Cruise
Uniworld’s Maria Theresa to Launch in Spring 2015
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced its next new Super Ship, S.S. Maria Theresa, will launch in spring 2015. The Maria Theresa is befittingly named after the Archduchess of Austria and Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, the great Maria Theresa who reigned from 1740 to 1780. The S.S. Maria Theresa will sail this very region on Uniworld’s European Jewels from Budapest to Amsterdam. It will also sail on Tulips & Windmills, Danube Holiday Markets, and Enchanting Christmas and New Year’s Cruise. Travellers booking the Maria Theresa by June 30 and paying in full at...
Star Clippers Offers Travellers ‘Run of Ship’
Star Clippers is offering travellers savings on three Star Flyer sailings in June and July as part of its “Run of Ship” special. Passengers pay a flat cruise-only rate of $1,295 p.p., double occupancy, plus port charges, and they are assigned the best available cabin at time of booking. The offer is valid for C2 through C6 cabin categories and bookings must be made by May 9. The eligible dates are Star Flyer's seven-night Ligurian cruise departing June 21 and the seven-night July 12 and July 19 sailings that explore Spain and the Balearic Islands. The offer is capacity...
Agents Can Enjoy Avalon Savings
As it continues to celebrate The Year of the Travel Agent, Avalon Waterways has announced agent discounts on a host of European itineraries. The company is offering 70% off 13 sailings, including the eight-day Paris to Normandy’s Landing Beaches and the 15-day Magnificent Europe. Several of these sailings are themed departures including a European History & Politics cruise (Magnificent Europe departing July 23) and Festive Season Cruises visiting many Christmas markets (Romantic Rhine departing Dec. 14 and Magnificent Europe departing Dec. 21). There are also discounts of...
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...