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Caribbean Cruise Collaboration Needed
As U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte sees it: “One destination does not make an itinerary.” Speaking during the recent Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami, Boschulte highlighted the importance of greater collaboration among Caribbean destinations and cruise line partners to ensure the safe and successful return of cruises to the region. He said that it’s important for travellers to feel safe at every destination they visit, and working with other destinations is essential to ensure that happens. Boschulte observed: “There has to be a...
Cruise & Fly With Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises is setting sail for wave season with a new Discover the World Cruise & Fly Sale. This campaign offers plenty of travel inspiration in addition to sizeable savings on an array of 2022 small ship European river cruises. Between now (Oct. 1) and Nov.15, 2021, guests booking select 2022 European river cruises qualify for airfare savings, early payment discounts and onboard credit to spend while sailing. Booking on itineraries of 15 days or more will include free, round trip airfare; booking of eight to 14-day sailings (excluding those on the Douro River) will...
Adventure Canada Makes Vaccinations Mandatory
Adventure Canada is mandating that all passengers, expedition team members, and crew now require full vaccination against COVID-19 to travel aboard its Ocean Endeavour voyages -- including those in the Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and Europe. This policy follows the Canadian government announcement that as of Nov. 1, 2021, Canada’s borders will once again be open to ship-based tourism for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As leaders in the expedition travel industry for over 30 years, Adventure Canada takes the ongoing health and safety concerns of all its guests,...
New Home For American Queen Voyages
American Queen Voyages will open a new headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Specializing in North American river, lakes & ocean, as well as expedition cruising, American Queen Voyages’ new office location will serve as the centre of the cruise line’s marketing, sales and vessel operations with over 100 jobs. American Queen Voyages and the many working from its new headquarters will work closely with the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Broward County’s official partnership for economic development. Shawn Bierdz, president, American Queen Voyages, said: “South...
Scenic Eclipse Returns To Antarctica In 2022
Scenic Eclipse will be one of the first cruises to return to Antarctica when it resumes sailing its ultra-luxury expedition voyages from Jan. 7, 2022. Scenic Group COO Rob Voss observed that: “Our crew and staff are so delighted to be able to welcome guests back on board our world-class yacht, Scenic Eclipse. Besides the opportunity to be one of the first cruise lines to return to Antarctica after nearly two years of no visitors, we are also excited to showcase several enhancements on board Scenic Eclipse – a number of which were driven by our guests’ feedback.” To...
Experience Immersive Nights Out With Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has unveiled details of its new “Nights Out” evening experiences throughout Europe for 2022. The five excursions are private offerings solely for Uniworld guests, showcasing top European cities in a new light. These experiences will be incorporated into Uniworld’s all-inclusive itineraries, and were specially co-curated by the Uniworld team and the brand’s extensive local connections on the ground. For 2023, “Nights Out” excursions will be included on all of Uniworld’s European cruises. Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld...
A Re-Imagined Portfolio
American Queen Steamboat Company is now American Queen Voyages, the new overarching brand merging American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines. Offering a varied and comprehensive portfolio of North American itineraries, American Queen Voyages is comprised of American Queen Voyages River, American Queen Voyages Lakes & Ocean (welcoming the Victory Cruise Lines fleet) and American Queen Voyages Expedition, which includes new Alaska and Central America expedition experiences beginning 2022. Embracing its new tagline “Discovery Runs Deep,” American Queen Voyages...
Reimagined Star Legend Makes Debut In Portugal
Windstar Cruises has announced the debut of its all-suite Star Plus Class Star Legend yacht, sailing from Lisbon on a 10-day voyage to Barcelona stopping at ports including Portimão, Cádiz (overnight), Gibraltar, Málaga (overnight), Cartagena, and Palma de Mallorca. The line’s three all-suite Star Plus Class yachts (Star Breeze, Star Legend, and Star Pride) have been undergoing major transformations, with Star Breeze as the first to launch in June showcasing new suites and expanded outdoor and indoor public spaces. Star Legend is the second of the three yachts to emerge from...