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AmaWaterways Signs On As BranchUp Preferred Supplier
BranchUp has recently added AmaWaterways as a preferred supplier to its social media marketing program. Michael Drever, BranchUp founder, said: “We are thrilled to feature AmaWaterways as a preferred supplier on our platform for travel professionals both in Canada and the U.S.” Drever continued: “As a leading river cruise line and trusted partner for travel advisors, the company puts a major focus on providing inspirational content and promotional offers to their travel partners, and their participation in BranchUp is another tool to building successful partnerships that...
Leno Named Godfather To Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that late night talk show host and comedian Jay Leno will serve as its first ever godfather to one of its ships, Carnival Venezia, at a celebratory event on June 14, 2023 when the ship is blessed and enters service from New York City. The ship is the first to incorporate “Carnival Fun Italian Style” that adds Carnival’s signature fun to the beautiful Italian theming of the vessel. In addition to serving as the Godfather, Leno will perform a special comedy show exclusively for Carnival’s event guests, in partnership with Carnival® World...
Making Legends With HAL’s New Voyages
Three Holland America Line ships are set to explore the landscapes and natural wonders of Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in 2024-2025. From unspoiled islands to cosmopolitan cities, Westerdam will spend the season Down Under, while and Zaandam each offer a longer Legendary Voyage to the South Pacific and Hawaii. In October 2024 Westerdam sails a westwardly South Pacific crossing, followed by the iconic Australia Circumnavigation. From December 2024 through March 2025, the ship offers a series of 14-day departures roundtrip from Sydney, Australia, or between Auckland,...
Costa Releases Details Of Winter 2024 Through Spring 2025 Cruises
For travellers who want to book a vacation in advance, they can now book Costa Cruises departures from December 2024 through March 2025. The cruise company will be offering a diverse selection of itineraries in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates during that time, in addition to the new 2025 Around the World cruise that departs in December 2024. In the Mediterranean, Costa Toscana will set sail on weeklong cruises exploring Italy, France, Spain, the Balearic Islands and Sicily, with several extended calls giving guests more time ashore. The itinerary includes...
Something Unique From Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is offering savings of up to CAD$4000 for customers that purchase cruise and air together on select 2023 itineraries. Uniworld’s offer gives guests the freedom to choose any flights or airline bookable through the Uniworld air team, without affecting their savings. The offer is valid on new bookings made now through July 31, 2023 for travel through 2023. Almost all Uniworld itineraries are included in this offer, with the exception of select departure dates. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, said that:...
Sail Into The Heart Of The River With AmaWaterways
AmaWaterways has released its 2024 Heart of the River brochure as it sets a course to Europe, Egypt, Asia, Colombia and Africa. The new brochure is available to order from the AmaWaterways website in print version or download immediately in digital format. In the year ahead, the company will continue on it path forward with new ships, itineraries and land packages, including the launch of the world’s longest river cruises in Europe, Seven River Journeys, the first-ever major river cruise along the Magdalena River in Colombia, and the all-new culinary-themed Flavors of...
TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises Set Sail With Virgin Voyages
TravelBrands’ Encore Cruises has announced that it is partnering with Virgin Voyages. Nathalie Tanious, COO, TravelBrands, said: “People’s desire to travel is stronger than ever, and our partnership with Virgin Voyages enables us to fulfill the demand for exciting cruise experiences.” Tanious continued: “It is our unwavering priority to provide travellers with the exceptional cruise vacations they seek, while continuously adding value to our travel agent partners. Through our collaboration with Virgin Voyages, we are committed to delivering unforgettable journeys filled...
Look What’s Cooking On Carnival Pride
As it embarked on its first sailing of the Europe summer season, Carnival Pride sported the signature Carnival red, white and blue hull design for the first time, after undergoing extensive enhancements that include bow-to-stern upgrades to enhance accessibility on the ship for guests with disabilities. And to mark the occasion, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy and Chief Culinary Officer Emeril Lagasse visited the ship in Barcelona, before it set sail. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said: “I’m so proud of our team. They have done amazing work...