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Emerald Cruises Sets Sail On A French Escape
Emerald Cruises has launched ‘Your Great French Escape’ sale, offering Canadians savings on all 2023 French river cruises for new bookings made by August 15, 2022. Savings include CAD $600 per couple off the cruise fare, roundtrip flights for only CAD $295 (or CAD $700 air credit), and, if the booking is paid in full within 7 days, a €250 per cabin on board credit. Guests booking who pay in full can also enjoy an additional 10% off the cruise fare with the Super Earlybird program. Details can be found at: www.emeraldcruises.ca/offers/your-great-french-escape. The...
Windstar Sets A Course For French Polynesia
The Islands of Tahiti are best accessed via small ship and small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises simply knows it best, having sailed the longest of any operator in the region and celebrating 35 years of Tahitian sailings in 2022. It’s also the only destination where the U.S.-based cruise line sails year-round, giving guests ample opportunity to plan a once-in-a-lifetime visit in any season. This October, there’s double the chance. The 148-guest Wind Spirit, complete with sails built for the breezes of the South Pacific, is sailing around the Islands of Tahiti now, but in...
Scenic Eclipse II Takes To The Water
Scenic Eclipse II, Scenic Group’s second ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, entered the water for the first time, marked by a ‘float out’ ceremony at the shipyard in Croatia. The process of managing the construction of the vessel is led by MKM Yachts, a division of the Scenic Group. Scenic Eclipse II is due to launch in April 2023, with her maiden voyage sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona. Measuring 551 feet long and 71 feet wide, the Discovery Yacht is the sister to Scenic Eclipse, which launched to much fanfare in 2019. Thanks to its innovative world-class technology and Polar...
MSC Seascape Sets A Course To Family Fun
MSC Cruises today unveiled details of its upcoming flagship, MSC Seascape, that will elevate the family experience and provide children with endless options for onboard entertainment. The ship will delight family members of all ages with 98 hours of live entertainment per cruise, 7,567 square feet of dedicated kids’ space and cutting-edge amusement options when she launches in December 2022, offering 7-night cruises in the Caribbean. MSC Cruises has welcomed more than 350,000 young guests on its ships over the years and continues to expand the extraordinary experiences for all...
AQV Launches Vancouver, Victoria Experiences
American Queen Voyages is giving guests the option to enjoy a post-cruise experience in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. The Official Vancouver and Victoria City Stay Package is available after Ocean Victory sailings from Sitka to Vancouver, allowing guests to explore the lively downtown scene of Vancouver, the vibrant Victoria Butterfly Gardens and much more. Isis Ruiz, Chief Commercial Officer, American Queen Voyages, said: “Our inclusive pre-cruise hotel night has always drawn guests to deeply discover the embarkation city of their journey. We are glad to grow these Ocean Victory...
Lane Takes On New Role At Celebrity Cruises
Keith Lane has been named Senior Vice President of Hotel Operations for Celebrity Cruises. Lane was previously, the cruise line’s Vice President of Sales. Well known in the industry, Lane has driven Celebrity’s business performance, building relationships with its trade partners and building the XLED Sales mentorship...
NCL Announces the 100 ‘Giving Joy’ Campaign Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the 100 winners of its 2022 "Norwegian's Giving Joy" contest, the company’s annual recognition program that celebrates devoted educators across the U.S. and Canada. These 100 award-winning education heroes, will embark on an exclusive five-day cruise aboard NCL’s newest record-breaking ship Norwegian Prima, during its inaugural voyage from Galveston, Texas from Oct. 27 to Oct. 31, 2022, where GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar Kelly Clarkson will host an exclusive concert on board. A special award ceremony will also take place...
Emerald Cruises Unveils 2023-2024 Collection
Emerald Cruises has unveiled its new collection of 2023 and 2024 ocean-going cruise itineraries on board the 100-passenger Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara luxury yachts, scheduled to debut in 2023. New additions include Caribbean and Central American cruises, transatlantic voyages and new ports of call across Mediterranean & Adriatic Seas. Details on all the new itineraries are available on Emerald Cruises’ website. Patricia Wu, Brand Director for Emerald Cruises Canada, said: “The Caribbean and Central America are an ideal match for our intimate yachts which...