valuations, what stands out from the release of the latest US Banks earnings results, and what's causing weakness in the greenback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore shares started the week lower after US equities ended down on Friday. In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) was down 0.1 per cent to 3,204.36 points after 63 million securities changed hands in the broader market. In terms of companies to watch for today, we have Genting Singapore. The company announced on Friday that its net profit more than tripled year-on-year to S$129.2 million for the first quarter ended March, though this is no reason for optimism if we dive deeper into the numbers.  Elsewhere, investors continue to monitor more developments out of the US including plans to resume debt ceiling talks tomorrow, and the meet-up between Tesla's CEO Elon Musk and Samsung Electronics' executive chairman JY Lee and the odds of a possible alliance. On Market View, the Drive Time team unpacked these developments with David Kuo, Co-founder, The Smart Investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla just released its earnings results! But why aren't investors happy about it? Why did shares of Morgan Stanley fall despite profits beating estimates on its wealth business strength? And which part of Europe is seeing a boost in beer drinkers? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang explore these questions and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Market View, Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan find out the state of Sembmarine's business after the company filed notice of 3 straight years of losses, how markets are reacting to Beijing's probe into Micron Technology, HSBC's rejection of a Hong Kong investor's Asia spin-off proposal, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will First Citizens' acquisition of failed Silicon Valley Bank help ease the fear of contagion? What are the key allegations in the US government's lawsuit against Binance? And why are Manulife US REITs' shares down 14 percent? Find out with Michelle Martin and Willie Keng, Founder, Dividend Titan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are investors punishing UBS after its attempt to rescue Credit Suisse? Who might be a potential TikTok buyer? Find out with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang on this episode of Market View. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If there's one company enjoying the benefits from the travel recovery momentum, that'd be Genting Singapore! Just recently, the group reported profits for its second half have more than doubled! Does this present a good time to buy? Also, would you pay for a verification tick on your Facebook profile? Join in the conversation with Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang on Market View! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore stocks opened nearly flat today following gains in the European market.   The Straits Times Index fell 0.04 per cent to 3,307.59 points in early trade after 87.2 million securities changed hands.  In terms of companies developments to watch today, integrated resort operator Genting Singapore's net profit for its second half-year ended December more than doubled from the year-ago period to S$255.7 million Similarly, Sembcorp Industries posted a 54 per cent on-year increase for its H2 net profit ended December, as a result of  higher contributions from its renewables and conventional energy segments. On Market View, the Drive Time team broke down key market developments with  Shekhar Jaiswal, Head of Equities Research, RHB Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Booooo! Gheetha is back with her ghost story sessions! Callers share their stories about all things paranormal and supernatural - from tales about ghost hunting and haunted houses to paranormal experiences.

On Nov 16, 2022, Disney Cruise Line announced they would purchase the Global Dream, a ship that was 85 % complete, when its parent company went bankrupt. Chad, who follows all the ship builds over in Germany, joins me to discuss what we know about this purchase so far. We discuss the parent company Genting … Continue reading "333 Disney Cruise Line buys the Global Dream?"

On Nov 16, 2022, Disney Cruise Line announced they would purchase the Global Dream, a ship that was 85 % complete, when its parent company went bankrupt. Chad, who follows all the ship builds over in Germany, joins me to discuss what we know about this purchase so far. We discuss the parent company Genting … Continue reading "333 Disney Cruise Line buys the Global Dream?"

US stocks experienced their biggest rally in 2 years after the latest CPI numbers indicate signs that inflation might be peaking! Tune in for more details as Dan Koh, Zia-ul Raushan and Ryan Huang break down the details for you. They also explore why Elon Musk is calling for change for a change in company culture at Twitter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family experienced something really weird in one of the apartments in Genting. Three different recollections from three members of the family...

Glenn van Zutphen and award-winning author Neil Humphreys are joined by Michael Goh, President, Resort World Cruises to talk about the launch of Resorts World Cruises and the coming Genting Dream on 15 June    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episode 94Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.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/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=156839Listener questionsPierre in Singapore asks, do we know where the various ships of the Genting brands (Crystal, Dream and Star Cruises) are currently located? Below correct early April 2022.Star Cruises: SuperStar Aquarius – 1993 – approx. 1600 guests – Port Klang, MalaysiaSuperStar Gemini – 1992 – approx 1500 guests – Penang MalaysiaStar Pisces – 1991 – approx 1400 guests – Penang MalaysiaTaipan – 1989 – approx 60 guests – Penang, MalaysiaDream Cruises: World Dream – 2017 – approx. 3400 guests – was successfully sailing ex Singapore. Now Marina Bay, SingaporeExplorer Dream – 1999 – approx. 2,000 guests – Was sailing in Taiwan – Port Klang, Malaysia since March 2022.Genting Dream – 2016 approx. 3400 guests – operations paused in Hong Kong, Now Hong Kong AnchorageGlobal Dream – 2022 (not yet launched) – 75% complete – Wismar, GermanyCrystal Cruises: Crystal Endeavor – 2021 – approx. 200 guests – Gibraltar anchorageCrystal Serenity – 2003 – approx. 1000 guests – Freeport, The BahamasCrystal Symphony – 1995 – approx. 900 guests – Freeport, The BahamasCrystal Esprit – now National Geographic Islander ll operated by Lindblad in the Galapagos Islands (see cruise news). Crystal River: Crystal Mozart (2016) – Linz. AustriaCrystal Bach (2017), Debussy (2018), Mahler (2017), Ravel (2018) – between Nijmegen and Rotterdam, NetherlandsCruise NewsPacific Explorer to arrive in Sydney on 18 April 22In keeping with Sydney Harbour's rich maritime heritage, on April 18, P&O Cruises Australia's flagship Pacific Explorer will return home to lead the restart of cruising in Australia.Pacific Explorer's arrival after an absence of more than two years will be embraced by cruise suppliers as a sign that their businesses and livelihoods will soon be in recovery mode with the resumption of cruising based on comprehensive protocols to support its return.The P&O Cruises Australia flagship's arrival is also expected to capture the imagination of Sydneysiders as it enters the Heads on Easter Monday in returning to its home port.The Easter Monday holiday arrival will give the city's ‘boaties' an opportunity to escort Pacific Explorer as the ship makes its way up the harbour to the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) to be alongside at 10.30am.The approximate schedule