Cruise
Windstar partners with Revelex to streamline global bookings
Windstar Cruises is investing in technology to make it easier for travel advisors to do business with the small ship line, today announcing a new integration with its first booking engine partner - Revelex. Revelex aggregates cruise inventory (across 40+ major lines) and makes it seamless for advisors to book cruises on a global scale, all in one online location. “Revelex’s Power Agent 5 offers access to a global cruise API, allowing our travel advisor customers greater control of the booking process,” explains Revelex senior vice-president of sales Joe Romans. “The Revelex...
Tauck releases new tech to help boost agent sales
Tauck has partnered with Approach Guides to develop a new technology that allows travel advisors to add custom sales messages, group pricing and other trip details to supercharge their group sales. The new technology builds on Tauck’s existing partnership with Approach Guides, as the two companies already work closely together on a wide array of “Content Experiences,” or pre-built marketing pages that advisors can easily co-brand and share with clients and prospective clients via social media, email and other methods. Tauck’s existing Content Experiences cover a range...
Paul Gauguin details 2026 Moana Explorer program voyages
Paul Gauguin Cruises has released details of the 2026 voyages for its Moana Explorer Program offered to younger guests on 11 summer and holiday voyages aboard the Paul Gauguin. The complimentary program is the only one of its kind among luxury lines exploring Tahiti. Marking the line’s sixth year of partnership with Te mana o te moana, a South Pacific marine education and conservation foundation, the enriching program is designed to engage children ages six to 15 with hands-on, interactive activities showcasing the natural wonders and unique cultures of the region. About the...
HAL’s latest promo offering 40% off fares and more
For agents with clients planning their winter vacation, Holland America Line’s “Save on Sunshine” offer may just sweeten the pot, as the promotion features up to 40 per cent off fares, free prepaid crew appreciation and 50 per cent reduced deposits. Save On Sunshine is available on select departures from September 2024 through April 2025 and features cruises and combined back-to-back Collectors’ Voyages ranging from four to 58 days to a variety of Holland America Line’s destinations. Sailings include the Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Tahiti,...
Set sail on an Uncharted Cruise with Variety Cruises
Variety Cruises is bringing intrepid travellers along on a mystery journey for the company’s first-ever Uncharted Cruise, promising an unforgettable journey through the azure waters of Greece. The sailing, hosted by the company’s third-generation CEO, Filippos Venetopoulos, was launched in celebration of the company’s 75th anniversary. All proceeds from the trip will go to Variety Cares, the company’s nonprofit foundation that supports initiatives striving for clean oceans, gender equality, and education for all. The Uncharted Cruise was designed to be an immersive...
Oceania Cruises has new itineraries to East Asia for 2025
Oceania Cruises is offering an extensive collection of voyages across East Asia in the first half of 2025 that boast destination-rich adventures for even the most seasoned world travellers. Within the new collection of sailings, Oceania Cruises invites guests to explore the wildly diverse landscapes of Asia from the vibrant city of Hong Kong to the coves of Bali, and the ancient temples of Kyoto to the coastlines of Phuket. Oceania Cruises’ small, luxurious ships carry no more than 1,250 guests and are more than an elegant means of travel with exceptional guest-to-staff ratios. They are...
Atlas Ocean Voyages sets a course to record sales in June
Atlas Ocean Voyages turned in a record-setting sales performance for June, marking a significant milestone in the company's growth trajectory. Bookings have reached unprecedented levels following a robust start to the year and expanded itinerary availability into 2026. James Rodriguez, President and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages, attributes this success to strategic initiatives and strong partnerships. Rodriguez said: “Our Second Guest Sails Free promotional offer has driven interest and heightened awareness around Atlas Ocean Voyages. 2024 will be a record year, and 2025 is...
Ponant unveils latest jewel in its fleet
PONANT has partnered with PASPALEY and together, they are introducing a 30-guest expedition motor yacht, PASPALEY PEARL, that will sail year-round to regions spanning the Kimberley, Australia’s Far North, East Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. With a dedicated crew of 21, including four naturalist guides, PASPALEY PEARL will offer guests personalized and expert-led voyages that promise transformative experiences. Setting sail from East Timor to Bali in January 2025 after a multi-million-dollar refit, PASPALEY PEARL emerges as the only boutique expedition yacht in the Kimberley with...