Cruise
We’re Full Of Ships
TravelBrands Encore Cruises has launched We’re Full of Ships -- a new cruise campaign featuring significant offers from 17 of the top cruise lines. In addition to this, there are two travel agent incentives, showing continued support for the travel industry in new and engaging ways. The campaign is running from Sept. 20 until Oct. 1, 2021. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We are thankful for our amazing cruise line partners offering great benefits for those eager to plan their next cruise vacation.” Tanious continued: “By collaborating, we are building...
Celebrity Updates Mixed Vaccination Guidance
Royal Caribbean Group cruise companies is now accepting passengers who have mixed coronavirus vaccinations following clarification from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the issue. As a result of the CDC’s clarification of its position regarding mixed vaccinations, Celebrity Cruises is providing updated guidance. For sailings departing from the US, the CDC will now view passengers who have a mixed combination of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer/Moderna) as fully vaccinated. If a guest has already received two mRNA vaccines in mixed series at a minimum...
A New Wonder Sets Sail For U.S., Europe
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas is preparing for its debut in the U.S. and Europe in 2022. The new ship is set to sail from its home in Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean on March 4, 2022, before making its way to Barcelona and Rome to kick off summer vacations in May. Families and travellers alike have a new wave of possibilities across Wonder’s eight distinct neighbourhoods -- an Oasis Class first, that include all-new features such as the Suite Neighbourhood, a cantilevered pool bar named The Vue, and Wonder Playscape – an interactive, open-air kids’ play area with...
Silversea Prepares For 2021-2022 Antarctica Season
Silversea Cruises has reached an agreement with Chilean authorities to depart from Punta Arenas for its 2021-2022 Antarctica season. Silver Cloud and Silver Wind will set sail from Punta Arenas, while the line's third Antarctica-bound ship, Silver Explorer, will continue with its scheduled plan to depart from Chile's Puerto Williams from November 2021. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea’s president and CEO, said that: “Leading the return of cruising in Antarctica, as facilitated by our agreement with the Chilean government, represents our commitment to delivering unforgettable...
Two More NCL Ships Return To The Med
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) continues its Great Cruise Comeback with the redeployment of Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway in the Mediterranean. A third of NCL’s fleet of 17 ships are now back in operation, welcoming guests back on board after the company’s more than 500-day cruise suspension. Norwegian Epic, the fourth ship in the company’s fleet to resume operations, successfully completed its first voyage to Spain and Italy from Barcelona. During the 7-day sailing, Norwegian Epic called to Livorno, the gateway to the Renaissance heritage of Tuscany and Florence, Rome...
Avalon Waterways Expands Its Storyteller Series
Avalon Waterways has expanded its Storyteller Series to include a new “All For You” cruise, featuring Sister Hazel. The exclusive Storyteller Series sailing from Mainz to Amsterdam will gift “Hazelnuts” a cruise through time and tales as they wind, bend and meander their way through hillside castles, terraced vineyards and medieval towns along the Rhine River with their favorite band. A featured host in Avalon Waterways’ Storyteller Series, Sister Hazel joins a line-up of other world-renowned storytellers, including Candace Bushnell, Cheryl Strayed, Gillian Flynn,...
A Little Incentive From TravelBrands Cruises by Encore
As summer 2021 comes to an end, TravelBrands Cruises by Encore is offering agents’ clients a special offer as well as a little incentive for agents as well. For agents looking to make their clients’ bookings a little more special, TravelBrands is offering free perks that include: Book an Inside cabin and receive free chocolate-dipped strawberries. Book an Oceanview cabin and receive a free bottle of wine and strawberries. Book a Balcony or above and receive a free $100 onboard credit PLUS a bottle of wine and strawberries. For three days only, travel agents will be...
Set Sail In The Caribbean With Tradewind Voyages
Tradewind Voyages has launched its Caribbean program with sales in North America. The world’s largest tall ship, Golden Horizon, will make its inaugural voyage in the region from Barbados on Nov. 11, 2021. Safe Sailing protocols have also been implemented, to ensure the wellbeing of guests and crew, which include a fully COVID vaccinated policy plus pre boarding (complimentary) antigen testing. Between Nov. 11, 2021 and March 31, 2022, Tradewind Voyages will offer 21 departures, all of which are round trips from Barbados. Each voyage is 7 nights’ duration including all meals...