Cruise
Windstar sets sail in 2013
Windstar Cruises released its new 120-page Voyage Collection Brochure showcasing 2013 sailings and featuring detailed information on itinerary schedules, destination information and news on the cruise line's renovations. Windstar Cruises 2013 deployment features luxury sailings in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Northern Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Greek Isles and transatlantic crossings. The brochure showcases the voyages day-by-day, such as the signature Greek Isles and Turkish Delights, or the new Idyllic British Islands, giving an in-depth look at adventures off the yacht, culinary dining...
Celebrity adds even more class to ‘ConciergeClass’
Celebrity Cruises has added to its plush "ConciergeClass"accommodations. Guests booked in Celebrity's ConciergeClass staterooms still will be treated to the full slate of services and amenities associated with the category, including a bottle of chilled Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine with a commemorative label featuring exclusive artwork from the ArtCenter/South Florida artists upon arrival; fresh fruits and flowers; daily delivery of afternoon savories; pillow menu and the Celebrity eXhale bedding program, with premium mattresses, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and plush duvets and pillows;...
Viking River orders two more ships for 2013
Viking River Cruises has placed an order for two additional Viking Longships in 2013. This brings the number of new ships launching next year to eight - an industry first - and a total of 14 new Viking Longships over a two-year period. Features of the Viking Longships include: !!! Two Explorer Suites, at 40 square metres, each featuring a separate living room, bedroom and private wraparound veranda, offering 270-degree views; !!! Seven two-room Veranda Suites with a full-size veranda in the living room and a French balcony in the bedroom; !!! Thirty-nine Veranda Staterooms with full-size...
Silversea appointment
Silversea Cruises has appointed Keith Spondike as its new vice-president of marketing for the Americas, effective Aug. 6. Based in the company's Fort Lauderdale office, Spondike will report to Ellen Bettridge, Silversea's president of the Americas. He will oversee day-to-day marketing activities, including the development, implementation and management of advertising, collateral, direct marketing and e-marketing programs. Prior to joining Silversea, Spondike was chief marketing officer for Avantair, a leading private air travel services company. His past experience also includes 18 years with...
Princess unveils Royal Princess fitness facilities
Princess Cruises has revealed the sports and fitness features that will be aboard the new Royal Princess when the ship debuts next June. Passengers of all athletic abilities can test their mettle and keep in shape with a new outdoor jogging track and additional circuit exercises, the multi-activity Princess Sports Central and a fitness centre full of the latest equipment with a private aerobics studio for special classes. The new sports and fitness features are detailed in the company's latest video previewing Royal Princess, available at http://www.princess.com/learn/ships/rp/video_tours ....
CLIA agents optimistic
Halfway through the year, travel agents cite optimism about selling cruises in 2012, according to a new survey of members of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). More than 50% of respondents report they are already selling more vacations at sea than in 2011 and 64% expect cruise booking volume over the course of 2012 to increase over last year. The online survey of over 300 CLIA-member agents, conducted in early July, measured several major aspects of the cruise industry from the agent perspective, including consumer confidence and attitudes toward cruising, popular cruise...
HAL details Early Advantage savings for 2013
Holland America Line has announced details of its Early Advantage savings on a wide selection of 2013 cruises and CruiseTours for guests booking well in advance of their departure. The promotion features free upgrades on select sailings, as well as savings of up to 50% by combining two cruise itineraries on select Collectors' Voyages in Europe. Also on some sailings, free and reduced cruise fares are available for third or fourth guests who share the same stateroom. "By planning ahead, our guests can take advantage of significant savings and ensure they are able to take their dream...
Compagnie du Ponant goes all-inclusive
Compagnie du Ponant has gone all-inclusive - moving to a "simpler and thoroughly transparent pricing structure"that highlights all-inclusive fares. All meals, open bar, stocked mini-bars in all staterooms and suites, a welcome-aboard cocktail party, 24-hour room service, all entertainment as indicated within the itinerary, gratuities, port charges - even taxes and fees, are now included in the pricing. Select itineraries also offer air inclusive options. The only extras are guests' personal expenses, air (in most cases), transfers and optional excursions. The new all-inclusive policy takes...