Cruise
Carnival Giveaway
Carnival Cruise Lines is showing its appreciation to travel agents by giving them 25 complimentary cabins every day in October. To qualify, agents must be part of Carnival’s trade e-mail list, accessible through the line’s agent Internet portal, GoCCL.com. “Our complimentary cabin giveaways have been a huge hit with travel agents from a sales education standpoint as they offer them an opportunity to enjoy our product the way their clients would,” said Joni Rein, vice-president of worldwide sales. “Agents have told us they would like to see more of these giveaways and...
Royal Treatment
Air Canada Vacations has launched an exclusive, all-inclusive Caribbean cruise package with Princess Cruises, in celebration of the Regal Princess’ inaugural Caribbean season. Available for a limited time, the seven-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary aboard the Regal Princess includes non-stop return flights from Toronto or Montreal, stateroom (as selected), premium bar beverage package, all gratuities and round-trip transfers. Regal Princess departs from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Princess Cays, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. “A cruise holiday can give travellers the...
Royal Caribbean ‘WOW’ Sale
Royal Caribbean International has launched its annual “WOW Sale,” available through Oct. 1 and offering onboard credits of up to $200 per stateroom and reservations with a 50% reduced deposit. For all new individual and named group bookings made with required deposit through Oct. 1, guests can receive $50 onboard credit per stateroom for five-night and shorter itineraries, $100 onboard credit per stateroom for six- to nine-night itineraries, and $200 onboard credit per stateroom for 10-night and longer itineraries. Additionally, vacationers can reserve a stateroom with a 50%...
Registration Open for CLIA Cruise Week
Cruise Lines International Association has announced the opening of travel agent registration for CLIA Cruise Week, formerly known as National Cruise Vacation Week, to be held Oct. 6-13. The annual promotion is the cruise industry’s largest and most successful cruise promotion with participation by thousands of agents and agencies across Canada and the US and CLIA’s cruise line members. According to officials, CLIA Cruise Week transforms a critical sales period into a booking bonanza that means millions of dollars in cruise sales and commissions for the travel agent...
Earn 15% on Cuba Cruise Packages
Cuba Cruise has launched a new agent incentive program to promote its new holiday package combining non-stop charter flights, land transfers and seven-night cruise. Agents will receive a 15% commission for every Air, Land & Sea package they book through Oct. 17. Package rates range from $721 to $2,508 (plus $590 tax), depending on cabin selection, special promotions and sailing date. “We’re very excited to announce that agents and operators can now conveniently book air, cruise and transfers direct from our web site,” says Cuba Cruise president Dugald Wells. “Together,...
Costa Making Winter Warmer
Costa Cruises is offering free upgrades and reduced deposits when Costa Luminosa and Costa Mediterranea reposition to Miami, Florida in December to begin a series of 10-, 11- and 12-night cruises to the eastern, western and southern Caribbean. The complimentary upgrade on select dates allows passengers to sail in an oceanview cabin for the price of an interior or to book a verandah cabin for the price of an oceanview, with rates starting at $799 per person, double occupancy. Reduced deposits make it more affordable for travellers to book a cabin now in anticipation of their winter or...
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...