Cruise
Silversea Cruises Is Making It Seamless
Silversea Cruises has introduced new direct private charter flights for 28 Arctic and Greenland sailings in 2023 and 2024. Guests sailing on select Silver Endeavour, Silver Wind, and Silver Cloud voyages will benefit from a more seamless journey via London, New York, Montreal, and Oslo to some of the Arctic’s most remote destinations – such as Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq, Pond Inlet, and more. The latest innovation from Silversea Cruises enhances ultra-luxury cruising’s most diverse and extensive Arctic offering, which comprises 37 itineraries to over 110 destinations...
A Little Mystery From Uniworld With Limited Edition Collection
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is introducing its Limited Edition Collection, which includes one-time sailings and offerings with just one or two special departures per year. Limited Edition cruises are Uniworld-exclusive experiences with special programming, from surprise sailings to themed cruises and more. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, said: “Our Limited-Edition Collection is full of incredible journeys, created to bring likeminded travellers together for extra special trips that are unique to our portfolio. The collection includes...
Celebrity Brings Fasano Aboard
Agnes Fasano is joining Celebrity Cruises as its Global Marketing Manager for Corporate Groups, Charters & Gift Cards. Fasano will be responsible for overseeing the execution of Celebrity’s global marketing and gift card strategy for the Corporate Meeting, Incentive & Charter business. Ron Gulaskey, AVP Corporate Sales & Charters at Celebrity Cruises, said: “All I can say is WOW, ever since I met Agnes, 12+ years ago I dreamt of the day our brand and department could be so blessed to have her make the leap to our brand”, she is so smart, so creative, so talented...
Trevello Travel Group Is Just Cruising Along
The plan is clearly working. Back in December 2022, Trevello Travel Group rolled plans to increase its emphasis on cruise business, with Caroline Hay leading that effort. The endeavour to expand its cruise sales has already yielded positive results as the group is seeing increased sales well over year end 2019 sales figures with most of their cruise line partners. According to Hay: “Trevello’s dedicated Cruise department is the only one of its kind in the Canadian Host Agency space and we’re committed to keeping up with the latest industry trends and providing the best...
Scenic Eclipse II Completes Successful Sea Trials
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours’ newest ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse II, has successfully completed its sea trials and has now returned to the 3. Maj shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia for final fit out in advance of its inaugural sailing on April 13. The much-anticipated 114-suite ship was put through its paces over two weekend sessions in February in the northern Adriatic between Croatia and Italy. The sea trials are a significant milestone in the launch of Scenic Eclipse II, demonstrating the ship’s performance with a series of checks on speed, stability and...
Celestyal Acquires New Ship
Celestyal has confirmed the acquisition of a new vessel. Originally built as the Ryndam for Holland America Line and more recently operating for P&O Australia, the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey will undergo an extensive, €20 million (approximately $21 million), refurbishment and technical maintenance overhaul before entering service. Chris Theophilides, CEO, said: “While the global events of the past few years have placed our growth plans on pause, the positive industry outlook along with strong bookings for the coming season, provides Celestyal with the opportunity to...
Windstar Lifting COVID Vax Requirement June 1
Windstar Cruises will lift its COVID-19 vaccine requirement on June 1, 2023, no longer requiring guests to be vaccinated against the virus in order to sail with the small ship cruise line. Crew, however, will still be required to be vaccinated and will be tested upon their first arrival to work, during their first week, and as needed moving forward. Windstar Cruises President Christopher Prelog said: “We’ve invested in and improved our health and safety processes, including upgrading the HVAC systems on all of our ships, which has led to a cleaner and safer environment on board....
Emerald Unveils 2024 Europe River Cruise Collection
Emerald Cruises has unveiled its 2024 Europe river cruise collection, including a selection of Epic Voyages -- multi-river itineraries up to 23 days in length and perfect for travellers looking to maximize vacation time -- and two new sailings that offer fresh takes on Europe’s most popular rivers. Travel agents can order Emerald Cruises’ brochures by going to www.envoynetworks.ca. The new brochure price grids include special Early Booking Promotions valid until July 31, 2023. The Super Earlybird offer includes return international airfare on sailings of eight-days or longer...