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REFURB: Oceania Marina will undergo refurbishment
Oceania Cruises’ Marina to Undergo Extensive
OCEANIA
Refurbishment in May 2024 Cruises,
the world’s
leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, announced that its 1,250-passenger ship, Marina, will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include the addition
three new dining options:
Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness- focused dining venue which debuted on Vista this year; an expanded poolside ice cream parlour serving milkshakes and smoothies, plus inventive flavours from artisan ice cream company Humphry Slocombe; and a new casual al fresco trattoria offering sumptuous Italian dishes, including freshly-made pizzas. Marina is the last of Oceania Cruises’
current fleet to be refurbished and means that the line boasts eight new, or better-than-new, ships. Its eighth ship, Allura, is set to launch in Spring 2025.
Azamara Enhances Land
Programming with Guided, Immersive Excursions
AZAMARA is expanding its robust shore programming with new day tours by National Geographic, the worldwide brand committed to telling stories that entertain and inspire a deeper connection to our world.
Beginning this month, Azamara will
offer nine different National Geographic Day Tours in partnership with Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, the global cruise ground handler that collaborates with National Geographic to create and operate these experiences. Azamara is inviting travellers to be a part of the story of each destination as they learn more about conservation, culture,
and history through the
unparalleled content and research of National Geographic.
www.nitravelnews.com Azamara SMALL ship line Azamara is expanding its
shore programme with a series of new National Geographic tours. Beginning this month, Azamara will offer nine
different National Geographic Day Tours in partnership with Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services, the global cruise ground handler. “Our Azamara guest is constantly seeking new ways
to explore different cultures and destinations through educational and immersive travel,” said Paul Chapple, Head of Land Product Development and Operations at Azamara.
“National Geographic Day Tours are truly unique and original experiences, arguably bringing guests closer to the destination than ever before,” said Virginia Quintairos, BDM at Intercruises. Each tour is guided by National Geographic-trained
guides. The National Geographic tour highlights include Dominican Republic gastronomy, Cozumel’s coral reef ecosystem, and a visit to an Emirati Perfumery in Dubai.
January 2024
OCEANIA Cruises has announced it will host its first annual ‘Culinary Masters’ Cruise’ aboard Marina in October 2024. The ultimate cruise for food lovers, this exclusive sailing will be hosted by Oceania Cruises’ two Master Chefs of France, Alexis Quaretti and Eric Barale, and offers the perfect opportunity to learn, to taste, and be immersed in the culinary arts.
Uniworld Announces 2024 President’s Cruise Onboard Newest Super Ship
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises is announcing its President’s Cruise for 2024, hosted by President and CEO Ellen Bettridge. The special sailing will depart on 16 June, 2024 on the popular ‘Castles
Along
the Rhine’ itinerary, onboard Uniworld’s brand new Super
Ship for 2024, the S.S. Victoria. The cruise will operate on its usual Basel to Amsterdam route, but guests can expect exclusive activities and excursions, time to interact with Ellen during the journey, and special surprises created just for this cruise along the way.
The Perfect Recipe for a Special Culinary Journey on Sky Princess
IMMEDIATE Media Live and Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic cruise brand, have announced a new partnership to bring the renowned Good Food Show to the seas with the inaugural Good Food Show at Sea. After years of delivering exceptional culinary experiences on land, this new venture will bring the magic of the Good Food Show to the ocean, promising a 14-night gastronomic adventure onboard the luxurious 3,660-guest Sky
Princess. Departing from Southampton and
sailing to Spain and Portugal, the first- ever Good Food Show at Sea is scheduled November 2-16, 2024. The Good Food Show team, alongside a line-up of esteemed chefs,
will
transform Sky Princess into a floating foodie paradise.
Guests can anticipate a delightful
array of experiences, including cookery demonstrations by celebrity chefs,
tutored tastings, cocktail classes, and hands-on workshops. The pages of the nation’s favourite food magazine and website will come to life as guests savour Good Food classics, meet culinary heroes, participate in live Q&A sessions, and enjoy private meet & greet dining experiences and book signings onboard. In addition, Sky Princess will sail enthusiasts to a host of food lovers’ destinations where guests can
experience culinary delights, from the pintxos bars of Bilbao to pastel de nata tastings in Lisbon. The Good Food Show at Sea is the latest in an ongoing series of innovative activations between Immediate Media and Princess Cruises as the special interest content and platform company has brought its talent and unrivalled content expertise to life for guests and promoted Princess Cruises to its 75 million strong global audience.
Icon of The Seas Offically Joins Royal CaribbeaN
IT’S official: After more than seven years of dreaming and 900 days of design and construction by thousands of experts, Royal Caribbean International welcomes the highly
anticipated
OCEAN CAY: New developments at Marine Reserve
MSC Cruises Develop Ocean Cay Marine Reserve to Enhance Guest Experience
MSC Cruises have announced a new infrastructure development programme for Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas. Enhancements will be made to the island with additional amenities for MSC’s cruise guests who visit the destination, new amenities and accommodation for
staff as well as
operational and technical improvements and environmental infrastructure. MSC Cruises transformed Ocean Cay
from an industrial sand excavation site to a flourishing marine reserve and private island destination that opened in 2019 and has since won several prestigious awards for both tourism and environmental stewardship.
Icon of
the Seas to the family in a momentous celebration at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland. The world’s largest cruise line hosted a ceremony on the first-of-its-kind combination of the best of every vacation, where
representatives
signed on the dotted line just two months before the new ship’s January 2024 debut in Miami.
Marking the milestone at the celebration were more than 1,200 crew members and workers, who were joined by Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO
Jason Liberty, Caribbean Royal International
President and CEO Michael Bayley and Meyer Turku CEO Tim Meyer.
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