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Silversea Rolls Out Free Shore Excursions
Silversea Cruises has launched a limited-time offer of free shore excursions on sailings to the Caribbean. On select 2018 voyages of the all-suite, butler-serviced Silver Wind and Silver Muse, guests may enrich their Caribbean cruise experience with a free shore excursion in every port of call. Whether it's exploring Antigua's historic English Harbor and Nelson's Dockyard, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spotting celebrity hideaways in the Grenadines while sailing on a Catamaran, or admiring the scenic white-sand beaches of Grand Turk on horseback, these small-group excursions uncover a...
Goway’s Groups Now Selling NCL
Goway’s GroupsOnly Department is now offering deluxe cruise options with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). With NCL’s wide range of cruising options in many of Goway’s most popular destinations across Asia, South America, Europe and the South Pacific, combined with Goway’s Group Department’s ability to bundle the cruises with competitive airfares, pre/post touring options, and even private shore excursions, the partnership will be an attractive choice for group travel planners. And as a valued NCL partner, Goway will be offering agents access to exclusive blocked space on...
Cunard to Host Premiere of ‘The Greatest Showman’
Cunard and 20th Century Fox have partnered to roll out the red carpet when the Queen Mary 2 hosts the world premiere of 20th Century Fox’s “The Greatest Showman” in December. “The Greatest Showman,” starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya, is an original musical that tells the story of visionary P.T. Barnum and how he created the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film, directed by Michael Gracey and written by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, with original music by Oscar- and Tony-winning duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, will debut in...
CLIA Highlights ‘Cruise Asia Week’
It is the final week of Plan a Cruise Month and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is shining a spotlight on cruise travel throughout Asia. From diverse destinations to off-the-beaten-path adventures, CLIA is helping those with wanderlust navigate cruise travel options throughout Asia – the fastest growing cruise region in the world. “Asia has seen the largest influx of cruise travellers over the past few years, and it isn’t difficult to see why – with Asia’s distinct cultural experiences and breathtaking destinations,” said CLIA president Cindy D’Aoust....
Royal Caribbean Sets Return to San Juan, St. Maarten
Royal Caribbean International announced the cruise line’s return to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Philipsburg, St. Maarten, marking a major milestone towards the revival of these Caribbean islands impacted by recent hurricanes. On Nov. 30, Freedom of the Seas will be the first ship in the fleet to call on San Juan, Puerto Rico, arriving with approximately 3,782 visitors. Grandeur of the Seas will follow suit on Dec. 17 as the first cruise ship to sail into, St. Maarten since Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas arrived to provide humanitarian relief last month. The announcement comes on...
Viking Orders Seven New River Ships
Viking has placed an order for seven new river ships that will debut in 2019. The newbuild order includes six additional award-winning Viking Longships, which will sail the company’s most popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, and one additional vessel, inspired by the Longships and specifically designed for Portugal’s Douro River. With the addition of the new river ships, Viking will operate a fleet of 69 river vessels around the world in 2019. Also by 2019, Viking will welcome its sixth ocean ship and will become the largest small ship ocean cruise...
The Caribbean Is Open For Business
The Caribbean is open for business and several tourism organizations have teamed up to get the word out with a $1-million marketing campaign and new website – CaribbeanIsOpen.com, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), the trade association representing the mutual interests of the cruise industry and destinations and stakeholders in the Caribbean, has launched a multifaceted campaign – along with support from partners like CLIA – to show that the majority of Caribbean...
GLP Offers Exclusive New Paddlewheel Cruise
GLP Worldwide is giving travellers a chance to discover two of Europe’s most fascinating capitals – Berlin and Prague – while sailing on the new MS Elbe Princesse. The 80-passenger ship utilizes the most advanced paddle wheel technology allowing access in as little as three feet of water. GLP Worldwide has chartered a fully escorted exclusive sailing Oct. 3-18, 2018. “Cruise in comfort with the most advanced paddlewheel ship technology while enjoying two of the most visually and culturally significant European cities,” says Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and...