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‘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...
Win A Bahamas Paradise Cruise With TravelBrands
TravelBrands has partnered with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, with its products now available to book through TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises. To celebrate, TravelBrands is giving one lucky travel agent a free cruise for two. “Bahamas Paradise is a great partner whose products add such value to our offerings,” says Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands. “They are the only cruise line that offers 'Cruise and Stay.' Clients can choose from either Nassau or Grand Bahama Island and stay for two, four or six nights before or after their sailing. We are excited for the next...
Carnival Says ‘Welcome Aboard’ to Agents
Travel agents should get their sea legs ready because they’ll have more chances to spend time onboard Carnival ships this year. Carnival Cruise Line has increased the number of ship tours by 25% to 200 – covering all 27 ships in the fleet – and nearly doubled seminar at sea sailings to 17. With the introduction of the totally renovated Carnival Radiance this summer, Carnival will wrap up a decade-long US$2 billion fleet-enhancement program that has touched every Carnival ship and transformed the shipboard product. While tours will be focused on the newest products – Carnival...
MSC Cruises Looks To The Future
MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique have further extended their long-term partnership by making a number of strategic announcements at a ceremony held at the Matignon Palace, the French Prime Minister’s the official residence. The ceremony was attended by Édouard Philippe, Prime Minister of France; Gianluigi Aponte, MSC Group’s Founder and Executive Chairman; Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ Executive Chairman; and, Laurent Castaing, Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s General Manager. First, the two companies announced the signing of firm contracts for the construction of...