Cruise
Viking Sea Sets Sail
Viking Ocean Cruises' second ship, Viking Sea, has embarked on its maiden voyage from Istanbul to Venice, officially doubling the size of the company’s fleet. From Venice, Viking Sea will sail through the Mediterranean and into the Atlantic on its way to be officially christened on May 5 on London’s Thames River in Greenwich. Following the christening, Viking Sea will spend its maiden season sailing itineraries in Scandinavia and the Baltic, as well as the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. “Too often in recent years the most talked about ships have been the biggest ships. It...
The Joy Of Uniworld
With special offers and the truly all-inclusive nature of a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise, there may be no better time for clients to book that one-of-a-kind trip of a lifetime, reports assistant editor, Greg Coates in this week's digital edition of Canadian Travel Press. The award-winning Uniworld – a sponsor in this year's Agents' Choice Awards – offers a “six star” experience on itineraries in destinations throughout Europe, Russia and Asia. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, one of the highest staff-to-guest...
Celebrity Kicks Off Travel Agent Appreciation Month
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled a new program to celebrate “Travel Agent Appreciation Month,” from April 1-30. The new program focuses on the five Fridays in April. Each week, on Wednesday, agents will receive information about weekly travel partner offerings that Celebrity sales leaders Dondra Ritzenthaler, senior vice-president, and Keith Lane, vice-president, have curated to let partners know just how much their collaboration means to the cruise line. Then, on each Friday in the month, these offerings will come to life, with opportunities for agents to earn bonus commissions and...
Carnival Unveils New ‘eCollateral Library’ for Agents
Selling Carnival Cruise Line has just got easier for agents as the popular cruise line has redesigned its travel agent marketing collateral library with new e-flyer designs, enhanced customization options and greater ease of navigation. Enhancements to the “Fun eCollateral Library” are part of the line's Onboard with You program and were made based on direct feedback from the line’s Travel Partner Advisory Committee and business development managers. “This enhanced version of our ‘Fun eCollateral Library’ provides travel agents with a more streamlined way to create...
NCL Extends Canadian ‘At Par’ Promotion
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its “Canada At Par” promotion through April 30. The offer applies to all categories on select 2016 sailings to the Caribbean and Europe. Agents' clients can take advantage of special discounted pricing in Canadian...
‘New’ Pride of America Back at Sea
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Pride of America has returned to its homeport of Honolulu as a nearly new ship following a three-and-half-week dry dock where it received ship-wide enhancements, including newly designed public spaces, brand new venues and refreshed décor in all staterooms. Pride of America’s extensive renovation is a part of The Norwegian Edge program, a US$400 million investment designed to set a new standard of excellence for the Norwegian brand encompassing the entire guest experience. “When guests step aboard the all new Pride of America they will be amazed by the...
Uniworld Keeps Guests Informed
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is now offering guests complimentary access to PressReader aboard all company-owned ships in Europe. As part of an ongoing focus to provide an “incredibly personalized experience,” Uniworld is giving guests a choice of premium newspapers and magazines from all over the world. PressReader is available on many major ocean cruise lines, but the partnership with Uniworld marks their first launch in the river cruise industry. With PressReader, passengers can download full versions of their favourite titles on to their own laptops, tablets and...
CLIA Calls for Hall of Fame Nominations
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is calling for nominations for its Hall of Fame Cruise Industry Awards – recognizing individuals and organizations whose efforts and accomplishments represent a significant contribution to the cruise industry. Nominations are being accepted from CLIA’s membership, with the winners being announced at a gala event at CLIA’s Cruise360, the largest and only official conference of the cruise industry, June 1-6 in Vancouver. The nominations are open to CLIA Agency and Individual Agent Members. Cruise Line members can also nominate...