Cruise
Promising Signs of Recovery For Cruise Industry
The cruise industry is seeing the slow signs of recovery as interest for cruise trips has increased in recent weeks, for sailings next year. The decision by the CDC to let its no-sail order expire on Oct. 31 in exchange for a conditional sail order supports the early signs of recovery that Expedia Group’s data is showing. While cruise has been one of the hardest hit industries of the pandemic, encouraging search data suggests that there is clear pent-up demand from North American travellers eager to hit the waters as soon as possible. Global searches between April and September...
AQSC Has Something Special For 2021
American Queen Steamboat Company (AQSC) has released details of its 2021 lineup of Special Edition Voyages. Sailings are aboard the American Duchess, American Queen and newest paddlewheeler to join the fleet, the American Countess. John Waggoner, founder and CEO of American Queen Steamboat Company, said: “Our river cruises do an important job of reflecting the history, culture and traditions of the regions they sail through. The special edition voyages for 2021 are a wonderful selection of what our cruises offer for guests seeking a wide variety of experiences. There’s...
ACV Bringing Back Cruise Vacations
Air Canada Vacations is bringing cruise vacations back, offering cruise lovers exclusive perks when booking any Flight & Cruise package with Air Canada Vacations. Travellers can take advantage of savings of $200 in flight credits per couple for travel until Dec. 12, 2021 in a balcony stateroom or higher. In addition, customers will receive an extra $100 in flight credits per couple when booking their next cruise vacation with a future travel credit. That means a total $300 in flight credits per couple. Nino Montagnese, managing director at Air Canada Vacations, said:...
Ocean Cruisers Looking To Chart A New Course
According to a new study by Riviera River Cruises, 34% of past ocean cruisers are considering taking a river cruise instead in 2021, and of those 79% are more likely to take a river cruise than an ocean cruise next year. U.K.-based Riviera, which operates 12 luxury river cruise ships in Europe, conducted the study as part of a “Less Is More” campaign to promote the positive aspects of river cruising in 2021. To celebrate the campaign, travel advisors will have a chance to win a free cabin on a 2021 river cruise. For more sail on over to https://www.rivierarivercruises.com...
Set Sail Aboard Crystal Esprit In 2021
Crystal Cruises has revealed details of a new nine-night Iconic Passages: Corinth & Suez itinerary aboard Crystal Esprit. The 62-guest boutique yacht will embark April 1, 2021 from Dubrovnik, Croatia and sail to Aqaba, Jordan, visiting some of the region’s most remarkable sites of historic, spiritual and natural significance during the less crowded spring season. The voyage offers guests opportunities to visit such UNESCO-listed locales as Dubrovnik’s Walled City, St. Catherine’s Monastery from the port of Sharm El-Sheik, Luxor and the Valley of the Kings from Safaga,...
Grenada Prepares For Return Of Cruises
The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) is continuing to implement key strategic cruise business actions in preparation for the safe and gradual resumption of the industry. One of these actions is the completion of an Aquila Centre for Cruise Excellence destination readiness workshop for public and private sector cruise teams including the Grenada Ports Authority, Ministry of Health, Customs, Grenreal, Immigration, Local Agents and Tour Operators. As part of the workshop (September to October) dubbed ‘How To,’ stakeholders completed the five-part series focused on health and safety...
UNWTO, IMO Call For Safe Resumption Of Cruising
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are calling for the safe resumption of cruise operations, pointing to the importance of the cruise sector to the world economy. Industry data shows that the cruise sector supports 1.2 million jobs and contributes US$150 billion to the global economy every year. Tourism is vitally important for Small Islands States, where it sustains millions of livelihoods and brings substantial socio-economic benefits. The two UN agencies also recognize the efforts made by the industry, countries and...
Explore The Mekong With Emerald Waterways
Emerald Waterways is offering savings on its 2021-2022 Mekong River cruise season through Cambodia and Vietnam aboard the line’s newest Star-Ship, Emerald Harmony. Along with being Emerald Waterways’ newest ship, it’s also the greenest, built to the highest level of European emission standards and featuring a commitment to a single-use plastic-free experience. Guests booking any 2021-2022 Mekong River cruise and tour itinerary of 13 days or longer will receive 50% off one cabin upgrade category (up to a Category S cabin) or CDN$400 per couple off the booking. Combined with...