Cruise
Explore Costa Rica With Star Clippers
Beginning in November 2022, Star Clippers’ tall ships will be setting a course to Costa Rica, featuring ports of call along the Pacific coast as well as in Nicaragua and Panama. And for passengers who book their Costa Rican sailing now, Star Clippers is offering an air credit discount of $1,200 off per cabin on select seven night sailings departing November 2022 through March 2023. The discount is based on double occupancy cabins and sailings must be booked by Sept. 20, 2021. Offer is valid for residents of North, Central and South America only. Star Clippers offers sailings...
Branching Out
The Globus family of brands’ Lighthouse Project – which was launched back in April of 2021 – is branching out with a new partnership with Trees4Travel. As part of the new partnership, Avalon Waterways will offset the carbon footprint of every guest’s cruise experience in 2022 by donating tens of thousands of trees to Trees4Travel. Through this initiative, the company is placing an emphasis on “Planet” – one of three (3) important pillars representing the Lighthouse Project. The Globus family of brands Lighthouse Project is focused on three, give-back categories: ...
Discover The Panama Canal With Holland America
During the 2022-2023 season, four Holland America Line ships will be offering itineraries that feature a full transit between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, allowing passengers to experience the engineering wonders of the Panama Canal. Ranging in length from 14 to 23 days aboard Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Volendam and Zuiderdam, Holland America's Panama Canal voyages depart from several ports, including San Diego, California; Seattle, Washington; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Many of the itineraries have two or three embarkation or debarkation...
Celestyal Cruises Sells The Experience
In a statement, Celestyal Cruises says that due to current market conditions resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it has reviewed its forward-looking capacity requirements and after careful thought and consideration, the company has sold the Experience and will continue to operate the same sized fleet that has served it well prior to the pandemic. Celestyal said that the decision to sell the Experience will also provide the company with enhanced liquidity, which in combination with zero, third party debt forms the continued solid financial foundation to ensure a...
Aurora Expeditions Joins Virtuoso As Global Partner
Australia’s Aurora Expeditions has become a member of Virtuoso, expanding its global network to include Virtuoso’s advisors in Asia-Pacific and expands it to the more than 50 countries where Virtuoso operates. Aurora Expeditions CEO Monique Ponfoort said that: “Becoming part of Virtuoso’s global network is a milestone accomplishment for Aurora Expeditions,” “We’ve been afforded the opportunity to work with their incredibly talented and reputable member agencies in other areas of the world such as the Asia-Pacific, and our home country of Australia, so adding the Global...
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...