Cruise
Scenic Eclipse Brings Expedition Luxury To Alaska
A new premium player amongst the cruise ships that sail the Pacific west coast waters to Alaska was given an official welcome by port authorities recently. Kathy deLisser, the regional VP of CERES Terminals, exchanged gifts with Captain Erwan le Rouzic in a theatre on board the Scenic Eclipse to celebrate the ship’s first sailing to Alaska – and its first visit to Vancouver, reports Press Today's Ted Davis. The Eclipse has the profile of a sleek yacht, and houses just over 200 guests in sea bound luxury. A recent tour of the all-balcony ship demonstrated those levels of luxury,...
American Queen Voyages Launches Lakelorian Program
American Queen Voyages is partnering with the National Museum of the Great Lakes to create a new Lakelorian program for the Lakes & Oceans fleet. Kicking off the 2023 Great Lakes season in Toronto in May, Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator will each include a permanent lecturer on each sailing, holding the title of Lakelorian, similar to the Riverlorian onboard each American Queen Voyages paddlewheeler. The Lakelorian will lead lectures, host discussions and answer questions throughout the journey across these mighty bodies of freshwater. With equal parts knowledge and passion...
NCL Updates Global Health And Safety Protocols
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has updated its global health and safety protocols by removing all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements effective Oct. 4, 2022. Given the significant, positive progress in the public health environment, the cruise line has updated its health and safety guidelines, which are now more aligned with other global travel organizations. Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer, said that: “Health and safety are always our first priority; in fact, we were the health and safety leaders from the very start of...
Hurtigruten Expeditions Updates COVID Protocols
Hurtigruten Expeditions has updated, adjusted and simplified the Covid-19 protocols. The main change is removing pre-departure testing across all departures and ships -- except for Antarctica expedition cruises -- effective no later than Oct. 1. For Antarctica expedition cruises, guests must still provide a proof of a negative COVID-19 test to embark the ships. Hurtigruten Expeditions will arrange for tests for all guests during the transfer from either Santiago, Chile, or Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cruise-only guests in Antarctica who travel to Ushuaia or Punta Arenas...
American Queen Voyages Picks D’Aoust As President
Cynthia D’Aoust has joined American Queen Voyages as its new President. D’Aoust joins AQV has nearly 40 years of experience in the travel and hospitality industry including previously serving as the President of Hospitality for Cape Resorts Management Company and Global President & CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA.) She will commence the role beginning on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. Kevin Rabbitt, chief executive officer, Hornblower Group, said: “Hornblower Group is committed to the expansion of American Queen Voyages, as evidenced by the substantial...
Sell Three, Sail Free
Emerald Cruises Canada's latest promotion is offering Canadian travel advisors a chance to earn themselves a free European river cruise and all they have to do is make bookings on the brand’s most popular itineraries. With the “Sell Three, Sail Free” promotion, travel advisors who make three bookings on any 2023, Emerald Cruises’ sailing on the Rhine, Main or Danube Rivers will receive a free, eight-day sailing for two. Bookings must be made between Oct. 1 and Nov.15, 2022 to qualify. When the bookings are confirmed and deposited, advisors can enter the booking numbers...
We’re Full Of Ships
TravelBrands Encore Cruises has launched a new cruise campaign that it’s calling ‘We’re Full of Ships.’ The promotion features ‘significant offers’ from top cruise lines and runs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12. With participation from some of the most sought-after cruise lines, cruisers will be able to enjoy up to a $100 gas gift card and up to a $400 air discount. For 6-night or longer sailings in balcony staterooms and above with Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, Costa, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America, Margaritaville at Sea, MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess...
Celestyal Adds To North American Team
Celestyal has announced the appointment of Jon Grutzner as vice president, business development – North America and Michelle Suker to the position of business development manager- southeastern, U.S. Grutzner will be responsible for Celestyal’s North American business development, reporting to Leslie Peden, chief commercial officer. Suker will be responsible for driving increased business by growing key distribution channels within the southeastern region. She will report to Grutzner. Based in Wisconsin, Grutzner will be instrumental in the execution of Celestyal’s...