Cruise
Sacred Sailings
Goway has introduced a new river cruise option, offering travellers a chance to sail the Ganges, India’s most sacred river, on board the newly refurbished RV Rajmahal. “This is a great new product. River cruising has become increasingly popular and this is really one of the first river cruises of its kind to travel down the iconic Ganges,” says Maureen Atkinson, product and marketing manager for Goway Travel. The cruising experience allows passengers to see some cities typically not on most India itineraries due to accessibility, cities like Chandernagore, Hooghly, Nabadwip,...
NCL Uncovers Alaska
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has introduced limited time savings on sailings through Alaska. Travellers who book a new Alaska cruise reservation by July 26 can take advantage of the line’s “Kids Sail Free” offer, receive up to $200 to spend on board, plus free balcony upgrades. Thrill-seekers can pack up their sense of adventure and explore the stunning coastline; head deep into the frozen wilderness on an Alaska Cruisetour; take an exhilarating dog sledding tour and so much more while cruising through Alaska on board one of Norwegian’s three ships – Norwegian Sun,...
GLP Releases 2015 AMA Waterways Brochure
GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, has released AMA Waterways 2105 brochure highlighting Europe, Russia, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia cruises and land packages. “River cruising continues to be the biggest trend in cruising and agents reviewing this new brochure will have plenty of cruise options to offer their clients,” said Alan Law, director of sales and marketing for GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. The 2015 AMA Waterways brochure features many of the popular cruises it is renowned for including the Enchanting...
NCL Updates Smoking Policy
With the health and well-being of guests and crew in mind, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will institute changes to its smoking policy for all sailings on or after Nov. 1. The specific changes prohibit smoking on stateroom balconies and limit smoking in the casino to players. On Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway, smoking on The Waterfront will be permitted on the starboard side, except by the outdoor dining areas. Norwegian’s complete smoking policy can be found on the company’s web site – http://www.ncl.com...
Crystal to Sail Elusive Northwest Passage
Crystal Cruises is introducing a new expedition-style voyage traversing the Arctic Ocean via the legendary Northwest Passage – one so mysterious and remote (500 miles north of the Arctic Circle), that explorers spent centuries seeking the passage, until it was first completed successfully by Roald Amundsen just over 100 years ago. Crystal will be the first luxury cruise line to ever navigate the route, maneuvering through 900 miles of majestic waterways lined with spectacular glaciers, towering fjords, and vast unspoiled landscapes away from mainstream civilization and tourism, north...
Cunard Offers 5% Bonus Commission
Cunard Line is offering travel agents booking any of Queen Victoria's seven-, 14- or 21-day Mediterranean sailing in 2015 will receive a 5% bonus commission. The offer is valid for bookings made through Aug. 14. Queen Victoria Mediterranean sailings traverse the region with ports of call including Athens, Naples, Barcelona, Monte Carlo and...
NCL Orders Two New Ships
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has reached an agreement with MEYER WERFT GmbH of Germany to build two new Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships for delivery in the second quarter 2018 and the fourth quarter 2019. Each ship will be 164,600 gross tons and include 4,200 passenger berths. “Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway have proven themselves as industry game-changers and are extremely popular with our guests,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “It was only natural that we build on their success with this new ship order that further...
Cuba Cruise Offers Early Bird Discount
Cuba Cruise is offering travellers a 20% off Early Bird Discount, valid for bookings made up until July 31. Cuba Cruise, which launched in January 2013, offers seven-night circumnavigation sailings around Cuba. Guests can marvel at the famous Tropicana Cabaret in Havana, tour Fidel Castro’s childhood home near Holguin, savour a Cuba Libre on a historic palace rooftop in Cienfuegos, or enjoy a good book on the ship’s sun deck. “Our mission, first and foremost, is to help travellers discover the magic of Cuba,” says Dugald Wells, Cuba Cruise president. “We invite families,...