Cruise
Celebrity Cruises Is Making Waves
As Wave Season rolls in, Celebrity Cruises is setting sale with biggest offer of the year -- the Semi-Annual Sale. Available from now through March 1, 2023, travellers can get 75% off their second guest's cruise fare, save up to an additional $800 per stateroom, and get up to $800 to spend on board. The offer is applicable on most cruises sailing from now through April 30, 2025 and can be booked at www.celebrity.com. The offer covers sailings to all seven continents and close to 300 destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, the Mediterranean, Alaska and Southeast...
“Seas The Day” With Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises North America is sailing into 2023 with its “Seas the Day” promotion that features fares starting at $499 per person, double occupancy, and offering up to $500 in onboard credit per cabin redeemable for dining, spa treatments, excursions and more. The sale is offered on select Caribbean, Emirates, Mediterranean and northern Europe cruises booked by Feb. 28, 2023. Sailings covered by the promotion range from three to 22 days departing January 2023 through 2024. Ships in the offer include the line’s two newest – Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana – as well...
Viking Names Newest Ship In L.A.
It was quite the celebration in Los Angeles recently as Viking named its newest ocean ship, the Viking Neptune. As part of the event, the ship’s ceremonial godmother, Nicole Stott, retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut and artist, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing for the ship—a maritime tradition that dates back thousands of years. The Viking Neptune arrived in Los Angeles early in the morning on Jan. 8 and departed for Honolulu following the naming ceremony. The ship is currently sailing the 2022-2023 Viking World Cruise, an epic voyage from Fort Lauderdale to...
Ready To Make Waves
If the number of travel advisors invited on two recent Wonder of the Seas sailings is any indication, Royal Caribbean International remains committed to the travel trade, writes Managing Editor, Ann Ruppenstein in the latest issue of Canadian Travel Press. The cruise line welcomed over 3,000 registrants on a Dec. 7 cruise from Port Canaveral and approximately 4,000 on the Dec. 9 naming ceremony sailing, both of which featured a visit to Perfect Day at CocoCay, Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas. “Professional travel advisors play such an important role in our...
Discover The Rivers Of The World With Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced its second annual Rivers of the World cruise for 2024. The 55-day itinerary departs on Oct. 3, 2024, from Lima, Peru, and will take 68 guests on a journey spanning three continents, 10 countries, and four Super Ships, including new-to-Uniworld destinations, special surprises and exclusive experiences. Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, said: “We’re thrilled to debut our second Rivers of the World sailing, back by popular demand, for 2024.” Bettridge continued: “Our guests are not only...
A First For Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney today (Jan. 10), marking the first time the line has set sail from the Southern Hemisphere on a World Cruise. The Silver Shadow will host guests for the 139-day arts-inspired voyage, sailing from the South Seas to the Amazon Rainforest and beyond, calling in 66 destinations in 34 countries across five continents. Barbara Muckermann, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises, said: “All the world’s a stage, and, in this arts-inspired tale, our discerning guests will discover the authentic beauty and...
Exotik Journeys Sailing To Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia
Exotik Journeys is starting the year off with a bang with a special offer on its cruise to Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia on MSC Splendida. The itinerary includes Luxor, the Red Sea, Petra, Jeddah, Cairo, and the pyramids of Giza. Until Jan. 20, 2023, travel agents who book the March 17, 2023 sailing will earn 10,000 Loyalty Rewards Points, and travellers will receive a $200 credit to apply to their flight. The 11-day program includes 2-night accommodation in Giza, 1-night accommodation in Cairo, two sightseeing tours, domestic flights, private transfers, and a 7-night cruise...
Star Clippers Cruising With Wave Season Deal
Star Clippers is celebrating 2023 by offering guests a $230 complimentary onboard credit on select sailings onboard Star Clipper and Star Flyer with sail dates through November, 2024. Guests who book by Feb. 15, 2023 will receive a $230 credit per person, which can be used for purchasing drinks, massages, Wi-Fi packages, clothing and other items from the Sloop Shop or to book excursions. Offer is valid for residents of North, Central and South America only. Offer is good on select sailings through November, 2024, and includes Mediterranean destinations like the idyllic Greek...