Cruise
Cruise Growth, Increased Passenger Spending Forecast
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released the latest edition of the Travel Agent Cruise Industry Outlook Report, revealing that North American agents expect to see notable growth in the number of cruises people take this year as well as an increase in passenger spending. The report, conducted at the end of 2015, is the first in what will be a quarterly research study from CLIA, designed to forecast trends in the cruise industry among the travel agent community. At the end of 2015, CLIA released its 2016 State of the Cruise Industry which projected another strong...
Encore Offers AmaWaterways Savings
Encore Cruises has introduced a special “$1,000 Air Credit, plus Free Prepaid Gratuities” offer on some of AmaWaterways’ most popular itineraries. Valid on all new bookings made by Feb. 29, when consumers book one of the applicable sailings along with air with one of Encore Cruises’ airline partners, they will receive a $1,000 air credit plus free pre-paid gratuities per couple. The offer is applicable on AmaDante’s Europe Rivers & Castles June 9 and 16 sailings, AmaDolce’s Taste of Bordeaux June 3, 10 and Aug. 26 sailings or AmaLyra’s Enchanting Rhine July 22 and...
Striking It Rich With HAL
In honour of the 120th anniversary of the Klondike Gold Rush, Holland America Line (HAL) has launched a “Find Your Gold” giveaway that will award five lucky travellers an authentic gold nugget valued at approximately $1,000 each. HAL's travel agent partners also can strike it rich with the chance to win a gold nugget and earn bonus commissions for 2016 Yukon+Denali Land+Sea Journey bookings. New bookings will earn an additional $50 commission, and the top Yukon+Denali booking agent will win a nugget valued at nearly $1,000. “Holland America Line was looking for a memorable way...
European Waterways Upgrades Fleet
European Waterways is investing more than US$500,000 on an extensive program of refurbishing and upgrading its 17-vessel fleet in preparation for the 2016 cruising season. According to officials, every vessel has been thoroughly inspected to ensure they meet the highest standard of comfort and luxury as they prepare for the new season cruising through some of the most scenic inland waterways of France, Holland, Italy and the British Isles. “We carry some of the most discerning passengers in the cruise industry, so we pay attention to every detail, from replacing linen, glassware...
Celebrate Chinese New Year With Cunard Savings
This Chinese New Year, travellers are invited to celebrate with the “Lucky Cunard Savings Event” and sail in a Balcony for the same fare as Oceanview with free gratuities. This offer is available available through Feb. 12 on eight select Exotic Cruises, eight Mediterranean voyages and eight transatlantic crossings. Featured voyages Include: Herbie Hancock “Jazz at Sea” (eight-night), Southampton to New York, Queen Mary 2, Aug. – inside fares from US$1,288; Roundtrip Rome (seven-night), Queen Victoria, Oct. 8 – inside fares from US$888; Hong Kong to Singapore...
Princess Debuts New Livery Design
Princess Cruises announced yesterday, on Chinese New Year, that Majestic Princess – the first cruise ship built and designed specifically for the China market – will also be the first ship in its fleet to debut an elegant new livery design featuring the company’s iconic logo. The new livery design – which symbolizes the smooth and flowing gracefulness of ocean waves – will roll out fleetwide over the next few years. “For nearly half a century our Princess logo has represented the adventure of cruise travel around the globe,” said Princess president Jan Swartz. “Now...
Costa’s New CostaClub Kicks Into High Gear
Costa Cruises is celebrating the 15th anniversary of CostaClub, its guest loyalty program which has seen more than three million cruises taken by members since its inception. Costa has updated its CostaClub with two new membership clubs and new limits and rules for accumulating points, as well as new benefits to reward the most loyal travellers with exclusive and personalized privileges. CostaClub not only includes discounts and gifts but also exclusive services and experiences onboard and at home. “The new CostaClub is an important investment by Costa in terms of ideas, energy...
Scenic Unveils World’s First Discovery Yacht
As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Scenic has announced the launch of its First Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse. Three years in planning, Scenic’s recently established Ocean Cruising Line will usher in a new era for the luxury operator when Eclipse embarks on its maiden voyage on Aug. 31, 2018. The vessel will sail from Istanbul to Venice, followed by discovery voyages to The Americas, Antarctica, Europe and the Mediterranean, and the Arctic and Norwegian Fjords. A video is available at http://www.youtube.com/c/Scenicusa. The ultra-luxury mega yacht, described as a...