for Pacific Explorer's arrival on April 18 is as follows:9.30am – Pacific Explorer enters Sydney Heads10.10am – Passing Fort Denison10.20am – Passing the Sydney Opera House10.30am – Alongside at the OPTFirst Cruise Ship Set to Return to Canada as Country Reopens Cruising After Two-Year AbsenceHolland America Line's Koningsdam Calls at Victoria and Vancouver April 9 and 10 with local governments holding celebratory eventsHolland America Line will be the first cruise line to return to Canadian cruising following a more than two year industrywide pause due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Koningsdam will call at Victoria, British Columbia, Saturday, April 9, restarting the cruise industry in Canada. The following day the ship will end its current seven-day cruise at Port of Vancouver, its homeport for the summer Alaska season.Koningsdam's call at Victoria marks 905 days since a cruise ship has visited the port, and it also will be a maiden call for the ship. To mark the milestones, Antorcha and local government officials will be on hand in both Victoria and Vancouver to celebrate the return to Canadian cruising and address the importance Canada and Alaska to Holland America Line.In 2022, six Holland America Line ships will call at Victoria and Vancouver for the Alaska cruise season. In total, the six ships will make 45 calls at Victoria and bring nearly 75,000 guests to the port, and 76 cruises begin or end at Vancouver, welcoming approximately 140,000 guests.For Canada and New England cruising on the East Coast, two ships return in May and cruise between Boston, Massachusetts, and Quebec City or Montreal, Quebec. Nieuw Statendam and Zaandam offer itineraries ranging from seven to 24 days to more than 12 Canadian ports.In total for 2022, Holland America Line operates 141 cruises on eight ships in Canada with more than 250,000 guests visiting both coasts. Royal Caribbean partners with Queensland Theme ParksRoyal Caribbean and Village Roadshow Theme Parks Create Ultimate Queensland GetawayTwo of the biggest icons in family adventure have come together to create the ultimate end-to-end Queensland getaway. Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with Village Roadshow Theme Parks to offer guests sailing from Brisbane on Quantum of the Seas access to exclusive accommodation and attraction packages, combining two amazing family experiences into one holiday with plenty of added perks.Making it easy to plan a holiday that combines the best of land and sea, the new, exclusive partnership welcomes Royal Caribbean holidaymakers to enjoy unlimited entry to Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet'n'Wild and Paradise Country, and a 15% discount on accommodation at Australia's only theme park resort, Sea World Resort with additional inclusions for the whole family, making it easy to plan a holiday combining the best of land and sea.Royal Caribbean's highly anticipated launch in Queensland starts this summer with the ground-breaking Quantum sailing from the new Brisbane terminal from 9th November onwards. Packed full of adventure for the whole family and known for its innovation and countless industry ‘firsts,' including rock climbing, ice skating, sky diving and surfing at sea, Royal Caribbean will capture the imagination of families and adventurous holidaymakers alike.Royal Caribbean celebrates keel laying of Icon of the Seas The building of Royal Caribbean International's highly anticipated cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, has reached a pivotal milestone ahead of its fall 2023 debut. A keel-laying ceremony took place at Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku to officially mark the start of the revolutionary ship's physical construction, with Royal Caribbean and Meyer Turku senior executives and teams in attendance.The keel laying, a longstanding maritime tradition, involved a 3,000-ton crane lifting a massive steel block that is placed into the new ship's building dock and on top of freshly minted coins, which represent the shipyard and cruise line. The coins are meant to bring luck during construction, and they will be retrieved and given to Icon's captain and crew before setting sail.Icon will set sail next year with the latest innovations and signature features Royal Caribbean's teams have imagined and reimagined in bold, new ways, including a shift toward cleaner energy. The first of three Royal Caribbean ships will be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) – the cleanest fossil fuel available to cruise ships today. Combining LNG with a lineup of the cruise line's proven applications, such as shore power connection and waste heat recovery systems that repurpose excess energy to help power the ship's operations, Icon will be the next important step in Royal Caribbean's journey toward a clean-energy future.Signed, sealed, delivered… Celebrity Beyond. Celebrity Cruises' President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo honoured the thousands of engineers, architects, designers, contractors, shipyard employees and Celebrity Cruises teams as the brand took delivery of Celebrity Beyond, the third and most luxurious ship in the fleet's new-luxury Edge Series®, and a true game changer for the travel industry. The moment was particularly special as it marked the shipyard's first physical delivery ceremony since the pandemic.Designed to give guests endless opportunities to disconnect from the world — while simultaneously reconnecting with the world that surrounds them — Celebrity Beyond goes further than imagined possible for a cruise ship, creating a new world of wonder and approachable luxury.  With forward-thinking design by the world's leading architects and interior designers, culinary excellence from Michelin starred chefs, world renowned wellbeing partners, exquisite art, luxury brand retailers and Celebrity's uniquely intuitive service, Celebrity Beyond shatters every preconceived notion of the cruising experience. A floating boutique hotel, Celebrity Beyond exemplifies new-luxury travel and its future at sea. As part of the historic moment, Lutoff-Perlo was joined by Royal Caribbean Group's President and CEO Jason Liberty and the ship's captain, Kate McCue, as they officially took ownership from the shipyard and completed the traditional changing of the flags, hosting a celebratory ceremony onboard Celebrity Beyond while docked in the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The momentous occasion was celebrated alongside other Celebrity Cruises executives, shipyard officials including General Manager Laurent Castaing, and Beyond's 1,400 crew members from over 60 different countries.Celebrity Beyond's maiden voyage will depart on 27 April, 2022, from Southampton, England, for a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, France; Lisbon, Portugal; and Seville, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, Spain.She will then offer a variety of Mediterranean journeys including nine-night Italian Riviera and France itineraries and 10-night Greek Isles itineraries through early October, when she then heads to the Caribbean. Voyages are on sale now.Kristina Vogel christens AIDAcosma in HamburgUnder the motto “The world is becoming more colourful”, AIDAcosma was christened on April 9, 2022, as part of a colourful music and light show in the Port of Hamburg. The godmother of AIDA Cruises' second LNG cruise ship is the eleven-time world champion in track cycling, Kristina Vogel.Accompanied by Captain Vincent Cofalka, Kristina Vogel lit up a colorful globe on the Ocean Deck of AIDAcosma at 9:55 p.m. At the same time, the baptismal bottle smashed against the hull of the ship.Cruise fans across Germany followed the christening live on the internet, on the AIDA YouTube channel and on board all AIDA ships.As part of the naming ceremony, a spectacular light show not only