Cruise
Set Sail With Sunwing
Beginning in November 2021, Sunwing will be offering cruise packages aboard the adults-only Marella Explorer 2. The operator will also be offering savings of up to $300 per couple on applicable packages. The Marella Explorer 2 is the newest ship in Marella Cruises’ fleet and the latest addition to the tour operator’s cruise lineup. If travellers book by July 1, 2021 – for select sailings between Nov. 23, 2021 and Jan. 25, 2022 – they can save up to $300 per couple or $150 per person. Cruise packages include round-trip flights between Toronto and Montego Bay, pier...
Troubled Waters?
The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Albert Bryan Jr. wants Florida governor, Ron DeSantis to honour the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and reconsider state’s legislation – relating to the vaccination of cruise passengers -- which could impact the health and wellbeing of millions of Caribbean residents when cruises to the region resume. Governor Bryan believes that -- with an increasing number of Americans receiving COVID-19 vaccinations -- ensuring the cruise industry reopens with vaccinated passengers is essential to the tourism economies of...
Holland America Makes Changes In Europe
As it continues to work with governments and port authorities in connection with the phased resumption of cruising, Holland America Line is advising that it’s canceling the remainder of the summer 2021 European sailings aboard two ships, Nieuw Statendam and Volendam. The move affects cruises that were scheduled to depart from September through November, along with the Collectors’ Voyages (combined cruises) associated with those departures. As well, after an expected on-schedule delivery from the Fincantieri shipyard July 30, Rotterdam will remain in non-guest operations...
Linger And Enjoy With European Waterways
With Europe poised to reopen its borders to visitors as the number of vaccinated travellers increase worldwide, European Waterways is finding itself in the spotlight once again, with travellers attracted to "the slow paced, immersive experience of canal cruising. In the words of managing director Derek Banks, the company’s cruises allow passengers to “linger and enjoy the moment.” Passengers can savour the cuisine and explore the picturesque villages, vineyards, castles and aristocratic estates of the European countryside at a comfortable pace, without the feeling of being...
Uncharted Waters
The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) is making clear that it fully supports the cruise industry, announcing that it has established a National Cruise Committee (NCC) that will advocate for the sector and make it clear that it should be treated no differently than other sectors of the travel industry in Canada. Committee members – from Canadian organizations that operate in the global cruise industry -- will act in an advisory capacity to identify cruise industry issues and provide regular updates and recommendations to TIAC’s Recovery Committee. They will represent...
Scenic Pumps Up River Cruising In 2022
Scenic is setting sail with a series of new, immersive Scenic Enrich experiences in its 2022 European River Cruises Collection. The experiences range from exclusive after-hours access to Bordeaux’s Les Bassins de Lumières, to canapés and a guided tour of Motorworld in Cologne. Every Scenic Space-Ship now has an onboard Enrichment Manager for all European river cruises. The Enrichment Manager will be responsible for hosting cabaret nights, cooking lessons, wine tastings, informative lectures and ensuring guests fully enjoy their experience. Some of the new offerings include...
Riviera Ready For Douro River Restart
Riviera River Cruises will restart its European river cruises in July with departures on Portugal’s Douro River. The cruise company’s first departure of its eight-day Douro, Porto and Salamanca river cruise is set for July 2 aboard the MS Douro Elegance. A four-day Lisbon extension is also available on select departure dates. All guests boarding Riviera ships will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or present a negative test prior to travel. Sail on over to https://www.rivierarivercruises.com for...
Silversea Unveils New Alaska, Iceland Sailings
Silversea Cruises has unveiled details of new summer voyages in Alaska and Iceland, starting in July 2021. Following the passage of the U.S. Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, enabling cruises to Alaska without required stops in Canada, Silver Muse will resume round-trip sailings from Seattle starting July 29. Silver Shadow will circumnavigate Iceland with the launch of new all-Icelandic itineraries, returning to Northern Europe with three 10-day voyages from Reykjavik, beginning July 30. Roberto Martinoli, Silversea's President and CEO, said: “The return to service is fast...