For the first time ever, Japanese cruise line MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES, with a 140-year legacy and part of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, is open for sale in North America. This luxury Japanese cruise product is completely different than any other cruise product by offering “FUNATABI - Beautiful Encounters with Japan,” enabling guests to connect with the people, natural wonders and treasured traditions of Japan.

 

Distinct Cruises International  will support the sales expansion of the cruise line’s new ship, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI, with a targeted sales and marketing campaign in the United States and Canada aimed to increase awareness among travel agents of the newest and most unique product available in the cruise market today.   

 

About MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES:

Rooted in Japanese heritage, nature and traditions, from the blue sea, MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES connects people with the wonders of nature and Japanese culture to enrich people’s lives and secure a happier and more sustainable future. MITSUI OCEAN CRUISES is the brand of the MOL Cruises, Ltd, with a 140-year legacy in Japan and is part of the Mitsui O.S.K. Lines. Ltd. (MOL) group of companies. It operates a fleet of two cruise ships - NIPPON MARU and the newest luxury cruise ship, MITSUI OCEAN FUJI.

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About DISTINCT CRUISES INTERNATIONAL "DCI": 

A full-service hospitality sales and marketing firm, founded by long-time travel industry executive Albert Hartigan. DCI and Albert bring 30+ years of media, marketing and sales experience with deep relationships across the global cruise and hospitality space. Albert has held senior management positions with major publishing and digital travel brands, including Conde Nast, The New Yorker, Gourmet,  Travelocity.com and NorthStar Travel Media.

Albert's advised private equity firms with travel and leisure M&A, due diligence and has partnered with best-in-class cruise lines, destinations, tour companies, affinity, consortia across ( B2B and B2C)  verticals.