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Oceania Cruises eliminates NCFs on all newly launched sailings, expands earning opportunities for advisors
Oceania Cruises says it is eliminating Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fares (NCFs) on all newly launched sailings -- expanding earning opportunities for travel advisors and reinforcing the brand’s long‑standing commitment to being a trusted, long‑term partner to the travel agency community. Effective with the launch of new itineraries, covering the 2028 Summer and 2028-2029 Winter seasons and 2028 and 2029 Around the World voyages, published commission rates will apply to the full commissionable cruise fare. As a result of the permanent structural enhancement, travel...
Norwegian Cruise Line puts partners first with new sweepstakes
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its dedicated travel advisor program, Partners First, with a cruise vacation sweepstakes to commemorate its unwavering long-term commitment to the travel agent community. From May 1 through May 31, 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a cruise vacation sweepstakes exclusively for travel partners, giving away 15 seven-day cruises in a balcony stateroom for two. Winners will also have the opportunity to be featured in travel advisor appreciation initiatives throughout the year across a variety of...
Holland America Line’s 2028 Grand Voyages on course to deliver new experiences
Holland America Line has unveiled the itineraries for its two 2028 Grand Voyages, offering travellers an opportunity to choose between a 129-day circumnavigation of the globe aboard the 2028 Grand World Voyage or a 90-day deep dive into Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on the Grand Australia & New Zealand Voyage. Holland America Line President Beth Bodensteiner was onboard the line’s 2026 Grand World Voyage when she announced the news. Bodensteiner said that: “What makes our Grand Voyage itineraries special is the opportunity to experience destinations more...
Windstar sets a course to deliver rewards to advisors
Windstar Cruises is setting a course to deliver rewards, incentives and booking tools to its travel advisor partners as it launches its Travel Advisor Appreciation Month initiatives to celebrate advisors continued support and expertise. The Travel Advisor Appreciation Month celebrations arrive as Windstar is expanding its fleet from six to eight yachts. The highlight of Windstar’s Travel Advisor Appreciation Month is the grand prize giveaway: a seven day Dreams of Tahiti cruise for two to Tahiti, including roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles (LAX). The cruise is valid for...
Trafalgar puts savings in the spotlight on select 2026 Europe river cruises
Trafalgar has launched Spotlight Savings, offering limited-time deals on select European river cruises, including waived or reduced single supplements for solo travellers and €1,000 per cabin shipboard credits on Suite Stateroom bookings. Available on a wide range of 2026 and 2027 departures while inventory lasts, Spotlight Savings gives Canadian travel advisors a clear way to match travellers with added value across Trafalgar’s Rhine and Danube itineraries. Whitney Ramirez, SVP Sales, TTC Tour Brands, explained: “River cruising continues to see strong demand, and we want to make...
Virgin Voyages dials it up with First Mate Appreciation Month celebration
Virgin Voyages is taking professional recognition to the next level. While the industry typically celebrates Travel Agent Day, Virgin Voyages has ‘dialed things up’ by expanding the celebration into a full, month-long extravaganza -- First Mate Appreciation Month. The centerpiece of its May-long tribute is VV Fest, an immersive series of webinars and interactive sessions designed to empower travel advisors (First Mates) with high-octane tools, insider knowledge, and exclusive rewards. Virgin Voyages Canadian Director of Sales, Sean Russo, explained that: “A single day...
Seabourn sets sail with new 2028-2029 Expedition Voyages
Seabourn’s 2028 to 2029 expedition voyage collection is now open for sale as the cruise line unveils a compelling season shaped by deeper exploration in the Arctic and the line’s second Grand Expedition: Pole to Pole as part of Seabourn’s 40th anniversary in 2028. During the 2028–2029 expedition season, Seabourn Venture and Seabourn Pursuit will offer 49 departures ranging from eight to 96 days and visiting more than 180 destinations across 29 countries. Highlights of the season include expanded Arctic exploration across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Arctic Canada;...
Holland America Line sets sail on its 2026 Alaska season
Holland America Line has ushered in its 2026 Alaska season with the arrival of Eurodam to the Port of Seattle. With more than 100 voyages across six ships this season departing three homeports, guests who embark on a cruise to the Great Land will find a lineup of extensive onboard programming, elevated culinary offerings and more than two dozen new shore excursions -- all designed to connect guests more deeply with Alaska’s awe-inspiring landscapes and local culture. From April through September, Holland America will operate cruises ranging in length from weeklong getaways to a...