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Celebrity Sails Beyond the Edge
Celebrity Beyond, the third ship in Celebrity Cruises' highly acclaimed, award-winning Edge Series, has made the monumental move from concept to construct as the first piece of steel was cut at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, this week. “Celebrity Beyond is the perfect natural next-step in the Edge Series,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “The Edge Series is all about innovation and pushing beyond boundaries and convention, and Celebrity Beyond will continue this legacy.” “With the launch of our Edge...
Star Wars Day at Sea Returns in 2021
Out-of-this-world adventures are returning to Disney Cruise Line in 2021 with “Star Wars Day at Sea.” This special day-long celebration is filled with unique character encounters, live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family. Star Wars Day at Sea takes place on seven-night Disney Fantasy cruises to the Caribbean from January through March. With more than a dozen of the galaxy’s most formidable and heroic characters onboard, guests can meet with the best of the Resistance including Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2; come face-to-face with Darth Vader; and be on...
Costa Smeralda Passenger Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Reuters is now reporting that an Italian health ministry spokesman has confirmed that tests for coronavirus on two passengers aboard Costa Cruises' Costa Smeralda have come back negative and they do not have the virus. Both passengers had been held in an isolation unit on the ship while they waited for the test results to be returned. Some 6,000 passengers aboard the ship – which was docked in Civitavecchia, north of Rome -- were not allowed to disembark for safety reasons while test results were...
Cunard – Bringing People Together For 180 Years
Baxter Media is hosting an exciting and vibrant webinar with Cunard next Tuesday (Feb. 4) at 2 p.m. (EST). Travel advisors who attend the webinar will be given a chance to win a $100 CAD Amazon gift card. For nearly 180 years, Cunard has been an innovator in ocean travel. In this upcoming webinar, you'll get to learn about the unique experiences that make Cunard special and in a class by itself. From new onboard exclusives to majestic new itineraries, Cunard sets the stage for an exciting 2020 and beyond. In addition, they will be sharing some teasers about Cunard’s next...
Crystal River Releases 2022 Itineraries
Crystal River Cruises is set to take guests on journeys of cultural and historical discovery in 2022, exploring storybook villages, cosmopolitan international hubs, and towns hosting rare events and decked in seasonal delights. Crystal Bach, Crystal Debussy, Crystal Mahler and Crystal Ravel – all-suite, all-balcony sister ships – will offer itineraries from seven to 10 nights. Crystal River's 2022 itineraries are available for booking and published on crystalcruises.com. Throughout the roster of 2022 voyages, Crystal’s focus remains on the overall guest experience during their...
‘Days of Wine and Whisky’ Await Barge Guests
Following a record year in 2019, luxury hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways is looking to continue its success into 2020 by offering up to 20% off on cabin and charter prices on select cruises in France, Italy and Scotland. It’s a unique opportunity for travellers to enjoy the world-renowned wines featured in its French and Italian cruises, as well as the famed Scottish whiskies enjoyed by guests aboard its hotel barges in the Scottish Highlands. The specials are applicable to select departures and represent savings of up to $17,000 per charter and $3,220 per cabin,...
Cunard, Author Annie Barrows Team Up
Cunard has announced that The New York Times best-selling author Annie Barrows will sail on flagship Queen Mary 2 as part of the luxury line’s renowned Insights program on a Bruges and Guernsey voyage, May 20-24. While sailing on the four-night voyage round-trip from Southampton, England, Barrows will offer guests a lecture on her background and experience writing her novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. The novel takes place in post-World War II Guernsey, where this year in May, celebrations will mark the 75th anniversary of the end of Nazi occupation in the...
Silversea Opens Sales on New Grand Voyage
Silversea Cruises has opened general sales on a new 59-day grand voyage in the Mediterranean. The Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will link unique, immersive experiences across the region, showcasing historic cultures, old-world charm and spectacular landscapes. Between Sept. 8 and Nov. 5, 2021, Silversea’s guests will journey deep into 45 destinations in 17 countries, travelling aboard the line's recently refurbished Silver Shadow. Following an overnight call in Venice, guests travelling aboard the Grand Voyage Mediterranean 2021 will journey through the terracotta-tiled towns of...