Cruise
STAY CONNECTED WITH CRYSTAL
Given the growing trend of multi-generational travel on Crystal Cruises and the surge of family groups, the luxury line is taking significant steps to nurture this burgeoning market. On June 4, in advance of its summer season, Crystal will debut nine new adjoining staterooms on Crystal Symphony -- ideal for use as family suites. Several of the connecting rooms offer sofas as third berths to accommodate parents with more than two children. Crystal is refitting 18 verandah and deluxe outside staterooms to enable connections, when desired. Guests will have a choice of verandah and non-verandah...
A PRINCESS OF A SALE
Princess Cruises is getting ready for summer with a special sale on the line's popular summertime destinations - Alaska and Europe. The Summer Clearance Sale runs through May 8 and features savings of up to 50% off launch fares. More than 200 cruise departures are featured, including voyages to some of the most intriguing destinations throughout Europe, including the Mediterranean, Greek Isles and Scandinavia & Russia. Or travelers can explore the natural beauty of the 49th state with Alaska cruises and cruisetours. In addition to special fares, passengers booking balcony staterooms or above...
TRIO OF SEA OFFERS
Royal Caribbean International is enticing families with a selection of offers aimed at crafting the perfect family vacation adventure at a great value. Travellers can choose from among three offers, including children touring free aboard select ships in Europe, a free upgrade opportunity for Bahamas, Bermuda or Caribbean sailings in the fall, or for a limited-time the ability to purchase Royal Incentive Reward certificates for an anticipated vacation or to gift a loved one. "Royal Caribbean offers families and friends an opportunity to reconnect with loved ones while enjoying unmatched...
IT’S 25 FOR COMPAGNIE DU PONANT
Luxury yacht cruise company Compagnie du Ponant is celebrating its 25th anniversary with 25% off on a selection of eight cruises in Asia, the Mediterranean, the Great Canadian North, South America and Russia. As part of the celebration, an exceptional series of celebrity guests including musicians, performers and lecturers will be on board select sailings throughout the year. The anniversary savings offer is valid for reservations made by May 25 for cruises on Le Boréal, L'Austral and Le Soléal (each offering 132 staterooms and suites), and three-masted Le Ponant (with 32...
DAZZLING MAGIC
There's an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic, when the Disney Cruise Line vessel re-launches with new spaces, re-imagined areas and new additions for the whole family. From a new grand atrium lobby and a children's area of "super hero"proportions to a three-storey water thrill slide and a spa to stimulate the "Senses,"there are plenty of new and magical surprises in store for cruise guests. The ship features fun new experiences with Marvel characters - the first time Super Hero icons from the Marvel Universe have been introduced on a Disney Cruise Line ship. "We have always...
COOKING AT SEA
This summer Celebrity Chef Cat Cora will demonstrate how to whip up her favourite dishes as part of Holland America Line's (HAL) Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine. Cora, who has restaurants at Macy's South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif., at San Francisco's and Houston's airports, as well as at Walt Disney World, is scheduled to sail on Nieuw Amsterdam's 12-day Mediterranean Empires cruise departing July 2. In addition to Cora, the lineup for the Culinary Arts Center fleet-wide enrichment program includes other celebrated chefs, cookbook authors and television...
LAST CHANCE TO WIN
More and more travellers are choosing to tour Europe on a convenient cruise vacation that allows them to explore a multitude of destinations in one trip. And leading the European cruise market this summer is Royal Caribbean International (RCI) with nine ships and more than 100 unique itineraries featuring the best of Europe. Cruises include a day or two at sea between ports, perfect for discovering the many upgrades to the RCI fleet such as outdoor movies, rock-climbing, amazing amenities, specialty restaurants and more. RCI is giving Canadian agents the chance to win a $500 gift card at a...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN HAS SHORT CARIBBEAN GETAWAYS
Royal Caribbean has introduced three- to five-night Caribbean and Bahamas cruises throughout 2014-15, sailing from Tampa, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades and Miami. From Port Canaveral and Miami respectively, Enchantment of the Seas and Majesty of the Seas will continue year-round three- and four-night Bahamas cruises, calling at Nassau and CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island paradise in The Bahamas. On Majesty of the Seas' four-night sailing, guests also call at Key West. Throughout the summer 2014 season, vacationers also can choose a Caribbean getaway from Port Everglades aboard...