Cruise
Celebrity Webinar Takes Travel Advisors To The Edge
Celebrity Cruises says it's particularly proud of is Edge Series vessels. The company's Celebrity Beyond arrived in North American waters in November and a category of ships that now has 3 vessels will see that rise to 4 in December 2023 with the arrival of the Celebrity Ascent. "Our ships are in the water. We're in service all over the world, " Allan Brooks, Celebrity's national director for marketing and sales in this country, told a Baxter Media Dec. 14 webcast. Brenda Yeomans of Celebrity's Canadian sales staff in turn told viewers Celebrity has "really upped the ante" with...
Celestyal Making Waves With Deals
Celestyal has announced its “Go Further, Get Closer Wave Season” campaign with savings up to 60% off its most popular 2023 and 2024 itineraries booked from now until Feb. 28, 2023. Prices start from $339* on the three-night “Iconic Aegean” itinerary, which is normally priced at $840, reflecting a savings of 60 percent. The popular seven-night, “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary, which is normally priced at $1,650 has been reduced by more than 40 percent to just $889*. The three-night “Iconic Aegean” sets sail from Athens and calls upon Mykonos, Kusadasi (Turkey),...
Changes At Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises President and CEO Roberto Martinoli has elevated the brand into the industry’s leading ultra-luxury cruise line. On Jan. 1, 2023, Martinoli will assume the role of senior advisor to Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO Jason Liberty. Barbara Muckermann, currently Chief Commercial Officer, will become Silversea’s next president and CEO, and will join Royal Caribbean Group’s Executive Committee. Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said: “Roberto has built Silversea Cruises into the category leader that it is today, 11 ships strong...
Dominica Welcomes Inaugural Calls From Two More Ships
Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas and Silversea’s Silver Moon made their inaugural calls to Dominica on Dec. 2, 2022. To date, four (4) ships have made their inaugural call to the island. MV Evrima being the first inaugural visit on Nov. 24, 2022. To commemorate the occasion, plaque exchange ceremonies were held aboard the vessels between government officials and the captains. As of Nov. 25, 2022, Dominica has received a total of thirteen (13) cruise calls. Together, the ships brought in 18,980 cruise passengers with 73% of passengers disembarking and 54% going out on...
Have The Time Of Your Life With HAL
Holland America Line is sailing into the annual “wave” cruise-booking season with a “Time of Your Life” offer. From now (Dec. 14, 2022) through Feb. 28, 2023, guests who book select summer 2023 to spring 2024 cruises receive a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids and reduced deposits -- plus tours, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi with the “Have It All” premium package. As a bonus, cruisers who book by Jan. 31, 2023, also receive up to $400 per stateroom onboard credit, depending on the length of the cruise. Beth Bodensteiner, chief...
Costa Cruises Expands ‘Cruise & Golf’ Program
Starting this winter, Costa Cruises’ "Cruise & Golf" program will be offered on Costa Toscana's itineraries in the Arabian Gulf as well as on Costa Smeralda's Mediterranean cruises. Golf lovers will have the opportunity to play at some of the most beautiful golf clubs in Italy, France and Spain while sailing on Costa Smeralda, or in the U.A.E. and Oman aboard Costa Toscana. The golf package includes either three or four rounds at select courses on a seven-day cruise, including greens fees and an array of special perks. The selection of golf courses on Costa Toscana's...
Uniworld Puts Advisor Training On The Itinerary
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has added a new 2023 course to its online travel advisor education program, Uniworld University. The course details Uniworld’s newest offerings, to set advisors up for success next year ahead of wave season. Plus, Uniworld is offering special perks for advisors that complete the course. Eligible advisors will receive exclusive discounted rates in January, along with inclusion on Uniworld’s online cruise specialist section for potential new clients and an official badge for e-signature usage. Ellen Bettridge, President & CEO of Uniworld,...
Last Call for Celebrity Cruises Webinar
Baxter Media invites you to attend Celebrity Cruises and CLIA’s webinar for a chance to win a $500 gift card. The webinar will take place today, December 14, at 1:00 PM ET. Come hear from the Canadian Celebrity Sales team as they share more information on Promotions & Groups, The Retreat, New Deployment, their Edge Series class and their All included offering. The Celebrity team will be joined by Charles Sylvia, VP of Industry & Trade Relations at CLIA, to provide an introduction and bring announcements from CLIA. Register...