American World Traveler Summer 2017 Issue

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C r u i s e N e w s
Norwegian, Alibaba
Partner to Enter
China Cruise
Market
Norwegian Cruise Lines recently
announced that it was partnering
with Chinese commerce giant
Alibaba Group to help the cruise
line reach customers in the growing
China market. The partnership will see Alibaba supporting Norwegian Cruise
Line with customer engagement, online-to-offline experiences, and data
insights. The new 3,883-passenger Norwegian Joy will begin sailing from
Shanghai at the end of June. The ship is Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship custom-designed
for the Chinese market, combining the best of the East and the
West. The ship will officially be christened during an event in Shanghai on June
27, featuring Chinese pop star Wang Leehom.
www.ncl.com
Crystal Announces Complete Redesigns of
Symphony & Serenity
The most awarded luxury ships in the world are set to undergo their most extensive
redesigns in their respective histories, as Crystal unveils the complete plans for
Crystal Symphony’s and Crystal Serenity’s dry dock transformations. In what the
company is calling the “Evolution of Crystal
Luxury,” in 2017 and 2018, Crystal will
embark on the multi-million-dollar investment
that will see the two ships reimagined
to new standards of innovative luxury. The
plans for Crystal’s two ocean ships are the
latest in its tremendous brand expansion,
which will also see new river yachts, new
ocean-going vessels and a privatelyowned
Boeing 777 join the fleet in the next
three years.
www.crystalcruises.com
Avalon Widens the
Possibilities to Sail Asia’s
Most Narrow Waterways
A journey on one of Asia’s great
rivers offers a tapestry of fascinating
sights, colorful cultures and
ancient traditions. A journey on
Avalon Waterways’ smaller ships
widens the possibilities, getting travelers closer to all the must-see sights and introducing
them to new destinations, locals and their way of life. On the heels of unveiling two,
NEW 36-guest Suite Ships® on the Irrawaddy and Mekong Rivers in two years, Avalon
Waterways has announced plans to cruise farther into the Far East by increasing its fleet
– and vacation portfolio – with another Suite Ship for the Mekong River – the Avalon
Saigon – and new ways to see and explore Southeast Asia.
www.avalonwaterways.com
The re-imagined Delfin III (formerly
the Amazon Discovery) launched earlier
this year and offers three, four
and six-night cruises in 2017 through
the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve,
the largest and most richly diverse
area in the Amazon region.
The vessel provides guests with an
immersive rainforest experience while
treating them to the highest level of
luxury. The ship has a capacity for up
to 43 passengers and is furnished
with the finest details: hardwood
floors, designer furniture, and handmade
Peruvian artifacts. Guests have
the option of four room classes: on
the first deck there are eight suites
complete with floor to ceiling
panoramic windows, plus two spacious
corner suites facing out the
front of the ship. The second deck is
comprised of 10 upper suites and the
largest suite, the Owner's Suite. The
top deck features a beautiful
indoor/outdoor lounge, sundeck with
plunge pool, a spa and gym, and
bar.
www.delfinamazoncruises.com
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