GLP Worldwide, the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, is offering a 5% early booking discount on all 2015 cruises to Europe, Vietnam and Cambodia and Africa. The 5% early booking discount applies to cruise only bookings (with deposit) made by July 31, 2014.
“Travel agents should be aware that many of the most popular cruises sell out over a year in advance so if they have clients or especially groups it’s important they book well ahead of the cruise date while getting an early bird discount, but also getting exactly what their clients are requesting,” said Alan Law,...
Delegate and visitor registration for the 2014 Cruise Shipping Miami conference and exhibition are now open. The 30th edition of the premier annual global cruise industry event is scheduled for March 10-13, 2014, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. For those seeking the most personalized service and highest degree of access to cruise line executives and conference speakers, the VIP All-Access Pass provides everything from complimentary valet parking and concierge service to access to all networking events, the VIP/Speakers Lounge and reserved seating at the State of the Industry...
Hurtigruten is opening a new Seattle-based office as it moves to establish a more robust North American presence. The company, which provides authentic Norwegian Sea voyages as well as expedition sailings to the remote regions of the Arctic and Antarctica, is taking a fully integrated approach to marketing, sales and reservations services, specifically designed for the world’s largest cruise market. Distribution will be spread through travel agents, tour operators and directly to the consumer.
Hurtigruten is also expanding its relationship with Global Voyages Group and has...
Oceania Cruises has introduced three new autumn Caribbean voyages aboard the Insignia for October and November 2014. As the line is experiencing exceptional demand for the tropics this autumn and winter, Insignia\'s previously published October and November 2014 sailing schedule has been amended.
Kunal S. Kamlani, president of Oceania Cruises, \"We are experiencing stronger than anticipated demand for our Caribbean itineraries for the late 2014 winter season. In order to meet the robust demand for next year, we have chosen to reposition Insignia to the Caribbean in mid-October after her...
Costa Cruises floated out its future flagship -- the US$739 million Costa Diadema -- on a technical launch from the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy recently. The 132,500-ton, 3,724-passenger ship is scheduled for delivery Oct. 30, 2014.
Michael Thamm, chief executive officer of Costa Crociere S.p.A, said, \"Costa Diadema will be our new flagship and our tangible commitment to the future success and growth of our company. She is the 10th cruise ship built in Italy by Fincantieri for Costa since 2000, with a total investment worth almost US$6.7 billion.\"
In winter 2014-2015, Costa...