Cruise
Royal Caribbean names Jeff Carpenter as strategic account manager
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Jeff Carpenter as strategic account manager for Western Canada, effective immediately. Previously, Carpenter worked as a business development manager at TravelBrands. His appointment fills a position previously held by Leanne Hill, who passed away last year. "My colleagues are thrilled that Jeff has joined our company. I know he is no stranger to you, and I'm sure you'll agree that Jeff is the perfect fit to takeover from our beloved Leanne," said Lisa Connell, director of sales for Royal Caribbean International Canada. "Leanne and Jeff...
Virgin Voyages celebrates top 100 First Mates
From a music video style safety video and a tattoo parlour onboard to a PJ-themed party hosted by a drag queen and stateroom light controls with settings like “hangover” or “get it on”, Virgin Voyages is known to do things a little bit differently. And the same goes for travel agents, who are instead known as First Mates for the adults-only cruise line. “In typical Virgin fashion, we have to have cheeky fun names for everything,” John Diorio, Virgin Voyages, vice president North American sales, tells PressToday during a one-on-one interview onboard Scarlet Lady. “First Mate...
Oceania has new trips to Asia & Africa for 2024/2025
Oceania Cruises has announced that its 1,250-guest ship Riviera will explore the continents of Africa and Asia at the end of 2024, and into 2025 with three brand new itineraries. The jewel of these itineraries is a once-in-a-lifetime 59-day Grand Voyage which offers guests the opportunity to explore the truly off-the-beaten path ports across Africa and Asia. Riviera will sail from Barcelona, call at the Canary Islands, before heading down the western coast of Africa with days at sea punctuating enticing ports in Senegal, Gambia, Ghana and an overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Namibia. At the...
Emerald & Scenic launch free cruise promo for agents
Emerald Cruises and Scenic are offering travel advisors the opportunity to earn a free cruise (or even up to four free cruises) with its very popular promotion, “Sell 3, Sail Free.” Travel advisors (and a guest) can enjoy a free, eight-day 2024 Rhine, Main or Danube river cruise for making three new bookings on any Scenic or Emerald Cruises 2024 European river cruise; or a free 2024 Caribbean cruise for making three new bookings on select 2024 Emerald Cruises yacht voyages or select 2024/2025 Scenic Eclipse sailings. How to qualify The three new cruise bookings must be made between...
Wave season savings from Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten is offering discounts of up to $4,000 off per person during Wave season, which takes place during the first quarter of 2024. All three products – the Original Coastal Express and the brand-new Svalbard Express and North Cape Express itineraries – are all available with discounts. The Svalbard Express is up to $4,000 off for sailings from May through September 2024, while guests can save up to $3,000 when traveling on the North Cape Express between December 2024 and April 2025. On the Original Coastal Express, savings of up to $2,000 are available on sailings...
Riviera River Cruises celebrates with agents
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its parent company, Riviera Travel, Riviera River Cruises will be holding a drawing for thousands of dollars’ worth of gift cards for travel advisors. For every European river cruise booking made in January and February, advisors will be entered into the drawing for six American Express or Visa gift cards valued from $250 to $1,000. In addition to the gift card drawing for advisors, Riviera will host a special 40th anniversary celebration onboard every 2024 river cruise departure. Details of the gift card drawing: Travel advisors will...
Scenic adds submersible experience in Great Barrier Reef
Scenic Eclipse II is the first commercial cruise operator to offer a submersible experience in the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia. With the introduction of its new submersible Scenic Neptune II, the Discovery Yacht sets the benchmark in underwater exploration. On the opposite coast of Australia, the 228-guest, ultra-luxury yacht will be the only ship in the Kimberley region with two state-of-the-art helicopters. This allows for unparalleled exploration in one of the world’s most rugged and remote destinations. About Scenic Neptune II Custom-designed in collaboration with...
Oceania’s Marina ship gets culinary makeover
Oceania Cruises'1,250-passenger ship, Marina, will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024. The refurbishment will include the addition three new dining options: Aquamar Kitchen, the new wellness-focused dining venue which debuted on Vista this year; an expanded poolside ice cream parlor serving milkshakes and smoothies, plus inventive flavors from artisan ice cream company Humphry Slocombe; and a new casual al fresco trattoria offering sumptuous Italian dishes, including freshly-made pizzas. About Marina Marina is the last of Oceania Cruises’ current fleet to be...