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Apollo Funds to acquire TTC

AMERICAN asset management firm Apollo Funds has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire family-owned The Travel Corporation (TTC).

“This is one hell of a ship”

THE “world’s biggest weekend” kicked off overnight on board Royal Caribbean International’s newly christened ship Utopia of the Seas, with non-stop partying and celebrities, including godmother and singer/songwriter Meghan Trainor.

Australia set for Disney return

CHRISTMAS-THEMED voyages will feature in the line-up from Disney Cruise Line during the brand’s return to Australia for the 2024/25 cruise season.

Med powering up

MSC Cruises’ MSC World Europa has plugged into Valletta’s shore power for the first time.

No change to RCI

ROYAL Caribbean International (RCI) Chief Exec Michael Bayley has declared the cruise line will not move to all-inclusive cruises, according to the unaffiliated Royal Caribbean Blog.

Explora’s new art

EXPLORA Journeys has announced a new art collection and immersive art experiences on board its new ship Explora I.

A-Rosa amps up

A-ROSA is enhancing its entertainment with a Young Artists Programme on its Danube fleet.

HAL entertainment

HOLLAND America Line (HAL) is introducing new entertainment on its Grand Voyages, with 15 production shows starting next year.

Porthole 17 Jul 24

TOURISTS at Harlyn Beach in Cornwall got caught up in the dramatic rescue attempt of an ice cream van, with the incident later inspiring tonnes of puns on social media.

On location on boardUtopia of the Seas 17 Jul 24