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Relive The Sound Of Music With Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will offer exclusive performances by the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp whose story inspired The Sound of Music and instilled an imaginative musical appreciation in an entire generation. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will offer exclusive performances by the granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp whose story inspired The Sound of Music and instilled an imaginative musical appreciation in an entire generation. Elisabeth von Trapp will share the “sounds of music” with Uniworld’s...
Cuba Cruise Lets Kids Sail Free
Cuba Cruise has launched several travel deals designed to entice last minute vacationers to the sunny Caribbean island all March long. Cuba Cruise’s “Kids Sail Free” offer is back for a limited time. The offer is valid on all sailings from March 1-24 and is combinable with the company’s “Buy 1, Get 1 Free” special promotion. For those needing time to find a flight, Cuba Cruise will hold cabins for seven days, giving families plenty of time to secure flights. For maximum convenience, guests can join the seven-night cruise every Monday in Havana, Cuba or Fridays in Montego...
Cruising To Success
In addition to complimentary educational sessions presented by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), Cruise Shipping Miami is offering travel agents free access to the industry’s largest and most prominent networking opportunity, a chance to walk the show floor all three days and admission to the March 11 Welcome Reception. The world’s premier cruise industry event is scheduled March 10-13 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Travel industry veteran and CLIA trainer Cella Baker will lead the two training sessions on March 13. The sessions are aimed at increasing cruise...
NCL Savings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its biggest sale of the year, the “Ultimate Freesome,” giving guests the opportunity to save more than $1,000 when they book a new cruise reservation on Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway from Feb. 27 through March 10. Guests who book a balcony or a mini-suite stateroom will receive a free Ultimate Dining Package; and guests who book a suite will receive a free Ultimate Dining Package, plus a free Ultimate Beverage Package. In addition, all new reservations will enjoy free balcony upgrades and receive an e-coupon book valued at more...
Autism On The Seas
Autism on the Seas (AotS), the leading travel organization catering to vacationers with autism and other developmental disabilities, has announced the introduction of the travel industry’s first “Autism Friendly” Certification Standard & Training Program for cruise lines. Royal Caribbean International is the first cruise line to receive certification from Autism on the Seas, thereby assisting with reasonable accommodations for inclusion and participation by guests with autism and developmental disabilities. The cruise line’s entire fleet is comprised of Bronze Level...
Encore Online
The 2015 edition of Encore Cruises’ new Cruise Magazine is now available online at EncoreCruises.com and is set to hit agency shelves during the first week of March. Featuring beautiful imagery and lots of information, the new magazine “not only provides customers with the information they need to plan their next cruise vacation, but is also an outstanding piece that they will enjoy reading from front to back,” says Amr Younes, vice-president, Encore Cruises. “We wanted to tell customers about the many ships, itineraries and destinations they can see and experience on a...
Hornblower Set For Inaugural Niagara Cruise Season
Despite harsh winter weather conditions, Hornblower Niagara Cruises -- taking over for Maid of the Mist in Niagara Falls -- has completed assembly on half of its fleet in preparation for the tour operator’s inaugural spring launch. At its dock on the Niagara River, Hornblower has assembled one of the two catamarans that will ferry visitors to the base of the Horseshoe Falls for a unique view from the base of the Falls. The second catamaran will complete assembly in the next two weeks before undergoing final preparations for the official launch. “The [700-passenger] catamarans...
Adventurous Savings
G Adventures is offering an early booking bonus for travellers looking to secure their place on West Africa cruise expeditions in April 2015. Agents' clients receive 20% off on the 32-day sailing from Cape Town to Marrakech with promo code G14WAF20EBB. Travellers save 15% on the 18-day sailing from Cape Town to Accra and 17-day sailing from Accra to Marrakech with promo code G14WAF15EBB. To take advantage of the early booking bonus, bookings must be made by April 30, 2014. Rich Heller, marine product manager, G Adventures, said: "The MS Expedition visits 14 countries on the 32-day...