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Ship, Ship, Hooray! UnCruise UnDad Nominations Are Open Just in Time for Father's Day

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Thursday, June 2, 2022
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JUNEAU, Alaska, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US flagged small ship cruise line is calling all UnDads' as nominations begin today for the UnCruise UnDad search celebrating Father's Day. Nominate your "UnDad" and see them featured in the ultimate UnCruise UnDad Adventure. The #SearchForUnDad nominations are open now through midnight on June 19th. The winner will be announced June 20th through the company's social media accounts.

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  • JUNEAU, Alaska, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The US flagged small ship cruise line is calling all UnDads' as nominations begin today for the UnCruise UnDad search celebrating Father's Day.
  • Nominate your "UnDad" and see them featured in the ultimate UnCruise UnDad Adventure.
  • The #SearchForUnDad nominations are open now through midnight on June 19th.
  • CEO of UnCruise Adventures, Captain Dan Blanchard, states, "One of the greatest joys of my life has been being a father.

Cruise Critic Launches New Online Tool to Simplify the Cruise Shopping Experience

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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NEEDHAM, Mass., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic® -- the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community – today announced the launch of a brand-new cruise shopping tool, just in time for summer travel planning. The new tool helps to demystify the complexities of cruise pricing by outlining each deal's incentives and bonus offers, and also leverages Cruise Critic's new deal algorithm to assign each a "Deal Score" to better understand the overall value.

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  • "Based on our research, it's abundantly clear that shopping for a cruise can be an incredibly challenging and complicated experience for travelers," says Mike Ewing, General Manager of Cruise Critic.
  • By using our new tool, travelers are able to better understand what they're getting so they can more confidently book their cruise vacation."
  • Cruise Critic breaks down each deal's inclusions and bonus offers so shoppers can better understand each deal and more clearly see exactly what's included.
  • Cruise Critic is an online cruise guide, offering a comprehensive resource for cruise travelers, from first-time cruisers to avid cruise enthusiasts.

KAYAK gets in on Wave Season with New Partnership with Tripadvisor's Cruise Critic

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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Now, travelers in the U.S. searching for a cruise on KAYAK will have access to Cruise Critic's vast network of cruise itineraries and reviews.

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  • Now, travelers in the U.S. searching for a cruise on KAYAK will have access to Cruise Critic's vast network of cruise itineraries and reviews.
  • As the cruise industry continues to rebound and move towardpre-pandemic levels, interest from travelers looking to book a cruise remains strong.
  • Now, KAYAK users can search and shop for a cruise by destination, cruise line and/or departure month directly on KAYAK.com.
  • Cruise Criticis an online cruise guide, offering a comprehensive resource for cruise travelers, from first-time cruisers to avid cruise enthusiasts.

Hawaii Grants Permission for UnCruise Adventures Winter & Spring Sailings. Small Ship Adventures Continue to Lead in Pandemic.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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UnCruise is the sole small ship company currently operating overnight interisland adventures.

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  • UnCruise is the sole small ship company currently operating overnight interisland adventures.
  • Recent news proved to be a major setback for large ship cruise lines that were forced into canceling cruises in Hawaii until 2022.
  • UnCruise Adventures does not fall into the large cruise ship ranks and has received permission to operate in ports and parks in Hawaii.
  • "It's time to focus on our guest's experience and the people and culture of Hawaii," states UnCruise Adventures owner, Captain Dan Blanchard.

Caribbean Princess Welcomes Guests Back Onboard for a Season of Cruises to the Tropical Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Enthusiastic cruisers set sail today aboard Caribbean Princess from Ft. Lauderdale for a vacation to the Eastern Caribbean, marking the return to service of the next Princess Cruises ship.

