Cruise
Windstar Sets Sail With Wave Season Deals
Windstar Cruises launched its annual wave season offer today (Jan. 5, 2021), encouraging prospective cruisers to take advantage of the offer now and book early so as not to miss out. The Sail Small, Live Large With Big Perks offer lets travellers choose from a set of complimentary perks plus a reduced deposit of 5%. And to incentivize travel advisors, the line is adding in bonus commissions and is extending its groups promotion and Sell 3, Sail Free offer. Running from Jan. 5 through Feb. 28, 2021, Windstar’s “Pick Your Perk” savings options include: Up to $1,000...
MSC Cruises Sets A Course To Summer 2022
MSC Cruises has unveiled details of its Summer 2022 season with sales now open for the Caribbean and Mediterranean, with Northern Europe set to open soon. The summer season running from April 2022 through to November 2022 offers a huge choice of itineraries to suit any type of traveller with 19 ships to choose from. MSC Cruises’ Summer 2022 program offers the most embarkation ports in the Mediterranean, with 10 ships deployed in the region, meanwhile for those looking to relax in the sun-drenched Caribbean, MSC Cruises will offer Miami and Port Canaveral as convenient embarkation...
Fill It Up
Just before Christmas, Carnival Cruise Line’s new Mardi Gras made its first port call in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where the ship refuelled its innovative Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion system for the first time after delivery. Mardi Gras, set to begin sailing from Port Canaveral, Fla., this year, will be the first cruise ship in the Americas to be powered by LNG. In its liquefied state, LNG is odorless, colourless, more environmentally friendly and less expensive than other fuels. LNG is considered the marine industry’s most advanced fuel technology. LNG does...
Costa Firenze: Inspired By The Renaissance
Costa Cruises has officially taken delivery of the new Costa Firenze ship from Fincantieri. With 135,500 gross tonnage and a capacity of more than 5,200 guests, the Costa Firenze is part of the development plan that includes seven new ships to be delivered for the Costa Group by 2023, for a total investment of more than €6 billion. Costa Firenze is the fourth of these new ships to be delivered with three more to come. Of the 14 ships currently operating in the Costa Cruises fleet, 11 were built by Fincantieri, confirming the solid relationship between the two...
Viking Unveils 2022-2023 World Cruise
Viking has announced details of its new 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise, which will span 138 days, 28 countries and 58 ports, with overnight stays in 11 cities. Departing on Dec. 22, 2022 from Ft. Lauderdale, guests will sail on Viking’s newest ocean vessel, Viking Neptune, which will join the company’s fleet of award-winning 930-guest ocean ships in late 2022. Viking World Cruise guests will embark in Florida and journey to Central America, before transiting the Panama Canal and sailing up the West Coast of North America. A shorter, 121-day Viking World...
TDC Is Part Of Celebrity’s Top 50 Club
Transat Distribution Canada (TDC) is proud and pleased to be part of Celebrity Cruise Line's Honorary Top 50’s Club in 2020. Susan Bowman, vice-president of marketing industry relations at TDC, said: “Our relationship with our preferred partners is valuable. That is why TDC is very proud to be included in Celebrity Cruises’ Top 50 account list, particularly during this very difficult year. We are happy to say that Celebrity Cruises has continued to support the entire TDC network throughout the last months, in ensuring that all our mutual clients understand their options for...
HAL Names Sutter VP North America Sales
Holland America Line has named Michelle Sutter to the post of vice president of North American sales. In this role, the 20-year travel industry veteran will oversee strategic accounts, national accounts, charter and incentives, and field sales. Sutter will report to Holland America Line President Gus Antorcha. Said Antorcha: “Michelle holds the respect of the trade community and is a results-oriented leader with the ability to drive our sales efforts with passion, dedication and knowledge.” And he noted that: “As a member of our leadership team, Michelle has pioneered a...
News From American Queen And VCL
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) and Victory Cruise Lines (VCL) have announced new enhancements and offerings as the ships look forward to welcoming aboard their guests once again in 2021. The upgraded offerings and operations will include increased measures made to health and safety protocols, the 2021 Wave Offer, elevated suite amenities and fresh culinary experiences. AQSC and VCL will also kick off the 2021 sailing season debuting two vessels to their fleets, the American Countess and the Ocean Victory, in addition to unveiling expanded Special Edition...