Cruise
NCL Extends Cuba Sailings Through 2018
Cuba remains hot and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) seems to agree, announcing that it will further extend its weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to the Caribbean nation through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky will begin its 2018 Cuba cruise season in March, sailing four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, with 32 of the cruises to include an overnight stay in Havana, as well as a call on Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island in the Bahamas. These new cruises will begin on March 26, 2018 and are in addition to the previously announced 30 calls that...
ACV Takes Off To Europe
Air Canada Vacations is taking off to Europe with the release of its new Europe brochure. The 160 page collection focuses on 10 destinations - Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Central Europe, England, Scotland, Ireland and Iceland - segmented into categories that include: Urban Getaways; Guided Tours, Fly & Drive Vacations; Fly & Rail Vacations, Island Hopping; French Riviera Escape; Amalfi Coast Escape and Cruise Escapes. Nino Montagnese, managing director of Air Canada Vacations, said, “It's here and we couldn't be more excited. The new Europe and Cruise...
Silversea’s New Galapagos Itineraries Set Sail
Silversea Expeditions recently launched the first of two new seven-night Galapagos itineraries. The 100-guest, all-suite Silver Galapagos will operate the alternate itineraries which are approved by the Galapagos National Park Service, both departing on Saturdays. Departing from Baltra for the first time this week, the new North Central itinerary showcases the best of the Galapagos Islands en route to San Cristóbal. In addition to a newly added circumnavigation of Isla Daphne Grande (Daphne Major), the voyage explores Bahia Darwin and El Barranco in Genovesa; Galapaguera Cerro...
Costa Launches CostaExtra For Agents
Travel agents now have a new tool – CostaExtra – to help them become fully versed in everything Costa Cruises. The homepage of the user-friendly interface features a search function and nine quick links to blog posts, videos, photos, cruise fares, itineraries, promotions and a range of downloadable content. “Travel professionals are the core of our business, and by developing CostaExtra our goal was to provide a go-to hub for agents that they can use when booking, planning and promoting Costa Cruises in North America,” says Scott Knutson, vice-president of sales and...
Viking Rolls Out Resident Historian Program
In a move designed to elevate the guest experience, Viking Cruises has rolled out a new onboard Viking Resident Historian program. Launching on Viking Star, Viking Sea and Viking Sky this month, a carefully selected faculty of historians will provide an enhanced level of enrichment for guests onboard all of Viking’s ocean cruise ships. The Viking Resident Historians will provide guests with a high-level historical and cultural education that is specific to their journey, offering a framework for understanding the major chapters in world history. They will also conduct...
Emerald Waterways Guarantee
Emerald Waterways is helping taking the stress out of trip planning with the introduction of a new “River Cruise Travel Guarantee.” The guarantee, first launched by Emerald Waterways' sister company Scenic Luxury Cruises last year, is being offered to all travellers at no charge. The guarantee is backed by Chubb Insurance to automatically cover every guest on the commencement of their cruise for any delays or cancellations due to weather, natural disasters, mechanical breakdowns or labor strikes. Coverage will include high/low water issues that plague the industry every year....
Uniworld’s Joie de Vivre Sets Sail
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s newest Super Ship, the S.S. Joie de Vivre, has set sail on its maiden voyage along the historic Seine River. Inaugural events included a christening ceremony in Paris led by the ship’s Godmother, Dame Joan Collins. Following the event, the Joie de Vivre embarked on its journey through Northern France along Uniworld’s Paris & Normandy itinerary. “We are delighted to welcome the S.S. Joie de Vivre to our impeccable fleet of floating boutique luxury hotels, as the first of Uniworld’s Super Ships to sail the renowned Seine...
Uniworld Debuts 2018 Brochure, Campaign
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has revealed an entirely new and innovative brand strategy with the debut of its 2018 brochure. The brochure focuses on identifying the individuality of the brand by emphasizing its new “The World is Your Canvas” campaign, encouraging travellers to embark on a Uniworld journey to discover both the world and themselves, simultaneously. “Uniworld has upheld an unparalleled standard of excellence for more than 40 years,” said Ellen Bettridge, president & CEO of Uniworld. “We continue to deliver this level of quality with the new...