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Encore ‘Cruise for Cash’ winners
Encore Cruises has announced its fifth and final $1,000 winner in its recent "Cruise for Cash"promotion, which wrapped up on Oct. 22. By booking their clients with Encore Cruises during the promotion period, the winners listed below had their names entered in weekly draws and each won a $1,000 cash prize. They are Sandra CÒté from Voyages Escapades (Victoriaville, QC); Louise Wheeler from Bel Air Travel (Toronto); Sylvie Ouimet from Croisières Franco Fun (Montreal); Bernadette Parrott from Cariboo Travel Service (Quesnel, BC); Carla Murphy from Sears Travel (Charlottetown,...
Crystal offers complimentary Beijing adventure
Crystal Cruises is taking guests off the ship and through Beijing's most historic and cultural sites for three nights next spring, as part of two new 2013 cruises to China. For the first time in four years, the all-inclusive Overland Adventure will be featured as a complimentary pre- and post-cruise package on two different cruises, both sailing aboard Crystal Symphony for 10 days before and after the unique land trip: !!! An "All China"voyage, departing March 23, offering extended time in several of the country's greatest cities, as follows: Hong Kong (overnight)-Xiamen-Shanghai (two...
Silversea unveils second expedition ship
Silversea has announced Silver Galapagos as the name for its second small-sized expedition ship, which is currently sailing as the Galapagos Explorer II. The new name signals the company's intent to maintain a consistent level of elegance throughout its fleet, and will take effect after the all-suite, 100-guest vessel undergoes a major refurbishment in September 2013. In a related move, the hull of the Galapagos Explorer II has already been painted the same dark blue as Silver Explorer, the company's other expedition ship. According to officials, Silver Galapagos will be the only luxury...
World’s largest cruise sale is here
Kicking off yesterday, Encore Cruises, together with its cruise line partners, is celebrating National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW), the "world's largest cruise sale."Last year, NCVW generated $55 million in cruise sales and more than $7 million in commissions for participating agents. "NCVW is the largest cruise sale event of the year and a great opportunity for agents to really grow their cruise sales and client base,"said Amr Younes, vice-president, Encore Cruises. "The offers and special promotions vary from cruise line to cruise line, with deals such as savings of $1,000 per stateroom,...
Princess offers Cruise Week savings
Princess Cruises is celebrating National Cruise Vacation Week with an "Escape Completely Sale"offering cruise deals throughout the week of Oct. 22-29. More than 200 cruise departures are on sale, and passengers can enjoy a free balcony upgrade as well as 50% off their cruise deposit. Featured destinations include Caribbean cruises as well as cruises to Alaska, Europe, Hawaii and the Panama Canal. Cruise departures run from January to July 2013....
Royal Caribbean has National Cruise Vacation Week offer
In conjunction with the Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA) National Cruise Vacation Week, Royal Caribbean International is offering up to $100 onboard credit to travellers who choose a Europe cruise with the line. For all new individual bookings, made with deposit from Oct. 21-28, for a seven-night or longer 2013 Europe or transatlantic sailing, guests will receive an onboard credit of $50 per inside or oceanview stateroom, and $100 per stateroom with balconies and suites. Travellers can view more information at http://tinyurl.com/9aob5ga . Agents should visit...
Cruise Into Savings’ with TRAVELSAVERS
Just in time for wave season, TRAVELSAVERS has launched its second annual "Cruise Into Savings"promotion. The promotion features exclusive, limited-time offers from select cruise partners including Avalon Waterways, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean International and others. Offers range from shipboard credits of up to $150 to pre-paid gratuities, complimentary spa treatments and more. Travel completion dates and rates vary by travel supplier; all offers must be booked by Nov. 30. "Everyone benefits with our Cruise Into Savings promotion,"says Nicole Mazza, chief marketing officer of...
Norwegian orders new ship, to be largest in fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has reached an agreement with Meyer Werft GMBH of Germany to build a new cruise vessel, for delivery in October 2015, with the option for a second ship for delivery in spring 2017. The new ship, at 163,000 gross tons and approximately 4,200 passenger berths, will be larger than the company's Breakaway class ships currently under construction at Meyer Werft and incorporate many of those vessels' unique design elements and innovations. With the project name "Breakaway Plus,"the new vessel will be the largest in Norwegian's fleet. Norwegian Breakaway's entertainment...