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Love Letters To Alaska
Dear Alaska, you amaze me … Fans who declare their love for Alaska in a letter or poem can enter to win one of 10 suites, including a grand prize Neptune Suite, on a 2022 cruise to the Great Land in Holland America Line’s “Love Letters to Alaska” contest. This year, the cruise line celebrates 75 years of Alaska exploration, and the Love Letters contest is a tribute to the beloved cruising region. Launched on Valentine’s Day and running through March 15, 2022, entrants can visit www.loveletterstoalaska.com and tell Holland America Line why they love Alaska or why...
Cruise Bookings Charting A New Course
According to GlobalData, the COVID-19 pandemic has seen cruise bookings shifting away from intermediaries with cruise tourists opting to book directly with the cruise line rather than through an Online Travel Agent (OTA) or a high-street agency. The data and analytics company reports that industry revenue from cruise intermediaries in 2021 increased by 65% year-on-year (YoY) from $11.8 billion to $19.5 billion. However, cruise passengers have increased at a significantly higher rate. According to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), cruise tourism had risen by 95% YoY from...
Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady Sets Sail
Virgin Voyages has introduced its latest ship, the Valiant Lady. In March, the Valiant Lady will sail around the UK, gracing the ports of London International Cruise Terminal (Tilbury) and Liverpool ahead of its limited bookable MerMaiden voyage from Portsmouth before it docks at its homeport in Barcelona. Speaking of the arrival of Valiant Lady in the UK, Tom McAlpin, CEO of Virgin Voyages, said: “Following the success of our first lady ship, Scarlet Lady, we are so excited to debut Valiant Lady this March and begin our European tour. The lifting of UK travel restrictions has...
TravelBrands Sets Sail With Tradewind Voyages
TravelBrands Encore Cruises has added Tradewind Voyages as a new cruise line partner. Tradewind Voyages is a cruise line like no other, offering adventure seekers a sailing experience that allows guests to connect with the elements of the natural world. It’s a sustainable cruise line using its sails without using the main propulsion engines. The Captain will plot courses using local winds and currents, giving guests an authentic sailing experience. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We’re always looking for new ways to provide agents with a wide variety of options for...
CLIA Takes CDC To Task
In a statement following the CDC’s release of new guidelines for the cruise industry, CLIA points out in a statement that: “The protocols adopted by every CLIA cruise-line member remain unequaled by other industries. Cruise lines are a model for adopting and employing highly effective, layered mitigation measures and have proven their effectiveness in a way that is unmatched by virtually any other commercial setting.” It continues: “Unlike any other travel, tourism, hospitality, or entertainment sector, cruise ships test all persons boarding, have medical, isolation and...
Fall in Love With Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises is offering a sweetheart of a deal on 2022 European river cruise bookings just in time for Valentine’s Day. Travellers booking select 2022 European river cruises by Feb. 15, 2022 will receive a Valentine’s bonus of a free extended drinks package (value of up to CDN$600 per couple on a 15-day sailing). Additionally, guests booking cabins in Category C or above will receive 25% off the cost of the booking per couple, and those who pay in full six months prior to departure will receive an additional 5% off per couple. The offer is good on all 2022 European...
Cunard Names Its New Ship
Cunard has announced that it is naming its new ship, the Queen Anne. The Queen Anne will be Cunard’s 249th ship and will make up a remarkable quartet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. It will also mark the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships at sea. The name ‘Queen Anne’ celebrates Cunard’s rich heritage, royal history and refined status -- joining a luxury contemporary fleet now honouring the names of each Queen Regnant over the last millennium. The Cunard team explored multiple naming options and inspired by Queen Anne’s...
Celebrate The Platinum Jubilee With Le Boat And Save
Le Boat is setting a course to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – marking Her Majesty's 70th anniversary as monarch -- offering up to 15% off a houseboat holiday on the River Thames in 2022, allowing guests to make the most of their time in London while exploring the beautiful waterways of southern England. Le Boat is the number one provider of inland waterway boat rental vacations in Europe, bringing together 50 years of experience, expertise and memories. No boat license or previous boating experience required. A houseboat holiday allows entire families to eat, sleep,...