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☆ I went on 2 of Royal Caribbean's largest and newest cruise ships. I enjoyed them, but they're not for everyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

And if you're looking for high-end sailing to unique destinations, I'd suggest avoiding Royal Caribbean's mega-ships. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderAccording to its current expansion plan, by 2028, about a third of Royal Caribbean's fleet will consist of mega-ships. Wonder of the Seas (left) and Icon of the Seas (right) both have Sorrento's, a complimentary grab-and-go pizza shop. If you plan on cruising with your children — and if they, like me, love activities like rock climbing and mini-golfing — Royal Caribbean's mega-ships could be your best option. After all, like most of Royal Caribbean's largest vessels, both Icon and Wonder are exclusively sailing in the Caribbeans.

Persons: —, Brittany Chang, I've, Sharon Yattaw Organizations: Service, Oceania Cruises, Business, Royal, Regent Seven Locations: Royal Caribbean, CocoCay, Polynesia, Caribbean, Oceania

☆ A former corporate lawyer died after falling from a luxury liner, reports say. One expert says cruise safety is outdated.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementWhile the chances of falling overboard on a cruise ship are extremely low , a cruise ship expert told Business Insider that the industry's safety protocols needed updating. Sophie Elizabeth Blythe-Tinker told the court her father "wasn't himself" and had become "increasingly abnormal" during his time on board, per the Telegraph. Cruise ship safetyRoss Klein, an international authority on the cruise ship industry, told BI he believes cruise ship safety rules are outdated. He said no substantial changes have been made to cruise ship safety since the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010. AdvertisementKlein is "not very hopeful" about actionable change regarding cruise safety in the near future "because nobody's pushing for changes."

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☆ Seven Seas Splendor: World cruise offers swanky suite for $1.7 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The cruise line is pitching this 2027 voyage as a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” on board its Seven Seas Splendor liner. The living room area of the Regent Suite, available for $1.7 million on Regent Seven Seas Cruises' upcoming 2027 world cruise. Onboard decadenceWhether guests opt for the Regent Suite or not, prospective Regent Seven Seas Cruises travelers should expect onboard decadence. Cruise line president DeMarco told CNN Travel that the fact Regent Seven Seas’ world cruise is “truly all-inclusive” means there’s “value” associated with these high costs. The cruise line is currently operating a sold-out 2024 world cruise on board its Seven Seas Mariner cruise ship, while its 2025 world cruise also sold out in what Regent Seven Seas’ claimed was “record time.” The cruise line’s 2026 world voyage still has suites available at time of writing.

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☆ An ultra-luxury cruise line wants travelers to live on its cruise ship for 4.5 months while it sails to 40 countries — for up to $1.7 million a suite
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 140-night 2027 world cruise would sail to 71 destinations across 40 countries. The ultra-luxury cruise line's annual around-the-world voyages often sell out fast. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . If your answer is incredibly niche and something like "move onto a ship for four months while it sails to six continents," Regent Seven Seas Cruises has you covered. Like other luxury cruise lines, Regent Seven Seas operates annual monthslong world cruises, many of which have sold out.

Persons: —, you've Organizations: Seven Seas Cruises, Service, Seven Seas, Regent Seven Seas, Business

☆ Concert promoter Live Nation is getting into the ultra-luxury cruise business — see what it'll be like on weeklong superyacht sailings starting at $3,000 a person
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Armed with EDSea’s success, Vibee wants to dive deeper into the cruise segment — this time with a luxurious spin. A spokesperson for Vibee said it anticipates travelers would range from affluent guests to people with "less discretionary income" who would save money to attend. Vibee"We see the desire for cruise and yacht experiences continuing to rise," Harvey Cohen, president of Vibee, told Business Insider, echoing sentiments of the cruise industry's booming demand. And not just the mass-market players: Over the last year, luxury cruise lines have also seen a rise in interest. The latter had launched its latest $517.9 million luxury ship a few months prior, complete with caviar and a $6 million art collection.

