Cruise
Ensemble’s Libbie Rice Christens AmaMora
On the heels of christening the AmaMagna, AmaWaterways officially welcomed its third new ship for the 2019 season, the AmaMora. Co-founders Rudi Schreiner and Kristin Karst joined Mayor Adalbert Dornbusch of Lahnstein, Germany and Godmother Libbie Rice, president of Ensemble Travel Group, for a day of festivities officially commemorating the new 156-passenger vessel. “This has truly been a record-breaking year for us, and we are very proud to welcome AmaMora to our wonderful fleet of ships that are built to meet the needs of today’s travellers who crave a luxurious and personalized...
Princess Introduces Phantom Bridge Escape Room
Cruise guests ready to travel through time and space need to look no further than Princess Cruises newest ships – Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess – to experience Phantom Bridge, a world’s first game combining digital and physical elements for the ultimate immersive escape room. “Phantom Bridge, our newest Discovery at SEA interactive attraction, will offer our guests the exclusive opportunity to live a real-world, 'gamified' experience with more than 700 different outcomes for the ultimate adventure,” said Denise Saviss, Princess Cruises vice-president of entertainment...
Dr. Seuss Word Challenge a Huge Success
As part of the second annual Dr. Seuss’s Word Challenge, sponsored by Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children’s Books, kids sailing aboard Carnival Cruise Line this summer read an astonishing 250 million Dr. Seuss words through fun, educational activities across the line’s 26-ship fleet, helping to surpass the overall goal of 250 million Dr. Seuss words read during the nationwide campaign. The summer reading program, which started May 21, ended with a book reading to local children from the Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida in Port Canaveral, Fla. aboard Carnival...
Carnival Panorama Completes Successful Sea Trials
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Panorama, successfully completed its sea trials in the Adriatic Sea earlier this week in anticipation of its inaugural cruise from Long Beach, Calif., Dec. 11, becoming the line’s first new ship on the West Coast in 20 years. Currently in the final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Carnival Panorama had a full contingent of officers, technicians and engineers on board who thoroughly tested the ship’s sophisticated technical, mechanical and navigation systems. “Carnival Panorama is a wonderful...
MSC Offers Sneak Peek at Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises has released a new rendered tour video of its exclusive Bahamian island destination, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, ahead of its first guests arriving in November. The new video – at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzHmh64cQFA – brings viewers along for a detailed look at what guests can look forward to while visiting the island, which is exclusive to MSC Cruises’ guests as part of itineraries in the Caribbean region. Located 65 miles from the coast of Miami, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve is a previous industrial sand extraction site that has been restored to a...
PONANT Partners With Relais & Châteaux
French-owned PONANT and Relais & Châteaux have teamed up to create all-new culinary cruise experiences for 2020. Each hosted by a Relais & Châteaux chef, three itineraries in Europe, Africa and Asia are currently on sale and available to book, with more to follow in 2021. Philippe Gombert, president of Relais & Châteaux, says, “Through this partnership, we are delighted to offer a unique stay and the best cuisine to our guests at sea. PONANT’s ships boast exceptional accommodation making every cruise an unforgettable experience.” He adds, “more than just a...
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...