illuminated the newest member of the AIDA fleet. Visible from afar, the evening sky over the Hanseatic city turned into a sea of bright colours.At around 11:30 p.m., AIDAcosma said goodbye to Hamburg with a light show from on board, which took place during the departure while passing the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie and the Landungsbrücken to Teufelsbrück. The two-week christening voyage will sail to Palma de Mallorca over the Easter holidays.From April 23 to October 29, 2022, AIDAcosma will be offering voyages from Palma (Mallorca) and Barcelona. Florence, Rome and Corsica are also on the program during the weeklong highlight cruise “Mediterranean Treasures”. From autumn 2022, AIDAcosma will set course for its sunny winter home in Dubai.NCL has announced it will sail into the MetaverseNorwegian Cruise Line,  announced it will sail into the Metaverse with the launch of the cruise industry's first collection of NFTs, adding to the Brand's legacy of pioneering firsts.NCL will offer a collection of six NFTs for auction and sale to celebrate the launch of the Company's cutting-edge Norwegian Prima Class on Wednesday, 13 April 2022, at 9 a.m. ET on NCL's soon to launch online NFT marketplace. The NFT art pieces were created by Manuel Di Rita, widely known as “Peeta,” the Italian artist who designed the hull art on the record-breaking Norwegian Prima and her sister vessel Norwegian Viva.The first of the six art pieces will be auctioned at the starting rate of USD$2,500, with the remaining NFTs sold for prices beginning at USD$250. The winner of the auction will be awarded a balcony stateroom on one of Norwegian Prima's inaugural US voyages, setting sail from NCL's beautiful new PortMiami terminal in Miami, Florida – the Cruise Capital of the World.Launching in August 2022, Norwegian Prima's Christening voyage will depart from Reykjavík, Iceland, and will feature a performance from the ship's newly announced godmother, global popstar Katy Perry. During her inaugural season, Norwegian Prima will offer voyages to Northern Europe from Amsterdam; and Copenhagen, Denmark beginning 3 September; and Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas; and Miami and Orlando in Florida commencing from 27 October.NCL Kicks Off its Greatest Europe Season YetNorwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has kicked off its greatest Europe season yet with eight ships sailing to over 100 destinations from 10 different departure ports, including two ships never-before-seen in Europe: Norwegian Prima makes her global debut in Iceland in August, while Norwegian Escape sails Europe for the very first time, making NCL's one of the most modern fleets in the region.In Northern Europe, NCL will offer a selection of sailings ranging from 8- to 12-days with departures from Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London (Southampton) and Reykjavik aboard four ships – Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Prima – which will take the title of the first major cruise ship christened in the Icelandic capital when she debuts in August. World famous pop icon and “American Idol” judge Katy Perry will serve as the ship's godmother, fulfilling the longstanding maritime tradition of blessing and officially naming Norwegian Prima, the first of six vessels in the Prima Class, as well as performing during the christening ceremony in Reykjavik.Meanwhile in the Mediterranean, three innovative NCL ships – Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Star – will sail from Barcelona, Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice (Trieste) and Haifa, Israel, with sailings ranging in length from 5 to 12-days, many with no sea days ensuring guests enjoy maximum time on shore to immerse themselves fully within each and every destination.And in the Greek Isles, travellers can look forward to two ships (Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem) offering immersive roundtrip voyages of 7 to 9-nights from Athens (Piraeus), Venice (Trieste) and Rome (Civitavecchia). Each cruise visits an array of breath-taking island locales like Santorini and Mykonos, ancient Greek cities like Athens, as well as the opportunity to explore the Holy Land with calls to Haifa, Israel, and Istanbul, Turkey.MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC EuribiaMSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Euribia, the line's most environmentally advanced ship in its fleet and its second LNG-powered ship currently under construction at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in France, due to launch in June 2023. The ship will spend her inaugural season in Northern Europe from the German port of Kiel, offering guests incredible destinations to discover.MSC Euribia will offer seven-night itineraries sailing to the Norwegian Fjords with weekly departures from Kiel, Germany with calls including Copenhagen, Denmark; Hellesylt, Norway for the Geirangerfjord; as well as Alesund and Flaam, in Norway, among othersMSC Hull Design Winner RevealedMSC Euribia will strike a markedly different silhouette than her sister ships in the Meraviglia-Plus class, thanks to an exclusive artwork designed as a commitment by MSC Cruises to the sea. The line held an international design competition through Talent House to create a unique artwork for the ship's hull, inspired by the sea and its important marine ecosystem. The design will be featured permanently on the ship's hull, highlighting the steps that the Company is taking towards a greener future.Designs from 59 countries worldwide were submitted and the winner, German artist Alex Flaemig has been revealed. Flaemig will have the honour of his artwork gracing the ship's exterior, shining a light on the Company's ongoing commitment to the environment and the pledge to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050.Flaemig, a native of Dresden, Germany was inspired by the opportunity to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas to highlight the importance of respect for the environment. His design #SaveTheSea, the design features the unique underwater world with its precious life and weaves together the colours of the MSC Cruises and MSC Foundation logos, creating a gradient effect that paints sea fauna and flora across the hull.Carnival continues the celebrations… this time… the busiest week of sales ever! Carnival Cruise Line said today that the one-week period of March 28-April 3 was its busiest booking week in the company's history, showing a double-digit increase from the previous record 7-day booking total.With 22 of its 23 ships back in guest operations across all its year-round U.S. homeports, Carnival has led the industry in terms of restart and customer demand. Its final ship, Carnival Splendor, will return to service from Seattle on May 2, and then Carnival will welcome its newest ship, Carnival Celebration, to PortMiami in November. By year-end 2022, Carnival will have more capacity sailing (as measured by ALBDs – available lower berth days) than it was sailing in 2019. And then in 2023, Carnival will put into service another new Excel-class ship, Carnival Jubilee from Galveston.Cunard celebrates the Life and Career of beloved actress and philanthropist Betty WhiteCunard announced today that the company will once again partner with Julien's Auctions, the world-record breaking auction house to the stars, on an exhibition preview of the Property from the life and career of Betty White. White passed away on December 31, 2021 at the age of 99 years old in Los Angeles.Betty White epitomized warmth, grace and class, and our guests are keen to learn about the life of this beloved iconDuring the August 5th Transatlantic Crossing aboard flagship Queen Mary 2, guests will enjoy a sneak-peek preview of the auction's highlights, and have the special opportunity to bid on select items prior to the official three-day auction event on Friday, September 23rd, Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th, 2022 at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills.The auction and exhibition will be an exclusive presentation and celebration of the legendary actress and cultural icon's extraordinary life and eight decade spanning career.On offer is an exclusive collection of over 1,500 lots featuring the Hollywood icon's awards, scripts, wardrobe and memorabilia from her iconic television shows and films, as well as furnishings, artwork, fine jewelry, household and personal items from her beloved homes in Brentwood and Carmel, California.