Cruise
GLP offers special Hurtigruten discounts
GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours, which represents Hurtigruten in Canada, is offering those who book a Hurtigruten trip by Sept. 30 a special 25% early booking discount. Agents are also advised that prices are expected to go up for 2013 cruises making this a good time to book. Discounted 2013 Winter Classic Voyages (six-day Southbound Voyage) start at $1,286 p.p., cruise only, based on Category I cabin. There are also seven-day Northbound Voyages, as well as 11-day Norwegian Discovery Voyage and a 12-day Classic Round Voyage. Highlights of the Winter Classic Cruise Southbound Voyage...
Victoria Cruises offers ‘early bird’ discount
Encouraging early bookings for its river cruises through China's famed Yangtze River, Victoria Cruises (http://www.victoriacruises.com) is reducing published rates up to 30% on all 2013 itineraries booked by Dec. 31 with its "Early Bird"discount. Travellers can experience the splendours of the mist-shrouded Yangtze with Victoria's three- or four-night Three Gorges Highlights journeys with private balcony Superior Staterooms starting from US$329 p.p. during the winter season, based on double occupancy, and regular season rates from US$616 p.p., double occupancy (based on a 30% discount...
Silversea details 2013 Voyage collection
Silversea Cruises has released two new brochures showcasing more than 200 voyages sailing from January through December 2013 to over 450 destinations on seven continents. The new 2013 Voyages atlas features 176 pages devoted to the journeys of Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit. Also just released is Silversea Expeditions' 2013 Voyages brochure. Formerly enfolded within the cruise company's main atlas, it is now available as a standalone 48-page guide to Silver Explorer's voyages of adventure. It highlights 27 expedition cruises sailing from pole to...
Body Glove adds extra sailing
The Big Island's Body Glove Cruises is adding a fourth day to its popular Historical Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. this family friendly adventure offers guests an enlightening narration from a local historian who reveals history and legends associated with the numerous landmarks along 12 miles of Kona coastline. The journey back in time includes a complimentary cocktail, an all-you-can-eat Pacific Rim buffet and live Hawaiian entertainment....
G Adventures upgrades Galapagos fleet
G Adventures is upgrading its fleet for 2013 with the acquisition of three 16-passenger motor yachts - Daphne G3, San Jose G5 and Queen of Galapagos G8. The company will add additional vessels in the coming months as it makes room for further growth. Jeff Russill, VP of Innovation, G Adventures, says the upgrades have been made to provide an improved customer experience and to future-proof the fleet ahead of further customer demand and new regulations. "Our new vessels have larger and more comfortable public spaces and will focus heavily on the customer experience, offering the best wildlife...
Agents invited to Encore product launches
Encore Cruises is making waves with its Fall 2012/Winter 2013 product launch, which will be unveiled across Canada beginning in mid-September. The dates are as follows: Sept. 13, Mississauga, Ont., Hilton Garden Inn; Sept. 26, Laval, Que., Chateau Royal; Oct. 2, Vancouver, Metropolitan Hotel; Oct. 9, Quebec City, Que., Alt Hotel. Agents attending one of the four product launches will have the opportunity to win a space at the SEA U 2013 conference aboard the Allure of the Seas. There will also be a draw for gifts from Michael Kors and Tiffany & Co. available. For more information, visit...
Encore Cruises names new director of sales
Mary Ogaki has been appointed to the role of director of sales for Encore Cruises. A well-known figure in the industry, Ogaki has worked in travel for 25 years, the last 12 of which have been spent in retail travel. Most recently, Ogaki managed TDC's groups and special programs business. Prior to that she held positions with Sears Travel, Red Seal Tours, American Express Travel and Encore Cruises, before it became a part of the Thomas Cook group of companies, where she worked as a district sales manager. Ogaki is based out of Thomas Cook's Toronto office and can be reached at...
HAL unveils 2013 itineraries
Lucky seven is the magic number for Holland America Line (HAL) in summer 2013 when the line deploys seven ships to Europe and features seven maiden ports of call. The seven ships sailing on more than 53 unique European itineraries -- Eurodam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Prinsendam, Rotterdam, Ryndam and Veendam -- will cruise throughout the region on 107 departures ranging from seven to 64 days that span from the northern tip of Norway to the Black Sea and across the Mediterranean. The 2013 Europe cruise season reflects Holland America Line's focus on "destination diversity, timeless appeal and...