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Paul Gauguin hires expert team for food & wine cruise
Paul Gauguin Cruises has welcomed two renowned food and wine experts to host its December 11, 2024 Society Islands & Tuamotus voyage. Hawaiian cuisine culinary expert Chef Tom Wong and certified sommelier Charlie Plummer will work alongside the ship’s acclaimed team to offer tasting and culinary demonstrations, mixology workshops, wine seminars, and more. Offered complimentary as part of the line’s Themed Enrichment Voyages, the Food and Wine Culinary Cruise will also feature signature dishes and cocktails throughout the 10-night journey. “Beyond its legendary lagoons,...
Virgin Voyages adjusts ‘Sea Change’ sailings from Australia to Athens
Virgin Voyages is advising that it is making changes to its ‘Sea Change’ repositioning sailings from Australia to Athens that were scheduled for March aboard the Resilient Lady. With the safety of its passengers and crew the ‘number one priority,’ the cruise company said in a statement that: “Like many other cruise brands, we have been watching the current conflict in the Middle East closely, connecting regularly with global security experts to consider the impacts to the repositioning voyages planned for Resilient Lady in 2024.” The statement continued: “We remain...
Emerald & Scenic are hosting Canada-wide agency info sessions
Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours are hosting a series of cross-Canada information sessions for both travellers and travel agents. The sessions offer a glimpse into their Emerald Cruises’ modern luxury and Scenic’s ultra-luxury river cruises for 2025, highlighting new destinations, inclusive experiences, and their commitment to luxury travel in Europe and Southeast Asia. About the sessions Scheduled in various cities during February and March, these sessions are an opportunity for travellers to explore the cruise companies’ offerings and for agents to...
New Carnival sailing features Hawaii, South Pacific islands
Carnival Cruise Line has announced the opening of a new transpacific Carnival Journeys cruise for 2025 on Carnival Luminosa. When the ship repositions from its Alaska season and returns to Australia, it will sail a 22-day voyage that visits breathtaking destinations, including Hawaii and several South Pacific islands. The new sailing’s itinerary begins with a departure from Seattle, Wash. on Sept. 18, 2025, with Carnival Luminosa arriving in Sydney, Australia on Oct. 11, 2025. Destinations during the cruise include Honolulu, Hawaii; Papeete (Tahiti) and Moorea, French...
Sheralyn Berry talks about her new role with HX
With a new brand identity in place, HX continues to build momentum in Canada with a growing team in place to support and grow the Canadian market. Notably, industry veteran Sheralyn Berry recently took on the role of General Manager for the Americas region for HX, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions. “I joined in October, just as we entered an exciting new chapter following our rebrand to HX,” Berry tells Travel Courier. “Since I joined, HX has launched a new visual identity, website, social channels, booking materials, advertisements and more. Alongside this rebrand,...
UnCruise Adventures, Discover the World Canada partnering up
UnCruise Adventures has announced a strategic partnership with Discover the World Canada. It will leverage Discover the World’s 30-year expertise in travel sales and marketing to expand the reach of UnCruise Adventures experiences to more Canadian travellers. The new alliance is set to enhance UnCruise Adventures' presence in the Canadian market through Discover the World Canada's customized approach, which includes a blend of strategic marketing and comprehensive sales knowledge tailored to UnCruise Adventures unique offerings. This synergy provides great timing during wave...
Royal Caribbean celebrates its partners
Royal Caribbean International has announced its “Travel Partners of the Year” with a lineup of 13 valued travel partner agencies that shined in 2023. The outstanding travel agencies, spanning from newcomers to repeat winners, have demonstrated unwavering dedication, unmatched passion and the keen ability to book Royal Caribbean vacations. The winners recognized include the 2023 Chairman’s Award recipient, Travel Leaders Network, securing the highest of honours; World Travel Holdings with the President’s Award; and first-time honourees that include Travelmation and...
Carnival welcomes 27th ship to fleet with Carnival Firenze
Carnival Firenze has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet from sister line Costa Cruises, growing the Carnival fleet to 27 ships. Carnival’s team will lead a refurbishment project over the next two months to bring many of the favourite features Carnival guests know and love on board – with a touch of Italy. “The beauty of Florence, Italy is about to meet the FUN of Carnival Cruise Line! We are elated to welcome Carnival Firenze to the Carnival fleet, joining her sister Carnival Venezia to showcase ‘Carnival Fun Italian Style,’” said Christine Duffy,...