Cruise
RAPID ENHANCEMENTS
Carnival Cruise Lines has implemented a program to significantly enhance emergency power capabilities, introduce new fire safety technology, and improve the level of operating redundancies across its entire 24-ship fleet. The enhancement program will cost more than $300 million, and rapid upgrades have already begun. The actions by Carnival will expand the availability of hotel services for the comfort of its guests in the rare instance of a shipboard event that involves the loss of main power. In addition, the plan will reinforce key shipboard operating systems to further prevent a potential...
ROYAL CARIBBEAN UNVEILS QUANTUM-CLASS
Building on a legacy of more than 40 years of innovation and creative design, Royal Caribbean International has unveiled the first details of its next generation of cruise vacations - Quantum cruising. According to officials, the Quantum class of ships will take a dramatic leap forward, introducing more game-changing "firsts at sea"such as a skydiving experience; a thrilling adventure that transports guests more than 90 metres in the air; cutting-edge transformative venues, including the largest indoor sports and entertainment complex at sea with bumper cars, roller skating and more; and the...
PRINCESS SUMMERS IN THE CARIBBEAN
For the first time in four years, Princess Cruises will offer summertime Caribbean cruising from Florida in 2014. Caribbean Princess returns to sail on a full season of voyages ranging from a three-day getaway to full week-long tropical cruises, all of which can be combined for a longer vacation of up to 14 days. All of its summer Caribbean cruises are now open for sale. The May to September program features 12 departures of the line's popular seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages, which can be combined for a 14-day Caribbean Adventure sailing. In addition, the ship will depart on...
SCENIC INTROS TWO ‘NEW’ SPACE-SHIPS
Scenic Tours has officially launched two of its five "Space-Ships"that spent the winter being nearly completely rebuilt. The revamped Scenic Diamond and Scenic Sapphire have officially welcomed their first guests of the season. The company is spending $10 million to update five of its existing Space-Ships to match the specifications of its two newest ships, Scenic Crystal, which debuted in April 2012, and Scenic Jewel, which will launch later this month. These "older"ships - Scenic Diamond, Scenic Emerald, Scenic Pearl, Scenic Ruby and Scenic Sapphire - range in age from 18 months to four...
LEGEND FROM HAMBURG
Royal Caribbean International has released details of its 2014 Scandinavia and Baltic cruises from Hamburg, Germany, aboard Legend of the Seas, one of nine Royal Caribbean ships to sail European waters in 2014. The cruise line also announced new 2014 Europe Cruisetours, which combine a cruise with an exclusive land tour program that explores some of Europe's most vibrant cities and interior regions such as Madrid, Florence, Rome and more. Legend of the Seas' 2014 Scandinavia and Baltic cruises from Hamburg will open for sale on April 11, 2013, and the 2014 Europe Cruisetours are available for...
PARTNER FOR SUCCESS
Silversea Cruises has launched "Partner for Success" -- a campaign and sweepstakes designed to help travel agents increase sales, but also give them a chance to win a new 2014 Mercedes-Benz C250W sedan. Plus their clients have a chance to win a luxury cruise aboard Silversea. For every Silversea deposited booking that U.S. and Canadian (excluding Quebec) travel agents make between April 1 and Dec. 31, 2013 for a 2013 cruise, they will be eligible to enter into a drawing for the car -- plus their clients (who are booked with a deposit on a 2013 cruise during that period) will be eligible to...
SELL EUROPE, WIN WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN
More and more travellers are choosing to tour Europe on a cruise vacation for the convenience and chance to explore many destinations in one trip. Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is leading the European cruise market this summer with nine ships and more than 100 unique itineraries featuring the best of Europe. Cruises also include a day or two at sea between ports, perfect for discovering the many upgrades to the RCI fleet such as outdoor movies, rock-climbing, amazing amenities, specialty restaurants, and so much more. RCI makes booking your clients a snap with their unbeatable value,...
SAVE WITH ROYAL CARIBBEAN
Royal Caribbean International is making it easier for the whole family to take a cruise vacation with its new, significantly reduced third- and fourth-guest fare offer. For new U.S. and Canadian bookings made from Apr. 10 through May 10, 2013 aboard select Royal Caribbean ships, the reduced third- and fourth-guest fares offer vacationers up to 50% savings for sailings departing on Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2013. Reduced third- and fourth-guest fares start at $99 per guest for three-night Bahamas cruises and $199 per guest on four- to seven-night Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean and Europe cruises....