Cruise
Luxury Meets Discovery With Scenic Eclipse
Scenic founder and chairman Glen Moroney (pictured) was in Toronto yesterday (March 3) to share news of the company's “next luxury experience” – the launch of its First Discovery Yacht, the Scenic Eclipse, which will embark on its maiden voyage on Aug. 31, 2018. The ultra-luxury mega yacht, described as a “6-star” ship, will carry 228 guests in 114 all-veranda suites – from the spacious 344-sq.-ft. Verandah Suites to the 2,500-sq.-ft. two-bedroom Owner’s Penthouse Suite. Guests can enjoy a choice of six on-board dining options – from contemporary fine dining with...
Disney Expanding Cruise Fleet
The Walt Disney Company has announced plans to add two more ships to its cruise fleet. The company has entered into a memorandum of agreement with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, with completion dates scheduled for 2021 and 2023. “We pride ourselves on the unforgettable vacation experiences we deliver to our guests each and every day, and the expansion of our Disney fleet will allow us to create even more magical memories for families at sea and in incredible cruise destinations around the world,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney...
CLIA Cruise Finder
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has introduced a new resource exclusively for travel agency and individual agent members – CLIA Cruise Finder, offering detailed information about cruise travel. Members can access ship information, itineraries, onboard offerings as well as a significant amount of general travel agent educational content. Cruise Finder also provides useful tools for planning group bookings and meetings and events at sea. “CLIA is continually focused on providing its members with meaningful, practical and valuable resources to succeed,” said Charles...
Viking River Celebrates Travel Agents
Viking River Cruises welcomed the latest additions to its fleet this week with the christening of six new Viking Longships during a waterfront celebration in Amsterdam. And, recognizing the contribution the travel trade has made to the growth of the river cruise industry, Viking honoured six of its key partners by naming them as ceremonial godmothers for the six new ships. The christening event marks another year of impressive expansion for Viking, occurring just two years after the company set a second Guinness World Record for the most new ships launched in a single day, and just...
Cunard Spring Savings Event
Cunard has introduced a Spring Savings Event featuring up to two-for-one savings on select 2016 voyages on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth. Bookings must be made by April 15. The offer features transatlantic crossing fares from US$799; Mediterranean fares from US$599; New England & Canada fares from US$1,199; Caribbean fares from US$1,249; and Northern Europe fares from...
Travel Agent Appreciation Month at Silversea
Silversea Cruises is rolling out a special pair of rewards to express its appreciation for travel agents throughout the month of March. The new incentives include a $250 Visa Gift Card available to agents on 69 voyages when booked by March 31. And the new “Sell Three, Sail Free” program enables agents to earn their own complimentary familiarization cruise when they book (during the same time period) three new suites on any 2016 voyage. “We're showing our deep appreciation for the loyalty and support of the travel agent community with an exceptional opportunity for our agent...
Earn 12% on Transat River Cruise Package
Agents booking a Transat river cruise package to Paris & Normandy or to Bordeaux with AmaWaterways can now earn 12% commission on the entire cruise package. Transat's exclusive cruise packages include flight, transfers, cruise and shipboard gratuities. Booking is simpler than ever through the Cruise Call Centre or the regular booking system. Transat cruise advantages offer free checked baggage of up to 25 kg to France, free flight protection which offers peace of mind in the event of a delay and more. Travellers can also benefit from onboard inclusions such as buffet and à la...
NCL Tackles Sagging Loonie
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is tackling Canada's weak loonie head on by offering travellers a Canadian At Par promotion (launched March 1) or its “Free At Sea” initiative in which guests can choose two of four onboard amenity offers – from free unlimited beverages, a free specialty dining package, shore excursion credits or a free 250-minute Internet package. “It’s become clear to us that the Canadian consumer has been impacted by the disparity between the Canadian and US dollar. Our Canadian Pricing At Par promotion is our attempt to address this directly, and show both our...