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Scenic Group Setting Sail In Europe In July 21
Scenic Group’s Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises will be back sailing on several of Europe’s rivers, beginning in late July 2021 on Portugal’s Douro River. In addition to the Douro, both brands will resume sailing on the Rhine River in August. Also, in August, Emerald Cruises will add the Danube while Scenic will resume services on France’s Garonne, Gironde and Dordogne rivers in Bordeaux. Scenic will kick off sailings on the Danube in September. Lisa McCaskill, VP of Sales and Marketing for Scenic Group Canada, said that: “With Europe opening more...
Venetian Society Reunion Voyages Set For 2022
Silversea Cruises has unveiled details of two new Venetian Society Reunion sailings it will be offering members of its Venetian Society loyalty program in 2022. Along with saving 5% on the cruise fare, Venetian Society members will enjoy an array of benefits, one-of-a-kind events, and exclusive experiences ashore, reconnecting with friends and meeting like-minded travellers in a convivial atmosphere. Fernando Barroso de Oliveira, Silversea's President's Ambassador to the Venetian Society, will host both sailings – one of which will be held aboard new ship Silver Dawn. An esteemed...
Muckermann Named CCO At Silversea Cruises
Barbara Muckermann has been named the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Silversea Cruises. Muckermann, who’s appointment is effective immediately, most recently served as the cruise line’s Chief Marketing Officer and in her new role will focus on strengthening the company’s guest-centric approach across the sales and marketing channels to further enhance the cruise experience for patrons of the Monaco-based luxury line. As part of her expanded responsibilities, Muckermann will oversee all aspects of Silversea’s guest relations, sales and marketing, revenue management...
Come On In, The Water Is Fine
With Europe reopening its borders to international travel, luxury hotel barging specialist European Waterways is saying, “Come on in, the water’s fine!” Managing director Derek Banks confirmed that the company’s fleet of hotel barges is sailing again on the picturesque canals and smaller waterways of mainland Europe and the U.K. Its eight-passenger L’Art de Vivre is already exploring Burgundy with the first passengers on an six-night, all-inclusive cruise. Next to get underway with guests onboard in the coming weeks are Renaissance in Western Burgundy; Anjodi on the...
Clear Sailing Ahead
It seems only fitting that it was Royal Caribbean International’s Freedom of the Seas set sail from the Port of Miami on July 4 after a 16-month shutdown. Sailing with 93% of the onboard community fully vaccinated and just in time for Fourth of July weekend, Freedom of the Seas set off on the first cruise of a summer-long series of 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways to Perfect Day at CocoCay and Nassau, The Bahamas. Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International, said: “We have a lot to celebrate. Families and loved ones can finally come together...
Royal Caribbean Cruising To Summer Adventures In Europe
Royal Caribbean International’s Rhapsody of the Seas will be setting sail in the Mediterranean in May 2022 on a variety of new itineraries departing from Greece, Italy, Spain and Israel. Rhapsody of the Seas joins the cruise line’s previously announced European lineup, that includes Anthem of the Seas and the brand-new Odyssey of the Seas. The new summer 2022 sailings on Rhapsody are now open for sale and starting on on May 23, 2022, Rhapsody will set off into summer with ‘open-jaw,’ 7-night cruise vacations departing from Rome and Ravenna, Italy; Athens,...
Uniworld Celebrates Debut Departure
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has officially returned to the rivers of Europe, as its newly transformed Super Ship S.S. La Venezia departed on its inaugural sailing earlier this month (June 20). The cruise departed from Venice with Uniworld’s President and CEO, Ellen Bettridge, joining clients and the crew for the debut sailing. Said Bettridge: “We’re overjoyed the day has finally come to set sail again, welcoming back our loyal guests not only for the first sailing of the reimagined S.S. La Venezia, but the first European sailing for any North American river cruise line....
Experience Russia With Emerald Cruises In 2022
Emerald Cruises is offering two itineraries on the Volga River, between St. Petersburg and Moscow and for travellers who book the 2022 Russia sailing by Dec. 31, 2021, they’ll receive a choice of free, round trip air to Russia, or a savings of CDN$2,200 per couple off the cost of the sailing. The 11-day Imperial Charms of Russia river cruise onboard the chartered MS Nizhny Novgorod is priced from CDN$6,795. Emerald Cruises also offers a 12-day alternative of the above itinerary that is priced from CDN$7,195 CAD per person. For more, go to www.emeraldcruises.ca...