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MSC to Launch Fine Art Experience at Sea
MSC Grandiosa, the newest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet set to launch in November, will host what is being described as the world’s first fine art experience on board a cruise ship. The immersive art and dining experience featuring “Degas Danse Dessin” aims to bring guests closer to the world of fine art with a spellbinding exhibition of original Impressionist art. Housed in a purpose-built installation within the chic L’Atelier Bistro at the heart of the ship’s Mediterranean-style Promenade, the Edgar Degas exhibition is the first curation of this unique collection on...
Upgrade Complete: ACV Offers 5% Agents Bonus
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has completed phase one of its new Revelex Power Agent 5.0 cruise booking engine upgrade. And, for a limited time, ACV is offering agents a 5% bonus commission when booking any cruise-only or cruise package using the new platform. Bookings are valid between Aug. 28 and Sept. 18 for travel between Aug. 28 and Dec. 31. The 5% bonus commission is only applicable on the cruise portion. “Phase one of Revelex Power Agent 5.0 is an important milestone for us,” said Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations. “The first phase of...
Cruising The Danube On The Ama-zing AmaMagna
“Ein Prosit, ein Prosit der Gemütlichkeit.” The beer was flowing and the scent of fresh pretzels lingered as a group of local musicians started playing the popular German drinking song. But rather than Munich, we found ourselves in a shoreside party tent in the small town of Vilshofen – where guests on AmaWaterways itineraries on the Danube start or end their trips with a special Oktoberfest-like celebration. This song in particular I’d heard – and sang along to – hundreds of times. While there’s no direct translation, Gemütlichkeit conveys a feeling of warmth,...
Celebrity Adds Longer European Explorations
With Celebrity Cruises’ 2020 Europe season poised to be the line’s most “revolutionary” yet, the brand has unveiled four new longer European sailings on board its newest ship, Celebrity Apex, the second ship in its innovative Edge Series. “Like her industry-changing sister ship, Celebrity Edge – which was just named one of TIME Magazine’s 2019 World’s Greatest Places – Celebrity Apex will feature an innovative outward-facing design and transformational accommodations that invite guests to take in the breathtaking world around them,” said Celebrity president Lisa...
Disney Has A Wish
Disney Cruise Line has announced that the first of three new ships coming to the line will be called the Disney Wish. The beloved Disney princess Rapunzel will grace the stern of the vessel, which will be delivered in late 2021 and will set sail in January 2022. Additionally, Disney Cruise Line guests can also look forward to a signature island experience that celebrates nature and the spirit and culture of The Bahamas at a new Disney port of call located on the island of Eleuthera at a place called Lighthouse...
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Has Special Agent Offer
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, which provides two-night cruises to Grand Bahama Island, is inviting travel agents to “learn all about the cruise industry’s best kept secret this September for US$99 p.p. With this offer, agents will be able to enjoy a short-break, two-night cruise from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama and learn firsthand about the product while enjoying award-winning dining, ocean-class entertainment, a smoke-free casino, spacious ships and staterooms while sailing with family or friends. The rates are: US$99 p.p. inclusive of taxes and fees for both the...
New Video Shows Off Innovative Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has released a new video showing much of the interior of its Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse. The video – see link at https://www.scenic.ca – provides the first preview inside Scenic Eclipse, featuring ultra-luxury, design and innovation. Guests can enjoy a choice of 10 included dining experiences, from alfresco meals in the Yacht Club, to casual fare in the Azure Bar & Café, Lumiere’s French haute cuisine and the exclusive Chefs Table degustation. The ship’s 114 suites, all with verandahs and private butler service, range in size from...
Lights, Action, Camera
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is providing the setting for a new film by Oscar winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh (Oceans 11, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra) and an Oscar and Emmy award winning cast and crew this week (Aug. 18-24). The as-of-yet unnamed film will feature the Queen Mary 2 on the iconic transatlantic crossing and will be filmed over a seven-day east bound voyage from New York to Southampton. HBO Max has acquired rights to the film and stars Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen, Gemma Chan, Lucas Hedges and Dianne Wiest. Gregory Jacobs is producing, with Ken Meyer and Joseph...