“We are delighted to once again collaborate on a Transatlantic Crossing with our longtime partner, Julien's Auctions, and privileged to bring our guests such a special enrichment opportunity,” said Jamie Paiko, vice president of Sales for Cunard North America. “Betty White epitomized warmth, grace and class, and we know our guests will be keen to learn more about the illustrious life of this beloved icon.”During the seven-night Transatlantic Crossing, guests will enjoy:A daily, rotating exhibit of the Property from the Estate of Betty White CollectionQ&A with Darren Julien, President/CEO of Julien's Auctions and Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien's AuctionsCosta Cruises restarts from Genoa with Costa Firenze Costa Firenze made her debut in Genoa, inaugurating the restart of Costa's cruises from the city.In 2022 the Italian company, which started cruising in July last year, will call at Genoa every Thursday until the end of November 2022, for a one-week Western Mediterranean itinerary, which also includes Marseille, Barcelona, Cagliari, Palermo and Civitavecchia/Rome. In addition to Costa Firenze, from November 13th until the end of the year, Costa Luminosa will also be in Genoa every Sunday, again for one-week cruises in the Western Mediterranean. In 2022 Costa will be in Genoa for a total of 45 calls, after only a few calls in 2021 and 2020 due to the Covid emergency. In 2023 Costa expects a further growth of her presence in Genoa, thanks to the arrival, every Friday from April to November, of Costa Toscana, the new Liquefied Natural Gas-powered ship of the fleet.Costa Firenze, built at Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera and dedicated to the Florentine Renaissance, is a 135,000-ton ship with 2,136 guest cabins. With 13 different restaurants and 8 bars, the food and wine offer is among the widest in the fleet. There are plenty of outdoor spaces to fully enjoy the sailing experience. Families with children will be able to choose between different activities to do on board, including a water park and an adventure park, and couples will find a private spa, swimming pools and various spaces to enjoy a moment of privacy. The offer of excursions available has been redesigned to explore hidden and less frequented gems, and to enjoy the most authentic traditions, flavours and colours.Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines unveils 93-night ‘Intrepid Beauty of Africa and Indian OceanAdventurers will have the chance to seek out lemurs in Madagascar, spend time with a Dabbawala in Mumbai and walk the dunes of the Namibian desert aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' brand new Grand Voyage in 2023.The cruise, which will set sail from Southampton in November 2023, has been hand-crafted by Fred. Olsen Jnr himself alongside his team of dedicated Journey Planners, and takes in well-known destinations from Mumbai in India to Victoria in Seychelles, as well as discoveries away from the well-sailed routes, including to São Tomé and Zanzibar.Guests will enjoy plenty of time to explore ashore in each of the destinations, including overnight stays in Victoria, Seychelles and Mombasa, Kenya, a two-night stay in Port Louis, Mauritius, plus a three-night extended stay in Cape Town, South Africa, where historical sites such as Signal Hill and Robben Island await.Bolette's 93-night T2330 ‘The Intrepid Beauty of Africa and the Indian Ocean' cruiseDeparting from Southampton on 19th November 2023. Itinerary: Southampton, England – Tangier, Morocco – Valletta, Malta – Alexandria, Egypt – Port Said, Egypt – Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Safaga, Egypt – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – Salalah, Oman – Mumbai, India – Mormugao, India – Mangalore, India – Kochi, Kerala, India – Uligamu, Maldives – Hithadhoo, Maldives – Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles (overnight stay) – Praslin Island, Seychelles – La Digue, Seychelles – Mombasa, Kenya (overnight stay) – Zanzibar, Tanzania – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Mamoudzou, Mayotte – Andoany, Nosy Be, Madagascar – Antsiranana, Madagascar – Port Réunion, Réunion Island – Port Louis, Mauritius (two-night stay) – Toamasina (Tamatave), Madagascar – Port d-Ehoala, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar – Maputo, Mozambique – Richards Bay, South Africa – Durban, South Africa – East London, South Africa – Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa – Mossel Bay, South Africa – Cape Town, South Africa (three-night stay) – Walvis Bay, Namibia – São Tomé, São Tomé & Príncipe – Cotonou, Benin – Lomé, Togo – Takoradi, Ghana – Dakar, Senegal – Santa Cruz, Tenerife – Funchal, Madeira – Southampton, EnglandSaga launches 2023 ocean cruises itinerariesSaga Cruises has today officially launched its 2023 ocean cruise itineraries with a host of new destinations, ports and experiences for guestsTravellers can experience a 78-night South American cruise and Saga's boutique ships will also be visiting some special and unusual destinations including Montserrat, St Barts, Grytviken, Antalya, Limassol, the Scilly Isles and Bordeaux. New ports for the cruise line also include Rovinj, on the Croatian cruise itinerary and Nordfjordeid, on the Norwegian cruise schedules.Saga's 2023 ocean cruising will kick off in style with a 78-night South American itinerary departing from Portsmouth on Spirit of Adventure on January 12. The epic South American Explorer cruise will travel around the vast coastline calling at destinations such as Devil's Island in Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Colombia, the Chilean Fjords, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, and the Panama Canal transitOther sailings of interest:30-night Springtime in the Caribbean cruise departing Portsmouth on March 5, 2023Autumn Colours of New England cruise on Spirit of Discovery departing September 26, 2023 for 28-nightsGuests looking to test a short cruise or those interested in sailing the waters of the British Isles can select from: a five-night Capitals of the Emerald Isle itinerary departing on April 4 on Spirit of DiscoveryLandscapes of Greenland and Iceland cruise on Spirit of Discovery departing on June 29, 2023 for 17-nights18-night Classical Italy and the Western Mediterranean cruise departing from Dover on June 4, 2023Both Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery are small by today's ship standards, but clever design and a limit to the number of guests (up to 987) give a real feeling of space and comfort, plus all cabins have their own balconies facing onto the ocean.Although the ships are very distinctive from one another in décor and style, they both feature five restaurants, bars and a living room. Outdoors there is an observation deck, full wraparound promenade and terrace, pool, sports court and deck games. Entertainment and wellbeing facilities include The Playhouse (a 444-seat theatre with complete unobstructed views seating, home to Saga Cruise's resident performance company), the signature Britannia Lounge with a dance floor and live entertainment, The Library with refreshments, craft and card rooms, The Spa with hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, The