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Costa Smeralda Passenger Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Reuters is now reporting that an Italian health ministry spokesman has confirmed that tests for coronavirus on two passengers aboard Costa Cruises' Costa Smeralda have come back negative and they do not have the virus. Both passengers had been held in an isolation unit on the ship while they waited for the test results to be returned. Some 6,000 passengers aboard the ship – which was docked in Civitavecchia, north of Rome -- were not allowed to disembark for safety reasons while test results were...
Cunard – Bringing People Together For 180 Years
Baxter Media is hosting an exciting and vibrant webinar with Cunard next Tuesday (Feb. 4) at 2 p.m. (EST). Travel advisors who attend the webinar will be given a chance to win a $100 CAD Amazon gift card. For nearly 180 years, Cunard has been an innovator in ocean travel. In this upcoming webinar, you'll get to learn about the unique experiences that make Cunard special and in a class by itself. From new onboard exclusives to majestic new itineraries, Cunard sets the stage for an exciting 2020 and beyond. In addition, they will be sharing some teasers about Cunard’s next...
Crystal River Releases 2022 Itineraries
Crystal River Cruises is set to take guests on journeys of cultural and historical discovery in 2022, exploring storybook villages, cosmopolitan international hubs, and towns hosting rare events and decked in seasonal delights. Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel – all-suite, all-balcony sister ships – will offer itineraries from seven to 10 nights. Crystal River's 2022 itineraries are available for booking and published on crystalcruises.com. Throughout the roster of 2022 voyages, Crystal’s focus remains on the overall guest experience during their...
‘Days of Wine and Whisky’ Await Barge Guests
Following a record year in 2019, luxury hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways is looking to continue its success into 2020 by offering up to 20% off on cabin and charter prices on select cruises in France, Italy and Scotland. It’s a unique opportunity for travellers to enjoy the world-renowned wines featured in its French and Italian cruises, as well as the famed Scottish whiskies enjoyed by guests aboard its hotel barges in the Scottish Highlands. The specials are applicable to select departures and represent savings of up to $17,000 per charter and $3,220 per cabin,...
Cunard, Author Annie Barrows Team Up
Cunard has announced that The New York Times best-selling author Annie Barrows will sail on flagship Queen Mary 2 as part of the luxury line’s renowned Insights program on a Bruges and Guernsey voyage, May 20-24. While sailing on the four-night voyage round-trip from Southampton, England, Barrows will offer guests a lecture on her background and experience writing her novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. The novel takes place in post-World War II Guernsey, where this year in May, celebrations will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of Nazi occupation in the...
Silversea Opens Sales on New Grand Voyage
Silversea Cruises has opened general sales on a new 59-day grand voyage in the Mediterranean. The Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will link unique, immersive experiences across the region, showcasing historic cultures, old-world charm and spectacular landscapes. Between Sept. 8 and Nov. 5, 2021, Silversea’s guests will journey deep into 45 destinations in 17 countries, travelling aboard the line's recently refurbished Silver Shadow. Following an overnight call in Venice, guests travelling aboard the Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will journey through the terracotta-tiled towns of...
Jann Arden to Host Avalon River Cruise
Agents with clients who are fans of Jann Arden could have a huge treat in store – next year the Canadian entertainer will be hosting a special sailing of Avalon Waterways’ Active & Discovery on the Rhine cruise departing May 25, 2021. As well as mingling with passengers, Arden will perform a private concert on board and participate in a photo op and CD signing. Arden acted as godmother of the Avalon ship Tranquility II in 2015 and has hosted cruises in 2017 and 2019. “The Avalon river cruise experience is beyond special,” she says. “I was able to take my mom a few...
Sun Princess Returns to Kangaroo Island
Princess Cruises' 2,000-guest Sun Princess became the first cruise ship to return to Australia's Kangaroo Island this past weekend as a show of support for the local community that begins the recovery from the impact of the recent bushfire disaster. South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Kangaroo Island’s community leaders and firefighters along with Princess Cruises senior vice-president Asia Pacific Stuart Allison were on hand as Sun Princess anchored off Penneshaw. Princess guests came ashore on tender vessels and fanned out on a range of tours by local operators while...