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Cosmos unveils agent incentive and savings


features 50 departures, with HX saying its science and education programme will support more than 20 projects facilitating more than 16,000 data submissions. The Svalbard sailings include


the eight-day Svalbard in Spring – Return of the Sun itinerary, which sets off from Longyearbyen and heads to the west of the archipelago. The lead-in price for the cruise is £4,780. The programme also features


two new Iceland itineraries. Iconic Iceland – The Maritime Ring leads in at 4,024, while prices for Elemental Iceland – Circular Saga start at £3,100. Both sailings will depart from


Reykjavik, where HX became the first cruise company to connect to shoreside electricity this autumn. The line has also confirmed it


will continue its focus on warm- water destinations. In returning to West Africa, HX


said it will be the only line to sail the archipelagos of Cape Verde and the Bissagos Islands. hurtrigruten.com


Sister brands Cosmos, Globus and Avalon Waterways are offering discounts in November, as well as an agent incentive. Savings of up to £3,000 per couple are available on selected Rhine and Danube sailings, as well as £600 off certain tours. For every cruise booked in November, both the agent and customer will receive a free case of wine worth more than £100. cosmos.co.uk


MSC revamps kids and


teens’ entertainment MSC Cruises has introduced a revamped and extended programme for children and teenagers across its fleet. The Young and Teens Club on all ships will open for longer and offer eight hours of live entertainment each day. Those aged 12 to 17 will have access to consoles, games and VR technology in addition to organised activities, sports and teen disco. msccruises.co.uk


Oceania revises 2024 Middle East schedule


Oceania Cruises has restructured its 2024 Mediterranean sailings to replace ports of call in Israel, Egypt and Jordan. Forty-two itineraries of between 10 and 58 days in duration have been revised. The affected itineraries – on Insignia, Marina, Riviera and Vista – depart from Turkey, Italy, Spain, Greece and Malta. oceaniacruises.com


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mpton after six-year break EMEA vice-president Ben


Bouldin said: “A change [of ship] is important because we have a number of guests that like to sail from Southampton every year. So having a fresh ship, fresh itineraries and fresh entertainment for people to see is key.” myclubroyal.com


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PICTURE: Tourism Saskatchewan/Chris Hendrickson Photography


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