Cruise
Updated Cruise Advice From The CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued updated advice for cruise ship travel, recommending that “all people avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, because the risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships is very high.” The CDC said that: “It is especially important that people with an increased risk of severe illness avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises.” In its Level 4 advice, the CDC indicates that: Cruise passengers are at increased risk of person-to-person spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and...
Deals From Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday, deals on 2021 departures of its three newest European river cruise itineraries on the River Seine, the Danube River, and the Dutch waterways and Rhine River. Departures are available from $1,999 per person based on double occupancy for standard cabins and suites. Bookings must be made between Fri., Nov. 27, and Tues., Dec. 1. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice president sales and marketing North America, said of the offer: “These Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on our newest itineraries are some...
Le Boat Rocking With Black Friday Deals
In the summer of 2021, Le Boat is offering private luxury houseboat getaways on the UNESCO Rideau Canal in Ontario and in eight European countries. No previous boating experience required. And it’s putting these cruises on sale at up to 25% off beginning Black Friday and continuing until Dec. 1 on cruises booked in 2021 or 2022. Lisa Mclean, marketing manager for Le Boat, said: “In a global pandemic, it’s difficult to get out in a way that feels safe. Now you can enjoy nature and visit the towns along the way on your own private cruiser where you eat, sleep and live onboard....
Holland America Sets Sail With Deals
Holland America Line has launched a week-long Black Friday sale offering a free Wi-Fi package for all new bookings and a special bonus gift card with all gift card purchases. Running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2020, the Black Friday Sale also features complimentary specialty dining, a beverage package, gratuities and more from the current Save Now, Cruise Later promotion, putting the value of the combined offers at up to $2,300 per stateroom. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, said: “Combining the free Wi-Fi value of the Black Friday Sale with the already included...
TravelBrands Is Making Waves
TravelBrands is making a splash with its newest online giveaway. For the next four weeks, travel agents who are members of TravelBrands’ Your TravelBrands BDM Facebook group will have the opportunity to receive prizing and other perks. These online giveaways are in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “As the year comes to an end, we wanted to bring our travel agent community even closer together and celebrate the travel industry.” Tanious continued: “Over the next few weeks, we are hosting exciting sessions on our...
Black Friday Bonus From Emerald Waterways
Emerald Waterways is offering Black Friday deals on all of its 2021 and its 2022 European river cruise sailings. Guests who book any 2021 or 2022 European river cruise between Nov. 21 to Nov. 30, 2020 will receive a free, extended drinks package. These bonus savings are combinable with the following offer: For European sailings, guests save up to CDN$3,000 per couple depending on length of sailing and cabin category, and couples booking a suite on the Horizon Deck receive €300 onboard credit. In addition, all bookings come with the line’s flexible booking policy that allows...
Holland America Extends Pause To Prepare
Holland America Line is extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures through March 31, 2021 as it continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It will also cancel select longer voyages, and cruises of eight days or longer that call in the United States until Nov. 1, 2021. Cruises impacted by this pause in operation are: All cruise departures from Jan. 1 through March 31, 2021. Cruises of eight days or more that call at a U.S. port through...
Scenic Promotion Just ‘Super’
Scenic has launched a Super Early Bird promotion on all of its 2022 departures across both their river cruise and its Scenic Eclipse portfolio. Guests who book their 2022 European or Southeast Asia river cruise, and pay in full 12 months prior to departure, will receive the Super Early Bird savings of an extra 10% off the cost of their cruise booking in addition to all current offers including: For all European itineraries, guests can choose free round trip air, reduced price economy flights of CDN$295 or CDN$495 or savings of up to CDN$1,000 per person, depending on the...