Cruise
Royal Caribbean Unveils The Ultimate Abyss
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled the first look at the highly anticipated The Ultimate Abyss – the tallest slide at sea, which officials say will intimidate the bravest of guests and challenge them to prove their courage aboard Harmony of the Seas when it debuts in May. Towering more than 150 feet above sea level, overlooking the AquaTheater at the aft of the ship, the pair of side-by-side slides will release adrenalin-seeking travellers into a chilling 100 foot drop that twists and turns in a serpentine-like movement as they slide nine miles an hour, approximately, from...
PONANT Expands 2016/2017 Winter Collection
PONANT continues to expand its portfolio of destinations as it sets sail for Africa and the Indian Ocean to explore two new destinations in its Winter 2016/2017 collection of Caribbean, Latin America, Pacific, Asia and Antarctic cruises. In March 2017, a new itinerary from Cape Horn to Cape of Good Hope will see passengers able to discover spectacular scenery and wildlife. From the edge of the White Continent, passengers on Le Lyrial, Ponant's newest ship, will sail through the Falkland Islands and South Georgia to the Tristan da Cunha archipelago (British Overseas Territories) and on...
Avalon Cruise Discounts Set To Expire
Avalon Waterways is reminding agents that its early booking bonuses are set to expire Jan. 5. In Europe, guests can save a minimum of $225 on all cruises, up to $1,660 on select cruises; or save the single supplement on select cruises. In Southeast Asia, save 10% on all Vietnam and Cambodia cruises on the Mekong, as well as Myanmar’s Irrawaddy River, or waive the single supplement on select Irrawaddy sailings. And, when you book your clients’ flights with Avalon to coincide with cruise start/end dates, they’ll also receive free airport transfers in...
Spotlight on Uniworld
Uniworld president Guy Young is spending Christmas in Toronto this year and took time to drop by the PressToday offices yesterday to update the trade on happenings at the luxury river cruise line. The big news for 2016, says Young, is the line's new India program, which is proving popular and already 85% sold out. Young said the Uniworld program is a great way to see this unique destination with guests getting to spend five nights on land (staying in opulent five-star hotels) before setting out on a seven-night sailing on the Ganges River. “It's a great curriculum and doing very...
Crystal Esprit Christened in the Seychelles
Crystal Cruises officially welcomed Crystal Esprit to its fleet Dec. 20 as the sleek yacht was christened in an elegant ceremony held at Eden Island Marina in Mahé, Victoria, Seychelles. Crystal president and CEO Edie Rodriguez welcomed a distinguished audience of local dignitaries, yacht guests, travel partners and professionals and executives from the line’s new parent company, Genting Hong Kong (GHK), for a day of celebration, as Esprit marks the beginning of one of the most significant brand expansions in luxury travel and hospitality history. On hand to christen Crystal...
NCL Has Exclusive Air Deal for Canadians
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced a special bundle offer exclusively for Canadians interested in sailing aboard Norwegian Escape or Norwegian Getaway. Norwegian’s “Air Deal” will allow guests to book their cruise vacation and include flights from Toronto on sailings from Jan. 23 through April 24. Sailing from Miami to St. Thomas, Tortola, and Nassau, Bahamas are available on the new Norwegian Escape, the largest in the NCL fleet. Those interested in exploring the Western Caribbean on Norwegian Getaway will sail from Miami to Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand...
Costa Returns to Port Everglades
Costa Cruises returned to Broward County's Port Everglades yesterday (Dec. 21) with an inaugural call by the 2,260-passenger Costa Deliziosa. Costa has sailed from Port Everglades since the 1960s and is returning for the winter season following a four-year hiatus. Costa Deliziosa entered service in 2010 and features stylish Italian décor such as various types of marbles, granite, mother-of-pearl and Murano glass. The 92,600-gross-ton ship has four restaurants, three pools, 11 bars, the Samsara Spa and a 4-D...
Cuba Cruise Now Offering Passengers Travel Insurance
Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises has added an additional service for passengers – the convenience of purchasing travel insurance simultaneously with their booking. Travel medical insurance is mandatory for all visitors to Cuba and Cuba Cruise is now offering it at what it says are competitive rates “to ensure its passengers enjoy a flawless and comfortable cruise.” The insurance is from Mondial Assistance Group and is offered at an introductory rate of $5 per person per day for eight days, or $40 for the duration of the cruise. The insurance covers Cuba Cruise passengers both...