Cruise
Innovative Signature Cocktails Debut on Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched an impressive collection of 19 new signature cocktails and eight new gins that will be offered exclusively on Seven Seas Splendor when the ship debuts in February. “We’ve crafted the most ambitious cocktail menu for Seven Seas Splendor’s inaugural season to highlight premium spirits, fresh ingredients, bitters, purees, reductions and more to help guests celebrate and toast Regent’s newest ship,” said Bernhard Klotz, vice-president of Food and Beverage for Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “Our guests tell us they are already very satisfied...
NCL Recognizes Top Canadian Partners
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its top Canadian travel partners for 2019. Awards are presented across several key categories, recognizing principal marketing, retail, tour operator and travel agency partners for their ongoing commitment to the success of the company through their robust sales and unwavering loyalty to the brand. “We are incredibly honoured by the commitment, hard work and loyalty our travel partners continue to demonstrate each year,” said Katina Athanasiou, chief sales officer of Norwegian Cruise Line. “On the heels of the exciting debut of...
NCL Eliminates Single-Use Plastic Bottles Across Fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has eliminated single-use plastic beverage bottles across its fleet. The brand announced last year that it partnered with JUST Goods, Inc., which enabled the line to replace all single-use plastic water bottles across its 17-ship fleet, beginning with its most recent ship, Norwegian Encore. The achievement is one of the latest sustainable steps forward for Norwegian. In 2018, the company eliminated single-use plastic straws across its fleet and private destinations, and as a result of this most recent initiative will replace over six million single-use...
‘Pick Your Perk’ With Windstar
It’s that time of year again – wave season, and small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has an offer that makes cruising on its boutique ships carrying fewer than 350 passengers even more enticing. Windstar’s “Pick Your Perk” savings for wave season, begin Jan. 7 and include a choice of the following: Up to $1,000 of onboard spending (for things like shore excursions or spa treatments); Up to $300 airfare credit; Unlimited WiFi (up to $70/day). Guests booking a Premium Suite have an additional perk option: Windstar’s popular All-In Package, which includes unlimited Wi-Fi...
Agent Bahamas Offer
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is offering agents a host of special discounts for upcoming sailings. Through June 30, agents can offer sun-seeking clients the chance to escape to Grand Bahama Island or Nassau while enjoying 20% off spa treatments, specialty dining, WiFi, a $20 onboard credit, five drinks for $20, and kids sail free. In addition, travellers who book the Cruise & Stay Program can extend their stay and receive $100 off per cabin. Agents that encourage clients to book the cruise line’s wave season offer will receive several incentives, including a base commission of...
Sail And Save With Katarina Line
Katarina Line is offering a last-minute New Year's holiday special of 20% off on select 7-day, guided bike cruises in May 2020 that include departures out of Split and Opatija. The offer is valid when booked by Jan. 31, 2020. The tours explore Croatia's coastline, medieval towns, natural attractions and picturesque small villages and bays. Other highlights include tours of vineyards, pine woods, historic natural attractions – such as Mljet National Park and Croatia's oldest Mediterranean marine protected area. The 20% discount represents savings of up to $300 per person, based...
Riviera River Cruises Committed To Agents
With sales from travel agents growing rapidly, Riviera River Cruises is increasing its commitment to the agency community in 2020 by accepting bookings for its European river cruises exclusively from travel advisors. As well, Riviera will begin assisting agents with flight arrangements and pre- and post-cruise hotel stays for their clients in 2020. Additionally, several fam trips for agents will be offered this spring. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice-president sales and marketing North America, said that, “Riviera River Cruises has always been supportive of...
Catch The Wave With Bahamas Paradise
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has unveiled its wave season offer for 2020, featuring a host of lead-generating discounts for travel advisors. Available now for sailings through June 30, 2020, advisors can offer sun-seeking clients the chance to escape to Grand Bahama Island or Nassau while enjoying 20% off relaxing spa treatments, specialty dining, Wi-Fi, a $20 onboard credit, five drinks for just $20, and kids sail Free. In addition to these perks, travellers who book the unique Cruise & Stay Program can extend their stay in paradise and receive $100 off per cabin. Travel...