Cruise
Costa offers free nights in Rome
Costa Cruises has unveiled a new "Europe on Us"program that enables guests to extend their cruise vacation with a free two-night post-cruise hotel stay in Rome, Italy. The package is offered on select seven-, 11- and 12-night round-trip Civitavecchia (Rome) itineraries aboard Costa Pacifica and Costa Magica from Dec. 20 through April 12, 2013. In addition to the hotel stay, the package includes a one-way transfer from the pier to the hotel on the day of disembarkation. The offer is valid on new reservations for first and second guests booked in an oceanview or verandah stateroom. Costa...
Windstar moves full sail ahead
Windstar Cruises reports that advance bookings on 2013 sailings are 60% ahead of last year. Based on current pace, 2013 will mark the fourth straight year of increasing revenue for the small-ship cruise line. As part of its private yacht vision, Windstar invested $18 million in a fleet-wide renovation project, scheduled to be complete by the end of this year. Funded by Xanterra Parks and Resorts, who purchased Windstar Cruises in May of 2011, the 12-month project will enhance the guest experience from stem to stern on all three sailing yachts with updated décor, furniture, carpeting,...
Say ‘I do’ at sea with Royal Caribbean
Engaged couples can now experience the romance of being joined at sea by the Captain aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship through the Royal Romance weddings and vow renewal program. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas has cleared the cruise line to conduct legal weddings aboard its ships while they are at sea. Couples wishing to share this special moment with friends and family can enjoy the "Sweethearts at Sea"promotional offer, inclusive of a ceremony performed by the Captain, photography and more, when booking 12 or more staterooms on a 2013 Royal Caribbean sailing during the special...
Avalon offers Vietnam, Cambodia savings
Avalon Waterways has introduced savings of up to $500 p.p. on select 2013 cruises of the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. The cruises, on board the new Avalon Angkor travel to towns and past villages which reflect the river's rich history and importance in the region. Bookings must be made by Nov. 13. Itineraries on sale range from 14 to 20 days in duration and some include extensions to Bangkok, Hanoi, or both. Ports of call include Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh, Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. Along the way, passengers will also visit smaller centres for cultural insights such as a rice paper factory,...
ANCHORS AWEIGH: Silversea unveils 2014 collection
Silversea Cruises has unveiled an extensive line-up of worldwide voyages for 2014. Over 200 diverse sailings, visiting more than 500 destinations on seven continents, are now open for reservations. Among the highlights of the 2014 collection are a Fare Guarantee Program and 10% Extended Voyage Savings; as well as the Silver Whisper's 113-day World Cruise, three voyages that feature extended stays in Myanmar, and Silver Explorer's first-ever expedition cruises through the legendary Northwest Passage, the Russian Far East, Japan, South Pacific and French Polynesia. "2014 marks Silversea's 20th...
PRIVILEGE GUARANTEED: New fares from Silversea
Silversea Cruises has set sail with its new Silver Privilege fares which are now available on all of its sailings. Silver Privilege fares are structured to make the cruise buying decision easier by offering guests one simple low fare for their desired suite. These new cruise-only fares will reward guests who book early with the best possible fare and the privilege of being able to select their desired suite when the best inventory is available. These new fares are easy to understand, so consumers know exactly what they are paying for. In addition, guests will still be able to customize their...
Gifts from Royal Caribbean
With Christmas just around the corner, Royal Caribbean is making it more compelling to give the gift of a cruise by offering savings ranging from $50 to $1,000 on all 2013 Bermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Canada, Europe and trans-Atlantic sailings during November. Complete details on the offer are available at http://www.RoyalCaribbean.com/together and cruises must be booked from Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, 2012 and the promotion code SKC9 should be used at time of booking or applied to the booking by Nov. 30, 2012. Limit one offer per stateroom and additional restrictions...
Crystal Symphony reroutes due to port closure
Due to the closure of the port of New York from hurricane damage, Crystal Symphony will not call at New York this week as scheduled, but, instead, will not now sail to its next scheduled port of Charleston, S. Carolina. "We have great concern for everyone affected by Hurricane Sandy, including our guests and crew, whose safety has been our utmost priority,"says Crystal president, Gregg Michel. "To ensure their well-being, we have been closely monitoring the storm, working with local officials, and making decisions on an hourly basis, as the situation has been ever-changing."Crystal Symphony...