Cruise
Hurtigruten Offers Antarctica Savings
Penguins are centre stage on Hurtigruten’s fall/winter lineup of MS Fram Antarctica sailings and the cruise company has introduced the addition of prime departures to its “Antarctica Cabin Guarantee” – saving guests up to 35% off regular fares. The Guarantee is being applied to select 2015/2016 season departures of the 20-day “Realm of the Great Explorers” and the 14-day “Land of the Penguins,” allowing for fares that start at $7,334 and $7,600 per person, double occupancy, respectively. The guest books the cabin category they prefer (Inside, Outside or Suite) and...
Discover The World With Silversea
Silversea Cruises is now accepting reservations for its World Cruise 2017 – an 116-day ocean voyage from San Francisco to Monte Carlo aboard Silver Whisper. The cruise will feature 62 destinations in 25 countries, with numerous late-night and overnight stays to allow ample time to take in all the sights, sounds, and flavours of great cities, great wine regions, and architectural spectacles both old and new. Departing Jan. 6, 2017, the all-suite Silver Whisper will sail from San Francisco Bay for the Hawaiian Islands and cross the International Date Line to the South Pacific, New...
‘Go Big, Go Better, Go Best’ With Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises is now providing guests with the flexibility to customize their vacation by bundling a variety of amenities into its cruise prices, with the option to create an all-inclusive offering. According to officials, “Go Big, Go Better, Go Best” is Celebrity’s biggest and boldest program to date. Travellers can choose their favourite “perks” from the following options – Classic Beverage Packages, unlimited Internet, prepaid tips and $150 in onboard credit per person: Go Big: One perk included; Go Better: Two perks included; Go Best: All perks are included, and...
Agents Can Earn Bonus $100 With GLP
GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours is offering agents up to $100 for new FIT bookings if booked by Aug. 31, on top of additional bonuses that can be earned through GLP's Prestige Plus Rewards program. “We truly value the business that travel agents bring to GLP Worldwide and we are more than pleased to offer them incentives and rewards for that business and loyalty,” said Alan Law, director of sales and marketing for GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “Agents can easily make extra cash in addition to the sizable commission they will earn on the cruise.” Agents...
Free Internet Coming to Majesty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International reports that due to popular demand, its Majesty of the Seas will continue to offer short cruises sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida, starting in summer 2016. Prior to its season in Port Canaveral where it will sail to The Bahamas, Majesty of the Seas will go into drydock for upgrades and to receive new onboard amenities. Included will be Voom, described as the fastest Internet at sea, which will be available free and unlimited exclusively for guests on Majesty of the Seas. Other new features to be introduced on include water slides, family...
Celebrity Adds Winnipeg to ‘All Included’ Program
Celebrity is once again expanding its “All Included” Caribbean cruise program with Winnipeg joining as a new point of departure for the packages that will take off and set sail weekly from Jan. 29 to April 3, 2016. This complements the original departure cities of Hamilton, Ont. and Ottawa that were joined by London (Ont.), Quebec City, Moncton, N.B. and Halifax in 2015. “Our continued expansion of the All Included program demonstrates our commitment to bringing Canadians cruise travel the way they prefer,” said Ken Brooks, Canadian sales director. “Celebrity’s All...
Avalon Delivers Special Interest Culinary Cruises
Thanks to an increased interest in themed cruises over the past five years, Avalon Waterways has tripled its culinary, wine and beer-themed offerings for 2016. The river cruise company is offering travellers six wine-themed itineraries, three beer-focused special interest cruises and one departure dedicated to helping travellers indulge their culinary cravings. “It’s no secret that one of the main reasons Canadians travel to Europe is for the food and wine,” says Avalon’s Stéphanie Bishop. “What a great way to combine a love of Europe with the experience of sailing past...
Chiang Named VP at Celestyal Cruises
As part of its ongoing expansion in Canada, Celestyal Cruises has appointed Christine Chiang to the new position of vice-president of sales and marketing in Canada. Chiang, a recognized expert in the Canadian tourism industry, will lead a core sales team in Canada to promote and sell the authentic Cuba Cruise brand, in addition to Celestyal’s signature Aegean and Adriatic cruise experiences. In addition to Chiang, the sales network for Celestyal Cruises in Canada includes: manager of tour operator and special interest accounts, Holly Varey; digital marketing manager, Dean de St....