Cruise

Gauguin PEARLS program a hit with agents

Paul Gauguin Cruises newly introduced PEARLS Accredited Partner Program is proving successful with more than 1,200 agents registering and 600 agents already graduating. A self-paced specialist training program, this recent initiative allows agents "to become truly immersed in the Paul Gauguin experience."PEARLS (Partners Earn Added Rewards and Learn to Sell) enables partners to identify and connect with prospective clients more accurately, as well as to successfully promote Paul Gauguin Cruises. When agents successfully complete the certification program, each will have access to a list of...

Silversea unveils 2013 voyage collection

Silversea Cruises has unveiled an extensive line-up of worldwide voyages for 2013 -- all on sale now and featuring attractive savings incentives such as "Free Air"gateways (on select sailings) and Onboard Spending Credits of up to US$1,500 per suite on all voyages (with the exception of Silversea Expeditions). In 2013, the company's six ships will offer more than 200 voyages, visiting over 450 destinations on seven continents. Highlighting the program is Silver Whisper's 115-day World Cruise, Silver Spirit's inaugural calls in Hawaii (last visited by Silversea in 2010), and Silver Explorer's...

Azamara teams up with Decoster

Azamara Club Cruises is adding yet another element of exclusivity for its guests with the introduction of the European "About Rose"collection of toiletry products on its two ships, Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey. The brainchild of famed-French, master-perfumer Olivier Decoster, "About Rose"offers guests a new range of specially tailored toiletry products. Aboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, guests may pamper themselves with About Rose foaming body wash, body lotion, shampoo and conditioner plus a vanity set. The elegant collection, inspired by notes of tangerine, iris and amber, will...

HAL adds new sales, marketing tools for agents

To maximize sales opportunities during the upcoming 2012 Wave Season, Holland America Line (HAL) has added an array of new marketing, sales and training tools to its online Travel Agent Headquarters portal. Travel Agent Headquarters, accessed via http://www.hollandamerica.com , is an umbrella resource centre where agents can download personalized marketing materials, watch training videos to become more familiar with the online POLAR booking engine, read the latest news and learn how to maximize their product knowledge to increase Holland America bookings. Eight categories are featured on the...

Behind-the-scenes with Celebrity

Consistently striving to provide its guests with unmatchable vacation experiences, Celebrity Cruises is now offering guests an inside look into the fascinating world of cruise ship operations. A new addition to Celebrity's onboard activities program, "Celebrity Inside Access"takes guests on a once-in-a-lifetime journey behind the scenes of Celebrity's renowned fleet, inviting them to discover the intricate details and functions behind modern luxury at sea. The program invites guests to join two intimate and exclusive activities, the "See How It's Done Tour"and the "Bridge Sail Away...

Carnival partners with comedian George Lopez

Carnival Cruise Lines has teamed up with comedian and TV personality George Lopez who will become the cruise line's creative director for comedy as Carnival introduces the Punchliner Comedy Clubs Presented by George Lopez. The comedian will become the cruise line's "curator of comedy,"acting as a consultant on the vetting and hiring of comedic talent for the line's existing fleet-wide comedy clubs. Lopez will play an active role in the securing of top up-and-coming comedic talent, utilizing his vast resources within the North American comedy scene. Through the partnership, Carnival ships will...