Celebrity Silhouette at Liverpool
Yesterday I was on board Celebrity Silhouette which was visiting Liverpool for the day. Sadly an overcast, windy and drizzly day.
An opportunity for Thomas Cook
One of Europe’s leading operators hasn’t joined the cruise rush, Thomas Cook, unlike rival TUI has not engaged in chartering ships or running its own cruise line.
Cruising through Brexit
On 23rd June the British people voted in a referendum to leave the European Union. It is unknown what the British exit from the European Union may look like. However most predictions show the UK heading for a recession and a long term devaluation of the pound, with this in mind what would this… Read More Cruising through Brexit
My Plan for a 21st Century Mersey Ferry
Recently there has been much talk about the Mersey Ferry service in Liverpool. I thought I would but my hat in the ring and give my five point plan. Recently mayoral candidate Joe Anderson has announced that he would order a new ferry, meanwhile owners Merseytravel have been looking to close one of the landing… Read More My Plan for a 21st Century Mersey Ferry
Why don’t hotel chains have cruise ships?
It seems like the most logical expansion the hotel industry, however only Regent Hotels and Club Med maintains a ocean going presence. Hilton and Radisson have both tried and failed at taking on the high seas.
Genting moves on Lloyd Werft
Genting Hong Kong, the owner of Star Cruises and Crystal Cruises as well as a significant shareholder in NCL Holdings has acquired a stake in German Shipyard Lloyd Werft.
Did Norwegian miss the boat with AIDA?
While researching for by last article on Royal Viking Line I found that at one point Norwegian Cruise Line had acquired AIDA before selling it back less than two years later. I don’t think any cruise ship has transformed cruising as much as AIDAcara.
The Rise and Fall of Royal Viking Line
In the continuation of our ‘The Rise and Fall of’ series we are looking at Royal Viking Line. This is probably one of the most loved cruise lines to have ever ceased to exist. The Norwegian Company was based in San Francisco, founded as a partnership of three Norwegian shipping lines the company’s brand name… Read More The Rise and Fall of Royal Viking Line
The Interesting History of Star Legend
Entering service in May 2015 for its new owners Windstar Cruises – Star Legend has a much more complicated history than its sister ships Star Pride and Breeze.
What next for Hapag-Lloyd?
TUI Group AG, the travel group has announced plans to align its global brands under its TUI brand, this has been a long process, the company has been aligning its offerings since it acquired Thomson Travel Group.
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