Cruise
Travel Edge Top Performers Are Cruising
Travel Edge Network recently hosted a select group of top advisors, their hosted guests, and Travel Edge team members on a Silversea Alaskan cruise aboard the Silver Muse. Celebrating the best performers in the network of more than 400 luxury advisors, this year’s event not only honoured top overall sales, but was expanded to recognize the leading performers by vertical including adoption of preferred suppliers, air, and cruise. Also, new this year and recognizing that there are advisors at all stages of their career within the host agency, Travel Edge Network also introduced a...
CDC Drops COVID-19 Cruise Ship Program
As of July 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect. The CDC said that it will continue to publish guidance to help cruise ships continue to provide a safer and healthier environment for passengers, crew and communities going forward. The CDC notes that it has worked closely with the cruise industry, state, territorial, and local health authorities, and federal and seaport partners to provide a safer and healthier environment for cruise passengers and crew. Cruise ships have access...
New Itinerary For Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises has released details of a new itinerary on France’s Saône and Rhône Rivers for 2023. On the Lyon, Provençal Rhône & the Camargue River Cruise, guests will experience the villages of Burgundy; Lyon; the Ardèche Gorges; the Pont du Gard aqueduct; Arles; and the Camargue wetland. The 11-day cruise is available April through October and includes 10 nights of cruise accommodations, all onboard meals, and 14 guided tours and visits, starting at $3,729 per person based on double occupancy. Cruise on over to...
Emerald Cruises Sets Sail On A French Escape
Emerald Cruises has launched ‘Your Great French Escape’ sale, offering Canadians savings on all 2023 French river cruises for new bookings made by August 15, 2022. Savings include CAD $600 per couple off the cruise fare, roundtrip flights for only CAD $295 (or CAD $700 air credit), and, if the booking is paid in full within 7 days, a €250 per cabin on board credit. Guests booking who pay in full can also enjoy an additional 10% off the cruise fare with the Super Earlybird program. Details can be found at: www.emeraldcruises.ca/offers/your-great-french-escape. The...
Windstar Sets A Course For French Polynesia
The Islands of Tahiti are best accessed via small ship and small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises simply knows it best, having sailed the longest of any operator in the region and celebrating 35 years of Tahitian sailings in 2022. It’s also the only destination where the U.S.-based cruise line sails year-round, giving guests ample opportunity to plan a once-in-a-lifetime visit in any season. This October, there’s double the chance. The 148-guest Wind Spirit, complete with sails built for the breezes of the South Pacific, is sailing around the Islands of Tahiti now, but in...
Scenic Eclipse II Takes To The Water
Scenic Eclipse II, Scenic Group’s second ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht, entered the water for the first time, marked by a ‘float out’ ceremony at the shipyard in Croatia. The process of managing the construction of the vessel is led by MKM Yachts, a division of the Scenic Group. Scenic Eclipse II is due to launch in April 2023, with her maiden voyage sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona. Measuring 551 feet long and 71 feet wide, the Discovery Yacht is the sister to Scenic Eclipse, which launched to much fanfare in 2019. Thanks to its innovative world-class technology and Polar...
MSC Seascape Sets A Course To Family Fun
MSC Cruises today unveiled details of its upcoming flagship, MSC Seascape, that will elevate the family experience and provide children with endless options for onboard entertainment. The ship will delight family members of all ages with 98 hours of live entertainment per cruise, 7,567 square feet of dedicated kids’ space and cutting-edge amusement options when she launches in December 2022, offering 7-night cruises in the Caribbean. MSC Cruises has welcomed more than 350,000 young guests on its ships over the years and continues to expand the extraordinary experiences for all...
AQV Launches Vancouver, Victoria Experiences
American Queen Voyages is giving guests the option to enjoy a post-cruise experience in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C. The Official Vancouver and Victoria City Stay Package is available after Ocean Victory sailings from Sitka to Vancouver, allowing guests to explore the lively downtown scene of Vancouver, the vibrant Victoria Butterfly Gardens and much more. Isis Ruiz, Chief Commercial Officer, American Queen Voyages, said: “Our inclusive pre-cruise hotel night has always drawn guests to deeply discover the embarkation city of their journey. We are glad to grow these Ocean Victory...