Cruise
Crystal Expands 2018 Spring River Options
Crystal River Cruises has unveiled four new 2018 itineraries for its second “Rhine Class” vessel, Crystal Mahler. In April and May next year, the new river ship will sail three seven-day “Danube Serenade” routes between Budapest and Vienna, and one 11-day “Reflections on the Danube” sailing. The new voyages are a shorter complement to Mahler’s 16-day “Grand Europe” itineraries, which sail between Amsterdam and Budapest for most of the year, cruising the Rhine and Main Rivers. The newly added itineraries depart April 10, 17, 24 and May 1 and visit European hamlets...
Disney Set To Expand the Magic
A Star Wars-themed resort hotel and a new ship are among the expansion plans recently announced by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts during D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, Ca. Walt Disney Parks and Resort chairman Bob Chapek also provided details about the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida and Disneyland Resort in Southern California in 2019. The two new signature attractions and immersive experiences include character encounters with BB8, Chewbacca, Rex and Kylo Ren. Expansion highlights: Walt Disney World (Florida) Plans at...
Carnival Paying Commission on Future Cruise Credits
Carnival Cruise Line is now paying travel agents commission on Future Cruise Credits applied to new bookings. The new commission structure calculates commission based on the value of the cruise prior to the application of the Future Cruise Credit. Previously, the line calculated commission on these bookings after a Future Cruise Credit was applied. “Our team is always listening and looking for ways to offer the best sales and service support we can to travel agents and this commission enhancement is a reflection of that goal,” said Carnival’s vice-president of Sales &...
All About Leadership
Expedition cruise specialist Silversea has established a new leadership training academy aimed at recruiting and developing high-quality talent to join its expedition teams. Featured on every expedition voyage, expedition teams include some of the world's most knowledgeable and experienced specialists in the areas of wildlife, biology, anthropology, geology, history, and more. They give lectures, run workshops, lead Zodiac® trips and guide nature walks—activities all designed to ensure an enriching experience for guests. The multi-phase training initiative begins with remote...
Norwegian Sun Sailing From Port Canaveral
Norwegian Cruise Line has picked Port Canaveral to host the Norwegian Sun, which will offer all-inclusive four-day cruises to Havana, Cuba and Key West, and three-day cruises to the Bahamas beginning May 2018. Port CEO Captain John Murray commented: “Port Canaveral is proud of our cruise partner, NCL, and we welcome their growth plans for the future.” He continued that the announcement “validates the Port's on-going investments in state-of-the art facilities and continuous improvement in cruise operations. Our record numbers of passenger movements year after year, demonstrates...
More To Experience
While Emerald Waterways is always expanding and honing its port excursions to ensure guests get the most out of tours, it's also focusing on the equally important on-board experience through unique amenities and wellness, culinary and educational programs designed to enrich the entire cruising experience. A series of new on-board programs launching in 2017 and 2018 includes yoga classes, smartphone photography workshops, and an exclusive dinner with a local celebrity chef…almost enough to make guests think twice about getting off the ship. For example on its Oct. 14 Sensations of...
Emerald Waterways Expands On-Board Programming
Emerald Waterways has introduced a series of new on-board programs this year and next that includes yoga classes, smartphone photography workshops and an exclusive dinner with a local celebrity chef. Emerald is offering guests aboard the Oct. 14 Sensations of Southern France sailing the chance to learn to use their ubiquitous smartphones to take sharper, more captivating photos with one of the industry’s best, Jack Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth is a recognized name in travel and lifestyle photography, especially when it comes to shooting with a smart phone, and the author of the...
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...