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On Deck For A Cause
A fundraising effort by cruise line passengers that took place on the high seas around six different continents has resulted culminated today with a large donation for Ukrainian relief. Holland America Line presented a check for $450,000 at the Port of San Diego to the global humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief. The money was raised during the cruise line’s On Deck for a Cause campaign. For 10 months on every cruise in the line’s 11-ship fleet, guests could make a $25 donation to participate in a fundraising 5K walk during their sailing, in locales ranging from Alaska to...
Riviera River Cruises Adds New 2024 Itineraries
Riviera River Cruises its adding three new 11-day itineraries to its 2024 European river cruise schedule. The announcement of the new itineraries comes after Riviera experienced strong demand for its first 11-day itinerary, Lyon, Provençal Rhône and the Camargue River Cruise on the Saône and Rhône Rivers in 2023. Marilyn Conroy, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing North America for Riviera River Cruises, said that: “After seeing the response to our new Saône and Rhône river cruise for this year, we’re excited to offer three more 11-day itineraries in...
NCL Celebrates First Season Cruising South Africa, Namibia
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is celebrating the successful completion of its inaugural season sailing from Cape Town, South Africa. On Dec. 21, 2022, Norwegian Jade became the first vessel in the line’s 18-ship fleet to homeport from the South African port, offering international and local guests 12-day Extraordinary Journeys along the coast of South Africa and Namibia with an overnight stay in Cape Town, South Africa and visits to Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and Richard’s Bay, South Africa; and Luderitz and Walvis Bay, Namibia. NCL is building on its successful...
Catch A Wave Deal With HAL’s Alaska Cruisetours
Holland America Line’s Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an inland journey to Denali and the Yukon and to make an Alaska adventure even more enticing, the cruise line is including Cruisetours in its current “Time of Your Life” wave offer. With the promotion, guests who book select summer 2023 Cruisetours receive a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids and reduced deposits -- plus tours, beverages, specialty dining and Wi-Fi with the “Have It All” premium package. As a bonus for a limited time, guests also receive up to $300 per stateroom...
Celebrate And Save With Emerald Cruises Canada
Emerald Cruises Canada is ushering in the new year with savings offers on its complete catalog of 2023 Europe river cruises and 2023-2024 luxury yacht cruises in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Central America, Adriatic and Red Seas. On the rivers of Europe, guests booking a 15-day cruise will save $500 per person on the booking, and receive free, round-trip airfare to Europe. Those booking an eight to 14-day sailing on the Rhine, Main or Danube will save $250 per person and receive roundtrip air for $295 per person while those booking an eight to 14-day sailing in France or Portugal...
Scenic Is Sailing With New Offers
Scenic is kicking off the New Year with a salute to discovery with some deals on new bookings on its river and ocean ships. All offers are in Canadian dollars and payment in full must be made within 72 hours of booking. These offers are subject to availability. Guests booking a select 2023 European river sailing by March 31, 2023 will receive free or reduced Economy airfare plus savings of up to $1,000 per couple. For those guests choosing to cruise on one of two 228-guest, ultra-luxury Discovery Yachts - Scenic Eclipse and Scenic Eclipse II, a world of amazing sites and...
Celebrity Cruises Makes It A Family Affair
In an industry first, Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo has announced that Greek brothers Dimitrios and Tasos Kafetzis have been named co-captains of Celebrity Ascent, the company’s fourth ship in its Edge Series, debuting winter 2023. The accomplished maritime brothers will usher in a new era for the cruise line, taking the helm of the brand’s newest resort at sea, which has been brought to life by a team of modern lifestyle icons including multi-award-winning British designer Kelly Hoppen CBE; celebrated American designer Nate Berkus and Michelin starred chef...
Holland America Unveils 2024 Canada, New England Season
Holland America Line’s 2024 Canada and New England season is set to feature 29 sailings that range from weeklong getaways to longer, more in-depth journeys. The cruises that depart or end in Boston, Massachusetts are ideal for family getaways and guests looking to explore North America’s Atlantic Coast. One extended roundtrip-Boston itinerary also stretches up to the dramatic landscapes of Iceland and Greenland. From April through October, Volendam and Zuiderdam offer a series of seven-day “Canada & New England Discovery” departures with ports that showcase the...