Cruise
A Texas-Sized Makeover
Royal Caribbean International's 3,634 passenger, Liberty of the Seas will undergo an extensive, bow-to-stern, makeover as it prepares introduce a number of firsts to its sailing of Mexico and the Caribbean from the port of Galveston, Texas. During the dry dock, the Liberty of the Seas will see the addition of a collection of waterslides called the Perfect Storm – including the first ever boomerang style slide at sea, Tidal Wave. The new hair-raising slide features a steep drop that propels riders up a near vertical wall for a moment of weightlessness and into free fall. The...
Seaworthy Adventure Focus of New Campaign
A newly launched brand campaign, entitled “Come Seek,” by Royal Caribbean International is inviting travellers to discover the unique world of cruising with vacation options filled with adventure and exploration. According to officials, “Come Seek” reflects the brand’s adventurous spirit by placing the traveller’s personal experience and point of view at the heart of the campaign. It also showcases the essence of the experience that the brand has been delivering for more than 40 years – including the revolutionary Oasis- and Quantum-class ships – and such innovations as...
Silver Muse Unveiled
Silversea Cruises has released new details about Silver Muse, its newest ship, which embodies the tagline “Simply Divine.” Agents can now find detailed information on suites and restaurants, as well as many other elements at http://www.silvermuse.info, a web site specifically dedicated to the new ship which will set sail in spring 2017. Further information, such as details on itineraries, public spaces, deck plans, and more, will be added in coming weeks. Visitors to the site are greeted by an interactive discovery of Silver Muse with a 360-degree virtual tour, providing a...
Sailing To Gold
TravelOnly is busy these days, providing its member agents with in-depth training and earning honours from its key suppliers. In Halifax, the agency group brought its East Coast associates and potential travel guests to join them at the Halifax Cruise-a-thon which showcased top cruise lines. TravelOnly also hosted a live training seminar with Celebrity, Carnival, Crystal and Uniworld that included pre-booked, on-board ship inspections. As well, three of TravelOnly's top agents – Pat Probert, Kelly Neonakis-Morash and Reese Morash – discussed the benefits of cruising before...
NCL Unveils New Affinity Group Program
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled a new Affinity Groups Program for the North American market. The new program will see NCL providing affinity groups with more choices to allow greater customization based on the type of group booked, as well as the most attractive tour conductor policy in the industry. Effective for bookings beginning Dec. 1, 2015 for sailings Jan. 1, 2016 and beyond, the new program offers the strongest guaranteed amenities for the life of the group, along with highly flexible amenity options and a tour conductor policy that rewards partners for genuine...
Cruise Lines Put Health On The Itinerary
Cruise lines have certainly adapted their product over the years and to no one's surprise, they've certainly taken advantage of the health-conscious travel trends that have become a big deal for travellers. Today, cruise companies offer a range of specialty cruises focused on everything from well-being to onboard spa treatments and a host of other options to help passengers stay fit and healthy on their sailings. And with October being National Plan a Cruise Month, CLIA is offering a number of tips on the healthy options that passengers can take advantage of on their...
Uniworld Charts A Course To India
Beginning January 2016, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will set sail on the rivers of India, with passengers sailing aboard the brand, new Ganges Voyager II. The 56-passenger, all-suite vessel will sail the Ganges River as part of Uniworld's the 13-day “India's Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges,” itinerary. Those sailings will feature a seven night cruise and five nights in Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Highlights of the cruise include Delhi's Humayun's Tomb, the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, Jaipur's City Palace, Mother Theresa's home and...
Uniworld To Launch Its Newest in India
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection will launch its newest luxury river cruise ship, the Ganges Voyager II, in India in January 2016. The 56-passenger, all-suite vessel will sail India’s Ganges River on Uniworld’s newest itinerary, the 13-day “India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges,” featuring a seven-night cruise and five nights in Oberoi Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Highlights include Delhi’s Humayun’s Tomb, the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort, Jaipur’s City Palace, Mother Theresa’s home and tomb in Kolkata, Verdic temple in...