Viking started the year out with a bang, noting that January served as the company’s most successful booking month – ever.Viking said it had 18 of its top 20 booking days during January including its strongest single sales day.ADVERTISING Trending Now “For 25 years we have … [Read more...]
Emerald Cruises Unveils 2024 Europe River Cruise Collection
WHY IT RATES: Emerald Cruises is offering two new itineraries for its 2024 European river cruise lineup, including an in-depth exploration of Central Europe and a cruise offering a visit to the Moselle region. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulseEmerald Cruises has unveiled its 2024 Europe river cruise collection, including a selection of Epic Voyages—multi-river itineraries up to 23 days … [Read more...]
VIVA Cruises Launches ‘VIVA Additions’ Onboard Credits Program
VIVA Cruises, the European river cruise brand, is now offering a new onboard credit program for cruises for 2023 and 2024 made for North American travelers, called “VIVA Additions.”The onboard credit program is calculated per person, double occupancy and is based upon the duration of the cruise. Solo travelers can receive 25 percent of the fare paid in VIVA additions onboard … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral Named The World’s Busiest Cruise Port in 2022
Port Canaveral has overtaken PortMiami for the title of the world’s busiest cruise port in 2022, welcoming 4,072,396 multi-day cruise passengers throughout the year.By comparison, PortMiami welcomed 4,022,544 multi-day passengers throughout the year.ADVERTISINGPORT CANAVERAL IS THE BUSIEST CRUISE PORT IN THE WORLD: We’ve always aimed to be the best cruise port in the world, but what an achievement … [Read more...]
AmaWaterways to Begin 2024 Europe Season Early
AmaWaterways said it booked a record level of reservations in January and reminds travel advisors that it will begin the 2024 Europe river cruise season early, in February, on the Danube and Rhine rivers.“We are excited to see the demand for river cruising coming back so strong and are delighted to share that we will be launching our 2024 season in Europe with special cruises on the Rhine and … [Read more...]
Scenic Unveils 2024 European River Cruise Season Offerings
Scenic has unveiled its 2024 European river cruise offerings, which include two new itineraries – a 10-day “Danube in Depth” that sails between Budapest and Nuremburg and an 11-day “Iconic Danube” with a three-night stay in Prague, Czech Republic.Scenic is offering savings of up to $1,500 per couple and, if the booking is paid in full at least 12 months prior to sailing (or within 72 hours of … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys Unveils New Autumn, Winter 2024-25 Itineraries for Explora I
WHY IT RATES: The new sailings will include Explora Journeys' first trip into the Amazon for an up-close encounter with the Brazilian rainforest.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorExplora Journeys today announced a new line-up of journeys for the autumn and winter 2024 - 2025 season of EXPLORA I, the first of a planned fleet of six luxury ships, which are now open for booking.Featuring 23 … [Read more...]
Disney Cruise Line Announces 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes
Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years in the business this summer with a massive sweepstakes that runs through March 22.Travelers can enter Disney Cruise Line’s 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of three grand prizes for up to four guests to be part of the Silver Anniversary at Sea.ADVERTISING Trending … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises Names Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis Godmother of Vista Ship
Celebrity Chef Giada De Laurentiis will serve as godmother to Oceania Cruises’ Vista, christening the ship in Valletta, Malta, in a ceremony on May 8 that will include a concert by acclaimed musician and actor Harry Connick Jr.The ceremony will take during Vista’s seven-night itinerary roundtrip from Rome.ADVERTISING Trending … [Read more...]
Top Cruise Travel Stories From February
With wave season still driving sales and demand for spring and summer travel climbing daily, the cruise industry is again thriving. With several studies indicating the industry is poised for another stellar year in 2023 and cruise lines improving the passenger experience to entice people back to the seas, it’s a great time to plan a dream vacation. The cruise industry made major waves over the … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean Details How Its Creating Thrill Island
Royal Caribbean continues to share an inside look at the making of its brand-new cruise ship Icon of the Seas. The YouTube web series is now up to episode 6. The videos provide an in-depth look at the ship-building process. This ship will no doubt be a destination itself. It's likely that the ship will enter a port and hundreds of people will stay on the boat, simply because Royal Caribbean has so … [Read more...]
