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Norwegian adds enhanced experiences to Bliss and Breakaway
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway will each undergo significant updates to offer more onboard guest experiences. These include a brand-new cinema and dining experience, Silver Screen Bistro; a new outdoor recreational concept, Horizon Park; as well as the extension of popular dining venues such as Cagney’s Steakhouse and Teppanyaki and expanded accommodations including The Haven by Norwegian. “At Norwegian Cruise Line, our guests and what they value most is critical in order for us to develop experiences. Our goal is to provide...
Cunard announces refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth for 2025
Cunard has announced a refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth, paving the way for her highly anticipated inaugural Caribbean program sailing from Miami and her debut Alaska season from Seattle in 2025. The luxurious 2,000 guest ship will undergo a significant refit from Feb. 25 to March 13, 2025, in Seatrium's Admiralty Yard in Singapore, preparing her for a new Alaska season from Seattle in June and a dazzling debut voyage from Miami to the Caribbean on Oct. 16. The Caribbean season will begin with a 12-night roundtrip sailing from Miami, offering guests the chance to...
HAL’s Wave Season offers include 50% reduced deposits and more
Holland America Line is cruising into the annual wave booking season with the “Start Your Journey Sale”. Travellers can now advantage of the cruise line’s wave offer and receive balcony upgrades, bonus amenities, reduced deposits and exceptional savings — with cruise fares starting at just $129 per person, per day. Running through Feb. 28, 2025, “Start Your Journey” provides guests who book select spring 2025 through spring 2026 cruises with the “Have It All” premium package, a free stateroom upgrade in select categories, reduced fares, free fares for kids and 50%...
Costa Cruises offering limited-time onboard credit on Mediterranean sailings
Costa Cruises is sailing through the holiday season with a bonus “gift” on select cruises throughout 2025. With the “Holiday Season” promotion, North American guests who book select Mediterranean itineraries by Jan. 12, 2025, will receive $100 per person onboard credit in balcony cabins or $50 per person onboard credit in ocean view and interior cabins, totalling up to $200 onboard credit per cabin. Explore the Med Travellers can explore the Mediterranean on seven-night itineraries departing from December 2024 through July 2025. Ships featured in the offer include...
Oceania’s New Year sale includes savings on 100+ sailings
Oceania Cruises is ushering in 2025 with unparalleled added value on more than 100 global voyages in 2025 and 2026. On bookings made from Dec. 11, 2024, through Jan. 31, 2025, travellers will receive up to a four-category stateroom upgrade, plus the choice of one amenity: free or reduced air, a premium drinks package (unlimited wine, beer and spirits) or a shipboard credit of up to $1,000 per stateroom. The extra amenity and the stateroom upgrade are available on a total of 105 global sailings - 79 in 2025 and 26 in 2026 - and offer guests up to $5,700 in additional value. About the...
Windstar Cruises unveils 2025 Mind, Body, and Spirit Collection Cruises
Windstar Cruises unveiled details of its new wellness-themed cruises for 2025 – the Mind, Body, and Spirit Collection. The new collection of cruises are designed for travellers interested in embracing a holistic approach to transforming their lives, these select cruises combine immersive travel experiences, mindfulness, exercise, and healthy diet options. Windstar’s Vice President of Sales Dianna Rom said that: “Combining health and wellness with travel is a growing market, and this is a shared interest that is perfect for organizing a group around.” Rom pointed out that:...
Celebrity sets a course to celebrate Christmas with new video
It has become an annual event as Celebrity Cruises team here in Canada sends Christmas greetings to all of its partners and friends in Canada in a special video message. Hosted by Celebrity’s Allan Brooks, who does his own ‘special’ rendition of Last Christmas, the Celebrity team across Canada offers their own Christmas messages. Check it out, just click the link below: https://celebritycruises.shufflrr.com/s/3b3388ea0fe0455292592b3b5fea19da#!/?fileId=220120001&slideNumber=1 Merry Christmas … Photo from Celebrity Cruises 2023 Christmas...
CLIA appoints Bud Darr as president & CEO
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)'s Global Executive Committee has appointed Charles “Bud” Darr as resident and CEO effective Feb. 3, 2025. Darr succeeds Kelly Craighead, who, earlier this year, announced her plans to leave the organization at year’s end. Darr returns to CLIA, having previously held the post of Senior Vice President of Technical and Regulatory Affairs from 2010 to 2017. He joins CLIA from MSC Group where he served as Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy and Government Affairs for more than seven years. He has also held positions within the...