Cruise
Goway Introduces New Boutique Cruise in Tahiti
Goway has added the Haumana Cruise to its Idyllic Islands portfolio. The luxurious boutique, 12-cabin yacht sails for three nights between the islands of Bora Bora and Taha'a. The newly refurbished vessel is designed for cruising in shallow waters, allowing guests to have an immersive experience on the pristine lagoon. Haumana boasts large, elegant cabins (including one suite) with ensuite and air-conditioning, a restaurant and bar, panoramic lounge, sundeck and a platform from which guests can access the lagoon, kayak, paddle board, snorkel or swim. Optional excursions include...
Viking Unveils 2019 Norway Sailings
Viking Cruises has unveiled a new ocean cruise itinerary that allows passengers the opportunity to explore the far north in Norway’s winter -- during a peak period for aurora borealis sightings. Sailing are between London and Bergen and begin in January 2019 and the In Search of the Northern Lights will establish Viking as the first US cruise line to offer a full-length itinerary in the Arctic Circle in the winter season. Torstein Hagen, chairman of Viking Cruises, observed, “Our Nordic heritage is evident in all that we do, from our spirit of exploration to the serene,...
Celebrity Taking Passengers To The Edge Of Eden
In an elaborate affair held at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden in New York Wednesday, Celebrity Cruises held its latest “Edge Reveal” – Eden, an iconic new entertainment and culinary venue aboard the Celebrity Edge, which will be launched in December 2018. Both Edge and the newly unveiled Eden are designed to connect passengers to the sea and transform how guests experience each destination. Spanning three decks at the aft of the ship with almost 7,000 sq. ft. of glass, Eden boasts more outward-facing glass than any other room at sea. According to officials on hand for the...
Amazing Voyage, Amazing Promise
GLP Worldwide – which represents Hurtigruten – is so sure its passengers will see the Northern Lights on its Classic Roundtrip 12-day voyage in Norway, that if they don’t see them, the company will give them a 6 or 7-day Classic Voyage free of charge. Alan Law, GLP Worldwide director of sales and marketing, observed: “This is an amazing voyage that agents can offer their clients – it’s a win-win situation. See the Northern Lights, something many never do in a lifetime or in the remote chance you don’t see them well you have another opportunity as we promise you another...
Quite A Performance
Ensemble's elite agents certainly delivered for their partners, posting the “best year in the organization’s history from a North American profit-sharing perspective” and celebrating the achievement with a seven-day Norse Legends cruise aboard Holland America Line’s Koningsdam. This year's celebration marked the 10th year of formally honouring Ensemble members’ outstanding sales performance with its preferred partners. “This was our first celebration using the ‘Ensemble Elite’ brand, a new name that so aptly describes this group of incredibly accomplished industry...
Rediscovery Voyages From Scenic
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours is offering its passengers a chance to immerse themselves in its Rediscovery Voyage about the Scenic Eclipse. Once known as “repositioning cruises,” the transatlantic voyage was regarded as a truly romantic and relaxing way to travel and were on nearly everyone’s bucket list. Scenic’s Rediscovery Voyages are bringing back the old-style sailing and updating it with the newest technology and luxury items. The Scenic Eclipse’s array of onboard amenities and stimulating activities makes the “Rediscovery Voyage” a perfect way to rekindle the...
Building loyalty
When the results of Baxter Travel Media's annual Agents' Choice Awards were tallied, it quickly became apparent that many of the favourites have come out on top multiple years in a row – some for more than a decade, others still since their respective categories were first introduced, reports assistant editor, Ann Ruppenstein in a special Agents' Choice Extra in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. So how exactly do these brands continue to earn the trust and loyalty of Canadian Travel Press and Travel Courier readers and travel agents across the country? For Michelle...
It’s An Experience
Without a doubt, interest in small ship cruising, traveling onboard ships with a smaller passenger capacity, is on the rise among travellers. Cindy D’Aoust, president and CEO, CLIA, observed that: “The small ship sector is a vital and constantly-evolving part of the overall cruise industry that excels at creating unmatched travel experiences, making it more popular than ever” said. “Small ship cruising allows for a unique and intimate cruise unlike any other.” And CLIA offers some facts of note about this type of cruising, including the fact that: Small Ships Can Cruise...