Cruise
Craighead Named Godmother of Emerald Sakara
Emerald Cruises has announced that Kelly Craighead, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has been named godmother of Emerald Sakara, the line’s second ocean-going luxury yacht, due to launch in August. The naming ceremony will take place on Dec. 2, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jo-Lee Shantz, Emerald Cruises’ Director of Marketing Ocean Cruises, Canada, said: “Kelly portrays perfectly what we find special about Emerald Sakara, whose translated name means ‘thoughts become things,’ a meaning that represents both how we designed and...
Uniworld Unveils Post-Cruise Extensions In Greece
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is expanding its portfolio in Europe to a new destination, adding two post-cruise extensions in Greece, available to book now for travel this summer and fall. Passengers can select a 3-night extension to Athens or a 5-night extension to Athens and Santorini, available as add-ons to Uniworld’s Italian itineraries: Milan, Venice & The Jewels of Veneto, Venice & The Jewels of Veneto and Cruise & Rail: Venice & The Swiss Alps. The new Greece offerings join Uniworld’s existing portfolio of pre- and post-cruise extensions,...
AmaWaterways, Backroads Continue To Collaborate
AmaWaterways and Backroads have unveiled the 2023 and 2024 lineup of more than 140 European river cruise departures featuring Backroads enhanced biking tours. During this eighth year of collaboration, guests can join these designated departures that bring Backroads best-in-class bike adventure tours to the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers of Bordeaux; the Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine Rivers; and the Dutch & Belgian Waterways. Backroads Founder & President, Tom Hale, said: “Being active by day while living aboard a luxurious ship and unpacking just one time makes...
New Experiences From Seabourn in Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Seabourn is offering travellers itineraries that will allow them to explore the Caribbean, Asia and Arabia between fall 2024 and winter/spring 2025. Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation will take guests on more than 40 sailings to hidden harbours, marquee ports, and must-experience destinations, including new stops and ports Seabourn has not visited in five years. The itineraries, fares and complete details of Seabourn's fall 2024 through winter 2025 schedule can be found on Seabourn’s website. Seabourn Ovation will sail to the sunny Caribbean and visit a number of...
AmaWaterways Extends Land Package, AirPlus Promo
AmaWaterways has extended its popular pre- or post-cruise Complimentary Land Package offer on select itineraries in 2023 and 2024, as well as its fixed price airfares on select Europe departures with a new offer, AirPlus. Travellers who reserve their river cruises by June 30, 2023 will enjoy extra savings, while extending their vacations with a complimentary two-, three- or four-night land package. When reserving their next river cruise with AmaWaterways, the limited-time AirPlus offer allows travellers to enjoy economy airfare at C$1,099 from all major Canada gateways on a...
NCL Names Chernesky As SVP North America Sales
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that John Chernesky will succeed Todd Hamilton as the brand’s Senior Vice President of Sales for North America, as Hamilton steps into a new strategic role, Senior Vice President of New Ventures, at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), the parent company for the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands. Chernesky, a cruise industry veteran, joins NCL on the heels of a record-breaking start to 2023 as the brand began the year in a better booked position than ever before. With a reputation of...
Discover Holland America’s West Coast Sailings
Holland America Line has opened cruise bookings for its 2024-2025 West Coast season from San Diego, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sailings from the two North American homeports allow guests to see the world from their doorstep, without international air or by taking an easy flight from Canada. Travellers can set out from the West Coast to explore Mexico, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast and the Panama Canal on five ships across 42 cruises. Sailings are roundtrip from San Diego, roundtrip from Vancouver, or begin or end in either of the two ports. Beth...
Lutoff-Perlo Takes On New Role At Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group has announced that after an illustrious tenure at the helm of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo will transition to Vice Chair, External Affairs for Royal Caribbean Group, effective May 1. In her new role, Lutoff-Perlo will continue reporting to Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty. Laura Hodges Bethge, currently executive vice president, shared services operations, will become the next brand president of Celebrity Cruises. Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, said: “Lisa has been instrumental in transforming the...