In celebration of the launch of Carnival Freedom’s new schedule from Galveston kicking off in February 2015 – the line’s third year-round ship based in the Lone Star state -- the company is offering travel agents a special triple point booking opportunity in its Travel Agent Rewards Program.
Through July 31, agents may earn 450 points (compared to the standard 150 points for new online bookings) through 2016 for all “Fun Ship” departures from Texas.
Carnival’s Travel Agent Rewards program enables agents to earn points for the activities they do every day in working with...
Windstar Cruises is celebrating the Fourth of July with special savings on select sailings.
Cruises are available from US$1,776 on select voyages until July 11. Additionally, select Asia voyages include a US$1,000 airfare credit per...
While millions of fans immerse themselves in the fourth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones television series, Crystal Cruises has unveiled a new Thrones-focused Crystal Adventure in the show’s key filming location, Northern Ireland.
Crystal guests will explore several iconic production locations near Belfast, where they will step into mythical medieval life, shooting arrows, taking photographs with show costumes, and learning how real, centuries-old castles and towers are transformed into sets for the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. The half-day excursion is offered with an Aug. 24,...
Scenic Tours has launched its 144-page 2015 brochure detailing all of its all-inclusive offerings -- including new France itineraries and accompanying excursions such as a private soiree in a majestic Médoc Château.
Two new ships – Scenic Opal and Scenic Jasper – will usher in the next generation of “Space-Ships” when they join Scenic’s fleet next year. These third-generation ships will carry on Scenic’s tradition of ship amenities, as well as a new split pool concept on the sun deck -- a vitality pool for those wishing a relaxing spell in warm water, plus one equipped...
AmaWaterways has unveiled details of its newest custom-designed vessel, AmaDara, which will enhance the line’s Vietnam, Cambodia & The Riches of The Mekong program in 2015.
AmaDara is slated to make its anticipated debut with an inaugural sailing Aug. 17, 2015 and will join its sister ship AmaLotus in offering 16-day river cruises on the fabled Mekong in 2015 and 2016. Both ships sail as part of the AmaVoyages program, an extension of AmaWaterways’ core product line that delivers the highest standards available for travel in remote, undiscovered destinations.
AmaWaterways’...
Silversea Cruises has expanded its Silver Select promotion beyond Alaska and the Mediterranean to include select voyages in the Caribbean.
The Silver Select promotion enables guests to personalize their voyage with a choice of three enticing offers: a two-category suite upgrade, a $500 per person credit towards the purchase of the Silver Sky air program, or a $500 per person onboard credit that can be used for shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty restaurants and more.
Silver Select is available on new bookings made by Aug. 31 for select voyages sailing in the Caribbean,...
Celebrity Cruises has announced the launch of its 2015 “All-Included” Caribbean cruise vacations, featuring four new Canadian departure cities following the success of the program from Hamilton, Ont. and Ottawa this year.
Non-stop vacations from London, Ont., Quebec City, Que., Moncton, N.B., and Halifax are scheduled to set sail weekly from Feb. 7 to April 12.
Celebrity has also expanded guests’ options from the Saturday departure introduced in 2014 from Hamilton and Ottawa by adding a second departure on Sunday with an alternative itinerary.
“Canadians have long been...
With the summer travel season in full swing, Carnival Cruise Lines has enhanced its family friendly offerings with the introduction of the new Dr. Seuss Bookville family reading venue and Camp Ocean marine-themed children’s program on Carnival Freedom.
Recently debuting on Carnival Freedom following a multi-million-dollar makeover, Dr. Seuss Bookville and Camp Ocean features more than 200 new ocean-inspired activities as part of a fleet-wide rollout of new children’s programming designed to build upon Carnival’s position as the family cruise leader. Carnival hosts more than...
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region and establishing an office in Hong Kong, augmenting the cruise company’s already established Chinese offices in Beijing and Shanghai. The cruise company also unveiled the summer 2015 cruise season for Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas, which will homeport in “Asia’s World City.”
“As a global industry leader, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is committed to pursuing the exciting strategic opportunity that Asia in general and China in particular represent,” said Adam Goldstein,...
The Princess Cruises and Cunard Line sales team has appointed Christine Kelly as the new business development manager to support travel agents in eastern Canada.
With extensive knowledge in front line sales, Kelly will oversee Toronto east, eastern Ontario and Atlantic Canada (excluding New Brunswick).
Kelly most previously worked at Expedia CruiseShipCenters as a Franchise Developments Manager assisting franchises with goal development and marketing plan creation and implementation. Prior to that, she managed the marketing for one of the top Expedia CruiseShipCenters stores, which...