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INTRODUCING THE WORLD’S BIGGEST WEEKEND: ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S UTOPIA OF THE SEAS IS REVEALED
NEXT summer, travellers can celebrate the weekend in the biggest way ever. Royal Caribbean International has revealed the ultimate 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaway on Utopia of the Seas. As the first of the game-changing Oasis Class ships to
offer short getaways when it debuts, the next big thing coming to holidays is setting the stage to make more memories in one short trip than ever before. Looking to add a short cruise to the Bahamas and Royal Caribbean’s very own island Perfect Day at CocoCay on to your trip to the US? The variety and adventures of the original game- changing Oasis Class ships is all possible on the new 3-and-4-night escapes. The perfect addition to any US holiday itinerary, starting July 2024 from Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, Utopia will introduce unmatched weekend energy across a combination of more than 40
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours Unveil 24/25 Ocean Cruising Programmes
SCENIC Luxury Cruises and Tours has released full details of its 2024/25 Scenic Eclipse & Scenic Eclipse II (
www.sceniceclipse.com) ocean cruising programme. With 60 departures travelling to 355 destinations across 46 countries, guests can now experience Australia’s ancient indigenous culture, New Zealand’s majestic natural beauty, the World Heritage-listed sites along the Pacific Islands, and the culinary masterpieces waiting in the Mediterranean. The newly announced programme can be found
in the new Scenic Eclipse 2024/25 Worldwide Discovery Voyages brochure, available now. Among the experiences detailed are excursions that allow guests to hike the forests of Japan’s Komodo National Park in search of the largest lizards on Earth, the Komodo Dragon. Elsewhere, guests can follow in the footsteps of the vicious Norse Vikings in Iceland and Norway before discovering ancient ruins and traditional villages.
Also included are details from Antarctica voyages, where guests can fly above the Lemaire Channel on Scenic Eclipse’s two helicopters or explore along the sea floor onboard Scenic Neptune, the onboard submarine. The ultra-luxury Discovery Yachts Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II are home to a culinary team of over 38 chefs; a team of Hotel Directors who take charge of all accommodation, culinary and entertainment experiences; and professional butlers, who are specifically trained to provide the finest service to all guests.
ways to dine and drink, more pools than the days to count, ways to thrill and chill, and more of all the above at Perfect Day at CocoCay – Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas – including the new adults-only Hideaway Beach opening in early 2024. The signature adventures of the newest Oasis Class
ship will make their short getaway debut alongside firsts and reimagined experiences, like a new Caribbean tiki bar, a first-of-its-kind immersive dining experience, the latest, greatest – and longest – dry slide at sea; newly designed resort-style pools; and more. Utopia opens for bookings on Royal Caribbean’s website as soon as Friday, 23rd June. Crown & Anchor Society loyalty members can book on Thursday, 22nd June. “Travellers are looking to make every moment count
by celebrating and recharging with their friends and family, and Utopia of the Seas makes all that possible in
more ways than one,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “With the variety of dining, bars, pools, entertainment and thrills that make Oasis Class ships revolutionary and the experiences to match on our private island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, we’ve combined the best of the best to create the world’s biggest weekend for everyone.” Utopia is the getaway for friends, families and groups
celebrating any occasion. Everyone can create their own weekend energy with
their pick and mix of different types of pools and beaches, flavours from around the world, nightlife, entertainment and more. More details about Utopia will be revealed leading up
to its highly anticipated debut next summer. Travellers can be among the first to dive into all the new getaway has in store on
www.RoyalCaribbean.com.
The Future is NOW! MSC Expands Shore Power Plan
THE Cruise Division of MSC Group has unveiled details of the next phase of its shore power plan. At least 15 new ports between 2024 and 2026 will
be added to the existing use for its vessels to plug into shoreside electricity grids to further demonstrate its commitment to, and continued progress towards, decarbonisation, as well as reducing emissions from its fleet of ships while berthed in ports. The new 2024-26 shore power plan includes at
least five Italian ports; Barcelona and Valencia in Spain; Stavanger and Norfjordied, Norway; Miami, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; Marseille, France; Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Valletta, Malta and Stockholm, Sweden. The Company intends for its ships, both MSC
Cruises and Explora Journeys, to fully utilise shore power facilities at all other ports where it operates throughout Europe and the rest of the world when they are made available. Using shore power removes the need to keep a
ship’s engine running and drastically reduces in- port emissions from the vessel. MSC Cruises’ ships have since February 2023 successfully used shore power at the ports of
Southampton, UK and Kristiansand, Norway and later this summer the company will test the facilities at the Norwegian port of Haugesund. Other European trials this year are planned for a range of MSC Cruises’ ships at Bergen and Alesund in Norway and Warnemunde in Germany. MSC Cruises will also use shore power in the
German ports of Hamburg this winter and at Kiel in summer 2024. MSC Cruises last year signed a memorandum of understanding with Cruise Baltic for shore power in the Baltic Sea area. Cruise Baltic has 32 ports and destinations in its region that are committed to increase the number of shore power facilities. Shore power capability has been fitted on all
MSC Cruises’ new ships as standard since 2017 and together with retrofits completed on other vessels, 67 per cent of MSC Cruises’ total capacity is equipped with the technology. More ships will be retrofitted as the ports on their sailing itineraries make shore power available. All Explora Journeys’ ships will also feature shore
power capabilities. EXPLORA I, the first ship in the new brand’s fleet, will first come into service on 17 July of this year.
July/August 2023
Ambassador Cruise Line Issues Relaxed Covid Policy
AMBASSADOR Cruise Line have confirmed that it will be lifting all Covid-19 vaccination and testing requirements on Thursday 22 June, meaning that all guests regardless of vaccination status are now welcome to enjoy one of their premium value, no-fly cruise experiences. The cruise line are currently updating their
systems to reflect this change and will shortly be advising all guests due to travel with them of the updated Covid protocols via a personalised email. Ahead of the system changes being implemented, this updated policy will be applied to all bookings made for future sailings. Covid requirements will differ for some
itineraries due to entry requirements from host countries, such as Ambience’s 2024 Grand Round the World Cruise and Ambition’s 2024 Highlights of Brazil and West Indies Adventure. Accordingly, the business will communicate any restrictions to those booked on these sailings in due course. Although many of the restrictions have now
been lifted, the cruise line has said it continues to recommend that guests travelling with the cruise line have two doses of a UK Government approved vaccine. Although they are not required to take a
lateral flow test before sailing, guests displaying Covid-19 symptoms within 72 hours of departure are encouraged to take a test at home as a courtesy to their fellow travellers. Full information can be found on their website:
https://www.ambassadorcruiseline.com/before- you-sail/
Riviera Travel Offering Star Clipper Greek Islands Cruise
RIVIERA Travel has launched a one-off Turkiye and Greek Islands cruise aboard Star Clipper for 2024. The 10-night itinerary departs on October 3, 2024
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explore the Greek islands and Ephesus in Turkey.
It will call at Delos and Mykonos, Kusadasi (for Ephesus), Kos,
Amorgos and Star vessel. I t houses 83 cabins, two salt-water
swimming pools, a sun deck, restaurant, outside bar and lounge.
It is also inclusive of breakfast, buffet lunch, an à la carte dinner while on-board; and the services of a Riviera Travel tour manager throughout.
Poros. The 16-sail Clipper
is a
reconstruction of a 19th century,
four-masted Rhodes,
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