Cruise
Ritz-Carlton Brings Luxury Services To Sea
The new vessels that will make up the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection were recently introduced to travel retailers in Vancouver, at an invitation-only lunch to mark the opening of reservations. The first of three Ritz-Carlton yachts will launch in 2020 on its inaugural voyage. It’s on this vessel that suites are available for booking. Each yacht will feature 149 suites, each with its own private terrace, and will accommodate up to 298 guests in a relaxed, casually elegant atmosphere. As with the Ritz-Carlton on land, each yacht will feature personalized services, elevated dining and...
Silversea to Cross Fabled Northeast Passage in 2019
Silversea Expeditions is celebrating its 10th anniversary with the introduction of its first crossing of the Northeast Passage – a remote and spectacular cruising route above the Arctic Circle. Few cruise ships have transited the passage, which follows the extreme coastlines of Asia and Europe and has long enjoyed a fabled reputation among seafarers. The intimate, all-suite Silver Explorer will become the most luxurious cruise ship to sail the route, as it passes 5,019 nautical miles of dramatic seascapes and untamed wilderness on a 25-day voyage. On Aug. 10, 2019, the ice-class...
Holland America Captures the Spirit of Hawaii
From fall 2018 through spring 2019, two Holland America Line (HAL) ships will say “Aloha” to the sun-drenched islands of Hawaii. Guests interested in exploring the famed island chain can choose from nine cruises with itineraries ranging from 16 to 20 days aboard Eurodam and Amsterdam. Hawaii sailings depart from Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego and Los Angeles. Most itineraries feature an overnight call in Honolulu, where guests have extra time to visit Pearl Harbor, relax on Waikiki Beach, take in the views from Diamond Head State Monument or spend the evening enjoying traditional...
Peregrine New-Build Now Cruising The Galapagos
Peregrine Adventures’ first custom-built expedition vessel has begun cruising the Galapagos as part of the company’s small-ship Adventure Cruising program, which has grown 35% year to date. One of the newest and most sustainable ships operating in the Galapagos, Grand Queen Beatriz departed on its maiden voyage from Puerto Baquerizo Morena in San Cristobal on July 1. The first voyage was a combination of Peregrine’s 10-day Classic Galapagos and six-day Galapagos Encounter, offering guests the chance to follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin with a hike on Bartolome, go iguana-...
CLIA President D’Aoust Stepping Down
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reports that Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO, will be stepping down at the end of the year to focus on family priorities. D’Aoust will remain in her role until a successor is identified and will help oversee the transition of a new leader. CLIA’s Global Executive Committee are developing a transition plan that will include a search for a new president and CEO. “CLIA has been fortunate to have Cindy at the helm for the last two years, but we respect her decision to focus on her family and wish her all the best,” said...
Norwegian Enhances 2019-20 Itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced enhancements to its 2019 and 2020 itineraries to leverage the strong global demand environment in highly sought after destinations. Norwegian Joy will join sister ship Norwegian Bliss sailing seasonally in Alaska in summer 2019 and will offer Mexican Riviera and Panama Canal voyages in winter 2019/2020. Norwegian Pearl will sail to Europe as the cruise line’s sixth ship in the region in summer 2019, while Norwegian Jade and Jewel will significantly expand Norwegian’s presence in Australasia in winter 2019/2020. Maintaining NCL's commitment...
HAL Brings Back ‘Explore4’ Promotion
Holland America Line's (HAL) popular Explore4 promotion is back. Explore4 features four enticing offers on more than 600 cruises and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys from holiday 2018 through spring 2020. Offers include complimentary beverages and specialty dining, reduced deposits and free or reduced fares for third and fourth guests in a stateroom. Suite bookings also receive onboard spending money. The Explore4 promotion for guests booking any category stateroom includes a Signature Beverage Package valued at $1,400 per stateroom (based on a 14-day cruise), dinner at the Pinnacle Grill...
Power Of The People
Donald Trump’s exhortation of “America First” and all the debate around NAFTA might have some in the travel industry wondering: how does this affect me? Quite likely much more than you think, writes Brett Walker in an exclusive commentary in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. While few, if any of us, will have a smidgen of influence on any future trade agreement; tourism as a whole plays a very important role in trade. Yet, your industry and mine, our business interests and our personal and collective futures are rarely mentioned in any political or even...