Cruise
Strong Bookings For Hurtigruten Group
Hurtigruten Group is reporting booking levels close to 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, coupled with strong demand for 2022 small-ship experiences. Across Hurtigruten Expeditions and Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Express, bookings for 2022 are currently 45% ahead of bookings for 2020 as of the same time in 2019. Daniel Skjeldam, CEO of Hurtigruten Group, points out that: “There is a huge pent-up demand for travel, and we see a substantial and growing demand for authentic adventure travel. After a very challenging year and a half for the entire travel industry, we are extremely...
TravelBrands Adds Quark Expeditions As New Partner
TravelBrands has added Quark Expeditions as its newest cruise partner. Now, agents can book Quark Expeditions through TravelBrands and, for a limited time, earn a $100 bonus commission on any sailing. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said that: “People are eager to travel again, and there’s a growing trend to experience remote regions of the world. Working with Quark Expeditions allows us to offer once-in-a-lifetime voyages that deliver unforgettable moments. Providing the types of experiences that travellers want while adding more value to our community of travel agents is...
TravelBrands Cruising With Health And Safety Training
TravelBrands launched an extensive training program to meet the needs of today’s traveller by enhancing knowledge of the new health and safety measures aboard their cruise line partners. Their mission is to ensure that both agents and their clients can confidently plan and enjoy their next cruise vacation to the fullest. During June, there will be 15, 30-minute online webinars available with key cruise partners, and everyone is invited to join all of them. The sessions will focus on the new policies, procedures, and measures meant to keep guests safe as cruising opens...
Aloha Spirit, Mexico’s Culture On Board HAL Sailings
During the 2022-2023 season, passengers will be able to discover Hawaii’s Aloha Spirit and Mexico’s culture on board sailings of Holland America’s Koningsdam from San Diego, California which are now open for booking. Beginning in October 2022 through March 2023, guests can embark on a “Mexican Riviera” or “Circle Hawaii” getaway between five and 18 days. Two back-to-back itineraries can be combined for a 24-day or 25-day “Circle Hawaii and Mexican Riviera Collectors’ Voyage.” Sail on over to www.hollandamerica.com for...
Tourism Glowing From Coast To Coast
It may only be a seven-day celebration, but Tourism Week In Canada reminded Canadians from coast to coast that the tourism industry is a 24/7 economic generator and a vital part of this country’s cultural ecosystems, impacting every region and community. In 2021, the week-long celebration brought with it a new sense of optimism as regions across the country announced their pandemic re-opening plans, providing operators with a target date to start preparing and retooling to welcome visitors. And while much remains to be done, there are positive signs that the freeze on travel is...
HAL’s Eurodam Extends 2021 Med Season
After it completes a series of four cruises to Greece this summer, the Eurodam will operate the Westerdam’s previously scheduled cruises in the Mediterranean, Holland America Line has advised. From Sept. 12 through its Oct. 30 transatlantic departure, Eurodam will offer five 12-day itineraries roundtrip from Venice, Italy; between Venice and Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Venice and Barcelona, Spain; or from Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bookings open today (Thurs., May 27), for these cruises. For guests who were booked on Westerdam cruises, they will automatically be...
Set Sail With A Theme On Emerald Cruises
As the 2022, European river cruise season heats up, Emerald Cruises has released details on its newly launched Special Interest Cruise collection. Three of the line’s most popular itineraries have been reimagined with customized tours and onboard events to sharpen the focus on each region’s most iconic offerings: the incredible arts and culture of the Rhine and Danube, and the centuries old wine-making history of the Moselle River. In fact, there’s a Wines of the Moselle Cruise, priced from CDN$3,195 per person double that departs on Aug. 21 or Aug. 28, 2022. The Danube...
AQSC Sets Sail June 14 On Its Pacific Northwest Season
American Queen Steamboat Company’s American Empress -- cruising the Columbia and Snake rivers -- will resume operations beginning June 14, 2021. And the line’s first 2021 Pacific Northwest sailing will feature the its Pacific Northwest Splendor itinerary from Spokane, Wash. (Clarkston, Wash.) to Portland, Ore. (Vancouver, Wash.) and operate with enhanced SafeCruise health and safety protocols. Additionally, American Queen Steamboat Company is reporting the 2021 season is almost sold out including the newly christened American Countess and boutique-style American Duchess,...