Cruise
China Proving Popular With Carnival Corporation
Carnival Corporation & plc is set to capitalize on the cruise market in China with plans to further expand its operations there with the deployment of two additional cruise brands in 2017. Carnival Cruise Line and AIDA Cruises will join Costa Cruises and Princess Cruises in the Chinese market, making Carnival Corporation the first company to operate four brands in China – which officials expect to eventually become the world's largest cruise market based on surging demand for cruise vacations by Chinese travellers. As a result of Carnival Corporation's expansion in China in...
Sunwing Introduces NCL Fly/Cruise Packages
Sunwing Vacations has expanded its cruise program to now offer a selection of fly/cruise packages with Norwegian Cruise Line. Travellers will be able to choose between varied itineraries highlighting the best of the Caribbean while sailing on two of the cruise line’s newest ships. And, those booking by Nov. 11 will receive savings of $200 per couple. All packages include direct flights with Sunwing Airlines, featuring weekend departures available from up to five Canadian gateways this winter including Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa and Winnipeg. Beginning Jan. 2, 2016,...
Enjoy New York Courtesy of Cunard
Cunard guests booking a transatlantic crossing on board Queen Mary 2 before Dec. 14 can receive three nights complimentary hotel accommodation in New York. The offer applies to participating crossings made between May 2016 and May 2017. Cunard’s “New York on Us” offer allows guests booking a Balcony Stateroom on any of 21 crossings starting next spring to enjoy three nights at the Hilton DoubleTree, a stone’s throw away from some of the city's “must see” attractions such as Central Park, Times Square and the Rockefeller Center. Cunard Grills guests can enjoy their three...
Historic Getaway Fit For a Queen
Travellers looking for a brief escape to the historic South can now take advantage of the American Queen Steamboat Company's newly introduced five-day cruise – sailing the Lower Mississippi River over the Feb. 18-22 weekend roundtrip from New Orleans. The Big Band-themed voyage allows guests to experience the best plantations, gardens, music and cuisine in less than a week. “We are thrilled to announce this special addition to the 2016 season,” said company president Ted Sykes. “This voyage is the perfect junket to travel roundtrip from New Orleans and allows guests to fully...
Princess Hosts Bestselling Romance Authors
Princess Cruises’ guests sailing aboard the Feb. 8, 2016 Royal Princess Valentine’s Day cruise will certainly rekindle romance with featured guests and bestselling authors Sylvia Day and Meredith Wild. Day is a #1 New York Times, #1 USA Today and #1 international bestselling author. With tens of millions of copies of her books in print, she is a #1 bestseller in 28 countries. Her Crossfire series has been optioned for television by Lionsgate. Wild, also a #1 New York Times, USA Today and international bestselling romance author, is known for her Hacker series. As part of...
Crystal River Cruises To Launch A Year Early
Crystal Cruises has announced it will launch Crystal River Cruises with five luxury river yachts – three more than previously announced – with the first voyages set to sail in 2016, a full year earlier than planned. President and CEO Edie Rodriguez reports four newly built Crystal river yachts have been ordered for delivery in 2017 from the German shipyard Lloyd Werft. And, due to strong demand from agents and their clients for an earlier Crystal river experience, the luxury line has completed the purchase of the German built MS Mozart, the largest river cruise vessel in...
Cuba Cruise Partners with Transat
Transat has introduced new all-inclusive seven-night cruise packages sailing from Havana, Cuba aboard Celestyal Crystal. In partnership with Cuba Cruise by Celestyal Cruises, the packages include five immersive shore excursions, on-board meals, unlimited bar and beverage package, gratuities, transfers and round-trip flights with Air Transat departing from major Canadian gateways. Transat is also adding additional non-stop flights on Mondays from Toronto and Montreal to Havana to support Cuba Cruise’s 2015-2016 sailing schedule. Pre- and post-stays are available from Transat and...
Savouring The Journey
In this week's digital edition of Travel Courier, assistant editor, Greg Coates reports that with a focus on guest experience, Holland America Line (HAL) unveiled a new brand identity and tagline – “Holland America Line, Savor The Journey” – last week in New York, along with three new key partnerships. These include BBC Earth, which will enhance HAL's edutainment offerings, and AFAR Media and Utrip, both offering unique tools that will help agents and their clients pick and plan the perfect cruise itinerary. “Holland America Line guests seek authenticity in travel, and...