Cruise
NCL Celebrates Hawaii
In a concerted effort to stimulate tourism, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), along with the Island of Hawai`i Visitors Bureau, hosted a private event in Hilo yesterday - attended by PressToday's Greg Coates - to celebrate the culture, history and people of Hawaii. The cruise line also announced a new, limited-time free (and reduced) airfare promotion. Focused on educating and reacquainting prospective visitors with the 50th state, the cruise line and visitors bureau welcomed government officials and top travel professionals from across North America at the `Imiloa Astronomy Center in...
Disney To Set Sail From New Orleans in 2020
In early 2020, Disney Cruise Line will add a new home port in New Orleans, as well as a return to the Hawaiian Islands. Disney Cruise Line will also return to Puerto Rico for a limited time and continue guest-favourite itineraries to tropical destinations from Florida and California. Bookings open to the public on Oct. 4. In 2020, the Disney Wonder will embark on a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian cruises from New Orleans – the first time Disney Cruise Line will have a home port in Louisiana. The Disney Wonder will embark on six cruises during this limited-time season from...
Crystal Unveils Special Solo Fares
Solo travellers can take advantage of significant value on more than three dozen luxury voyages this year and next, as Crystal Cruises and Crystal River Cruises introduce a selection of sailings offering new low single supplements. With solo fares starting at just 110% of regular cruise fares, guests seeking to indulge in the global luxury travel experience independently can do so at a fraction of the regular all-inclusive cruise fares, which feature all shipboard and shoreside gratuities, Michelin-inspired cuisine in a variety of elegant venues, unlimited pours of fine wines and...
Crystal Unveils First Look at New ‘Diamond Class’
Crystal has shared exterior renderings of Crystal Cruises’ new “Diamond Class” ships, with the first ship set to join the fleet in 2022. The luxury ships will measure approximately 67,000 gross tons and accommodate approximately 800 guests, boasting luxury design elements and exceptional amenities in line with Crystal Cruises’ award-winning Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity and new-build river ships and expedition yacht. “Our ocean ships are the heart of the Crystal brand and have been loved by our guests for more than 28 years,” says Crystal president and CEO Tom...
Celebrity Goes Over The Edge With New Flagship
It’s described as “the most anticipated ship of the year,” and with good reason as Celebrity Cruises' new flagship, Celebrity Edge, is sure to be a game-changer in the industry, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. The 2,918-passenger Celebrity Edge is currently getting its finishing touches at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France and will debut in late November, homeporting in Fort Lauderdale and offering Caribbean sailings before moving to the Mediterranean next summer. Celebrity recently hosted a...
Carnival Vista Arrives in New Homeport of Galveston
Carnival Cruise Line solidified its place as the cruise leader in Texas with Sunday’s arrival of Carnival Vista – the largest ship ever homeported in Galveston. The arrival was celebrated with Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy and ship godmother Deshauna Barber, the first member of the US military to be named Miss USA, before the ship left on its first voyage from Galveston Sunday afternoon. Carnival Vista is part of the line’s newest and largest class of ships and has been sailing out of Miami for the past two years with new features like the SkyRide aerial bike...
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...