Learn About AmaWaterways' Magdalena River Cruises in Upcoming Webinar
WHY IT RATES: Travel advisors are invited to participate in the event taking place on March 1 and learn about 2024 itineraries on Colombia's Magdalena River. --Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorAmaWaterways is inviting the travel community to attend a Webinar Wednesday to learn about the first-ever river cruise journey down Colombia’s magnificent Magdalena River.During this informative … [Read more...]
What Does an AmaWaterways River Cruise Offer in 2023?
Leading the river cruise industry in innovation for more than 20 years, award-winning AmaWaterways always takes their guests’ feedback to heart. The line has an unwavering dedication to ensuring you are treated to an unparalleled experience complete with exquisite locally sourced food and wine, a variety of included excursions, nightly entertainment and so much more. With this in mind, they … [Read more...]
Holland America Offers $150 Free Spending Money to Travelers in Select States
In honor of Yukon Heritage Day, Holland America Line (HAL) is running a special offer, which is available only to residents of California, Florida, Illinois, Texas and Ontario, on select 2023 Alaska Cruisetours to the Yukon. This limited-time offer will run through March 31, 2023.Qualifying guests who book select 2023 Denali and Yukon Cruisetours will receive $150 per person in bonus spending … [Read more...]
Seabourn Announces Brand New 2024-2025 Expedition Voyages
WHY IT RATES: New expedition destinations, including The Kimberley region of Australia, are all on offer for the luxury line's 2024-25 cruising seasons. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Writer, TravelPulseSeabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, has unveiled a program of new exciting expedition voyages for summer 2024 and winter/spring 2025 on its two new purpose-built … [Read more...]
Celestyal Cruises Acquires New Ship
Celestyal Cruises, the cruise line specializing in itineraries to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, acquired a new vessel as part of its fleet renewal program, to undergo a $21-million refurbishment before entering service.The new ship, called Celestyal Journey, will offer space for 1,260 guests and was originally built for Holland America Line. During its service with the line, the … [Read more...]
Aurora Expeditions Officially Christens the Sylvia Earle in Antarctica
WHY IT RATES: With pioneering environmental scientist Dr. Sylvia Earle in attendance as the ship’s namesake and ambassador, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its second purpose-built polar expedition ship just before she set sail on her inaugural Antarctic Climate Expedition. — Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse Associate WriterEarlier this week, Aurora Expeditions officially christened its newest … [Read more...]
NCL Reprising ‘Meet the Winemakers’ Cruise Series for 7th Year
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), today announced that it will reprise its popular ‘Meet the Winemaker’ cruise series in 2023 for its seventh year, complete with exclusive onboard programming that appeals to oenophiles and foodies of all experience and skill levels.As always, this collection of special-interest cruises will feature an exciting lineup of some of the world’s most renowned vintners and … [Read more...]
MSC's Most Sustainable Ship, MSC Euribia, to Launch This Summer in Copenhagen
MSC Cruises’ newest and most sustainable flagship, the MSC Euribia, will celebrate its naming ceremony in Copenhagen’s Malmö Port (CMP) on June 8, 2023.The new ship is the line’s second to be powered by LNG (liquid natural gas), the cleanest marine fuel, which reduces CO emissions by 25 percent when compared with traditional fuels.ADVERTISING Trending … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line Offering Guy Fieri, Sammy Hagar's Santo Tequilas Fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Line celebrated National Margarita Day by announcing that premium Santo Tequilas from beloved celebrity chef Guy Fieri and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar are now available to guests fleetwide. Trending Now ADVERTISINGMoving forward, guests can look forward to … [Read more...]