Cruise
AmaWaterways Voted Top River Cruise Line by CAA, AAA
AmaWaterways was named 2017 River Cruise Company of the Year by the American Automobile Association (AAA) during the annual AAA Travel Conference held Oct. 22-25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. In addition, AmaWaterways earned, for the second year in a row, AAA’s Best Member Service Award for the overall cruise category. In a separate event held earlier in October in St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, New Brunswick, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) also awarded AmaWaterways its 2017 Cruise Partner of the Year. “Earning these prestigious awards from both AAA and CAA means so much to...
HAL Launches ‘Best Price Guarantee’
Holland America Line (HAL) is making sure that guests who pre-book the cruise line’s EXC Tours have the lowest rates through a new Best Price Guarantee program. Best Price Guarantee is available on all ships and all itineraries except Asia cruises and promises that if a guest finds a comparable shore excursion elsewhere at a lower price, Holland America will provide an onboard credit of 110% of the price difference. “Shore excursions are an essential part of the cruise for many of our guests, and we’re introducing Best Price Guarantee because we believe our EXC Tours offer...
Royal Caribbean Celebrates Spectrum Keel-Laying
Yesterday (Nov. 9) marked an important milestone in the development of Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Spectrum of the Seas, when its keel was lowered into place at the Neptun Werft shipyard in Rostock, Germany. The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship's physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 18 x 37 metres was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane. Set to debut in 2019, Spectrum will be the next evolution of the cruise line’s groundbreaking and high-tech Quantum class of ships placing the ship in a new class of her own...
Top Five Reasons To Cruise The Caribbean
The Caribbean is open for business and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is encouraging travellers to plan a cruise to this exotic region. Despite recent hurricanes, the vast majority of Caribbean cruise ports are open and welcoming cruise travellers daily. CLIA is highlighting why now is the time for travellers to consider planning and booking a Caribbean cruise vacation. “First and foremost, our hearts go out to those impacted by the hurricanes in the Caribbean; they are a cherished part of our cruise family. CLIA cruise line members have joined in Caribbean relief...
Carnival Redesigns GoCCL.com Agent Site
Carnival Cruise Line has redesigned GoCCL.com, the line’s travel agent online resource. Enhancements were made based on extensive agent feedback from the line’s Travel Partner Advisory Committee, as well as the full agent community through online surveys and an opt-in testing period in October. The redesign launched with substantial improvements to the cruise and promotion research features, as well as enhanced site navigation and search functionality. “We invested in the redesign of GoCCL.com based on travel agent feedback and our desire to provide the best-in-class travel...
Norwegian Jewel to Spend Second Season ‘Down Under’
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened for sale the line’s 2018/2019 Australia and New Zealand cruises aboard Norwegian Jewel. Following an expansive refurbishment, Norwegian Jewel will spend a second season Down Under cruising a series of itineraries taking in the best of Australia, including Melbourne, Cairns, Hobart; and New Zealand, including Milford Sound, Wellington and Tauranga, as well as itineraries to the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, and a transpacific voyage from Vancouver to Tokyo (Yokohama). In late October 2018, Jewel will undergo a three-week dry-dock enhancement...
National Geographic, Scenic Team Up
National Geographic Expeditions and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours have teamed up to launch a new line of National Geographic River Cruises. These new offerings will combine Scenic's truly all-inclusive luxury river cruise experience with National Geographic's 129-year legacy of science, conservation and exploration to create an unforgettable experience for travellers. Each sailing will be accompanied by a National Geographic expert who will enrich the experience through educational presentations and informal discussions throughout the trip. European cruises will also have a...
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...