CLIA says that the transition of the Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) to a voluntary program effective Jan. 15, 2022, recognizes the cruise industry’s “unwavering commitment to providing some of the highest levels of COVID-19 mitigation found in any industry.”
The industry association points out that cruise is the only segment of travel and tourism that requires, prior to embarkation for both passengers and crew, exceedingly high levels of vaccination (approaching 100% compared to only 63% on land in the U.S.) and 100% testing of every individual (over 20 times the rate in the...
Star Clippers is offering a “Two-Plus-Two” deal good on select sailings through March, 2023. Guests who book by Jan. 22, 2022 will receive a 10% discount off the cruise fare and pre-paid gratuities, plus a $100 onboard credit and bottle of champagne per cabin.
The offer is valid for residents of North, Central and South America only and is good on select sailings through March 2023, which include destinations like the Greek Islands, Rome and the Amalfi Coast, Croatia or the French Riviera.
Those wanting to stay closer to home can choose from Caribbean sailings from either St....
Emerald Cruises is sailing into 2022 with its New Year Sale that offers up to 30% off select 2022 European River cruises. For those looking further ahead, the small ship cruise line is also offering flight deals on its collection of 2023 river sailings.
Those booking a 2022 European river cruise on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Rhône and Saône rivers can save up to 30% when booking a balcony suite and paying in full six months prior to departure.
This offer is good on some of Emerald Cruises’ most popular sailings including the 15-day Splendours of Europe between Amsterdam and...
Norwegian Cruise Line has enhanced its Latitudes Rewards Program for cruisers, so that it now features a redesigned tier structure to make achieving the next status easier as well as adding a whole host of new benefits.
The refreshed program now features seven tiers, including a brand-new Diamond status as well as Sapphire, which replaces the previous Platinum Plus tier.
Almost all tiers now feature a reduced points requirement to unlock each new status level, allowing guests to enjoy exclusive rewards faster.
For example, Silver status is now available to guests with 20 Rewards...
Royal Caribbean International is advising that as a result of the ongoing COVID-related circumstances around the world, and in an abundance of caution, it is pausing operations for the following ships:
Vision of the Seas’ return to cruising is postponed until March 7, 2022
Serenade of the Seas sailings from Jan. 8 – March 5, returning after dry dock on April 26, 2022
Jewel of the Seas sailings from Jan. 9 – Feb. 12, returning on Feb. 20, 2022
Symphony of the Seas sailings from Jan. 8 – Jan. 22, returning on Jan. 29, 2022
The cruise said that it regrets “having...
Avalon Waterways is setting sail in 2022 with some attractive Wave Season deals that invite travellers to cruise without crowds, explore cultures with ease and sail in intimate settings.
This WAVE season, Avalon Waterways is offering three (3) tiers of savings, all with $499 airfare, on select Europe itineraries, for bookings made between now and March 27, 2022. They are:
Enjoy $499 Air + SAVINGS of $3,200 per couple
Enjoy $499 Air + SAVINGS of $2,200 per couple
Enjoy $499 Air + SAVINGS of 1,700 per couple
Cruisers will find dozens of itineraries benefiting from this WAVE...
Costa Cruises North America is celebrating Wave Season by offering savings up to $800 on select Mediterranean and northern Europe itineraries in 2022 when booked by Feb. 28.
And as an added bonus, passengers will receive a $100 per person on board credit, totalling $200 in onboard credit per cabin.
The Wave Sale deals are available on cruises in these regions departing from April through November 2022. Most itineraries are seven days, but travellers interested in a longer cruise can embark on a voyage ranging from 10 to 13 days.
Ships include Costa’s two newest, Costa...
Scenic Canada has set sail with a number of special WAVE season offers for new bookings made by March 31, 2022.
On the rivers of Europe, Scenic is offering early payment savings of 5% on selected 2022 sailings if the booking is paid in full six months prior to departure or at time of booking, whichever is closer; free or reduced Economy Airfare; and free door-to-door chauffeur transfers OR free one-night hotel accommodation before or after the cruise.
Booking a 2022 Mekong River sailing duplicates the chauffeur or hotel offer and increases the early payment discount to 10% and...
Norwegian Cruise Line is advising that due to ongoing travel restrictions, it has had to modify a few sailing and as a result it has had to cancel the following voyages:
Norwegian Getaway cruise with embarkation date of Jan. 5, 2022
All Norwegian Pearl cruises with embarkation dates through and including Jan. 14, 2022
All Norwegian Sky cruises with embarkation dates through and including Feb. 25,2022
All Pride of America cruises with embarkation dates through and including Feb. 26, 2022
All Norwegian Jade cruises with embarkation dates through and including March 3,...
Katarina Line is offering a 4-day Istrian Rooftops that explores the hilltop villages of Istria, offering a taste of the region’s exceptional cuisine, wine, architecture and scenic charm.
Situated between the Gulf of Trieste and the Kvarner Gulf on the Adriatic, Istria is Croatia’s largest peninsula, sharing borders with Slovenia and Italy. Notably, it is also directly across from Venice, whose influence is widely visible in the architecture and the people themselves, most of whom speak Italian.
Istrian Rooftops is a one-way land tour between Zagreb and Split, with stops at...