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Goway, AMA Team Up To Offer Magical Christmas Cruise
Goway Travel has expanded its European offerings with the addition of a special Christmas Market tour that includes an AMA river cruise. The “Austria, Germany and a Magic Christmas Cruise” package includes a city stay in Vienna complete with a city tour and waltzing classes prior to the cruise. It also includes a post-cruise stay in Nuremberg, with a tour to explore the city as well as a cooking class that’ll teach travellers how to make their very own Nuremberg sausages. According to Goway officials, the tour operator has gone with one departure date for the current market...
Carnival, Canaveral Reach New Terminal Agreement
Carnival Cruise Line has reached an agreement in principle with the Canaveral Port Authority on a new state-of-the-art terminal able to accommodate its new 180,000-ton ship, the largest ever constructed for the line, set to debut in 2020. The terms of the agreement are expected to be included on the agenda of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Aug. 29. If approved, the agreement will clear the way for Carnival Cruise Line’s plans to homeport the as-yet-unnamed 5,286-lower berth ship at Port Canaveral, further bolstering the line’s position as the...
Emerald Waterways Celebrates Five
Emerald Waterways is celebrating five years since it launched its first collection of European river cruises aboard its original Star-Ships – Emerald Sun and Emerald Sky. Since then, the Australian river cruise brand has continued to grow, expanding its fleet of signature Star-Ships to eight, adding itineraries in Asia, Egypt, Portugal and along the coast of Croatia, and continuing to up the ante on active excursions and unique onboard enrichment activities. Lisa Norton, vice-president of brand management for the US, said: “We're very proud of how far Emerald Waterways has...
A Little Romance From Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises continues to make easier for couples to plan their weddings and honeymoons with the latest tools, like a Honeymoon Gift Registry App and online Wedding Planner tool. During the planning phase, the line's digital Wedding Planner will streamline the planning process, providing wedding couples the opportunity to choose, plan and purchase their wedding package and reception options from the convenience of their computer or smartphone. The tool helps take the stress out of planning with online guidance and a personal wedding coordinator along with easy-to-use...
Sail Away With Transat
Canadian travellers can now set sail with Transat, following the operator's release of its 2018-2019 cruise package program. The tour operator has made an number of additions to its all-in-one program, including roundtrip flights with Air Transat, transfers and the cruise. This year's additions include more than 10 new ships, sailings with Princess Cruises and Cartagena as a port of embarkation. And once again, there will be cruises sailing out of San Juan (Puerto Rico), and new river cruises will be available as excursions. Annick Guérard, chief operating officer at Transat, said...
Awesome Experiences
Silversea is all set to offer its passengers some festive experiences during the 2018 holiday season, with sailings that feature destinations from Asia to Africa, Antarctica to the Caribbean. There are four scheduled Silversea voyages designed to capture the spirit of the festive season and the New Year, while unlocking the world's authentic beauty and a number of memorable experiences far and wide. From the sacred shrines of the Far East to the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef and the ultimate winter wonderland of Antarctica, the spectacular destinations will ensure a memorable...
NCL Transforms Its Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed bow-to-stern refurbishments of three ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star. As part of The Norwegian Edge, the company’s program designed to elevate the standard of excellence across its fleet, the revitalized ships now feature new designs and venues, including Los Lobos Cantina, an upscale Mexican restaurant; the adults-only enclave, Spice H2O; and Syd Norman’s Pour House – an American rock ‘n’ roll bar and lounge, which makes its debut aboard Norwegian Breakaway. “What a year this has been for us at...
Cunard Introduces Customized Tour Packages
Luxury cruise line Cunard has introduced voyage and tour packages on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Cunard’s new pre- and post-cruise tours invite guests to fully immerse themselves in some of the world’s most beloved ports, including Rome, Hong Kong, Dubai and Cape Town. Tour packages range from three to four days and deliver a lively mix of iconic landmark and cultural activities, along with upscale hotel accommodations. “For over 178 years, guests have sailed with Cunard to discover different cultures and explore the world,” said Josh Leibowitz,...