Salon, a gym, shop and medical centre.Oscar-winning French Director Luc Jacquet film shoot on Le Commandant CharcotLast November, PONANTs Le Commandant Charcot, the world's first luxury polar exploration hybrid-electric vessel powered by Liquified Natural Gas, set sail from Punta Arenas on her maiden cruise to the Antarctic. On board was a particularly enthusiastic guest: Luc Jacquet. It was an opportunity for the French filmmaker and his team to capture more images and emotions in the very heart of the White Continent.A world-renowned filmmaker, Luc Jacquet has directed numerous feature films and documentaries, including the Oscar-winning March of the Penguins. Strikingly beautiful, his cultural works have helped reconnect humankind with Nature, a philosophy shared by PONANT which raises guests' awareness, through its expeditions to remote regions, of how vital it is to protect the environment. During Le Commandant Charcot's first Antarctic expedition in November 2021, Luc Jacquet welcomed the chance to share his experiences and passion for the polar world with guests.Luc Jacquet and his team were on Le Commandant Charcot to capture images of the polar regions for his new film project Continent Magnétique (Magnetic Continent), and his next immersive exhibition entitled Sur les traces de l'Empereur (On the tracks of the Emperor Penguin).Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Unveils the New National Geographic Islander IIAll-Suite 48-Guest Expedition Ship to Launch in the Galápagos Islands in 2022Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, National Geographic Islander ll. With just 48 guests, and the spirit and soul of a private yacht, the all-suite ship will make her inaugural voyage in the Galápagos on August 18, 2022 for year-round expeditions in the islands.Formerly the Crystal Esprit, the sleek and elegant National Geographic Islander ll's top-to-bottom refit will elevate the guest experience to an entirely new level. Travelers will find encircling teak decks that gracefully connect the indoor and outdoor spaces, a well-outfitted observation deck, indoor-outdoor dining options, 26 light and airy suites, and new expedition amenities including a marina and Science Hub.Elegantly appointed, each of the 26 suites feature large windows, convertible king/twin beds, sofa, marble double-sink bathrooms, stocked mini-bar, Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and ample closets. The four Islander Suites, three of them brand new, have four windows, separate living rooms and bathrooms outfitted with a tub and rain shower. Connecting suites are available, plus four dedicated solo suites and triple options. The Santa Cruz Islander Suite can be reserved as a family suite with a connecting double suite.The National Geographic Islander II is a true ocean-going vessel, 280 feet long, 46 feet wide, and is equipped with stabilizers for smooth sailing. The refit of the ship for Galápagos includes key environmental and fuel-efficient upgrades like reduced outdoor lighting, special paint, and recycled water from new air conditioning systems.SH Diana is name of Swan Hellenic's third and largest bespoke expedition cruise shipCultural expedition cruise pioneer reveals name while reporting strong progress on construction of third next-generation shipSwan Hellenic announced that construction of its third and largest next-generation ship was proceeding smoothly at Helsinki Shipyard, with more than half the structure already assembled and all but two blocks now delivered. Crowning the announcement was news revealing her name – SH Diana – in the classic Swan Hellenic tradition.The elegant new ship is a next-generation polar expedition vessel, designed for worldwide cruising with a strong focus on high-latitude areas. SH Diana will feature a 4.6-megawatt diesel-electric hybrid-ready propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction and PC 6 ice-strengthened hull that is fully Safe Return to Port certified. Although the largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, the 125 m long, 12,100 GRT expedition vessel has been specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on earth.Providing panoramic 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies, SH Diana will be operated by an onboard team of 141 to provide exceptional personal service. Cutting edge hygiene technology will protect the health of all on board to the highest standards and includes air conditioning with UV sanitisation systems.Designed for immersive experiences and extensive open views, the on-board amenities include a swimming pool, spa, panoramic sauna, gym, library, expedition laboratory and observation lounge for lectures by seasoned expedition leaders and leading experts from a wide range of disciplines. World-class gourmet cuisine, local specialities and healthy dining will be offered in the panoramic restaurant, club lounge and pool bar, as well as through full room service.In addition, SH Diana builds on the outstanding facilities of her sister ships, offering a dedicated Multifunctional Room next to the Observation Lounge, a Private Dining Room for special occasions, more suites and 2 tenders, which bring guests a comfortable alternative to Zodiacs for expedition landings. Expedition day trips are a central feature of the programmes that will be offered, along with kayaking, trekking and other activities.Aptly named after the Ancient Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting and the wilderness, SH Diana will take Swan Hellenic back to its roots when she launches in early 2023, exploring the Mediterranean and its famous sites of antiquity.A-ROSA celebrates 20th anniversaryOn 5 April 2022, the A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH will celebrate its 20th birthday. Exactly 20 years ago – on 5 April 2002 – the first two ships in the fleet were christened A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA in Rostock. A-ROSA celebrates the anniversary on board its ships with an A-ROSA United Event, where guests celebrate together with the crew until late at night.With the introduction of the A-ROSA brand, river cruises were offered for the first time to a younger clientele – detached from conventions, casual, active and full of highlights on board and ashore. The company has always remained true to this concept.Review of the christening of A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNAAfter a construction period of only twelve months in the Neptun Yard Rostock, the two innovative river ships A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA received their official names during a double christening ceremony on 5th April 2002 in Rostock's city harbour.Godmother of A-ROSA BELLA was the 18-year-old The Honourable Anna Sterling, daughter of Lord Sterling of Plaistow, Chairman of P&O Princess Cruises. A-ROSA DONNA was christened by Anja Mager, 19 years old and an office management trainee with Seetours in Rostock.After an experience ship tour and reception in the coffee house on board, the guests were invited to the dinner “La BELLA DONNA” with live entertainment in the Nikolaikirche Rostock.Immediately after the christening, the two 860-ton ships left the Rostock overseas port expertly packed and secured on a barge for the Danube delta.History of A-ROSAThe A-ROSA brand was founded in 2000 by Seetours, the German offshoot of P&O Princess Cruises. Shortly after the deployment of the first two Danube ships, the company was taken over by Deutsche Seereederei in 2003 and the Danube fleet was expanded by two more ships. The Rhône was introduced as a new trade lane in 2005, on which A-ROSA STELLA and LUNA have been cruising ever since.In 2009, the first cruises on the Rhine started and the financial investor Waterland bought A-ROSA. After three classic Rhine ships, two Rhine-Main-Danube ships were put into service in 2012 and 2014 with the A-ROSA SILVA and FLORA. In 2013, Jörg Eichler came on board as managing director and introduced the premium all-inclusive fare and family cruises with Kids Club from 2014.With the Seine, the second French cruising area was added to the portfolio in 2017. After the takeover by the British financial investor Duke Street in 2018, the A-ROSA ALVA set sail on Portugal's Douro.In the 20th anniversary year of 2022, a total of twelve A-ROSA ships will be sailing in five European destinations. In May 2022, the A-ROSA SENA, the most innovative ship in the fleet, will join them, offering more space for the A-ROSA concept – spacious balcony cabins, a dedicated Family Area with Kids Club, several restaurants and bars as well as a particularly large wellness and fitness area. Thanks to a hybrid drive system with battery storage, it is the most climate-friendly cruise ship on Europe's rivers. 