Category: Interview / Video / TV



Pimentel puts cruise executive shake-up in perspective

Larry Pimentel, one of the many cruise industry executives who has stepped down during the Covid-19 crisis, resigned as CEO of Azamara Cruises in April, falling on his sword to help the company “bear the impact” of job cuts, parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. chairman Richard Fain said at the time. (travelweekly.com)

Donald: Less Efficient Ships To Rotate Out of Fleet

Carnival Corporation & plc (logo)Thirteen ships are set to leave the Carnival Corporation fleet as the world’s largest cruise company accelerates the withdrawals of less efficient vessels that were already scheduled to find new homes.“It’s not very complicated. Look, a number of ships would be rotating out over time anyway,” said CEO Arnold Donald, in an interview with Cruise Industry News. (cruiseindustrynews.com)



Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new ‘Virtual Cruising’ programme to make the joys of discovering the world available to guests at home

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines (logo)Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a programme of ‘Virtual Cruising’ to bring the joys of small ship sailing and discovering the world to guests who are self-isolating in their homes. The programme launched over the Easter weekend with a focus on Norway, including video footage showcasing the best of small ship cruising in some of the most stunning of the Norwegian fjords and a Sunday afternoon brain teaser. (more…)





Crystal River Cruises Unveils MasterClass Video Series

Crystal River Cruises | MasterClass Series | The Art of Food

There’s an art to delivering the world’s most awarded luxury travel experiences, and Crystal River Cruises is taking viewers into the dedication and details of this process. In a new MasterClass video series launching today, the company showcases the various facets of its internationally acclaimed experience on the rivers of Europe. (more…)



Lufttransport, AECO and the Governor of Svalbard launch heli-rescue training video

Helirescue training video by AECO, Lufttransport and Governor of Svalbard

The Arctic expedition cruise industry and search and rescue responders are collaborating to enhance preparedness and collaboration. The latest step in this effort is a new video that explains how crew and staff onboard vessels can assist in a helicopter rescue operation. (more…)



Carnival Cruise Line Launches Five-Part ‘WUATA Story’ Video Series Featuring Travel Advisors and Their Clients

Carnival Cruise Line (logo)At Carnival Cruise Line’s WUATA Party in Toronto, Canada, last night, the line premiered the latest endeavor in its yearlong “Why Use A Travel Advisor” campaign — a five-part video series featuring travel advisors and their clients sharing travel tales that tell the “WUATA Story.” (more…)



MSC Cruises Reveals Detailed Look Inside New Bahamian Island Destination, Ocean Cay

MSC Cruises: Ocean Cay – Discover the island

MSC Cruises, today released a new rendered tour video of its exclusive Bahamian island destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, ahead of its first guests arriving later this year. The new video brings viewers along for a detailed look at what guests can look forward to while visiting the island, which is exclusive to MSC Cruises’ guests as part of itineraries in the Caribbean region. (more…)



New Zealand Wines Take Center Stage In Episode 7 Of Crystal’s ‘Culinary Journeys’ Video Series – Episode 8 Ventures To Madagascar

A Culinary Journey with Crystal Cruises | Madagascar

In episode 7 of “Crystal Cruises Presents: A Culinary Journey Hosted by Chef Jon Ashton,” the spotlight shines on the pairing of New Zealand’s signature wines and the culinary artistry of Crystal Serenity’s chefs. Chef Jon Ashton joins Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas just outside of Auckland where they explore the perfect vintages to pair with a multi-course dinner in the ship’s Vintage Room. (more…)

Princess Cruises Announces Summer of Shark Activities Onboard Caribbean Princess Sailings

Coming to life again this summer and in celebration of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, television’s longest running must-see summer event airing Sunday, July 28-Sunday, August 4, Princess Cruises will once again “sharkify” Caribbean Princess with its Summer of Shark showcased on eight summer sailings, now through July 27, 2019. (more…)



Millennials want to cruise. How Norwegian is preparing for these young travelers to hop aboard

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings - NCLH (logo)Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio says he is prepared to meet the challenge. With a combined fleet of 26 ships with approximately 54,400 berths across its Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, Norwegian offers itineraries to more than 450 destinations worldwide and plans to introduce 11 additional ships through 2027. (cnbc.com)







TravelPulse Q&A: One on One with Vidanta Cruise

Introducing Vidanta Cruises

Grupo Vidanta, a major resort developer and tourism operator in Mexico and Latin America, is launching an upscale cruise line to sail along Mexico’s coasts. The 298-passenger Vidanta Elegant, which has been rebuilt from the hull up, is expected to start sailing in fall 2019. (travelpulse.com)



Luftner Cruises’ Wolfgang Luftner on the European river cruise season

Amadeus RoyalThe 2019 European river cruise season is getting underway amid questions about whether too much supply, last year’s historically low water levels or other factors are leading to discounting. Senior editor Jeri Clausing talked about the industry with Wolfgang Luftner, co-owner of Luftner Cruises, the parent company of Amadeus River Cruises, who is largely credited with helping to start the industry. (travelweekly.com)





P&O Cruises New TV Commercial Promises ‘Unexpected Rich Experiences’

Iona - P&O CruisesP&O Cruises new TV commercial featuring actor and comedian Rob Brydon begins to air this week to coincide with the launch of the cruise line’s new winter 2020-2021 program. The new TV campaign ‘Souvenirs’ seeks to connect with a new segment of British holidaymakers, guests looking for more enriching travel experiences, but who may have not yet considered a cruise, P&O stated. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Crystal Cruises Debuts New Culinary Video Series With Celebrity Chef Jon Ashton

A Culinary Journey with Crystal Cruises | Los Angeles

Crystal Cruises has partnered with Chef Jon Ashton to produce a 12-part video series that takes viewers on a delicious journey around the world with Crystal’s culinary team. Chef Ashton, a celebrity chef who has appeared on cooking segments on NBC’s Today Show and The Tonight Show, has been a returning favorite guest chef on Crystal’s Wine & Food Festival voyages for the past 12 years. (more…)