Cruise
Hurtigruten Sailings Get Cultural
Norwegian cruise company Hurtigruten has tours that are polar opposites. The company has smaller cruise ship itineraries in different parts of the world, including the Arctic and Antarctica, with Arctic sailings found in different regions, among them Norway and Greenland. Hurtigruten began operation 125 years ago carrying people and cargo along coastal Norway and its vessels now carry a combination of tourists, commuters and supplies along that coast, frequently stopping, enabling tourists to disembark and reboard seeing the different communities en route. “We don't have...
Celebrating Solo Travellers
Avalon Waterways is … wait for it … 'waving' the single supplement on every 2017 and 2018 European river cruises and on select Southeast Asia departures on the Mekong and Irrawaddy Rivers. Solo travellers are encouraged to book early. There are a limited number of cabins available with this attractive offer, valid on 2017 or 2018 cruises when agents book their clients by June 6, 2017. Only five cabins available on each sailing with this special offer in Europe, and just three in Southeast Asia, so they're definitely selling quickly. Stephanie Bishop of Avalon's Canadian...
‘Kids Go Free’ With European Waterways
European Waterways is catering to the growing market for family travel with a new “kids go free” promotion on select hotel barges in France and Scotland this summer. The company is also offering a wider range of family friendly excursions and meal options that will appeal to families with children of all ages. On the eight-passenger L’Art de Vivre in Burgundy and Anjodi on the Canal du Midi, two children can go free on each barge, as part of the promotion. On the 12-passenger La Belle Epoque in Burgundy and Spirit of Scotland, the company’s newest luxury vessel cruising the...
A New Destination
At a ceremony in Freeport, Grand Bahama this week, Carnival Cruise Line and the Bahamian government officials have signed an agreement for the construction of a new cruise port facility to be funded and operated by Carnival Cruise Line on Grand Bahama Island. The as-yet-unnamed planned port will be the largest purpose-built cruise facility ever constructed in The Bahamas and will take inspiration from the beauty of the Bahamian people and their islands. Features will include a one-mile stretch of beach, food, beverage and shopping outlets, a wide array of water-based amenities and...
Start The Revolution
Over 140 members of TL Network Canada – previously branded as Vacation.com Canada – joined hundreds of their U.S. counterparts in a full session of the 2017 Travel Leaders Network inaugural International conference in Orlando, Florida yesterday, reports Press Today's Ron Pradinuk who's attending the event. Emcee Steve Loucks introduced this year’s theme, Be A Leader, to an enthusiastic crowd. Loucks then proceeded to introduce a number of the industry leading sponsor companies to the audience, whose presentations demonstrated why they will continue to be leaders over the coming...
NCL Takes Delivery of Joy
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Joy, the brand’s 15th ship and the first custom-designed for the Chinese cruise market. At 167,725–gross-tons and accommodating 3,883 guests, Norwegian Joy is the second ship in the line’s Breakaway-Plus class and features amenities tailored to provide a “First Class at Sea” experience for Chinese guests. Following its delivery from MEYER WERFT in Germany., Norwegian Joy will begin a journey to China where it will be showcased through a grand inaugural port tour featuring one-day events at the ports of Singapore,...
Royal Caribbean Makes Inaugural Visit to Havana
It was a historic day for Royal Caribbean International earlier this week when the cruise line made its inaugural visit to Cuba as Empress of the Seas called in Havana as part of a five-night sailing from Miami. “We’re thrilled to be a part of Cuba’s future, ushering in Royal Caribbean’s next big adventure with Empress of the Seas’ first visit to Havana. Vacationers will now be able to experience a destination like no other, with authentic and immersive experiences that bring to life the vibrancy of Havana and its traditions,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal...
Celebrity Takes Edge On The Road
In another industry first, Celebrity Cruises is bringing a new experience to lovers of cinema and travel across North America with a unique mobile cinema tour. The luxury line is taking the story of Celebrity Edge on a North America journey; the “Leading Edge Mobile Cinema” is making 48 stops over 12 weeks, including four stops in Canada. Attendees will be welcomed on a red carpet as they enter Celebrity’s custom-built, 91-seat high-definition mobile cinema for a 15-minute cinematic experience, including a 3-D animatic reveal of Celebrity's newest class of ships in nearly a...