Persons: Vibee, Harvey Cohen Organizations: Business, Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven Locations: Oceania

☆ I sailed on two Norwegian cruises — one that's $685 a night and one that's $130. Here's how I think they compare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The cruise giant oversees three brands: mass-market Norwegian Cruise Line, premium Oceania Cruises , and ultra-luxury Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima — the traditional option with splashy, family-friendly amenitiesThe Norwegian Prima was the first of six Prima class vessels. Brittany Chang/Business InsiderIn October 2022, Norwegian Cruise Line invited me on the Norwegian Prima's non-revenue inaugural sailing. Regent Seven Seas Cruises' Grandeur — the ultra-luxury option with ultra-expensive faresThe Seven Seas Grandeur joined Regent's fleet in 2023. Norwegian Cruise Line and Regent Seven Seas Cruises couldn't be more the oppositeThere are no go-karts in sight on Regent Seven Seas' ships.

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☆ 9 new around-the-world cruises have joined Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise at sea. See what they're like — from a sold-out 6-month luxury cruise to a cheaper $21,100 option.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-21 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Regent Seven Seas Seas Cruises — NCLH's $73,500 ultra-luxury 4 ½-month cruiseThe Seven Seas Mariner in Kotor, Montenegro. AzamaraAzamara's sold-out 2024 world cruise departed on January 5 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Silversea's fares started at $66,000 per person for the least expensive vista suite, cheaper than Regent Seven Seas' cruise of the same length. AdvertisementPrincess Cruises — Carnival Corp's almost four-month $21,100 vacationPrincess Cruises says its 2024 world cruise guests will have an overnight in Dubai and the opportunity to see 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Holland America Line — the four-month roundtrip Florida cruiseThe Zuiderdam's world cruise itinerary includes overnights in places like Tokyo and Aqaba, Jordan.

Persons: —, TikTok, Royal, it's, Fares, Azamara, Taj, Azamara Azamara's, Leo Caldas, Cunard, Queen Mary 2, Queen Mary, Queen Victoria, Mary 2, Southhampton, Jennifer Gauthier, would've Organizations: Service, Royal, Business, Oceania Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven Seas, Seas, Regent Seven, Seven Seas Mariner, Cruises —, Getty, San, Cruises, UNESCO, Heritage, Princess, Carnival Corp, Seabourn, Fares, Corp's, Cunard, Holland America Line, Reuters, Holland, Holland America Locations: New York City, Sydney, Australia, Los Angeles, Norwegian, Hawaii, Islands, New Zealand, Asia, East, Europe, Canada, Yangon, Myanmar, Reykjavik, Iceland, Kotor, Montenegro, Miami, Central America, Islands , New Zealand, Bermuda, Oceania, Giza, Fort Lauderdale , Florida, Central, South America, Barcelona, Caribbean, AFP, San Francisco, Southeast, East Asia, Alaska, Dubai, Africa, Piraeus, Greece, Athens, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Jordan, Cairns, Honolulu, Queen, York City, Aruba, North America, Holland, Florida, Tokyo, Aqaba, Holland America

☆ I went on Norwegian's newest luxury and ultra-luxury ships targeting wealthy travelers — see how a $685 per night cruise compares to a $210 per night one
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementWhen you think of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, you probably think of its giant amusement park-like cruise ships with 10-story-tall slides, go-kart tracks, and many families. Its newest Oceania Vista ship, which debuted in May 2023, is at the higher end of the range with a 1,200-guest capacity. Regent Seven Seas Cruises — the true ultra-luxury optionThe Seven Seas Grandeur's pool was surrounded by several hot tubs. And both vessels — built without loud water slides or arcades — exude a feeling of peace and quiet not often experienced throughout larger family-friendly cruise ships . Brittany Chang/Business InsiderNCLH's mass-market eponymous brand still has more ships in its fleet than Regent Seven Seas and Oceania combined.

