Celestyal continues to invest and expand in its key markets with the appointment of Brandon Townsley as Vice President & Managing Director – North America.
Townsley brings a blend of skills and high-level experience in the cruise and travel sector having spent 16 years at NCL, as well as a combination of both large blue-chip and start-up travel organization experience.
He has experienced many years of success in customer relationship management and has a strong network across agencies and consortia.
Townsley joins from Crystal Cruises in Miami, Florida where he was...
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is set to introduce nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its diverse 19-ship fleet.
The company will open for sale for the first time ever three new solo stateroom categories, including Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony for future sailings starting Jan. 2, 2024. With pricing and availability dependent on the destination and demand, solo travelers can expect to pay less than a traditional double occupancy room.
David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line, said: “We strive to provide our guests with diverse offerings to...
Demand for cruising is making waves and TRAVELSAVERS Canada is offering insights into some of the trending immersive cruise ship experiences to watch in 2024.
From onboard luxury offerings and curated cultural experiences to exploring nature and wildlife on a grand scale, the cruise industry is evolving. New massive ocean liners and small ships alike offer premium accommodations onboard and off-ship -- for families, adventure seekers, retirees and young explorers. Whether it’s an activity-packed itinerary for a multigenerational family vacation or a laissez-faire romantic voyage,...
Carnival Cruise Line opened for sale approximately 400 cruises that will bring guests to Celebration Key, its new exclusive cruise port destination in The Bahamas, beginning with the first calls in July 2025.
Beginning Sept. 28, guests can book cruises on the first 12 Carnival ships, sailing regularly from eight homeports, visiting Celebration Key in 2025 and 2026. Located on the south side of Grand Bahama Island, Celebration Key will offer a variety of fun, relaxation and adventure options for everyone. Promising guests a key to paradise no matter how they define it, there...
Azamara has unveiled details of its 2026 World Cruise which will set sail from Miami, Florida on Jan. 6, 2026. Sailing on Azamara Onward, passengers will explore over 35 countries before docking in Barcelona, Spain.
The World Cruise features 55 late nights and overnights, 60 Extended Destination Days, 3 exclusive World Cruise events and 10 AzAmazing events.
Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara, said: “We are thrilled to welcome our world cruisers on this journey of a lifetime. Our 2026 World Cruise offers our guests the unique opportunity to uncover a new perspective on a wide...
Sheralyn Berry has been named General Manager for the Americas for HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), and will take on her new role beginning Oct. 10, 2023.
Berry joins the company as it begins a new chapter as HX and her commitment to strategic partnership development with the hashtag#traveltrade underscores the company’s dedication to strengthening B2B sales in this key market.
"I am thrilled to join this incredible company and work with our trade partners and industry colleagues," she noted. "This is a very exciting time to be joining Hurtigruten Expeditions and I am so happy to be...
Beginning in the fall of 2025, Carnival Legend will join Carnival Dream, Carnival Breeze and Carnival Jubilee at the Port of Galveston and offer a variety of four- through 10-day Western Caribbean sailings. As well, Carnival Legend will offer two Panama Canal cruises.
Fred Stein, Carnival’s vice president of revenue planning and deployment, said: “Carnival Legend’s deployment in Galveston strengthens our already robust portfolio of sailings from Texas, adding more variety to the offered itineraries, as well as another ship choice, and more opportunities for cruises to Mexico...
Azamara has announced four new voyages, each offering unique and immersive cultural experiences that will take guests even deeper into the heart of a destination.
With more time to explore through Extended Destination Days, offering 10 or more hours in port, and overnight stays, guests can enjoy each city at their own pace.
Michael Pawlus, Head of Itinerary Planning at Azamara, said: “We are thrilled to offer these new sailings, giving our guests the opportunity to experience some truly special celebrations around the world. With these new itineraries, we invite our guests to...
Carnival Cruise Line will deploy the 2,124 passenger Carnival Legend to continue its seasonal offerings from San Francisco in 2025, offering alternating 10-day Alaska cruises and four-day Baja Mexico sailings.
In addition, Carnival Legend will sail two Carnival Journeys cruises – a 14-day Panama Canal transit taking guests from Tampa, Fla. to San Francisco and a 15-day voyage that offers a spectacular Hawaiian getaway. These sailings open for sale today.
Fred Stein, vice president of revenue planning and deployment, said that: “Carnival Miracle has been sailing from San...
Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is now one step closer to its debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida, in July 2024.
The Oasis Class ship floated for the first time over the weekend, marking a major milestone and the next phase of construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Known as the float out, the key moment in the construction of Utopia took 17 months to reach. The process itself took nearly 15 hours, beginning with filling the new ship’s dry dock with more than 46 million gallons of water overnight....