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Hornblower Offers New Niagara Falls Experience
Summer has finally arrived and with it is a whole new way to experience the awesome spectacle that is Niagara Falls. Honrblower Niagara Cruises officially kicked off its all-new VIP Brews and Cruise Events, offering a new package that creates an unforgettable experience under the starry skies and Falls Fireworks. The VIP Brews & Cruise Events features a ride on the Hornblower Niagara Funicular, a two-hour pre-cruise party in the private VIP event tent, gourmet appetizers, private bar service, a DJ and priority boarding for the 40-minute nighttime cruise that takes place under...
Above & Beyond
Where were you when the Toronto Raptors won the NBA Championship? Well, for close to 400 of the Canadian travel industry's finest, the answer to that question is they were at the second annual Agents' Choice Awards Gala at the Arcadian Court in Toronto. It was a night of celebration and anticipation as Baxter Media unveiled the results of the 20th Anniversary edition of the Agents' Choice Awards Readership Survey, and – with all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's Oscars – presented awards to the 2019 favourite suppliers as selected by the 6,512 travel agents from across Canada...
Celebrity Flora Makes Its Mark
In a game-changing moment two years in the making, Celebrity Cruises officially launched the revolutionary new Celebrity Flora, a 100-guest, all-suites mega yacht that's poised to connect travellers to the Galapagos Islands like never before. The ship was welcomed to the brand's fleet with a sustainability-focused ceremony where executives, valued travel advisers and journalists joined the ship's Godmother, environmental advocate and former World Wildlife Fund International President Yolanda Kakabadse, in blessing the ship. In another first, a partnership was announced with EarthEcho...
A Whole New Level
One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) has unveiled new cruise itineraries and programs that promise to take the expedition cruising experience to a whole new level for the 2020-2021 Antarctic season. Expedition cruise enthusiasts can benefit from attractive early booking offers and unmatched added value while traveling onboard RCGS Resolute. These offerings come ahead of the company's celebration of the vessel's one-year anniversary sailing under the OOE banner. OOE's Antarctic 2020-2021 season introduces new cruise itineraries that allow more time in destination and a wider selection of...
Cruise Strategies Announces New Partnership
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) has selected Cruise Strategies as their Canadian partner to meet the demands of its current market and to expand in the Canadian marketplace. “I have followed the acquisition of the two Victory ships in recent months and the overall increased interest in small ship cruising, as well as the emergence of the Great Lakes as a burgeoning destination. Canadians are also keen to see more of America’s rivers and enjoy coastal voyages, as well as exploring their own-at-home marvellous small towns and marquee ports on...
Spectrum of the Seas to Overnight in Tokyo in 2020
Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas will raise the bar in the Asian cruise market as it new overnight stays in Tokyo, Japan in summer 2020. In summer 2020, Spectrum of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas will each sail two special cruises into Tokyo’s new cruise terminal, Shinkyaku Pier, offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience to take in the city’s vibrant energy as it comes alive during this exciting time. Spectrum will depart on July 25 and Aug. 2 from Shanghai, China to Tokyo, and Voyager will offer itineraries beginning July 26 out of Hong Kong and Aug. 2 from Tokyo,...
Spice Girl Test Drives Virgin RockStar Suite
Virgin Voyages is upping the game for its top suites aboard the highly anticipated Scarlet Lady, with new offerings to ensure that Mega RockStars won’t have to worry about a thing during their voyage. In celebration of the expanded offerings, the brand has released exclusive video content of the suites, which features Virgin Group founder, Sir Richard Branson, and legendary British pop star, Geri Horner, of the hugely successful girl group, the Spice Girls. The video documents Horner test driving the Virgin Voyages “Gorgeous Suite,” one of the ship’s most glamorous cabins,...
Variety Offers Exclusive Travel Agent Rates
Variety Cruises is offering travel agents specially reduced rates on select summer and winter on select itineraries in the Adriatic Sea, Dalmatian Coast, Spain & Portugal or The Seychelles and more. Rates for agent offer start from US$200 per person. Variety Cruises, with eight upscale yachts ranging in capacity from 17 to 36 cabins, focuses on experiential cruise itineraries, embracing each destination by visiting much-loved and less frequented ports of call in a private, intimate and relaxed atmosphere. Variety is also known for its high passenger-to-crew ratio, averaging two...