Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, has kicked off the new year by launching a robust Escape Sale with polar voyages reduced by up to 45%-plus a variety of guest benefits.
Highlights of the Escape Sale (January 4 to April 3, 2023):
Savings up to 45%
No single supplement on multiple voyages
Free transportation between airport and hotel, as well as overnight hotel accommodation on select Arctic 2023 voyages
An additional 10% savings when guests pay in full at time of booking. Quark Expeditions
Ambassador Cruise Line Launches Spring Offers. Valid for bookings made from 1st March until 3rd April 2023 for selected sailings in the 2023 season. Ambassador Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International is seeking local Caribbean artists to create art installations on their new ship, Icon of the Seas. The Royal Caribbean Artist Discovery Program spotlights up-and-coming local artists, showcasing their creativity, talent and culture to the millions of guests that sail with the cruise line each year.
Three artists will be selected to come aboard and create a large-scale mural in one of three marquee locations onboard Icon of the Seas, before the ship sets sail in the Caribbean in January 2024. Local artists can send their submissions starting today and through April 4. Royal Caribbean International
Oceania Cruises has launched its OLife Ultimate "All Three for Free" sale, offering guests significant benefits and savings on over 80 diverse 2023 and 2024 sailings.
Travelers who book by April 30 will reap even more benefits than usual with free shore excursions, a free beverage package and shipboard credit on 83 select voyages in 2023 and 2024 that explore an array of destinations from Tokyo and Barcelona to Alaska and Dubai. By taking advantage of this limited-time offer, guests can experience complimentary shore excursions such as exploring Kyoto's marquee attractions like the impressive Golden Pavilion or touring an 18th-century winery in Saint-Tropez, France, delight in a well-deserved massage with shipboard credit and enjoy a glass of wine during a relaxing lunch while sailing to their next destination courtesy of the beverage package. Oceania Cruises
The World Cruise 2024/2025 can be booked from as little as 14,445 euros per person at the AIDA PREMIUM price for double occupancy (inside cabin IB), including a 3,000 euro Early Bird Plus discount for bookings made by 30 April 2024. The contingent is limited. AIDA Cruises
Poseidon Expeditions, which focuses on remote polar cruise exploration in the high latitudes, has opened reservations for May 2024 through September 2024 cruises in the Arctic and October 2024 through February 2025 departures in the Antarctic, all aboard the 114-passenger Sea Spirit.
All-new "super" early booking rates are available through the end of May 2023 for all Arctic and Antarctic cruises in 2024-2025, with discounts as generous as 20 percent off the regular rates, depending on category reserved. From June through the end of October, these discounts will be reduced by five percent, still a considerable savings for polar adventurers. Poseidon Expeditions
Book before May 31, 2023, and save 15% on your 2024 expedition
Explore the seldom-visited coastlines of the Arctic and Atlantic Canada. Get close to nature and immerse yourself in culture. Wherever you journey with us, you can always expect the same great travel experience. Our 15% Early Booking Bonus is valid on any of our 2024 Arctic and Atlantic Canada expeditions. This promotion is combinable with our League of Adventurers Loyalty Rewards Program, Free Single Supplement, and Multi-Trip Promotion. Adventure Canada
Riviera River Cruises is extending several promotions offering savings on 2023 and 2024 European river cruises for bookings made through May.
For 2023 departures, receive $650 USD per person off eight-day itineraries and $1,500 USD per person off 15-day itineraries. For 2024 departures, receive a 10 percent early booking discount on middle- and upper-deck cabins and suites. Both discounts are valid for groups when a free tour conductor bed is awarded after 10 guests are booked. And in the Canadian market, bookings made in CAD will be equivalent to USD through May to take advantage of the exchange rate, though they won't be eligible for discounts. Details of the discounts:
For 2023 bookings made through May 31, $650 USD off per person for eight-day itineraries or $1,500 USD off per person for 15-day itineraries.
For 2024 bookings made through May 31, receive a 10 percent early booking discount on middle- and upper-deck cabins and suites. Valid on new bookings.
Valid on groups when a free tour conductor bed is awarded after 10 guests are booked, with a maximum of four free tour conductor beds; not valid with the regular group policy of a free tour conductor bed awarded after seven guests are booked.
