Cruise
Crystal Endeavor Set To Debut In Summer 2021
Crystal Endeavor, the German-built, PC6-designated vessel for Crystal Expedition Cruises is on track to debut in Summer 2021. Originally set to launch in August of 2020, the ship’s construction was delayed as the global health crisis forced a shutdown of MV WERFTEN where Crystal Endeavor is currently under construction. The shipyard has reopened fully this year and Crystal is pleased with the resumption of work on the vessel. Jack Anderson, Crystal’s interim president and CEO, said: “While we are certainly disappointed that Crystal Endeavor’s delivery has been delayed,...
Avalon Waterways A Cure For Cabin Fever
Avalon Waterways is offering travellers is offering travellers a chance to cruise the Rhine River in the “suitest,” safest, quickest and most direct path back to cruising in 2021. The chance to dive into off-the-beaten-path adventures in storybook settings where happiness and Rieslings flow. With an unparalleled entry price ($1,974*), not-so-common-cabins with the widest-views in river cruising, not to mention award-winning Suite Ships with wide-open spaces, fresh air and fresher perspectives – plus more excursions with fewer passengers – Avalon offers the cure for Cabin...
TravelBrands Partners With Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is TravelBrands newest cruise line partner. Atlas Ocean Voyages is a brand new, luxe-adventure cruise line that allows guests to visit off-the-beaten-path destinations while enjoying one-of-a-kind experiences. Travel agents can book Atlas Ocean Voyages product through TravelBrands. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “We’re always looking for new ways to provide agents with top travel choices for their clients and help get them the best price possible.” Tanious continued: “Our new partnership with Atlas Ocean Voyages offers both small ship...
Windstar Sets Sail With Wave Season Deals
Windstar Cruises launched its annual wave season offer today (Jan. 5, 2021), encouraging prospective cruisers to take advantage of the offer now and book early so as not to miss out. The Sail Small, Live Large With Big Perks offer lets travellers choose from a set of complimentary perks plus a reduced deposit of 5%. And to incentivize travel advisors, the line is adding in bonus commissions and is extending its groups promotion and Sell 3, Sail Free offer. Running from Jan. 5 through Feb. 28, 2021, Windstar’s “Pick Your Perk” savings options include: Up to $1,000...
MSC Cruises Sets A Course To Summer 2022
MSC Cruises has unveiled details of its Summer 2022 season with sales now open for the Caribbean and Mediterranean, with Northern Europe set to open soon. The summer season running from April 2022 through to November 2022 offers a huge choice of itineraries to suit any type of traveller with 19 ships to choose from. MSC Cruises’ Summer 2022 program offers the most embarkation ports in the Mediterranean, with 10 ships deployed in the region, meanwhile for those looking to relax in the sun-drenched Caribbean, MSC Cruises will offer Miami and Port Canaveral as convenient embarkation...
Fill It Up
Just before Christmas, Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras made its first port call in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where the ship refuelled its innovative Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system for the first time after delivery. Mardi Gras, set to begin sailing from Port Canaveral, Fla., this year, will be the first cruise ship in the Americas to be powered by LNG. In its liquefied state, LNG is odorless, colourless, more environmentally friendly and less expensive than other fuels. LNG is considered the marine industry’s most advanced fuel technology. LNG does...
Costa Firenze: Inspired By The Renaissance
Costa Cruises has officially taken delivery of the new Costa Firenze ship from Fincantieri. With 135,500 gross tonnage and a capacity of more than 5,200 guests, the Costa Firenze is part of the development plan that includes seven new ships to be delivered for the Costa Group by 2023, for a total investment of more than €6 billion. Costa Firenze is the fourth of these new ships to be delivered with three more to come. Of the 14 ships currently operating in the Costa Cruises fleet, 11 were built by Fincantieri, confirming the solid relationship between the two...
Viking Unveils 2022-2023 World Cruise
Viking has announced details of its new 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise, which will span 138 days, 28 countries and 58 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. Departing on Dec. 22, 2022 from Ft. Lauderdale, guests will sail on Viking’s newest ocean vessel, Viking Neptune, which will join the company’s fleet of award-winning 930-guest ocean ships in late 2022. Viking World Cruise guests will embark in Florida and journey to Central America, before transiting the Panama Canal and sailing up the West Coast of North America. A shorter, 121-day Viking World...