Cruise
News From American Queen And VCL
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) have announced new enhancements and offerings as the ships look forward to welcoming aboard their guests once again in 2021. The upgraded offerings and operations will include increased measures made to health and safety protocols, the 2021 Wave Offer, elevated suite amenities and fresh culinary experiences. AQSC and VCL will also kick off the 2021 sailing season debuting two vessels to their fleets, the American Countess and the Ocean Victory, in addition to unveiling expanded Special Edition...
Wave Season Incentives From Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is launching Wave Season on Jan. 1, 2021, with incentives for retail and group bookings on its European river cruises. Deals include a $500 discount on cabins and $250 gift card for travel advisors for retail bookings, and a free sixth cabin after five cabins are booked as part of a group. Both incentives apply to new bookings made between Jan. 1 and Jan. 15. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice president sales and marketing North America, said: “Wave Season is when you’ll find some of the best deals on our European river cruises, and...
Crystal Extends Relaxed Booking Policies
Crystal is extending its temporarily relaxed booking policies to all 2021 voyages across its luxury fleet including Crystal Cruises, Crystal River Cruises, Crystal Yacht Cruises and Crystal Expedition Cruises. For 2021 sailings, the adjusted Crystal Confidence 3.0 policies relax the final payment deadline to 60 days prior to first date of service, while guests who pay in full 90 days prior to first date of service will save an additional 2.5% off their cruise fare. The early final payment savings deadline is normally six months. Furthermore, guests sailing in 2021 may cancel their...
Quite The Party
Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest ship, Mardi Gras, during a live virtual ceremony at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Turku, Finland recently. When Mardi Gras begins guest operations in April 2021, the 180,000-gross-ton vessel will be the most innovative ship in North America as it will be the first ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), boast a suite of new technology, and BOLT, the first-ever roller coaster at sea. The ship’s venues, dining and entertainment will be dispersed throughout six distinctive zones, and include a new restaurant by...
Lindblad, Island Conservation Helping The Galapagos
Lindblad Expeditions and Island Conservation have launched the Galápagos Island Relief Fund to provide immediate financial relief for the people of the Galápagos Islands, who have been devastated by the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism accounts for more than 80% of the Galápagos economy, so in March, when travel restrictions suddenly halted the tourism industry, it caused profound hardship for families, businesses, and the community at large. In the first two months of the pandemic alone, the islands’ economy lost $50 million, almost a quarter of the...
You Aren’t A Mean One — Are You, Mr. Grinch?
It appears that The Grinch’s heart has really grown three sizes this year and to prove the point, he brought some holiday cheer to Carnival crew members across the fleet, delivering more than 10,000 hand-written cards from the line’s fans and employees. Operation Happy Holidays was kicked off by Carnival’s Brand Ambassador John Heald and promoted by the line’s personal vacation planners and on Carnival’s Facebook page, asking guests and employees to bring some holiday cheer by sending cards to the roughly 125 crew members on each of its 23 ships who are maintaining the...
Dreaming Of Winter With MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises has reconfirmed its winter cruise program for 2021-2022 with an array of itineraries in the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the Gulf region, along with South America and South Africa, as well as the Grand Voyages. The winter 2021-2022 program offers something for every type of traveller -- those looking for a short getaway, families looking to enjoy the holidays together or adventurers looking for longer adventures to discover new destinations. For more information on what MSC Cruises has to offer in 2021 and 2022, sail on over to...
Buy One, Gift One Offer From HAL
Holland America Line is spreading some holiday cheer, offering a free second stateroom with cruise bookings. Cruisers can share the joy of travelling with a loved one with an unprecedented “Buy One, Gift One” promotion that gives a free interior stateroom with the booking of a verandah or suite on the same cruise departure. “Buy One, Gift One” runs from Dec. 17, 2020, through Jan. 5, 2021, and applies to select 2021 Alaska, Europe, Caribbean and Mexico cruises departing through Dec. 18, 2021. The promotion can be combined with Holland America Line’s “View &...