Viking River Cruises has published its 2011 River Cruise Atlas, featuring one new vessel, several ship refurbishments, two new itineraries and its best-ever early-booking discount. The company offers two-for-one cruise fares plus up to two-for-one roundtrip international air, plus complimentary wine onboard, if passengers book by May 28.
Holland America Line is launching a new Explore Wellbeing program tailored to guests who want to participate in onboard activities such as sporting events, brain teasers, morning Tai Chi, Sudoku, afternoon Pilates and Wii bowling.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released a catalog containing many of the line’s most exotic itineraries for 2010-11. The new Winter Collection features cruises to Africa, Asia, Australia, South America, the Caribbean and Panama Canal on the Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Navigator. The 172-page brochure provides detailed information on each cruise, with two pages dedicated to each individual day-by-day itinerary including highlights of the complimentary shore excursions.
Crystal Cruises has extended its added-value incentives for its 2011 World Cruise. With a new booking deadline of Sept. 30, the recently announced “Save Now, Save Later” promotion offers guests on Crystal’s 110-day World Cruise -- or any of its seven segments -- two-for-one fares and value-added bonuses, plus 20 percent savings on virtually any 2011 or 2012 cruise, even the 2012 World Cruise.
St. Luica News Online is reporting that there will be no return for Norwegian Cruise Lines to St. Lucia this year. The cruise line omitted St. Lucia from its 2010-2012 schedule, due to attacks on its passengers, which occurred on three different occasions, while they were sightseeing on the island, according to the report.
Uniworld remodeled the River Queen and River Empress in time for the 2010 season in Europe. The project was led by Beatrice Tollman, godmother and namesake of the River Beatrice, and president of Uniworld’s sister company, Red Carnation Hotels (RCH). Uniworld says its “boutique, hotel-style” vessels each have a unique look and feel.