Cruise
Cunard Answers The Call Of The Wild
Luxury cruise line Cunard is helping travellers tame their “call of the wild” with its return to Alaska after more than 20 years, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. And there's no better way to experience the wonders of The Last Frontier than by cruise ship. And what better way to cruise Alaska than with Cunard? The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and film screenings, every...
Cruise into Norway with GLP
GLP Worldwide is offering qualified agents an opportunity to experience Norway’s scenic fjord-filled coastline with visits to numerous communities meeting the locals, take in the Northern Lights, cross the Arctic Circle and participate in a range of cultural and soft adventure activities. GLP Worldwide is the Canadian representative for Hurtigruten, the leading cruise line for Norway, Antarctic, Greenland and Iceland as well as other polar expeditions. GLP is offering this agent FAM trip from Nov. 3-11, onboard the refurbished MS Polarlys. “It’s an opportunity for agents to fully...
Scenic Introduces New Eclipse Itineraries
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has unveiled two new itineraries for its newest ship, Scenic Eclipse. “Taste of the Caribbean” is a 13-day exploration (Oct. 8-20) of one of the world’s most cruise-visited regions – but with a unique focus on some lesser visited ports. The 11-day “Colombia & Panama,” departing Miami on Oct. 20 combines some of the region’s major ports with off-the-beaten-path opportunities. Stops on the “Taste of Caribbean” include Long Island, a paradise with cliffs, long white sand beaches and coral reefs; one of the Caribbean’s best...
AmaWaterways Christens AmaMagna in Austria
AmaWaterways christened its new ship, AmaMagna, in Grein, Austria last week in a ceremony with co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst along with Godmother Samantha Brown, travel expert and Emmy Award-winning television host. AmaMagna is the 23rd ship in the fleet. “With AmaMagna’s double width design allowing for more personal space, amenities and dining venues, I have had this unique ship on my mind for years and today we are thrilled to officially welcome her to the AmaWaterways family,” said Schreiner. “We are grateful to have so many of our friends and travel partners...
Travellers Invited to Discover ‘New’ Silver Shadow
Silversea Cruises will host an exclusive cruise on board the re-imagined Silver Shadow, hosted by Mark Conroy, managing director of The Americas, and Peter Shanks, UK & Ireland managing director. Departing Dec. 10, this preview sailing in the Caribbean will allow guests to enjoy the enhanced comfort of the newly refurbished 388-guest Silver Shadow and take part in a number of bespoke events, hosted by Shanks and Conroy. Inspired by the design of Silversea’s flagship Silver Muse, Silver Shadow’s extensive renovation includes the creation of a new Atrium area on deck 5, which...
Cunard Offers Exclusive Taylor Auction Preview
Luxury cruise line Cunard and famed celebrity auction house Julien’s Auctions have partnered with House of Taylor to offer an exclusive auction exhibition of Property from the Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor on Queen Mary 2 departing Southampton on Oct. 18. The House of Taylor oversees Elizabeth Taylor's legacy and foundation. Julien’s Auctions has announced that the Property from the Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor auction will take place from Dec. 6-8 at The Standard Oil Building in Beverly Hills and live online at juliensauctions.com. The three-day event celebrates the life...
Carnival Helping Clean The World
Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with Clean the World. Through this global sustainability program, nearly 40 tons of discarded soap will be collected each year to be recycled into new soap bars and distributed to vulnerable communities worldwide. Clean the World is a global health leader in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) and sustainability dedicated to saving lives by recycling and distributing soap and other hygiene products to more than 127 countries. As part of the program, Carnival will start collecting discarded soap from guest and crew staterooms throughout the fleet...
Royal Caribbean Returns to New Orleans Year-Round
Royal Caribbean International will sail year-round from New Orleans when Majesty of the Seas arrives to its new homeport in January 2020, offering more itineraries from the Big Easy than ever before. Embarking on seven-night adventures, travellers can visit bucket list-worthy beaches in The Bahamas and catch big thrills at Perfect Day at CocoCay (pictured) – Royal Caribbean’s newly re-imagined private island featuring “a combination of first-of-their-kind thrills and one-of-a-kind ways to chill.” Cruises from New Orleans on board Majesty are now open to book for itineraries...