Oceania Cruises partnered with Royal Theatrical Productions to feature the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber aboard the line's Riviera, which will debut in May of 2012. The production, titled "Now and Forever — The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,” will feature music from Webber's famous shows such as CATS, The Phantom of the Opera and its sequel Love Never Dies, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Jesus Christ Superstar. Apart from the music of Webber, Riviera will also feature three other performances: Up in Flames, showcasing the music of Elton John and Billy Joel; The Dawning of Aquarius, a 60s revue; and Rock On, a love story with a rock-and-roll vibe.
Norwegian Cruise Line named Avoya Travel its Home-Based Agency of the Year for 2011. This year is the third time Avoya Travel has received this award from Norwegian, previously receiving it in 2007 and 2006. The award was delivered by executive vice president of Norwegian, Andy Stuart.
Great American Steamboat Company is partnering with Signature Travel Network to develop sales and marketing initiatives that include co-operative marketing, travel agent educational opportunities and agent training programs. Additionally, the two companies will support breast cancer education and research with an in-kind donation by the Great American Steamboat Company to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a charity of choice for Signature Travel Network.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises released a full-color brochure detailing 14 months of itineraries between March 2012 through May 2013. The new 234-page Voyage Collection features cruises to destinations including Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and the Americas on the all-suite Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator. The brochure also highlights the number of free unlimited shore excursions offered on each sailing.