Cruise
Agents Can Win A Carnival Cruise In Encore Contest
Encore Cruises, a division of TravelBrands, is making a splash in the TravelBrands Facebook group with a limited-time, exclusive Carnival Cruise Line contest. Running from March 14-28, travel agents have the opportunity to win a spot for two on the all-new Carnival Horizon inaugural sailing in September. The winner will also receive roundtrip flights for two to Miami, one-night pre- or post-stay at the Four Points by Sheraton Miami Beach and a $250 Visa gift card. “We are thrilled to be partnering up with Carnival Cruise Line to ensure that our agents are engaged in this product...
HAL Premieres ‘Planet Earth II in Concert’
Following the success of the highly acclaimed “Frozen Planet in Concert” that was produced in partnership with BBC Earth, Holland America Line (HAL) is debuting “Planet Earth II in Concert” on nearly all of its ships. Combining live music with a backdrop of breathtaking footage from the new, award-winning BBC Earth television series “Planet Earth II,” the exclusive show immerses guests in the most spectacular landscapes and habitats on Earth, bringing them eye-to-eye with the animals on screen. “Planet Earth II in Concert” is presented through HAL's partnership with...
Viking’s Fourth Ocean Ship Named in Shanghai
Viking's fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun, was officially named during a celebration on The Bund last week, in the heart of Shanghai. The ship is currently sailing Viking’s sold-out 141-day World Cruise from Miami to London, and its stop in Shanghai marks the first time one of Viking’s ocean ships has called in China. Viking Sun is also the first-ever cruise ship to be named on The Bund in Shanghai. Viking’s World Cruise guests and international dignitaries were treated to high-tech show and musical concert on the waterfront that paid tribute to the special friendship between...
Tauck Set To Expand Fleet
Tauck has announced details of its 2019 small ship cruising plans and is set to increase its passenger volume by 40% next year. To realize this goal, Tauck is adding five new small ship itineraries, increasing the number of ships featured in its fleet, and sailing more charters with partner cruise lines. Among the new cruises in Tauck’s 2019 lineup are the nine-day “Arctic Allure: Spitsbergen and the Midnight Sun” (featuring a seven-night cruise aboard the Ponant ship Le Boréal), the 11-day “Legendary Scottish Isles, Edinburgh and Glasgow” (with a seven-night cruise...
ACV Partners With Uniworld
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) has teamed up with Uniworld River Cruises and U by Uniworld to offer itineraries on some of the world’s most legendary rivers in more than 20 destinations across Europe, China, Russia, Egypt, India, Cambodia and Vietnam. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises comprise all-inclusive products with world-class gourmet cuisine, fully stocked bathrooms and bars, personalized service, elegant suites and well-designed itineraries. U by Uniworld cruises takes travellers to select cities in Europe and include many great features such as two meals per day and select...
Crystal Debussy Joins Crystal River Cruises Fleet
Crystal River Cruises has welcomed Crystal Debussy to its fleet. The latest addition to the Crystal portfolio brings the river fleet to four luxury river ships since Crystal launched its river experiences in 2016. The vessel was delivered to Crystal president and CEO, Tom Wolber at MV WERFTEN during an official handover ceremony in Wismar, Germany. Sailing itineraries between Amsterdam and Basel, the 106-guest, all-suite, all-balcony, all-butler serviced Crystal Debussy will travel along the Rhine River, beginning with its April 9 maiden voyage round-trip from...
Silversea Opens Bookings For World Cruise 2020
Silversea has opened general sales for its pioneering 140-day, 62-port, 32-country World Cruise in 2020. Departing Fort Lauderdale on Jan. 6, 2020, Silver Whisper will be the first ship to visit all seven continents – including the remote, picturesque landscape of Antarctica – on a world cruise. World Cruise 2020 will include long stays and overnights in many of the world’s top capital cities and spectacular natural wonders – each of which has been selected for its authentic beauty. A first, the cruise will pass through both the Northern and Southern Fjords, enabling travel...
Go Custom With Katarina Line
Croatia's Katarina Line is expanding its customizable tour options for 2018 as the North American group travel market heats up. The company's fully customizable programs include a wider range of tours catering to groups such as music aficionados, youth travel, food lovers, history buffs, soft adventure vacationers, as well as those seeking classic sightseeing tours. The new tours also include more excursions into neighboring countries such as Slovenia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Serbia, among others, and feature English speaking guides and private buses. As well, Katarina Line is...