Cruise
Silversea acquires Galapagos tourism company
The Silversea Group has purchased Canodros S.A., an Ecuadorian tourism company that operates in the Galapagos Islands, and their upmarket expedition ship, Galapagos Explorer II. Silversea plans to add Galapagos Explorer II to its fleet of six ships next year, after the all-suite, 100-guest vessel undergoes a major refurbishment in September 2013 and is given a new name, steps that will ensure consistency with the standards of the Silversea fleet. Until that time, Galapagos Explorer II will continue on its planned schedule of cruises and will continue to be operated by Canodros, which is based...
Silversea goes all-inclusive in the Med
Silversea Cruises has launched a new collection of five "Shore Amore"all-inclusive Mediterranean sojourns aboard Silver Spirit this summer that include roundtrip business class air and transfers, pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay with breakfast, exclusive, authentic local experience (such as a gondola ride along the Grand Canal in Venice) and choice of select small-group shore excursions in every port. Following are the new ultra-luxury sojourns: Barcelona to Venice, 12 days, July 22 to Aug. 2, from US$9,299 including business class air; Venice to Istanbul, 11 days, Aug. 2-13, from US$8,999;...
Sunquest’s long duration cruises are back
Sunquest's long duration cruise holidays are back, offering travellers the opportunity to combine Italy's vibrant culture with the beauty of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The 21- and 24-day cruise holidays include air, a pre-cruise coach tour through Italy and a cruise through the Mediterranean and Caribbean. Sailing aboard the MSC Poesia, guests travel from Genoa, Italy to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 21-day cruise holiday, departing Nov. 7 starts at $2,299 plus tax. The trip begins in Rome and features a pre-cruise coach tour that explores Rome and Florence, before departing for six...
Gauguin introduces Tahiti hotel, cruise package
Paul Gauguin Cruises has introduced a 10-night hotel and cruise package that includes a three-night pre-cruise stay at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, a seven-night Tahiti & the Society Islands cruise on The Gauguin, roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, and transfers. The package is available Jan. 2, 2013, with rates from US$4,270 p.p.; May 8, 2013, from US$4,870 p.p.; July 31, 2013, from US$5,170 p.p.; and Oct. 23, from US$5,070 p.p. On this 10-night itinerary, The Gauguin sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti, visiting the islands of Raiatea and Taha'a with overnights in Bora Bora...
Royal Caribbean launches WOW sale
Through June 13, Royal Caribbean is holding a 3-day WOW sale that offer passengers an onboard credit of up to $200 per stateroom on cruises options in Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia and New Zealand. To qualify, passengers simply book a Royal Caribbean cruise during the sale that sails on or after Aug. 15, 2012. Lisa Bauer, senior vice president of global sales and marketing for Royal Caribbean International, said: "There's no time better than now for vacationers to book their summer vacation or a future cruise with Royal Caribbean. Vacationers may choose among any of our...
Book early and earn with ASC
American Safari Cruises is offering travel credits of $500 per couple on its yacht in the Hawaiian Islands or $300 per couple in Mexico's Sea of Cortes aboard the newest addition to the fleet, the Safari Endeavour. The 86-guest Safari Endeavour will spend its first winter exploring the Sea of Cortes on weeklong Baja's Bounty expeditions roundtrip La Paz, Baja, Mexico. Transfers are included from either Los Cabos or La Paz airports. Highlights include snorkeling with sea lions, water sports activities, and viewing dolphins and whales. Guests making a new reservation by Sept. 30, 2012 receive a...
Win with Encore, Regent Seven Seas
Encore Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are offering agents a chance to win an all-inclusive 10-day cruise aboard the Regent Navigator, departing Nov. 15, 2012. Agents who book and deposit any 2012 Regent Seven Seas cruise between June 1, 2012 and July 31, 2012, will be automatically entered into the draw. Each booking earns one ballot entry, with there being no limit to the number of ballots entered per agent. The winner will be announced on Aug. 3, 2012. The free cruise offer is valid for two adults and includes all cruise fees, taxes and up to 50 free shore excursions. Please note it...
CLIA adds new VP
CLIA has named Bud Darr as its new vice-president of technical and regulatory affairs. Darr will lead the technical and regulatory affairs function at CLIA, including monitoring of domestic and international regulatory policies, developing industry-wide recommendations and representing the industry on a variety of technical and regulatory issues. In addition, Darr will lead the Technical and Regulatory Affairs team in their role as CLIA representatives at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Darr joined CLIA in September 2010 after 17 years of service in a variety of roles both...