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TICO Issues Closure Advisory For Crystal Cruises
In an advisory to Ontario registrants, TICO advises that on Feb. 11, 2022, Crystal Cruises commenced an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors, an alternative to formal bankruptcy proceedings, in Circuit Court in Miami-Dade County, Florida (the “ABC Case”). All future cruises have been cancelled and no cruises will be rescheduled in the future. All cruises departing from a U.S. port with accommodations for more than 50 passengers are required, by U.S. law, to have secured financial coverage to reimburse passengers in the event of a failure. Crystal Cruises has assigned Mark C....
TravelBrands Encore Cruises Launches Europe Extravaganza
TravelBrands Encore Cruises wants travellers to embark on an adventure with the return of its annual Europe Extravaganza. From now (March 7) until March 19, travel agents can earn 5x Loyalty Rewards points on any seven-night Europe sailing in a balcony stateroom or above in 2022 or 2023. Plus, travellers can sail away with exclusive offers, including onboard credits and prepaid gratuities. The exclusive offers include: Amadeus River Cruises: up to $2598 in savings AmaWaterways: $150USD Onboard Credit Atlas Ocean Voyages: $400USD Onboard Credit Avalon Waterways:...
Scenic Goes Live With Cross-Canada Info Sessions
During March, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours is holding a series of free, in-person Travel Showcase information sessions for Canadian travel advisors, their clients, and consumers. Attendees will gain insights from the Scenic expert team on the benefits of small-ship cruising and handcrafted land journeys, learn about the newest itineraries for both river and ocean cruising for 2023 and beyond, and enjoy access to exclusive bonus offers. Participants will also receive an update on the ship’s enhanced health and safety protocols. Three sessions will be held at each...
More To Love From AmaWaterways In 2022
AmaWaterways is celebrating the start of its 2022 sailing season through Europe with the launch of an all-new ‘More to Love’ sale, available on select 2022 European river cruises. The river cruise line is offering a 7-night river cruise in a French balcony stateroom, round-trip airfare, transfers, a pre- or post-cruise land package, port charges and Travel Waiver Plus all included with a starting price of C$7,039 per person. To ensure maximum flexibility, two alternative specially priced packages are also available for clients that may have their own air or land...
Holland America Sets A Course For Canada
Holland America Line says it can now complete its preparations for a full season of Alaska explorations and Canada/New England sailings following the publication of procedures for the safe resumption of cruises to Canadian ports. The cruise line will now sail itineraries as scheduled that include Canadian homeports and ports of call from late spring through fall. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, explained that: “The completion of this guidance by Transport Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Health Agency of Canada, and port officials will allow us to...
ACTA Welcomes Cruise Rule Changes
ACTA is welcoming the federal government’s announcement yesterday (March 7, 2022) of significant measures to re-open cruise travel. The industry association notes that the new measures will see the current travel advisory -- “avoid all cruise travel outside Canada” – being lifted and travellers instead being advised to exercise a high degree of caution. As a result, travellers are no longer advised against cruise travel and insurance becomes more accessible. Wendy Paradis, president of ACTA, said: “ACTA is pleased at the significant progress to re-opening Canada’s...
Emerald Cruises Resuming In-Person Info Sessions
Emerald Cruises is resuming in-person information sessions on its river and yacht cruising products beginning in March. The 15 sessions planned across the country are open to travel advisors and consumers interested in learning more about the small ship cruise line’s exciting range of destinations, products, and ships, including the newly launched, 100-passenger superyacht, Emerald Azzurra. These informative presentations, led by Emerald Cruises’ Canadian team, are designed to provide inspiration, insights, and knowledge to help plan an unforgettable holiday experience onboard...
Celebrity Set To Sail Year-Round In The Med
Celebrity Cruises will sail year-round in the Mediterranean, adding on to its summer season with sailings from September 2023 through March 2024. It marks the first time that Celebrity will be sailing in the Mediterranean in winter. The only Celebrity ship sailing in the Mediterranean all year round, Celebrity Infinity will kick off its winter season embarking on nine and 10-night itineraries where guests will be treated to the best of the Iberian Peninsula. Rotating between setting sail from the ports of Barcelona, Spain, and Lisbon, Portugal, guests will experience one of the...