Cruise
Uniworld Unveils Plans for Fifth ‘Super Ship’
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced plans to add a fifth “Super Ship” to its fleet of floating boutique hotels, with the River Beatrice being transformed into the S.S. Beatrice after an extensive bow-to-stern renovation. “We are thrilled to re-launch the S.S. Beatrice as our first vessel to be upgraded to a Super Ship,” said Uniworld president Ellen Bettridge. “Uniworld is committed to providing the utmost in luxury and following the successful launch of the S.S. Joie de Vivre earlier this year, we are eager to introduce yet another remarkable Super Ship...
Azamara Adding More Overnights in Cuba
Azamara Club Cruises has launched new 2018 and 2019 Cuban itineraries ranging from four to 14 nights and visit such diverse Cuban ports as Cienfuegos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With longer stays in port, new onboard Cuban-themed programming and two overnights in Havana, travellers have a fresh opportunity to enjoy the vibrant culture of Cuba. Starting in 2018, guests can also expect an AzAmazing Evenings event on select sailings – a bespoke, exclusive and private event only for Azamara guests that lets guests experience the local culture like never before. “Following the...
Cruise Lines Cancel Sailings Due to Texas Emergency
As Houston continues to deal with an emergency situation due to flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey – the city is still seeing rising waters and search and rescue efforts are continuing – several cruise lines have had to make adjustments to their schedules. Royal Caribbean International diverted Liberty of the Seas to Miami when conditions at the Port of Galveston did not permit safe travel. The cruise line is anticipating Liberty will be able to return to Galveston on Friday, conditions permitting. The next sailing of Liberty of the Seas, scheduled for Aug. 27 has been...
HAL Brings Back ‘Explore4’ Promotion
Holland America Line (HAL) has brought back its popular Explore4 promotion with four special offers on more than 600 March 2018 through April 2019 cruises. Travellers looking to book a cruise or Alaska Land+Sea Journey for next year or beyond can take advantage of all the benefits, which include complimentary beverages and specialty dining aboard ship, as well as reduced deposits and free or reduced fares for friends and family. Suite bookings also receive onboard spending money. The Explore4 promotion for guests booking any category stateroom includes a Signature Beverage Package...
Get In The Picture With Silversea
Silversea Cruises has teamed up with renowned photographer Steve McCurry to launch a global creative partnership that will chronicle the cruise line's extensive fleet and portfolio expansion, designed to take guests to some of the world’s most intriguing and remote destinations. McCurry is best known for his haunting portrait of a green-eyed Afghan refugee girl in National Geographic. A master of visual storytelling, McCurry has travelled the world for four decades capturing vibrant cultures and the human experience. His colour-saturated images have appeared on international magazine...
Crystal Christens Crystal Bach in Germany
Crystal River Cruises christened Crystal Bach, the first of its four new build “Rhine Class” river ships, last weekend (Aug. 20) in Rüdesheim, Germany. Crystal’s CEO and president, Edie Rodriguez, presided over the ceremony. The ship’s godmother, beloved German opera star Anna-Maria Kaufmann, christened the ship with the traditional blessing and champagne breaking, and also lent her famed talents to the celebration with a special performance of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Air.” Also in attendance were the ship’s cruise guests, local travel partners and executives from...
MSC Celebrates Float Out of MSC Seaview
MSC Cruises celebrated the float out of its newest ship, MSC Seaview, yesterday (Aug. 23). The ceremony, held at the Monfalcone shipyard in Italy, officially marked the first time that the vessel has touched water since beginning construction. As the second of MSC Cruises’ Seaside generation of cruise ships, Seaview is based on a highly-innovative prototype – “bringing guests closer to the sea than ever before; designed specifically for warmer climates; and providing the ultimate sun and sea cruise experience.” The 5,179-passenger ship is set to come into service in June...
European Waterways Offers Barge Savings
Time is running out, but agents have until Aug. 29 to take advantage of some special fall offers being made by European Waterways, including up to 20% off for cabins and whole boat charters. The specials apply to some of its most popular vessels, including hotel barges that cruise France’s famous wine-making regions during the annual grape harvest season. These include L’Impressionniste in Burgundy, Anjodi on the Canal du Midi and Panache in Alsace & Lorraine. Cruises must be booked by Aug. 29 to be eligible. France’s Vendange – or grape harvest– starts as early as...