Cruise
Cuba Cruise Set For Second Season
Cuba Cruise is launching its second season with a holiday package that combines convenient charter flights, airport transfers, and seven-night circumnavigation cruise, that can be booked directly at http://www.yourcubacruise.com . Dugald Wells, Cuba Cruise president, said: “We’re proud to offer an exclusive and immersive way to experience Cuba like never before. With a successful launch year behind us, we’re continuing the momentum and creating superior options to make Cuba travel easier than ever. With our new air, land and sea package, you can easily book an unforgettable...
Cruising With Transat
Transat has launched its 2014-2016 Cruise Collection which offers a range of new experiences, along with the addition of two cruise lines, new itineraries and special offers. Annick Guérard, general manager, Transat Tours Canada, said: “More and more travellers are opting for cruises because of their comfort and itineraries that make it possible to discover several destinations on one trip. For this reason, Transat Holidays continues to expand its program by adding two new companies defined by their service quality.” To that end, Holland America Line and Croisières de France...
What’s In A Name
Costa Cruises' contest to name the godmother of Costa Diadema has drawn over 500 applicants. The Italian cruise line's newest flagship, the Regina del Mediterraneo or Queen of the Mediterranean, will be christened at a Nov. 7 ceremony in Genoa, Italy, and applicants from more than 50 different countries are vying to be named the event's guest of honour, la Madrina della Regina or Godmother of the Queen. In July, Costa Cruises invited female travel partners from around the world to submit their applications, which involved answering a questionnaire and providing a photograph. A...
Carnival Makes Changes In The UK
Carnival Corporation & plc has named David Dingle as the chairman of Carnival UK and it has promoted David Noyes -- currently executive vice president operations -- to the position of CEO, with operating responsibility for the UK-based brands P&O Cruises and Cunard Line. Dingle and Noyes will take up their new roles on Oct. 1, 2014 and will both report to Carnival Corporation & plc president and CEO Arnold Donald. In making the announcment, Donald said: “This move allows us to strengthen further our overall leadership in the critically important UK marketplace, while...
Blount Expands Its Options for 2015
Blount Small Ship Adventures has three new cruises for 2015. The itineraries, to begin next spring, include The Big Apple to the U.S. Capital: New York to D.C., D.C. to Boston and Two Nation Vacation: Maine & New Brunswick. On the new 2015 cruises, travellers can explore the best the Atlantic Coast has to offer, from major metropolises to seaside villages, all while enjoying Blount’s small ship intimacy. Guests who book by Oct. 31 will receive 15% off all 2015 cruises. The Big Apple to the U.S. Capital: New York to D.C. carries passengers from New York City to the D.C....
Nova Star Shortens 2014 Season
Nova Star Cruises Ltd. will shorten its 2014 sailing season and focus on preparation for the 2015 season. Nova Star will make its final 2014 sailing from Portland, Maine, on Oct. 13 and arrive in Yarmouth, N.S. On Oct. 14. The originally planned final sailing was Nov. 2. Nova Star Cruises is directly contacting individuals and companies with reservations after Oct. 14 to advise them of the change in schedule. The 650 impacted passengers will be provided with a full refund and either a free reservation for the remainder of this year or a 50% discount for the same booking in...
Book 10 And Sail For Free With Carnival
As part of a new “Reuniting for Fun” group promotion, Carnival Cruise Lines is waiving its initial deposit requirement for group bookings, as well as offering an enhanced free cruise berth program, through Sept. 30. Through the new promotion, an initial deposit will not be required for group bookings on departures between March 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016. In addition, Carnival is offering travel agents one free cruise berth for every 10 full fare guests berthed, compared to the line’s current policy of one free cruise berth for every 15 full fare guests berthed. As a special...
A Night at the Opera With Avalon
Canadian opera buffs have a treat in store for them next year: they’ll be able to indulge their passion on the first opera-themed cruise to be offered by Avalon Waterways. As well as onboard presentations and the opportunity to travel with fellow opera enthusiasts, the cruise aboard the Avalon Impression will be enhanced with performances by four emerging artists with Calgary Opera. The 13-day Blue Danube Discovery tour and cruise – from July 15-28 – begins with two nights in Budapest, then sets sail for seven nights towards Nuremberg and ends in Prague for three nights....