Water transport

AmaWaterways' Revolutionary Ship, AmaMagna, Welcomes First Guests On The Danube River

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Thursday, May 9, 2019
Geography of Europe, Rivers, Water, Rivers of Romania, River cruise, Water transport, Danube, Cruising, Creativity

"Dreams are fueled by an individual's passion but usually accomplished through the creativity and hard work of many," said Schreiner.

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  • "Dreams are fueled by an individual's passion but usually accomplished through the creativity and hard work of many," said Schreiner.
  • Equally excited were first-time river cruisers like Barry Blake, traveling with the High Country Charity Foundation/Elk River Club group from Minnesota, who remarked "WOW!
  • AmaMagna's itineraries include Romantic Danube, Melodies of the Danube and Christmas Markets on the Danube.
  • AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation highlighted with the launch of AmaMagna, which at twice the width of traditional river ships, offers a new dimension in luxury river cruising.

Galley's Food Production Software Earns Rare Gold User Experience Awards

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Data-driven, Neologisms, Galley, Restaurant, Watercraft, Vehicles, Water transport

Traditionally, business owners have relied on intuition and gut feeling to run their businessesmuch to their financial demise.

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  • Traditionally, business owners have relied on intuition and gut feeling to run their businessesmuch to their financial demise.
  • Software that attempts to infuse data-driven decision making into restaurants has been limited to poorly repurposed accounting software, not something chefs want to use.
  • Created by Galley Solutions and designed in partnership with MJD Interactive, Galley recently earned two gold awards at the annual San Diego American Advertising Awards, a prestigious design competition, for 'User Experience' and 'B2B Mobile Website'.
  • Galley is commercial kitchen back-of-house software that helps restaurants, caterers, and other types of food businesses collect and understand the food data behind their operations to empower them to make more profitable, data-driven decisions.

Värde and Landbridge Announce Sale and Lease Back of VLCC

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Energy, Oil, Gas, Supply chain management, Transport, Maritime, Professional services, Finance, Retail, Admiralty law, Ship management, Bareboat charter, Leasing, Ship chartering, Yachting, Vehicle Research and Development Establishment, Chartering, Economy, Transport, Water transport

Vrde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, and Landbridge VLCC International (Landbridge), a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Chinese industrial company Landbridge Group, today announced a sale and lease back transaction of a very large crude carrier (VLCC), arranged by Pareto Securities (Pareto).

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  • Vrde Partners, a leading global alternative investment firm, and Landbridge VLCC International (Landbridge), a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Chinese industrial company Landbridge Group, today announced a sale and lease back transaction of a very large crude carrier (VLCC), arranged by Pareto Securities (Pareto).
  • Landbridge will continue to operate the vessel under a bareboat charter, before repurchasing the vessel at the conclusion of the charter period.
  • We are pleased to begin a financing relationship with Vrde, a firm with diverse expertise and a long history in shipping.
  • Now in its third decade, Vrde employs more than 300 people globally with regional headquarters in Minneapolis, London and Singapore.

Princess Cruises Introduces McKinley "Mac" The Moose New Plush Character Friend of Stanley the Bear

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Friday, April 26, 2019
Carnival Corporation & plc, Princess Cruises, Santa Clarita, California, McKinley, Denali Depot, Cruise ships, Ships, Water transport, Service industries

McKinley, in reference to Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodgeor "Denali" the highest mountain peak in North America, was named by Princess Cruises Facebook fans in the cruise line's "Name Stanley's Friend Contest," receiving more than 2,400 entries.

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  • McKinley, in reference to Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodgeor "Denali" the highest mountain peak in North America, was named by Princess Cruises Facebook fans in the cruise line's "Name Stanley's Friend Contest," receiving more than 2,400 entries.
  • So when Stanley stopped by on a Princess Alaska cruisetour, McKinley asked if he could join his friend at sea.
  • Stanley will be joined by Mac onboard Princess Cruises 2019 Alaska sailings starting in May.
  • Plush Stanley and Mac will be available for purchase on board in The Shops of Princess for $24.95, with a portion of the proceeds from sales supporting PAWS: Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor.

Forbes: Carnival Corporation, Among America's Best Large Employers, No. 1 in Cruise Industry

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Carnival Corporation & plc, Cruise lines, Shipping companies, Water transport, Seabourn Cruise Line, Cunard Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Arison family, Carnival House

Forbes, one of the world's top business news sources, annually compiles an exclusive listing of the best 1,000 large and midsized U.S. employers across 25 industries.

