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Oceania Cruises sets sail with annual summer sale
Oceania Cruises is offering up to 40% off 50 global voyages in its Annual Summer Sale, which runs through Aug. 26. All sailings include Oceania Cruises’ simply MORE value promise, meaning virtually everything is included in the voyage fare: complimentary Champagnes, premium wines, and an international selection of beers during lunch and dinner; and a shore excursion credit of up to $1,400 per stateroom (credit varies by voyage length) plus free Wi-Fi, free specialty dining, and no nickel & diming. Created to elevate the guest experience, simply MORE means travellers receive...
Windstar extends its Sail Beyond Ordinary promotion
Windstar Cruises is extending and expanding its Sail Beyond Ordinary promotion which offers customers a free All-Inclusive package on 2024 voyages featuring onboard Wi-Fi, all gratuities, and unlimited wine, beer, and cocktails. New dates for sailings through March 31, 2025 have also been added to the promotion. The new version, which has been available for booking since July 2, builds upon the All-Inclusive upgrade offer with double Yacht Club Member discounts for 2024 and Q1 2025 voyages, reduced deposits on 2024 voyages, and the addition of 2025 voyages departing through March...
Windstar Cruises now booking in Canadian dollars
Windstar Cruises is now providing Canadian travel advisors with a Canada-centred booking process in order to provide better service and value for Canadian guests. As well, Canadians can now sail on select cruises for up to 30% off in Iceland, the Mediterranean, and French Polynesia. The new online booking features that that Windstar Cruises announced allow Canadian travel advisors to search and book in Canadian dollars. All Canadian travel agencies will automatically default to CAD when the booking process begins, and any additional pre-cruise purchases associated with a...
Riviera River Cruises giving away cabins to U.S., Canadian advisors
Riviera River Cruises is holding a summer sweepstakes for travel advisors in North America in celebration of the Fourth of July and Canada Day, giving away two cabins aboard cruises of up to eight days. Advisors will receive one entry for every booking they make during the month of July. One cabin will be given away to an advisor in the United States and one to an advisor in Canada. Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises, said: “Summer is here and we’re celebrating by giving away cruises to our travel advisor...
Costa debuts family-friendly experiences in the Med
Costa Cruises is debuting new programming for families on its Mediterranean cruises. The new offerings, designed especially for younger guests, include special family-focused shore excursions and onboard entertainment and activities inspired by the itinerary. The exclusive shore excursions are available in select western Mediterranean ports: Savona, Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Palermo and Cagliari, Italy; Barcelona and Valencia, Spain; and Marseille, France. Guests can enjoy pre- and post-excursion activities on board, curated by the teams at the “Squok Club” and...
Azamara appoints four new executive team members
Azamara Cruises has announced several appointments to the executive team leading the company in its next phase of growth. "I couldn’t be more pleased to announce that these three outstanding individuals are joining the Azamara team. Meg, Paulette, and Minas are recognized leaders in their respective areas of expertise," said Dondra Ritzenthaler, chief executive officer of Azamara Cruises. "They each bring a wealth of cruise industry knowledge and experience to Azamara. They will each play a critical role in helping us take our industry-leading innovation and growth strategies to the...
TDC invites 25 agency owners on reward cruise through the Med
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has invited 25 owners of franchised and affiliated agencies from across Canada and a companion of their choice for a seven-night reward cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean, aboard the luxury vessel Seabourn Encore. "This select group of entrepreneurs I had the pleasure of accompanying on this dream cruise all distinguished themselves in 2023 with extraordinary sales performances. This cruise was our way of congratulating and thanking them for their remarkable contribution as remarkable players within our network," said Karine Gagnon, TDC general...
Oceania shows off Polynesian shore excursions for 2025
Oceania Cruises is offering several exciting itineraries to explore Polynesia in 2025, taking travellers to discover boutique and off-the-beaten-path islands from the comfort of the line’s small, luxurious ships. The 2025 season in the South Pacific will be Oceania Cruises’ most expansive to date, with their ships Nautica and Regatta visiting the remote region during both the winter and summer seasons. Both seasons’ unique itineraries have been specifically designed to create a memorable and immersive experience for well-travelled, curious guests, allowing them to delve deeper into...