Cruise
KISS Kruise VI Sets Sail in November
Sixthman has unveiled details of “The KISS Kruise VI: Creatures of the Deep,” cruise, sailing out of Miami in November aboard the Norwegian Pearl. Agents can now book KISS’s sixth voyage, based on 1982’s “Creatures of the Night” tour. The cruise sets sail from Miami Nov. 4-9 with port stops in Cozumel, Mexico and Grand Cayman. Fans can expect to see the “Starchild, Demon, Catman & Spaceman” play an explosive show featuring tracks from the band's iconic 1982 Creatures Tour, wearing vintage inspired costumes from this historic era. Guests can also participate in...
CLIA, Travel Institute Team Up
The Travel Institute and Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) have formed an official partnership bringing together the two organizations’ more than 90 years of certification and training expertise to benefit the industry’s dedicated agent community in 2016 and beyond. In addition to increased promotional support of each other’s certification efforts, the formal relationship provides each organization’s community of certified professionals with a number of valuable new benefits. The first to be offered in 2016 include: !!! Recent graduates of CLIA’s Accredited...
Griffin Keeps ’Em Laughing Aboard Carnival Breeze
Comedian Kathy Griffin recently brought her unique brand of pull-no-punches comedy to the Carnival Breeze with an energetic hour-long set during which she pulled the veil back on current events, including the ongoing political race, as well as pop culture news and her personal run-ins with celebrities and other “questionable figures.” Griffin’s show was the first-ever comedy performance of Carnival LIVE, a one-of-a-kind on-board entertainment experience that provides guests an opportunity to enjoy performances by major artists at a great value. In addition to a spirited show...
Luxury Meets Discovery With Scenic Eclipse
Scenic founder and chairman Glen Moroney (pictured) was in Toronto yesterday (March 3) to share news of the company's “next luxury experience” – the launch of its First Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse, which will embark on its maiden voyage on Aug. 31, 2018. The ultra-luxury mega yacht, described as a “6-star” ship, will carry 228 guests in 114 all-veranda suites – from the spacious 344-sq.-ft. Verandah Suites to the 2,500-sq.-ft. two-bedroom Owner’s Penthouse Suite. Guests can enjoy a choice of six on-board dining options – from contemporary fine dining with...
Disney Expanding Cruise Fleet
The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to add two more ships to its cruise fleet. The company has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, with completion dates scheduled for 2021 and 2023. “We pride ourselves on the unforgettable vacation experiences we deliver to our guests each and every day, and the expansion of our Disney fleet will allow us to create even more magical memories for families at sea and in incredible cruise destinations around the world,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney...
CLIA Cruise Finder
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a new resource exclusively for travel agency and individual agent members – CLIA Cruise Finder, offering detailed information about cruise travel. Members can access ship information, itineraries, onboard offerings as well as a significant amount of general travel agent educational content. Cruise Finder also provides useful tools for planning group bookings and meetings and events at sea. “CLIA is continually focused on providing its members with meaningful, practical and valuable resources to succeed,” said Charles...
Viking River Celebrates Travel Agents
Viking River Cruises welcomed the latest additions to its fleet this week with the christening of six new Viking Longships during a waterfront celebration in Amsterdam. And, recognizing the contribution the travel trade has made to the growth of the river cruise industry, Viking honoured six of its key partners by naming them as ceremonial godmothers for the six new ships. The christening event marks another year of impressive expansion for Viking, occurring just two years after the company set a second Guinness World Record for the most new ships launched in a single day, and just...
Cunard Spring Savings Event
Cunard has introduced a Spring Savings Event featuring up to two-for-one savings on select 2016 voyages on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth. Bookings must be made by April 15. The offer features transatlantic crossing fares from US$799; Mediterranean fares from US$599; New England & Canada fares from US$1,199; Caribbean fares from US$1,249; and Northern Europe fares from...