Persons: —, NCLH, Brittany Chang, Hermes Birkin, Bulgari, Jacques Pépin, isn't, — they're, I've, Pablo Picasso, Mark Kempa Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings, Regent Seven Seas, Regent Seven, Service, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Norwegian Cruise, Mexico itineraries, Business, Oceania, Culinary Arts, Regent Locations: Oceania, Norwegian, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Mexico, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey, New York City, Oceania Vista, Brittany, French, France, Nicaragua, Regent Seven Seas

☆ 5 reasons Royal Caribbean's 9-month Ultimate World Cruise is unlike most around-the-world cruises
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementTikTok can't get enough of Royal Caribbean's ongoing Ultimate World Cruise , and for good reason: There's been nothing like it before. At 274 nights long, Royal Caribbean's itinerary is over double the length of most world cruises. Royal Caribbean says travelers on this world cruise may be able to visit 11 "wonders of the world." AzamaraBoth Princess Cruises and MSC Cruises have 116-day world cruises scheduled for 2025. The last two — "Middle East and Mediterranean" and "Europe and Beyond" — of Royal Caribbean's world cruise can still be booked .

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☆ Norwegian Cruise Ex-CEO Selling $15.9 Million Florida Mansion: Photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The former CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is selling his oceanfront home for $15.9 million. Frank Del Rio, who retired in June, wants to go on more cruises, the WSJ reported. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings' former president and CEO has listed his roughly 6,000-square-foot Vero Beach, Florida, mansion for $15.9 million. In June, Frank Del Rio retired from his eight-year run as the head of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which oversees Oceania , Regent Seven Seas, and Norwegian itself.

Persons: Frank Del Rio, — Organizations: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Service, Cruise Line Holdings, Wall Street, Regent Seven Locations: Vero Beach , Florida, Oceania, Norwegian

☆ Storylines Residential Cruise Faces Backlash From Investors, Ex-Employees
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Kate Taylor | Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +31 min

Storylines' first cruise ship was initially scheduled to launch in 2019; it's now set for December 2026. Nine former employees, consultants, and investors told Insider that they'd come to doubt the MV Narrative would ever be built. The only existing residential cruise ship is The World. Many Storylines buyers remain optimistic about the residential cruise ship. "The ball is in your court," Punton told buyers in July in a video that's since been taken down.

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☆ Around-the-World Itineraries on Private Jets for $120,000: Photos
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

TCS World Travel operates global group travels by private jet. Its recently unveiled 2024 and 2025 itineraries start at 16 days for $120,000. Travelers will get to fly on a 52-guest custom Airbus A321 with lie-flat seats and large bathrooms. Interest has been so high, luxury cruise lines like Regent Seven Seas and Oceania have seen strong or "record-breaking" booking success. But for wealthy travelers who're interested in traveling around the world but don't want to spend over 100 days at sea, there's another option: go by jet.

Persons: who're Organizations: Travel, Travelers, Service, Seven Locations: Wall, Silicon, Seven Seas, Oceania

☆ Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has announced its longest world cruise yet — a 154-night sailing in 2026 starting at $95,000
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has been seeing tremendous success with its global itineraries: Its previous four world cruises all sold out in "record time" as travelers continue flocking to extended cruises. Regent Seven Seas CruisesSource: Insider

☆ Norwegian Cruise Line says wealthy customers are still splashing out on cruise trips despite the sluggish economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line says passengers are still splurging on luxury trips. There's no indication that consumers are "shying away from taking cruise vacations," its CEO said. "We simply haven't seen any indication that the consumer is shying away from taking cruise vacations," Frank del Rio, the CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said at its earnings call Tuesday. The Miami-based company owns Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas, and Oceania, which currently have 29 ships between them. Del Rio said that Norwegian Cruise Line reported record sales in November, in part because of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.

☆ Norwegian Cruise 2023 profit forecast falls short; shares slide
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Feb 28 (Reuters) - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH.N) forecast for its first annual profit in three years fell short of estimates on Tuesday, as the cruise operator battles soaring fuel and labor costs. Shares fell about 7% in premarket trading after the company's first-quarter loss expectation was bigger than expected. The cruise operator forecast an adjusted profit of 70 cents per share for 2023, compared with estimates of $1.06, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. However, affluent passengers unaffected by high inflation have boosted booking volumes and occupancy rates, helping the company beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates. The "wave season" is the period during January - March where cruise operators offer special deals and discounts for the year to attract customers.

