Cruise
Holland America Extends Its Promise
Holland America Line is extending its Flexible Cancellation Plan to Sept. 30, 2022 to provide consumers with the confidence to make travel plans through the summer. And as part of its “Worry-Free Promise,” the cruise line will also continue to implement best practices for COVID-19 health safety including operating vaccinated cruises and requiring a medically-supervised negative COVID-19 test prior to cruising. Under the Flexible Cancellation Plan -- which was originally offered for cruises departing through the end of April -- guests who make a new booking by March 31, 2022,...
Catch A Wave With Windstar Cruises
Windstar Cruises has set sail with its 2022 Wave Season deal which is valid through Feb. 28, 2022, with the “Pick Your Perk” savings options including a choice of: * Up to $1,000 onboard credit per stateroom * Up to two free Easy Stay hotel nights with included transfer between hotel and yacht + full breakfast + Wi-Fi + resort fees & taxes Guests may pick one complimentary perk, which vary in exact amount depending on the length of the cruise and room category. In addition, Yacht Club Members (Windstar’s returning guests) can earn double the referral credit of...
Making The Transition
CLIA says that the transition of the Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) to a voluntary program effective Jan. 15, 2022, recognizes the cruise industry’s “unwavering commitment to providing some of the highest levels of COVID-19 mitigation found in any industry.” The industry association points out that cruise is the only segment of travel and tourism that requires, prior to embarkation for both passengers and crew, exceedingly high levels of vaccination (approaching 100% compared to only 63% on land in the U.S.) and 100% testing of every individual (over 20 times the rate in the...
Catch The Wave With Star Clippers
Star Clippers is offering a “Two-Plus-Two” deal good on select sailings through March, 2023. Guests who book by Jan. 22, 2022 will receive a 10% discount off the cruise fare and pre-paid gratuities, plus a $100 onboard credit and bottle of champagne per cabin. The offer is valid for residents of North, Central and South America only and is good on select sailings through March 2023, which include destinations like the Greek Islands, Rome and the Amalfi Coast, Croatia or the French Riviera. Those wanting to stay closer to home can choose from Caribbean sailings from either St....
Save With Emerald Cruises’ New Year Sale
Emerald Cruises is sailing into 2022 with its New Year Sale that offers up to 30% off select 2022 European River cruises. For those looking further ahead, the small ship cruise line is also offering flight deals on its collection of 2023 river sailings. Those booking a 2022 European river cruise on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Rhône and Saône rivers can save up to 30% when booking a balcony suite and paying in full six months prior to departure. This offer is good on some of Emerald Cruises’ most popular sailings including the 15-day Splendours of Europe between Amsterdam and...
NCL Enhances Latitudes Rewards Program
Norwegian Cruise Line has enhanced its Latitudes Rewards Program for cruisers, so that it now features a redesigned tier structure to make achieving the next status easier as well as adding a whole host of new benefits. The refreshed program now features seven tiers, including a brand-new Diamond status as well as Sapphire, which replaces the previous Platinum Plus tier. Almost all tiers now feature a reduced points requirement to unlock each new status level, allowing guests to enjoy exclusive rewards faster. For example, Silver status is now available to guests with 20 Rewards...
Royal Caribbean Pauses Operations Of Four Ships
Royal Caribbean International is advising that as a result of the ongoing COVID-related circumstances around the world, and in an abundance of caution, it is pausing operations for the following ships: Vision of the Seas’ return to cruising is postponed until March 7, 2022 Serenade of the Seas sailings from Jan. 8 – March 5, returning after dry dock on April 26, 2022 Jewel of the Seas sailings from Jan. 9 – Feb. 12, returning on Feb. 20, 2022 Symphony of the Seas sailings from Jan. 8 – Jan. 22, returning on Jan. 29, 2022 The cruise said that it regrets “having...
Avalon Waterways Cruises Into 2022 With Wave Deals
Avalon Waterways is setting sail in 2022 with some attractive Wave Season deals that invite travellers to cruise without crowds, explore cultures with ease and sail in intimate settings. This WAVE season, Avalon Waterways is offering three (3) tiers of savings, all with $499 airfare, on select Europe itineraries, for bookings made between now and March 27, 2022. They are: Enjoy $499 Air + SAVINGS of $3,200 per couple Enjoy $499 Air + SAVINGS of $2,200 per couple Enjoy $499 Air + SAVINGS of 1,700 per couple Cruisers will find dozens of itineraries benefiting from this WAVE...