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Canadians offered Silversea upgrade
Cruise Strategies has announced that effective March 19, Silversea Cruises, which they represent in Canada, has rolled out a special offer on voyages departing between April and June available exclusively in Canada. The offer of a two-category upgrade is available on 20 voyages ranging from seven to 13 days on six of the seven ships in the Silversea fleet. The two category upgrade promotion is available on Silver Cloud and Silver Wind between Vista Suite and Midship Veranda Suite categories; on Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper between Vista Suite and Veranda 4 categories and on the fleet's...
Exploring the Pacific Coast made easy with Crystal
On its sole Pacific Coast itinerary this year, Crystal Cruises has set more than 40 Crystal Adventures ashore, almost a dozen of them new. From Vancouver to Los Angeles, the seven-day, April 29 Crystal Symphony voyage explores the Pacific Northwest and California coastlines with a bevy of new nature-loving, artful and historic shore-side options, such as: !!! For Art and Film Fans: Explore private art studios and galleries, from glass-blowing in Seattle to the historic art colony of Sausalito; See the real-life movie locations used in such film hits as The Goonies, Free Willy, and...
Chiang joins Celebrity
Celebrity Cruises has announced the appointment of Chris Chiang to the position of district sales manager, Western Ontario. Chris brings many years of cruise experience from a wholesale and retail environment. Her most recent position was with Transat Holidays where she served 14 years as director of cruises responsible for supplier relations, trade and consumer marketing initiatives, trouble shooting, implementation of procedures for various campaigns all while maintaining profit...
Viking River smashes world record
Viking River Cruises set a world record on March 20 with the christening of 10 new Viking Longships. The first-of-its-kind simultaneous christening ceremony in Amsterdam debuted the ships - Viking Aegir, Viking Atla, Viking Bragi, Viking Embla, Viking Forseti, Viking Jarl, Viking Rinda, Viking Skadi, Viking Tor and Viking Var - and was certified by a Guiness World Records adjudicator as "The Most Ships Inaugurated in One Day by One Company."Playing an integral role in the event were 10 distinguished women from around the world, representing the key Viking brand pillars of history, art,...
Crystal adds private car excursions to land program
Beginning this spring, Crystal Cruises' luxury travellers have a new and flexible private option for exploring Europe -- their own car and driver, with local, English-speaking guide. The new private car or van offerings allow singles, couples and small groups (eight maximum) to fully customize time ashore upon arrival. While Crystal is launching the program in 50 European ports on Crystal Symphony Mediterranean cruises and Crystal Serenity Northern European cruises, the line plans to extend the program to other destinations later in the year. "Many of today's luxury guests like to explore on...
First phase of Carnival fleet-wide review announced
Carnival Cruise Lines has announced the first implementation phase of its fleet-wide comprehensive operational review, focused on Carnival Triumph, as well as Carnival Sunshine, which is currently undergoing a previously scheduled dry dock for product enhancements. The cruise line is making significant investments to enhance the level of operating redundancies and the scope of hotel services that can run on emergency power, and further improve each ship's fire prevention, detection and suppression systems. Given the necessary lead time to source needed materials and implement the...
Cunard loosens its ties, sort of
Cunard Line has renewed its commitment to the joy of dressing up aboard "The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World"with an update to its dress codes, while at the same time encouraging the loosening of ties on its less formal nights. According to officials, research with existing passengers and luxury travellers generally has led Cunard to strengthen its commitment to special occasion dressing three times a week on its transatlantic crossings and twice each week on sailings to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and beyond. However, in response to growing travel trends, Cunard is adjusting its...
Celebrity ‘sinfully good’ new entertainment
An edgy outgrowth of Celebrity Cruises' commitment to offer what consumers want in innovative, late-night entertainment is the debut of "Sin City Comedy."Designed to be funny and a little bit sexy, Sin City Comedy combines comedians with tasteful burlesque acts. The new, late-night show is offered on Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette, and will rotate to Celebrity Solstice in May. Presented by the award-winning Sin City Comedy at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, the show is a two-time winner of the coveted "Best of Las Vegas"award. The calibre of talent is top-notch, with comics who...