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Work And Wander With Azamara
Azamara has launched ‘Work & Wander’ -- a program designed for business professionals looking to combine work with exploration. With Starlink’s high-speed internet, office equipment, and dedicated IT support, guests will have everything they need to work onboard, and Extended Destination Days, including late nights and overnights, that allow ample time to roam the world. Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara, said: “We are excited to introduce our ‘Work & Wander’ package, giving professionals the opportunity to take their work with them as they set sail. Our...
MSC Orchestra Sets A New Course In West Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has released details of a new itinerary for MSC Orchestra for this winter. The ship will now offer seven-night voyages from December 16, 2023 to April 19, 2024 calling Valencia, Spain; Cagliari, Sardinia; Civitavecchia for Rome, Livorno for Pisa and Florence, Italy; Marseille, France and Palma in Mallorca before returning to Valencia. This new program has been introduced to replace the Red Sea itineraries that had been cancelled due to the proximity of some of the ports of call to Israel and the restrictions in place in some bordering countries. The line added that the...
Grow Your Group Sales With Windstar
Windstar Cruises has set sail with a new groups program that makes it easier for travel advisors to earn a tour conductor credit (AKA sail for free) and grow their business. For a limited time, in addition to the tour conductor credit earned, advisors receive a $100 per guest bonus commission after booking seven guests. Dianna Rom, vice president of sales at Windstar Cruises, said: “We are committed to helping our partners grow their group business with us. In addition to this new program, we are mindful of the need to be flexible with terms and plans for each group. Our nimble...
Emerald Cruises Opens Early Access For 2025 Europe Bookings
Emerald Cruises has opened its booking window for early access to the entire 2025 Europe river cruise season following a strong early booking trend for 2024. Pricing and details are now available for sailings on the Rhine, Main, Danube, Moselle, Rhône and Douro rivers, including the springtime “tulip cruises” and a variety of Christmas Market cruises. As always, a wide array of EmeraldACTIVE tours like guided hikes, bike rides and canoe trips are offered at no extra cost for travelers looking to pick up the pace while taking in the sights. Guests booking their 2025 Europe...
ACTA Sets Sail With Avalon Waterways On River Cruise Summit
One hundred twenty-five (125) Canadian travel advisors – many of them new to river cruising – embarked on the Avalon Vista in Amsterdam over the weekend to join the Avalon Waterways and ACTA 2023 European River Cruise Summit. Onboard their home “suite” home they’ve enjoyed their morning coffee with a castle or two as they sail the Romantic Rhine. While they are experiencing river cruising and the Avalon difference including Panorama Suites; passion exploration via a choice of excursions, Happy Hours and local entertainment on board, the week is complemented with...
Early Booking Offers From Scenic For 2025
Scenic is unveiling its 2025 European River Cruise season earlier than usual – adding more eight- and 15-day departures, enhanced journeys and city extensions and updating the suite categories to simplify the choices for guests. Additionally, Scenic is holding the line on pricing, so travellers booking early will enjoy 2024 fares on 2025 sailings as well as the best selection of departure dates and suite categories, free Premium or free/reduced Economy Air (or an air credit of up to CAD $2,100 per person), up to CAD $1,500 cruise fare savings per person and a bonus savings...
Carnival Cruise Line Has Big Plans For Carnival Miracle
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled new deployment plans, including that Carnival Miracle will offer cruises in Europe in the summer of 2025 and that more cruises are opening for 2025-26 from Miami, Tampa, Port Canaveral, and New Orleans. In fact, an additional 100 cruises with calls to Carnival’s new exclusive destination Celebration Key are being unveiled with the new itineraries. And all of the new additions to Carnival’s sailing schedule are now open to the public, and full details on every itinerary currently open for sale can be found on Carnival.com. In Europe,...
MSC Cruises Updates Winter 2023-2024 Itinerary Changes
MSC Cruises has cancelled the full winter program of MSC Orchestra that was planned in the Red Sea from Nov. 8, 2023 to April 17, 2024 because of the proximity of some of the ship’s ports of call to Israel and the number of restrictions in the bordering countries that would have adversely affected the holiday experience for passengers. As well, MSC Cruises is also making changes to some of its other itineraries in light of the current geopolitical situation and to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew. The cruise company noted that some travel restrictions have been made...