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PAUL GAUGUIN DEBUTS 2014 VOYAGES
Paul Gauguin Cruises has debuted its 2014 Voyages by Gauguin brochure. The 104-page brochure showcases a variety of cruises aboard the Paul Gauguin and the 90-guest Tere Moana, which can be viewed online at http://www.pgcruises.com/e-brochure . Itineraries are grouped by region and feature cruise schedules, maps, highlights and fares. Fleet distinctions, dining venues, entertainment options, activities, shore excursions, pre- and post-cruise hotel programs, the air/sea program, deck plans, and general information are also highlighted. For 2014, seven- to 14-night voyages are offered on both...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN OFFERS ‘SUPER SATURDAY’ SALE
On Aug. 17, Royal Caribbean is offering a “Super Saturday\" sale, with fares on the Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas starting at $749 p.p., double occupancy. Travellers taking advantage of this offer will also receive up to $100 onboard credit per stateroom. The onboard credit special (the amount varies depending on the category of stateroom) is available on all Royal Caribbean ships for sailings between Aug. 23 and Oct. 31....
CARNIVAL CALL-TO-ACTION
Carnival Cruise Lines will feature a travel agent call-to-action in new marketing materials beginning with its fall television advertising campaign. With this modification, marketing materials will include a call-to-action guiding consumers to contact a travel professional, carnival.com or 1-800-CARNIVAL. “We’ve heard loud and clear from travel agents that in order to build business together, we need to do a better job of guiding the millions of consumers we reach through our marketing initiatives to contact a travel agent,” said Joni Rein (pictured), Carnival’s vice-president of...
TAUCK HAS NEW WAYS TO SEE EUROPE’S OLD CITIES
Tauck is broadening its European portfolio with special in-depth explorations of some of Europe’s most iconic cities beginning next month (September). The coming 18 months will see the launch of two different explorations of London, the debut of a third “city-centric” itinerary in Florence, and the reprise of Tauck’s first such event with the return of its popular “Roman Holiday Event” in Italy’s capital city next year. Two of the four itineraries, “The Tauck London Event” and “Roman Holiday,” are part of the company’s Tauck Events portfolio, while “World...
CRUISING WITH THE MOODY BLUES
Seventies rock band The Moody Blues have launched The Moody Blues Cruise, Return to the Isle of Wight, described as a fan vacation and musical celebration. The cruise is themed around the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, considered to be one of the greatest classic rock festivals in history. Several artists from the festival will be joining Justin, John and Graeme, recreating memories from 44 years ago in a celebration of one of rock’s most unforgettable events. However, this time, fans are invited to enjoy the music and create new memories aboard the MSC Divina during a five-night cruise out...
Cruising With The Moody Blues
Seventies rock band The Moody Blues have launched The Moody Blues Cruise, Return to the Isle of Wight, described as a fan vacation and musical celebration. The cruise is themed around the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, considered to be one of the greatest classic rock festivals in history. Several artists from the festival will be joining Justin, John and Graeme, recreating memories from 44 years ago in a celebration of one of rock's most unforgettable events. However, this time, fans are invited to enjoy the music and create new memories aboard the MSC Divina during a five-night cruise out...
Celebrity Helps Travellers ‘Talk The Talk’
Celebrity Cruises is making it easier for its guests to speak local languages with its new, industry-first app, "Cruise Lingo."An interactive language and culture guide, and a customized version of the mobile app from TripLingo, Cruise Lingo allows travellers easy access to authentic local phrases and relevant information to enhance their destination experience. By simply speaking or typing a phrase - such as, "Where is the nearest ATM?"- into a mobile device, the translated language of the local destination appears on-screen. An interactive book offers multiple versions of each phrase,...
$30 Million Transformation
Princess Cruises' Sun Princess has begun an extensive $30 million transformation. During a two-week makeover, the vessel will receive a new atrium with Princess' signature International Café, a new sushi and seafood venue, an updated Horizon Court buffet, and a refreshed Lotus Spa. Interested viewers can follow the drydock progress while the ship is at the Sembawang shipyard in Singapore with regular photo updates offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse each day through Aug. 20. The online drydock journal offers a rare "insider's"look at the work required to transform the ship with new...