For travellers who want to book a vacation in advance, they can now book Costa Cruises departures from December 2024 through March 2025.
The cruise company will be offering a diverse selection of itineraries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates during that time, in addition to the new 2025 Around the World cruise that departs in December 2024.
In the Mediterranean, Costa Toscana will set sail on weeklong cruises exploring Italy, France, Spain, the Balearic Islands and Sicily, with several extended calls giving guests more time ashore. The itinerary includes...
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering savings of up to CAD$4000 for customers that purchase cruise and air together on select 2023 itineraries.
Uniworld’s offer gives guests the freedom to choose any flights or airline bookable through the Uniworld air team, without affecting their savings.
The offer is valid on new bookings made now through July 31, 2023 for travel through 2023. Almost all Uniworld itineraries are included in this offer, with the exception of select departure dates.
Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, said that:...
AmaWaterways has released its 2024 Heart of the River brochure as it sets a course to Europe, Egypt, Asia, Colombia and Africa.
The new brochure is available to order from the AmaWaterways website in print version or download immediately in digital format.
In the year ahead, the company will continue on it path forward with new ships, itineraries and land packages, including the launch of the world’s longest river cruises in Europe, Seven River Journeys, the first-ever major river cruise along the Magdalena River in Colombia, and the all-new culinary-themed Flavors of...
TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises has announced that it is partnering with Virgin Voyages.
Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “People’s desire to travel is stronger than ever, and our partnership with Virgin Voyages enables us to fulfill the demand for exciting cruise experiences.”
Tanious continued: “It is our unwavering priority to provide travellers with the exceptional cruise vacations they seek, while continuously adding value to our travel agent partners. Through our collaboration with Virgin Voyages, we are committed to delivering unforgettable journeys filled...
As it embarked on its first sailing of the Europe summer season, Carnival Pride sported the signature Carnival red, white and blue hull design for the first time, after undergoing extensive enhancements that include bow-to-stern upgrades to enhance accessibility on the ship for guests with disabilities.
And to mark the occasion, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse visited the ship in Barcelona, before it set sail.
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “I’m so proud of our team. They have done amazing work...
Following 3 years of construction, the Nassau Cruise Port opened its doors to cruisers sailing to Nassau at the end of May 2023.
Featuring a sixth berth and new terminal building, the port is now home to a Junkanoo museum, event and entertainment spaces, a 3,500-seat amphitheatre, a living coral exhibit, local stores and new food and beverage facilities.
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, said: “The new Nassau Cruise Port offers a whole new experience for cruise visitors. Not only will Bahamian culture shine...
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 June, providing significant savings through the exchange rate.
The incentive had been set to expire at the end of May and additional information is available at https://www.rivierarivercruises.com/.
With the at-par incentive, for example, a Blue Danube river cruise with a price of $2,929 USD per person...
Emerald Cruises Canada has announced it will be hosting 30 complimentary “Explore the Extraordinary” travel showcase events across Canada in May and June.
The sessions are designed for both travel advisors and consumers interested in learning more about the small ship cruise line’s exciting range of river cruise destinations and the benefits of small ship cruising.
With eight branded Star-Ships sailing the rivers of Europe and one on the Mekong on Southeast Asia, Emerald Cruises offers a diverse range of river cruise itineraries.
These showcases, led by Emerald Cruises’...
Travel trade types were hosted at a game between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at The Rogers Centre in Toronto on May 15, 2023. Along with good food, good friends and a good ball game, the evening also celebrated the new partnership between the New York Yankees and the One World Observatory New York.
Seen in the photo, from l to r, are Hayley Coriaty - Manager, Tourism and Trade Sales at One World Observatory and Kyle Hutchinson - Senior Director, Ticket Sales, Service, Tourism & Business Strategies for the New York Yankees.
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Scenic is hosting 30 “Stories for Life” travel showcase events across Canada in May and June, including three French-speaking shows in Quebec.
The Ultra-Luxury River Cruise Showcase puts experts in front of the participants to offer insights into the river cruising experience and the benefits of small ship cruising, how Scenic’s extensive range of handcrafted enriching river voyages and products can provide guests with “Stories for Life,” and even offer up some of their own favorites.
Insights, knowledge and inspiration are the buzz words as the experts answer...