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NCL unveils 2014/15 Europe winter deployment
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled its Europe deployment for the winter 2014/2015 season. Norwegian will have two ships sailing in Europe year round, Norwegian Jade will sail seven-day Greek Isles; seven-day Adriatic, Greece and Turkey; 10-day Eastern Mediterranean and an 11-day Western Mediterranean. Norwegian Spirit will offer 12-day Grand Mediterranean voyages and 10-day Canary Islands and Morocco itineraries. The cruises are now on sale. Norwegian Jade will set sail from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy during the winter and sail alternating 10-day Eastern Mediterranean itineraries from...
Newly launched cruise gets the goods on Cuba
Newly launched Cuba Cruise is breaking new cruise ground with its circumnavigation of Cuba, making many of the island's hard to reach ports accessible to travellers. Each cruise includes the opportunity to visit world famous beaches, six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and four National Parks & Preserves, as well as in-depth exploration of Cuba's dynamic culture. Prices start at $586, double occupancy, for a seven-night cruise. The upcoming season will run from Dec. 16 to March 31, 2014 with a total of 15 departures. "It is exciting to offer something truly unique to the travel market, and Cuba...
Princess launches ‘5-Day Super Sale’
Cruise vacations to Alaska, the California coast, Hawaii, Mexico and the Panama Canal are on sale during Princess Cruises' "5-Day Super Sale,"running from Jan. 31 through Feb. 4. With more than 150 West Coast cruises on sale, the event offers savings of up to $1,100 p.p., plus the opportunity to get up to $100 in free spending money per stateroom. In addition to special fares, passengers booking balcony staterooms or above will receive an onboard credit of $50 (cruises up to nine days) or $100 (for sailings 10 days or longer), and those booking interior or oceanview staterooms can get credits...
Tauck to expand fleet in 2014
Tauck has announced that it will welcome two new builds into its fleet of European riverboats next year, bringing the total number of Tauck ships on Europe's rivers to six. According to company officials, the new vessels are slated to launch in March and June of 2014. In addition Tauck will launch four new river cruise itineraries in Europe next year. "Demand for our river cruises continues to grow, and our guests and travel agents love the onboard and onshore experiences Tauck provides,"explained company CEO Dan Mahar. "We're excited to be expanding our portfolio, and adding more capacity...
Encore offers European savings
Encore Cruises is offering an exclusive savings of $200 per couple off the cost of air when customers book their flights to Europe with Encore in conjunction with a European cruise with Royal Caribbean International. The offer is valid on all new individual bookings (not applicable to groups) made by Feb. 15 for any 2013 Royal Caribbean European sailing based on an oceanview category or higher. To take advantage of this offer, agents are advised to ask for promotion code: ADTPRO AIRE. Also available through Encore Cruises and Royal Caribbean, agents receive a $25 Esso gift card when booking...
Celebrity pumps up its fitness program with Zumba
Celebrity Cruises has expanded its portfolio of fitness options by partnering with global lifestyle brand Zumba Fitness to offer guests a variety of its popular classes. In addition to the original classes, Celebrity will offer guests a range of complimentary specialty classes that vary by ship, including Aqua Zumba, the ultimate "pool party"workout; Zumbatomic, Zumba routines for kids, and Zumba Gold, for active, older adults. Every cruise features a licensed Zumba instructor who leads the various classes. Celebrity is also adding a Zumba fitness party to the brand's theme party lineup once...
Princess expands Japan program
Underscoring its commitment to the growing Japanese cruise market, Carnival Corporation & plc has detailed a substantially expanded 2014 Japan cruise program for the Princess Cruises brand, which brings a second ship to the market, features sailings from three homeports and plans to significantly expand the size of the cruise market in Japan to approximately 100,000 passengers. The Japan-built Diamond Princess will join Sun Princess for a cruise program from three homeports - Tokyo (Yokohama), Kobe, and an industry first, Otaru near Sapporo on Hokkaido. Sailing between April and October in...
Royal Caribbean serves up Premium Beverage Package
For a limited time, Royal Caribbean International is offering travellers a complimentary Premium Beverage Package for two when booking a balcony- or higher-category stateroom aboard the following transatlantic cruises, sailing throughout April 2013: !!! Navigator of the Seas' 15-night sailing from New Orleans to Rome (Civitavecchia), Rome on April 6 !!! Independence of the Seas' 13-night sailing from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. to Southampton, U.K. on April 7; !!! Brilliance of the Seas' 11-night sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Lisbon, Portugal on April 13; !!! Adventure of...