Cruise
Holland America sets sail with a Labour Day Deal
Holland America is offering travellers a Labour Day Deal, with rates starting under $100 per person, per day (taxes and fees are included). From the Caribbean and Mexico to the Panama Canal and special Holiday Cruises, travellers who book between Aug. 26 and Sept. 8, 2025, will find a robust lineup of Holland America Line voyages to choose from. The deal applies to Canadian and U.S. travellers for fall 2025 and winter/spring 2026 warm-weather cruises. Holland America’s offer includes: Up to 45% off cruise fares $99 Deposit Up to $400 onboard credit per stateroom: ...
Hurtigruten puts more Svalbard tours on the itinerary
Hurtigruten continues to strengthen its focus on Svalbard, with the cruise line adding two new tours for 2026 and beyond that combine its popular Svalbard Line with days of excursions in Svalbard, as well as the popular ‘Norway in a Nutshell’ tour prior to boarding the ship in Bergen. As a result, guests will enjoy what’s considered both the world’s most scenic rail journey and the world’s most beautiful voyage, which Hurtigruten’s coastal route is often referred to. In addition to the two new cruise itineraries, Hurtigruten will also launch its Open Village...
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offers savings to Canadians
For the first time ever, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions has an Exclusive Canadian Residency Offer, where Canadian residents receive a 35% savings on select 2025 & 2026 voyages, if booked by Aug. 31, 2025. Expeditions in destinations such as Central America, Baja, Galapagos, and even Antarctica, are included in the promotion. Canadian residents with proof of a Canadian address receive a 35% savings, deducted from cabin fare prior to any additional applicable savings with the purchase of cabin fare, for select departures when booked between June 17 and Aug. 31,...
Explora Journeys names Jannik Sinner as global brand ambassador
Explora Journeys has announced its partnership with world-renowned tennis champion Jannik Sinner, who will serve as the brand’s new ambassador. The announcement comes just ahead of the US Open, where Sinner will compete on one of tennis’s most prestigious stages. This partnership is built on shared values and a common philosophy, bringing together two worlds united by precision, passion, and the pursuit of excellence. Sinner’s rise to the top of professional tennis has been defined by skill, discipline, and composure - qualities that resonate deeply with Explora Journeys’...
Celebrity Cruises names Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has named Janaína Torres as Godmother of Celebrity Xcel, the first Brazilian chef to be appointed as such for a major cruise line. Named Best Female Chef in the World 2024 by World’s 50 Best, Torres is widely recognized for her innovative and no-waste approach to cooking that blends heritage with purpose. Torres and Celebrity share a passion for celebrating culture through elevated culinary experiences while upholding values of delivering authentic recipes, sourcing local and sustainable produce, and high standards of service and hospitality – crafting a...
Discover what the locals know with Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises is introducing “Discover What the Locals Know,” an enhanced program that redefines how guests experience each port of call, offering not just the chance to visit a destination, but to truly live it as a local would. Dondra Ritzenthaler, CEO of Azamara Cruises, said: “Travel expectations are evolving, with a growing desire for genuine, immersive experiences that go beyond the typical tourist view.” Ritzenhaler continued: “Today’s travellers want to connect more deeply by sharing meals where locals gather, celebrating regional traditions, and exploring...
New group travel program launched by Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic has launched of its new Group Travel Program, designed specifically for travel agents worldwide, and equipping them to delight group clients with complete solutions offering exceptional value, and offers a powerful tool to grow their businesses. With groups starting from just eight guests, travel agents can unlock a wide range of exclusive benefits, including protected pricing and flexible amenity options. Swan Hellenic’s new program is perfect for everything from special celebrations, such as honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and family and friends’...
“Tempting Tahiti” offer from Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises is making it easy for its passengers to spoil themselves with its new “Tempting Tahiti” offer. The cruise line is offering $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on all 2026 departures. Applicable to bookings made by Sept. 26, 2025, this exclusive offer adds even more value to the line’s all-inclusive, luxury sailings to the Society Islands, Tuamotus, Marquesas, Cook Islands and South Pacific. Travellers can use their shipboard credit toward shore excursions, spa treatments, shopping, and other splurges. A special gift is also in store for...