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Episode 86In Ep86, Chris answers questions around the earlier ship names of the Cunard fleet, followed by the latest cruise news of the week.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/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 NewsCunard announces Queen Anne. The next in a fine line.Cunard announced the name of the new ship joining a world-renowned fleet, Queen Anne. Queen Anne will be Cunard's 249th ship and will make up a remarkable quartet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. This will mark the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships at sea.The name ‘Queen Anne' celebrates Cunard's rich heritage, royal history and refined status – joining a luxury contemporary fleet now honouring the names of each Queen Regnant over the last millennium.The Cunard team explored multiple naming options and inspired by Queen Anne's reign, engaged with British historian, author and television presenter, Kate Williams, to assist in the detailed research. Kate says, ‘It is so exciting that the fourth ship of the fleet will be named after Queen Anne. She has a fascinating tale to tell – one of queenship, unity of developing constitutional monarchy, a golden age of the arts. She was an inspiring woman, wildly popular with her people. She should be celebrated. This new ship in the Cunard fleet is the perfect way to do it!'Queen Anne will feature reimagined Cunard signature spaces as well as the introduction of new guest experiences within dining, culture and entertainment, for an unparalleled cruise experience underpinned by outstanding White Star Service. Bridging tradition and contemporary luxury, Queen Anne celebrates the influential design styles of both past and present and introduces an updated Cunard livery. World renowned designers have joined forces to create an extraordinary and thoughtful standard-setting design – inspiring a new way to travel on sea. The décor will reveal bold colour tones and showcase a striking aesthetic, while in keeping with the renowned timeless Cunard sophistication.Queen Anne's maiden season programme will go on sale in May, with the ship's first sailings in early 2024.Another redeployment away from Australia Princess Cruises recently re-deploying Sapphire Princess on the West Coast of the United States, the ship's Australian cruises from 28 Aug to 29 Oct have been cancelled.Guests booked on these cancelled voyages can transfer to an equivalent voyage, or receive a future cruise credit or refund.Is it the end of Crystal?Rumours have been circling earlier today that the land-based teams for Crystal have been stood down, and a ship management company appointed to take over the safekeeping of the ships and assets.It has been no secret that parent company Genting has suffered financially since the pandemic too hold.All passengers are reportedly home, and crew being taken care of onboard.Our thought go out to the shoreside and ship based team members who really are at the heart and soul of the success of Crystal.European Waterways Expands Its Canal Barging Fleet With Purchase of Two Ultra Deluxe Hotel BargesEuropean Waterways announced the purchase of the stylish Enchanté and Finesse hotel barges, two double-decker vessels that reflect the ultimate in luxury canal barging. The vessels, which carry up to eight passengers and a crew of five that includes an onboard master chef, expand the company's Ultra Deluxe barge categories. Hotel barge Enchanté cruises the Canal du Midi, while Finesse explores the Canal du Centre and the Canal de Bourgogne in Southern Burgundy. Their purchases strengthen the company's status as the largest operator of luxury hotel barges in Europe with a total of 17 vessels. The purchases also come as barging vacations move out of the niche market category and into the mainstream, with more travellers discovering “the joys of hotel barging.”Enchanté and Finesse offer the perfect mix of luxury accommodations and modern amenities.  They feature luxurious ensuite cabins, large sun decks for alfresco dining, and a spa pool. Guests can also avail themselves of the onboard bicycles to pedal along the gentle towpaths or explore the nearby villages. Barge highlights also include a spacious saloon with an open demonstration galley where the master chef prepares the day's gourmet meals in full view of guests.Holland America Line Explores Alaska in 2023 with a Six-Ship Complement and Cruisetours to Denali and the YukonHolland America Line is charting a course to Alaska in 2023 with expertly crafted journeys on six ships that offer preferred access, exclusive overland transportation, culturally focused onboard experiences and more visits to Glacier Bay than any other major cruise line.Celebrating 75 years of Alaska exploration in 2022, Holland America Line weaves that expertise into every nuance of the journey, enabling travelers to discover the most authentic elements of the 49th state, both on board and ashore.From April through September 2023, guests can embark on Holland America Line's cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam and Westerdam. In addition to seven-day itineraries, Holland America Line is bringing back the popular 14-day “Great Alaska Explorer” cruise for two departures.For explorers who want to travel farther into the Great Land, 16 different Cruisetours (formerly Land+Sea Journeys) combine a three-, four- or seven-day Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park. Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends land tours up to the unspoiled reaches of Canada's Yukon Territory.Cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, B.C.; or one-way between Whittier (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. The ships deliver a premium experience designed for immersive cruising. Wraparound decks and an abundance of verandah staterooms bring guests closer to Alaska's natural wonders, while enriching Explorations Central (EXC) programming presents the opportunity to learn about the culture and history from authentic experts.Highlights for 2023 Alaska Cruises:Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska's iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm.The 14-day “Great Alaskan Explorer” itinerary returns in 2023 to offer an in-depth adventure. Roundtrip from Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam (May 7) and Noordam (Sept. 17), the cruise calls at the Alaskan ports of Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez, Sitka, Skagway and Ketchikan, and features Glacier Bay.Seven-day “Glacier Discovery Northbound” and “Glacier Discovery Southbound” itineraries cruise between Whittier and Vancouver aboard Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska.Seven-day “Alaska Inside Passage” cruises sail roundtrip from Vancouver on Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam and Volendam. Ports include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, except