Cruise
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Cruisers should get their Fins Up and shakers of salt ready, as the first-ever floating Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville restaurant and 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar will soon set sail onboard the all-new Norwegian Escape. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings CEO Kevin Sheehan announced the news at a company-wide event, with the help of a very special guest – the legendary Jimmy Buffett who performed for the crowd. Norwegian’s exclusive partnership with Margaritaville Holdings LLC extends to Norwegian’s island destinations including the new Harvest Caye in Belize and Great Stirrup Cay,...
Carnival to Offer Unique, Longer Length Voyages
Carnival Cruise Lines is set to offer a special series 10- to 14-day voyages on six different ships between October 2015 and February 2016 that feature extended calls at destinations throughout the Caribbean, Bermuda, Mexican Riviera and The Bahamas. Reservations are open on 11 different voyages offered on Carnival Miracle, Carnival Dream, Carnival Glory and Carnival Sunshine which depart from Long Beach, Calif., Port Canaveral, Fla., San Juan, Miami, and New Orleans and visit more than two dozen tropical destinations, including less travelled ports like Bonaire, Martinique, Dominica,...
Carnival Orders Two New Ships
Carnival Corporation & plc has placed new cruise ship orders with Fincantieri for two of its brands – Carnival Cruise Line and Holland America Line. Carnival Cruise Line's as-yet-unnamed 3,954-passenger vessel, which is the 26th ship in the line's fleet, will offer many of the newest and most popular features from Carnival's current ships, along with several innovations that will be exclusive to this vessel. The delivery date for the new cruise ship is scheduled for March 2018. Homeport and itinerary information will be announced at a later date. The new ship will be a sister...
US, Cuba Chart New Course
The announcement that the US and Cuba will be re-establishing diplomatic relations yesterday [Dec. 17, 2014], has created quite a buzz in the travel industry in Canada. But before everyone whips themselves into a panic, take note of the fact that even with the changes that have been announced, Americans still cannot travel freely to Cuba at this point in time – although that day is clearly coming. In reaction to the announcement, officials at Canadian-owned Cuba Cruise indicated that while unlicensed U.S. tourist travel remains banned, the company anticipates increased bookings from...
Carnival Names Duffy New President
Christine Duffy has been named the new president of Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) – which has 24 ships and is the largest of Carnival's nine brands. Duffy, who is currently the president and CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), will take over her new responsibilities on Feb. 1, 2015 and in her new capacity will report to Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corp. & Plc. “Christine is one of the most respected and dynamic leaders in the travel industry,” Donald said in announcing her appointment. “She brings a wealth of experience to Carnival Cruise Line that...
Last Chance to Sail Away with MSC Divina
It's your last chance to enter to win a week-long Caribbean cruise for two aboard the MSC Divina. Discover luxury cruising for yourself as Sunwing Vacations sends the lucky travel agent winner, plus a guest, to set sail aboard the MSC Divina in a Balcony Fantastica stateroom. The prize also includes round trip airfare and airport transfers. The MSC Divina is the star of the MSC fleet, and it's not hard to see why with comforts and conveniences to suit every the tastes of every traveller. Amenities include Broadway-style theatre; infinity pool; water park; kid's club; Aurea spa;...
Sail and Save with Avalon
Avalon Waterways has put select 2015 European departures on sale with discounts ranging from $150 to $1,000 per person. Or, for solo travellers, the company has waived the single supplement on many cruises – representing a savings of up to $4,106. Or book any European cruise with Avalon on an air-inclusive basis and enjoy a $250 air credit towards your flight. To benefit from any of these cruise discounts, bookings and deposits must be made by Jan....
Cuba Cruise Set for New Season
The Cristal cruise vessel has arrived in the Caribbean for the launch of Cuba Cruise’s 2014/2015 season. The premier cruise of the season will depart from Montego Bay on Dec. 19, visiting six ports of call and exploring the island’s most iconic destinations like Havana and Santiago de Cuba, as well as hidden treasures like Punta Frances on the idyllic Isla de la Juventud. “The cruise vessel has made an incredible journey from Greece and we’re all very excited to launch the first cruise of the season,” says Dugald Wells, Cuba Cruise president. “Cuba is once again...