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Windstar Cruises now booking in Canadian dollars
Windstar Cruises is now providing Canadian travel advisors with a Canada-centred booking process in order to provide better service and value for Canadian guests. As well, Canadians can now sail on select cruises for up to 30% off in Iceland, the Mediterranean, and French Polynesia. The new online booking features that that Windstar Cruises announced allow Canadian travel advisors to search and book in Canadian dollars. All Canadian travel agencies will automatically default to CAD when the booking process begins, and any additional pre-cruise purchases associated with a...
Riviera River Cruises giving away cabins to U.S., Canadian advisors
Riviera River Cruises is holding a summer sweepstakes for travel advisors in North America in celebration of the Fourth of July and Canada Day, giving away two cabins aboard cruises of up to eight days. Advisors will receive one entry for every booking they make during the month of July. One cabin will be given away to an advisor in the United States and one to an advisor in Canada. Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises, said: “Summer is here and we’re celebrating by giving away cruises to our travel advisor...
Costa debuts family-friendly experiences in the Med
Costa Cruises is debuting new programming for families on its Mediterranean cruises. The new offerings, designed especially for younger guests, include special family-focused shore excursions and onboard entertainment and activities inspired by the itinerary. The exclusive shore excursions are available in select western Mediterranean ports: Savona, Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Naples, Palermo and Cagliari, Italy; Barcelona and Valencia, Spain; and Marseille, France. Guests can enjoy pre- and post-excursion activities on board, curated by the teams at the “Squok Club” and...
Azamara appoints four new executive team members
Azamara Cruises has announced several appointments to the executive team leading the company in its next phase of growth. "I couldn’t be more pleased to announce that these three outstanding individuals are joining the Azamara team. Meg, Paulette, and Minas are recognized leaders in their respective areas of expertise," said Dondra Ritzenthaler, chief executive officer of Azamara Cruises. "They each bring a wealth of cruise industry knowledge and experience to Azamara. They will each play a critical role in helping us take our industry-leading innovation and growth strategies to the...
TDC invites 25 agency owners on reward cruise through the Med
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) has invited 25 owners of franchised and affiliated agencies from across Canada and a companion of their choice for a seven-night reward cruise in the Eastern Mediterranean, aboard the luxury vessel Seabourn Encore. "This select group of entrepreneurs I had the pleasure of accompanying on this dream cruise all distinguished themselves in 2023 with extraordinary sales performances. This cruise was our way of congratulating and thanking them for their remarkable contribution as remarkable players within our network," said Karine Gagnon, TDC general...
Oceania shows off Polynesian shore excursions for 2025
Oceania Cruises is offering several exciting itineraries to explore Polynesia in 2025, taking travellers to discover boutique and off-the-beaten-path islands from the comfort of the line’s small, luxurious ships. The 2025 season in the South Pacific will be Oceania Cruises’ most expansive to date, with their ships Nautica and Regatta visiting the remote region during both the winter and summer seasons. Both seasons’ unique itineraries have been specifically designed to create a memorable and immersive experience for well-travelled, curious guests, allowing them to delve deeper into...
SeaDream introduces Grand Yachting Voyages
With two Grand Yachting Voyages set for 2025 and six for 2026, SeaDream Yacht Club’s Grand Voyage Collection offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience some the world's most captivating destinations. Ranging from 21 to 35 days, the extended itineraries combine existing voyages into longer, more immersive journeys. The voyages combine quiet beaches, historic wineries, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and bucket-list landmarks in the Greek Isles, French and Italian Rivieras, Scandinavia, Northern Europe, and Caribbean. “The Grand Voyage Collection showcases the...
Costa Cruises offering “Sea Destinations” this fall
Costa Cruises is enticing travellers to enjoy la dolce vita aboard Costa Smeralda in the Mediterranean this late summer into fall when temperatures cool and crowds dwindle. Costa Smeralda will sail the Western Med on weeklong cruises, visiting some of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, France and Spain. Itineraries are further enriched by Costa’s “Sea Destinations” featuring unique experiences that bring the locations on board for immersive activities and celebrations. Costa Smeralda will sail an eight-day itinerary that visits Marseille, France; Barcelona, Spain;...