Cruise
New brochure details Princess’ Europe schedule
Princess Cruises has published its Europe cruise brochure for 2013, featuring itineraries in the Baltic Sea, British Isles and the Mediterranean. Highlighting the program is the launch of the new Royal Princess, which will debut with a schedule of Mediterranean cruises. The brochure includes a full summary of the ship's unique features, as well as all of the cruise choices available during the maiden season. Princess will have its youngest fleet ever in the region next year, with seven ships plying European waters, offering 60 itineraries on 124 departures between April and December 2013....
Silversea details exclusive World Cruise events
Silversea is rolling out an array of exclusive complimentary events and new mid-voyage land adventures for Silver Whisper's World Cruise in 2013, a 115-day journey from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale, departing Jan. 5. In addition to a gala Bon Voyage reception, dinner and overnight stay at the renowned Peninsula Beverly Hills hotel on the night prior to embarkation, other complimentary events that will be offered to guests sailing the full World Cruise include an exclusive evening of cocktails and dinner at Singapore's members-only China Club. Built atop the Capital Tower, the club offers...
Uniworld introduces two new ships for 2014
Uniworld has announced the introduction of two boutique ships -- the S.S. Alexandra and the S.S. Catherine -- to European waterways for 2014. The S.S. Alexandra, sister ship to the S.S. Antoinette, will sail along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, while the S.S. Catherine, fashioned after Uniworld's River Royale, will sail in France. Sharing the same standards and attention to detail reflected throughout Uniworld's fleet, the new ships will be designed with the same flair used by Beatrice Tollman, president and founder of Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld's award-winning sister company, and her...
Fred. Olsen extends ‘all-inclusive’ drinks offer
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, represented in Canada by GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, is introducing for the first time an "all-inclusive"drinks package on it 2013/14 cruise programs. According to officials, the move is a reflection of the growth of the "all-inclusive"holiday market as well as the huge success of its "all-inclusive"drinks package on four limited availability 2013 Canary Islands fly-cruises. The package launched earlier in the year and sold out three times as quickly as cruises without this add-on. Fred Olsen is now extending the offer to guests booking by Sept. 30 for...
Kwan verses Louganis in ‘Royal Deck-athlon’ at sea
It's "game on"this summer when world-class figure skating champion Michelle Kwan and world-champion diver Greg Louganis go head-to-head in the first-ever "Royal Deck-athlon"at sea onboard Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. The skating and diving legends are facing off in two commercial spots that will air on NBC-owned stations throughout the US. Viewers will be directed to visit the cruise line's Facebook page to see the legends compete in a series of 10 events aboard the Oasis, including: surfing the FlowRider; climbing the rock wall; skating in the ice rink; diving at the AquaTheatre; zip...
HAL increases Alaska departures for 2013
For the 2013 Alaska cruise season, Holland America Line (HAL) is increasing its presence in the region with more departures and more guests than in previous years. Although the number of Holland America ships deployed in Alaska will remain at seven -- the same as this year -- Amsterdam will double its departures on new seven-day roundtrip sailings from Vancouver. As a result, Alaska-season departures will increase 8.5% and guest capacity will increase 6% over 2012. HAL's Early Advantage savings feature complimentary upgrades and free and reduced fares for third or fourth guests who share the...
Crystal says ‘abracadabra’
Crystal Cruises has pulled the ultimate rabbit out of a hat with a new, industry-first program entitled "Magic Castle at Sea."Thanks to an exclusive arrangement magically orchestrated by Master Magician Rich Bloch, magicians from Hollywood's renowned private magicians' club, the Magic Castle, will come aboard to entertain and mystify guests of all ages. Starting this week aboard Crystal Symphony and on Aug. 6's Crystal Serenity voyage, the intimate evening shows add yet another live entertainment option to 13 luxury European cruises this year, and every voyage in 2013. The new affiliation...
Windstar sets sail in 2013
Windstar Cruises released its new 120-page Voyage Collection Brochure showcasing 2013 sailings and featuring detailed information on itinerary schedules, destination information and news on the cruise line's renovations. Windstar Cruises 2013 deployment features luxury sailings in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Northern Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Greek Isles and transatlantic crossings. The brochure showcases the voyages day-by-day, such as the signature Greek Isles and Turkish Delights, or the new Idyllic British Islands, giving an in-depth look at adventures off the yacht, culinary dining...