Cruise
CIE Tours Launches First-Ever River Cruise Collection
CIE Tours has expanded its offerings to include its first-ever River Cruise Collection, with sailings on two of the world’s great rivers – the Rhine and Danube. The new river cruises add sought-after destinations in five European countries – Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland and Hungary. To reward early bookings, CIE Tours will give North American travellers a $300 air credit per couple when they reserve a 2020 river cruise by Sept. 30. CIE Tours’ eight-day river cruise offerings include a one-way Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, travelling from Cologne to Basel, and a...
Say ‘Cheese’ With European Waterways
With ship-wide upgrades that include a completely refurbished saloon, an on-deck hot tub and an intimate new bar stocked with fine wines and spirits, European Waterways’ eight-passenger Rosa hotel barge is a prime example of the company’s commitment to providing guests with a cruising experience defined by luxury and comfort. The barge, which cruises the Gascony and Bordeaux regions of southwest France – areas legendary for their gastronomic offerings – provides wine tastings and unique experiential excursions that include a visit to a cheese-making farm in Ramier and private...
Princess Offers Up to 40% Off on Select Sailings
Princess Cruises is offering travellers up to 40% off and free room upgrades on select voyages from December 2019 to May 2020. Through Sept. 9, the sale includes cruises to top destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Hawaii and California Coast. Guests can book this special cruise deal in select stateroom categories with a deposit of only 10% per guest. Example fares include: Mexican Riviera on Royal Princess - seven days: interior US$599 on Jan. 4, 2020. Pacific Wine Country on Star Princess – seven days; interior US$599 on April 7, 2020. Caribbean on...
Quite An Offer From TravelBrands, Royal Caribbean
For a limited time, travellers and travel agents alike can take advantage of a special offer through TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises. On Royal Caribbean International sailings for August and September, travellers can receive free prepaid gratuities and a $250 air credit. Travel agents will be able to earn 10x Loyalty Rewards points on qualifying bookings. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice-president, TravelBrands, said, “We are always looking for innovative ways to give back to our agent community as well as travellers, and this offer was the perfect way to do just...
Norwegian Encore Emerges From The Shipyard
Norwegian Cruise Line's latest ship, Norwegian Encore, successfully completed a major construction milestone Saturday (Aug. 17) when it emerged for the first time from the Meyer Werft ship building dock in Papenburg, Germany. Norwegian Encore will remain in the shipyard port for the final phase of construction, before its conveyance up the Ems River and towards the North Sea at the end of September. At nearly 1,100 feet long, with a gross tonnage of almost 170,000 and a guest capacity of 3,998, the ship will be delivered to the cruise line on Oct. 30. It will be christened in Miami on...
UnCruise Unveils 2020 Theme Cruise Schedule
Small-ship adventure cruise line UnCruise Adventures has introduced special theme cruises for the 2020 sailing season. Six ships offer themed departures on a variety of topics including birding, photography, wine and culinary, kids and families and insider departures. According to officials, theme cruises provide added value and unequalled access to industry experts at no extra cost. Four birding cruises, three photography cruises, seven wine and culinary cruises, two family departures, and 10 Insiders cruises make up the schedule. Theme cruises will be offered in Alaska, Mexico,...
AmaWaterways Launches Agent Webinar Series
AmaWaterways has launched a new initiative to continue strengthening its relationships with travel agents through “Webinar Wednesdays,” a series of live webinars hosted by company executives and industry experts. The series is designed to educate and empower agents interested in developing or expanding their luxury travel business. The inaugural event, which took place July 31, was led by AmaWaterways co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst, and gave participants a glimpse of the new Magna on the Danube itinerary, which was specially curated by Schreiner himself. Each...
New Bahamas ‘Cruise & Stay’ Option Available
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is inviting agents to offer their clients the ultimate getaway this summer through a unique “Cruise & Stay” package. Starting at US$279 per person, the package – valid only on bookings with Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line – includes a three-night package featuring a round-trip, two-night cruise from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, and a one (or more) night stay at one of four beach resorts. “At Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, we understand the vital role that travel advisors play in the success of our business and we are proud to introduce...