☆ I'm a general manager on a $450 million cruise ship. I'm on duty 24 hours a day, but it's worth it to travel the world in a floating 5-star hotel.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He is now the general manager for the $450 million Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Now I'm the general manager on the $450 million Regent Seven Seas Explorer. The Regent Seven Seas Explorer is called "the world's most luxurious" by the cruise line. I worked on MSC Cruises for four years until I became the food-and-beverage director for Regent Seven Seas in 2014. In December 2021, I was promoted to general manager for Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

☆ I'm a general manager on a $450-million cruise ship. I'm on duty 24 hours but it's worth it to travel the world in a floating 5-star hotel.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Claire Turrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He is now the general manager for the $450-million Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Now I'm the general manager on the $450-million Regent Seven Seas Explorer. Courtesy of Six Star CruisesThe first time I joined a cruise ship crew was in Los Angeles in May 1997. I worked on MSC Cruises for four years until I became food and beverage director for Regent Seven Seas in 2014. In December 2021, I was promoted to general manager for Regent Seven Seas Explorer.

☆ Insider Life: 200K cruise around the world — Luxury ultramarathon — Weddings return
▼ + stars: | 2021-07-30 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

It's that time of week again — settle in for another edition of Insider Life. In today's collection of our best reads, you'll find stories about an around-the-world cruise, a $20,000 ultramarathon, and a woman's time traveling alone through Barbados. He walked us through the differences between Breeze and JetBlue, and gave us an inside look into the low-fare airline. Regent Seven SeasA five-month cruise that takes passengers on a voyage around the world just sold out in less than three hours. Tickets for the cruise, which will hit 31 countries and four continents, started at almost $73,500 per person, and climbed to an astounding $200,00 per person.

☆ Компания Norwegian Cruise Line планирует возобновить круизы из США
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-07 | by ( Mld Media Srl | ) noi.md time to read: +1 min

Американский круизный оператор Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. сообщил, что направил письмо в Центр по контролю и профилактике заболеваний США (Centers for Diseas Control and Prevention, CDC) с планом по возобновлению морских круизов из портов США с 4 июля. Компания собирается обслуживать только пассажиров, привившихся от коронавируса, а также проведет обязательную вакцинацию экипажей. В Norwegian рассчитывают, что требование обязательной вакцинации устранит необходимость в выполнении комплекса обязательных условий, утвержденных CDC для выхода в море, в том числе тестовые круизы для получения сертификата с разрешением проводить круизы в условиях пандемии. Как и другие крупные круизные компании, Norwegian, которая приостановила круизные операции до конца июня, не выполняла рейсов на территории США с начала вспышки коронавируса в прошлом году. Norwegian Cruise Line базируется в Майами и управляет тремя брендами - Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises и Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Organizations: Cruise Line Holdings Ltd, Diseas Control, Prevention, CDC, Carnival Corp, Royal Caribbean Group, Cruise, Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Центр по контролю и профилактике заболеваний Locations: Norwegian, США, Майами

☆ From Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard: Island hopping in New England the easy way
▼ + stars: | 2020-02-14 | by ( Heidi Sarna | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and Block Island are classic New England islands. Martha's Vineyard is beloved for its frilly, gingerbread-style Victorian cottages in Oak Bluffs as well as the dramatic headlands of Aquinnah. The itinerary includes stops at New Bedford, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Block Island in Massachusetts; and Newport and Bristol in Rhode Island. Starting late August of this year, Norwegian Cruise Lines' 2,394-passenger Norwegian Gem will run a seven-night New England cruise out of Boston, which includes stops at Martha's Vineyard and Newport. kickstandIn 2021, Victory Cruise Lines' 202-passenger Victory I will begin seven-night cruises from St. John (Canada) to Boston, making stops at Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

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