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Dream Big And Break Free With NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line launched its new global brand campaign, “Break Free,” which encourages travellers to look beyond the confines of 2020 and towards a future when they can reconnect with the people and places they have missed most. Encouraging travellers to revive their destination dreams and make them vacation realities, the campaign which is a global effort and which will run across print, digital, radio and television, marks Norwegian’s return to the mass media marketplace since March, when the company voluntarily suspended all voyages due to the growing concern of the...
Get Ready to Cruise Korea
Baxter Media invites all travel professionals to attend a vibrant and exciting webinar with the Korea Tourism Organization next Thursday (December 3) at 1 p.m. (EST). Next week, agents will get to discover all the highlights that cruising Korea has to offer. Focusing on tours, this in-depth cruise webinar will cover Seoul, Busan, and Jeju’s port cities. If you sign up now, you'll be entered to win one of two $500 e-gift cards! All attendees will have the chance to win a $10 e-gift card as well. Only those who attend the full duration of the webinar will be eligible to receive...
Updated Cruise Advice From The CDC
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued updated advice for cruise ship travel, recommending that “all people avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide, because the risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships is very high.” The CDC said that: “It is especially important that people with an increased risk of severe illness avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises.” In its Level 4 advice, the CDC indicates that: Cruise passengers are at increased risk of person-to-person spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19, and...
Deals From Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday, deals on 2021 departures of its three newest European river cruise itineraries on the River Seine, the Danube River, and the Dutch waterways and Rhine River. Departures are available from $1,999 per person based on double occupancy for standard cabins and suites. Bookings must be made between Fri., Nov. 27, and Tues., Dec. 1. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ executive vice president sales and marketing North America, said of the offer: “These Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on our newest itineraries are some...
Le Boat Rocking With Black Friday Deals
In the summer of 2021, Le Boat is offering private luxury houseboat getaways on the UNESCO Rideau Canal in Ontario and in eight European countries. No previous boating experience required. And it’s putting these cruises on sale at up to 25% off beginning Black Friday and continuing until Dec. 1 on cruises booked in 2021 or 2022. Lisa Mclean, marketing manager for Le Boat, said: “In a global pandemic, it’s difficult to get out in a way that feels safe. Now you can enjoy nature and visit the towns along the way on your own private cruiser where you eat, sleep and live onboard....
Holland America Sets Sail With Deals
Holland America Line has launched a week-long Black Friday sale offering a free Wi-Fi package for all new bookings and a special bonus gift card with all gift card purchases. Running from Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2020, the Black Friday Sale also features complimentary specialty dining, a beverage package, gratuities and more from the current Save Now, Cruise Later promotion, putting the value of the combined offers at up to $2,300 per stateroom. Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line, said: “Combining the free Wi-Fi value of the Black Friday Sale with the already included...
TravelBrands Is Making Waves
TravelBrands is making a splash with its newest online giveaway. For the next four weeks, travel agents who are members of TravelBrands’ Your TravelBrands BDM Facebook group will have the opportunity to receive prizing and other perks. These online giveaways are in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL). Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “As the year comes to an end, we wanted to bring our travel agent community even closer together and celebrate the travel industry.” Tanious continued: “Over the next few weeks, we are hosting exciting sessions on our...
Black Friday Bonus From Emerald Waterways
Emerald Waterways is offering Black Friday deals on all of its 2021 and its 2022 European river cruise sailings. Guests who book any 2021 or 2022 European river cruise between Nov. 21 to Nov. 30, 2020 will receive a free, extended drinks package. These bonus savings are combinable with the following offer: For European sailings, guests save up to CDN$3,000 per couple depending on length of sailing and cabin category, and couples booking a suite on the Horizon Deck receive €300 onboard credit. In addition, all bookings come with the line’s flexible booking policy that allows...