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Legend of the Seas To Join Thomson Fleet
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has sold Legend of the Seas to Thomson Cruises. Legend will depart the Royal Caribbean fleet in March of 2017 and immediately transition to its new owner. As well, the current deployment of Rhapsody of the Seas and Vision of the Seas will be adjusted. This will require the cancellation of some sailings and the re-accommodation of others. The current round trip Brisbane, Australia sailings departing on Jan. 6, 15, 29 and Feb. 8 will operate as scheduled. All scheduled sailings from Feb. 20, 2017 onward will be cancelled. This includes the summer season...
CLIA Offers Agents Free Livestreams From Cruise360
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) will offer travel agents who are unable to attend Cruise360 in Vancouver the opportunity to view the general sessions via livestream. On June 2, 3 and 4, these sessions will be aired live on CLIA Cruise TV for CLIA members to access. General session keynotes include some of the industry's leading executives, including Arnold Donald, president & CEO, Carnival Corporation & plc; Adam M. Goldstein, president & COO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.; and Edie Rodriguez, president & CEO, Crystal Cruises. In addition, it features...
Disney Cruise Line Has Exclusive Canadian Offer
Disney Cruise Line has introduced special savings for Canadians on select Caribbean sailings. For instance, a family of four can save from up to US$1,495 on select seven-night cruise vacations – based on 20% off prevailing rates for two adults and two children (ages 3-12) staying in a Category 11C stateroom on the Disney Fantasy during the July 23 sailing. Other qualifying sailings include: Western Caribbean cruises on July 9 and July 23 featuring two days at sea and stops in Mexico, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Castaway Cay, Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas;...
CLIA Launches Samsonite Referral Program
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a “Samsonite Referral Program” for North America CLIA Travel Agency and Individual Agent Members, offering an exclusive 30% discount on Samsonite luggage for CLIA members and their clients. In addition, travel agents will receive a 6% commission on purchases made by clients. “As one of the most well-known brands in the world, Samsonite is the right partner as we look to enhance our membership offerings,” said CLIA president Cindy D'Aoust (pictured). “This new benefit is a win for our travel agent members and I...
Salute! Cunard Takes Vintage Wines to Sea
Cunard recently celebrated National Wine Day by announcing that passengers aboard the newly rejuvenated flagship Queen Mary 2 will now be able to indulge in a unique collection of 450 fine wines, including the highly sought after California Screaming Eagle at US$4,500 per bottle – which is to be served by the glass for the very first time. Additionally a unique collection of vintage port wines, the only assortment of its kind in the world, has been specially assembled to join the enhanced wine cellar. The 46 different vintage ports, each produced in a key year of Cunard's 176-year...
One Brand To Rule Them All
Transat is making it simple for agents and their clients, announcing that as of June 1, 2016, it will be dropping the TMR Holidays and Nolitours brands and going to market as Transat. It's a move that Denise Heffron, vice-president national sales & commercial for Transat, said is one that has been the subject of a lot of discussion within the company, but it's one that makes her “really happy.” Heffron revealed the details of the changes during a VIP reception in Toronto that unveiled Transat's 2016-2017 Sun & Fun Collection; it's revamped Cruise program; and its Winter...
Empress of the Seas Now Home In Miami
Royal Caribbean's Empress of the Seas arrived to its new homeport, Miami, this week following a US$50 million revitalization. The ship sets sail today (May 27) visiting Royal Caribbean’s private island CocoCay, Bahamas and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship will then offer short four- and five-night getaways from Miami to Nassau, The Bahamas; Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico; Grand Cayman and Key West, Florida. With longer stays in every port, guests will be able to experience golden sunsets in the Caribbean. Plus, on select five-night itineraries, guests can experience the authentic Mexican...
Peregrine Offers 20% Discount On Antarctica Tours
Peregrine Adventures, the Intrepid Group’s premium adventure operator, is offering a 20% discount off tours in Antarctica. With 10 Antarctic voyages on offer, travellers can save up to $5,000 on trips booked before July 31. The expeditions include both boat and plane options ranging from 10 to 20 days. “Antarctica is widely considered the final frontier and the Earth’s last great wilderness,” says Leigh Barnes, regional director for the Intrepid Group in North America. “For many people it’s a bucket list destination that seems unattainable, but this offer provides an...