for Noordam that stops at Sitka vs Skagway.Seven-day “Alaskan Explorer” cruises sail roundtrip from Seattle aboard Eurodam and Westerdam, and include calls at Victoria, British Columbia (evening stay); and Ketchikan, Juneau and Sitka.All ships cruising in Alaska feature expanded onboard programming: guests can engage with an Alaska naturalist, special EXC presentations explore local topics such as Alaska's bush pilots and the famous Iditarod race, and cruises with Glacier Bay take on a National Park Ranger and local Huna Tlingit guides.Highlights for 2023 Denali Cruisetours:Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam will offer Denali Cruisetours ranging from nine to 14 days.All Denali Cruisetours include a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise featuring Glacier Bay, plus either College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier (depending on the direction), Inside Passage, as well as up to three nights at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park.All Double and Triple Denali itineraries include the Tundra Wilderness Tour, which provides the best wildlife viewing through Denali National Park.Holland America Line owns its motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential. Each Cruisetour gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed McKinley Explorer, including select itineraries that offer Direct-to-Denali service, taking guests from their ship to their Denali hotel room on the same day.Highlights for 2023 Yukon & Denali Cruisetours:Holland America Line is the ONLY cruise line to offer an Alaska cruise combined with an overland tour to Denali and the Yukon.Yukon & Denali Cruisetours range from nine to 18 days and include either a three- or four-day Inside Passage cruise on Koningsdam or Volendam, or a seven-day Glacier Discovery cruise on Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam; a two-or three-night stay at Denali; and a journey into the Yukon.Every Yukon & Denali Cruisetour includes the services of a professional Journey Host, who makes time on land easy, convenient and insightful.All Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a ride on the McKinley Explorer full-dome railcars, and select itineraries add on the historic White Pass & Yukon Route railroad from Skagway.Yukon & Denali Cruisetours feature two nights in Dawson City, affording guests more time to relive Gold Rush history. Additional overnight experiences vary depending on the Cruisetour.An included tour on the Klondike Spirit paddlewheeler takes guests along the Yukon River past stunning tall pines, historic towns and wildlife; nearly all Yukon & Denali Cruisetours include a Gold Dredge 8 tour; and every Yukon & Denali itinerary includes the Tundra Wilderness Tour at Denali National Park.Holland America Line's McKinley Chalet Resort and Denali SquareCruisetours includes a stay at the McKinley Chalet Resort at the entrance to Denali National Park. The property is Holland America Line's magnificent 68-acre hotel on the Nenana River. The resort features dining facilities and guest rooms, including a 99-room complex featuring Denali Suites with balconies and larger living areas.Centrally located between the McKinley Chalet Resort and riverfront guest rooms, Denali Square is a gathering area with restaurants, an amphitheater, fire pits, outdoor seating, retail shops offering local goods, and an artist-in-residence cabin where Alaska native and local artists display and discuss their worksCoral Expeditions releases ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition'In partnership with Australian Geographic, the voyage will witness the rare hybrid eclipse event from remote Ashmore ReefCoral Expeditions, Australia's pioneering small ship cruise line, has today announced a special departure, ‘The Solar Eclipse Expedition' sailing in April 2023. The one-of-a-kind itinerary will operate between Darwin and Broome on a 13-night voyage on Coral Adventurer exploring extraordinary forces of nature.The ship repositions to remote Ashmore Reef to give guests the ideal vantage point to experience the rare natural event of a Solar Eclipse in the company of world leading experts. Following the Eclipse event, guests will continue through the Kimberley to experience the mighty waterfalls, tidal phenomenon and wildlife of this unique area. Voyage highlights include sailing through Whirlpool Passage, exploring unique Edeline Island, walking along the pristine white sands of Silica Beach and snorkeling at world-class Rowley Shoals and Scott Reef.13 Nights | Departing Darwin 15 April 2023 | Arriving Broome 28 April 2023 | Coral Adventurer |Eclipse: 20 April 2023The Solar Eclipse Expedition will be initially released to members of Coral Expeditions' Xplorers Club and Australian Geographic Society on 8 February 2022 before general market release on 9 February 2022. Guest numbers will be strictly limited to 110.Emerald Cruises accepts deliver of Azzura Emerald Cruises has taken delivery of its first luxury superyacht, Emerald Azzurra the first of two for the brand. Departing Ha Long Shipyard in Vietnam on Tue, the 100-guest luxury yacht is headed to Aqaba, where she will welcome guests on board her inaugural sailing on 11 Mar, the Best of the Red Sea cruise.Azzurra will then transit via the Suez Canal to embark on a season of Mediterranean and Adriatic cruises between Apr and Nov, before she travels to Doha in Dec.Celebrity Beyond completes sea trialsCelebrity Cruises' newest ship Celebrity Beyond has taken an important step toward her Apr debut, successfully completing her sea trials over the weekend.Beyond conducted her sea trials in the Bay of Biscay near her Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire.They were overseen by more than 50 crew members, engineers and nautical experts.Celebrity Beyond will make her highly anticipated debut on 27 Apr when she sets sail from Southampton on a 10-night Western Europe cruise visiting Bordeaux, Lisbon, Seville, Malaga, Palma, and Barcelona.Carnival Corp. to Drydock 28 Ships in First Half of 2022Despite the disruptions of the Pandemic, Carnival Corp. has announced that 28 ships of the combined fleets will be drydocked in the first half of 2022. Many cruise lines are taking the opportunity to update and maintain and refurbish ahead of the return to service.  And moreJoin 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/  Guests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg    Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisFrameOfficialPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/Home  Listen & 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/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topic begins at (0:21:10) mark: Major controversy at Hustler Casino Live after player "skillsrocks" appears to have been looking at one opponent's holecards.... (1:24:48): Gambling coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell gets his YouTube channel terminated, PFA member AHoosierA wrongly blamed.... (2:49:30): A Vegas tourist won a $229k jackpot, didn't realize it due to a malfunction, and had to be tracked down by Nevada Gaming.... (3:04:36): Druffytime Theater: Three 2000s online poker chat stories -- a hooker, a bribe, and an Italian gangster.... (3:59:23): ACR player "EddieTowne23" claims the site stole $10,600 from him and won't tell him what happened.... (4:42:46): Massive Pokerstars/Foxbet outage in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania now four days running.... (5:02:07): Crystal Cruises ships seized, two known poker figures among angry passengers.... (5:40:36): More NFL Vegas trouble: Saints' Alvin Kamara arrested for assault in Las Vegas.... (5:45:57): Over $3 billion in bitcoin seized by feds.... (5:59:44): Crowdfund Fraud Alert: Gofundme attempted to steal $8 million raised for Ottawa trucker protests.

