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Holland America Line's Koningsdam Sets Sail with High-Speed Starlink Internet

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Holland America Line has introduced SpaceX's Starlink internet service on its Pinnacle Class ship, Koningsdam, currently cruising in Alaska. Installed during a drydock in April, the technology has been operational for four weeks, delivering faster and more reliable Wi-Fi to guests and crew.

Hurtigruten Unveils World's First Sparkling Wine Matured in Arctic Waters

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Hurtigruten Norway and Rathfinny Wine Estate have embarked on a unique venture, raising 1,700 bottles of sparkling wine from the depths of the sea in northern Norway. After six months of careful aging at a secret location on the seabed, these bottles have been retrieved in what marks the first-ever storage of champagne in the cold arctic waters, with temperatures averaging a mere five degrees Celsius.

AIDA Cruises Launches New Employer Branding Campaign #PlaceToWe

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AIDA Cruises has launched a new employer branding campaign, aimed at recruiting and retaining employees. The campaign is titled "#PlaceToWe" and focuses on the unique team experience offered by AIDA. The company's diverse culture, areas of responsibility, and hierarchies are welded together by the team spirit, which is highlighted in the campaign.

Michael Bayley honored with CLIA Lifetime Achievement Award

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Royal Caribbean International's President and CEO, Michael Bayley, has recently been awarded the prestigious Cruise Lines International Association Lifetime Achievement Award at the CLIA Cruise360 event held in Fort Lauderdale from April 18 to April 23. This recognition is reserved for individuals who have dedicated their lifetime to championing the growth and success of the cruise travel industry.

Rare Hybrid Solar Eclipse Witnessed Aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer by Guests and Crew

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On the recent 5-night cruise aboard P&O's Pacific Explorer, passengers and crew were treated to an extraordinary spectacle - a total Hybrid Solar Eclipse. The ship sailed from Fremantle and anchored off the coast of Exmouth, Western Australia, offering an unparalleled view of the eclipse on April 20. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a Hybrid Solar Eclipse that tracked over the North West Cape of Western Australia, including Exmouth.

Meyer Group concept: This is what a cruise ship could look like in the year 2100

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Meyer Group, a global leader in cruise ship construction, has unveiled a futuristic concept of what cruise ships could look like in the year 2100. At the SeaTrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company showcased their "Reverse" cruise ship model, which features drone landing pads, a closed glass facade, and urban gardening areas.