UK cruise industry predicts record 2014

Forecast figures released today by the Cruise Lines International Association show that a record 1.79 million British holidaymakers took a cruise in 2013

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AmaWaterways donates art collection to Community

Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways is to donate the entire art collection from one of its ships, AmaLegro, to a home for retired senior citizens in Normandy. The artwork, consisting of 53 reproductions of Impressionist paintings, will be delivered to the Residence Saint Jean retirement home in Bosc-le-Hard this month.

AmaWaterways has operated in northwestern France since 2013 and the 150-passenger AmaLegro cruises exclusively in the Seine River Valley. The company recently replaced the ship’s existing collection.

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Norwegian Getaway celebration campaign launched

campaign offering customers $100 free on-board spending money per stateroom.

Valid on every stateroom category on selected cruises of seven nights or more cruising before 27 April 2014, travel partners can help customers to find their perfect escape. From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, Hawaii to the Bahamas, customers can take advantage of the offer on bookings made until 27 January 2014.

The campaign also extends to Norwegian Getaway’s year-round Eastern Caribbean sailings running until 18 April 2015, taking in the best of what the Eastern Caribbean has to offer.

Nick Wilkinson, Director Business Development UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, Norwegian Cruise Line said:

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Celebrity Cruises inks deal with New England Patriots

Celebrity Cruises and the New England Patriots have announced a comprehensive marketing agreement highlighting the brands’ shared commitment to premium experiences and entertainment. Through the partnership, Miami-based Celebrity Cruises will be recognised as a “Proud Partner of the New England Patriots.”
“This partnership has all the makings of a winning team,” said Marla Phaneuf, Regional Sales Manager and Team Manager of New England at Celebrity Cruises. “We look forward to raising local awareness and having more New Englanders join us on our stunning ships with enticing itineraries, including the New England Patriots Fan Cruise setting sail in 2015.”

Sailing March 15, 2015, Celebrity Silhouette will host New England Patriots fans who will have the opportunity to meet and spend time with former Patriots players as they sail through the Caribbean. The ship will depart from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and will make stops in San Juan, Puerto Rico; Basseterre, St. Kitts; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Onboard activities with the Patriots alumni players will include: karaoke nights, pool party volleyball and football time on the lawn, $50 on-board credit, and a Classic Beverage Package for two. Staterooms are now available for booking through Celebrity Cruises (www.celebritycruises.com/BOS) or your local travel agent.

In addition to the fan cruise, the partnership between Celebrity Cruises and the New England Patriots includes a variety of different elements that will span through the 2015 season.

“We look forward to working with Celebrity Cruises as our official cruise line partner,” said Murray Kohl, New England Patriots vice president of corporate sponsorships. “Their focus on premium experiences and quality service make for a perfect New England Patriots’ teammate.” 

Consumers who can’t wait until March 2015 for their Celebrity Cruises vacation can take advantage of Celebrity’s 123go! promotion, now underway through February 28, 2014 and valid on all ships (with the exception of Celebrity Xpedition) from February 2014 through March 2015 (excluding Transatlantic and Transpacific voyages).  When booking during the 123go! promotion, guests can choose from any of the following options on over 400 sailings:


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Brits to be a nation of explorers in 2014

Exploration is the key holiday trend for 2014 as research published today reveals that two thirds (65 per cent) of Brits are keen to experience something new on holiday this year.

In addition Brits are proving their holiday ambition grit with over a third (35 per cent) believing they will be able to tick off their bucket list of top destinations to visit in their lifetime. One in ten think it is likely or very likely that they will experience them all, according to the research from Celebrity Cruises.

Brits are keener than ever to venture into the unknown with trips that will exercise the mind, rather than the body. The biggest holiday ambition is to visit a famous site (30 per cent), followed closely by being able to see wildlife (25 per cent) and experience a new culture (18 per cent).

Celebrity Cruises commissioned the research ahead of the launch of

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