Cruise
WORLD’S LARGEST CRUISE SALE UNDERWAY
Running from Oct. 20 until Oct. 27, the world’s largest cruise sale will feature special deals from all the different cruise lines and Encore Cruises is upping the ante with a “Book Now, Pay Later” incentive on select cruise lines for consumers and bonus Loyalty Points for agents. Many of Encore Cruises’ partners will be featuring deals to celebrate Cruise Week, most of which can be combined with the “Book Now, Pay Later” and bonus Loyalty Points offers. They include: !!! Carnival: Save up to $200 off Fun Select Rates per stateroom, up to $200 onboard credit (OBC), and best...
REGAL PRINCESS TO DEBUT EARLY
Regal Princess will make its debut next year earlier than originally announced, with Princess Cruises adding two new sailings to its maiden schedule. The ship’s first voyage, which was previously scheduled for June 2, will now be May 20, 2014. Passengers can select from two new week-long Mediterranean cruises travelling between Venice and Athens. The two new Regal Princess Mediterranean cruises are: May 20, 2014 (new maiden voyage) — Seven-day cruise from Venice to Athens including stops in Corfu, Mykonos and an overnight call in Istanbul; May 27, 2014 — Six-day cruise from Athens to...
CARNIVAL OFFERS AGENTS BONUS REWARDS
In conjunction with National Cruise Vacation Week, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering travel agents a special promotion awarding 3,000 points per booking -- 20 times the normal 150 point value for a new booking -- in its Travel Agent Rewards program for all new 2014 bookings made during NCVW, which runs Oct. 20-27. Agents who enter their bookings in the Rewards Program will automatically receive the additional bonus points and also will be entered to win a free seven-day cruise awarded each day during National Cruise Vacation Week. Winners of the free cruise drawing will be selected at...
CRUISE STRATEGIES APPOINTMENT
Kim Barbisan has been appointed to the role of director of sales, Eastern Canada, at Cruise Strategies Ltd. Her territory encompasses Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces. Barbisan will also work closely with the company’s brand marketing managers in the Toronto office. She joins Cruise Strategies with more than 30 years of extensive and broad experience garnered from years as a retail travel professional, in national accounts at two major companies and also with her recent tenure as an area sales manager for Air Canada Vacations. Barbisan can be reached at...
CRUISING WITH ACV
Air Canada Vacations’ 2014-15 Cruise Collection is now available. Agents and clients can explore 84 pages of popular itineraries in sought-after cruise destinations, featuring 14 cruise line partners and highlights of their newest ships. User-friendly tools such as Cruising-At-A-Glance and Flying-At-A-Glance are also available. New this year are optional pre- and post-hotel stays, including city tours in Copenhagen, New York, Barcelona, Orlando and more. Travellers booking an air and cruise vacation by Dec. 15 can save up to $150 per couple in addition to receiving 2,000 bonus Aeroplan...
SAVE WITH HAL
Holland America Line is planning special promotions for the third National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) that runs Oct. 20-27. Sponsored by Cruise Lines International Association, the weeklong event features promotions and online opportunities to give consumers the perfect opportunity to book a cruise vacation. Throughout the week, Holland America will be featuring the exclusive Explore4 promotion on select December holiday cruises and 2014 sailings that provides four added-value extras -- a free Signature Beverage Package or beverage card, free specialty restaurant dinner, free or reduced...
CARNIVAL MAKES IT SIMPLE
Carnival Cruise Lines has simplified its fare structure by reducing the number of core fare options from six to three. The change is a result of travel agent and consumer feedback indicating that the line’s fare structure was too complicated and made it difficult to book with Carnival. The revised fare structure will become effective Oct. 31 for all future sailings. Moving forward, the core fare structure will be simplified to include three fares: !!! Fun Select: This cruise option features a two-category stateroom upgrade and guests choose their stateroom assignment. The fare is...
WINDSTAR LAUNCHES NEW LOYALTY PROGRAM
Windstar Cruises will launch a new enhanced guest loyalty program Nov. 1. Renamed Windstar Yacht Club (formerly Foremast Club), officials say the new program better recognizes Windstar’s valued loyal guests. Yacht Club members will enjoy special benefits when they book, while they are on board, and every time they share the Windstar experience with friends and family. Windstar Yacht Club members will receive the following exclusive benefits: Savings of 5% on standard cruise fares for most voyages, member discount may be combinable with other special offers (excluding FLASH fares);...