PONANT has announced it will sail 21 departures to the Arctic in summer 2019 and is currently offering up to 30% off select sailings.
New itineraries include “Magnificent Volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands,” June 24-July 6, taking guests along the Pacific Ring of Fire; and “Greenland of Great Explorers,” July 12-26, to follow in the footsteps of great French Explorers who pushed the boundaries of polar navigation in the 19th century.
Iceland itineraries will also be offered aboard Le Champlain, one of the new ships in the PONANT EXPLORERS series, offering a kaleidoscope of...
In 2018 Silversea Expeditions' Silver Explorer will debut a unique collection of voyages through the Americas, tracing a path north from Ushuaia, the city at the end of the world, all the way up the Pacific coastline to Vancouver.
Each of the seven new expedition voyages will offer opportunities for discovery and adventure in lands “overflowing with ancient history, stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife.” Led by an expedition team of experienced specialists, guests will enjoy mind-enriching immersive explorations designed to expand their global perspective.
“These new and...
Although known for custom and tailor-made FIT programs globally, Goway has slowly established and grown its selection of cruises across many top destinations, and now offering 220 cruising ideas on its website.
For instance, with Goway, travellers can circumnavigate Iceland, enjoy wildlife encounters in the Galapagos Islands, sail down the Nile, explore the Dalmatian coast in Croatia, the Yangzi River in China, or the Kimberley Region in Australia or Papua New Guinea.
The 10-day Iceland Circumnavigation cruise aboard the 200-passenger Ocean Diamond provides an experience in Iceland...
Scenic is giving agents a chance to win a France river cruise with its latest travel agent incentive.
For every 2018 France river cruise an agent books and deposits between July 1 and Nov. 28, he or she will be eligible for one entry into the prize draw for a cruise.
The prize is a 13-day south of France river cruise for the agent and a guest, two nights at the Fairmont Monte Carlo, a Monaco Museum Pass and a one-way helicopter transfer from Nice International Airport to...
There’s still time to book Crystal Cruises’ captivating Northwest Passage cruise, which departs in three weeks.
The annual 32-day voyage takes guests to destinations rarely explored by recreational travellers and is offering new off-shore excursions such as Arctic scuba diving and fly fishing for Arctic Char.
Beginning in Anchorage, Alaska and culminating in New York City, the voyage offers guests a luxurious once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Crystal Serenity will sail through some of the most spectacular, remote areas of the previously unpassable polar region via the Northwest...
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering a limited time promotion of $50 in onboard spend for new bookings on the line’s all-inclusive, four-day roundtrip cruises to Cuba, including new cruises from Port Canaveral beginning May 2018.
Travellers looking to explore the art, culture and history that abounds in Cuba can now plan their 2018 adventure, as NCL has opened for sale the line’s 2018 cruises to Cuba aboard Norwegian Sun, which will homeport in Port Canaveral starting in May, following a dry dock enhancement. Norwegian Sun’s new all-inclusive four-day cruises to Cuba will...
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Want an exclusive spot on the very first U by Uniworld sailing – an invitation-only “Sneak Peek” U cruise from Oct. 7-11?
The new brand from Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, which offers fun, immersive, authentic and adventurous travel experiences for 21-45-year-olds, launched a contest for travel agents from around the world, including Canada, to be among the first to set sail with U by Uniworld in October.
According to Ellen Bettridge, president & CEO of Uniworld, the decision to host a contest versus hosting a...
Small ship cruise company Katarina Line has announced a series of last-minute, end-of-summer specials that include a wellness focused Aug. 19 yoga cruise that explores the picturesque old towns and scenic coastlines of Dubrovnik and the Dalmatian Islands.
Prices for the one-week cruise aboard its Jadranska Kraljica start at $1,037, based on double occupancy, a saving of $58 off the regular price. Katarina Line is also offering $170 off of the Aug. 19 departure of its Deluxe Liberty vessel, which cruises the Dubrovnik-to-Split route. With the discount, prices start at $1,394 per person,...
Emerald Waterways is inviting travellers to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with one of several winter sailings that focus on Europe’s most beloved Christmas markets.
The 15-day Christmas Markets of Europe cruise, which visits many of Europe’s famed Christmas markets, departs from Amsterdam on Dec. 4, 2018 and concludes on Dec. 18 in Budapest. Prices start at $4,995 per person, double.
Emerald Waterways also offers travellers a chance to experience the Christmas Markets on shorter sailings with eight-day itineraries: Danube Delights Christmas Market from Budapest to...
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled an expanded “All Included” roster of Caribbean cruises for 2018.
In response to overwhelming demand, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Saskatoon are joining the program as new points of departure. Packages, which are also available from Hamilton, London and Ottawa, take off and set sail weekly from Feb. 3 to April 1.
Travellers taking advantage of the All Included cruise experience receive roundtrip flights, ground transfers, unlimited drinks, covered taxes and gratuities, a pre-cruise hotel night for western departure cities and a seven-night...