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Norwegian Prima


the Mediterranean and the Greek islands. NCL, which has an 18-strong


fleet of ships, is also shifting towards longer cruises, with 87% of European voyages having a duration of nine or more days, compared with 63% in 2019. Ships will spend an average of 10.5 hours in port to allow for shore exploration and excursions. Norwegian Prima’s 10-day


Northern Europe cruise from Reykjavik to Southampton features the coastlines of Iceland and Norway plus Amsterdam and Brussels. It costs from £847 for an inside cabin. Gary Anslow, NCL’s senior sales


director for the UK and Ireland, said: “Following the easing of travel restrictions, we have seen the demand for our European voyages return in full swing. “With guests from more than


142 countries already booked, it’s clear that people are eager to get out and see the world.” ncl.com


extensive programme


for London (October 16) and Manchester (October 18). Agents can join a new LinkedIn


group to keep up to date with specialist cruise trends and news. Tours of two ultra-luxury ships


– Seabourn Quest and Crystal Serenity – are also on offer. cruising.org


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Ambassador Cruise Line chief executive Christian Verhounig will join passengers on Ambience for a marine conservation-themed itinerary. Sally Hamilton, chief executive of marine conservation charity Orca, will also join the 12-night Iceland’s Land of Ice & Fire cruise departing Tilbury on July 7. The cruise costs from £599, based on two sharing an inside standard twin cabin. ambassadorcruiseline.com


Polar Routes launches small-group sailing


Expedition cruise specialist Polar Routes has added a one-off small- group Antarctic voyage. The 23-day Ultimate Antarctic Expedition on small ship Polar Pioneer departs January 21, 2025, to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and Falkland Islands. Prices start at £14,999 including a 21-night cruise, one-night hotel stay and flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia. polarroutes.co.uk


Viking offers trio of new voyages for 2025


Viking has added three Arctic voyages to its 2025 collection. The 13-day Into the Northwest Passage itinerary sails round-trip from Greenland, with prices from £11,495. The 15-day Canada & Greenland Explorer itinerary costs from £11,695, and the 27-day Canada & the Northwest Passage trip starts at £20,995. vikingcruises.co.uk


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