28 | CRUISE NEWS
www.nitravelnews.com
February 2024
New River and Yacht Cruising from Emerald Cruises for 2024
EMERALD Cruises (
emeraldcruises.co.uk) is rolling out its largest programme of itineraries, new destinations, and experiences for 2024 and beyond with their collection of luxury river and yacht sailings.
Guests booking before 29 February 2024 can enjoy savings of up to 40 per cent, and Free Drinks on selected sailings as part of the New Year Sale Event. Following the addition of Emerald Sakara in summer
Holland America Line Unveils 2025-2026 Asia Cruise Programme
HOLLAND America Line will visit 11 countries and more than 50 ports of call in its 2025-2026 Asia programme. The new cruises, all on the 1,916-guest
Westerdam, will depart from Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore, from September 2025 to April 2026. The itineraries, ranging from 13 to 15 days,
will have a strong focus on Japan, with 24 different ports around the country, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Late departures and overnight stays will allow extra time for guests to sample the nightlife, local cuisine and cultures of Asia. The season will also showcase more than 50
UNESCO World Heritage sites. The itineraries comprise: A 13-day ‘North Pacific Crossing’ Seattle
to Yokohama, calling at Juneau (Alaska) and Kushiro and Aomori (Japan). A 15-day ‘North Pacific Crossing’, Yokohama
to Seattle, visiting Kushiro, Kodiak, Sitka (all Japan), Ketchikan (Alaska) and Victoria, British Columbia. Three ‘Circle Japan’ options, roundtrip from
THE Caribbean is the most Googled cruise destination by the UK public, a new study reveals. The study, conducted by Cruise Mummy, analysed
Google Keyword search volume for over fifty countries, cities, and states that are popular cruising spots to determine which destination is the most Googled in the UK. The cruise destination that was the most Googled is
the Caribbean. There are an average of 99,300 searches made each month in the UK for cruises in and around the Caribbean. The second most Googled cruise destination is Norway. Popular for views of the fjords and great
Yokohama, with 14 and 15-day itineraries available. Ports of call include Omaezaki, Kobe, Kochi, Fukuoka, Kanazawa, Sakata (all Japan), and Sokcho (South Korea), among others. A 14-day ‘Japan and South Korea Discovery’ voyage, roundtrip from Yokohama and calling at Kochi, Kagoshima,
Nagasaki, Hiroshima and Kobe (all Japan),
(overnight), Busan and Jeju City (Cheju) (all South Korea). 13 or 14-day ‘Japan, South Korea and China’
cruise, from Yokohama to Hong Kong. Featuring a maiden call in Takamatsu, as well as stops at Shimizu, Osaka,
Fukuoka and Nagasaki (all
(Pusan), South Korea; Shanghai (overnight). A 14-day ‘The Philippines, Taiwan and Japan’
cruise, from Hong Kong to Yokohama. Calls at Manila, Boracay and Puerto Princesa (all Philippines); Keelung (Taipei) and Kaohsiung, (all Taiwan); and Osaka, Naha and Ishigaki (all Japan). 13 or 14-day ‘Far East Discovery’ cruise, between Hong Kong and Singapore. Calls at Halong Bay, Da Nang (Hue), Nha Trang and Phu My (all Vietnam); Sihanoukville (Cambodia); Laem
Chabang (Bangkok, overnight) and
known for its vibrancy as well as its history, making it a prime location to explore. Croatia
is the sixth most Googled
location, with searches for ‘Croatia cruises’ being Googled 7,000 times every month by UK residents. There are six ports situated around Croatia that offer public services, offering plenty of opportunity to visit through various cruising routes. Where in the UK are people
most keen on cruising? The UK areas that are making the most cruise-related enquiries on Google are interestingly all Scottish. Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh comprise the top three. Glaswegians search for cruise-related terms 1,727 times per 100,000 residents,
each month. In
Hiroshima (overnight), Japan); Busan
Nathon (Koh Samui), Thailand. A 15-day ‘Indonesian Holiday’ voyage,
Fukuoka, Seoul
roundtrip from Singapore. All calls are in Indonesia and include Probolinggo, Surabaya, Semarang and Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Java; Celukan Bawang and Benoa (Denpasar), Bali; Komodo Island; Lembar, Lombok; and Tanjung Priok, Jakarta. Scenic cruising includes the active Krakatau Volcano. A
14-day ‘Thailand, Malaysia and the
Philippines’ cruise, between Singapore and Hong Kong. Calls include Laem Chabang (Bangkok, overnight), Thailand; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia;
Puerto Princesa and Manilla
(overnight) (all the Philippines); and Phu My, Vietnam. Karen Farndell, Director Sales & Marketing for Holland America Line, said: “For travellers looking to discover Asia, our 2025-2026 season provides an opportunity to explore the region in-depth via cruise. “We have extended the number of ports to
more than 50 across several itineraries. We want to ensure our guests have an authentic experience of the diverse cultures of each country, creating immersive moments and deeper connections to those destinations.”
