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Change To The Menu
Emerald Waterways has released the rescheduled date for its special culinary sailing through Portugal in partnership with chef Michael Bonacini. The eight-day sailing trip along the Douro river, originally scheduled for this month, has been rescheduled to July 24 to July 31, 2021. A limited number of cabins are available for Canadians to join this popular itinerary, and Emerald Waterways is offering free, round trip air from Canada and a complimentary beverage package on all booking made by Oct. 30. In lieu of free air, guests can opt for $2,200 CAD discount per couple. The...
MSC Seashore ‘Float Out’ Celebrated
The float out of MSC Seashore took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy recently, marking a major milestone in ship building as it is the first time a new vessel touches water and sees the ship enter the next phase of construction. MSC Seashore, which will be the company’s longest ship at 339 metres and the largest and most innovative ever built in Italy, has now been moved to a wet dock until her delivery in July 2021 to allow for work on her interior. The ship will become the third of a total of four vessels in MSC Cruises’ innovative and ground-breaking...
Immerse Yourself With Crystal Esprit
Crystal Yacht Cruises announces a preview of the complete deployment for the all-suite, 62-guest Crystal Esprit for 2023 through the first quarter of 2024. Following the yacht’s previously announced January-March 2023 Seychelles voyages, the collection of 35 all-inclusive sailings in 2023 invites travellers to fully immerse themselves in the most historically rich and famously beautiful destinations through the Mediterranean, Adriatic and the Holy Land. Most of the itineraries – eight of them brand new – are intensively focused on specific regions, with multiple options...
Risk-Free Booking With Victory Cruises
Victory Cruise Lines -- operated by American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) -- has unveiled details of its new Risk-Free Booking Policy: Come Home to America in 2021. As part of the new offer, guests who book their 2021 voyages by Sept. 30, 2020 can receive up to $1,400 in savings when they pay in full. In addition, guests have the option to change or cancel their voyage up to 121 days prior to departure and receive a full, 100% refund. Per the offer’s terms and conditions, the $250 administration fee associated with VCL brand cruise bookings will be waived for all 2021...
Gift Cards For Groups From Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is offering agents a little extra incentive to book groups on its 2021 European River cruise departures. During September, October and November, for each cabin booked, travel advisors will receive a $150 gift card and their clients will receive a $250 gift card. Gift cards are in addition to normal group polices and perks like a free tour conductor bed for every 10 paying passengers. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice president sales and marketing North America, said: “Groups are always welcome on board Riviera’s ships, and this new...
Crystal Esprit Reservations For 2023, Early 2024 Now Open
Crystal Yacht Cruises has opened reservations for the Crystal Esprit’s 2023 and early 2024 itineraries. On the roster of predominantly schedule-friendly six-, seven- and eight-night voyages are idyllic islands, chic rivieras and ancient civilizations found in the Seychelles, Greece, France, Italy, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Croatia and more, with itineraries designed to offer immersive experiences in each region. Guests can reserve their 2023 Crystal Esprit voyage with no money down, as Crystal Confidence 2.0 offers a 90-day deposit window, extended final payments and relaxed...
Bahamas Paradise Plans Nov. 4 Resumption Of Sailings
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s CEO Oneil Khosa has announced details of the cruise company’s resumption of sailings. Khosa said that: “We have been planning our anticipated return to sea for October; however, as we continue to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19 and communicate with the Bahamian government on their plans to allow leisure guests to return, we have determined that a further extension is in the best interest of our guests and crew. At this time, we plan to resume operations November 4, 2020 onboard Grand Celebration and March 3, 2021, onboard Grand...
Solo Social Distancing With Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises’ dedicated departures for solo travellers offer the opportunity to social distance while sailing Europe’s waterways, without paying a single supplement. Space for passengers to spread out is in abundance on Riviera’s solo departures, with capacity reduced and cabins and suites that are among the largest on any river cruise vessel. And solo travellers aren’t the only travellers who can take advantage of these cruises – select departures are also available for group bookings. In 2021, eight solo traveler itineraries will be available with a variety...