Cruise
Gain Joins Air Canada Vacations
Air Canada Vacations has named Dana Gain as its new Senior Director Sales, Groups and Partnerships. The appointment took effective on April 23, 2018. In her new role, Gain will be responsible for the development of the national sales strategy, as well as supporting and growing all the B2B lines of business and increasing distribution channels. She will also continue to forge strategic partnerships and will manage all partnership agreements. Gain joins Air Canada Vacations from Norwegian Cruise Line where she oversaw all aspects of their sales and marketing strategy, as well as...
Australis Expands In Canada
Expedition cruise specialist Australis North America has welcomed Fernando Florian to the team in the new role of sales representative for Western Canada and Quebec. Florian’s career has spanned 15 years in hospitality and world-wide tourism sales and marketing in Canada as well as in the Caribbean. He has worked in major segments of the travel industry (incentives, retail agents, adventure and high end products). Australis North America seeks to generate awareness and sales growth in Canada for its adventure cruises in a captivating wilderness. The company is known for its...
On Deck With Sunwing
Sunwing has launched its new 2018/19 cruise brochure, highlighted by sailings from three leading cruise lines with convenient departures from five Canadian gateways. This year, Sunwing is offering fly-and-cruise packages departing from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Vancouver. Travellers can choose between various cruise ships offered by MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line (including the new Norwegian Bliss, offering Eastern Caribbean itineraries out of Miami beginning in November) and Marella Cruises. All packages include round-trip flights on Sunwing Airlines...
Crystal Ravel Joins Crystal River Fleet
The fifth luxury vessel for Crystal River Cruises -- Crystal Ravel -- was officially handed over to the company yesterday (April 12) in Wismar, Germany. Crystal president and CEO, Tom Wolber, took the “keys” to Ravel, welcoming the ship to the award-winning fleet ahead of its maiden voyage next month. Crystal Ravel joins Crystal River Cruises approximately one month after sister ship, Crystal Debussy, was received by the company at the shipyard. Debussy embarked on its maiden voyage last week from Amsterdam. Crystal Ravel embarks on May 10 from Basel to Vienna, and sails...
Combo Cruises From Viking
Viking has unveiled details of its 2019 Ocean & River Voyages, offering passengers a chance to explore Europe's legendary rivers on a Viking Longship before setting sail to Scandinavia on one of the line's ocean ships. Debuting in May 2019, the Grand European & Viking Fjords itinerary will sail Budapest to Bergen, combining Viking's popular 15-day Grand European Tour cruise on the Rhine and Danube Rivers between Budapest and Amsterdam -- with the 8-day Viking Shores & Fjords ocean itinerary, which sails the North Sea, between Amsterdam and Bergen. As well, Viking will...
Scenic Releases 2019/2020 Eclipse Brochure
Scenic has released its 2019/2020 brochure detailing new destinations and itineraries for the expanded Eclipse fleet. And to reward those guests who plan early, Scenic is offering a range of special early-bird offers, including the option to book now and save up to 10% off the full fare. The 2019/2020 Scenic Eclipse brochure can be ordered or downloaded at https://www.scenic.ca/brochures. Other special deals include an Early Payment Discount on sailings in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Baltics and the Americas – ranging from $500 to $1,000 per couple; two-for-one airfare for the...
Miami-Cuba Sailing From Victory Cruise Lines
Victory Cruise Lines is planning a series of 13- and 14-night circumnavigations of Cuba on Victory I between January and April 2019 with a special spring weekend three-day cruise to close the winter cruise season. It features special winter reduced pricing and significant early booking discounts on the Miami-Cuba sailings. For instance, all-inclusive fares for 13-night voyages start at $5,995 per person, double occupancy, including the early-booking discount. In addition, select value-season departures qualify for an overnight hotel or air credit of $500 per person. Bruce...
HAL Sets Sail With Special Offers
For agents with clients looking to plan ahead and book their future Holland America Line cruise vacation, they can take advantage of the Ready Set Sail promotion featuring pre-paid gratuities, reduced deposits and exceptional rates on nearly all of the cruise line's worldwide itineraries. Passengers who book a Holland America Line cruise by June 14, 2018, will be eligible to receive the offer, and guests who book a suite also will receive up to $300 onboard spending money per stateroom. All cruises between Sept. 1, 2018, and Aug. 1, 2019, excluding Grand Voyages and Grand...