Cruise
Have It All With Holland America
Holland America has launched “Have It All,” a new, premium package that includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi in one base cruise fare. It’s available year-round on all itineraries six days or longer except Grand Voyages and is valued at $99 per guest, per day, for a seven-day cruise, and “Have it All” cruise fares represent incredible savings of 50% or more off the included amenities compared to purchasing them individually. “Have it All” fares will be available for booking April 21, 2021. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line,...
The Wait Is Over
Silversea Cruises has opened sales on sailings aboard Silver Moon to the Eastern Mediterranean, departing from Greece from June 18, 2021. The cruise company unveiled a collection of nine voyages -- each 10 days in length -- which will sail round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), taking in many of Greece’s most beautiful destinations, such as Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, among others, as well as Haifa (Israel) and Cyprus. Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises, said: “The entire team at Silversea, our colleagues at the Royal Caribbean Group, and our...
TravelBrands Rewards Loyalty
Agents will be sailing with TravelBrands and its new cruise offer that benefits both travellers and travel agents. Until April 30, 2021, agents who book a future 50-plus night cruise sailing can earn 25,000 Loyalty Rewards points. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We know travellers cannot wait to see the world again, and a cruise around the world is the perfect way to experience multiple destinations in one getaway.” Tanious continued: “There are unique itineraries that create unforgettable journeys with hidden gems. Plus, this offer also rewards...
MSC Virtuosa Sets A Course For The UK
MSC Cruises will be deploying the MSC Virtuosa to the United Kingdom this summer. The ship will make its maiden voyage on May 20 with guests on board from Southampton as the first of a series of 3-night and 4-night mini-cruises before it begins 7-night cruises from June 12 with three embarkation ports in England and Scotland. All voyages will be for British residents only and for guests of all ages who are either waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine or who have already been vaccinated. All guests will be tested before they embark the ship and non-vaccinated guests will also be required...
Celestyal Deploying Second Ship In The Med
Celestyal Cruises is deploying a second ship, the Celestyal Olympia, in the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean. The cruise company resumed its operations on May 29 with the Celestyal Crystal. The expanded deployment coincides with the recent positive announcement from the U.S. CDC regarding international travel for Americans. Setting sail from Lavrion Port and Marina (Athens), the seven-night “Legendary Archipelago” itinerary will operate from June 28 through Aug. 30. As of Aug. 30, the Celestyal Olympia will operate its scheduled three- and...
Bahamas Paradise Ready To Set Sail
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has released details of its plans to resume its sailing operations, as well as the relaunch of its website. The cruise line’s CEO, Oneil Khosa said in a statement: “The past year has been incredibly challenging for the cruise industry and as an independent, family-owned and operated boutique cruise line, this has been particularly difficult for us. That said, we are pleased to announce that our website is now live and accepting bookings for sailings beginning July 2nd, when Grand Classica will make her much-anticipated return to the Bahamas.” Khosa...
Costa’s 2022-2023 Cruises Open For Bookings
As it works to restart cruises on May 1, 2021, Costa Cruises is continuing with its gradual program of reintroduction of cruise holidays, releasing its itineraries from April 2022 to April 2023 that are now available for booking through travel advisors and online. For the 2022 summer season, Costa’s offer will focus on Mediterranean and northern European destinations. In May 2022, Costa’s new flagship, the Costa Toscana, will make its debut offering week-long cruises of Italy, France and Spain, with a long call in Ibiza. As well, the Costa Smeralda will offer...
Royal Caribbean Adds Singapore Sailings
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Quantum of the Seas will continue sailing from Singapore through October 2021. Having resumed sailing in December 2020, Quantum’s 11-month Singapore season will mark the longest yet for one of Asia’s largest and most revolutionary cruise ships. The cruise line introduced Ocean Getaways from Singapore last year with the local government’s CruiseSafe Certification, which confirms the sailings meet the comprehensive health and safety requirements developed with the Singapore government. Following a successful run and high marks...