Cruise
Cunard Returns to Alaska
Queen Elizabeth has kicked off Cunard’s return to Alaska in its West Coast homeport of Vancouver. Queen Elizabeth will sail four 10-night roundtrip voyages out of Vancouver this year, followed by 10 voyages in 2020. To celebrate this inaugural season, Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, Master of Queen Elizabeth, along with Simon Palethorpe, president, and Josh Leibowitz, senior vice-president North America, of Cunard, welcomed on board dignitaries from the Port of Vancouver for a traditional Plaque and Key Ceremony, welcoming the ship to the city. It was announced that Cunard will...
The Countdown Is On For MSC Grandiosa Christening
It is now less than six months before MSC christens MSC Grandiosa, the third Meraviglia generation ship and the first of MSC Cruises’ Meraviglia-Plus class of ships. Coming into service on Nov. 9 in the Port of Hamburg, MSC Grandiosa will be the largest in the fleet and the fifth next-generation ship MSC has launched in just 2.5 years as part of its more than 10-year, $15.6 billion investment plan. The mega ship will be further enriched with more staterooms, public spaces and additional features. The iconic Mediterranean Promenade is at the heart of the ship. Under the...
HAL Serves Up Onboard Perks
Holland America Line’s (HAL) new Oceans of Extras promotion gives guests up to $600 in onboard spending money per stateroom and awards bonus perks for suite bookings on select fall 2019 through spring 2020 cruises. The offer, which runs through June 30, provides cruisers who book an eligible itinerary with onboard spending money ranging from $50 to $300 per person, depending on the length of cruise and stateroom category. In addition to the onboard spending money, suite bookings also receive a Signature Beverage Card valued at $100 per stateroom, as well as a Signature Dining Package...
Silver Shadow to Undergo Major Refurbishment
Silversea's all-suite, 388-guest Silver Shadow is set to undergo an extensive refurbishment in November. The renovation will include the creation of a new Atrium area on deck 5, and major enhancements to all guest suites, corridors and many public spaces – including a remodelling of the ship's La Dame restaurant, Connoisseur's Corner and the Casino. Part of Project Invictus – a long-term plan to grow and enhance Silversea's already ultra-luxury fleet of ships – the comprehensive refurbishment will be inspired by the design of Silver Muse. The numerous upgrades to Silver...
Group Travel Made Easy With Scenic
For a limited time Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has a special offer for groups. Those booking a 2020 group on Scenic's popular Gems of the Danube or Rhine Highlights group will receive: complimentary round-trip economy airfare or $1,200 savings per person; one tour conductor credit for every nine paying guests on select 2020 departures; and save an extra $100 per person with the Scenic Group Value Program. These offers are available for bookings made by June 30. Call 1-844-425-6076 for further...
Crystal Unveils 30th Anniversary Collection
In 2020, Crystal will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a year-long celebration, including commemorative gifts and special events aboard its ships as well as the gift of savings. Crystal Cruises first launched on July 24, 1990 when Crystal Harmony sailed from San Francisco on a 12-day inaugural voyage to Alaska. The luxury line has designated 30 sailings spanning its four-brand experiences – Crystal Cruises, Crystal River Cruises, Crystal Yacht Cruises and Crystal Expedition Cruises – for special 30th Anniversary savings in 2020. Crystal Society members will receive double...
Revitalized Norwegian Joy Completes First Alaska Sailing
Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the completion of Norwegian Joy’s inaugural Alaska sailing from Seattle following its recent North American debut. During the sailing, sister ships Norwegian Joy and Norwegian Bliss, two of the largest cruise ships on the West Coast, met for the first time. Departing from Seattle on May 4, with pier-side fanfare during Seattle’s official “Day of Joy,” Norwegian Joy set sail on its first Alaska sailing with calls to Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan, Alaska, as well as Victoria. While in Juneau, history was made as Norwegian Joy...
Celebrity Takes Delivery of First Expedition Mega Yacht
The first ship designed specifically for the Galapagos Islands – Celebrity Cruises’ revolutionary Celebrity Flora – is preparing to embark on its transatlantic journey to its new home in the diverse archipelago following an intimate delivery ceremony. In honour of the significant moment – a culmination of more than two years of planning and 18 months of construction – Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s chairman and CEO Richard D. Fain hosted a ceremony aboard Celebrity Flora, while docked in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Company and shipyard executives were also in attendance, plus...