Cruise
Azamara Journey gets new look
Azamara Journey, the second of Azamara Club Cruises' twin boutique ships to undergo refurbishment, has emerged from an eight-day drydock in Singapore's Sembawang Shipyard. Azamara Journey, now complete with a refresh of all public spaces and staterooms and an elegant new "Azamara Blue"exterior hull, continues its Asia season with a 13-night Indonesia voyage round-trip from Singapore. Shipwide renovations included new carpets, upholstery, and a new colour palette in public spaces reflecting the cruise line's inviting atmosphere; new mattresses and upgraded veranda furniture for suites and...
Best-selling author Avalon’s newest godmother
Avalon Waterways has announced that acclaimed author of the international bestseller books 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, Patricia Schultz, will christen the Avalon Expression - one of two new "suite ships"being unveiled this year. Of her godmother duties, Schultz said, "It is an honour, without doubt, but also a thrill and a delight to have this chance to christen the Avalon Expression. I know that countless adventurers will fill every departure, excited by the promise of exploring Europe's history-lined rivers. Sailing through its most special corners on such a beautiful vessel is...
Wine & Dine’ on Encore, Royal Caribbean
Encore Cruises, together with Royal Caribbean International, are inviting clients to "Wine and Dine on Us"through a new promotion available exclusively through Encore. This limited onboard credit offer is valid on all new individual bookings made by Jan. 31 for any seven-night Caribbean sailing departing any time up to April 30. The onboard credit amount is based on the category booked: $50 per oceanview stateroom, $100 per balcony stateroom and $200 per suite, and will be added to the applicable files prior to sailing. Agents are advised to ask for promotion code: ADTPRO RWAVE. And, with...
Carnival launches ‘Passport’ for agents
Carnival Cruise Lines has updated and enhanced its learning tools for travel agents with the launch of Carnival Passport, a comprehensive new learning management system that houses all of the line's training and education activities in one easy-to-access area within GoCCL.com. Carnival Passport replaces Carnival Cruise Lines University (CCLU) and provides agents with more flexible and customized learning options. With this new program, agents may select learning activities that best suit their particular educational needs while earning credits along the way. This differs from the former CCLU...
Uniworld going all-inclusive in 2014
In 2014, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will introduce all-inclusive river cruises in Europe. Uniworld currently offers a host of inclusions, such as all non-alcoholic beverages, wine and beer served during lunch and dinner onboard; fully hosted shore excursions; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers. In 2014, Uniworld will expand its services and amenities to include unlimited wine, beer and spirits, and all gratuities for all onboard and onshore services, including pre- and post-cruise extensions. Uniworld is the only North American river cruise line to...
Princess introduces cruise and air savings
Princess Cruises is starting off the New Year with a sale called "Cruise Deals & Air Steals"for wave season, offering travellers savings on both cruise prices and airfare when booking with Princess eZAir. Featured cruise deals will save passengers up to $1,000 per stateroom, plus up to $1,000 savings per couple on airfare. The sale includes cruises in Alaska and Europe, featuring voyages to the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, the historic Holy Land, the British Isles and Scandinavia & Russia. Full cruisetours to the best of Alaska by land and sea are also featured. Sample cruise deals...
Regent launches ‘Luxury Goes Exploring’ blog
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched a new blog -- "Luxury Goes Exploring"-- celebrating the tastes and traditions of the places that the all-inclusive luxury line visits along with insider tips and destination information guests can use when planning their cruise vacation. "Our discerning guests share our passion for exploring the world and learning more about the people, the culture and the food of the more than 300 ports of call we visit a year,"said Randall Soy, the line's executive vice-president. "The new blog and our enhanced social media efforts on Facebook and Twitter will provide...
NCL launches Europe Bonus Days
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is launching a Europe Bonus Days sales event offering savings on Norwegian's vacations in Europe. Guests who book a Europe cruise through Jan. 8 will receive $100 per stateroom to spend on board, plus Wave season offers including free upgrades, e-coupons worth up to $300 in onboard savings, and reduced deposits on sailings of three days or longer. In addition, Norwegian is offering additional savings to families who book a new Europe cruise reservation -- children ages 17 and younger will receive 50% off their cruise fare on any of Norwegian's Europe itineraries...