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  • SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Enthusiastic cruisers set sail today aboard Caribbean Princess from Ft. Lauderdale for a vacation to the Eastern Caribbean, marking the return to service of the next Princess Cruises ship.
  • "Caribbean Princess marks our eighth cruise ship to return to service and our teammates are thrilled to be serving our guests back onboard," said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
  • All guests sailing on Eastern Caribbean itineraries visit Princess Caysprivateisland resortfor a day of fun, sun, water activities andabeach BBQ, rankedamong the "Top Cruise Line Private Island Destinations" by Cruise Critic.
  • Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at http://www.princess.com/ .

Adventures by Disney Announces Expedition Cruises to the Arctic

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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GLENDALE, Calif., Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Families will journey through fjords and pass ice floes as they explore the spectacular landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Arctic on an all-new Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruise. With voyages beginning in 2023, guests will embark on an exciting adventure with a team of naturalists and Adventure Guides for an unforgettable adventure with the whole family. Select sailings add an extra bit of magic to the adventure with special guests, including former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde who will lead sketching sessions on an upcoming Arctic Expedition Cruise.

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  • More details on Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruises can be found on the Expedition Cruising with Disney page of AdventuresByDisney.com.
  • Sailing aboard intimate, purpose-built ships specially designed to access remote destinations, guests will experience pristine natural wonders and diverse wildlife throughout the adventure on Adventures by Disney Expedition Cruises.
  • With the introduction of the Arctic Expedition Cruise, Adventures by Disney now offers family vacation experiences to both polar regions, each with its own distinctive landscape and wildlife.
  • On all Adventures by Disney expedition cruises, families will relax and play together aboard an intimate expedition ship as a team of Adventure Guides lead engaging programming for adults and Junior Adventurers alike.

Viking Announces Newest Ocean Ship and Three New Itineraries

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today announced its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn , will join the company's award-winning fleet in early 2023.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Viking ( www.viking.com ) today announced its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn , will join the company's award-winning fleet in early 2023.
  • Greenland, Iceland, Norway & Beyond (NEW) Guests can also choose to combine these two new itineraries for an epic 29-day voyage.
  • Viking's award-winning ocean fleet includes Viking Star , Viking Sea , Viking Sky , Viking Orion , Viking Jupiter and Viking Venus .
  • Viking has also been consistently rated the #1 ocean cruise line and one of the best river cruise lines inTravel + Leisure's "World's Best" Awards.

UnCruise Adventures Debuts 2022 VIP Adventure Charter in Collaboration with IRONMAN's Newest Race Destination in Juneau Alaska

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Monday, September 13, 2021
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JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UnCruise Adventures, an innovator in small boat adventure cruising for 25 years, debuts its 12-night VIP Adventure Charter in collaboration with Travel Juneau and IRONMAN Alaska.

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  • JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UnCruise Adventures, an innovator in small boat adventure cruising for 25 years, debuts its 12-night VIP Adventure Charter in collaboration with Travel Juneau and IRONMAN Alaska.
  • The long-distance triathlon recently added Juneau, Alaska to its global race portfolio creating an Alaskan first.
  • UnCruise Adventures was selected as the exclusive small boat operator to collaborate with both Travel Juneau and IRONMAN Alaska to offer a taste of adventure in the Alaskan outback.
  • The VIP Adventure Charter is offered on the 86 passenger, Wilderness Legacy sailing Juneau to Seattle on a 12-night itinerary through Canada and Alaska's Inside Passage.

Maison Luxe to Commit Additional Capital for Its Multi-Million Dollar Relationship with Signet International Group

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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These brands fit well with our longer-term plans to expand our footprint in the luxury goods marketplace.

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  • These brands fit well with our longer-term plans to expand our footprint in the luxury goods marketplace.
  • We continue to believe our Signet partnership provides a key piece of the puzzle as we progress toward selling luxury goods and services direct to customers.
  • It is important to note that Signet has strong relationships with cruise partners such as Harding, and Princess Cruises.
  • "After alcohol and gambling, a cruise ship's third main source of revenue comes from consumer dollars spent onboard," according to Cruise Critic.

Tripadvisor to Host First Quarter 2021 Conference Call on May 7, 2021

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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b"Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform*, helps hundreds of millions of people each month** become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip.

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