Cruise
NCL Unveils New Affinity Group Program
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a new Affinity Groups Program for the North American market. The new program will see NCL providing affinity groups with more choices to allow greater customization based on the type of group booked, as well as the most attractive tour conductor policy in the industry. Effective for bookings beginning Dec. 1, 2015 for sailings Jan. 1, 2016 and beyond, the new program offers the strongest guaranteed amenities for the life of the group, along with highly flexible amenity options and a tour conductor policy that rewards partners for genuine...
Cruise Lines Put Health On The Itinerary
Cruise lines have certainly adapted their product over the years and to no one's surprise, they've certainly taken advantage of the health-conscious travel trends that have become a big deal for travellers. Today, cruise companies offer a range of specialty cruises focused on everything from well-being to onboard spa treatments and a host of other options to help passengers stay fit and healthy on their sailings. And with October being National Plan a Cruise Month, CLIA is offering a number of tips on the healthy options that passengers can take advantage of on their...
Uniworld Charts A Course To India
Beginning January 2016, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will set sail on the rivers of India, with passengers sailing aboard the brand, new Ganges Voyager II. The 56-passenger, all-suite vessel will sail the Ganges River as part of Uniworld's the 13-day “India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges,” itinerary. Those sailings will feature a seven night cruise and five nights in Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Highlights of the cruise include Delhi's Humayun's Tomb, the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, Jaipur's City Palace, Mother Theresa's home and...
Uniworld To Launch Its Newest in India
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will launch its newest luxury river cruise ship, the Ganges Voyager II, in India in January 2016. The 56-passenger, all-suite vessel will sail India’s Ganges River on Uniworld’s newest itinerary, the 13-day “India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges,” featuring a seven-night cruise and five nights in Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Highlights include Delhi’s Humayun’s Tomb, the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, Jaipur’s City Palace, Mother Theresa’s home and tomb in Kolkata, Verdic temple in...
Princess Gets Majestic
Princess Cruises reports its new ship now under construction, a sister ship to Royal Princess and Regal Princess, will be named Majestic Princess. The new ship will be based in China year-round beginning in summer 2017 and become the first vessel built specifically for Chinese guests incorporating a unique blend of international and Chinese features. “Royal Princess and Regal Princess were named after iconic previous vessels, while Majestic Princess will carry a name that was chosen by our global employees,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “The name Majestic...
Groupe Artemis Acquires PONANT
Groupe Artemis, holding company of the Pinault family, which owns auction house Christie's and controls the company behind such fashion brands as Gucci and Saint-Laurent, has completed an acquisition of French-flagged cruise line PONANT from private equity firm Bridgepoint. Founded in 1988 and based in Marseille, PONANT offers luxury cruise itineraries all over the world, including polar expeditions. “In the last three years, together we [Bridgeport] have launched and financed new ships, opened new offices in Australia and China, and acquired a leading player in the American...
Disney Cruise Line Unveils 2017 Schedule
Disney Cruise Line will return to favourite destinations in the Caribbean and the Bahamas in 2017, offering a variety of itineraries, most from Florida ports. Limited-time engagements in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Galveston, Texas, complete the line-up for the first part of the year. Most cruises feature a stop at Castaway Cay, Disney’s private island reserved exclusively for Disney guests. With three Disney ships in port and cruise lengths spanning three, four and seven nights, travellers looking for a Disney Cruise Line getaway in early 2017 have a full menu of options from Port...
Change Abounds At Cuba Cruise
Since last year’s successful second season of operations, Cuba Cruise has seen a vast change in political climate, reports western editor, Ted Davis in this week's digital edition of Travel Courier. That is, Cuba is now increasingly on the radar of American travellers, and Cuba Cruise is proving to be a popular way to reach and experience the once-reclusive island nation. A thawing in the diplomatic relationship between Cuba and the United States is starting to open the door to American tourism to Cuba, although those visits are still restricted. As such, early bookings on the...