Cruise
Avalon Enhances the Suite Experience
Avalon Waterways is making the experience onboard its 12 Panorama Class ships in Europe even better with several new enhancements. The line’s Suite ships, famed for their Panorama Suites with window walls opening over two metres to create “open air balconies,” are now enhanced with the choice of four firmnesses of mattresses and USB ports in every stateroom. Every Suite ship also has 16 free-of-charge bicycles on board for clients who wish to tour ashore independently (and the crew can even provide a complimentary picnic). The Panorama Bistro, open for light and diverse...
Princess Kicks Off 2018 Alaska Cruise Season
Princess Cruises has welcomed the start of the 2018 Alaska cruise season, offering travellers more options to experience the best of the Great Land. This summer Princess has seven ships sailing the region, including the newly enhanced Golden Princess. While onboard all ships sailing Alaska this year, guests will encounter a variety of ways to engage in unique Alaska experiences through the North to Alaska program, featuring the line’s favourite “Cook My Catch,” an exclusive culinary program allowing guests to return from select Princess fishing excursions to have the chef...
Katarina Line Paying Agents Additional 10% Commission
Croatia’s Katarina Line is rewarding travel agents with an extra 10% commission for last-minute bookings on select cruises and departure dates. The additional bonus is available on some of the company’s most popular routes, based on eligibility. It features top-of-the-line small-ship cruisers in categories that include Premium and Premium Superior, as well as Deluxe and Deluxe Superior. The vessels are larger and more lavishly designed, offering the latest in modern conveniences and spacious en suite cabins. All cruises must be booked by June 1 to be eligible for the extra 10%...
NCL Has A New Face In Canada
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the appointment and return of Derek Lloyd to NCL as its new national director of sales in Canada. Lloyd will be responsible for leading the regional business development team and for continuing to foster Norwegian’s overall growth strategy with the launch of Norwegian Bliss and the five additional ships scheduled for delivery over the next seven years. “We are excited to have Derek back on board and rejoining the Norwegian Cruise Line family,” said Camille Olivere, senior vice-president of sales. “With a significant number of our...
MSC Meraviglia Celebrates in Hamburg
MSC Cruises' MSC Meraviglia officially made its maiden call at the port of Hamburg April 29, marking the start of its new season in Northern Europe. MSC officials also announced that the new MSC Grandiosa will be christened in Hamburg on Nov. 2, 2019. “We are delighted to announce the christening of MSC Grandiosa here in Hamburg. Since our last christening in Germany of MSC Magnifica in 2010, we have, as a company, embarked on a journey of strong growth, and the German cruise guest has embraced our brand and our offering in a strong way. It is only natural that we would look to...
Silversea’s Venetian Society Set To Sail
Silversea has unveiled details of its October 2018 Venetian Society voyage. The annual Venetian Society cruise allows guests to make new friends while enjoying bespoke experiences in ultimate comfort. The voyage is designed to benefit Silversea's returning guests, while introducing first-time guests to the cruise line's close-knit community of travellers. While open to all, special enhancements will enrich the voyage exclusively for members of the Venetian Society, including unique events, special activities, sophisticated receptions and other privileges -- both on and...
A Little Incentive From Celestyal
Celestyal Cruises is celebrating the launch of its newest itineraries with a 20% commission special for agents on 7-day all-inclusive cruise bookings. It's just Celestyal's way of demonstrating its ongoing commitment to its North American travel agent partners by rewarding them with commission across the majority of components, including the cruise fare (which includes, standard unrestricted drinks package and select shore excursions), additional pre-sold shore excursions, and pre-sold premium drinks upgrade package. The special 20% commission offer is applicable on new bookings...
MSC Bellissimas Set For Asia In 2020
MSC Cruises has announced that the MSC Bellissima will be deployed in Asia in the spring of 2020, becoming MSC Cruises newest flagship for the region. MSC Bellissima is MSC Cruises' second Meraviglia-class ship and is currently being constructed at STX Frances shipyard in Saint-Nazaire and is due to first come into service in March 2019. Following its inaugural season in the Mediterranean next summer, MSC Bellissima will bring a range of cutting-edge innovations to China and Japan, including the longest LED Sky Screen at Sea, at 262 feet long, within a stunning 315 ft. long...