Cruise
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...
Koningsdam Ceremony Fit For A Queen
In a ceremony rich with history and meaning, Holland America Line (HAL) held a dedication ceremony for the new Koningsdam May 20 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, where Queen Máxima of the Netherlands officially blessed the bell and named Koningsdam on board the ship in front of invited dignitaries, cruise guests, travel partners and media. The celebration began with Queen Máxima performing the ceremonial honours of blessing the ship’s bell in the Lido pool area by pouring a glass of champagne over it. The blessing of the bell is a hallowed Holland America tradition when welcoming a...
DCL Returning to New York, California and Texas
In the fall of 2017, Disney Cruise Line (DCL) will return to New York with sailings to the Bahamas and the Canadian coast – including a new seven-night Canada cruise. San Diego will serve as a home port with cruises to Mexico, and Galveston will again be a homeport with sailings to the Caribbean and Bahamas. Bookings open May 26. More details on the itineraries can be found on the Ports and Itineraries for 2017 page of...
Vancouver Is Perfect Port For Cruise360
A key point in favour of Vancouver as a location for the CLIA Cruise360 conference and trade show is the up-close view of the cruise giants docked literally within steps of the event, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. Immediately adjacent to the Vancouver Convention Centre are the Canada Place berths, where cruise ships depart and return from their Alaska itineraries on a daily basis. It could not be a more ideal setting. Cruise ship capacity on routes to Alaska from Vancouver and Seattle is up for 2016, as some...
All Leisure Holidays Has New Agent Site
All Leisure Holidays has introduced a new website to help its travel agent partners learn more about its three cruise brands – Voyages of Discovery, Swan Hellenic and Hebridean Island Cruises. The company is also offering agent a chance to win a free 14-day cruise for two aboard Voyages of Discovery’s Voyager. The winner and guest will enjoy all the commodities of an outside stateroom on the Oct. 9 cruise “Tales of Turkey & A Grecian Escapade,” visiting Greece, Turkey and Cyprus. All Leisure Holidays is represented in Canada by Discover the World. Agents can take part by...