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PHOTOS: Royal Caribbean’s $100M upgraded Allure of the Seas
Vacationers can mark their calendars for a new way to adventure in Europe when Royal Caribbean International debuts a newly amplified Allure of the Seas in April 2025. The gamechanger is set for a more than $100 million encore of epic proportions that will combine bold experiences and must-see destinations to create Europe’s vacation of the summer, from more than 35 ways to dine and drink to new thrills and ways to chill in and by the water, to adventures in Provence (Marseille), France; Florence/Pisa (La Spezia) and Rome, Italy; Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and...
Le Boat extends cruising season on Trent-Severn Waterway
Le Boat has extended its cruising season on the Trent-Severn Waterway, providing travellers with an opportunity to experience a short break cruise and witness the breathtaking fall colours of Ontario’s picturesque waterway. The extended season will run on the Trent-Severn until October 31, 2024, allowing guests to savor the unique beauty of autumn while cruising through one of Canada's most renowned national historic sites. "Fall is an incredibly special time to explore the Trent-Severn Waterway," said Lisa McLean, North American marketing manager and head of Canada at Le Boat. "We are...
Windstar’s 2026 Europe season includes 15 new itineraries
Windstar Cruises has unveiled its 2026 European Voyages, with more new ports and itineraries than the line has ever debuted in a single season. There are 15 brand-new itineraries, 34 first-time ports, a litany of new Star Collector sailings (which combine several itineraries into one epic/longer adventure), and a first-ever Windstar Solar Eclipse. The August 12, 2026, Around Iceland: A Total Solar Eclipse will place Windstar guests in the path of totality. A new 81-day Star Collector, 2026 Grand Europe Adventure, begins in Helsinki, Finland on July 14, 2026, and visits 20...
HAL’s 2026 Europe trips let guests choose their own adventure
Holland America Line opened its 2026 Europe season for booking with four ships taking guests on Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canary Island and transatlantic cruises ranging from seven to 42 days. The carefully crafted itineraries grant travellers a wide array of options and new ports to choose from when booking their European holiday. Oosterdam will play host to those traversing the Mediterranean. Guests seeking a shorter vacation can choose between seven- to-14-day itineraries departing from five homeports: Lisbon, Portugal; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Barcelona, Spain;...
Windstar appoints Jason Grant as VP of IT
Windstar Cruises has appointed of Jason Grant as vice-president of information technology. In this role, Grant will oversee Windstar’s global shoreside and shipboard IT functions while leading the company’s IT strategy, leading the development and implementation of technology, innovation, and performance. With more than two decades of experience in the technology sector, Grant has led international IT teams while delivering innovative solutions for several cruise lines. He previously worked at Lindblad Expeditions and then moved to Carnival Corporation where he worked with...
Costa Cruises names LaDonna Allen head of sales, North America
Costa Cruises has appointed LaDonna Allen as head of sales for North America. In this role, she will oversee strategic and national accounts, charter and incentives, and field sales, working closely with Costa’s team of business development managers focusing on the Italian brand’s footprint in North America. Allen will report to Dario Rustico, general manager North & South America for Costa Cruises. "We are thrilled to welcome LaDonna to the Costa team,” said Rustico. “With her deep wealth of experience as a travel advisor and experience in the cruise industry,...
Swan Hellenic unveils 10 Maris 2025 gourmet cruises
Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic has just unveiled its 2025 Maris gourmet cruises aboard the elegant designer ships SH Diana and SH Vega. Each of these exclusive Maris voyages showcases the outstanding creativity of one of the world-famous chefs in the gourmet organization JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs – all rising stars under 40 who have already won international accolades, including from Michelin. 10 curated culinary cruises For 2025, Maris offers a choice of ten expertly curated cruises from the Arctic to Europe and the Mediterranean, nine on SH Diana and...
Viking launches new travel advisor portal
Viking has launched its new and improved Travel Advisor Portal which is designed to provide advisors with the tools and resources needed to sell Viking. As part of Viking's ongoing commitment to providing the best support to travel advisors and their clients, the updated platform offers a comprehensive suite of features to enhance the booking experience and streamline the marketing process. New tools available Advisor partners can access a wide range of tools, such as engaging marketing content and assets for building co-branded websites, as well as the popular Travel Advisor...