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Agents Can Set Sail To Antarctic With Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic has just launched a competition for travel advisors to live the full Antarctic cultural expedition cruise experience themselves. The rules are simple. Each travel agency needs to book a minimum of three staterooms on Swan Hellenic’s 2023-24 Antarctic Cruises for its travel Advisor/s who made a booking to be entered. Then, each advisor receives one entry in the Prize Draw for every stateroom booking they have made. There are no limits to the travel advisors’ chances. If they book three staterooms, they treble their odds, getting three entries and so on. And with...
Riviera River Cruises Extends At-Par Incentive Through July
Riviera River Cruises is extending its at-par incentive for Canadian travel advisors to book clients on its European river cruises for an additional month. Riviera will continue accepting bookings for 2023 departures in CAD equivalent to prices listed in USD through the end of July, providing significant savings through the exchange rate. The incentive had been set to expire at the end of June. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America, said: “Booking in Canadian dollars at par with U.S. prices remains a great way to...
Celestyal Journey Sets Sail In September
Following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and technical overhaul, Celestyal has announced that its new ship, Celestyal Journey, will begin sailing on Sept. 2, 2023. The Celestyal Journey has seven dining venues, eight bars and lounges, sun decks, two pools and a deck dedicated to wellness. It has 630 Dream Suites and Cosmos Cabins and its first ever penthouse with private terrace, the Stargazer Suite. There are 120 Junior Dream Suites and 28 Grand Dream Suites, all with balconies. The ship has 80% outside cabins, with 55% exterior Cosmos Cabins. As a mid-size ship, the...
A Bonus From Emerald Cruises To Celebrate Canada Day
Emerald Cruises is celebrating Canada Day, offering bonuses on its array of 2024 Europe river cruises and 2023-2024 yacht sailings in the Caribbean. Guests booking any 2024 Europe river cruise departing in July or August will receive a complimentary Platinum Drinks Package including wine, beer and cocktails valued at up to $1,200 CAD per couple depending on length of cruise. And for those who pay in full 10 months prior to departure can also take advantage of the current Super Earlybird cruise and fly offer, which includes free round-trip economy air. As well, guests who book a...
Celebrity Cruises Unveils New Caribbean Program
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a revamped Caribbean program for the Summer 2024 season. Beginning in April 2024, passengers will be able to sail on the Celebrity Beyond and Celebrity Reflection as they begin to call the tropics home; doubling the brand’s number of year-round Caribbean sailings and introducing the first weekend itineraries, with both ships offering guests the opportunity to experience a ‘Perfect Day at CocoCay’ for the first time. Laura Hodges Bethge, President of Celebrity Cruises, said: “Our customers are consistently asking for more opportunities to...
Book Early, Be Rewarded By Scenic
Scenic has unveiled its full 2024 Europe River Cruising brochure featuring new river cruise collections, Danube sailings, two Scenic Enrich experiences, and over 50 new Scenic Freechoice excursions. And Scenic is offering agents’ clients who book early some rewards, including free Premium Economy or free or reduced Economy airfare (or an air credit of up to CAD $2,100 per person) plus fare savings of up to $1,500 per person. Through Aug. 31, additional bonus savings of CAD $450 per person are available when booking a select Rhine, Main, Danube & Moselle river cruise departing...
Virgin Voyages Expands Partnership With JLo
Virgin Voyages Chief Celebrations Officer, Jennifer Lopez wants everyone to do one thing -- quit making excuses and start celebrating more. In fact, JLo is personally inviting her fans and fellow travellers everywhere to use Jen A.I. to convince their crew to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime on the high seas. With leisure travel is back in full force for the first time in years, all of those who were forced to press pause on celebrations are officially being summoned once again. Now, Jen A.I. is entering the chat. While Jennifer can’t call everyone – because global...
NCL Names Fonsi As Godfather Of Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that GRAMMY nominated, and five-time Latin GRAMMY winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Luis Fonsi, will serve as the godfather of its newest ship, Norwegian Viva, the second ship of the Brand’s groundbreaking Prima Class. The Norwegian Viva will be christened in Miami before homeporting in San Juan, Puerto Rico this fall. Best known for his extensive list of radio hits including the award-winning, global chart-topping hit, "Despacito," which was featured on Billboard’s "Hot Latin Song" list for a record-breaking 56...