Cruise
Azamara Unveils New Global Contact Centre
Azamara celebrated the grand opening of the cruise line’s brand-new global Contact Center in Wichita, Kansas this week and it also launched its updated website and Azamara Connect trade portal, featuring a new and seamless reservation system. Carol Cabezas, president of Azamara, said: “Wichita has been home to our knowledgeable and engaging team on the phones, who are dedicated to helping advisors make their clients’ dreams a reality. Opening a dedicated office here is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best service to our guests and advisors.” Cabezas...
Disney Cruise Line Sailing To Lighthouse Point In 2024
Disney Cruise Line has unveiled details of the inaugural dates and select itineraries for its new island destination in The Bahamas in summer 2024. Along with the first sailings to Lighthouse Point, families will be able to choose vacations to bucket-list destinations that include the Mediterranean, northern Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean. Sharon Siskie, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Cruise Line, said: “We are delighted to take families to new places during the summer 2024 season, including our newest island destination at Lighthouse Point in...
Solo Travellers Save With Scenic And Emerald Cruises
Scenic and Emerald Cruises have announced savings for solo travellers. Emerald Cruises is offering “Zero Single Supplements” on select European river cruises for 2023. And single supplements as low as 125% of the regular cruise fare are being offered on dozens of Scenic’s 2023 luxury river departures in Europe as well as Scenic Eclipse and Emerald Cruises luxury ocean yacht sailings that span the world. Booking deadlines are based on space availability and payment in full is required 12 months or more before departure – or within 72 hours when within 12 months. These...
Experience Canada, USA With Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys has unveiled details of its Destination Experiences for EXPLORA I’s North American journeys taking place from September to November 2023 and offering passengers a chance to discover the East Coast of the United States and Canada, including New England. A wide range of curated pursuits and experiences will be part of the debut of the Inaugural Journeys Collection for North America. They will showcase a mix of urban experiences in cities including New York, Boston, Halifax and Quebec City, and the opportunity to escape to the snow-covered peaks, dramatic coasts,...
New Course, New Ship For Celestyal Cruises
Celestyal Cruises is welcoming the arrival of the Celestyal Journey. Following an extensive, €20 million (approximately $21 million), refurbishment and technical maintenance overhaul, Celestyal’s newest ship will set sail on Sept. 2, 2023, taking over the Celestyal Crystal’s program, initially on its popular seven-night “Idyllic Aegean” itinerary. The 1,260-guest mid-sized vessel offers 630 staterooms, 149 of which feature balconies – three times that of the previously available balcony staterooms on Celestyal’s seven-night offering. Of the 149 balcony staterooms,...
Trevello Sails Into Windstar Club 180
Trevello Travel Group has sailed into the Windstar Club 180, which acknowledges exceptional sales growth and productivity. The group said that it takes pride in being recognized as one of the top travel agencies in the industry and is committed to continuing to provide its clients with extraordinary experiences through its collaboration with Windstar. Caroline Hay, the GM of the Cruise Division at Trevello, said: “We are thrilled to be named to the Windstar Club 180. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our advisors, who believe in the Windstar brand and are...
TTAND Receives Celebrity Ambassador Award
For the second year in a row, The Travel Agent Next Door has won the Celebrity Ambassador award. Brenda Yeomans, Key Account Manager, Canada for Celebrity Cruises, said: “This award represents the heart of what Celebrity Cruises is all about. It is about putting people first. Doing this through your communities, sharing, caring, partnership and mentorship.” Yeomans added: “The Travel Agent Next Door‘s people, put all of these into action each and every day. You are all Celebrity ambassadors who truly care about the success of each other. You are all great supporters in...
Port Colborne Makes Its Mark In Cruising
The iconic, small Ontario town of Port Colborne is playing a increasingly larger role in cruising. The Lake Erie-fronting city, home to a little over 20,000 people, is hosting a growing number of visitors who arrive by cruise ship, with Port Colborne one of many Great Lakes cities benefitting from a growing number of cruises that sail those large bodies of water. Port Colborne serves as a gateway location for cruise ships crossing Lake Ontario and Lake Erie through the Welland Canal. During the 2022 cruise season, six cruise lines berthed ships in Port Colborne over 60 times, and...