Cruise
Scenic Is Sailing With New Offers
Scenic is kicking off the New Year with a salute to discovery with some deals on new bookings on its river and ocean ships. All offers are in Canadian dollars and payment in full must be made within 72 hours of booking. These offers are subject to availability. Guests booking a select 2023 European river sailing by March 31, 2023 will receive free or reduced Economy airfare plus savings of up to $1,000 per couple. For those guests choosing to cruise on one of two 228-guest, ultra-luxury Discovery Yachts - Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, a world of amazing sites and...
Celebrity Cruises Makes It A Family Affair
In an industry first, Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has announced that Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis have been named co-captains of Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its Edge Series, debuting winter 2023. The accomplished maritime brothers will usher in a new era for the cruise line, taking the helm of the brand’s newest resort at sea, which has been brought to life by a team of modern lifestyle icons including multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus and Michelin starred chef...
Holland America Unveils 2024 Canada, New England Season
Holland America Line’s 2024 Canada and New England season is set to feature 29 sailings that range from weeklong getaways to longer, more in-depth journeys. The cruises that depart or end in Boston, Massachusetts are ideal for family getaways and guests looking to explore North America’s Atlantic Coast. One extended roundtrip-Boston itinerary also stretches up to the dramatic landscapes of Iceland and Greenland. From April through October, Volendam and Zuiderdam offer a series of seven-day “Canada & New England Discovery” departures with ports that showcase the...
Discounts From Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is offering discounts on many of its remaining eight- and 15-day European river cruise departures in 2023. Through February, receive $500 per person off eight-day itineraries and $1,500 per person off 15-day itineraries. In March, discounts become $400 per person off eight-day itineraries and $1,250 per person off 15-day itineraries. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America, said: “As we prepare for the 2023 European river cruise season to get underway, there’s still time to save on many of our...
MSC Unveils Future Of Cruising In New Campaign
MSC Cruises has launched a new global brand campaign -- “Discover the future of cruising” -- which it’s rolling out in over 30 countries through a multi-channel global marketing campaign including TV, out of home, print media, digital and social media. With its new campaign, MSC Cruises will show how sustainability is at the beating heart of its daily activities and long-term growth strategy. The TV spot was filmed on board MSC Cruises’ first LNG-powered and most environmentally advanced ship to date, MSC World Europa, which came into service late last year. While...
Cunard Sets Sail With Rocky Mountaineer
This summer, Cunard will be offering passengers aboard the Queen Elizabeth’s Alaska sailing the opportunity to experience the Rocky Mountaineer train through the spectacular Canadian Rockies. Depending on their sailing date, guests will either be able to extend their Alaska voyage with a three-night post-cruise Rocky Mountaineer package or a four-night tour before embarking on Queen Elizabeth in Vancouver. Packages go on sale today (Jan. 24). While the three-night tour takes guests on an eastbound journey from Vancouver to Calgary, the four-night tour goes the opposite...
Celestyal Taps Haslett For CCO Role
Celestyal has appointed Lee Haslett to take on the role of global chief commercial officer (CCO) as of Feb. 20, 2023. Haslett takes over from Leslie Peden, who has been with the company for more than five years, initially as vice president, North America and thereafter serving as the company’s CCO. Haslett is a highly experienced travel executive, having had a wide range of experience with tour operations and airlines. He joins Celestyal from Virgin, where he joined the Virgin Holidays team in 2008, leading the holidays retail expansion before holding various roles across the...
Le Boat Sailing Into Canada’s Capital
Le Boat has announced plans to expand further into Ottawa for its 2023 season beginning May 19, 2023. The company has long included Ottawa in its boating itineraries since launching on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in 2018. Now it is adding Ottawa’s Dows Lake Pavilion as a new satellite base. The new base is in response to demand generated by Le Boat’s guests to include more convenient one-way trips to Ottawa and is expected to bring more international travellers to Ottawa’s downtown. Lisa McLean, Le Boat Marketing Manager, said that the announcement “reinforces...