Cunard has announced a Fourth of July sale on bookings made now through July 6, 2018. The promotion offers free balcony upgrades and complimentary gratuities.

Princess Cruises has announced a Sip and Sail promotion offering free onboard beverages. Guests in balcony, mini-suite or suite staterooms will receive a free Premier

Glitz, glamour and good times were in order at CLIA’s annual Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards. The 2018 honorees were inducted during an elaborate gala April 19 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. This year’s honorees were Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Representative; Gary E. Smith, ECCS, of TravelPerks/Dream Vacations; Sandy…

As the Cruise Lines International Association’s annual Cruise360 conference entered its second full day in Fort Lauderdale Thursday, travel agents heard from cruise line executives and took part in workshops, specialty courses and networking events. Thursday’s general session featured a keynote by Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of explorer Jacques Cousteau and an aquanaut, business strategist…

Ernest Beyl, author and celebrated San Francisco “man about town” who spent nearly two decades as a public relations official for several luxury cruise lines, died on April 10 at age 90 of an apparent heart attack. Beyl’s death came one day after he celebrated his 90th birthday and the publication of his latest book…

Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of the 168,028-gross-ton Norwegian Bliss from Meyer Werft during a ceremony in Bremerhaven, Germany. The ship will operate a two-day preview cruise before cruising to Southampton, England, to begin its transatlantic journey on April 21. Upon arrival in the U.S. on May 3, NCL will host two-night preview events in…

The Cruise Lines International Association’s Cruise360 conference got underway Wednesday at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. The lineup (taking place through April 23) includes CLIA seminars, general sessions, cruise line showcases, an all-day CLIA marketplace and several days of ship inspections. The Hall of Fame Awards Dinner—an event highlight—takes place…

Carnival Horizon is packed with all the goodies that live up to Carnival Cruise Line’s “Choose Fun” motto. First ships in a series bring on the new “wows.” The second ship then refines and, often, improves. That’s the case with Carnival Horizon, the sister of the 133,500-gross-ton Carnival Vista, which made its debut in 2016.…

Crystal River Cruises has named Broadway singer and actor Rachel York as the godmother of its newest luxury river ship. The Crystal Debussy will be christened on May 28 at the Port of Amsterdam. York performs as part of the “Crystal on Broadway” program, which brings performers and producers from the biggest shows to Crystal’s…

Carnival Cruise Line has its 2018 Executive Partner Advisory Board. With the addition of two new consortia partners, Signature Travel Network and Ensemble Travel Group, the board is now comprised of 16 travel executives. They all work together to provide feedback and share input on trade initiatives with the line’s senior sales leadership team. Trending…