The $1.9m sale of the two former American Queen Voyages lakes (coastal) vessels Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator to John Waggoner was approved by a bankruptcy court.
With 1.25m passengers, Australia was the world’s fourth largest cruise market in 2023, behind the United States (16.9m), Germany (2.5m) and the United Kingdom (2.2m).
Adm. Bill Burke, who's served as chief maritime officer at Carnival Corp. & plc since 2013, will be moving to an advisor role in February, with Lars Ljoen succeeding him.
Meyer Werft hired restructuring guru Ralf Schmitz to help streamline the company's German operations and expects to have ample cash to meet a €550m loan due November.
Cruising's perceived value for money has significantly improved among US prospects, who said promotions/discounts would help lure them in, according to a new market study released at Seatrade Cruise Global.
Stacey Hill is Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ new business development manager for Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania and Jane Perrett is taking on the role of sales coordinator for Australia and New Zealand.
Philippe Hetland Brault leads Orient Express Silenseas as president, with Vianney Vautier as COO, Elisabeth Bicais as SVP newbuilding, Sacha Rougier as VP itinerary planning & destination experience and Florian Richard as fleet director.
