Cuba has given a warm welcome to a British cruise liner in an effort to boost tourism. Havana residents waved, a salsa band played and showgirls shimmied as the nine-deck Thomson Dream became one of the biggest ships to dock in Cuba for years.
Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA) is offering choices by land or sea for Galapagos trips, using Red Mangrove Galapagos and Ecuador Lodges for its land-based, island-hopping programs and Ecoventura for small ship expedition cruising. “We’re thrilled that we can offer a choice of upscale, active vacation programs in this astonishing environment,” said Dan Austin. “Bottom line for each option is that our travel partners practice the highest standards of sustainability on behalf of this region -- without sacrificing the level of service and activity that our clients count on.”
American Safari Cruises’ 22-guest Safari Quest is hosting photography-themed cruises in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés departing Feb. 26 or March 19. The February date is targeted at families with children. The cruise will host a professional photographer for complimentary hands-on photo sessions and excursions. The photographer accompanies guests on excursions, answers questions, suggests new techniques and offers one-on-one assistance throughout the cruise.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s (RCCL’s) Navigator of the Seas has been rescheduled to arrive at the Historic Falmouth Port next month, the Observer has learnt. The new date was decided to ensure that both the port and the town were ready to offer a positive experience.
A new Cruise Liner, ‘Thomson Dream’, with about 1,700 passengers from the United Kingdom, made its inaugural trip to Jamaica docking at the Montego Bay Freeport’s shipping pier on Thursday (December 30).
Carnival Cruise Lines unveiled its “Hey America, Didja Ever” campaign that inspires people to try new things to add more fun to their lives. Carnival will promote first-time experiences throughout the year, driven by the “Didja Ever” campaign headquarters on Carnival’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/carnival) and through broadcast, online, social media and local marketing efforts.