(HOLLAND AMERICA)_TODAY ONLY: As a special addition to Holland America’s WAVE Season offer, the cruise line is offering $1 deposits for one day only. Today, January 16, travelers can take advantage of the existing WAVE season offer--balcony upgrades, savings up to 40 percent on select sailings, and free fares for kids—and lock in their cruise for just $1 down. Through Feb. 29, 2024, guests who book select summer 2024 through spring 2025 cruises can save with Holland America Line’s “Time of Your Life” offer featuring exceptional savings with up to 40 percent off and bonus deals, including the “Have It All” premium cruise package where guests can receive a free stateroom upgrade, fare discounts, free fares for kids, etc. Sailings booked by January 31st may also receive up to $500 per stateroom onboard credit, depending on cruise length. (PRESS RELEASE)_ CALABASAS, Calif. – (January 15, 2024) – Responding to the increased demand for longer, more immersive vacations, the award-winning luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways is pleased to announce a limited-time offer of complimentary pre- or post-cruise land packages on select Europe river cruises in 2024 and 2025*. Now available for new reservations made January 1 through March 31, 2024, the Complimentary Land Package offer provides guests with a variety of complimentary two-, three- or four-night land packages as an extension to their vacation, allowing further exploration of the surrounding destinations where their river cruise begins or ends or into fascinating nearby cities and countries. This offer is combinable with AirPlus, AmaWaterways’ fixed-price airfare offer, allowing travelers to enjoy Economy Air at $899, Premium Economy Air at $2,299 or Business Class Air at $4,299 per person from all major U.S. gateways on a wide selection of departure dates*. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami (January 12, 2023) - Celebrity Cruises celebrates a series of firsts in 2024, with its four Edge Series ships located in top destinations for the summer season and beyond. For the first time, holidaymakers can experience the idyllic Caribbean on new three- and four-night itineraries, or board the newest Edge Series ship, Celebrity Ascent, all while making huge savings with the brand’s new Semi-Annual Sale. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI-DADE ( January 10, 2024 )– Miami – Today, PortMiami, the Cruise Capital of the World, welcomed Royal Caribbean Group’s Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world. Icon of the Seas will be homeported year-round from PortMiami. Among the ship’s unique features are 40 ways to dine and drink, 28 ways of accommodation, 20 decks, nine whirlpools, eight neighborhoods, seven pools, and six waterslides.“Miami-Dade County is thrilled by the arrival of Icon of the Seas, which will attract cruise passengers from around the world and positively impact our economy,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “Not only are we celebrating the delivery of the largest cruise ship in the world, but the most sustainable ship in Royal Caribbean’s fleet to date.” (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, January 10, 2024: Azamara – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days – is excited to unveil two sailings for fall 2024, visiting new ports across Canada and New England. Following the recent unveiling of six Canadian and New England voyages for 2025, the cruise line will return to the region sooner than previously announced with these two new journeys, offering a bounty of Extended Destination Days for more time to explore amongst the vibrant fall foliage. (PRESS RELEASE)_MIAMI, FL, Jan. 9, 2024: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is ringing in the new year by offering savings of up to 50% off per stateroom on a vast array of destination-immersive voyages. This unrivaled offer is available on 112 sailings in 2024 and 2025 for bookings made now through February 29, 2024. The New Year Sale features itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, Alaska, Canada and New England, and South America, ranging from seven to 32 days in length. (PRESS RELEASE)_NORTHAMPTON, UK (9 JANUARY 2024) – ted, part of RWS Global, recently announced a four-year partnership with Cunard, elevating and modernizing onboard entertainment for the luxury cruise line. Through this collaboration, ted will produce and manage a custom-created performance venue, the Bright Lights Society, onboard Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne. ted is providing music & media, show production, AV & technical, costume design & build, talent casting & recruitment and daily operations for a variety of captivating immersive experiences within the Bright Lights Society venue. (PRESS RELEASE)_Miami, January 18, 2024 – Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has launched its first ‘wave season’ promotion in the US, ‘The Total Luxury Offer’. Guests can benefit from up to 40 percent savings on their journey when they book either an Ocean Terrace Suite or Ocean Grand Terrace Suite. (PRESS RELEASE)_FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (January 8, 2024) – Princess Cruises today announced that Jim Berra – an accomplished cruise industry and hospitality veteran with nearly three decades of brand, marketing, and commerce experience – has joined the organization as chief marketing officer, reporting directly to Princess Cruises president John Padgett. As CMO, Jim will lead all global marketing facets including integrated marketing strategy formulation, creative development and brand promotion across all channels and geographies to further optimize Princess’ global marketplace position. (PRESS RELEASE)_Seattle, Wash., Jan. 8, 2024, — Holland America Line’s Westerdam is heading to Asia, where it will explore 11 countries from September 2025 through April 2026. The itineraries have a strong focus on Japan with 24 different ports around the country, as well as visits to Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Cruises in the Far East depart from Hong Kong, China; Yokohama (Tokyo), Japan; and Singapore to some of Asia’s most iconic cities — with up to 12 ports in a single cruise. Late departures and overnight stays allow extra time for guests to sample the nightlife, local cuisine and rich cultures of the region. |
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