Cruise
HAL Unveils 2016 Itineraries for New Koningsdam
In summer 2016, Holland America Line’s newest ship, Koningsdam, will debut a series of northern Europe and Baltic cruises as part of the line’s robust Europe season that features seven ships sailing throughout the region. Koningsdam’s summer itineraries – and all of Holland America Line’s 2016 summer Europe sailings – are now available for booking. Following a series of previously announced seven- and 12-day Premiere Sailings from Feb. 20 through April in the Mediterranean, the ship will reposition from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, to its summer homeport of Amsterdam,...
Scenic Unveils 2016 Offerings
Scenic Cruises has unveiled its 2016 season offerings, detailed in an 84-page Preview Brochure – http://www.scenictours.com/brochures . Rewarding those who plan ahead, Scenic is offering early bookers the chance to pay 2015 fares on 2016 sailings, best fare guarantees, the best suite choices, more choices in departure dates and special savings consisting of free flights or up to $2,000 off per couple (depending on dates and chosen itinerary). Scenic is launching two new, third-generation “Space-Ships” this spring, featuring suites up to 50% larger than the industry standard,...
Encore Puts Europe On ‘Sail’
Encore Cruises' newest promotion – “The Great European Cruise Sail” – offers travellers a $200 hotel discount. The offer is applicable on all new bookings made by March 31 with select Encore cruise line partners. When clients book a 2015 Europe cruise of seven nights or longer, in an oceanview stateroom or above, together with air and hotel through Encore, they will receive a $200 hotel discount. And, agents receive a special $50 bonus commission. The offer is combinable with any other cruise line promotion. Agents must call in to...
Cuba Cruise Expands 2015/16 Options
Hot on the heels of another successful season, its second, Cuba Cruise has announced details about its return next winter, as well as a new itinerary. For its 2015/2016 season, Cuba Cruise will offer two full days in Havana, Cuba’s vibrant capital city, and a new port of call in Maria la Gorda. Travellers can join the cruise in Montego Bay, Jamaica or Havana every week from Dec. 18 to March 21, 2016. Bookings are now open and rates start at $849 (taxes and port fees included). “From when we first launched in 2013 to this year’s US/Cuba announcement, it has been one incredible...
Boomerang Teams Up With Princess Cruises
Boomerang Tours has partnered with Princess Cruises to offer five land and cruise packages that include pre- or post-cruise touring as well as transfers. Taking a comprehensive Boomerang Tours package in Australia, New Zealand or the South Pacific, and cruising with partner Princess Cruises, Boomerang is allowing customers to see and do it all while also taking advantage of some early booking rates currently available with Princess. These include: A 19-night Tahiti & Hawaii cruise package that visits Tahiti, Papeete, Moorea, Bora Bora, Hilo, Honolulu, Maui and Los Angeles....
A Medal For Its Efforts
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has awarded Squamish-based, cruise specialist One Ocean Expeditions with a commemorative medal for company's tremendous involvement in the Victoria Strait Expedition. The Erebus medal, named after the HMS Erebus, one of Sir John Franklin’s vessels found during the summer 2014 expedition was specially created to commemorate the event. The one of a kind medal was awarded to key leaders that contributed to the success of the remarkable undertaking and most important archaeological discovery in Canadian history. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and...
Adventure Canada Unveils 2016 Expeditions
Adventure Canada – which specializes in small-ship and land-based expeditions to the Canadian Arctic, east coast regions and Greenland – has released its 2016 line-up of expedition cruises. Travellers can will be able to enjoy the adventure company’s signature voyages from 2015, along with the return of expeditions to Sable Island, from June 11 to June 16, 2016, Arctic Safari, August 4 to August 15, 2016, and Greenland & Wild Labrador, June 29 to July 11, 2016. Adventure Canada's CEO, Cedar Swan said: “We whole-heartedly welcome guest, travel agent, and partner feedback –...
Royal Caribbean Sets A Course For Adventure
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled its 2016 Europe and Alaska cruises. The Europe program will feature eight of the region's with its ships sailing from six European homeports and calling at 80 destinations in 27 countries throughout the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Four of the Europe ships will be new to the region, and Royal Caribbean's third Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, will sail its inaugural season from Barcelona, while Independence of the Seas returns to Southampton. Perfect for family travel in Alaska, Explorer of the Seas will...