Cruise
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...
Princess Introduces Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises fleet expansion continues, with the cruise line revealing the name of the ship it will launch in 2020 – Enchanted Princess. Enchanted Princess is scheduled to debut on June 15, 2020 sailing on a series of European voyages. Bookings for its maiden season, summer 2020, will open on Nov. 8. “The name Enchanted Princess is captivating and conveys the elegance and grace of our new ship which will introduce more travellers to the pleasures and value of cruising,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “We are certain Enchanted Princess will exceed the...
HAL Has Special Air Offer For Canadians
Holland America Line (HAL) has launched a “Caribbean Air Credit” promotion for Canadian residents, available through Sept. 30. The air credit can be used from any Canadian gateway toward select 2018-19 Caribbean cruises that cover eastern, western, southern, tropical, holiday and partial Panama Canal itineraries, as well as sailings to Cuba. To receive greater benefits, travellers taking advantage of the Air Credit can combine the offer with 124 Caribbean cruise departures available under the Explore4 promotion. Through Explore4, guests booking any category stateroom will...
See The World The Avalon Way
Avalon Waterways is cruising into Canadian households on their favourite TV channels, with two new commercial spots inviting them to see the world Avalon’s way. To view the spots, click https://bcove.video/2NvxmV6 and https://bcove.video/2NBwazi. The spots will be featured on a total of 23 channels – a combination of regional and national, including HGTV, OWN, CBC News Network, The Weather Network, Gusto, W Network and more. “We have had enormous success with our commercials, driving consumers to visit their travel agents and inquire about Avalon,” says Patrice Geske,...
Norwegian Sun Completes First Season of Cuba Cruises
Norwegian Sun will complete its first season of cruises to Cuba from Port Canaveral, Florida with its last sailing on Sept. 3 before moving to Miami for select sailings and then repositioning to South America for the fall/winter season. The first and only homeported ship to cruise to Cuba from Port Canaveral, Norwegian Sun, during its summer season, welcomed more than 30,000 guests on 15 voyages on its four-day Cuba cruise itinerary with port of calls in Key West and an overnight in Havana. Following this successful first season, Norwegian Sun will return to Port Canaveral in April...