In episode 28, Pete provides 5 tips for first-time cruisers. Chris answers listeners questions and updates us on this week's cruise news and explains the history and reason for two P&O Cruise brands (or is there a third)? Hint in the photos below.P&O Cruises UK P&O Cruises AustraliaP&O Ferries EuropeMaritime History How or why is there two P&O Cruise brands? One for Australia and Another in the UK. Thanks to Listener Carl for the question.Cruise News Seabourn further extends pause of operations with the last ship now expected to return to service in May 2021Azamara & Celebrity announce the cancellation of the 2020/21 AU/NZ season.NCLH extends global pause for NCL, Oceania and Regent through to 30 Nov 2020.Singapore will kick start cruises for Singaporeans from 6 Nov with Genting's World Dream offering SeaCations to nowhere. Royal Caribbean will follow in Dec 2020.Viking Celebrates 6 months of Viking TV.MSC receives RINA's Biosafe additional class notation for infection risk mitigation.Listener questionsBrenda asks about gratuities on Australian cruisesAdam asked for advice on choosing a south Pacific cruise from either Brisbane or SydneyJoin 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/Show Sponsors: Sandals and Sunsets https://bit.ly/2yPN7Up  SAVE $10 on your next pair of Avacas – use code BIGPODGuests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg  Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunardPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/HomeListen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tFCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEIGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04uI heart Radio:  https://ihr.fm/3mVIEUASpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8TzPocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2MTune in: https://bit.ly/2V0JrrsPodcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this BONUS Episode we chat with Brigita Devries VP Sales and Marketing Australia & New Zealand for Dream Cruises and Crystal Cruises. The conversation includes the Dream fleet, resumption of cruises in Taiwan, Dream's Health & Safety Protocols, The Palace, Crystal Clean and more.Brigita DevriesRopes Course and Zip LineWater SlidesDream Palace ButlersChampagne anyone?Crystal SymphonyCrystal SerenityCrystal RiverCrystal ExpeditionCrystal YachtDream Cruises Health & Safety Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=281907703094411&extid=ytQz9h9e8hYkiL4sDream Cruises Eight Step plan for health and safety: https://www.dreamcruiseline.com/en/travel-advisory-updates/Crystal Clean OCEAN: https://www.crystalcruises.com.au/crystal-cleanCrystal Clean RIVER: https://www.crystalcruises.com.au/crystal-clean-riverCrystal Clean YACHT: https://www.crystalcruises.com.au/crystal-clean-yachtCrystal Clean EXPEDITION: https://www.crystalcruises.com.au/crystal-clean-expedition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris joins us to talk Maritime History and Cruise News. We answer two listener questions and  Honey joins us to talk about her cruise onboard Dream Cruises, Genting Dream from Singapore.Genting DreamBalcony StateroomDeckMid Ship PoolMid Ship Pool by NightRopes Course and Zip LineWater SlidesDream Palace ButlersWrap Around Deck BarZouk Maritime HistoryCarnivals Fantasy Class of ships ushered in a new era of Cruising in 1990.Cruise News:Europe's restart of ocean cruising hits a few road bumpsAida cruises relaunch of German departures for German cruises denied permission to proceed by Italy.CLIA Members announce extension of suspension of USA departuresCelebrity Cruise survey of agents has positive response to the restart of cruisingPonant's Le Commandant-Charcot received her Azipod propulsion systemU by Uniworld announces 2021 theme cruisesListener Questions:Kirsty asks “I've booked a cruise for my family in Dec 2021 on Carnival Splendor celebrating a milestone birthday. Any top tips for my first cruise”.              Carnival Splendor Review: https://thebigcruisepodcast.com/podcast/04-carnival-splendor/Denise asks “A group of friends have booked a 3nt weekend cruise to nowhere. As a first-time cruiser I'm starting to worry about the sea days. Will I be bored? What happens on sea days?Cruise ReviewHoney reviews her cruise* on Genting Dream to Malaysia, Thailand & Cambodia*Honey was a guest of Dream Cruises as part of a media trip. Honey is a cruise blogger and can be found at http://cruisingwithhoney.blogspot.com/Dream Cruises: https://bit.ly/3ilM3JtGenting Dream: https://bit.ly/33A4jKQGenting Dream Cruise Departures: https://bit.ly/33O2bPZJoin 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/Show Sponsors: Cruisefinder.com.au: https://bit.ly/3dBeGRcSandals and Sunsets https://bit.ly/2yPN7Up  SAVE $10 on your next pair of Avacas – use code BIGPODGuests: Chris Frame: https://bit.ly/3a4aBCg   Chris's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChrisCunardChris's Video of the Week: https://youtu.be/GCEb5OM8KXoPeter Kollar: https://www.cruising.org.au/HomeListen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2XvD7tFCastbox: https://bit.ly/2xkGBEIGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2RuY04uSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3caCwl8Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2JWE8TzPocket casts: https://bit.ly/2JY4J2MTune in: https://bit.ly/2V0JrrsPodcast Addict: https://bit.ly/2BF6LnEThe Big Cruise Podcast is brought to you with the help of our friends at CruiseFinder.com.au, with over 30,000 cruises available, most with live availability and pricing. But most importantly every call, chat or email is answered here in Australia by CLIA Cruise accredited specialists. When considering your next cruise visit: www.cruisefinder.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Topic begins at 0:20:55 mark): Druff calls out Minnesota bail fund for shady behavior, gets in Twitter battle with several top poker pros.... (1:01:14): Vegas casinos required to enforce mask wearing, but only at table games.... (1:42:50): Vintage_One's Hollywood Minute: George Clooney and the kitty.... (2:22:57): Three more LV strip poker rooms opening, California card rooms also opening.... (3:23:50): Gila River Casinos in Arizona close after COVID-19 death of employee.... (3:35:59): New undetectable bot-like cheating software available for major poker sites.... (4:01:08): Advertorial running on Yahoo promoting Annie Duke's book.... (4:40:40): Will they change the name of McCarran Airport in Vegas?.... (5:24:14): Genting permanently shuts down all live poker in their UK rooms.... (5:40:17): US with highest coronavirus new case totals ever, but is it really as bad as it looks?.... (6:03:05): Trump decides to hold rally despite COVID-19 danger, but how does this compare to danger of recent social protests?.... (6:17:50): Strip club called "Cruisin' Chubbys" in Wisconsin has COVID-19 outbreak.... (6:35:43): Steroid drug found to lessen death & critical symptoms from COVID-19.... (6:50:29): Listener rebuttal to last week's editorial about police.... tradershky and Vintage_One also co-host half the show.