Cruise
COOKING WITH OCEANIA
Oceania Cruises will be cooking at sea in 2014, unveiling the curriculum for the Bon Appetit Culinary Center onboard its ships, the Marina and Riviera. Over 20 different classes will be offered, ranging from regional cuisines to secrets of homemade pasta, with each session expanding guests\' knowledge and appreciation of local flavours. The multi-million-dollar culinary centres feature individual work stations with induction cook tops -- a first at sea -- and have been a favourite onboard amenity since their debut. Kunal S. Kamlani, Oceania Cruises\' president, said: \"While many ships offer...
THREE FOR ALL WITH CUNARD
Cunard Line passengers booking sailings in the Mediterranean aboard the Queen Elizabeth will now receive up to $500 off airfare per stateroom, up to $500 on board credit per stateroom and complimentary gratuities for two people. The select 2014 Queen Elizabeth voyages included in Cunard\'s \"Europe Three for All Sale\" offer are: 7-day, 14-day and 21-day Mediterranean sailings departing June 20, June 27, July 4, July 11, July 18 and July 25. Fares for the 7-day voyages on these departure dates start from $1,394 per person, including government fees and taxes. The Europe Three for All...
COSTA MAKING IT NEW
When it returns to service on Nov. 11, 2013, the Costa Victoria will have undergone a US$18-million dry-dock upgrade at the Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore. Once completed, the Costa Victoria will be totally refurbished with new balconies, terraces and windows. The renewed Costa Victoria will be a testament to authentic Italian fashion, but also will be perfectly tailored for the unique tastes and needs of the Asian market. Buhdy Bok, senior vice-president Pacific, Asia and China for Costa Crociere S.p.A, said: \"Our investment in Costa Victoria means she is going to offer our valued Asian...
SEEKING A SOLUTION
It\'s no secret that non-commissionable fees have been a source of frustration for the travel agency community here in Canada -- and for that matter around the world -- for quite a while now. And this week, ACTA president and COO, David McCaig has reached out to Carnival Corporation CEO Arnold Donald to share the frustrations of the association\'s members over NCFs and to indicate ACTA\'s willingness to \"work on a mutually acceptable solution.\" McCaig states in his letter that: \"The timing to reopen the conversation is a direct result of the new CEO\'s claim that Carnival Corporation is...
ACV CRUISING WITH CLIA
Travellers booking participating cruises this week with Air Canada Vacations (ACV) can save up to $150 per couple and earn 2,000 bonus Aeroplan Miles on Air & Cruise packages, plus get onboard credit from some of the world’s best cruise lines. Available deals include: !!! Norwegian Cruise Line: Receive up to a $500 onboard credit when booked by Nov. 1. Plus, book a balcony stateroom or higher by Nov. 1 and save $150 p.p. on flights. !!! Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Receive a $200 onboard credit per suite on any new 2013 or 2014 sailings booked by Oct. 27 (valid on seven-night sailings...
GET SNAPPING WITH CARNIVAL
Carnival Cruise Lines has launched a fun new photo contest designed to tie in with the US arrival of the recently transformed Carnival Sunshine. The Vacation Anticipation Contest invites travellers to submit a photo of their (or their pet’s) most “vacation ready look” via social media. Four grand prize winners will receive a free cruise for four aboard Carnival Sunshine following its US debut next month in New Orleans. Through Oct. 31, fans can submit their best vacation-ready photos -- whether it’s them in their straw hat and Hawaiian shirt or their pet with food bowl and treats...
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...