Cruise
Uniworld Acquires Two New Ships
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added two new Super Ships -- the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth – to its fleet and they will begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Uniworld will take over the ships from Seaside Collection under a three year, bareboat charter agreement for each ship and create the signature Uniworld experience on existing itineraries with an all-Uniworld staff, as well as the brand’s trademark touches and amenities. Before joining Riverside Luxury Cruises, the ships were a part of Crystal Cruises’ river fleet as the Crystal...
AmaWaterways Sets Sail With New Course For Agents
AmaWaterways is setting sail with Course 4 of its AmaAcademy, an interactive online education platform designed to help travel advisors grow their business with the luxury river cruise line. The newest course entitled ‘‘The Rhine, Main, and Moselle Rivers with AmaWaterways’’ highlights a selection of the luxury river cruise line’s most popular European itineraries and compliments the Course 2 learning module which focused on Danube itineraries. Advisors qualify for reduced FAM rates after completing Course 1 – Heart of the River, and graduates who make a new...
Luxury Returns To The Rivers With Riverside Luxury Cruises
True luxury returns to the rivers—meet Riverside Luxury Cruises, a brand-new player in the luxury cruise industry, during their Baxter Media Travel Webcast on October 18. Plus, be one of the first 75 attendees and you will receive a $15 gift card just for attending the full webinar. Peter Ouzounov, Director of Sales for Canada at Riverside Luxury Cruises, will unveil their opulent fleet, showcase exclusive itineraries, and provide insights into their unparalleled service. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with the knowledge to elevate your clients' river cruise vacations with...
Celebrity Ascent Successfully Completes Sea Trials
Celebrity Cruises reports that Celebrity Ascent, lived up to its name, reaching the pinnacle of its construction milestones with the successful completion of its first open ocean sailing. During the traditional shipbuilding process known as sea trials, Celebrity Ascent completed a series of maneuverability skills designed to test the ship’s functional and operational capabilities, which it passed with flying colours. The ship’s brother captains, Demetrios and Tasos Kafetzis, were at the helm to oversee the intricate tests conducted in the Bay of Biscay near the Chantiers de...
Israel Updates From Air Canada, Intrepid, Celestyal
Air Canada has temporarily cancelled flights to Tel Aviv as of Oct. 8. The carrier said that it is monitoring the situation closely and will adjust its plans as required. The airline said that it remains in contact with the Canadian government and it will resume operations to Tel Aviv as soon as the situation stabilizes. For passengers currently have a reservation, the airline has implemented a policy that makes it possible to make voluntary changes to your itinerary the ticket was purchased no later than Oct. 6, 2023 for travel between Oct. 7 and Oct. 22, 2023 and the itinerary...
Save With Riviera River Cruises On Spring 2024 Bookings
Through October, Riviera River Cruises is offering a $500 per person discount on select European river cruise departures in April and May 2024. The spring discount is available on itineraries from eight to 15 days, including cruises that take in the Dutch bulbfields, the alpine views of Switzerland, the gems of Eastern Europe and the UNESCO-listed Danube Delta, new 11-day cruises and more. Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises, said that: “With autumn’s arrival, it’s the perfect time to book a trip for next spring...
MSC Cruises Back In ACV’s Cruise Portfolio
Air Canada Vacations is teaming up with MSC Cruises to offer its customers more options than ever. Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations, said: “Our partnership with MSC Cruises is yet another important step in broadening our selection of offerings for Canadians looking to set sail. It gives travellers access to a wide variety of itineraries mapped to reveal the sights, sounds and flavours of the world's most intriguing cultures, as they benefit from the trust and convenience of flights aboard Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge.” And Montagnese continued:...
Virgin Voyages Names Bentubo As First Chief Operating Officer
Virgin Voyages has named Michelle Bentubo as its Chief Operating Officer, making her one of very few female cruise industry leaders who directly oversee all operations including marine & technical functions. Bentubo’s 30-plus years of travel and operations experience, along with seven years at Virgin Voyages in senior-level, business-defining roles, makes her the perfect choice to lead the company’s end-to-end operations as the brand evolves from start-up to industry powerhouse. Nirmal Saverimuttu, Virgin Voyages’ newly appointed CEO, said: “I’m thrilled to have...