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Catch a wave with Atlas Ocean Voyages
Atlas Ocean Voyages is setting sail with the launch of its January Savings Event which is combinable with its Second Guest Sails Free promotion that makes sailings to Antarctica, the Arctic, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe more enticing. In addition to the savings, several voyages now feature Up to 4 free Shore Excursions on select Cultural Expeditions, allowing guests to delve even deeper into the cultural wonders awaiting them. With less than 200 guests on board, Atlas Ocean Voyages offers an intimate yachting experience. The Second Guest Sails Free promotion is available...
HAL sailing to 50+ ports for 2025/2026 Asia season
Holland America Line's Westerdam is heading to Asia, where it will explore 11 countries from September 2025 through April 2026. The itineraries have a strong focus on Japan with 24 different ports around the country, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Cruises depart from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of Asia's most iconic cities — with up to 12 ports in a single cruise. Late departures and overnight stays allow extra time for guests to...
Royal Caribbean names Jeff Carpenter as strategic account manager
Royal Caribbean International has appointed Jeff Carpenter as strategic account manager for Western Canada, effective immediately. Previously, Carpenter worked as a business development manager at TravelBrands. His appointment fills a position previously held by Leanne Hill, who passed away last year. "My colleagues are thrilled that Jeff has joined our company. I know he is no stranger to you, and I'm sure you'll agree that Jeff is the perfect fit to takeover from our beloved Leanne," said Lisa Connell, director of sales for Royal Caribbean International Canada. "Leanne and Jeff...
Virgin Voyages celebrates top 100 First Mates
From a music video style safety video and a tattoo parlour onboard to a PJ-themed party hosted by a drag queen and stateroom light controls with settings like “hangover” or “get it on”, Virgin Voyages is known to do things a little bit differently. And the same goes for travel agents, who are instead known as First Mates for the adults-only cruise line. “In typical Virgin fashion, we have to have cheeky fun names for everything,” John Diorio, Virgin Voyages, vice president North American sales, tells PressToday during a one-on-one interview onboard Scarlet Lady. “First Mate...
Oceania has new trips to Asia & Africa for 2024/2025
Oceania Cruises has announced that its 1,250-guest ship Riviera will explore the continents of Africa and Asia at the end of 2024, and into 2025 with three brand new itineraries. The jewel of these itineraries is a once-in-a-lifetime 59-day Grand Voyage which offers guests the opportunity to explore the truly off-the-beaten path ports across Africa and Asia. Riviera will sail from Barcelona, call at the Canary Islands, before heading down the western coast of Africa with days at sea punctuating enticing ports in Senegal, Gambia, Ghana and an overnight stay in Walvis Bay, Namibia. At the...
Emerald & Scenic launch free cruise promo for agents
Emerald Cruises and Scenic are offering travel advisors the opportunity to earn a free cruise (or even up to four free cruises) with its very popular promotion, “Sell 3, Sail Free.” Travel advisors (and a guest) can enjoy a free, eight-day 2024 Rhine, Main or Danube river cruise for making three new bookings on any Scenic or Emerald Cruises 2024 European river cruise; or a free 2024 Caribbean cruise for making three new bookings on select 2024 Emerald Cruises yacht voyages or select 2024/2025 Scenic Eclipse sailings. How to qualify The three new cruise bookings must be made between...
Wave season savings from Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten is offering discounts of up to $4,000 off per person during Wave season, which takes place during the first quarter of 2024. All three products – the Original Coastal Express and the brand-new Svalbard Express and North Cape Express itineraries – are all available with discounts. The Svalbard Express is up to $4,000 off for sailings from May through September 2024, while guests can save up to $3,000 when traveling on the North Cape Express between December 2024 and April 2025. On the Original Coastal Express, savings of up to $2,000 are available on sailings...
Riviera River Cruises celebrates with agents
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of its parent company, Riviera Travel, Riviera River Cruises will be holding a drawing for thousands of dollars’ worth of gift cards for travel advisors. For every European river cruise booking made in January and February, advisors will be entered into the drawing for six American Express or Visa gift cards valued from $250 to $1,000. In addition to the gift card drawing for advisors, Riviera will host a special 40th anniversary celebration onboard every 2024 river cruise departure. Details of the gift card drawing: Travel advisors will...