Cruise
Habsburg Descendent Named Uniworld Godmother
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced a royal godmother for its third Super Ship, S.S. Maria Theresa, debuting this spring. A direct descendent of the great Maria Theresa of the powerful Habsburg-Lothringen dynasty, Princess Anita von Hohenberg – great-granddaughter of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie von Hohenberg – will christen her ancestor’s namesake ship on March 26 in Amsterdam. Princess Anita comes from a long line of Habsburgs, one of Europe’s oldest sovereign families, dating back to the 15th century. “It’s a great honour for me...
Regent Introduces Seven Seas Explorer
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is set to take luxury at sea to a new level with the launch of Seven Seas Explorer, featuring an opulent 3,875-square-foot suite, extravagantly designed lounges and showplaces, as well as lavish gourmet restaurants. Debuting in summer 2016, the 56,000 gross-registered ton, all-suite, all-balcony ship will carry just 750 guests, boasting the highest space ratio in the cruise industry. “We set a high benchmark for Seven Seas Explorer, not only to build a ship that far surpasses the current standard in luxury cruising, but to design a ship that will be...
New Nile River Cruise
Tom Harper River Journeys' newest addition to its repertoire of epic river cruises is Egypt. The 12-day adventure has the best of Egypt’s sites, including a seven-night cruise on the Nile, visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and tomb of Tutankhamen, Philae Temple, the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, Abu Simbel and an array of other UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Journeying from one ancient wonder to another aboard a deluxe Nile River cruiser is the perfect way to explore Egypt and its mysteries in comfort and style, with all meals, 22 excursions and 11 cultural...
Windstar Introduces New ‘Island Experiences’
Windstar Cruises has launched its new Island Experiences in the Caribbean, part of its complimentary “Private Event” program being introduced around the world this year. The new Island Experience is designed to treat guests to the feeling of having their “own private island” for the day, and is offered on every Windstar Caribbean itinerary. The cruise line's inaugural Island Experience debuts on the Jan. 31 voyage of the Yachtsman’s Caribbean with special celebrity guest Olympic legend Mark Spitz, best known for his astonishing win of seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympic...
Azamara Unveils 2017 Voyages
Azamara Club Cruises has unveiled its 2017 itineraries. In 2017, Azamara will offer 65 voyages to 203 ports in 68 countries, including the addition of four new ports – Kaikoura, New Zealand; Mahe, Seychelles; Yucatan, Mexico and George Town, Grand Cayman. Azamara will introduce new voyages including Australia to Asia, Southern California to South Beach and Pearls Along the Indian Ocean, and also revisit such favourites as the Monaco Grand Prix or take A Look Back in History, which cruises through Normandy, Holland, and Germany. With longer stays in port overnight and night...
Arison Takes Helm of FCCA Executive Committee
The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) has announced the appointment of its new executive committee chairman – Micky Arison, Carnival Corporation & plc chairman. He takes the reins from Kevin Sheehan, past-president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., who served as FCCA chairman for the last five years and proved crucial to growing the FCCA Platinum Membership program and further developing relationships with destinations. “I am honoured and excited to again serve as the FCCA executive committee chairman,” said Arison. “My past tenure showed the...
Princess Launches ‘Come Back New’ Campaign
To ring in the new year Princess Cruises has launched a fresh advertising campaign designed to remind travellers of the memorable moments they can experience while taking a Princess vacation. The multi-million-dollar program comes on the heels of last year’s successful “come back new” marketing campaign that marked the return of the line’s advertising on television in more than a decade and reminded viewers that cruising can transform and enrich their lives. The new travel advertising campaign debuts at the beginning of “wave season” when many guests book their cruise...
Celebrity Toasts 25 Years
To celebrate a milestone anniversary, Celebrity Cruises has kicked off 2015 with a lineup of exclusive surprises to thank travel partners and guests for their support. Through Jan. 30, Celebrity will share the excitement with 25 daily surprises in the form of VISA gift cards. Agents will also have a chance to win the campaign's grand prize – an inclusive VIP cruise vacation with Celebrity, complete with suite accommodations, round-trip air, a Classic Beverage Package, gratuities and $200 to indulge in amenities and offerings while at sea. “The culmination of 25 years has seen...