Cruise
It’s All Good News At Cruise360
Cruise company executives, industry suppliers and travel retailers at this year’s Cruise360 Conference in Vancouver got the good news that the global cruise sector was maintaining a steady growth rate, exceeding projections that were set for 2015, reports PressToday's western editor, Ted Davis. The numerical evidence was unveiled on the first full day of the conference, which was held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, directly adjacent to the cruise ship berths at Canada Place. It was presented by CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), and also said that passenger numbers...
Cruise Strategies Partners With French America Line
Cruise Strategies Ltd. has partnered with New Orleans-based French America Line and will serve as the company's representative in Canada for its inaugural season. In August, French America Line will introduce a new era of boutique US river experiences with the launch of the intimate 150-guest flagship Louisiane. Formerly the Columbia Queen, the Louisiane is undergoing a multi-million dollar refurbishment to reflect an elegant French-inspired ambiance to embrace the rich history of the areas it sails, once known as French America. Inaugural sailings for a maximum of 150 guests will...
G Adventures Cruises Into Norway
G Adventures has introduced three new itineraries in Norway aboard its expedition ship, G Expedition, for May 2017. The adventure operator is offering a 15% early booking bonus for these trips, as well as all other 2017 round Longyearbyen, Svalbard itineraries, to encourage travellers to book early and secure their preferred itinerary, date and cabin category. Denise Harper, director of sales, Canada, G Adventures, says travelling Norway by ship is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to see the country. “Norway is stunningly beautiful and made for expedition...
Vantage Joins TravelBrands Cruise Portfolio
TravelBrands reports that Vantage is the newest addition to its river cruising partners. With added bonuses that are unique only to Encore Cruises, Vantage offers travellers a complete selection of sailings. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Vantage, a deluxe river cruise line that offers great value for our clients. Run by the top cruise and tour directors, your clients can choose from four state of the art luxury ships to cruise off into their dream vacation,” commented Nathalie Tanious, vice-president of Cruises. “We wanted to provide a deluxe line that gives our...
Silversea Brings Back ‘Silver Select’ Incentives
Silversea Cruises is bringing back its popular Silver Select program with enhanced savings options, available for a limited time on dozens of worldwide voyages in 2016, including select expedition cruises. Guests may personalize their voyage with a choice of one of three Silver Select offers: For Ocean Voyages: US$1,500 per suite Onboard Spending Credit (that can be used for shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty restaurants and more); or two-category suite upgrade, or 50% off a second suite. For Expeditions: Two-category suite upgrade, or 50% off a second suite. Silver...
Carnival Unveils ‘Ultimate Cruise Night Contest’
Carnival Cruise Line has launched the “Ultimate Cruise Night Contest” which invites travel agents to share their most creative cruise night ideas for the opportunity to win US$1,000 to use toward hosting their own cruise party, along with a grand prize of US$5,000 in cash. Through June 13, agents can enter to win their share of US$13,000 in total prizes by submitting their best cruise night idea via the line’s travel agent Internet portal, GoCCL.com. Three finalists will each be awarded US$1,000 to put toward their “Ultimate Cruise Night” event. Carnival will send a...
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...