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Awesome Experiences
Silversea is all set to offer its passengers some festive experiences during the 2018 holiday season, with sailings that feature destinations from Asia to Africa, Antarctica to the Caribbean. There are four scheduled Silversea voyages designed to capture the spirit of the festive season and the New Year, while unlocking the world's authentic beauty and a number of memorable experiences far and wide. From the sacred shrines of the Far East to the mesmerizing Great Barrier Reef and the ultimate winter wonderland of Antarctica, the spectacular destinations will ensure a memorable...
NCL Transforms Its Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has completed bow-to-stern refurbishments of three ships, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Sun and Norwegian Star. As part of The Norwegian Edge, the company’s program designed to elevate the standard of excellence across its fleet, the revitalized ships now feature new designs and venues, including Los Lobos Cantina, an upscale Mexican restaurant; the adults-only enclave, Spice H2O; and Syd Norman’s Pour House – an American rock ‘n’ roll bar and lounge, which makes its debut aboard Norwegian Breakaway. “What a year this has been for us at...
Cunard Introduces Customized Tour Packages
Luxury cruise line Cunard has introduced voyage and tour packages on flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Cunard’s new pre- and post-cruise tours invite guests to fully immerse themselves in some of the world’s most beloved ports, including Rome, Hong Kong, Dubai and Cape Town. Tour packages range from three to four days and deliver a lively mix of iconic landmark and cultural activities, along with upscale hotel accommodations. “For over 178 years, guests have sailed with Cunard to discover different cultures and explore the world,” said Josh Leibowitz,...
Katarina Line Uncovers the Other Side of Croatia
Croatia’s Katarina Line is expanding its land tour packages for 2019 as Croatian tourism continues to surge in popularity, with travellers from Canada and the US among the fastest-growing markets. According to Daniel Hauptfeld, marketing director for Katarina Line, the cruise company is designing these tours to provide faster, more direct connections with its small ship cruises. This will allow Katarina Line guests to more seamlessly extend their vacations with a combination of cruise/land tours that focus on wine, gastronomy, culture and soft adventures like hiking and...
Book Early and Save With European Waterways
European Waterways is rewarding multi-generational and small group travellers with early-booking specials of 10% off whole-boat charter prices on many 2019 departures of the company’s luxury hotel barges, good when booked before Sept. 14. These specials include the March 24 and 31, 2019 departures of the 12-passenger Panache as it cruises Holland during the beginning of the country’s famous tulip season. Prices for these cruises start at US$53,550, which means a savings of almost US$6,000. In addition to departures in Holland, Panache is also offering 10% off whole boat charter...
ACV Introduces $1 Cruise Deposit
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has introduced an exclusive $1 cruise deposit offer. For agents with clients thinking about booking a cruise, but have been waiting for a little extra motivation, this limited-time promotion could be the push they need. Until Aug. 12, cruisers can book a new cruise with a deposit of only $1 per person for all categories, durations and sailings from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, 2019, including holiday sailings. The promotion is available to individual cruise only and cruise and flight packages. Available cruise lines include Celebrity Cruises, Holland America...
Celestyal Cruises Appointment
Celestyal Cruises has appointed Josh Hepp as business development manager, Western USA and Western Canada. Based in Denver, he will be responsible for aggressively growing Celestyal’s footprint in the West through existing, as well as new trade channels. He reports to Gordon Dirker, vice-president, business development, Celestyal Cruises, Inc. Prior to joining Celestyal, Hepp served as national sales manager at Contiki Holidays, where he started as a regional sales manager in 2013. As national sales manager, he managed seven regional sales executives across the US and Mexico. He...
Royal Caribbean Ready For Its Starring Role
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas is making waves in Hollywood this summer with its starring role, alongside Kristen Bell, Kelsey Grammer and Seth Rogen, in the Netflix original “Like Father.” To celebrate, the cruise line is hosting the largest movie premiere at sea today (Aug. 3) by screening the “dramedy” across its Oasis Class ships – the world’s largest cruise ships: Symphony, Harmony, Allure and Oasis of the Seas – in the iconic AquaTheater, the onboard amphitheatre boasting two movie screens. Leading up to the premiere, guests will be treated to a special...