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Sales Open on Silversea World Cruise 2021
General sales are now open for Silversea’s World Cruise 2021 – being referred to as the “Finest World Tour.” One of two Silversea World Cruises to set sail in 2021, the 150-day Finest World Tour will unlock rare and immersive experiences for the cruise line’s guests in 34 countries across six continents. Silver Whisper will depart Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 7, 2021, and will arrive in New York on June 6, 2021, having circumnavigated the Earth. The World Cruise 2021’s 54-port itinerary has been designed for connoisseurs of travel who wish to get closer to the authentic...
Cunard Puts Alaska On The Itinerary
Luxury cruise line Cunard has a soft spot for Canada – its founder Sir Samuel Cunard, after all, was a Canadian shipping magnate born in Halifax – and will this year and next spend more time in Canadian waters than ever before, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Josh Leibowitz, senior vice-president, Cunard, North America, recently spoke with Canadian Travel Press and said he believes that Canada is a real growth market for the cruise industry and one that Cunard has big plans for. The big news is that after a 20-year...
Carnival Legend to Sail Extensive European Schedule
Carnival Legend will operate Carnival Cruise Line’s most diverse European season to date with nine- to 16-day voyages visiting 34 ports in 14 countries in 2020, including destinations in Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Croatia, Portugal, Greece, Greenland and Iceland. Available through the Carnival Adventures program, hundreds of shore excursions will be offered where guests can explore centuries-old historic sites and landmarks, savour delicious local cuisine and view spectacular scenery, including the majestic Norwegian fjords. “We’ve put together an unmatched program of European...
Crystal Unveils New 2019-20 ‘Crystal Getaways’
Crystal Cruises has unveiled a collection of 16 new “Crystal Getaways” for 2019 and 2020. Sailing aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity and spanning Central America, North America’s Pacific and Gulf coasts, Southeast Asia, China & Japan, the Mediterranean and Caribbean, the five- to eight-night voyages pack tremendous global exploration and all-inclusive luxury into abbreviated versions of longer itineraries. The newly announced Crystal Getaways include: 2019: Crystal Symphony, Sept. 28, five nights in Los Angeles and Mexico; Crystal Symphony, Oct. 3, eight...
Vote Now For Your 2019 Agents’ Choice Favourites
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Carnival Initiative Touts Value of Using a Travel Advisor
Carnival Cruise Line has long touted the value of using a travel advisor when booking a cruise vacation, and now that commitment is being intensified through a year-long initiative called WUATA: Why Use A Travel Advisor. Aimed at helping travel professionals attract new clients and deepen the loyalty of existing clients, WUATA is a multifaceted program with special events that bring clients and industry experts together to promote the travel agent community. Carnival’s Why Use A Travel Advisor program will feature a WUATA Party (a wordplay on What-A Party) in four cities, social...
Virgin Voyages Turns Up The Volume
Virgin Voyages is returning to its Virgin brand roots and creating what it is calling “an incomparable music experience” on its first ship, Scarlet Lady. Due to set sail for its inaugural season in 2020, Scarlet Lady will be equipped with an on ship record shop called Voyage Vinyl, The Groupie, a private karaoke and gaming lounge, and perfectly curated music and performances by up-and-coming artists as well as music trendsetters for Virgin Voyages’ Sailors to enjoy. Virgin Voyages’ residency program will feature performances by world-class talent on ship, in-port...
Scenic Delivers Next Generation Tailormade App
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours has launched the next generation of its popular Tailormade GPS device – moving from its own handheld device to an app that guests can download on to their own Apple- or Android-based smartphone. Utilizing an innovative software solution, Scenic Tailormade gives guests a powerful program on a platform they are already comfortable with using – their own phone. The new App provides commentary on more than 240 tour options in over 140 European locations. It also features more than 1,500 points of interest with expert narration about the history,...