Cruise
New ‘Cruise and Stay’ Packages Available in the Bahamas
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line (BPCL) has introduced four- and six-night “Cruise & Stay” packages, giving travellers the opportunity to take a cruise one way from the Port of Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, stay two or four nights at one of their partner resorts and then cruise back to the Port of Palm beach. With several premier properties to choose from, guests can stay in an all-inclusive resort property like the Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach (pictured below) or Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan, or can opt for a hotel only plan at the Pelican Bay Hotel or the Marlin at Taino...
Bold, New Refresh For Celebrity Xpedition
The Celebrity Xpedition has emerged from a seven-day makeover in Panama, now surrounding guests in upgraded comforts as they explore the Galapagos Islands. According to officials, it’s another bold step in “The Celebrity Revolution,” beyond the introduction of two industry-changing ships – Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Flora – and the US$500 million modernization of the rest of the brand’s fleet. When Xpedition made its stylish return to service yesterday (Sept. 23), the revitalized ship debuted an array of enhancements across the 100-guest mega-yacht, from redecorated...
Crystal’s 2021 World Cruise Open For Booking
Crystal’s 26th annual World Cruise is now open for booking. On a journey from Miami to London, Crystal Serenity’s Jan. 5 to May 24, 2021 “Ancient Dynasties & World Wonders” global odyssey features alternate embark and disembark choices in Los Angeles and Rome – with each of the four 111- to 139-day options affording the same Full World Cruise benefits. Described as “exotic, wild and ancient,” the route explores Caribbean and Hawaiian Isles, the South Pacific and Australia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, the Far East and beyond. Travelling in all-inclusive luxury,...
Go Under The Sea With Scenic
Scenic Eclipse is redefining the standard of ocean cruising, providing guests with unparalleled underwater experiences on board the Scenic Neptune U Boat Worx Cruise Submarine 7. Capable of diving to 300 metres, or 984 feet, with seating for up to six guests, the submarine has been custom-built for optimal sightseeing of marine wonders, offering guests an excursion into the wide blue depths, and unique access to some of nature's most beautiful sites. Scenic founder and chairman, Glen Moroney, says the submarine will offer guests a unique opportunity to go below and...
ACV Offers Bonus Commission on Equinox Bookings
Through Oct. 3, Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents 2% bonus commission for Celebrity Equinox bookings. Valid on select sailings from June to September 2019, the offer applies on oceanview category staterooms or higher booked under a non-refundable deposit promotion code EQ4P NO REF DEP. Plus, the first and second guest receive four perks: Premium Beverage Package, Wi-Fi, $150 onboard credit and Prepaid Gratuities. Third, fourth and fifth guests can take advantage of a 50% off cruise savings. Until Sept. 30, agents' clients will receive free transfers from the airport...
Tahiti Brings Its Sparkle To Toronto
Tahiti Tourisme and a group of a dozen of its top suppliers, rolled into Toronto last night (Sept. 19) for an informative, intimate and stylish evening of both education and networking for area travel agents. In all about 50 agents were on hand for the event. Those agents had all successfully completely Tahiti Tourisme's travel agent destination specialist training program, called the Tahiti Tiare program. Amalia Meliti, managing director of Tahiti Tourisme, welcomed agents, telling them that the group had been on the road for the past two weeks as they worked their way across...
Celebrity Appointment
Celebrity Cruises has announced the appointment of Mathieu Robert as its new market sales manager in Canada. Robert graduated in tourism management from l’École des Sciences de la Gestion of Montreal and has more than seven years experience in the travel industry. He has sailed on more than 45 cruises throughout the world. Until recently he was the cruise department manager at Gendron Travel in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. His new role with Celebrity will cover Montreal, Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley and...
Uniworld Picks Rinaldi
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Carlo Rinaldi as district sales manager for Eastern Canada effective immediately. Rinaldi comes to his new role with over 15 years of experience in the Canadian hospitality and travel industry, most recently at Porter Airlines as one of the founding members of its sales team. “We are very excited to have Carlo join our North American sales team,” says Michelle Palma, vice-president, field sales of North America for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. Palma continued: “Carlo brings a wealth of expertise in sales...