Cruise
HAL TO ACQUIRE MCKINLEY CHALETS HOTEL
Holland America Line (HAL), through its subsidiary Holland America - Princess Alaska, has reached an agreement in principle to acquire the McKinley Chalets Hotel in Denali National Park from Aramark Sports and Entertainment Services. HAL will develop the property further for inclusion on its Land+Sea Journeys that combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali National Park. Details of the purchase agreement and plans for future enhancements are ongoing with the purchase expected to be completed later this fall. The agreement to purchase McKinley Chalets Hotel is part of an...
READY TO SAIL
Silversea Cruises has unveiled its 2015 cruise program which features 276 sailings to over 700 destinations (including 71 brand new destinations) aboard its eight ships. The line\'s fleet consists of five ocean-going vessels and those ships will visit 21 new ports of call in 2015, while its three expedition cruise ships will sail to 50 new destinations. Ellen Bettridge, Silversea\'s president of the Americas, said: \"Our expansive 2015 voyage schedule, featuring 71 new destinations, offers unparalleled opportunities for unique and life-enriching journeys to all corners of the globe. It\'s...
OZ ON AZAMARA\’S ITINERARY
Azamara Club Cruises will be sailing to Australia for the first time in 2015. The Land DownUnder was just one of the new destinations announced as the cruise line rolled out the details of its 2015 sailings. The cruise line will offer 52 voyages, ranging from five- to 18-night itineraries to some of the world\'s most intriguing destinations. Catering to up-market travellers, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest will visit a total of 203 ports in 62 countries. As part of the new 2015 program, Azamara will make 16 maiden port calls in South America, the West Indies, Europe, the Far East and --...
NEW LOOK ON THE WEB
Star Clippers has launched a redesigned and enhanced web site at http://www.starclippers.com. The site debuts a clean look, a refined voyage planner tool and convenient drop-down menus that make it easy to find information about the world\'s largest and tallest sailing ships. The site contains several new features that provide visitors, travel agents and journalists access to more comprehensive information about Star Clippers\' itineraries, destinations, shore excursions and more. Mark Carlson, director of marketing for Star Clippers Americas, noted: \"It was essential to make the site...
LIVING THE DIVA LIFE
MSC Cruises is now accepting submissions for its \"Living the Diva Life\" contest which runs through , Nov. 1, 2013. Christened by ultimate film diva, Sophia Loren, the dazzling MSC Divina is set to make its debut appearance on Nov. 20, 2013 in Port Miami. With limited availability, the extraordinary 3-night sailing will feature an unforgettable sail-away party with complimentary signature cocktail, spectacular fireworks display, photo opportunities and guest appearance by the MSC Diva, MSC memorabilia gifts and a slew of special performances, including a special concert by Cuban singer...
SOUTHEAST ASIA SAILINGS UNVEILED
Royal Caribbean International has released details of 29 new Southeast Asia sailings aboard Mariner of the Seas. Starting in November 2014, Mariner of the Seas will homeport at Singapore and sail three- to five-night itineraries, calling at ports such as Phuket, Thailand, and Penang, Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) in Malaysia. A special seven-night itinerary, departing Feb. 11, 2015, will overnight at Bangkok (Laemchabang), Thailand, and call at Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam. Mariner of the SeasÊ winter season will conclude with an eight-night itinerary from Singapore to...
CUNARD HELPS CANADIAN ROWER
Cunard flagship Queen Mary 2 lent a helping hand to a Canadian rower, Mylène Paquette, in the mid-Atlantic yesterday (Sept 26). Paquette is aiming to become the first North American woman to row solo across the Atlantic, a total of 2,700 nautical miles. Queen Mary 2, which left New York on Sept. 22 on a seven-night transatlantic crossing to Southampton, England, received the request to assist yesterday and prepared a package of essential supplies overnight as the ship headed out to help. The rendezvous with Paquette’s boat occurred at 46 degrees 49.9 minutes North, 034 degrees 53.1...
GETAWAY WITH PRINCESS
Today, Golden Princess sets sail from Los Angeles on the first of a new series of Princess Cruises Getaway voyages. Known for offering longer itineraries, the company has debuted these new cruises along the West Coast offering a new way for passengers to enjoy a quick break in a sea-going environment of comfort and style. Passengers can choose from three- and four-day sailings, perfect for sampling the line’s onboard experience, as well as visiting a variety of Southern California destinations. Departing roundtrip from Los Angeles (San Pedro) aboard Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess,...