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Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019: Greece Still a Top Cruise Destination

2019-05-28 by Aleksandr Shatskih

According to experts at the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2019 event, recent geopolitical developments have failed to knock Greece off its historically strong position on the cruise market

Tags: Aegean cruise, Carnival Corporation, CLIA Europe, cruise Greece, cruise news, Domotel Kastri Conference Center, EuroMed, greece cruises, Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum, Thomas Boardley

Seajets Adds High-speed ‘World Champion Jet’ to Fleet

2018-09-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

World Champion Jet

Seajets has just announced having added the 88 meter long “World Champion Jet” to its fleet. The passenger ship listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for speed can carry up to 1,200 passengers and 215 vehicle

Tags: Aegean ships, Austal Ships, Crete Ferries, cruise news, fast ferries, Greece, Greek ferries, HSC Villum Clausen, Pireas, Seajets, ship news, World Champion Jet

Seabourn Delivers Expansive 2018 Season With New Marquee Ports In Europe

2018-02-26 by Argophilia Travel News

Seabourn Ovation

Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is gearing up to allow guests to immerse themselves in the best of Europe in 2018. Following the launch of the line’s newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, in May this year, travelers will be able to enjoy an expanded menu of more than 41 individual departures.

Tags: Aegean cruise, Aegean cruises, cruise lines, cruise news, Greece cruising, luxury cruises, sea journeys, Seabourn Legend, Seabourn Ovation, ship travel

Aiolos Kenteris High Speed Ferry Auction Draws Zero Bids

2018-01-13 by Argophilia Travel News

NEL Lines

In a first-ever “electronic” auction for the high-speed passenger ferry “Aiolos Kenteris” the vessel received zero bids on a minimum price set at €6.5 million. Another auction is expected soon.

Tags: Aegean ferries, Aeolos Kenteris, auction, cruise news, fast ferries, ferries, maritime auction, NEL shipping lines, Piraeus Bank

MSC Meraviglia Gets Stellar Sendoff from Sophia Loren

2017-06-28 by Phil Butler

03 June 2017 MSC Meraviglia Christening

Earlier this month Switzerland-based cruise MSC Cruises christened the MSC Meraviglia at a ceremony in Le Havre, France highlighted by film legend Sophia Loren. MSC Cruises’ biggest ship ever, the 171,598-ton Meraviglia is a $1 billion dollar, 19 deck supership capable of carrying 5,714 passengers.

Tags: cruise lines, cruise news, cruise ships, Meraviglia, MSC Meraviglia, MSC ships, passenger ships, Sophia Loren

Norwegian Cruise Lines Offers First Look at Project Leonardo-Class

2017-03-28 by Phil Butler

Project Leonardo conceptualization

Norwegian Cruise Line has released the first conceptual design images of the new Project Leonardo-Class ships at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami.

Tags: cruise lines, cruise news, Mega ships, Norwegian Cruise Line, Project Leonardo-Class

Royal Caribbean to Pick Instagram Extraordinary Explorer

2017-01-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Royal Caribbean Extraordinary Cruiser

According to research from Royal Caribbean, holiday seekers use social media as their inspiration for booking trips. In keeping with the study’s findings, the cruise company is now offering the ultimate internship for a lucky Instagram aficionado.

Tags: cruise lines, cruise news, cruises, ExtraordinaryExplorer, instagram, Intern-ship of the Seas, Royal Caribbean

Crystal Cruises – Best Large Cruise Line 2011

2011-07-08 by Phil Butler

Teatime in Palm Court

For those dreaming of a cruise aboard a fabulous floating city this Summer, Crystal Cruises may just be the safest bet there is. The company has just been named Travel + Leisure’s “Best Large-Ship Cruise Line” for 2011.

Tags: Asia cruises, best cruises, best ships, Caribbean holidays, Conde Naste Traveler, cruise lines, cruise news, cruise ships, cruises, Crystal Cruises, Europe cruises, Gregg Michel, ship awards, Travel + Leisure, vacation cruise

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