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Emerald Cruises Adds To 2023 Europe River Cruise Lineup
With demand increasing for European river cruises, Emerald Cruises has added four additional 2023 sailing dates to three of its most popular river cruise itineraries. Two new dates have been added to Emerald Cruises’ Christmas cruise season, which takes guests to the Christmas markets of such European cities as Budapest, Vienna and Cologne. The Douro River cruise season has also been extended, with two new dates inviting guests to enjoy the sights and tastes of Portugal into the autumn and the holiday seasons. Visiting Christmas Markets is an ideal way to spend time experiencing...
Cunard Sets A Course To Summer 2024
Cunard has released details of its April 2024 to January 2025 cruise schedule. Cunard World Club members will be able to book the new itineraries beginning Dec. 6 and then general sales will be open on Dec. 7. The new program will feature over 190 new voyages across 90 destinations worldwide. Guests will be able to make the most of more time in port thanks to several late evening departures and overnight stays, in places such as Reykjavik, Tromso, Rotterdam and Quebec. Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will set sail on May 3 May for its seven-night maiden voyage to La Coruna and...
All-Inclusive Fare Updates From AQV
American Queen Voyages (AQV) has announced updates to its all-inclusive fare offerings. The new pricing structure will feature inclusion of port charges, taxes, services fees and onboard crew gratuities as part of the American Queen Voyages all-inclusive fares beginning Jan. 2, 2023. Travel agents will also earn commission on previously non-commissionable fees (NCFs) as an opportunity to increase earnings. Cindy D’Aoust, President of American Queen Voyages, said that: “At American Queen Voyages, our ultimate goal is to deliver a cut-above experience for our guests before they...
HAL Ready For Return To Japan
Holland America is preparing to return to Japan after the Japanese government indicated in November that it is ready to start receiving international cruise ships after two-and-a-half years. Beginning in early 2023, Holland America’s Westerdam will set sail on a series of itineraries allowing its passengers to explore lands where ancient temples and cultures steeped in tradition mix with soaring skyscrapers and bustling capitals. Gus Antorcha, president, Holland America Line, said: “We’re grateful for the work that the Japanese authorities have done to allow for a return to...
Going Beyond With Celebrity Cruises
In the cruise industry, the second ship in a series is typically a carbon copy of the first due to intricate ship design and long construction lead times. It’s not until the third ship comes along that big changes can be made — and this is where Celebrity Beyond fits in — as the third ship in Celebrity Cruises’ Edge series. “On Dec. 4, 2018, we officially launched Celebrity Edge, the first ship in this brand new series. She was named to reflect her modern, ambitious, game-changing architecture and design. It was the culmination, for so many of us, after years of dreaming,...
ToursByLocals’ Shore Excursions Are Sailing
As the cruise industry continues its comeback, Vancouver-based ToursByLocals, , is reporting its shore excursion business has increased tenfold over the same period in 2021. To date in 2022, the company has booked more than 10,000 private shore excursions led by an experienced local guide, versus around 1,000 tours booked in the same period of 2021. ToursByLocals shore excursions allow cruisers to step off the ship and meet their personal guide for a day of exploring. Each excursion is tailored to the traveller’s wishes, in contrast to the mass tours offered by the cruise...
Explora Journeys Ready To Set Sail
Explora Journeys has unveiled details of the maiden voyage of the first of its six ships, EXPLORA I, that will set sail on July 17, 2023, from Southampton in the UK. The brand will make its debut with a 15-night inaugural journey to Northern Europe with calls to 12 ports in four countries under the title, ‘A Maiden Journey into Epic Fjords and the Arctic Circle’. Michael Ungerer, Chief Executive Officer, Explora Journeys, said: “Our vision and purpose from day one has been to create a travel and ocean experience like no other and we are thrilled that our ground-breaking new...
HAL Sets Sail With Super Sale From Canada
Holland America Line is expanding its “Canada Super Sale” with additional cruise dates in 2023 to provide Canadian cruisers more options to plan this year’s ultimate holiday gift or next year’s vacation. Featuring up to 20% off fares on select sailings, the exclusive offer runs through Dec. 31, 2022, and aims to help ease the exchange rate on departures from a convenient Canadian homeport, as well as a diverse selection of exciting Alaska, Panama Canal, Caribbean and European cruises. The Canada Super Sale is valid on select 2023 Panama Canal, Caribbean, Pacific Coast...