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An Invitation From Avalon Waterways
Avalon Waterways is preparing to set sail for a memorable trip in June 2020 with Diana Gabaldon hosting its new Author Cruise on the Rhine River. Gabaldon is, of course, the author of the bestselling Outlander series. Pam Hoffee, managing director of Avalon Waterways, said: “Diana Gabaldon has added to the storytelling tapestry of our lives while also inspiring travel with her literature. In her OUTLANDER series of novels and novellas – now an award-winning series on W Network -- she has brought to life the backdrops of Scotland, North America, France, Germany as well as dozens...
Uniworld Picks Berardinucci
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Federico Berardinucci as its new district sales manager for Eastern Canada effective March 18. Berardinucci comes to his new role with experience in the Canadian travel industry, most recently at Air Canada Vacations as their National Accounts Manager. Michelle Palma, vice president, field sales of North America for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, commented: “We are very excited to have Federico join our North American sales team. Federico brings a wealth of expertise in sales and new business development to this role....
Set Sail With One Ocean Expeditions
One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) is giving its passengers a chance to explore Canada's East Coast aboard its 2019 voyages to the Maritimes and Newfoundland and Labrador. Those sailing with OOE will have the opportunity to see the best of what the Maritimes region has to offer in a relatively short time. They'll experience four distinct cultures (French, Acadian, English and Celtic), visit four Provinces, Parks Canada's natural reserve of Sable Island, two of Canada's largest National Parks and two National Passengers on the “Fins and Fiddles” voyage, designated by Destination Canada...
Bookings Open For Crystal Endeavor
Agents can now book clients on the 2021 expeditions aboard Crystal Endeavor, as reservations are now open for the polar class expedition yacht's full year. The cruises range from 10 nights to 28 nights, sailing expeditions of true adventure, wilderness and wildlife, and deep cultural immersions in Antarctica; Japan; the Russian Far East, Aleutian Islands and Alaska; Australia/Tasmania and New Zealand; Indonesia and the Indian Ocean; Norway and the United Kingdom; Western Europe; Canary Islands and Atlantic; and South America. Crystal Endeavor's groundbreaking itinerary through the...
‘Cut Loose’ Aboard Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced that the Tony Award-nominated musical Footloose, along with the classic aerial acrobatics show, Elements (pictured), and the wine-tasting comedy, Wine Lovers: The Musical, will be featured on Norwegian Joy which will begin sailing to Alaska in May. Debuting for the first time at sea, Footloose, based on the popular movie, follows the story of a Chicago teen with a love of dancing, who moves to a small town with a ban on Rock n’ Roll. “We are very excited to showcase Footloose, a feel-good, positive show that encourages people to embrace...
European Waterways Waives Single Supplement Fees
As solo travel soars in popularity, European Waterways is enjoying record bookings among single travellers. According to Derek Banks, managing director of European Waterways, the luxury hotel barge company has seen a 50% increase in solo travellers in the past two years, and to enhance the value of their cruise experiences, European Waterways is waiving the single supplement fee on more than 40 hotel barge departures this year, on cruises that span eight regions across Europe. This includes Burgundy and the Canal du Midi in France; Venice and the Po Valley in Italy; the rugged...
NCL Wants To Give ‘Joy’ to Top Educators
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled the Norwegian Cruise Line "Giving Joy" campaign, developed to recognize and reward educators in Canada and the US. In advance of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) and the North American debut of the cruise line’s 15th ship, Norwegian Joy, the company is leveraging the ship’s name for a compelling campaign that acknowledges and celebrates the intersection of travel and education by honouring deserving teachers that are doing the most to bring joy to their students. “Travel is a powerful means of education,” said NCL president Andy...
U Launches ‘Tattoo on U’, ‘U in Drag’ Themed Sailings
U is re-inventing the river cruise experience even further with the launch of two new themed cruises in Germany this summer aboard The A. According to officials, the new tailored itineraries, Tattoo on U and U in Drag, are themed around topics that emphasize U’s ethos as “a sexy, fun, never-seen-before cruise experience.” “We’re so excited to announce tattoo- and drag queen-themed cruises for our U guests,” says U president Ellen Bettridge. “The themes coincide with everything our U brand stands for which is encouraging our guests to completely let go, be confidently...