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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,...
AZAMARA EXTENDS DOUBLE UPGRADE OFFER
Azamara Club Cruises has extended its “Double Upgrade Promotion” until Oct. 21. With the offer, clients receive a complimentary upgrade from a Club Interior to a Club Veranda booking by Oct. 21....
EARN MORE WITH CRYSTAL
An elegant wedding in the hills of Tuscany. A birthday blowout on a beach in Bali. A retirement roast at one of Cape Town’s top wineries. A renewal of vows “on top of the world” at sea. With Crystal Cruises’ new Crystal Celebrations soiree service, almost anything is possible just about anywhere Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity sail. Crystal has teamed with premier global event company Imagine VIP to create a first-of-its-kind bespoke event-planning service — only available with Crystal’s worldwide cruises. And, travel agents who book a Crystal Celebrations event will reap a...
CARNIVAL OFFERS AGENTS TRIPLE REWARDS POINTS
Carnival Cruise Lines has introduced a special promotion awarding triple rewards points in its Travel Agent Rewards program for all new 2014 bookings made between now and Oct. 19. During the promotional period, agents will earn 450 rewards points for each booking made on all 2014 sailings, three times the normal 150 point value for a new booking. The promotion is available to the more than 25,000 agents who are currently enrolled in the program or to new members who join by Oct. 19. The only program of its kind in the cruise industry, Carnival’s Travel Agent Rewards program enables...
ENCORE PRESTIGE HAS NEW AGENT INCENTIVE
Encore Prestige — Encore Cruises’ luxury division — is launching an exclusive new travel agent incentive — “There’s No Place Like Tiffany.” As the name suggests, through this promotion when agents go through Encore Prestige to book any cruise, seven nights or longer, with Azamara Club Cruises, AMAWaterways, Avalon Waterways or Silversea, they will receive a Return to Tiffany silver bead bracelet, valued at $165. This offer is valid on all new individual bookings made between Sept. 24 and Oct. 13 for departures up to Dec. 31, 2014. Bookings that are cancelled and rebooked during...