(PRESS RELEASE)_Miami (Dec. 2, 2021) – Picturesque beaches, awe-inspiring natural wonders, breath-taking glaciers and diverse wildlife are just a few things travelers will experience when Celebrity Cruises returns to South America in December 2023. Aboard the luxurious Celebrity Eclipse, guests will be treated to experiences that are certain to satiate every guest’s sense of adventure as it will head south of the equator and spend four months, December 2023 – April 2024, visiting 16 destinations offering a 14-night Antarctica cruise and a 12-night Argentina and Patagonia sailing. Guests can cross some amazing destinations off their travel bucket list, like Valpariso, Chile; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and even the tip of Antarctica. They can get up close to Chile’s Osorno Volcano, go whale watching on Argentina’s Playa El Doradillo, take in a tango show or surf the beautiful beaches of Montevideo, Uruguay. Those who have longed to visit Machu Picchu will enjoy the 16-night repositioning cruise from Los Angeles to Chile which includes two overnights in Lima, Peru allowing for plenty of time to experience the country’s most visited destination. With eight destinations in six countries, and no more than two consecutive days at sea, these 16-day sailings will ensure guests will have one of the most memorable and exotic vacations ever. “The power of travel expands our horizons, introduces us to other cultures, and opens us up to truly fulfilling experiences. Celebrity takes its guests to far reaching corners of the globe, while enjoying unrivalled luxury travel adventures,” said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises. “We have so much planned for 2023, and we’re really looking forward to sharing the culture and charm of the world with our guests as they Journey WonderFULLSM with us.” Simplifying the luxury experience, Wi-Fi, drinks, and service charges are now ‘Always Included SM’ on every Celebrity cruise. For more information on these Celebrity itineraries and more, visit https://www.celebritycruises.com/2023-2024-cruises. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, Dec. 1, 2021 – Kicking off the holiday season and showing its appreciation for the travel advisor community’s loyalty and commitment, Carnival Corporation’s North American brands announced today that they will maintain travel advisors’ current commission tiers earned through 2023. The five brands from the Corporation include Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn. The lines had previously announced that commission tiers would be maintained through 2022, so today’s announcement extends this protection for an additional year. Commissions are typically commensurate with sailed booking volumes per line. With this announcement, the five Carnival Corporation North American lines are ensuring that travel advisors will continue to earn commission at their current rates for the next two years without their commission percentage changing. “The Carnival Corporation family of great cruise lines stands together in our commitment to support our travel advisor partners as our industry progresses to the full return to guest service,” said Arnold Donald, president and CEO of Carnival Corporation. “In honor of the holiday season where we take the opportunity to think about all that we’re grateful for, I speak on behalf of each of our entire team when I say that we truly appreciate our continued partnership with the travel advisor community. We are maintaining commission tiers through 2023 as one more way to thank them for their support over this last year by providing peace of mind and confidence knowing their efforts will be compensated at the rate they have worked so hard to earn.” Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn are members of Carnival Corporation’s World’s Leading Cruise Lines family of nine cruise brands, which also includes AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia, and P&O Cruises UK. Additional information on the North American brands can be found on www.carnival.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.princess.com and www.seabourn.com. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, FL – December 1, 2021 - Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, revealed four new culinary experiences for guests to enjoy in Privée, the private dining room aboard the line’s acclaimed Marina and Riviera, as a part of its OceaniaNEXT program. “We’re the world’s leading culinary-focused cruise line, so we never stop exploring, creating, and innovating. Privée has achieved almost legendary status over the years and is in great demand among our guests who are continually seeking not just new but celebratory dining experiences to enrich their travels,” said Bob Binder, President & CEO of Oceania Cruises. Offering the most exclusive private dining experience at sea, Privée may be reserved for a single party of up to ten privileged guests per evening. Lavishly decorated with oversized white leather thrones, a one-of-a-kind custom-built table by famed architect Dakota Jackson set upon Ferrari-red carpeting and illuminated by a golden Venini chandelier, Privée transforms every aspect of dining into a sensory experience. Privée now offers guests a total of five scintillating culinary experiences to choose from with a new Degustation Menu, Wine Pairing Menu, Best of Oceania Cruises Menu, Best of Polo & Toscana Menu and even an Executive Chef’s Menu with a specially curated selection of gourmet dishes from the onboard culinary team. A sampling of the Degustation Menu includes: (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, FL., December 1, 2021 – SeaDream Yacht Club is celebrating the season with $1,000 per stateroom savings in their recently announced Sail-Away Event. With many voyages almost sold out, guests are encouraged to book soon to take advantage of savings offered on 14 select voyages in 2022. An ideal gift, a SeaDream voyage creates memories that last a lifetime. Itineraries feature a curated collection of intimate, off-the-beaten-path yacht harbors and iconic ports of call in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. The twin mega-yachts SeaDream I & SeaDream II accommodate just 56 couples in all ocean view staterooms and suites. SeaDream is favored for its highly personalized, anticipatory service, abundant open deck space, gourmet dining al fresco, Thai-certified Spa, complimentary watersports, and creative shoreside adventures. Discover the unspoiled Caribbean islands of the Grenadines, the idyllic Dominican Republic, chic St. Barts and much more. Caribbean voyages included in the limited time Sail-Away Event:
Explore historic Mediterranean hideaways along the French and Italian Riviera. Sip Limoncello in Capri, visit Pompeii, or try your luck in Monte Carlo. Mediterranean voyages included in the limited time Sail-Away Event:
The special savings of $1,000 per stateroom is in US dollars and applicable to new bookings on select 2022 voyages. This offer may not be combinable with other savings. Contact your Travel Advisor or SeaDream Yacht Club for combinability, terms & conditions. Savings offer is subject to availability and may change without notice. For more information about SeaDream Yacht Club, consult a travel advisor, call in USA: +1 800-707-4911, in EU +47 410 40 122 or visit seadream.com. |
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