Carl Pettit

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Saint Lawrence River Sees Uptick in Cruise Ship Visits

Nov 9, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

During the 2023 cruising season, more than 40 vessels docked for more than 400 combined days across the main cruise ports found along the Saint Lawrence River, surpassing officials’ post-pandemic recovery expectations. This is a great indication of the region’s recovery as well as how attractive the area is for cruise travel.
Carnival Honors Houston and Galveston Military Heroes

Nov 7, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

Carnival Cruise Line and the Houston Veterans Administration honored more than 100 local veterans for Veterans Day on Monday, November 6, hosting a reception and luncheon onboard Carnival Breeze, as well as offering these national heroes a memorial coin in thanks for their service. On November 6, 2023, Carnival Cruise Line collaborated with the Houston Veterans Administration to honor over 150 local veterans on the company’s 130,000-gross-ton Carnival Breeze.
MSC Group's Newest Ship Debuts in South Florida

Nov 6, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, EXPLORA I, the inaugural 63,900-gross-ton ship from MSC Group’s Explora Journeys division, was unveiled in South Florida at PortMiami. The vessel, set to embark on its upcoming Caribbean season, is the first of six luxury ships planned by Explora Journeys over the next several years. EXPLORA I, from Explora Journeys, arrived at PortMiami on November 4, 2023, for her maiden voyage to South Florida.
Bahamas Tourism Rebounds with Surge in Arrivals

Nov 1, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

The Bahamas has been enjoying a substantial increase in tourism in 2023 as holidaymakers flock to this sunny island nation, with visitor levels reaching pre-pandemic numbers, including nearly 6 million cruise travelers that make up the bulk of the guests in the Bahamas.
Bahamas Tourism Rebounds with Surge in Arrivals

Nov 1, 2023 | bahamasentertainmentdaily.com | Carl Pettit

The Bahamas has been enjoying a substantial increase in tourism in 2023 as holidaymakers flock to this sunny island nation, with visitor levels reaching pre-pandemic numbers, including nearly 6 million cruise travelers that make up the bulk of the guests in the Bahamas.
New Zealand Port Expects Record Visitors With Strong Growth

Oct 31, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

Wellington, the busiest port in New Zealand, anticipates over 200,000 visitors during the 2023/2024 summer cruise season, after witnessing robust economic growth in 2023 as well. This is a strong comeback for cruising in the region and shows the growing demand for trips to this highly desirable destination.
Western Canada Cruise Port Sets 2023 Record

Oct 30, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority concluded its 2023 season with fewer cruise ships visiting this year — although the port actually processed a record number of passengers due to higher occupancy levels. This led to an impressive season and an economic boom for the popular cruise port. The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, located in Victoria on Vancouver Island in Canada’s British Columbia, finished its 2023 cruise season on October 29, 2023, posting some impressive results.
Carnival Ranks Among Top Employers for Third Year Running

Oct 25, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

Forbes has once again recognized Carnival Corporation as a stellar international employer that promotes a positive workplace and outstanding employment opportunities. The company has made the magazine’s list of best global employers of 2023. On October 24, 2023, for the third year in a row, Carnival Corporation was lauded in Forbes’ 2023 annual roster of exceptional global employers.
Princess Cruises' Flagship to Homeport in Sydney

Oct 24, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

Princess Cruises has revealed that the company’s flagship, Discovery Princess, their most ambitious vessel in a half-century, will be based in Sydney, Australia for the 2025/26 summer season. In an announcement that should please cruise holiday enthusiasts, Princess Cruises’ most impressive ship to date, the 145,000-gross-ton Discovery Princess, will spend its inaugural summer season in Australia, sailing out of Sydney.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Makes Sydney Debut

Oct 23, 2023 | cruisehive.com | Carl Pettit

Royal Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas has recently debuted in Sydney, kicking off a busy six-month summer season — along with many other cruise operators — Down Under just as summer holidays in the Southern Hemisphere are heating up. On October 22, 2023, the 90,090-gross-ton Brilliance of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, made its debut port call in Sydney, Australia.