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Suite Upgrades And More From Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises has launched a Suite Upgrades promotion that applies to new bookings made through May 31, 2023, and provides exclusive benefits on select voyages departing before May 31, 2024. The limited-time promotion is available on door-to-door fares only, and includes the following: Up to a two-category suite upgrade on selected voyages, for selected suite categories USD 1,000 shipboard credit per suite Plus, Silversea’s door-to-door all-inclusive fares feature a refundable, reduced 15% deposit and price guarantee, as well as private executive transfers between home...
Holland America Line Adds Boston, Bermuda And More
Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 Caribbean season is now open for booking opens for booking today, is introducing three new voyages that are 14 and 21 days. Also, new for this season, it’s adding Boston, Massachusetts, as a Caribbean departure port -- in addition to Fort Lauderdale, Florida -- and the return of calls at Bermuda. The 2024-2025 season puts the spotlight on longer voyages, offering travellers more time in the Caribbean and the opportunity to visit more islands on one itinerary. Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line’s president, said: “Holland America Line is...
Costa Celebrates 75 With Reduced Fares, Onboard Credit
Costa Cruises is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special 75 Years of Costa flash sale, offering $150 off select cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, transatlantic and the United Arab Emirates, across seven ships of the fleet. As a bonus, all guests will receive a $150 per person onboard credit – up to $300 per cabin. Costa’s 75th anniversary promotion is available on select cruises booked by April 12, 2023. Scott Knutson, vice president of sales and trade marketing for Costa Cruises North America, said: “There’s no better way to celebrate Costa’s...
Uniworld Partners To Offer Custom Pre- and Post-Trips
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is leveraging the power of The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands with the introduction of pre- and post- cruise customizable journeys in partnership with Adventure World. Adding to its existing collection of pre- and post-cruise land and rail extensions, these new offerings from tailor-made specialist Adventure World introduce more personalized experiences that can be paired with Uniworld itineraries across South America, Asia, Africa and Europe, and customized to meet the needs and interests of each guest. Ellen Bettridge, President and...
MSC Foundation, IUCN Work To Conserve Coral Reefs
The MSC Foundation and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have announced a new partnership to conserve and restore threatened coral reefs. The announcement was made during Monaco Ocean Week, an event that brings experts and leaders from across the marine conservation community together to discuss key challenges facing the world's oceans. The MSC Foundation’s support will enable the completion of the comprehensive global assessment of the world’s coral species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. The Global Coral Biodiversity Assessment project aims...
Azamara Unveils New Global Contact Centre
Azamara celebrated the grand opening of the cruise line’s brand-new global Contact Center in Wichita, Kansas this week and it also launched its updated website and Azamara Connect trade portal, featuring a new and seamless reservation system. Carol Cabezas, president of Azamara, said: “Wichita has been home to our knowledgeable and engaging team on the phones, who are dedicated to helping advisors make their clients’ dreams a reality. Opening a dedicated office here is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best service to our guests and advisors.” Cabezas...
Disney Cruise Line Sailing To Lighthouse Point In 2024
Disney Cruise Line has unveiled details of the inaugural dates and select itineraries for its new island destination in The Bahamas in summer 2024. Along with the first sailings to Lighthouse Point, families will be able to choose vacations to bucket-list destinations that include the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean. Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line, said: “We are delighted to take families to new places during the summer 2024 season, including our newest island destination at Lighthouse Point in...
Solo Travellers Save With Scenic And Emerald Cruises
Scenic and Emerald Cruises have announced savings for solo travellers. Emerald Cruises is offering “Zero Single Supplements” on select European river cruises for 2023. And single supplements as low as 125% of the regular cruise fare are being offered on dozens of Scenic’s 2023 luxury river departures in Europe as well as Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Cruises luxury ocean yacht sailings that span the world. Booking deadlines are based on space availability and payment in full is required 12 months or more before departure – or within 72 hours when within 12 months. These...