Cruise
AmaWaterways Sets A Course For South America
AmaWaterways says its decision to begin Colombia river cruises next year is quickly paying financial dividends. The company will have two vessels -- one the 30-cabin, 60-passenger AmaMagdalena -- sailing two seven-night Magdalena River cruises, cruises that the company says are already drawing strong interest. "This is going to be a race for space," Alex Pinelo, AmaWaterways' senior vice-president of sales told a March 1 webinar. Interest is “off the chart,” he added. The sailings will mark AmaWaterways' debut in this hemisphere, and South America will be the fourth...
Swan Hellenic Adds To Its North America Team
Swan Hellenic has brought seasoned cruise industry professionals Eric Bacon and Kelly Predmesky on board to strengthen its industry sales support. Both have been appointed as Sales Director, Key Accounts. Predmesky, based in Florida, will take responsibility for the Eastern States, while Bacon, based in California, will take charge of the West. Predmesky has more than 17 years’ experience. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, she introduced the Celestyal Cruises product to the travel agent community in the Southeast USA and Caribbean. Prior to joining Celestyal, Kelly was most...
AQV Adds New Port On The Great Lakes
American Queen Voyages is adding a new port of call in Escanaba, MI, marking the first time a Lakes & Oceans vessel has visited the Midwestern port. Beginning in May, American Queen Voyages will be the only cruise line to stop at the unique port. The cruise lines Lakes and Oceans vessels, Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager, will visit this port on a selection of voyages around the Great Lakes. Cindy D’Aoust, President of American Queen Voyages, said: “As we celebrate the addition of Escanaba to our ever-growing list of destinations and welcome new partnerships with local...
Jann Arden Sailing With Scenic
Jann Arden -- Canadian musician, actor and author -- is again partnering with Scenic for a sailing on Portugal’s Douro River. The eight-day Delightful Douro sailing, Arden’s third river cruise with Scenic, is aboard the 96-guest Scenic Azure. The all-inclusive cruise sails roundtrip out of World Heritage city of Porto, departing on Oct. 30, 2023, and takes guests on an exploration of many of Portugal’s best sites – from the Baroque village of Lamego to the terraced vineyards and charming towns just beyond the banks of the country’s lifeline – the Douro. Pricing...
Riviera River Updates Group Booking Policy
Riviera River Cruises has updated its group booking policy to make it easier to receive a free tour conductor bed. Now, receive a free tour conductor bed after seven guests are booked as part of a group, instead of a free bed after 10 guests are booked. The group booking policy still includes a maximum of four free tour conductor beds. Riviera will hold a special webinar on group bookings on March 21, at which a free cabin will be awarded for use as part of a group promotion. For more information about Riviera and its European river cruises, call 888-838-8820 or...
An Urgent Response
The MSC Group and the MSC Foundation have organized an urgent response to support the population in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. A wide effort is underway across the MSC family and the company is closely coordinating with the Turkish authorities, the Italian Foreign Ministry and the Vatican. MSC Aurelia, normally used as a passenger and vehicle ferry, departed from the Port of Naples on Feb. 16 heading for the port of Iskenderun (Alexandretta). MSC Aurelia, with a cargo capacity of 40 trucks and 400+ cars, loaded basic necessities and first aid...
A ‘Limitless Voyage’ With Virgin Voyages
Jennifer Lopez and Richard Branson are joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind collaboration on the high seas focused on women and entrepreneurship. Tapping into Jennifer’s role as Chief Entertainment and Lifestyle Officer and inspired by her passion to encourage others to live limitlessly, Virgin Voyages is introducing an exclusive, special-edition “Limitless Voyage,” taking place on Scarlet Lady’s April 14 to April 19 Dominican Daze sailing. Lopez, a Grammy nominated and People’s Choice Icon Award Winner, has made waves (and headlines) with Virgin Voyages in the past,...
Holland America Offers Lots Of Alaska Cruisetours Options
Holland America Line’s 2024 Alaska Cruisetours are now open for booking, and advisors with clients who want to head to Denali and the Yukon can start planning their trip for them. With 16 different Cruisetours in 2024, travellers can choose whether to cruise to Alaska or go overland first, and then decide to include one, two or three nights at Denali National Park. Those who want to explore farther into Canada can add a trip to the remote landscapes of the Yukon with stops in Dawson City and Whitehorse. Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer, Holland America Line, said:...