Cruise
Victory Sails The Great Lakes
Victory Cruise Lines, committed to small-ship cruising on the Great Lakes and the North American and Canadian coasts, has introduced new 2020 voyage itineraries and city stays for Victory II following a successful 2019 season. Operated by American Queen Steamboat Company, a Hornblower Families Company, the 202-guest Victory II will offer three new itineraries, including a new Great Lakes voyage from Chicago to Niagara Falls with a post-cruise stay in Niagara Falls. Cruisers who book before March 31 can take advantage of savings on select itineraries, including up to $2,000 off per...
Carnival Fascination to Move to Mobile in 2022
Carnival Cruise Line reports that Carnival Fascination will move from its current homeport of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and be based in Mobile, Ala., effective Jan. 16, 2022. Carnival Fantasy will continue its popular four- and five-day cruise schedule from Mobile through January 2022, at which time Carnival Fascination, will pick up the itineraries. Carnival Fascination itineraries from Mobile are open for sale. Guests currently booked on Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Fascination through January 2022 will not be affected and voyages will operate as planned. “Carnival Fascination...
Edouardo Jordan Joins HAL’s Culinary Council
To continue diversifying its culinary offerings and bring the best land-based culinary experiences to sea, Holland America Line is adding James Beard Award-winner and acclaimed Seattle restaurateur Edouardo Jordan to its Culinary Council — a collection of varied, internationally renowned chefs who bring global influence to the cruise line’s dining experiences. Jordan’s “food with roots” approach will be showcased through signature, classic comfort dishes featured on the menus in the Dining Room and at Lido Market. The uniquely American fare will have Jordan’s own twist and...
HAL Cancels Four Westerdam Asia Sailings
Due to the uncertainty of ports accepting cruise ships in Asia, Holland America Line (HAL) has cancelled Westerdam’s four March and April 2020 Asia cruises. The cancelled cruises include: March 14-28, 14-day South Korea and Japan, sailing roundtrip Yokohama, Japan; March 28 - April 11, 14-day Japan Explorer, sailing roundtrip Yokohama; April 11-25, 14-day Japan and Russia, sailing roundtrip Yokohama; April 25-May 10, 16-day North Pacific Crossing, sailing Yokohama to Vancouver. Details and itineraries regarding Westerdam deployment through early May will be provided in the coming...
Sunwing MSC’s Partner of the Year
Sunwing has been named MSC Cruises’ “Tour Operator Partner of the Year” for 2019. It is the third time that Sunwing has received the award. Ian Patterson, country manager, Canada for MSC Cruises, commented, “Since Sunwing started their cruise program in 2009, the tour operator has been a valued partner of MSC Cruises. Their convenient cruise package options from a host of gateways across Canada make it easier than ever for vacationers to set sail on board MSC Cruises. We look forward to continuing and growing our relationship with Sunwing in the years to...
TravelBrands Launches Price Match Policy for Cruises
TravelBrands is making cruise bookings a little less worry-free with its new price match policy. Now, TravelBrands will price match any Canadian tour operator. “Our goal is to provide the best travel options possible for both agents and their clients,” says Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands. “By offering this new automatic price match policy, it is just another way to get the best deals possible for a cruise getaway. The steps to claim the price match are so simple and our team will automatically adjust the booking.” To take advantage of this new policy, agents can...
Sapphire Princess Set To Call Australia Home
Princess Cruises has announced plans to add 44 new cruises from five major Australian cities with the redeployment of Sapphire Princess 'Down Under.' The 2,670-guest ship will arrive six months earlier than planned in Australia to commence an extended year-long season from May 1, 2020. The Sapphire Princess program will offer a range of itineraries highlighting some of the Australia’s favourite cruise ports. Highlights of the new program included: A 10-night Coral Coast voyage sailing from Perth (Fremantle), visiting West Australia’s coastal destinations such as Broome,...
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...