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Canal Barge Cruises Less Impacted By Drought
European Waterways reports that although historic drought conditions are drying up major European rivers and impacting water traffic, manmade canals can be less impacted. There is no natural flow of water subject to nature and large reservoirs keep them “topped up.” As a result, the company has been able to operate its many luxury hotel barges in Europe and the UK with less disruption than cruise operators on larger rivers that include the Rhine and the Danube. Derek Banks, European Waterways’ managing director, said: “In addition to the nature of canals, the smaller sizes of...
Holland America Sets Sail With Anniversary Offer
Holland America Line is celebrating the kick-off of its 150th Anniversary this month with an offer that includes popular perks and a sweepstakes where the grand prize winner can choose from among a selection of cruises up to 21 days. From Oct. 14 through Nov. 15, 2022, guests who book 2023 and available 2024 cruises will receive up to a $150 onboard credit, a complimentary Alaska shore excursion and 50% reduced deposits. The 150th Anniversary offer is combinable with Holland America Line’s Have It All premium package that includes shore excursions, specialty dining, a beverage...
Scenic Names Auguste As Groups Director North America
Scenic has appointed Lisa Auguste as its new Groups Director – North America. Auguste comes to Scenic with a wealth of cruise experience, much of it in the arena of groups, but also with a history of success in guest services, training, project management, operations, etc. Her career at Oceania Cruises grew from Manager of Reservations, Groups Department to VP of International Operations for Oceania and Regent – in the space of eight years. She then spent 18 months getting Atlas Ocean Voyages up and running in the USA, handling and overseeing nearly all aspects of a start-up...
Hurtigruten Expands 2023 Arctic Summer Season
Hurtigruten Expeditions is expanding its 2023 Arctic Summer season with the addition of seven new adventures that will take guests closer to the local people and communities, and deeper into the wilderness of the north. Spanning 11 to 19 days, the new departures from June to September 2023 will take in some of the most spectacular areas beyond and above the Arctic circle on board the small-size expedition cruise favorite MS Maud. Hurtigruten Expeditions’ CEO Asta Lassesen said: “We are thrilled to further expand our Arctic expedition cruise offering by introducing MS Maud on a...
Agents Can Earn TC Credits With AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways has unveiled an industry-first opportunity for travel advisors to earn Tour Conductor (TC) Credits on airfares and land packages, in addition to the river cruise TC Credit. This limited-time offer applies to all new group contracts for 10 or more guests signed with deposits paid between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022, for travel on select dates on Europe and Mekong River cruises in 2023 and 2024. Travel advisors can earn unlimited TC Credits based on one TC for every nine full-paying guests reserved in each of the three trip components – river cruise, airfare and pre- and...
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,...