Encore Cruises launches new luxury division
On April 1, Encore Cruises will officially launch a new luxury division that will feature seven upscale cruise line partners and will go by the name of Encore Prestige. Along with featuring product from long-time Encore partners AMAWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Azamara Club Cruises, Hurtigruten, Paul Gauguin and the Grand Voyages of Holland America Line, Encore Prestige has added Silversea to its portfolio, as well as offering the luxury product available on the mainstream cruise lines, such as the Garden Villas of Norwegian Cruise Line, the Loft Suites of Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises’ Yacht Club etc. “We are very excited about this new division,”said Amr Younes, vice-president, Encore Cruises. “While cruising is a form of travel that really does have something for everyone, it also has some of the best options when it comes to catering to the high-end, luxury market. Encore Cruises has always offered this product as part of its portfolio, however with the new Prestige division we are not only highlighting it to clients in a way that we think best matches this product, but also providing them a complete cruise solution in a boutique-style environment where we will custom-create every aspect of their holiday, from cruise to land to air.”Along with featuring the most upscale cruise product, Encore Prestige will offer “white glove service”from start to finish, including reduced business class airfare with all of its product, dedicated service from its best cruise reservation agents, as well as a new direct number designed to provide Prestige clients with the quickest possible service. Here are the details: Toll-free number (bilingual): 1-800-797-6525; Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (English language calls); 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (French language calls); Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (English & French). (http://www.ThomasCookAgent.ca)
