Cruise
New Video Shows Off Innovative Scenic Eclipse
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has released a new video showing much of the interior of its Discovery Yacht, Scenic Eclipse. The video – see link at https://www.scenic.ca – provides the first preview inside Scenic Eclipse, featuring ultra-luxury, design and innovation. Guests can enjoy a choice of 10 included dining experiences, from alfresco meals in the Yacht Club, to casual fare in the Azure Bar & Café, Lumiere’s French haute cuisine and the exclusive Chefs Table degustation. The ship’s 114 suites, all with verandahs and private butler service, range in size from...
Lights, Action, Camera
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is providing the setting for a new film by Oscar winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh (Oceans 11, Traffic and Behind the Candelabra) and an Oscar and Emmy award winning cast and crew this week (Aug. 18-24). The as-of-yet unnamed film will feature the Queen Mary 2 on the iconic transatlantic crossing and will be filmed over a seven-day east bound voyage from New York to Southampton. HBO Max has acquired rights to the film and stars Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen, Gemma Chan, Lucas Hedges and Dianne Wiest. Gregory Jacobs is producing, with Ken Meyer and Joseph...
Bahamas Paradise Picks Canadian GSA
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has appointed Mississauga, Ontario-based Discover the World Canada as its international sales partner for the Canadian market. One of more than 65 offices globally for Discover the World, which is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Discover the World Canada is known for providing world-class sales and marketing services to a variety of airline, cruise, hotel, car rental and technology clients over the past 25 years. The move will support and strengthen the cruise line’s existing presence in Canada, while positioning it for future growth. Francis...
AmaAcademy Sets Sail
AmaWaterways has launched AmaAcademy, an all-new interactive online education platform designed to help travel advisors sell luxury river cruise vacations. AmaAcademy is an integral part of the AmaWaterways’ Travel Advisor Portal which also provides access to a range of travel advisor tools including: Online Booking Engine; Webinar Wednesdays, a series of webinars hosted by AmaWaterways executives; Beyond the River Banks, a quarterly past guest magazine; Expanded suite of marketing collateral including a new Social Media Toolkit. Agents who successfully complete...
CIE Tours Launches First-Ever River Cruise Collection
CIE Tours has expanded its offerings to include its first-ever River Cruise Collection, with sailings on two of the world’s great rivers – the Rhine and Danube. The new river cruises add sought-after destinations in five European countries – Austria, Germany, France, Switzerland and Hungary. To reward early bookings, CIE Tours will give North American travellers a $300 air credit per couple when they reserve a 2020 river cruise by Sept. 30. CIE Tours’ eight-day river cruise offerings include a one-way Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, travelling from Cologne to Basel, and a...
Say ‘Cheese’ With European Waterways
With ship-wide upgrades that include a completely refurbished saloon, an on-deck hot tub and an intimate new bar stocked with fine wines and spirits, European Waterways’ eight-passenger Rosa hotel barge is a prime example of the company’s commitment to providing guests with a cruising experience defined by luxury and comfort. The barge, which cruises the Gascony and Bordeaux regions of southwest France – areas legendary for their gastronomic offerings – provides wine tastings and unique experiential excursions that include a visit to a cheese-making farm in Ramier and private...
Princess Offers Up to 40% Off on Select Sailings
Princess Cruises is offering travellers up to 40% off and free room upgrades on select voyages from December 2019 to May 2020. Through Sept. 9, the sale includes cruises to top destinations like the Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal, Hawaii and California Coast. Guests can book this special cruise deal in select stateroom categories with a deposit of only 10% per guest. Example fares include: Mexican Riviera on Royal Princess - seven days: interior US$599 on Jan. 4, 2020. Pacific Wine Country on Star Princess – seven days; interior US$599 on April 7, 2020. Caribbean on...
Quite An Offer From TravelBrands, Royal Caribbean
For a limited time, travellers and travel agents alike can take advantage of a special offer through TravelBrands Cruises, by Encore Cruises. On Royal Caribbean International sailings for August and September, travellers can receive free prepaid gratuities and a $250 air credit. Travel agents will be able to earn 10x Loyalty Rewards points on qualifying bookings. Nathalie Tanious, senior vice-president, TravelBrands, said, “We are always looking for innovative ways to give back to our agent community as well as travellers, and this offer was the perfect way to do just...