Cruise
Cunard Adds More Alaska Out Of Victoria
Cunard has announced three additional opportunities for guests to sail roundtrip from Victoria on some of the line's 2020 Alaska itineraries. New roundtrip 2020 voyages out of Victoria on Queen Elizabeth include (fares are per person, based on double occupancy): A 12-night Alaska voyage July 8-20 calling at Vancouver, Sitka, Glacier Bay National Park, Anchorage, Kodiak, Seward and College Fjord. Fares start at $1,599. A 10-night Alaska voyage July 20-30 calling at Vancouver, Juneau, Skagway, Hubbard Glacier, Sitka and Ketchikan. Fares start at $1,449. A three-night getaway...
‘Meet the Winemaker’ With NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced an array of upcoming cruise offerings for new and experienced cruisers alike, including a “Meet the Winemaker” series, three- and four-day cruises to the Bahamas and special Spring Break sailings. The Meet the Winemaker series calls on all wine enthusiasts and foodies. Pairing destinations with world-class vintages and gourmet cuisine, the series offers guests an exclusive opportunity to engage with trailblazing winemakers, sommeliers and other industry experts through open-forum discussions, meet-and-greets, intimate wine tastings and...
World’s Largest Cruise Ship To Sail From China
Royal Caribbean International has announced the homeport and name of its fifth Oasis Class ship – Wonder of the Seas. The next ship to join the cruise line’s innovative lineup will set sail from Shanghai, China. Details were revealed by Royal Caribbean president and CEO Michael Bayley at a global cruise industry conference event in Shanghai. Slated for a highly anticipated debut in 2021, the world's largest cruise ship will introduce a new era of cruising as the first of the renowned Oasis Class to sail the Asia Pacific. “Royal Caribbean is known for its innovation and...
Carnival Resumes Calls to Grand Bahama
Carnival Cruise Line will resume regular calls to Grand Bahama beginning Friday (Oct. 11) when Carnival Pride will dock in Freeport. Carnival Elation will follow on Oct. 13 and Carnival Freedom on Oct. 15. Between now and the end of the year, Carnival expects to host 39 calls in Freeport, bringing more than 100,000 visitors to the destination and providing a significant impact to the local economy. For the full year, over 400,000 guests will visit Grand Bahama on a Carnival cruise vacation aboard 10 different ships sailing from nine US homeports. “Carnival Cruise Line is proud...
Windstar Ready For Alaska
Windstar Cruises has unveiled details of its 2021 Alaska season, offering nine different journeys from June through September on four unique itineraries -- including a new seven-day option from Vancouver to Juneau and the reverse. Scenic Alaska will feature coastal wilderness cruising along the Canadian Inside Passage, as well as time in Alaska’s Misty Fjords plus Tracy or Endicott Arms, with stops in Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway (a first-time port for Windstar), and Juneau. Windstar also will offer far-reaching Cruise Tours for the comprehensive Alaska experience combining coastal...
A Grandiosa Celebration
MSC Cruises will embark on its most comprehensive new ship launch ever. The events will commence in St Nazaire, France when it's newest flagship officially comes into service on Oct. 31. Achille Staiano, MSC Cruises VP Global Sales, commented: “The events for the launch of MSC Grandiosa have been carefully designed to enable an extensive program of activities, events and celebrations for the trade community, as well as other guests and stakeholders.” Staiano continued, “Looking ahead, MSC Grandiosa will be one of the most environmentally-sound ships at sea. We will utilize our...
NCL’s Stuart Stepping Down
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has announced organizational changes at its Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand, with the planned departure of Andy Stuart, president and chief executive officer. Stuart is stepping down following the launch of Norwegian Encore with his successor being Harry Sommer, current president, International, for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Stuart will officially leave his role on Dec. 31 and remain with the company as senior advisor through March 31, 2020 to ensure a smooth transition. Stuart joined Norwegian in 1988 and held several key executive...
Explore From The Cape To Cairo With Goway
Goway will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in style with the creation of a Journey of a Lifetime from the Cape to Cairo. The exclusive, luxury vacation will take a maximum of 14 travellers on a 30-day journey across the whole of Africa, providing the perfect option for luxury clients who want to see the wonders of this glorious continent in one convenient itinerary. The Cape to Cairo takes travellers to nine countries and features many of the world’s greatest natural wonders. It also features the best luxury accommodations such as the Silo Hotel in Cape Town, Cottar’s 1920...