Cruise
Holland America Is Sailing With ‘Celebration Sale’
Holland America Line is celebrating having a full fleet back in service as of June 12 with a “Celebration Sale” offering cruise fare discounts, onboard spending credit and reduced deposits on most 2022 and 2023 departures. Bookings must be made by June 30, 2022, to take advantage of the promotion. Summer 2022 through available 2023 sailings receive up to 50% off cruise fares with the Celebration Sale, along with $50 Onboard Spending Money per guest and 50% reduced deposits. Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line, said: “Having our full fleet of...
Explora Journeys Celebrates EXPLORA I Float Out
Explora Journeys is celebrating another important milestone in the construction of EXPLORA I with the float out ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. This is the first of four ships from the luxury ocean travel brand with EXPLORA I set to be delivered in just 12 months at the end of May 2023. EXPLORA II will launch in summer 2024 and is already under construction with the keel being laid earlier this month. The event was celebrated with senior representatives from the Cruise Division of MSC Group, Explora Journeys, Fincantieri, travel advisors and...
Scenic Eclipse Sets Sail In The Arctic
Scenic has unveiled a number of new Arctic voyages, growing its 2023-2024 Arctic & Fjords collection, as well as adding a first-time exploration of the Scottish Isles. Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, which is set to launch in Spring 2023, will introduce almost 40 new landings throughout the Arctic & Fjords and Canadian Arctic region. Guests booking any of these voyages can save up to 20% when paying in full 12 months prior to departure. Brochures are available at www.scenic.ca/request-a-brochure. Sail on over to www.scenic.ca for...
Travel Advisors Sailing With Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises is launching new incentives as a gesture of gratitude for the loyalty and commitment of its travel partner community. During the Travel Advisor Appreciation Month of May, the cruise line is offering an exclusive US$200 (CDN$250) bonus commission per booking on any 2022 voyage. In addition, it is extending travel advisors an invitation to sail on select 2022 Alaska and Northern Europe voyages for as low as $150 USD per person, per day. Mark Conroy, Silversea's Managing Director, The Americas, said: “Since Silversea's inception over 25 years ago, the travel...
Holland America Line Extends Worry-Free Promise
Holland America Line is extending its “Worry-Free Promise” to Dec. 31, 2022, for all cruises booked by Sept. 30, 2022. Under the promise’s Flexible Cancellation Plan, guests who make a new booking by Sept. 30, 2022, for itineraries that depart on or before Dec. 31, can cancel for any reason up to 30 days before departure and receive a Future Cruise Credit. In addition, Holland America Line has added the COVID-19 Protection Program that provides further peace of mind for guests within 30 days of embarkation who may be unable to travel because of a positive test for...
Holland America Has A Deal For Canadians
Holland America Line is offering a “Canada Super Sale” with savings up to 20% on select cruises and running through 2022 to help Canadians beat the currency exchange rate. Canada Super Sale is offered on select 2022 Alaska, Canada and New England, Pacific Coast, Hawaii and Panama Canal cruises that sail to or from a Canadian homeport. Cruises to Mexico roundtrip from San Diego, California, also are included in the special. Beth Bodensteiner, chief commercial officer of Holland America Line, said that: “With travel opening up Canadians are looking to cruise, but the...
AmaWaterways Set To Sail With Canadian Agents
AmaWaterways is inviting Canadian travel advisors to attend a dedicated webinar on Thurs., May 26, announcing a new exclusive Canadian resident offer, along with several June dates for travel advisor and client shows across Canada. Available only through their preferred travel advisors, Canadian travellers will benefit from an attractive offer of Best Stateroom Available including round trip economy airfare from major Canadian gateways. Applicable on select 2022 Europe and Mekong sailings, prices start from C$5,300 and are valid on new FIT bookings made between June 1 and July 31,...
Carnival Welcomes Two Million Guests
Carnival Cruise Line is celebrating after welcoming 2 million guests since it restarted sailings last summer. The milestone was commemorated May 19 in Port Canaveral, Fla. aboard Carnival Freedom as the Gibbs family – Daniel and Kristi with son Mason and grandmother Theresa Campbell – from Ocala, Fla. boarded the ship. They were surprised with fanfare from Carnival Freedom’s Captain Mario Imbimbo, Hotel Director, Cruise Director and team members. The cruise line began its restart began on July 3, 2021 when Carnival Vista set sail from Galveston and since then 22...