Cruise
MSC, Cruise Saudi Sign Landmark Deal
Cruise Saudi and MSC Cruises are launching Red Sea cruises in the winter 2021/22 season. Fawaz Farooqui, Managing Director of Cruise Saudi, and Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises, signed a landmark framework agreement in the Saudi capital city Riyadh to mark the beginning of the new partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, MSC Magnifica will homeport in Jeddah, the commercial hub and one of the largest cities of Saudi Arabia, as well as the second-largest port in the Middle East with a historical centre that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage...
Avalon Waterways Telling Stories
Avalon Waterways has unveiled its new, celebrity-hosted Storyteller Series of cruises for 2021 and 2022 and welcoming on board authors and musicians who include: Diana Gabaldon, international bestselling author of the Outlander novels Candace Bushnell, international bestselling author of the Sex in the City anthology Cheryl Strayed, international bestselling author of Wild Gillian Flynn, international bestselling author of Gone Girl Christopher Moore, international bestselling comic fantasy novelist Edwin McCain, Billboard-topping singer-songwriter Pam Hoffee,...
AmaWaterways Announces Second Seven River Sailing
Citing an overwhelming response to the launch of its first-ever Seven River Journey Through Europe, AmaWaterways has announced a second Seven River Journey – Spring. This new 45-night curated itinerary offers guests extra time to discover the springtime floral splendor of Netherlands and Belgium along with the opportunity to experience the AmaMagna sailing the upper and lower Danube during the final two weeks of the trip. Sailing on three ships, the Seven River Journey – Spring will take guests through 14 countries and it will depart April 20, 2023 from Avignon, France onboard...
Star Clippers Sets A Course To Central America
Star Clippers is putting Costa Rica and Nicaragua, along with Panama on the itinerary when it sets a course for Central America in November 2022. The cruise company will offer sailings ranging from seven to 14 days (for Panama Canal crossings) with prices beginning at $1,560 per person, double occupancy. For a limited time, Star Clippers is offering an early booking promotion on all of its Central America sailings. For more, go to www.starclippers.com...
Your Answer Is In The Mail
Seems Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) is still waiting to hear from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about its plan to resume its cruise operations from U.S. ports in July. And it sent the CDC a reminder letter last week to see when it could expect a response. In that reminder it pointed out that its SailSAFE program extends well beyond the protocols of the travel, leisure and hospitality sectors, all of which have already reopened including hotels and resorts, casinos, restaurants, sporting venues, theme parks and airlines. And NCLH made it...
Have It All With Holland America
Holland America has launched “Have It All,” a new, premium package that includes shore excursions, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi in one base cruise fare. It’s available year-round on all itineraries six days or longer except Grand Voyages and is valued at $99 per guest, per day, for a seven-day cruise, and “Have it All” cruise fares represent incredible savings of 50% or more off the included amenities compared to purchasing them individually. “Have it All” fares will be available for booking April 21, 2021. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line,...
The Wait Is Over
Silversea Cruises has opened sales on sailings aboard Silver Moon to the Eastern Mediterranean, departing from Greece from June 18, 2021. The cruise company unveiled a collection of nine voyages -- each 10 days in length -- which will sail round-trip from Piraeus (Athens), taking in many of Greece’s most beautiful destinations, such as Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, and Crete, among others, as well as Haifa (Israel) and Cyprus. Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO of Silversea Cruises, said: “The entire team at Silversea, our colleagues at the Royal Caribbean Group, and our...
TravelBrands Rewards Loyalty
Agents will be sailing with TravelBrands and its new cruise offer that benefits both travellers and travel agents. Until April 30, 2021, agents who book a future 50-plus night cruise sailing can earn 25,000 Loyalty Rewards points. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We know travellers cannot wait to see the world again, and a cruise around the world is the perfect way to experience multiple destinations in one getaway.” Tanious continued: “There are unique itineraries that create unforgettable journeys with hidden gems. Plus, this offer also rewards...