Cruise
Crystal has new low solo fares for European voyages
Crystal Cruises has introduced a new solo travellers' sale on fall Mediterranean voyages. A significantly reduced solo supplement of just 10% can save individuals up to almost $900 off a private, deluxe outside stateroom (Category C) of their own. The savings are offered on eight 11- and 12-day Crystal Serenity sailings through the Black Sea, Middle East, Canary Islands, and entire Mediterranean. The all-inclusive luxury cruises embark in Athens, Istanbul, Venice, Barcelona, and Lisbon from September through November, with overnight visits and more time in both smaller, off-the-beaten-path...
G introduces West Africa booking incentive
West Africa has been dubbed one of the hottest new cruise destinations and G Adventures is offering travellers keen on testing the waters an special early booking incentive. Guests booking the complete 27-day Cape Town to Dakar trip will receive a 25% discount (promo code: G12WAEBB25) and 20% (promo code: G12WAEBB20) will be offered to those booking the 18-day Cape Town to Accra tour or 12-day Accra to Dakar trip. All bookings must be made before June 30. The 140-passenger Expedition, owned and operated by G Adventures, takes passengers up the coast of West Africa in April 2013. It stops at...
Silversea acquires Galapagos tourism company
The Silversea Group has purchased Canodros S.A., an Ecuadorian tourism company that operates in the Galapagos Islands, and their upmarket expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II. Silversea plans to add Galapagos Explorer II to its fleet of six ships next year, after the all-suite, 100-guest vessel undergoes a major refurbishment in September 2013 and is given a new name, steps that will ensure consistency with the standards of the Silversea fleet. Until that time, Galapagos Explorer II will continue on its planned schedule of cruises and will continue to be operated by Canodros, which is based...
Silversea goes all-inclusive in the Med
Silversea Cruises has launched a new collection of five "Shore Amore"all-inclusive Mediterranean sojourns aboard Silver Spirit this summer that include roundtrip business class air and transfers, pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay with breakfast, exclusive, authentic local experience (such as a gondola ride along the Grand Canal in Venice) and choice of select small-group shore excursions in every port. Following are the new ultra-luxury sojourns: Barcelona to Venice, 12 days, July 22 to Aug. 2, from US$9,299 including business class air; Venice to Istanbul, 11 days, Aug. 2-13, from US$8,999;...
Sunquest’s long duration cruises are back
Sunquest's long duration cruise holidays are back, offering travellers the opportunity to combine Italy's vibrant culture with the beauty of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The 21- and 24-day cruise holidays include air, a pre-cruise coach tour through Italy and a cruise through the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Sailing aboard the MSC Poesia, guests travel from Genoa, Italy to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 21-day cruise holiday, departing Nov. 7 starts at $2,299 plus tax. The trip begins in Rome and features a pre-cruise coach tour that explores Rome and Florence, before departing for six...
Gauguin introduces Tahiti hotel, cruise package
Paul Gauguin Cruises has introduced a 10-night hotel and cruise package that includes a three-night pre-cruise stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, a seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands cruise on The Gauguin, roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, and transfers. The package is available Jan. 2, 2013, with rates from US$4,270 p.p.; May 8, 2013, from US$4,870 p.p.; July 31, 2013, from US$5,170 p.p.; and Oct. 23, from US$5,070 p.p. On this 10-night itinerary, The Gauguin sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti, visiting the islands of Raiatea and Taha'a with overnights in Bora Bora...
Royal Caribbean launches WOW sale
Through June 13, Royal Caribbean is holding a 3-day WOW sale that offer passengers an onboard credit of up to $200 per stateroom on cruises options in Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia and New Zealand. To qualify, passengers simply book a Royal Caribbean cruise during the sale that sails on or after Aug. 15, 2012. Lisa Bauer, senior vice president of global sales and marketing for Royal Caribbean International, said: "There's no time better than now for vacationers to book their summer vacation or a future cruise with Royal Caribbean. Vacationers may choose among any of our...
Book early and earn with ASC
American Safari Cruises is offering travel credits of $500 per couple on its yacht in the Hawaiian Islands or $300 per couple in Mexico's Sea of Cortes aboard the newest addition to the fleet, the Safari Endeavour. The 86-guest Safari Endeavour will spend its first winter exploring the Sea of Cortes on weeklong Baja's Bounty expeditions roundtrip La Paz, Baja, Mexico. Transfers are included from either Los Cabos or La Paz airports. Highlights include snorkeling with sea lions, water sports activities, and viewing dolphins and whales. Guests making a new reservation by Sept. 30, 2012 receive a...