Cruise
Carnival’s Newest Ship To Be Named Horizon
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that Carnival Horizon will be the name of its new 133,500-ton ship scheduled to be delivered in March 2018. Currently under construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Marghera, Italy, Horizon will be the line’s second Vista-class ship, with the namesake vessel in the series, Carnival Vista, having entered service in May 2016. Carnival Horizon will offer many of the popular indoor and outdoor dining, bar, entertainment and activity options available on Vista including SkyRide, the IMAX Theatre, WaterWorks aqua park, Seuss at Sea program, in...
Uniworld Appoints New President, CEO
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced the appointment of Ellen Bettridge as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Guy Young who has been promoted and will take on two new roles at The Travel Corporation, Uniworld’s parent company. Bettridge will begin her new position on Aug. 6. Young will work with her to ensure a smooth transition prior to joining TTC. The announcement was made by Brett Tollman, chief executive of The Travel Corporation. “It is my great privilege and pleasure to welcome Ellen to our team at Uniworld. I have known and admired...
Silversea Launches US$170 Million Refurbishment Plan
Silversea has announced its biggest fleet-wide refurbishment plan in its history, worth US$170 million. “We are thrilled to be moving ahead with these major refurbishments and look forward to welcoming guests aboard and sharing our unique vision of ultra-luxury cruising, both in terms of service and physical environment,” said Manfredi Lefebvre, chairman of Silversea. “We pride ourselves on being the reference when it comes to ultra-luxury cruising and this investment reflects our long-term commitment in this regard toward our ships, our guests and our crew.” Silver Whisper,...
Book Le Boat Soon And Save
Le Boat, a European self-drive boating vacation company, is offering 15% savings on all 2017 bookings on a wide selection of 1-4 star cruisers and 5% off its larger cruisers that include Vision, Mystique and Royal Mystique. Boats must be booked by Aug. 31 to qualify. “Booking your 2017 holiday early can ensure you secure the perfect boat for your needs, especially in our more popular destinations. We offer vacation options for every interest, from the active traveller to multi-generational families and small groups,” said Shannan Brennan, Le Boat’s head of distribution and...
Need For Adventure
Poseidon Expeditions is reporting increasing demand from its passengers for off-ship camping in both polar regions. And in response, it has now made 40 on-land camping slots per voyage available on its Antarctica sailings. Steve Wellmeier, managing director of Poseidon’s North American sales and reservation office, observed: “Last year we had only 30 overnight slots per voyage available. These allotments quickly sold out so this season we decided to offer 40 spaces.” Sea kayaking is another activity growing in popularity on expedition cruises to both polar regions. Poseidon...
Scenic Making It Better
Scenic is redesigning its France-based Space-Ships for 2017, with highlights including reducing the number of cabins/guest to 78/155 from the current level of 84/167 while keeping the same crew count for even greater personal service; adding two new Royal Owners Suites; larger wellness centres; a vitality pool; and a private cooking emporium offering tailored cooking classes. All this is in addition to new Freechoice activities and Scenic Enrich experiences. The ships are the Scenic Diamond, plying the rivers of Bordeaux, and the Scenic Sapphire, which cruises the Rhône and Saône in...
HAL Rewards Agent Partners
Holland America Line (HAL) is rewarding agents who encourage their clients to make a cruise booking during the line’s “Explore4” promotion. Agents who make an Explore4 booking will be entered to win a seven-day Caribbean cruise for two in a verandah category stateroom, while their clients receive four special offers on select January 2017 through April 2018 sailings or Land+Sea Journeys. Agents making qualifying bookings between July 18 and Nov. 18 will automatically be entered into the drawing. Every booking deposit made is another entry. “Holland America Line’s travel...
American Queen Explores The Mississippi
American Queen Steamboat Company is stoking its boilers for its 9-day, fall 2016 sailings on the Mississippi River – well known for its dramatic landscapes that have long inspired artists, writers and steamboat passengers. Ted Sykes, president of American Queen Steamboat Company, observed: “River Cruising is a unique blend of American beauty and history, acclaimed cuisine, lively showboat-style entertainment, and the adventure of exploring Mark Twain’s riverside America. Guests will discover a side of our country that few ever see, from the indescribable perspective of the...