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ENCORE BONUS COMMISSION
For a limited time, Encore Cruises is rewarding agents who book any 2013-2014 Celebrity Cruises sailing with a 2% bonus commission. Plus, when booking any 2013 Celebrity Cruises' Europe sailing, they will also receive a $50 Esso gift card. The offer is valid on all new bookings made between May 15 and May 23 for any 2013-2014 cruise. Agents simply need to ask for promo code ADTPRO CEL2 at the time of booking. The bonus commission is also applicable on all of Celebrity's 2013-2014 cruisetours. Upon booking, agents will receive the 2% bonus on each applicable file. Files will be adjusted to...
CRUISE INTO FALL
American Cruise Lines (ACL) has unveiled details of its Fall Cruise Collection, which include the Columbia & Snake Rivers, the Upper Mississippi River, Hudson River, and American Cruise Linesã newly launched itinerary, Puget Sound & San Juan Islands. Timothy Beebe, vice-president of ACL, said of the line's new fall program: "The fall season is one of the best times to experience small ship cruising with American Cruise Lines. This cruise collection showcases one of the most beautiful and anticipated seasons in America with various sailings offered during peak foliage. Each cruise offers...
SAILING THE OCEAN BLUE
Viking Cruises has now launched its ocean product line -- Viking Ocean Cruises -- marking the introduction of the travel industry's first new cruise line in nearly a decade. Developed from the ground up to return the focus of cruising to the destination, Viking Ocean Cruises will begin sailing in May 2015 with its first vessel, the Viking Star, embarking on maiden voyages in Scandinavia and the Baltic; and the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. Viking Cruises has aggressive expansion plans in both the ocean and river cruise categories, with a second ocean ship on order for delivery in 2016...
BLOUNT CRUISING WITH SAVINGS
Blount Small Ship Adventures is making summer travel planning even more enticing with a $1,000 savings per couple on sailings of its popular "Islands of New England" itinerary, including new Enrichment Cruises focusing on Arts & Crafts Adventure, Food & Wine Discovery and Native American History. To take advantage of the savings, bookings must be made by May 31, 2013. The six-night "Islands of New England" cruise immerses guests in the classic summer destination of New England's waterways and islands with visits to six ports including Cuttyhunk, MA, Nantucket Island, MA and Block Island, RI...
PRINCESS IN AMERICA
Princess Cruises has opened the books on its 2014-15 Americas program - including Caribbean, Panama Canal, Canada & New England and West Coast cruises. The new sailings include Regal Princess' debut in the Caribbean as well as Royal Princess' first cruises to Canada & New England roundtrip from New York. On the West Coast, new roundtrip sailings from Vancouver add another departure port for Hawaii and California Coastal cruises, and Crown Princess, the line's newest ship on the West Coast, will offer its first full season sailing from Los Angeles. In total, 11 ships will sail on 355...
HAL REBRANDS ALASKA CRUISETOUR PROGRAM
Holland America Line (HAL) has rebranded its popular Alaska CruiseTour program with the new name Land+Sea Journeys. According to officials, the change reflects substantial program updates designed to appeal to the desires of today's travellers. With more time in the marquee destinations and less overland travel time, HAL guests will have more opportunities than ever to explore and personalize their Great Land vacations. Land+Sea Journeys offer the benefit of combining the "must-see"of Denali National Park with the "seldom seen"wonders of the Yukon, including one- or two-night stays in the...
WINDSTAR UNVEILS NEW VOYAGE COLLECTION
Windstar Cruises has announced the debut of its new all-suite yacht, Star Pride, and the 2014 Pride Voyage Collection. The new voyages are open for sale and feature four new itineraries exclusive to the all-suite yacht, including Windstar's new itinerary through the Black Sea. Star Pride's nine distinctive voyages highlight small-ship ports throughout the Mediterranean seas and French Riviera, tucking into tiny harbours and hidden coves that others can't reach. The collection features voyages from May 5 to Oct. 21, 2014. "We are thrilled to welcome Star Pride to our fleet in Spring 2014,...
CLIA PICKS 2013 HALL OF FAMERS
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced three inductees into the 2013 Cruise Industry Hall of Fame. Honoured at the Hall of Fame Dinner & Awards gala at the ninth annual cruise3sixty conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre will be: Mark Conroy, executive advisor for Prestige Cruise Holdings and past president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Michelle Fee, CEO of CruisePlanners, and Michael Drever, past president, CEO and founder of Expedia CruiseShipCenters. CLIA's Hall of Fame is one of the highlights of the conference, providing an opportunity to celebrate the...