Cruise
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...
MSC Continues Cirque du Soleil Partnership
MSC Cruises has expanded its Cirque du Soleil at Sea program with two new shows, SYMA and VARÉLIA, aboard the cruise line's new flagship, MSC Bellissima. According to officials, every element of each new Cirque du Soleil at Sea show is unique from the concept and story line, the characters, the costumes and makeup through to the music, staging and sound effects. The concepts are first developed by the creative team based at Cirque du Soleil’s international headquarters in Montreal. Following a rigorous casting process and intensive ideation workshops, the shows are then refined and...
European Waterways Has ‘Early Bird’ Booking Promo
European Waterways is offering an “early bird” promotion that lets guests lock in their 2020 cruises at 2019 prices. Guests can also take an extra 10% off charter prices on select spring 2020 departures on hotel barges that include La Belle Epoque and L’Art de Vivre in Burgundy, Anjodi on the Canal du Midi, and La Bella Vita in Italy. All 2020 cruises must be booked by May 13 to qualify for these offers. “As more and more people discover the joys of hotel barge cruising, some of our more popular departures are quickly selling for 2019. This can be disappointing for...