Cruise
Earn 17% Commission on Cruise Bookings with ACV
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) is offering agents another chance to earn extra commission on cruise bookings. For every Norwegian Cruise Line or MSC Cruises itinerary booked online until Dec. 31 agents will earn 17% commission. The offer applies to new bookings only and must be made online. It is valid for travel anytime, and not applicable to...
Carnival Set To Expand At Long Beach
Carnival Cruise Line has signed an agreement with landlord Urban Commons and the City of Long Beach, Calif., to expand the Long Beach Cruise Terminal facility to accommodate larger ships in the future and enhance its terminal operations. The deal will nearly triple the size of Carnival’s current terminal facility from approximately 66,000 square feet to 142,000 sq. ft. Carnival has operated the Long Beach Cruise Terminal since 2003 using a partial area of the Geodesic Dome that was the former museum housing Howard Hughes’ “Spruce Goose” attraction. The agreement gives...
NCL Celebrates Official Start of Bliss Construction
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is celebrating the cutting of the first piece of steel for Norwegian Bliss, the line’s 16th vessel and the first one designed for the ultimate Alaska cruising experience. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and MEYER WERFT executives gathered at the MEYER WERFT Laser Center in Papenburg, Germany on Oct. 28 to mark the ceremonial start of construction of Norwegian Bliss, which is set for delivery in spring 2018 and will be the 12th Norwegian ship built by MEYER WERFT. Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.,...
Disney Adding Bonaire to Caribbean Lineup
Disney Cruise Line is adding Bonaire to its Caribbean lineup in 2018. The cruise line is offering limited-time engagements in Puerto Rico and California, plus a variety of cruises from Florida with calls to such ports as The Bahamas and Mexican Riviera from January through May. Bookings are open. More details on 2018 itineraries can be found at http://bit.ly/2fjPdRi. Bonaire is a new port of call for Disney Cruise Line and part of a seven-night sailing that departs San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Jan. 28. The island is a favourite with water-sport enthusiasts and known for its scuba...
Royal Princess Makes U.S. Debut
Princess Cruises' Royal Princess made its debut upon arrival into Ft. Lauderdale on Oct. 22. The ship is the first to sail with the new hull design featuring the iconic brand mark, which was added during a recent dry dock in Civitavecchia, Italy. The 3,600 passenger ship is currently sailing the Caribbean with cruise fares starting from US$899 per person, based on double...
Royal Caribbean Enhances Espresso Reservation System
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is rolling out the next phase of Espresso, its travel agent reservation system, touting new and major capabilities for groups business with the cruise operator’s three major brands. The latest enhancements include the ability to create and book headquarter group space, simplified groups management and Espresso’s first group amenity points redemption feature. Travel partners selling Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises can leverage the easy-to-use system to create, increase and seamlessly manage their group business...
Crystal Clear Vision
Crystal River Cruises is a key component in the parent company’s drive to develop the world’s most extensive portfolio of luxury travel brands, reports Montreal editor, Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. And, according to river-brand VP and managing director Walter Littlejohn, that drive is based on providing ``service, space, quality and choice” to a discerning market segment. Littlejohn, who joined Crystal from AMAWaterways in June, is currently managing a one-ship company, but that number will increase to three next summer with the addition...
Early Bird Gets The Discount
European Waterways is offering a 10% off “early bird” special on select departures in 2017 for those who book their cruises by Dec. 31, 2016. Eligible cruises are available from March through late August. Participating hotel barges include the 20-passenger La Bella Vita, which cruises the Venetian Lagoon and Po Valley; the 8-passenger Rosa, which takes guests through the rural, colorful landscape of Gascony in Southwest France; and the 12-passenger Panache, whose panoramic saloon windows and large sundeck offer guests the perfect view of the historic Alsace Lorraine region with its...