Cruise
AmaWaterways’ Sell Five, Sail Free Incentive is Back
AmaWaterways has announced the return of its popular Sell Five, Sail Free booking incentive – six months ahead of previous annual launches – giving its valued travel partners more time to earn a much-needed river cruise vacation. Travel advisors who book five new FIT bookings between now and Dec. 2021 will earn a complimentary seven-night AmaWaterways river cruise for themselves and a companion*. As an added bonus this year, advisors who make 10 or more new FIT bookings* will have the opportunity to be among the first guests to sail on board the spectacular AmaDahlia (pictured),...
CDC Extends No Sail Order
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is extending its No Sail Order for cruise ships through Sept. 30, 2020. That order continues to suspend passenger operations on cruise ships with the capacity to carry at least 250 passengers in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction. CDC supports the June 19 decision by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) external icon to extend voluntarily the suspension of operations for passenger cruise ship travel until Sept. 15, 2020. In line with CLIA’s announcement of voluntary suspension of operation by its member...
European Waterways Is Set To Sail
With European nations easing travel restrictions and reopening their borders to most visitors, European Waterways announced the launch of its 2020 hotel barge cruising season. As part of the launch, the company is offering up to 20% off charters on select departures, valid when booked by Aug. 31. Derek Banks, managing director of European Waterways, noted that whole boat charters, which already account for more than 50% of its business, are proving even more popular as travellers seek out their own private space and less crowded destinations in the age of social...
Sailing Away
Holland America Line has announced that Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam will be leaving its fleet and transferring to undisclosed buyers. The ships have been sold in pairs, with the S-Class Maasdam and Veendam transferring to one company in August 2020, while the R-Class Amsterdam and Rotterdam will move to another company in fall 2020. Holland America Line will cancel cruises for the four ships’ deployments, with some select itineraries being assumed by other ships in the fleet. The 2021 Grand World Voyage aboard Amsterdam will be postponed until 2022...
Carnival Corporation Prepares For The Future
Carnival Corporation & plc recently provided a business update and additional financial information of its second quarter which ended May 31, 2020. The company noted that it expects to resume guest operations, with ongoing collaboration from both government and health authorities, in a phased manner. Specific brands and ships are expected to return to service over time to provide guests with unmatched joyful vacations in a manner consistent with the company's highest priorities, which are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of its guests, crew...
G Adventures Unveils 2022 Arctic Expeditions
G Adventures, has released details of its 2022 program of Arctic and Norway departures aboard its 134 passenger G Expedition ship to travellers and agents ahead of schedule. The 12 new departures, which run from May to Sept. 2022, give travellers the opportunity to explore the wonders of the Norwegian Fjords and the diverse wildlife of the Arctic peninsula, and are available to book now. Sean Russo, national sales manager, G Adventures, said that: “The early release of our 2022 Arctic and Norway Expedition program means giving our travellers more flexibility to plan ahead when...
Katarina Line Ready To Set Sail
Katarina Line has launched its 2020 season following Croatia’s official reopening of its borders to travel from European Union nations, as well as from the U.S. Regularly scheduled departures were available as of June 20, and Katarina Line is offering 20% off per person on all 2020 departures, based on double occupancy and availability. The cruise line notes that with the resumption of its operations, Katarina Line vessels will observe all protocols to ensure the health and safety of its guest, including the frequent disinfectant of public surfaces, availability of hand...
Bahamas Paradise Paused Until August 28
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is further delaying the resumption of its sailing operations. Commenting on the decision, the cruise line’s CEO Oneil Khosa said: “Upon announcing that we would resume cruising in late July, we were thrilled to see a great deal of demand, demonstrating that there is a strong appetite amongst travellers for our unique short-cruise ‘microcation’ product. At this time, we remain the only cruise line in the country to have received a “green status” from the CDC on our No Sail Response plan, meaning we have met all requirements in providing a safe...