Cruise
‘New’ Norwegian Joy Set For The Last Frontier
Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) “new” Norwegian Joy has officially arrived in North America and is set for a season of Alaska sailings beginning May 4 out of Seattle. The ship, which had been based in Asia since its launch in 2017, recently completed a massive US$50-million refurbishment. Enhancements include the addition of several new restaurants, including NCL favourites Le Bistro, La Cucina, Food Republic, Teppanyaki and Q Texas Smokehouse. Like sister ship Norwegian Bliss, Joy offers an onboard go-kart track, Speedway, as well as an open-air laser tag arena and Galaxy...
A Little Music From Ponant
PONANT has announced two in-depth musical cruises for 2019 and 2020 that will be featured in its Quintessential Collection, a series of themed itineraries that delve deeply into a destination. The seven-night “A Musical Odyssey in the Mediterranean” aboard Le Bougainville from Athens to Rome is scheduled for Sept. 20 -27, 2019, while the nine-night “A Musical Odyssey in Northern Europe,” celebrating Beethoven's 250th Birthday, aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville from Stockholm to Honfleur is scheduled for Sept. 8 -17, 2020. The musical component of both cruises will be curated by...
Set Sail With One Ocean In 2020
One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) has unveiled its itineraries for 2020, covering Arctic Canada, Svalbard, Greenland, Scotland, Iceland, East Coast Canada, Costa Rica and Panama. Voyages include favourites such as Fins & Fiddles (a Canadian Signature Experience), Canada's East Coast Golf Expedition and Classic Northwest Passage & Greenland, all operated on RCGS Resolute, as well as Baffin Island - Jewel of the High Arctic (extended Greenland voyage), High Arctic Explorer and Pathways to Franklin taking place on the Akademik Ioffe. Akademik Sergey Vavilov will be returning to Svalbard...
The Dream Makers
These days travellers are looking for more from their vacations than simply seeing the sights. They want to be authentically immersed in the destination through experiences and local interactions. At the core, it's the people they encounter along the way who help shape their trip. In the same way, cultivating personal relationships is also key to the success of travel agents. Rather than a business transaction, it's about getting to know clients and being part of milestone moments like honeymoons and birthday celebrations or plans for a much-needed break from their day-to-day...
New Sailings On The Itinerary For Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises has announced 54 new winter 2020/2021 voyages and opened an exclusive pre-sale for its Venetian Society members. The range of voyages unlocks more immersive experiences for the cruise line's guests, with an increased number of unique ports for the winter season and 20 maiden calls. Silversea's team of destination experts has crafted the voyages to incorporate both iconic and rare travel experiences, enabling guests to travel deeper into the authentic beauty of the world in luxury. Comprising the winter itineraries of Silver Muse, Silver Whisper, Silver Shadow,...
Good Works By Hurtigruten Foundation
In 2018, Hurtigruten Foundation awarded funding for projects that included everything from preserving the shores of South Georgia; recycling plastic in the Philippines; growing fresh vegetables in the High Arctic; to rescue dogs, local initiatives and conserving the polar bear population. For years, the Hurtigruten's guests have contributed to the local communities and areas Hurtigruten operates. Hurtigruten CEO Daniel Skjeldam observed: “We established Hurtigruten Foundation to ensure that our guests of tomorrow can enjoy the same unique experiences as our guests of today....
Celebrity Flora: An Evolution In Cruising
There are just 66 days until the official debut of Celebrity Flora and Celebrity Cruises has now unveiled three cutting-edge partnerships for the new ship: A world-renowned conservationist turned Godmother. A one-of-a-kind designer with an unmatched vision. A leading university specializing in marine and atmospheric sciences. Commenting on the announcement, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO, Celebrity Cruises, said: “We are thrilled to unveil three one-of-a-kind partnerships, which help underscore our passion for protecting this beautiful archipelago.” Lutoff-Perlo...
Carnival Amplifies Onboard Youth Programming
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its onboard youth programming with an exclusive partnership with Zumbini offering high-energy early childhood activities and classes that combine singing, dancing and playing. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini’s mixed-age music and movement curriculum features group sing-alongs, activities and musical instruments to keep children engaged and energized while learning. Led by Carnival’s trained youth staff and aimed at Carnival’s youngest cruisers, the fleet-wide onboard Zumbini program, which will be free of charge, will encompass two...