Cruise
Carnival Is Coming To A City Near You
From Canada to Barbados and Puerto Rico and almost everywhere in between, Carnival Cruise Line is planning a 2020 WUATA Party in a city near you. To drive home its enhanced “100 Reasons Why Use a Travel Advisor” message, Carnival is staging 100 WUATA Parties in 100 cities across North America and the Caribbean this year. From a modest four events in 2019, Carnival is ramping up the party frequency with the goal of drawing 25 times more consumers than last year to learn why they should use a travel advisor to plan their vacation. As in the original WUATA Party plan, attending...
MSC Updates Bellissima ‘Grand Voyage’ Itinerary
MSC Cruises has updated the itinerary of MSC Bellissima for its forthcoming 28-night “Grand Voyage” sailing from the Gulf to Asia on March 21. The updated itinerary of the Grand Voyage, from March 21 to April 18, will see the cancellation of port visits to Shenzhen, mainland China; Hong Kong; and Keelung, Taiwan, and the addition of Laem Chabang/Bangkok, Thailand; Phu My/Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; as well as an extra day in Kobe, Japan. In addition, the ship will now also call Sir Bani Yas Island, United Arab Emirates, instead of Khor Fakkan, UAE. MSC Bellissima’s voyage to...
Fly Solo With European Waterways
With the travel industry calling solo travel an “unstoppable trend” and barge cruise bookings on the rise, European Waterways has launched an exclusive “Solo Cruise” on the company’s largest luxury hotel barge, the 20-passenger La Bella Vita. Departing Oct. 11 and sailing from Venice to the Renaissance city of Mantua, the six-night, all-inclusive cruise includes a special offer of 10% off per person. With the special, cabins start at $5,040 for single occupancy, a savings of $560 off the $5,600 rate. For friends sharing a cabin, double occupancy rates start at $3,645 per...
American Queen Introduces Special Interest Sailings
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has introduced new special interest sailings ranging from Pacific Northwest Wine Cruises on the American Empress to the American River BBQ Challenge on the American Countess, American Queen and American Duchess along the lower Mississippi River. “All of our river cruises are a reflection of the regions they sail,” said John Waggoner, founder and CEO of American Queen Steamboat Company. “When it comes to these unique voyages, each element of the special interest whether it be wine or marquee Americana events, is thoughtfully woven into...
Riviera Unveils Festive Sailings
Riviera River Cruises will be offering new cruises on Europe’s Danube and Rhine rivers over Christmas and New Year’s during the 2020-21 holiday season. On Christmas cruises, passengers will be able to explore festive markets, then enjoy a Christmas Day gala dinner and Christmas musical performances back on board the ship. On New Year’s cruises, ring in 2021 with drinks and canapés on board the ship at midnight New Year’s Eve, then wake to a New Year’s Day brunch. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice-president sales and marketing North America, said,...
Charity Begins On Board
In recognition of World Cancer Day, Holland America Line (HAL) announced that it reached $6.5 million raised for cancer support through On Deck programming. Holland America began the program in 2006, and to-date nearly half a million guests have participated in the walks. Currently, On Deck for a Cause benefits five international cancer organizations in Canada, the US, Australia, the Netherlands and United Kingdom. On Deck for a Cause invites guests to participate in a noncompetitive 5K fundraising walk on every sailing aboard each of the line’s 14 ships, with proceeds...
Silversea Launches Solo Special
Silversea has introduces zero single supplement fares on a curated selection of nine voyages, providing solo travellers with more of a reason to give themselves the gift of travel this Valentine’s season. The offers are valid on new bookings made by Feb. 28. Guests travelling solo will incur no fare supplement on a selection of voyages departing in 2020 and 2021. In addition, Silversea is offering solo travellers the opportunity to travel deeper into many other destinations around the world with a wide range of fares with single supplements of just 25%. With zero single...
Seven Seas Splendor Arrives
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has welcomed its newest ship, Seven Seas Splendor, to its fleet. It was delivered at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy. At 55,254 gross tons and 735 feet in length, Seven Seas Splendor is described as Luxury Perfected. On board, the highest benchmarks of personalized service and comforts will be delivered by 551 professional crew members caring for 750 guests in 375 beautifully appointed suites, ranging from 307- to 4,443-square feet. Lavishly designed public spaces include five exquisite and unique restaurants and three elegant bars and lounges, while a...