Cruise
Royal Caribbean Group unveils social media partner for agents
Royal Caribbean Group is making it easier for travel partners to take their social media presence and business to a whole new level with the launch of Rallio, a new social media partner. Rallio will give travel partners access to ready-to-use social media content that is developed by Royal Caribbean’s in-house, dedicated trade marketing team. The posts are easily customizable and is shareable across all major social media platforms to help travel partners boost their visibility, enhance their engagement, and keep their clients informed in real-time. Plus, it’s easy to use....
Scenic & Emerald hosting travel agent info sessions on luxury
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are hosting series of captivating information sessions and events taking place throughout Canada starting on May 28 and continuing until June 27, tailored for both travellers and travel agents. These sessions provide a preview into Emerald Cruises’ modern luxury and Scenic’s ultra-luxury river and ocean sailings from 2024-2027, featuring wide-ranging experiences dedicated to opulent travel in over 60 countries and every continent, from Europe to Southeast Asia, Australia, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Arctic, Americas, and...
Seabourn switches itinerary on 90-day Grand Africa Voyage
Seabourn has made modifications to its 90-day Grand Africa Voyage, featuring a new itinerary that will take travellers to the East, South, and West Coasts of the continent. Changes were made to the original itinerary to prioritize the safety of guests and to avoid the Red Sea, while designing a new itinerary. The length of the journey remains unchanged, and includes in-depth exploration of the continent with only one repeat port. Seabourn Sojourn will still sail roundtrip from Barcelona departing on Nov. 30, 2024. The new itinerary includes visits to 42 marquee and off-the-beaten-path...
Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas floats out for testing
Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is making its way to the open ocean for the first time to begin five days of testing. The sea trial, also known as one of the final construction milestones, begins just 10 weeks ahead of the new vacation’s homecoming party and official introduction in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in July 2024. More than 900 experts, specialists across areas like naval architecture, engineering, navigation and design, are on Utopia to push the ship to its limits and make sure it’s ready for smooth sailing. The teams are carrying out...
TDC’s Training Academy returns from sea with Virgin Voyages
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) held its first Training Academy since 2019, this time with a focus on cruising. Eighty travel professionals from across the TDC network took part in the event, including from the Transat Travel/Voyages Transat agencies, franchisees and affiliates, and the agent@home program. The week-long event left the port of Miami on April 20 for the Caribbean, with stops in three countries, returning home on April 26. "I'm really proud to say that TDC is a pioneer in Canada in its association with Virgin Voyage," says Sandra Wesson, TDC's director of...
A first look at Queen Anne, Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years
It’s a milestone week for Cunard as the cruise line welcomed Queen Anne to her homeport in Southampton, England, officially marking the first new ship in 14 years to join its fleet. “Queen Anne is the 249th ship in our 184 year seafaring history,” Cunard president Katie McAlister announced onboard the ship during a preview event for members of the travel trade and international media, including PressToday. “We are renowned worldwide for our distinctive timeless British heritage and luxury experience.” A significant milestone Alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen...
Jamaica poised for continued growth in the cruise market
Minister of Tourism for Jamaica, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has revealed that the country's tourism sector is poised for continued growth in the cruise market, while noting that cruise shipping recorded 1.26 million arrivals in 2023, 48.3 per cent above 2022 figures. Speaking April 30 during his opening presentation of the 2024/2025 Sectoral Debate in Parliament, Minister Bartlett said, “I am pleased to say that the expectation is that the 2024/25 vessel arrivals and passenger count will equal or exceed those in the 2023/24 fiscal year despite the challenges in the...
MSC Cruises reveals Caribbean itineraries for 2024/2025
MSC Cruises has released the itineraries for its summer 2024 and winter 2024/2025 sailings to the Caribbean, featuring some of the most coveted destinations in the region including The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Martinique, Mexico and more. While sailing their chosen itineraries, guests can indulge in a plethora of unforgettable onboard experiences including international gourmet dining, world-class entertainment, award-wining activities for families, luxurious spa and fitness centres as well as stylish accommodation to meet the needs of all. Ashore,...