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Hurtigruten extends Northern Lights Promise for 2024/2025
Hurtigruten has extended its unique Northern Lights Promise to September, allowing travellers to experience one of the world’s most natural wonders for an even longer period. Typically begininning in October, the policy extension will allow thousands of guests to experience the phenomenon that is on many travellers’ bucket lists. The policy provides guests with a second chance guarantee to see the lights if they do not occur within sight of the ship during a voyage of 11 days or more. Experience the Northern Lights “At Hurtigruten, we firmly believe that Norway is the best...
Silversea introduces three new all-inclusive fares
Offering travellers the luxury of choice, Silversea has broadened its pricing structure to include three fare options, catering for guests’ varied preferences. Complementing its popular door-to-door all-inclusive fare, which provides guests with a seamless journey that starts and ends at their homes, Silversea has enhanced its port-to-port all-inclusive fare, which is now available on all voyages. Now included in Silversea’s Fare Guarantee program, the Port-to-Port fare will henceforth be eligible for the same promotions and savings as the door-to-door fare. Moreover,...
Scenic removes single supplement on select 2024 cruises
Solo travellers can now enjoy no single supplement on select 2024 voyages with Scenic Eclipse. Highlighted below are itineraries that apply to the offer: Arctic Arctic Circle & Northern Europe Discovery: Norway & Iceland Starting at $29,265 per person; 18 days Greenland Explorer Starting at $22,375 per person; 15 days Kimberley Australia Discover the Kimberley Coastline: An Ancient Wilderness Prices starting at $16,345 per person; 11 days Caribbean Bermuda and The Bahamas (scenic.ca) Prices starting at...
Costa Cruises’ spring sale starts at $299 per person
Costa Cruises North America is making waves, by offering cruises starting at just $299 per person, double occupancy, on select sailings to the Mediterranean and northern Europe The “Spring Sale” promotion is available now through April 11, 2024. “For travellers ready to plan their next European adventure, our ‘Spring Sale’ offers reduced fares to some of our most desired destinations in the Mediterranean and northern Europe,” said Erik Jamarillo, head of sales for Costa Cruises North America. “Costa is looking forward to more incredible adventures in these two regions,...
Hurtigruten launches all-inclusive fleet-wide offer
Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has announced plans to further enhance their onboard guest offering. As part of a phased approach, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions departing in October 2024, the company will be introducing an ‘all-inclusive’ offering as standard across the whole fleet from November 2024, covering all destinations. Since rebranding to HX last December, this product evolution is one of many new initiatives that seek to combine their renowned exploring heritage with the modern-day guest experience. The ‘all-inclusive’ offering ranges from...
HAL’s 2025/2026 Mexico & Pacific Coast trips open for booking
Holland America Line opened its 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, including longer calls at unique ports like Mexico’s Loreto and Topolobampo, and a new seven-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary — a rarely cruised route that reveals the beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Cruises run from Aug. 2025 to May 2026 and range from one day up to a 29-day Collectors’ Voyage. “This in-depth exploration of the PNW takes guests through the historic Inside Passage, sailing through some of the most confined waters our ships have ever sailed," said Paul Grigsby, vice-president...
Backroads brings multi-adventure ocean tours to Greece & Croatia
Backroads recently announced a new Greece and Croatia ocean cruise multi-adventure tour from Athens to Dubrovnik for 2025 aboard Emerald. The trip features a bike ride to the ruins of Delphi, hiking above the UNESCO Heritage Site of Kotor, Montenegro, and kayaking off the shores of the Greek island of Lefkada, among other activities. Additional stops include Itea, Greece; Corfu, Greece; and Sarandë, Albania. The company is thrilled to host this eight-day, seven-night trip aboard Emerald's sleek new yachts, the Azzurra and Sakara, the newest featured small ships in Backroads'...
Uniworld marks 50 years with new super ship
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is debuting a brand new Super Ship, the S.S. Emilie. Setting sail for Europe in 2026, the ship will be a new build inspired by renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt and named after his life partner and muse, Emilie Flöge. “We’re thrilled to introduce a brand new ship to our fleet in 2026, just in time to celebrate Uniworld’s 50th anniversary,” says Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. “Our commitment to excellence is unwavering, and this outstanding new vessel reaffirms our dedication to providing the best and...