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UnCruise Rolls Out New Cruise Adventure
With 15 years’ experience operating river cruises on the Columbia and Snake Rivers in the Pacific Northwest, UnCruise Adventures is changing course to inject more outdoor adventures into the trip with a new Rivers of Adventure itinerary. The 86-guest S.S. Legacy is newly outfitted with adventure gear -- kayaks, skiffs, paddle boards, custom boat launch – and an expedition team for eight departures beginning Aug. 24. Eight-night adventure cruises sail one way between Portland, Oregon and Clarkston, Washington (and reverse) with one night hotel included in Portland. The ship...
Carnival Expands Cuba Offerings
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its cruises to Cuba with the addition of 23 three- to five-day sailings to Havana in 2019-20 aboard five different ships departing from four East Coast homeports -- Carnival Sunshine from Charleston, Carnival Triumph from Fort Lauderdale, Carnival Paradise from Tampa and Carnival Victory and Carnival Sensation from Miami. The 3,002-passenger, 102,853-ton Carnival Sunshine will be the largest cruise ship to ever call in Havana while offering the first-ever cruise to Cuba from the Port of Charleston. These new sailings complement previously announced...
New Punta Cana VIP Lounge Invites You For A Dip
Punta Cana International Airport has opened a new VIP lounge, highlighted by an infinity pool overlooking the airstrip. The airport continues to expand to provide domestic and international travellers innovative facilities. The sustained growth of Punta Cana International Airport over the past five years has gone from the construction of a second airstrip, to the latest construction of a new terminal building. In addition to the infinity pool and terrace overlooking the airport’s runway, the new lounge has dedicated hospitality rooms with showers and changing areas. All amenities...
Enhanced Silver Spirit Emerges 49 Feet Longer
On May 3, Silversea’s Silver Spirit left Fincantieri Shipyard in Palermo 49 feet longer, following the completion of a complex lengthening and refurbishment project. Having been cut in half, lengthened with the insertion of a pre-built section, and renovated extensively, Silver Spirit was greatly enhanced and has now embarked upon its inaugural voyage, which departed amid jubilation from Civitavecchia (Rome) on May 6. Silver Spirit’s 59-day dry dock period ran with precision and according to its schedule, with roughly 1,000 skilled workers committing approximately 450,000 hours...
Avalon Enhances the Suite Experience
Avalon Waterways is making the experience onboard its 12 Panorama Class ships in Europe even better with several new enhancements. The line’s Suite ships, famed for their Panorama Suites with window walls opening over two metres to create “open air balconies,” are now enhanced with the choice of four firmnesses of mattresses and USB ports in every stateroom. Every Suite ship also has 16 free-of-charge bicycles on board for clients who wish to tour ashore independently (and the crew can even provide a complimentary picnic). The Panorama Bistro, open for light and diverse...
Princess Kicks Off 2018 Alaska Cruise Season
Princess Cruises has welcomed the start of the 2018 Alaska cruise season, offering travellers more options to experience the best of the Great Land. This summer Princess has seven ships sailing the region, including the newly enhanced Golden Princess. While onboard all ships sailing Alaska this year, guests will encounter a variety of ways to engage in unique Alaska experiences through the North to Alaska program, featuring the line’s favourite “Cook My Catch,” an exclusive culinary program allowing guests to return from select Princess fishing excursions to have the chef...
Katarina Line Paying Agents Additional 10% Commission
Croatia’s Katarina Line is rewarding travel agents with an extra 10% commission for last-minute bookings on select cruises and departure dates. The additional bonus is available on some of the company’s most popular routes, based on eligibility. It features top-of-the-line small-ship cruisers in categories that include Premium and Premium Superior, as well as Deluxe and Deluxe Superior. The vessels are larger and more lavishly designed, offering the latest in modern conveniences and spacious en suite cabins. All cruises must be booked by June 1 to be eligible for the extra 10%...
NCL Has A New Face In Canada
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the appointment and return of Derek Lloyd to NCL as its new national director of sales in Canada. Lloyd will be responsible for leading the regional business development team and for continuing to foster Norwegian’s overall growth strategy with the launch of Norwegian Bliss and the five additional ships scheduled for delivery over the next seven years. “We are excited to have Derek back on board and rejoining the Norwegian Cruise Line family,” said Camille Olivere, senior vice-president of sales. “With a significant number of our...