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Jane Archer rounds up the cruise news you won’t want to miss in 2019


W


ho says cruising is dull? With nearly 40 new


and refurbished ocean-going ships and river cruise vessels launching, 2019 is set to be a thrilling year. There’ll be ever-more luxurious


ships, exciting experiences, intriguing itineraries and a host of food, wine, art, golf and other themed cruises. Plus, if the whispers can be believed, Star Clippers’ long-awaited new sailing ship will launch mid-2019. Clia will be running several


events to help agents tap into these selling opportunities, so it’s worth signing up to some of those for your chance to find out the latest news. Below is just a taste of what’s


on offer. Prices are per person on a cruise-only basis, unless stated otherwise. Contact the relevant cruise lines for details.


Z JANUARY What’s new? Clients who want a winter getaway can tune in to inveterate traveller and cruise ship speaker Niki Sepsas on Seabourn’s Odyssey. He will also be on a Greece and Dalmatian Delights cruise in June. Book it: From £4,999 for a 14-night Exotic Caribbean cruise round-trip from Barbados departing January 26.


Z FEBRUARY What’s new? Viking’s 930-passenger Viking Jupiter launches on February 16, but has sold so well that clients must wait until May to get on board. It has a planetarium and will be named in Oslo by Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø in June. Book it: From £3,790 for an 11-day Russia & the Baltic Sea cruise departing May 9.


What’s new? CroisiEurope is exploring Albania on new one-week round-trip cruises from Dubrovnik that visit the archaeological sites of Butrint and Apollonia, as well as the capital Tirana, on optional and included tours. Book it: From £1,377 for a seven-night Treasures of the Adriatic cruise departing February 2.


Z MARCH What’s new? MSC Cruises makes history on March 2 when MSC Bellissima becomes the largest vessel to be christened in Southampton. It will be in port for three days, allowing agents and potential clients to take a sneak peek. Book it: From £949 for a nine- day cruise from Southampton to Barcelona departing March 4.


What’s new? Clia’s biggest river cruise roadshow runs from March 12-21. River cruise members will visit Newcastle, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Oxford and Ipswich, offering news, views, trends and sales opportunities for agents. Book it: The event is free but open to Clia agents only. Register at cruiseexperts.org.


What’s new? Clia is bringing the world of expedition cruising to London with a one-day training event on March 28 to help agents get to grips with this fast- growing sector. Book it: The event is free but open to Clia agents only. Register at cruiseexperts.org.


What’s new? The American Civil War, jazz and rock and roll are brought to life as American


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