Revealed: The 10 Most Googled Worldwide Cruise Destinations
With trends indicating that searches for cruises generally spike during the new year, it will be interesting to see if these popular cruise destinations remain the most sought after for 2024 holidaying, or are to be replaced by newly trending destinations, whether that be the warmer cruises of the Caribbean or the colder climates
like as Alaska and Norway.”
2023, the luxury yacht and her sister ship – Emerald Azzurra – will sail over 26 itineraries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Carrying just 100 passengers each, the luxury yachts feature an infinity-style Aqua Pool on the top deck, a Marina Platform designed for easy access to water sport activities in the sea, and a Wellness Centre complete with spa, gym, and infrared sauna. The eight-day Tropical Charms of the Seychelles
promises a relaxing trip to the white-sand beaches of the Seychelles – an all-new destination for Emerald Cruises. Ports of call include the tropical jungle-fringed beaches of Praslin Island; the rugged island of Curieuse, home to hundreds of resident Aldabra giant tortoises; and the breathtaking Aride nature reserve, which is a major breeding site for the seabird population of the Indian Ocean. For a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, add an optional safari
stay to the eight-day Tropical Charms of the Seychelles itinerary. The 16-day Safari and The Seychelles tour visits Kenya’s premier spots for
wildlife – Sambura Game
Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Maasai Mara National Reserve. The trip offers multiple opportunities to encounter the ‘Big Five’ (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino), with six days of safari and a visit to a traditional Maasai village while in Kenya, followed by an island- hopping cruise through the Seychelles. Emerald Cruises’ luxury cruises are also venturing to
the unspolit islands of the Caribbean. Sailing round-trip from Marigot, the eight-day Cruising the Leeward Islands offers picture-perfect Caribbean relaxation. Calls include Saint Martin, the low-lying coral island of Anguilla, The British Virgin Islands of Virgin Gorda, Norman Island and Anegada, and Gustavia, St Bart’s. For those keen to experience river cruising, the brand-
new 11-day Rhine Castles and Moselle Vineyards itinerary explores the sun-drenched vineyards, magnificent castles, and quaint villages along the Rhine & Moselle rivers. Emerald Cruises is also offering a new itinerary along the Danube, with guests getting to spend three days in the stunning capital city of Budapest. In addition, a new sailing to experience the highlights of
Vietnam and Cambodia – the 10-day Meandering Majestic Mekong itinerary – has been added to the Southeast Asia programme allowing guests to journey between Ho Chi Min City (Vietnam) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia). For further information visit
emeraldcruises.co.uk or contact your local travel agent. For full terms and conditions visit
emeraldcruises.co.uk.
Aberdeen,
lakes, Norwegian cruises are Googled 40,400 times on average every month by the UK public. Cruises in and around the state of Alaska are the
third most Googled cruises in the UK. There are 20,900 average searches every month for Alaskan cruises. From a cold climate to a warmer one, Greece is the fourth most Googled
cruise destination,
with a monthly average of 19,600 searches made in the UK.
Amsterdam is the
location that has the fifth highest volume in relation to searches for cruises. Searches for Amsterdam cruises average at 7,200 each month in the UK. Amsterdam is
each month there are 1,467 average searches per 100,000 residents in the area, whilst in Edinburgh, 1,455 searches are made per 100,000 each month for cruise-related terms. The most Googled cruises in the UK Rank Cruise destination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Caribbean Norway Alaska Greece
Amsterdam Croatia Hawaii Japan
10
Australia Vietnam
Jenni Fielding, cruise expert at Cruise Mummy commented on the findings: “Searches by UK residents for cruises hit a five-year high at the beginning of 2023, indicating how popular cruises are,
particularly as travelling has
become far easier with the near eradication of pandemic restrictions. Cruises offer couples, families, and solo travellers alike a chance to explore a variety of
cultures, historical sites and activities without having to compromise on accommodation.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65
