Cruise
Norwegian Enhances 2019-20 Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced enhancements to its 2019 and 2020 itineraries to leverage the strong global demand environment in highly sought after destinations. Norwegian Joy will join sister ship Norwegian Bliss sailing seasonally in Alaska in summer 2019 and will offer Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal voyages in winter 2019/2020. Norwegian Pearl will sail to Europe as the cruise line’s sixth ship in the region in summer 2019, while Norwegian Jade and Jewel will significantly expand Norwegian’s presence in Australasia in winter 2019/2020. Maintaining NCL's commitment...
HAL Brings Back ‘Explore4’ Promotion
Holland America Line's (HAL) popular Explore4 promotion is back. Explore4 features four enticing offers on more than 600 cruises and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys from holiday 2018 through spring 2020. Offers include complimentary beverages and specialty dining, reduced deposits and free or reduced fares for third and fourth guests in a stateroom. Suite bookings also receive onboard spending money. The Explore4 promotion for guests booking any category stateroom includes a Signature Beverage Package valued at $1,400 per stateroom (based on a 14-day cruise), dinner at the Pinnacle Grill...
Power Of The People
Donald Trump’s exhortation of “America First” and all the debate around NAFTA might have some in the travel industry wondering: how does this affect me? Quite likely much more than you think, writes Brett Walker in an exclusive commentary in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. While few, if any of us, will have a smidgen of influence on any future trade agreement; tourism as a whole plays a very important role in trade. Yet, your industry and mine, our business interests and our personal and collective futures are rarely mentioned in any political or even...
Avalon Introduces Free Air, Fall Savings
Travellers interested in a river cruise can reap a harvest of savings on a select number of Avalon Waterways’ European river cruises departing between September and December. The offer includes free scheduled air on flights from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. And, those from numerous other gateways receive a special $299 fare. In addition, travellers will enjoy a $1,200 saving per couple off the regular price of these cruises. In order to take advantage of the special sale, travellers must book by July 24. The cruises included range from eight to 21 days on...
Silversea Takes Guest Experiences To New Heights
Demonstrating the broad range of experiences on offer with the cruise line, Silversea Expeditions recently unlocked two standout travel experiences in vastly different marine environments – guests on Silver Cloud reached a remarkable 82 degrees north amid icy conditions, while guests on Silver Discoverer were able to swim with whale sharks in the warm waters of Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Silversea’s Silver Cloud reached its highest ever latitude on June 25. The expedition ship made it to within approximately 480 nautical miles from the North Pole, to the great delight of the...
Goway Invites Travellers to Celebrate on the Rhine
Germany makes for a great vacation at any time of year, but it’s in December that Central Europe’s largest country comes alive with its Christmas markets, and coupled with a cruise on the Rhine makes for an unforgettable winter vacation. Goway’s Christmas Markets Cruise – aboard the Amadeus Silver II – on the Rhine takes in many of western Germany’s prettiest towns. It also including visits to traditional Christmas markets and festive celebrations on board. The journey ends with a full day in the city of Cologne, including a visit to Cologne Cathedral, followed by free...
Princess Debuts Sun Princess Upgrades
Princess Cruises' guests aboard Sun Princess now have access to the newest onboard enhancements following an extensive 14-day, multi-million-dollar dry dock in Singapore, continuing the line's “Come Back New Promise” commitment focused on investing more than $450 million across the global fleet. From Singapore, Sun Princess is sailing the waters of Southeast Asia before returning to Australia for the 2019 winter season, where its itineraries begin on the Western coast of the island nation before transitioning to eastern coast and New Zealand itineraries. Sun Princess is the...
Norwegian Confirms Orders for Fifth and Sixth Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. has confirmed its previously announced options for the fifth and sixth Project Leonardo Class ships with Fincantieri S.p.A. for Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) for delivery in 2026 and 2027. “These orders extend our disciplined and measured newbuild program and strong growth trajectory well into the future and will further drive long-term returns for our shareholders,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “Our six-ship Leonardo Class fleet will allow us to broaden our deployment into...