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MSC Seashore To Sail From Port Canaveral
MSC Cruises will homeport one of its largest and most advanced ships at Port Canaveral in 2023, offering new opportunities for guests to experience the cruise line’s latest vision for enhanced Caribbean cruising. The MSC Seashore will sail from Port Canaveral beginning with the Winter 2023-2024 season as part of a larger expansion featuring a record five ships sailing from U.S. ports. The ship will sail from Port Canaveral with a mix of short cruises to The Bahamas and 7-night Western Caribbean sailings. This will be the first time one of MSC Cruises’ groundbreaking Seaside...
Celestyal Sets Sail With New Choice-Driven Pricing Model
Celestyal is introducing a new pricing model and 2023-24 itineraries that go deeper and stay longer in the destinations it visits. Following feedback from guests and travel advisor, Celestyal will provide guests with more choice and a new, two-tiered pricing model. The entry-level, “inclusive” fare offers complimentary dining and select drinks with meals, entertainment, daily activities, port charges and gratuities. This entry level fare also comes with a pre-bookable shore excursion discount of $80, per person. For those wishing to upgrade their experience, Celestyal...
Celestyal Offer Update On COVID Rules
Following the Greek National Committee of Public Health’s recent relaxations for cruise passengers, has announced the immediate removal of requirements for proof of valid vaccination or recovery certificates. Celestyal will still require guests to test ahead of their cruise for the remainder of the 2022 season. Pre-embarkation testing is accepted either with a rapid antigen test carried out up to 48 hours before embarkation or with a PCR test carried out up to 72 hours before embarkation As previously announced, guests on all Celestyal sailings commencing on or after March 2,...
Norwegian Prima Completes First U.S. Voyage From NYC
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the completion of Norwegian Prima’s first U.S. voyage, which sailed roundtrip from New York City, visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from Oct. 6 to Oct. 10, 2022. As NCL’s newest vessel in the Brand’s 18-ship fleet, Norwegian Prima, made its grand U.S. debut in New York City on Oct. 6, 2022 following a historic launch as the first major cruise ship to be christened in Reykjavik, Iceland. For the first time in the U.S., Norwegian Prima welcomed more than 2,400 guests who enjoyed unparalleled elevated experiences only available...
Silversea Expands Support To Agents
Silversea Cruises is reaffirming its commitment to its worldwide community of travel advisors with the offer of a CDN$327 bonus commission for new bookings made on any voyage departing in 2023. The special bonus commission, which will be paid to the travel advisor 45 days after a booking with a deposit is made, is available until Oct. 31, 2022, and applies to more than 400 voyages to the most remarkable destinations across all seven continents. Roberto Verdino, SVP Revenue Management, Silversea Cruises, said: "Our travel advisor community plays a vital role in our success, and we...
Scenic Eclipse Brings Expedition Luxury To Alaska
A new premium player amongst the cruise ships that sail the Pacific west coast waters to Alaska was given an official welcome by port authorities recently. Kathy deLisser, the regional VP of CERES Terminals, exchanged gifts with Captain Erwan le Rouzic in a theatre on board the Scenic Eclipse to celebrate the ship’s first sailing to Alaska – and its first visit to Vancouver, reports Press Today's Ted Davis. The Eclipse has the profile of a sleek yacht, and houses just over 200 guests in sea bound luxury. A recent tour of the all-balcony ship demonstrated those levels of luxury,...
American Queen Voyages Launches Lakelorian Program
American Queen Voyages is partnering with the National Museum of the Great Lakes to create a new Lakelorian program for the Lakes & Oceans fleet. Kicking off the 2023 Great Lakes season in Toronto in May, Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator will each include a permanent lecturer on each sailing, holding the title of Lakelorian, similar to the Riverlorian onboard each American Queen Voyages paddlewheeler. The Lakelorian will lead lectures, host discussions and answer questions throughout the journey across these mighty bodies of freshwater. With equal parts knowledge and passion...
NCL Updates Global Health And Safety Protocols
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has updated its global health and safety protocols by removing all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements effective Oct. 4, 2022. Given the significant, positive progress in the public health environment, the cruise line has updated its health and safety guidelines, which are now more aligned with other global travel organizations. Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer, said that: “Health and safety are always our first priority; in fact, we were the health and safety leaders from the very start of...