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  • Forbes, one of the world's top business news sources, annually compiles an exclusive listing of the best 1,000 large and midsized U.S. employers across 25 industries.
  • Carnival Corporation which has nine global cruise brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn in the U.S. was ranked as the top overall cruise company on the list.
  • This is the second consecutive year Carnival Corporation and its cruise line brands have been recognized as one of the highest rated travel and leisure companies, ranking No.
  • Being recognized once again by Forbes as one of America's best large companies is an honor for all of us at Carnival Corporation."

Filmmaker John Landis and Costume Designer and Historian Deborah Nadoolman Landis, PhD Join Cunard Insights Program

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Ships, Deborah Nadoolman Landis, John Landis, Landis, Ocean liners, Cunard Line, Shipping companies, RMS Queen Mary 2, Water transport

VALENCIA, Calif., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has announced that celebrated film director John Landis and master costume designer, historian and professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis will sail on flagship liner Queen Mary 2 as part of the luxury cruise line's renowned Insights program on a Transatlantic Crossing, August 18-25, 2019 (M925).

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has announced that celebrated film director John Landis and master costume designer, historian and professor Deborah Nadoolman Landis will sail on flagship liner Queen Mary 2 as part of the luxury cruise line's renowned Insights program on a Transatlantic Crossing, August 18-25, 2019 (M925).
  • Landis was the Executive Producer on the HBO comedy Dream On and in 2008 won an Emmy for his HBO documentary Mr.
  • Professor Landis is the Director of the David C. Copley Center for Costume Design at the UCLA School of Theater, Film & Television.
  • "Continuing Cunard's 'Stars Aboard' legacy, we are thrilled to welcome iconic film director John Landis, and esteemed costume designer, Deborah Nadoolman Landis onboard Queen Mary 2's August 18th Transatlantic Crossing," said Josh Leibowitz, SVP Cunard North America.

Princess Cruises Returns to Tahiti for Fall 2020 Cruise Season

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Ships, Cruise ships, Cruise lines, Carnival Corporation & plc, Water transport, Pacific Princess, Princess Cruises, Maritime transport

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In 2020, Princess Cruises guests will enjoy the welcoming spirit and idyllic islands of French Polynesia when the cruise line returns to Tahiti with the intimate Pacific Princess, offering a series of roundtrip cruises for the first time since 2015.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., April 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --In 2020, Princess Cruises guests will enjoy the welcoming spirit and idyllic islands of French Polynesia when the cruise line returns to Tahiti with the intimate Pacific Princess, offering a series of roundtrip cruises for the first time since 2015.
  • "Tahiti and French Polynesia lure travelers from all over the world seeking pure unspoiled paradise, snorkeling, swimming adventures and relaxation," said Jan Swartz Princess Cruises president.
  • "With our return to Tahiti in 2020, Princess Cruises offers the best way to explore this remote island life aboard our intimate Pacific Princess."
  • A 19- or 29-day Hawaii & Tahiti Grand Adventure cruise departs Vancouver Sept. 16, 2020 and a 25- or 35-day Tahiti, South America & Panama Canal Crossing departs Tahiti on Nov. 14 or 24, 2020.

Aggressor River Cruises® Offers Adventures of a Lifetime Exploring the History and Mythos of the Nile River

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Human activities, Transport, River cruise, Rivers, Water transport, Humans, Cruising, Aggressor

Aggressor is celebrating its first river cruise destination, the Nile River, with special introductory pricing for travel through the end of 2019.

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  • Aggressor is celebrating its first river cruise destination, the Nile River, with special introductory pricing for travel through the end of 2019.
  • Aggressor now brings its talents for uniquely crafted luxury experiences to river cruising with the addition of Aggressor River Cruises.
  • Aggressor now brings its talents for uniquely crafted luxury experiences to river cruising with Aggressor River Cruises.
  • With only 16 guests attended by 12 staff members delivering five-star Aggressor service, Aggressor River Cruises' Nile Queen is truly an intimate excursion through history.

Norwegian Cruise Line Doubles Cruise Giveaways And Adds To Grand Prizing For 'Giving Joy' Teacher Recognition Initiative

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Monday, April 8, 2019
Cruise ships, Ships, Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Joy, Cruise, Service industries, Water transport

Known as the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line launched the campaign to celebrate the North American debut of its 15th ship, Norwegian Joy, which embarked on her transpacific voyage last Saturday, April 6.

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  • Known as the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line launched the campaign to celebrate the North American debut of its 15th ship, Norwegian Joy, which embarked on her transpacific voyage last Saturday, April 6.
  • Norwegian Cruise Line's 'Giving Joy' campaign, which celebrates the intersection of travel and education, runs through April 12, 2019.
  • For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line and to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com .
  • As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for over 52 years.