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CUNARD CELEBRATION SALE
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line is offering travellers booking select 2014 transatlantic crossings, New England & Canada, Caribbean or European voyages on Queen Mary 2 by Oct. 31 a Sheltered Balcony stateroom for the price of an Oceanview stateroom, up to $300 on board credit per stateroom, and a reduced deposit. Select 2014 voyages included in this offer are: seven-day westbound transatlantic crossing departing Southampton May 9; 28-day Grand Norwegian Explorer departing New York May 16; eight-day Northern Adventure departing Southampton May 26; 12-day New...
TRANSAT, HOLA SUN CRUISING IN CUBA
Transat Holidays and Hola Sun have introduced air-inclusive packages for Cuba Cruise’s 2013/14 inaugural sailing season, making it even easier to explore the wonders of Cuba. Combining flexibility and convenience, packages include air, transfers and pre- and post-hotel stay options. Seven night packages start at $1,199 plus tax and include Havana and Montego Bay departures. Transat Holidays packages start at $1,199 plus tax and include air, transfers and the seven-night Cuba Cruise standard inside cabin. Hola Sun packages start at $1,438 plus tax including air, transfers, the seven-night...
‘FLY FREE’ TO ITALY WITH UNIWORLD
For Canadian travellers wishing to experience the Renaissance treasures of Italy during spring when there are less crowds, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering free flights on select April 2014 “Splendors of Northern Italy, Venice, Florence & Rome” departures. “Our Italy itinerary is truly a must for lovers of history, art, cuisine, wine, and -- of course -- Italy’s rich culture and spectacular scenery,” said Guy Young, president of Uniworld. “And now is the best time to go, with this very special ‘Fly Free’ offer as a special incentive and to say grazie to our...
NORWEGIAN JEWEL DEBUTS SUNDAY
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) continues its commitment to New Orleans with the inaugural arrival Sunday (Oct. 13) of Norwegian Jewel, the largest and newest ship from the line to homeport in the Crescent City. The 2,376-passenger ship features Norwegian’s signature Freestyle Cruising with 16 dining options, 13 bars and lounges and exclusive Nickelodeon programming and activities. “We’ve taken the cruise experience up a notch in New Orleans this season by bringing one of our Jewel class ships here,” said NCL president Kevin Sheehan. “Norwegian Jewel enhances the cruise experience...
CRUISE3SIXTY CELEBRATING IN 2014
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of cruise3sixty in 2014 and preparations are just sailing along. Already close to 700 agents have registered for the anniversary conference and trade show which will take place from April 2 to April 6, 2014 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As part of the celebration, the association is introducing 10 new CLIA seminars. Combined with an expected record 20-plus ships available for inspection, agents will be able to earn more CLIA certification credits than at...
ENCORE, CARNIVAL TEAM UP
Starting today, Encore Cruises is offering an exclusive agent incentive with Carnival Cruise Lines. When an agent books any Carnival cruise, with a duration of 6 days or longer, in any category, Encore will send them a $25 Canadian Tire gift card as a thank you. The offer is valid on all new individual bookings made between Oct. 8 and Oct. 22, 2013, for all departures up to April 30, 2014 and the new incentive coincides with the launch of Carnival\'s new \"Great Vacation Guarantee\" and the cruise line\'s newly reintroduced print brochure, which launches just in time for Wave season. To...
CHANGES AT CRYSTAL
Crystal Cruises reports that Gregg Michel has resigned as president, effective October 15, and cruise industry veteran Edie Bornstein will join the Los Angeles-based line as its new president and chief operating officer on October 16. Bornstein brings to Crystal more than 30 years of experience in the global cruise, travel and technology industries.á She was senior vice-president of marketing and sales at Azamara Club Cruises, where she worked from 2009 until recently. It was under her leadership that she and her team re-launched the young brand as Azamara Club Cruises. Previously,...
TURN DREAMS INTO REALITY
During its annual National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) -- Oct. 20 to Oct. 27, 2013 -- the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) is letting people know that its members can make dreams come true. Billed as the \"World\'s Largest Cruise Sale,\" NCVW is the centrepiece of National Cruise Month and features hundreds of exclusive cruise deals and incentives from CLIA\'s 26 member cruise lines representing more than 200 of the world\'s most popular ships including river and specialty cruising. Thousands of CLIA travel agents and agencies will participate in NCVW through online travel...