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Info And Inspiration From AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways has launched of its new AmaAcademy Course – “The Danube River with AmaWaterways” – as well as its second virtual Marketing Suitcase promoting group business. Available to travel advisors through the luxury river cruise line’s Travel Advisor Portal on its website, the course material was designed to help advisors grow their sales from the increasingly popular river cruise segment. During the current pause in operations, AmaWaterways executives and BDMs have remained fully engaged with travel partners through a series of more than 2,000 virtual events...
Windstar Sets Sail With Enriched Loyalty Program
Windstar Cruises is introducing a new point and tier system that provides recognition and rewards as guests continue to sail with Windstar. The small ship cruise line is focused on delivering a fortified loyalty program based on feedback from its most frequent guests that features larger discounts on select cruises, as well as a new system that rewards cruisers in proportion to the points they have earned. Cruisers start earning rewards after their first cruise and progress from a One Star to a Four-Star tier of benefits. Windstar Cruises’ Yacht Club has always provided members...
A Little Insurance From Celestyal Cruises
To provide its guests with additional peace of mind, Celestyal Cruises has announced that it will provide complimentary travel insurance for all new, individual bookings made from now through Nov. 30, 2020 for March-June 2021 sailings. The included policy is provided by Allianz Global Assistance and includes coverage of medical/hospitalization expenses, including those associated with Covid-19., Coverage includes transportation costs to the nearest hospital and travel costs to the next port of call, if required, as well as travel expenses to return home due to illness, if required, and...
Crystal Continues To Build Confidence
Crystal Cruises is updating its Crystal Confidence 2.0 program to extend the no-money-down deposit window until Jan. 5, 2021 for new and existing bookings. Crystal Confidence 2.0 is combinable with the company’s Easy Book program, which offers reduced deposits of just 15% (normally 25%) and waived admin fees. For departures through the end of April 2021, final payment has been relaxed to 60-days prior to first date of service. The Crystal Confidence 2.0 and Easy Book programs apply to all 2021-2024 sailings aboard Crystal’s fleet of luxury travel experiences, including Crystal...
Swan Hellenic Orders New Ship
Swan Hellenic and Helsinki Shipyard have entered into a contractual agreement with the Finnish shipyard for the order of a third Vega Class expedition cruise vessel. Larger than its sister ships and designed to sail to all continents, the 12.000 GRT Vega 3 will be a 5-star polar PC6 ice-class vessel 125m LOA. Accommodating 192 guests in 96 spacious cabins and suites, the vast majority with large balconies, it will be operated by an onboard team of 140 - almost as many as the guests - to provide the highest levels of personal service. Featuring a 4.6 megawatt diesel-electric hybrid...
Discover Alaska And Glacier Bay With Holland America
In 2021, Holland America Line has a full season of cruises and Land+Sea Journeys planned for Alaska in 2021. From April through September, six premium ships will take guests on authentic Alaska experiences throughout the Great Land. Guests can embark on Holland America Line’s cruises to Alaska aboard Eurodam, Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Oosterdam and Volendam. Itineraries sail roundtrip from Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, or one-way between Whitter (Anchorage), Alaska, and Vancouver. Gus Antorcha, Holland America Line’s...
Royal Caribbean Ready For Winter 2021-2022
Royal Caribbean International unveiled updated details for its 2021-22 winter sailings, including new itineraries in the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand. The adapted schedule – informed by market research and valuable feedback from guests and travel partners around the world – adds variety in departure ports and itinerary length. Guests will have even more choices in the Caribbean with ships sailing from the most popular cruise ports across Florida and Texas. In Australia, vacationers can choose from three ships sailing throughout the South Pacific and New Zealand. The new...
AmaWaterways Suspends Remainder Of 2020 Season
AmaWaterways has announced that its suspending the remainder of its 2020 river cruise season -- including all regularly scheduled departures in Europe, Asia, and Africa. This suspension does not apply to the chartered river cruise series on the Rhine that has been in operation since July. To accommodate those booked on a 2020 affected sailing, the leading river cruise line has offered a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equal to 115% of the value of AmaWaterways purchased services, allowing guests to reschedule their luxurious river cruise in Europe, Asia, or Africa through Dec. 31,...