Cruise
HTA Welcomes The Responsible Return Of NCL To Maui
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced its return to Kahului, Maui, with the guidance and encouragement of the Maui community, Hawai‘i State Governor Josh Green and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority. NCL’s Pride of America, which has an 18-year history of cruising the Hawaiian Islands year-round, will recommence its weekly overnight calls to Kahului beginning Sept. 3, 2023. Earlier this month, the cruise line paused its calls to Maui, to avoid stressing local resources due to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina on the island’s west side. David J. Herrera, president of...
Set Sail With Scenic Canada And Learn
Scenic is hosting 20 “Ultra-Luxury River Cruises Information Sessions” events across Canada in September and October. The 90-minute interactive sessions put experts in front of the participants to offer insights into: the ultra-luxury river cruising experience in Europe and Southeast Asia, the benefits of small ship cruising, how Scenic’s extensive range of handcrafted enriching river voyages and products immerse guests into the heart of local life, and discover what’s new for Scenic in 2024, as well as learn about more about current money-saving offers. Insights,...
Carnival Cruise Line Unveils More 2025-2026 Sailing Options
The early bird gets a great cruise. That appears to be Carnival Cruise Line’s view as it has unveiled more of its 2025-26 deployment with the opening of sailings to Alaska from Seattle on two ships: Carnival Spirit and Carnival Luminosa. Several Carnival Journeys cruises aboard the two ships are also opening for sale, including a transatlantic sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Miami and a 29-day transpacific voyage from Brisbane, Australia to Seattle that features several stops in Japan. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “The wildlife,...
Carnival Cruise Line Sets A Course To Celebration Key
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the name of its new destination in the Bahamas is Celebration Key. As Carnival prepares to open itineraries in late September for cruises that will call on its highly-anticipated exclusive cruise port destination on Grand Bahama, it revealed the name – Celebration Key – to guests, employees, travel advisors and Bahamian officials yesterday (Aug. 28). Celebration Key is the first port destination exclusively designed for Carnival Cruise Line guests and its name is based on the vision for the destination to be a celebration of all that...
Celebrate Labour Day With Azamara
Azamara is celebrating Labour Day with a special offer giving North American travellers Four Free Nights and a $600 onboard credit on select 2023 and 2024 sailings booked from now until Sept. 6, 2023. With many travellers planning off-season travels for less crowds and cooler temperatures, Azamara is seeing rising demand for exotic destinations this fall and winter. Guests can take advantage of Azamara’s Labor Day Offer to book trending sailings, such as: An 18-Night Western Africa Voyage aboard Azamara Pursuit A 22-Night Amazon Intensive Voyage aboard Azamara Quest A...
Relaxed Luxury Trending With European Waterways
It’s all about ‘relaxed luxury’ for today’s affluent travellers who are looking for first-class service and accommodations, but in a friendlier, more casual setting without “old-world” pretentions. And this trend is helping fuel the increasing popularity of European Waterways’ hotel barge cruises. Available in Europe and the UK, the company’s vessels are often compared to floating boutique hotels. Guests enjoy luxury amenities that include ensuite accommodations, a spa pool, and stylish furnishing. An attentive crew is always ready to satisfy their every wish, and...
Azamara Puts The Value Of Small Ship Cruising On The Itinerary
There’s lots going on at Azamara these days as its combination of country intensive itineraries and the value of small ship cruising provide travel advisors with the perfect way to “keep a customer for life.” “Since the pandemic, we’ve found that more than ever, travellers are looking for an easy and seamless travel experience, and travel advisors provide that expertise and peace of mind our guests are searching for,” Azamara’s Chief Sales Officer, North America, Michelle Lardizabal says in this issue of Canadian Travel Press. For the full story, don’t miss the...
Discover The Silver Nova With Silversea’s Barbara Muckermann
Silversea’s 12th ship, Silver Nova, has set sail on its inaugural season, sailing through the Mediterranean before heading to the Caribbean and South America in November. On Jan. 4, 2024, it will begin its 71-day Grand Voyage South America, visiting 38 destinations in 18 countries. The Silver Nova introduces an entirely new take on luxury at sea with its innovative design, which prizes openness over symmetry and incorporates an unprecedented use of approximately 4,000m2 of glass, immerses guests into the destination from virtually all venues and suites, with far-reaching views...