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Royal Caribbean marks construction milestone Royal Caribbean International marked an important milestone Feb. 1 as the first piece of steel was cut for its second Quantum Ultra Class ship at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 27th ship in the global cruise line’s fleet is set to be named Odyssey of the Seas. Set...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Feb 07, 2019
Posted in Cruising
Silversea celebrates with first-ever Black Friday event For the first time in its history, Silversea Cruises is welcoming the start of the holiday season with a Black Friday Exclusive Event. Through Nov. 28, travellers may take advantage of an additional 5% savings to treat themselves, or a loved one, to a luxurious, all-inclusive ocean or...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 23, 2017
Posted in Cruising
Windstar president to join first San Juan sailing In a show of support and to help dispel the perception that everything is destroyed or closed, Windstar Cruises president John Delaney will be sailing on the cruise line's first cruise departing from San Juan this season on Nov. 25. “Although areas of the Caribbean are still rebuilding after...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 16, 2017
Posted in Cruising
‘Lip Sync Battle’ for charity aboard Carnival Dream New Orleans Saints players Cameron Jordan and Mark Ingram channeled their inner rock stars as they participated in the first-ever “Lip Sync Battle” for charity to a packed house aboard Carnival Dream while the ship was docked at the Port of New Orleans. Carnival is the Official Cruise...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jun 22, 2017
Posted in Cruising
MSC Meraviglia delivered MSC Cruises officially took delivery of the MSC Meraviglia on May 31 in France. During the ship’s flag ceremony, which pays tribute to centuries-old maritime tradition, the company’s newest flagship received its official flag and blessings for good fortune. At 171,598 GRT and with a...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jun 15, 2017
Posted in Cruising
Carnival introducing online pre-sale WiFi packages Carnival Cruise Line is now offering agents and guests an opportunity to pre-purchase WiFi packages on carnival.com prior to their cruise. The pre-purchase option is currently available on two ships – Carnival Vista and Carnival Fascination – with fleetwide rollout expected by...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jun 08, 2017
Posted in Cruising
Royal Caribbean wraps up Wave Season in a big way As Wave Season hits the home stretch, Royal Caribbean is making its biggest waves yet. Travellers booking by March 31 will receive 30% off every guest on every ship. The offer is for travel taking place on or after April 1 and excludes all China...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Mar 09, 2017
Posted in Cruising
Carnival launches ‘Ultimate Cruise Night Contest’ Carnival Cruise Line has launched the “Ultimate Cruise Night Contest” which invites travel agents to share their most creative cruise night ideas for the opportunity to win US$1,000 to use toward hosting their own cruise party, along with a grand prize of US$5,000 in cash. Through June...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jun 09, 2016
Posted in Cruising
Costa returns to Port Everglades Costa Cruises returned to Broward County's Port Everglades yesterday (Dec. 21) with an inaugural call by the 2,260-passenger Costa Deliziosa. Costa has sailed from Port Everglades since the 1960s and is returning for the winter season following a four-year hiatus. Costa Deliziosa entered...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Jan 07, 2016
Posted in Cruising
MSC kicks off holiday season MSC Cruises is kicking off the holiday season with hot Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals running through Dec. 2. The sale includes up to 30% off select seven-night or longer Caribbean Spring and Winter 2016-2017 sailings on the MSC Divina, as well as up to $400 in shipboard credit per...
Travel Courier Issue Date: Nov 26, 2015
Posted in Cruising