Cruise
Royal Caribbean Amps It Up
Royal Caribbean International is turning up the island vibes with a lineup of Caribbean adventures slated for summer 2022. With three of the world’s Oasis Class ships to choose from – Symphony, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas – sailing from Florida and the Northeast, plus favorites Liberty, Explorer and amplified Mariner of the Seas, guests will make long-lasting memories both on board and on land. Royal Caribbean’s 2022 summer Caribbean cruises open for sale today for itineraries 5 nights or longer. The cruise line will announce its remaining Caribbean summer 2022...
Early Bird Offers From Emerald Cruises
Emerald Cruises has released details of its first-ever Super Earlybird promotion on select 2022 cruises and cabins. The brand – the parent company of Emerald Waterways -- is seeing strong demand for the 2022 cruise season, and this special promotion offers guests the best savings, along with an extra incentive to book early. The Super Earlybird offer features European and Southeast Asia river cruises as well as their recently announced yacht cruises to sail on the Mediterranean, Red and Adriatic seas. This first-time promotion will be highlighted in an exclusive consumer...
Nine Months Later …
From commission recalls to cancelled bookings to endless hours on hold, the last nine months have certainly taken a toll on travel agents. But despite the setbacks and challenges, many in the travel industry are weathering the storm in anticipation of a brighter tomorrow. Travel Courier chats with three travel professionals to get a sense of how business is going, what’s getting them through this challenging time and why they’re optimistic about the future. As a travel agent, Rosie Darosa of TravelOnly With Rosie Darosa in Thunder Bay, Ont., says the lack of direction from the...
More Cancellations From Carnival
Carnival Cruise Lines is continuing to build and implement its plan to meet the requirements of the Framework for Resuming Cruise Ship Operations Order issued on Oct. 30 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and as a result, the company has now notified guests and travel agents that it has cancelled additional cruises for the first part of 2021, including: All embarkations from U.S. homeports from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31. Additionally, Baltimore, Charleston, Jacksonville, Long Beach, Mobile, New Orleans and San Diego embarkations through Feb. 28. Embarkations...
HAL Offers Agents An Advantage
Holland America Line’s Group Advantage Program (GAP) offers enhanced value when travel advisors book groups on cruises and Alaska Land+Sea Journeys. When booking groups of five or more staterooms traveling together, travel advisors have access to GAP amenities that are valid on cruises through 2022. The program features more than 30 different amenities to choose from -- plus GAP Packages that cater to weddings and family reunions. GAP provides benefits tailored to each group program, while other groups receive amenities based on GAP points established by the cruise destination,...
MSC Cruises Sets A Course To 2023
MSC Cruises has opened sales for the MSC World Cruise 2023 featuring 53 destinations in 33 countries across six continents with a focus on aspirational locations in Asia. The 119-day voyage on board MSC Poesia will commence on Jan. 5, 2023 from Genoa in Italy and the ship will undertake a 30,000 nautical mile journey that will eventually cross 24 separate time zones with other embarkation ports of Civitavecchia/Rome, Marseille and Barcelona. 2023 World Cruise highlights include: Puerto Limon, Costa Rica – the stunning beaches and lush rainforest are a haven for any nature...
Le Boat Dedicated To Safe Travel In 2021
Le Boat has been awarded the #SafeTravels Stamp by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). The Safe Travels Stamp is an international symbol designed to allow travellers to recognize governments and companies around the world, which have adopted standardized health and hygiene protocols – so consumers can experience ‘Safe Travels.’ Lisa McLean, North American sales and marketing manager for Le Boat, said that: “Le Boat has worked hard during COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our guests by providing the highest standard of cleanliness and safety.” McLean...
A Brand New Celestyal
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled its new brand, inspired by the legendary spirit of Greece and the Greek “love of life.” The brand was developed in consultation with Peter Economides of Felix BNI, a specialist with extensive global experience working with brands such as Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, and the Seychelles Tourism Marketing Authority. The new logo is a modern interpretation of the iconic traditional windmills that dot the Greek islands. The new tagline - “Experience life, experience the journey” is directly inspired by C.P. Cavafy’s famous poem,...