Destinations
New Victory Line to Begin Canada, Great Lakes Sailings
A new Miami-based cruise line is set to begin sailing from Montreal to ports in Canada and on the US Great Lakes July 8, with further plans to sail Florida-Cuba itineraries starting in November. Victory Cruise Lines Ltd. plans to operate the Victory I on cruises from three to 14 days in length. The 5,000-gross-ton, 300-foot-long Victory I – the former Saint Laurent – has been renovated and has 101 4.5-star staterooms and a maximum guest capacity of 202. “We intend to make our product the standard of excellence for small-ship cruising to the Great Lakes and Cuba, while...
NCL’s Jewel To Call Australia Home
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled several itineraries for its Fall/Winter 2017/2018 deployment, featuring an array of itineraries from US ports of departure, as well as new Australia & New Zealand itineraries from Sydney and Auckland. New for 2017/18, Norwegian Jewel will be based in the Asia Pacific region with departures to and from Australia beginning November 2017; San Juan, Puerto Rico returns as a seasonal homeport, with Norwegian Dawn sailing from the Caribbean port, as well as Tampa, Florida; along with a new 14-day Western Caribbean sailing from New York on...
Staying The Course
Brand USA will not be curtailing its efforts in the Canadian market even though the lacklustre loonie continues to put a major dent in southbound numbers. That was the encouraging pledge from CEO Chris Thompson during the run-up to this year’s IPW trade show in New Orleans, reports Montreal editor Mike Dunbar in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. While Thompson acknowledged that America’s tourism marketing agency is facing north-of-the-border challenges fueled by the exchange rate gap, he stated frankly, ``It would not be in our interests to abandon Canada....
See More of Dubai For Less This Summer
Emirates' passengers can experience more of Dubai this summer by enjoying deep discounts and exclusive offers across the city with the “My Emirates Pass,” launched jointly in partnership with the Department of Economic Development in Dubai. Passengers flying on the airline to or through Dubai by Aug. 31 can take advantage of a range of offers at some of Dubai's best known hotspots by simply showing their boarding pass and a valid form of identification. Special discounts and offers at more than 65 restaurants and hotel dining outlets, 10 leisure experiences ranging from desert...
Windstar Unveils 2017 Voyage Collection
Windstar Cruises has released its 2017 Voyage Collection, highlighted by two new cruises added to dozens of itineraries visiting more than 150 ports of call – including 13 new ports for 2017 – in 50 countries. Cruise offerings span the globe from exotic Dreams of Tahiti sailings offered year-round to popular summer sailings in Europe such as Classic Italy & Dalmatian Coast and Lands of the Midnight Sun voyages. Two new 2017 itineraries in the Mediterranean feature the ports of Croatia, and due to popular demand, Windstar is deploying a second all-suite yacht to sail around...
G Adventures Cruises Into Norway
G Adventures has introduced three new itineraries in Norway aboard its expedition ship, G Expedition, for May 2017. The adventure operator is offering a 15% early booking bonus for these trips, as well as all other 2017 round Longyearbyen, Svalbard itineraries, to encourage travellers to book early and secure their preferred itinerary, date and cabin category. Denise Harper, director of sales, Canada, G Adventures, says travelling Norway by ship is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to see the country. “Norway is stunningly beautiful and made for expedition...
Sneak Peak at New ACV Sun Collection
Air Canada Vacations has released a preview of its 2016-2017 Sun Collection. Highlights include a new winter flight schedule with increased capacity, an Early Booking Bonus and Price Drop Guarantee, and the return of Play, ACV’s exclusive family program. The winter flight schedule features service from ACV’s major gateways including Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver to Mexico and the Caribbean. New is Montreal to Puerto Vallarta service operating Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays onboard Air Canada rouge. Air Canada Vacations’ Early Booking...
Air Canada Says ‘G’Day Brisbane,’ Hello Casablanca
Air Canada has launched its new 787 Dreamliner service from Vancouver to Brisbane, Australia, marking the only non-stop service linking Canada with Queensland, Australia's “Sunshine State,” as well as new service between Montreal and Casablanca. The new flights between Vancouver and Brisbane ramp up to daily service on June 17. “We are delighted to launch the only non-stop, year-round service between Canada and Brisbane, a significant commercial business hub and tourism gateway to one of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Great Barrier Reef and the beautiful Gold...