Cruise
Uniworld’s New ‘Super Ship’ Debuts In Egypt
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises’ newest Super Ship, the S.S. Sphinx, set sail on the Nile River in Egypt on Sept. 23, 2021. The S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, including a private dining room and an al fresco dining experience on the upper deck, a swimming pool, massage room and 42 suites. Its menus reflect the destination guests sail through, with options including Egyptian beef liver, veel “fatteh,” sweet corn soup, mulukhiya Egyptian bread, hawawshi and more. Guests can also pair their meals onboard with locally sourced Egyptian wines including Omar Khayyam...
Government Lifts Global Travel Advisory
ACTA is clearly pleased that the federal government has lifted its global travel advisory and returned to its pre-COVID-19 country-specific risk assessments, but it's disappointed that the government's Level 4 advisory against cruise travel remains in place. ACTA president, Wendy Paradis said that the industry association is “pleased the government has returned to a risk-based approach to travel advisories for fully-vaccinated travellers.” She pointed out that: “This approach follows the recommendations ACTA and Canadian Travel and Tourism Roundtable partners have been making...
Costa Cruises Sets Sail With A New Identity
Costa Cruises is setting sail with a new brand positioning that’s built around exploring destinations through unique experiences and includes not only new product features, but also a new way of communicating, which marks the company's transformation. The biggest innovation lies in the company logo, particularly its most distinctive and best-loved feature, as revealed by a consumer survey: the iconic “C” that has been accompanying Costa on seas worldwide for over 70 years. Francesco Muglia, vice president global marketing of Costa Cruises, said that: “The new brand...
MSC Cruises Canada Appoints Jacinto In The West
MSC Cruises Canada has appointed Ramon Jacinto as Business Development Manager for Western & Central Canada, based in Vancouver. Jacinto brings over 20 years of experience in the Canadian travel industry, beginning his career in the hospitality and the airline industry, and most recently representing another cruise brand. Ian Patterson, country manager, Canada for MSC Cruises, said: “Having vast experience working alongside our travel partners, Ramon takes pride in being able to relate to them and anticipate their needs. Ramon will use his expertise in cruise to help identify...
Scenic Cruising With Wonder Savings Event
Scenic is setting sail with “Wonder –ful” offers during its annual Wonder Savings Event on both river and ocean sailings. On its river cruises, Scenic is offering free and reduced airfare on select 2022 Europe and Southeast Asia sailings, an early payment discount of 10% if booking is paid in full by Dec. 15, 2021, a special Wonder Savings of $350 per couple, and a complimentary Deposit Protection Plan (valued at $125 per person). On the ocean cruises, Scenic is offering one of its best deals to date – free business class airfare on select January thru March 2022 Scenic...
Caribbean Cruise Collaboration Needed
As U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte sees it: “One destination does not make an itinerary.” Speaking during the recent Seatrade Cruise Global event in Miami, Boschulte highlighted the importance of greater collaboration among Caribbean destinations and cruise line partners to ensure the safe and successful return of cruises to the region. He said that it’s important for travellers to feel safe at every destination they visit, and working with other destinations is essential to ensure that happens. Boschulte observed: “There has to be a...
Cruise & Fly With Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises is setting sail for wave season with a new Discover the World Cruise & Fly Sale. This campaign offers plenty of travel inspiration in addition to sizeable savings on an array of 2022 small ship European river cruises. Between now (Oct. 1) and Nov.15, 2021, guests booking select 2022 European river cruises qualify for airfare savings, early payment discounts and onboard credit to spend while sailing. Booking on itineraries of 15 days or more will include free, round trip airfare; booking of eight to 14-day sailings (excluding those on the Douro River) will...
Adventure Canada Makes Vaccinations Mandatory
Adventure Canada is mandating that all passengers, expedition team members, and crew now require full vaccination against COVID-19 to travel aboard its Ocean Endeavour voyages -- including those in the Arctic, Atlantic Canada, and Europe. This policy follows the Canadian government announcement that as of Nov. 1, 2021, Canada’s borders will once again be open to ship-based tourism for individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As leaders in the expedition travel industry for over 30 years, Adventure Canada takes the ongoing health and safety concerns of all its guests,...