Tagged: Cruise Europe

Understanding the role of crew as ambassadors for the destination, Skagen arranges complimentary sightseeing bicycles for crew members. In addition the Seaman’s Mission offers free transport from the pier to the Swedish Seaman’s Church, where crew members can use free WiFi, coffee and complimentary bibles. (more…)

Newcomer to cruise, Mo I Rana, dates back to the eighteenth century and is the Norwegian town closest to the Arctic Circle, just one hour away. It has two calls booked in 2020 (Astor and Spirit of Discovery) and one (Deutschland) in 2021. (more…)

De Buck Travel is a family-owned multidisciplinary tourism company, with several divisions such as shore excursions, incoming services, events, incentives, groups & coach travel and private travel. Set up in 1952 the current staff number 32. (more…)

Aalborg has taken the bold decision to accept only one cruiseship at a time in future, hence protecting its unique selling point/UPS. “The point is to give the full attention to the guests on each single cruise vessel and give them the best possible experience in Aalborg,” explained Lars Bech, cruise manager Visit Aalborg. (more…)

Skagen is expecting 44 calls carrying up to 73,000 passengers this year, an increase of almost 10,000 compared to 2018. The ships calling in 2019 are generally larger than the previous seasons. Nine ships will be making first calls, including those from Marella Cruises, Cruise & Maritime Voyages, Saga Cruises, Phoenix Reisen and Viking Cruises. (more…)

Cruise Isle of Man has welcomed three inaugural calls in what they are calling, the “Week of Maidens”, which began on May 22. (more…)

On April 22, Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Magellan was the first to call at the New West Port in Kalundborg. Construction was completed just two weeks prior to her arrival. (more…)

Last year Klaipeda launched an audio guide app, Discover (Atrask) Klaipeda, designed for passengers who want to explore independently. “Our biggest concern was to how make them happy,” explained Kristina Gontier, international relations manager Klaipeda State Seaport Authority. (more…)

The fact that FTI’s Berlin is returning to the seaside resort of Scheveningen close to The Hague this year after its first call last year is a fantastic start for the Dutch port’s entry into the cruise business. (more…)

The Scandinavian ports of Kristiansand, Kragero, Fredrikstad, Helsingborg, Hundested and Aalborg have joined forces in an initiative to offer itinerary ideas based on Nordic cuisine. (more…)

Late last year the work on matching the height of the powerlines to the two bridges in Bordeaux was finished. Hence all three now have an air draught to 53m allowing larger vessels up river. The city centre berths can accommodate ships up to 262m in length. (more…)

The French Atlantic Ports represent twelve destinations located on France’s North and Western coastline: Rouen, Honfleur, Caen-Ouistreham, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Saint-Malo, Brest, Lorient, Nantes Saint-Nazaire, La Rochelle, Bordeaux and Bayonne. (cruiseindustrynews.com)