Costa Cruises is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a special 75 Years of Costa flash sale, offering $150 off select cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, transatlantic and the United Arab Emirates, across seven ships of the fleet. As a bonus, all guests will receive a $150 per person onboard credit – up to $300 per cabin. Costa’s 75th anniversary promotion is available on select cruises booked by April 12, 2023.
Scott Knutson, vice president of sales and trade marketing for Costa Cruises North America, said: “There’s no better way to celebrate Costa’s...
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is leveraging the power of The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) family of brands with the introduction of pre- and post- cruise customizable journeys in partnership with Adventure World.
Adding to its existing collection of pre- and post-cruise land and rail extensions, these new offerings from tailor-made specialist Adventure World introduce more personalized experiences that can be paired with Uniworld itineraries across South America, Asia, Africa and Europe, and customized to meet the needs and interests of each guest.
Ellen Bettridge, President and...
The MSC Foundation and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have announced a new partnership to conserve and restore threatened coral reefs. The announcement was made during Monaco Ocean Week, an event that brings experts and leaders from across the marine conservation community together to discuss key challenges facing the world's oceans.
The MSC Foundation’s support will enable the completion of the comprehensive global assessment of the world’s coral species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened SpeciesTM. The Global Coral Biodiversity Assessment project aims...
Azamara celebrated the grand opening of the cruise line’s brand-new global Contact Center in Wichita, Kansas this week and it also launched its updated website and Azamara Connect trade portal, featuring a new and seamless reservation system.
Carol Cabezas, president of Azamara, said: “Wichita has been home to our knowledgeable and engaging team on the phones, who are dedicated to helping advisors make their clients’ dreams a reality. Opening a dedicated office here is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best service to our guests and advisors.”
Cabezas...
Disney Cruise Line has unveiled details of the inaugural dates and select itineraries for its new island destination in The Bahamas in summer 2024.
Along with the first sailings to Lighthouse Point, families will be able to choose vacations to bucket-list destinations that include the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean.
Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line, said: “We are delighted to take families to new places during the summer 2024 season, including our newest island destination at Lighthouse Point in...
Scenic and Emerald Cruises have announced savings for solo travellers.
Emerald Cruises is offering “Zero Single Supplements” on select European river cruises for 2023.
And single supplements as low as 125% of the regular cruise fare are being offered on dozens of Scenic’s 2023 luxury river departures in Europe as well as Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Cruises luxury ocean yacht sailings that span the world. Booking deadlines are based on space availability and payment in full is required 12 months or more before departure – or within 72 hours when within 12 months. These...
Explora Journeys has unveiled details of its Destination Experiences for EXPLORA I’s North American journeys taking place from September to November 2023 and offering passengers a chance to discover the East Coast of the United States and Canada, including New England.
A wide range of curated pursuits and experiences will be part of the debut of the Inaugural Journeys Collection for North America. They will showcase a mix of urban experiences in cities including New York, Boston, Halifax and Quebec City, and the opportunity to escape to the snow-covered peaks, dramatic coasts,...
Celestyal Cruises is welcoming the arrival of the Celestyal Journey. Following an extensive, €20 million (approximately $21 million), refurbishment and technical maintenance overhaul, Celestyal’s newest ship will set sail on Sept. 2, 2023, taking over the Celestyal Crystal’s program, initially on its popular seven-night “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary.
The 1,260-guest mid-sized vessel offers 630 staterooms, 149 of which feature balconies – three times that of the previously available balcony staterooms on Celestyal’s seven-night offering. Of the 149 balcony staterooms,...
Trevello Travel Group has sailed into the Windstar Club 180, which acknowledges exceptional sales growth and productivity.
The group said that it takes pride in being recognized as one of the top travel agencies in the industry and is committed to continuing to provide its clients with extraordinary experiences through its collaboration with Windstar.
Caroline Hay, the GM of the Cruise Division at Trevello, said: “We are thrilled to be named to the Windstar Club 180. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our advisors, who believe in the Windstar brand and are...
For the second year in a row, The Travel Agent Next Door has won the Celebrity Ambassador award.
Brenda Yeomans, Key Account Manager, Canada for Celebrity Cruises, said: “This award represents the heart of what Celebrity Cruises is all about. It is about putting people first. Doing this through your communities, sharing, caring, partnership and mentorship.”
Yeomans added: “The Travel Agent Next Door‘s people, put all of these into action each and every day. You are all Celebrity ambassadors who truly care about the success of each other. You are all great supporters in...