Swan Hellenic signs strategic partnership to gain Asia presence

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Published: 30 September 2020 30 September 2020

Swan Hellenic, the expedition cruise line that was relaunched earlier this year, said it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Tam Wing Kun Holdings Limited to provide a direct presence in Asia, the company said in a statement.

Tam Holdings represents many of the world’s leading airlines and logistics companies in Asia through offices or partners in China (Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Taiwan) Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia. It has been in business more than four decades.

“The partnership is a strategic agreement in line with Swan Hellenic’s long-term approach of establishing a direct presence in every market worldwide to offer the close personal service to which it is committed,” the company said.

Three more ships find buyers

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Published: 29 September 2020 29 September 2020

Three more elderly cruise ships have found buyers and at least two of them have not been sold for scrap.
 
Fred. Olsen Cruise Line has sold the 1972 built Black Watch and Boudicca to be used as accommodation vessels for a company in Turkey.
 
Both ships are of roughly 28,500 gross tons. They were originally built for the long since defunct Royal Viking Line for worldwide cruising and thus have large cabins. Both ships were lengthened in 1981-82, their original gross tonnage was about 22,000.
 
 “Both Black Watch and Boudicca have served us extremely well during their time with us, and we know that their new owners will be as proud of them as we have been. We are delighted that they will stay together, and will continue to be used and loved in the future,” Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said in a statement.
 
Meanwhile, P&O Cruises Australia has reportedly sold the 1991 built Pacific Dawn of 70,285 gross tons to undisclosed buyers. Built as Regal Princess for Princess cruises, the ship has operated in Australia since 2007.
 
The ship had been sold to a Greek company that was to charter it to Cruise & Maritime Voyages in the UK, but the sale fell through due to the collapse of the said operator.
 
Sister ship Pacific Jewel, built as Crown Princess, is currently operating in India as Karnaka for Jalesh Cruises.

Queen Elizabeth to cruise in Europe, Asia and Australia 2021

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Published: 29 September 2020 29 September 2020

Cunard, the premium to luxury market unit in Carnival Corporation & plc group, said next year’s itineraries on Queen Elizabeth will cover Europe, Asia and Australia.

The ship will make three to 14 night voyages around Europe before making its way through Asia to Australia to end the season.

Cunard president, Simon Palethorpe, said: “We are thrilled to announce such a broad new program for Queen Elizabeth, with sailings from Southampton and, later in 2021, from Barcelona.”

“Guests wanting to explore Europe can experience captivating journeys from a scenic voyage exploring the British coast, to sailings visiting Norway to Iberia.”

“And, for the first time since 2014, Queen Elizabeth will also be sailing a series of fly-cruises in the Mediterranean, departing from Barcelona, and featuring calls including the French Riviera, the west coast of Italy and the islands of Majorca and Corsica,” he said in a statement.

“Queen Elizabeth will finish her season with a transit through the Suez Canal, crossing the Indian Ocean to Singapore, before venturing to Australia.

Palethorpe continued: “As an added incentive, guests can enjoy a complimentary upgrade on their suite or stateroom booking as well as many other special benefits”

The new programme will start in Southampton on April 27th and end on December 19th, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia.

The 2021 itineraries will feature a series of overnight port calls to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Rotterdam, Singapore and Auckland, with late evening departures from Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rotterdam, Aqaba, Colombo and Fremantle, Cunard said.

Studio DADO named sole interior architectural firm for the third ship in the Regent Explorer class

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Published: 25 September 2020 25 September 2020

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has named Miami-based Studio DADO the sole interior architect for the line’s newest vessel. The announcement pays homage to Studio DADO as an industry fixture, providing innovative design to the most discerning cruising clients.

Boasting suite-only accommodation for 750 guests, the vessel is poised to provide guests with an exclusive experience on the water. With a delivery date of 2023, the luxurious design and amenities will be revealed prior to the anticipated 2021 voyage ticket release date. Joining the Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendor, the third ship will fully reflect the refined style and quality Studio DADO is known for in the industry.

“We had the distinct privilege of creating exquisite experiences for Regent Seven Seas guests in the design of the Observation Lounge and Asian Restaurant in Splendor as well as the Pacific Rim Restaurant and Canyon Ranch Spa in Explore," says Studio DADO Founding Partner Javier Calle. “Our vision for the third vessel is an elevated continuation of the quality and bespoke voyaging lifestyle synonymous with the Regent brand.”

The announcement follows a standout year for Studio DADO. Named by Interior Design Magazine as “The Fastest Growing Firm,” Studio DADO was also recognized on the magazine’s 100 Rising Giants 2020 list for the third year. This recognition on a global platform – based on the prestigious magazine’s annual survey that ranks the largest hospitality design firms by design fees for a 12-month period – cements Studio DADO as the vanguard of hospitality design within the cruise ship industry.