Cruise
Venetian Society Reunion On The Itinerary For Silversea
Silversea Cruises has released details of a new Venetian Society Reunion Voyage for 2024 -- to be hosted by President and CEO, Barbara Muckermann, aboard Silver Nova, the new addition to the cruise line’s fleet. Departing Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024, guests travelling aboard Silver Nova for the special reunion voyage will journey through Asia over 16 days, arriving in Singapore on Oct. 31. Open to all travellers, Silversea’s Venetian Society Reunion Voyages foster a convivial atmosphere and a strong sense of camaraderie, appealing to Silversea’s close-knit community of guests,...
A Little Incentive For Agents From Riviera River Cruises
Riviera River Cruises is offering Canadian travel advisors a little incentive to book their clients on its 2023 European river cruises. Effective immediately through the month of May, Riviera will accept bookings for 2023 departures in CAD equivalent to prices listed in USD, providing significant savings through the exchange rate. Marilyn Conroy, Riviera River Cruises’ Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America, said: “Through next month, we’re offering an incentive exclusively to our travel advisor partners to the north – bookings in Canadian dollars on par...
Dr. Sylvia Earle To Be Godmother of Explora I
Explora Journeys has announced that Dr. Sylvia Earle, renowned oceanographer, explorer and conservationist has been named the godmother of its first ship, EXPLORA I. Dr. Earle is a celebrated pioneer of deep-sea exploration and has dedicated her life to ocean conservation. She has been a vocal advocate for protecting the world's oceans and marine life, and her expertise and leadership have been recognized globally. Dr. Earle's involvement with Explora Journeys underscores the company's commitment to sustainable luxury travel at sea and ocean conservation. As godmother of EXPLORA...
Craighead Named Godmother of Emerald Sakara
Emerald Cruises has announced that Kelly Craighead, President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), has been named godmother of Emerald Sakara, the line’s second ocean-going luxury yacht, due to launch in August. The naming ceremony will take place on Dec. 2, 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Jo-Lee Shantz, Emerald Cruises’ Director of Marketing Ocean Cruises, Canada, said: “Kelly portrays perfectly what we find special about Emerald Sakara, whose translated name means ‘thoughts become things,’ a meaning that represents both how we designed and...
Uniworld Unveils Post-Cruise Extensions In Greece
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is expanding its portfolio in Europe to a new destination, adding two post-cruise extensions in Greece, available to book now for travel this summer and fall. Passengers can select a 3-night extension to Athens or a 5-night extension to Athens and Santorini, available as add-ons to Uniworld’s Italian itineraries: Milan, Venice & The Jewels of Veneto, Venice & The Jewels of Veneto and Cruise & Rail: Venice & The Swiss Alps. The new Greece offerings join Uniworld’s existing portfolio of pre- and post-cruise extensions,...
AmaWaterways, Backroads Continue To Collaborate
AmaWaterways and Backroads have unveiled the 2023 and 2024 lineup of more than 140 European river cruise departures featuring Backroads enhanced biking tours. During this eighth year of collaboration, guests can join these designated departures that bring Backroads best-in-class bike adventure tours to the Dordogne, Garonne and Gironde Rivers of Bordeaux; the Danube, Douro, Rhine and Seine Rivers; and the Dutch & Belgian Waterways. Backroads Founder & President, Tom Hale, said: “Being active by day while living aboard a luxurious ship and unpacking just one time makes...
New Experiences From Seabourn in Fall 2024, Winter 2025
Seabourn is offering travellers itineraries that will allow them to explore the Caribbean, Asia and Arabia between fall 2024 and winter/spring 2025. Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Ovation will take guests on more than 40 sailings to hidden harbours, marquee ports, and must-experience destinations, including new stops and ports Seabourn has not visited in five years. The itineraries, fares and complete details of Seabourn's fall 2024 through winter 2025 schedule can be found on Seabourn’s website. Seabourn Ovation will sail to the sunny Caribbean and visit a number of...
AmaWaterways Extends Land Package, AirPlus Promo
AmaWaterways has extended its popular pre- or post-cruise Complimentary Land Package offer on select itineraries in 2023 and 2024, as well as its fixed price airfares on select Europe departures with a new offer, AirPlus. Travellers who reserve their river cruises by June 30, 2023 will enjoy extra savings, while extending their vacations with a complimentary two-, three- or four-night land package. When reserving their next river cruise with AmaWaterways, the limited-time AirPlus offer allows travellers to enjoy economy airfare at C$1,099 from all major Canada gateways on a...