Cruise
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...
Experience goop At Sea With Celebrity
goop, the modern lifestyle brand founded and helmed by Gwyneth Paltrow, is partnering with Celebrity Cruises to create the first goop at Sea experience, which takes place on the soon-to-debut Celebrity Apex from Aug. 26 through Sept. 6. Paltrow and goop’s chief content officer, Elise Loehnen will join the 11-night wellness cruise through the Mediterranean on Aug. 30 to host a special onboard experience for the retreat goers. Over the course of this wellness-at-sea experience aboard Celebrity Apex, guests will have the opportunity to meet Paltrow, Loehnen, and their very best...
Agents’ Choice Readership Survey Is Now Open
This week marks the launch of Baxter Media's 21st annual Agents' Choice Readership Survey. Like we always say, no one knows travel better than travel agents. The survey asks Canadian agents to vote for their favourite suppliers, destinations, brands, and services in more than 40 categories. All agents who vote, will be entered in a random draw to win one of five fantastic prizes, including: A delightful discovery tour through the sights, sounds, and tastes of 'The Big Easy' on Collette's six-day Spotlight to New Orleans tour for two. A $250 Visa gift card from Manulife. ...
Viking Announces Launch of New Expedition Voyages
Viking has announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America’s Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, sailing to Antarctica and the Arctic. Viking’s arrival to the Great Lakes will bring the newest and most modern vessels ever to explore this region of North America and will mark a major commitment to local tourism and economic...