Cruise
Discovering Nova Scotia with Nova Star
Fall is perhaps the best time to visit Nova Scotia, and Nova Star Cruises offers a series of value vacation packages that make it easy to plan a fall getaway and enjoy the best that Nova Scotia has to offer. Nova Star Discovery packages include round-trip on the Nova Star cruise ferry with vehicle transport, and a cabin on the overnight voyage, plus lodging at leading hotels and resorts. Besides delivering significant value compared to booking ferry passage and lodging separately, Nova Star Discovery packages take the guesswork out of planning a trip to Nova Scotia by providing...
Celestyal Expands Fleet
Celestyal Cruises has introduced a new ship to its fleet, the Celestyal Nefeli, a 400-cabin vessel that will replace the Celestyal Odyssey in the Eastern Mediterranean. Named for the Greek goddess of hospitality, the Celestyal Nefeli will sail Celestyal’s popular itineraries for the next two years, with embarkation from Turkey. According to officials, like its fleet mates, Celestyal Crystal and Celestyal Olympia, Nefeli is the perfect size for docking in the smaller, unique harbours throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. Since 2014, Celestyal has added 15 new destinations, which...
On Shore With Royal Caribbean
With the recent introduction of an expanded shore excursion program, Royal Caribbean is now making it easier than ever for agents to help plan their client’s vacation with a new web site dedicated to shore excursions. The online one-stop shop provides fast and convenient access to all the latest information on shore excursions. Agents can learn about Royal Caribbean’s commission program as well as have access to marketing resources such as tour clips and photography to help plan their clients’ personalized experiences while onboard Royal Caribbean. Available features include:...
Silver Cloud to Join Silversea’s Expedition Fleet
Silversea Cruises has plans to convert Silver Cloud into an ice-class ship and move the ship to its luxury expedition fleet in November 2017. Destined mostly for polar waters, the 296-guest ship that launched the ultra-luxury cruise line will be converted into an ice-class ship during an extensive refurbishment scheduled to start in August 2017. As an expedition ship, the all-suite Silver Cloud will accommodate 260 guests and also sail on itineraries to non-polar regions. When sailing Arctic and Antarctic itineraries, the guest complement will be restricted to 200. Silversea is a...
Encore, Royal Caribbean Giving Away Apple Gift Cards
Encore Cruises and Royal Caribbean International have launched a “Summer Splash” special offer – for both agents and consumers – but hurry, it ends today (Sept. 21). Consumers can take advantage of a special onboard credit when booking any Royal Caribbean six- to nine-night Caribbean, Europe or Alaska sailing departing between May 1 and Sept. 30, 2016. The onboard credit is US$100 for any category. Additionally, sailings on the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas qualify for an extra US$100. And, this offer is combinable with Royal Caribbean’s current BOGO offer. As...
Avalon Trims 2016 Pricing
Avalon Waterways is making it easier for travellers to try their hand at river cruising with an array of savings applicable for agents booking clients on 2016 sailings by Nov. 10. Savings include $830 off select European cruises and $275 off all other Europe itineraries. In total, Avalon will host 25 itineraries in Europe in 2016 ranging from eight to 24 days, all featuring a selection of pre- and post-cruise land tours. Canadians can also save 10% off any of the company’s Mekong & Irrawaddy cruises in southeast Asia. Elsewhere, the company is offering 5% off its cruises in...
Fly For Free With Scenic
Scenic is rewarding travellers who plan ahead and book its 11- and 12-day Bordeaux sailings by Oct. 31 with free international air from dozens of major Canadian and US gateways. The offer applies to all categories of accommodation with fares ranging from $6,030 to $10,160 per person, double. The two itineraries are identical with the exception of an overnight Paris hotel stay on the 12-day version. Following a day of exploring Paris and an evening reception at the Paris Westin Hotel, guests depart the next morning on the high-speed Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) for Bordeaux and...
Anthem Brings DreamWorks Experience to Sea
When Anthem of the Seas arrives into the New York harbor this fall it will bring with it a familiar cast of DreamWorks Animation characters, including Po of Kung Fu Panda, Shrek, Fiona and Puss In Boots of Shrek, and Alex the Lion, Gloria the Hippo, King Julien and the Penguins from Madagascar – all joining Anthem as it begins sailing from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ. Guests on Anthem can enjoy events and activities based on DreamWorks Animation's popular feature-film characters, including a DreamWorks Character breakfast in the main dining room, “meet and greet”...