Cruise
V2V Sets Sail For Fall 2018
V2V Vacations – which offers a cruise service that connects downtown Vancouver to downtown Victoria – has announced its fall season schedule. From Sept. 20 to Oct. 15, 2018, passengers can enjoy a full-day of discovery -- from coastal British Columbia's dramatic natural beauty to Victoria's quaint cultural charms -- aboard the V2V Empress. The V2V Empress will depart daily from Vancouver at 8 a.m. and arrive in Victoria at 11:30 a.m. The voyage on the 242-passenger high-speed catamaran takes travellers from Vancouver's Coal Harbour, around Stanley Park, under the historic Lion's...
Holland America Sets Sail To The Sun
For travellers looking to cruise to the Caribbean, Holland America Line will have over 100 cruises to choose from between October 2018 and April 2019. The cruises range from three to 21 days, and passengers will have their pick of eight of the line's premium, mid-sized ships including, the newest addition to the fleet, Nieuw Statendam. As for the itineraries, passengers will have a chance to explore the eastern, western and southern regions of the Caribbean; some sail to Cuba and others spend a day discovering the Panama Canal. Seven ships will sail roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale,...
The Celebrity Edge – Absolutely Beautiful
It’s said that Celebrity Cruises’ president Lisa Lutoff-Perlo is in love, but her husband need not worry, his competition is the new flagship Celebrity Edge, currently getting her finishing touches at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France. Her admiration was evident during yesterday’s by-invitation-only industry sneak peek and tour of the Edge in France, attended by PressToday’s Greg Coates. The 2,918-passenger Edge will debut in late November, homeporting in Fort Lauderdale and offering Caribbean sailings, before moving to the Mediterranean next...
Say Fore With European Waterways
European Waterways says that with interest in this year's Ryder Cup at an all-time high, the biannual event (which takes place at the end of September) is raising the profile of France as a golfing destination. Set to take place at L'Albatros Course in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, just 20 miles from Paris, the Ryder Cup pits the best of European golfers against top American players. It is being held in France for only the second time in history, bringing new appreciation for the country's many world-class golf courses. As a result, Derek Banks, managing director for European...
MSC Fantasia Adds Naples to Summer Sailings
With an increased demand from guests wanting to discover Southern Italy, MSC Fantasia will answer the call next summer by offering Naples as one of the main highlights of its itinerary in this region. “This is the first time we have planned for a ship to be in Naples for a full day each week for the whole season,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises. “By arriving in the morning, we will give our guests plenty of time to go on full-day excursions and immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and beauty of this historic region. This will certainly be one of the highlights of...
‘Three for All’ With Cunard
Cunard has launched a “Three for All” promotion, available on select cruise itineraries on its three world-famous Queens – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. The promotion applies to select voyages from May through December 2019 and can be booked through Nov. 19. The special offer highlights the brand’s iconic transatlantic crossings, Caribbean, New England & Canada voyages on Queen Mary 2 and a variety of European voyages on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. The offer features: Free Upgrade to from Oceanview to Balcony Staterooms; Free Upgrade to and...
Variety Offers Group Specials
Boutique cruise line Variety Cruises has introduced a special discount and group offer on its March 2 and March 9, 2019 departures in Costa Rica and Panama. The cruise line is offering 20% off a double occupancy cabin for spring getaways to Costa Rica and Panama aboard the 36-cabin Variety Voyager. For groups booking six or nine cabins, Variety is offering one extra free cabin. The offer is as follows: 20% discount in double occupancy or no single supplement for single travellers; Book six cabins, get a seventh cabin free. Includes a complimentary bottle of wine and fruit in each...
PONANT Savings
PONANT has availability on some of its top itineraries from now into 2019 and is offering an additional 10% to 25% bonus reduction on fares depending on the date, ship and itinerary selected. The “Emblematic Antarctica” itinerary, for example, is one of PONANT’s signature itineraries and is an exceptional cruise into the heart of the Antarctic Peninsula’s ice floes. The 11-day journey aboard Le Soleal, Le Boreal, L’Austral or Le Lyrial takes passengers up close to “dreamlike landscapes and wildlife.” PONANT’s gastronomic cuisine, onboard activities, evening...