Cruise
CLIA Advises Travellers To Use a Travel Agent
Summer is peak travel season and while many may be tempted to book a summer vacation independently, experts agree there are multiple benefits to working with a travel agent. Seasoned travellers regularly use travel agents to access the best deals, promotions, advice and guarantees. And, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), seven out of 10 travellers use a travel agent to plan and book cruise vacations. “Just like you would use a certified mechanic to fix your car, it makes sense to use a certified travel expert to help plan your summer vacation, especially...
Adventure to Undergo $61 Million Revitalization
Royal Caribbean International will debut an array of new enhancements on board Adventure of the Seas this November, including new dual racer waterslides, Cyclone and Typhoon, a FlowRider surf simulator and a children’s aquapark, Splashaway Bay. In addition, guests will see a new lineup of culinary and entertainment venues with Izumi Japanese Cuisine, the brand’s signature steakhouse, Chops Grille and Boleros Latin Lounge. The ship also will receive more than 100 new staterooms, a refresh of all existing staterooms and a new Suites Lounge for the luxury traveller. The reinvented...
Avalon Has Special Deal For Agents
Stéphanie Bishop of the Globus family of brands is advising agents that the tour company has a significant series of cruises offered with deep discounts for agents on 2016 Avalon Waterways’ European river cruises. Numerous sailings on seven itineraries departing between July 1 and Dec. 10 are available with 70% off the land/cruise price on itineraries as varied as Magnificent Europe; the Romantic Rhine; and Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches. Also offered at 60% off are numerous departures on 10 itineraries including The Blue Danube Discovery; Canals, Vineyards & Paris; and...
Silversea Opens The Books On 2018 World Cruise
Silversea Cruises has opened the books on its World Cruise 2018, a 121-day sailing from Los Angeles to Rome, departing Jan. 6, 2018. The sailing will be hosted aboard the all-suite Silver Whisper, allowing travellers to voyage in luxury to 60 destinations in 21 countries across the globe, with an itinerary that includes virtually every highlight recommended by the line's veteran world cruise guests. Plus, with 17 overnight calls and 13 late-night stays, participants will have ample time to fully immerse themselves in local culture. The unique voyage, titled “La Grande Bellezza,”...
Uniworld’s Palma Promoted to VP, Sales
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has promoted Michelle Palma, director of national accounts, to vice-president of sales, Canada. “I am delighted that Michelle will assume the position of vice-president sales - Canada,” said Guy Young, president of Uniworld. “Michelle has done an outstanding job for Uniworld since she joined our team in 2010 and I know that she is very well respected within the Canadian travel industry. This promotion also reinforces our commitment to the travel agency community in Canada and the importance of this market to the overall success of...
HAL Celebrates Opening of Denali Square Complex
Guests on Holland America Line’s (HAL) Alaska Land+Sea Journeys can now experience new dining, entertainment and amenities at the Denali Square complex located in the heart of the company’s McKinley Chalet Resort at the gates of Denali National Park. To celebrate the grand opening, Holland America presented the Denali Borough School District with a US$20,000 check that will be spent on modernizing interactive classroom technology. “For nearly 70 years Holland America Line has been at the forefront of Alaska exploration, and the opening of Denali Square is another exciting...
New Victory Line to Begin Canada, Great Lakes Sailings
A new Miami-based cruise line is set to begin sailing from Montreal to ports in Canada and on the US Great Lakes July 8, with further plans to sail Florida-Cuba itineraries starting in November. Victory Cruise Lines Ltd. plans to operate the Victory I on cruises from three to 14 days in length. The 5,000-gross-ton, 300-foot-long Victory I – the former Saint Laurent – has been renovated and has 101 4.5-star staterooms and a maximum guest capacity of 202. “We intend to make our product the standard of excellence for small-ship cruising to the Great Lakes and Cuba, while...
NCL’s Jewel To Call Australia Home
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled several itineraries for its Fall/Winter 2017/2018 deployment, featuring an array of itineraries from US ports of departure, as well as new Australia & New Zealand itineraries from Sydney and Auckland. New for 2017/18, Norwegian Jewel will be based in the Asia Pacific region with departures to and from Australia beginning November 2017; San Juan, Puerto Rico returns as a seasonal homeport, with Norwegian Dawn sailing from the Caribbean port, as well as Tampa, Florida; along with a new 14-day Western Caribbean sailing from New York on...