Cruise
ACV Introduces $1 Cruise Deposit
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced an exclusive $1 cruise deposit offer. For agents with clients thinking about booking a cruise, but have been waiting for a little extra motivation, this limited-time promotion could be the push they need. Until Aug. 12, cruisers can book a new cruise with a deposit of only $1 per person for all categories, durations and sailings from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019, including holiday sailings. The promotion is available to individual cruise only and cruise and flight packages. Available cruise lines include Celebrity Cruises, Holland America...
Celestyal Cruises Appointment
Celestyal Cruises has appointed Josh Hepp as business development manager, Western USA and Western Canada. Based in Denver, he will be responsible for aggressively growing Celestyal’s footprint in the West through existing, as well as new trade channels. He reports to Gordon Dirker, vice-president, business development, Celestyal Cruises, Inc. Prior to joining Celestyal, Hepp served as national sales manager at Contiki Holidays, where he started as a regional sales manager in 2013. As national sales manager, he managed seven regional sales executives across the US and Mexico. He...
Royal Caribbean Ready For Its Starring Role
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas is making waves in Hollywood this summer with its starring role, alongside Kristen Bell, Kelsey Grammer and Seth Rogen, in the Netflix original “Like Father.” To celebrate, the cruise line is hosting the largest movie premiere at sea today (Aug. 3) by screening the “dramedy” across its Oasis Class ships – the world’s largest cruise ships: Symphony, Harmony, Allure and Oasis of the Seas – in the iconic AquaTheater, the onboard amphitheatre boasting two movie screens. Leading up to the premiere, guests will be treated to a special...
NCL, Guy Harvey Host Special Conservation-Themed Cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is partnering with the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) and Nova Southeastern University’s Guy Harvey Research Institute to host the second annual ocean conservation-themed cruise on Norwegian Escape this fall. Departing Oct. 21 from New York, guests who sail on this cruise will experience a week full of opportunities to meet Guy Harvey, world-renowned marine artist, scientist, conservationist, entrepreneur and hull artist of Norwegian Escape, as he hosts specially planned events about ocean conservation. “We’re honoured to continue our...
Royal Caribbean Completes Acquisition of Silversea
Silversea Cruises has officially joined the family of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The companies announced they have closed on RCL’s acquisition of a two-thirds stake in Silversea after receiving final approval from regulators. The investment unites two leading players in the cruise industry and fills out RCL’s portfolio of cruise brands across all key market segments. “We are proud to officially welcome Silversea’s industry-leading team to the RCL family,” said Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “This is a dynamite combination and we...
HAL Launches New Agent Training Platform
Holland America Line Academy has introduced a new interactive e-Learning platform at GoHAL.com, which rewards travel agents for their educational achievements. Agents can earn the distinction of a Silver, Gold or Platinum reward level by completing a combination of core courses and specialist courses. The Academy also features a new specialist course called Northern Europe: Its Iconic Cities, Hidden Gems and Scenic Beauty. “Our senior director, Denella Ri’chard, along with content curator Dr. Marc Mancini, continue to develop educational programs that not only reward agents for...
Crystal Yacht Unveils Endeavor Itineraries
Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises has unveiled the inaugural season of itineraries for its newest globetrotting vessel, Crystal Endeavor, spanning from August of 2020 through January 2021. According to officials, the luxury expedition yacht will sail voyages of 12 to 22 days, far off the beaten path of traditional cruise routes. Voyages will explore the cultural and bio-diversity of Japan and the Russian Far East, New Zealand, Australia and Antarctica. Crystal Endeavor journeys will open for booking for Crystal Society guests on Aug. 8 and to the public on Aug. 22, with expedition and...
HAL’s Statendam Reflects Evolution of Pinnacle Class
When Holland America Line (HAL) welcomes Nieuw Statendam to the fleet in December, the ship will showcase the evolution of design that was introduced with Koningsdam, the first Pinnacle Class ship. Focusing on the importance of thoughtful details and special touches, Statendam’s musical design and “artfully inspired” finishing will perfectly blend Holland America Line’s past, present and future. According to officials, the new 2,666-passenger ship will have an interior that balances a fresh, contemporary styling in perfect harmony with the line’s renowned classic elegance,...