Cruise
Hurtigruten Expeditions Updates COVID Protocols
Hurtigruten Expeditions has updated, adjusted and simplified the Covid-19 protocols. The main change is removing pre-departure testing across all departures and ships -- except for Antarctica expedition cruises -- effective no later than Oct. 1. For Antarctica expedition cruises, guests must still provide a proof of a negative COVID-19 test to embark the ships. Hurtigruten Expeditions will arrange for tests for all guests during the transfer from either Santiago, Chile, or Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cruise-only guests in Antarctica who travel to Ushuaia or Punta Arenas...
American Queen Voyages Picks D’Aoust As President
Cynthia D’Aoust has joined American Queen Voyages as its new President. D’Aoust joins AQV has nearly 40 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry including previously serving as the President of Hospitality for Cape Resorts Management Company and Global President & CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA.) She will commence the role beginning on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Kevin Rabbitt, chief executive officer, Hornblower Group, said: “Hornblower Group is committed to the expansion of American Queen Voyages, as evidenced by the substantial...
Sell Three, Sail Free
Emerald Cruises Canada's latest promotion is offering Canadian travel advisors a chance to earn themselves a free European river cruise and all they have to do is make bookings on the brand’s most popular itineraries. With the “Sell Three, Sail Free” promotion, travel advisors who make three bookings on any 2023, Emerald Cruises’ sailing on the Rhine, Main or Danube Rivers will receive a free, eight-day sailing for two. Bookings must be made between Oct. 1 and Nov.15, 2022 to qualify. When the bookings are confirmed and deposited, advisors can enter the booking numbers...
We’re Full Of Ships
TravelBrands Encore Cruises has launched a new cruise campaign that it’s calling ‘We’re Full of Ships.’ The promotion features ‘significant offers’ from top cruise lines and runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12. With participation from some of the most sought-after cruise lines, cruisers will be able to enjoy up to a $100 gas gift card and up to a $400 air discount. For 6-night or longer sailings in balcony staterooms and above with Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Costa, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America, Margaritaville at Sea, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess...
Celestyal Adds To North American Team
Celestyal has announced the appointment of Jon Grutzner as vice president, business development – North America and Michelle Suker to the position of business development manager- southeastern, U.S. Grutzner will be responsible for Celestyal’s North American business development, reporting to Leslie Peden, chief commercial officer. Suker will be responsible for driving increased business by growing key distribution channels within the southeastern region. She will report to Grutzner. Based in Wisconsin, Grutzner will be instrumental in the execution of Celestyal’s...
Virgin Voyages Filling Up With Sustainable Fuel
Virgin Voyages has partnered with independent sustainability experts, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), along with three leading waste-based sustainable fuel providers to deliver low carbon fuels to the marine industry. Argent Energy, GoodFuels and Twelve are collaborating with the cruise line to further advance Virgin Voyages’ commitment of reaching net zero by 2050. Following months of detailed research, Virgin Voyages has taken an important step to advancing a low-carbon future by establishing key partnerships and building a portfolio approach to sustainable marine...
Costa Simplifies COVID-19 Protocols, Procedures
Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after Oct. 8, 2022. Under the simplified procedures, fully vaccinated guests will no longer require pre-cruise testing, and unvaccinated guests will be allowed on board with a negative pre-embarkation antigen or PCR test. The new protocols apply to itineraries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates. Scott Knutson, vice president of sales and trade marketing for Costa...
Get Active With Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises is continuing to expand its EmeraldACTIVE tour program for guests. The program, available at no extra cost to the river cruise company’s passengers, was introduced in 2016. As the small ship cruise line has grown and expanded its reach into the rivers of Southeast Asia and into the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Red and Caribbean seas with its new ocean-going yachts, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara, its active tour offerings have expanded as well. In fact, Emerald Cruises now offers more than 50 complimentary EmeraldACTIVE excursions across their cruise collection in...