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Cruise Europe’s Canals With European Waterways
European Waterways has released its 2022 hotel barge cruising brochure, providing a comprehensive guide to cruising the canals and smaller waterways of Europe and the U.K. The brochure features new excursions to cultural attractions, as well as enhanced experiences that offer more immersive, “deep dives” into the various cruise regions. It features easy-to-navigate guides that allow travellers to effortlessly find their perfect cruise – from the ideal itinerary, to the time to travel, to which barge style best suits their travel interests and needs. According to European...
Viking Unveils 2023-2024 World Cruises
Viking has released details of its 2023-2024 Viking World Cruise, which will span 138 days, 28 countries and 57 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. The announcement comes as Viking reports that there has been strong demand among guests – with the 2021 and 2022 World Cruises selling out in record time. For the first time, Viking will offer a choice of two departure dates for the extended voyage. Guests may choose to sail on Viking Sky, which will depart on Dec. 20, 2023, from Ft. Lauderdale; or on Viking Neptune, which will depart Ft. Lauderdale on Dec. 23, 2023 -- both ships...
A Video Message From Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain
Say thanks to Celebrity Cruises’ SVP Sales, Trade Support & Services, Dondra Ritzenthaler for passing on a video message from Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s chairman and CEO, Richard Fain. By way of introduction, Ritzenthaler writes: “We can always count on our Chairman and CEO, Richard Fain, to provide us a steady perspective on difficult subject matters. Whether we're in a time of questioning or a period of hope, Richard's words give us perspective.” And she adds: “His message today: though the Delta variant have affected consumer confidence to some degree, it has...
Scenic Group Canada Hires Willey As Western Canada BDM
Scenic Group Canada has hired Lisa Willey as its BDM for Western Canada. Willey has over 20 years of cruise industry experience and will be responsible for supporting the sales and trade marketing efforts of Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ travel partners in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. She can be reached at [email protected]. Juna Ueda, general manager sales, Scenic Group Canada, said: “We are pleased to have the caliber of Lisa’s talent and expertise join our Canadian sales team. As we continue to build our sales and marketing team, our travel partners can...
Volendam, Zaandam Return In May 2022
Holland America has announced that the Volendam and Zaandam will resume sailings in May 2022, joining the Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Rotterdam and Zuiderdam, which will return to service or are slated to restart cruising by November 2021. With their restart in May 2022, the Volendam will explore Northern Europe, while the Zaandam will return to the Canada/New England region. With these new start dates, the Grand World Voyage and Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage will not operate in 2022 and will resume in 2023. Gus Antorcha, president of...
Antigua Welcomes Celebrity Equinox
Antigua & Barbuda recently welcomed the Celebrity Equinox at Antigua Cruise Port. More than 2,000 passengers were warmly welcomed to St. John’s by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Investment, Senator, The Honourable Mary-Clare Hurst along with other tourism executives and representatives of Antigua Cruise Port, the Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority, and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. This Solstice-class ship was the first large vessel to dock at St. John’s since the restart of the Antigua & Barbuda cruise season in July. Dona...
NCL Announces ‘Giving Joy’ Winners
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) awarded 100 free cruises to 100 teachers across the U.S. and Canada, as well as thousands of dollars to the schools of the top three Grand Prize winners as part of the Norwegian's Giving Joy campaign. The month-long campaign -- launched during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 3 to May 7, 2021 -- recognized deserving educators for their unwavering commitment to bringing joy to the classroom. To celebrate these incredible individuals, and their often-times undervalued profession, as well as kick off the start to a new school year, Norwegian Cruise Line...
Sail On The Mekong With Emerald Cruises In 2022-2023
Emerald Cruises has opened its books for its 2022-2023 Mekong River cruise season through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard the line’s new Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. Guests booking select 2022-2023 season Mekong River cruises of 13 days or more will save up to $4,000 per couple. Guest who book by Sept. 30, 2021 will receive a launch bonus of an additional $500 savings per couple. All bookings include complimentary Deposit Protection Plan valued at $250 per couple. Emerald Cruises’ Mekong River itineraries range from 13 days to 21 days. The 13-day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia...