Cruise
Learn More, Sell More With MSC Academy
MSC Cruises is inviting agents to become a little more cruise savvy with the launch of MSC Academy, its new travel agent learning program on the premier e-learning platform, Travel Agent University (TAU). Designed to help agents learn about MSC Cruises – and more importantly how to sell MSC Cruises to their clients – MSC Academy consists of multiple courses, quizzes and checkpoints detailing MSC Cruises’ history, fleet and onboard experiences. “As MSC Cruises strategically expands its presence in North America, our goal is to work with every travel agent in the region for...
Charting A Course To New Experiences
With a 48-year legacy of innovation and a history of introducing industry “firsts,” Royal Caribbean International offers a vast array of cruise options – with something for everyone – and is a cruise product that agents can sell with confidence, reports Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. Amenities found on Royal Caribbean ships include world-class Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Unique onboard activities include SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea...
Spring Into Savings With NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced spring savings with its “Free at Sea” promotion – available through May 1 – and offering travellers up to five free onboard amenities. Norwegian is also offering 50% reduced deposits for those booking a new cruise in select categories by April 18. Norwegian’s Free at Sea promotion provides guests who book a new three-day or longer sailing in an oceanview, balcony or mini-suite category stateroom with the opportunity to select their preference of two free choices from five onboard amenity offers, including free unlimited open bar,...
Sunwing Heads To Sea With New Brochure
Sunwing has launched its 2017/18 cruise brochure, offering fly/cruise packages departing from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Winnipeg and Halifax. Cruise packages, which include airport/port transfers, are available with MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and TUI Discovery 2. New to Sunwing this season is TUI Discovery 2. Departing from Montego Bay starting in November, cruises on this ship include daily gratuities and features an all-inclusive beverage package, unique itineraries, and such amenities as a rock climbing wall, mini-golf and indoor pool. Also featured in the...
U by Uniworld Set To Make Waves
U by Uniworld – a groundbreaking new brand from Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection – is now available for bookings, allowing agents with clients aged 21 to 45 to experience nine European itineraries beginning in spring 2018. The first-ever cruise brand of its kind, U by Uniworld offers a fresh approach to experiential travel, introducing a whole new audience to cruising on some of the most interesting rivers of Europe. “Uniworld has always strived to lead innovation in the river cruise industry and we saw a great opportunity with U by Uniworld to reach an entirely new...
‘Sell 3, Sail Free’ With Crystal
As Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises prepares for its inaugural West Indies season beginning this fall, Crystal has brought back its popular “Sell 3/Sail Free” travel agent promotion. Agents selling three suites aboard select November and December and all 2018 Crystal Yacht Expedition Cruises’ Crystal Esprit between now and Dec. 23 will earn a complimentary sailing for themselves and a guest aboard any 2018 Crystal Esprit voyage. “Our travel agent partners are some of our greatest ambassadors and there is no better way to reward their efforts than with the opportunity to...
CLIA Expands Global Roster
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has welcomed three new Global Cruise Line Members – TUI Cruises, Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, and Emerald Waterways (pictured) – bringing the organization's total membership to 31 cruise lines. The three lines were formerly Regional Cruise Line members within CLIA. TUI Cruises is a joint venture between TUI AG and Royal Caribbean, founded in April 2008. The line, offering cruises for the German-speaking market since 2009, designs every ship from bow to stern with well-being and relaxation in mind with destinations including...
Crystal Mozart Back On The Danube
Following a sold-out inaugural season as the “Queen of Europe’s Rivers,” Crystal Mozart is once again gracing the Danube. The first and largest of the Crystal River Cruises fleet sailed from Vienna earlier this week on a 10-day journey through Austria, Germany, the Wachau Valley, Hungary and Slovakia, marking the start of its 2017 sailing season. Crystal’s most valued travel partners were treated to a series of preview sailings prior to Sunday’s departure, as the company hosted 156 travel professionals aboard Crystal Mozart for back-to-back Sales Awards Galas, celebrating...