Cruise
Crystal Expands Spiritual Offerings
With continued growing interest in its Jewish Heritage excursions, Crystal Cruises is expanding its spiritual offerings ashore for 2014 European cruises. In Istanbul, a new Crystal Adventure ashore -- offered with Crystal Serenity’s June 22 voyage -- explores the city’s storied Jewish history and some of the most enduring spiritual landmarks, including: !!! Centuries-old Jewish heritage, visiting Ahrida Synagogue – Istanbul’s oldest, dating back to the early 1400’s – boasting a refreshed splendour since its 1992 refurbishment; !!! Ashkenazi heritage, with visits to...
Cruising With A Theme With Un-Cruise Adventures
Travellers looking for that extra something special to spark their interest have more theme cruises to choose from in 2014-2015 with Un-Cruise Adventures' current lineup on its small ship cruises in Alaska, Mexico's Sea of Cortes, Columbia & Snake Rivers and coastal Washington. Planned themes include photography, marine biology, Lewis & Clark, Washington craft beer, Washington wine, and music/entertainment. Un-Cruise Adventures' CEO, Captain Dan Blanchard observes: "Theme cruises still include our promised program of activities, but we add in these extra elements for those that...
Something Special From European Waterways
Each year, Venice, Italy comes alive with a number of famous festivals and to coincide with these special events, European Waterways has announced special offers for July and August for 6-night cruises aboard the 20-person luxury hotel barge La Bella Vita that include $5,000 off full boat charters and $1,000 off per cabin for the July 13th and August 31st departures. As a result, European Waterways guests will be able to participate in one of these festivals, then enjoy a cruise across the Venetian Lagoon and up the Po Valley onboard La Bella Vita that includes tours of Chioggia,...
Windstar Cruising Into A New Era
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its redesigned its logo and brand insignia as part of a comprehensive plan to refine marketing communications. Inspired by Windstar's continued commitment to unique luxury travel, the new logo presents a polished new look to dramatize Windstar's casually elegant, yacht style experience in the luxury cruising industry. The logo's classic, serif typeface with a slightly taller initial capital letter is a modern interpretation of the elegant type styles closely associated with the yachting lifestyle. This is balanced by the flourish and star emblem. Placed...
Two HAL Ships to Return to Asia
From winter 2014 through spring 2015, Holland America Line (HAL) will have two ships exploring the mysteries and wonders of the Far East. The 1,432-passenger Volendam will sail a series of 14- to 17-day cruises and non-repeating itineraries, while the 1,404-passenger Rotterdam takes an epic 90-day “Passage to the Far East” journey. All of the cruises feature exotic ports of call with extended and overnight stays at some of Asia’s most iconic cities. The longer visits provide travellers ample time to explore the region’s extensive collection of historical and notable...
Silversea Unveils ‘Silver Select’
For a limited time, Silversea Cruises is offering a special booking incentive – Siliver Select -- exclusively in the Canadian and US markets. The new Silver Select promotion enables guests to personalize their voyage with three special offers: a two-category suite upgrade, a $500 p.p. credit towards the purchase of the Silver Sky air program, or a $500 p.p. onboard credit that can be used for shore excursions, spa treatments, specialty restaurants and more. Silver Select is available on new bookings made by June 30 for select voyages sailing this year in Alaska and the...
NCL Incentive
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is offering travellers the opportunity to take advantage of limited time savings on one of its seven-day inter-island cruises in Hawaii on board the newly refurbished Pride of America. Guests who book a new Hawaii cruise reservation, from April 28 through May 2, will receive $100 to spend on board, plus guests who book a Hawaii Cruise Tour will receive an additional $100 to spend on board. Air credits of up to $400, Military, Latitudes Rewards and AARP discounts may also apply to select sailings. The itinerary gives guests the opportunity to explore the...
Princess Unveils 2015 Japan Program
Demonstrating a continuing commitment to developing the Japan cruise market, Carnival Corporation has announced the 2015 Japan cruise program for Princess Cruises which features Diamond Princess returning for the line’s third season, and introduces new cruises as short as three nights to appeal to those local travellers seeking a quick getaway. Beginning next April, the Japanese-built Diamond Princess will once again offer a season sailing from the two home ports of Tokyo (Yokohama) and Kobe. During the four-month summer season the ship will offer 20 departures on a mix of...