Not valid on solo traveler cruises. Riviera River Cruises
Grand Voyage Early Booking Benefits
Guests who book the full 94-day Grand Australia and New Zealand Voyage by June 1, 2023, receive 3% savings off the cruise-only fare, along with amenities valued at up to $4,770 per person. Perks for verandah and select ocean-view staterooms include onboard spending money up to $300 per person, prepaid crew recognition (gratuities), luggage delivery service to and from San Diego for two pieces, initial in-suite liquor setup, a complimentary shore excursion and a welcome bottle of sparkling wine.
Suites also receive onboard spending money up to $1,000 per person, unlimited luggage delivery service to and from San Diego and a Signature Internet Package. Holland America Line
P&O Cruises has announced extra on board spending money of up to £480 per cabin on Select Price holidays to be used against a variety of experiences including dining in the speciality restaurants, spa treatments or shore experiences. The offer is available on holidays departing between March 10, 2023 and April 1, 2025 when booked by June 5, 2023.
Holidays booked by this date can also be secured with a 10% deposit on both applicable Select Price or Early Saver holidays departing in the same period. P&O Cruises
When booking at the AIDA PREMIUM rate, up to 900 euros early bird plus discount per person for winter departures 2023/24 beckon when booking until 30.04. or 30.06.2023 (depending on the trip). The contingent is limited and applies to the 1st and 2nd person in the cabin. Other advantages of the AIDA PREMIUM rate include the choice of the desired cabin, the AIDA Rail&Fly ticket valid throughout Germany, as well as two bottles of mineral water and a 250 MB Internet package on board every day. AIDA Cruises
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours announces Top Chef alumnus and James Beard Award semi-finalist Chef Bryan Voltaggio will return for a pair of specialty culinary cruises in 2023 and 2024.
Following his sold-out South of France river cruise last fall, Chef Voltaggio will bring his distinctive culinary style back to the Scenic fleet starting with the ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht Scenic Eclipse for a nine-day Iconic Panama Canal sailing departing Montego Bay on October 31, 2023. Next summer, he returns to the rivers of France- this time in the storied wine region of Bordeaux - for the June 18, 2024, departure of the eight-day Bordeaux Affair itinerary aboard Scenic Diamond..
Guests who book either sailing by June 30 can take advantage of special savings of up to $3,000 per couple off the Iconic Panama Canal sailing, and up to $1,000 per couple off Bordeaux Affair. Both itineraries are eligible to receive extra bonus options when paying in full with 72 hours of booking or 12 months prior to departure. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book a Legendary Voyage with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of $300 shore excursion credit, three nights' specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included - plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation (gratuities), along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Legendary Voyages can also be combined with other promotional fares and values. Holland America Line
Crystal announced that it has launched an Exceptional Initiative for all guests financially impacted by Crystal Cruises' former ownership and their travel advisors. The initiative is being created in partnership with A&K Travel Group, the new owners of Crystal and its two ships Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
Eligible former Crystal guests who hold a verified claim in the Crystal Cruises LLC case will be able to apply for a credit to use towards future Crystal voyages on board either Crystal Serenity or Crystal Symphony.
In order for guests to qualify for the credit, the following conditions apply:
- Guests must have filed a valid claim in the Crystal Cruises LLC case for amounts owed related to cruises onboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity that were cancelled.
- The amount of the credit will be restricted to the outstanding balances owed to the guest minus any funds that have already been refunded through the insolvency proceedings.
- The credit will be split into five installments to be applied towards five future bookings.
- The first booking must be made by July 1, 2023, and the credit must be utilized towards voyages departing on or before Dec. 31, 2025.
The specific terms and conditions of the Exceptional Initiative along with FAQ's will be posted on Crystal's website. Crystal Cruises
Coral Expeditions has announced a major expedition cruise promotion aimed to attract Australian explorers to visit the Kimberley in 2023 to take advantage of spectacular conditions after the big wet season and support the region's industry.
Coral Expeditions has availability across a number of dates throughout the year and are offering the following travel specials to encourage short lead travel to the Kimberley this year, including:
- A bonus travel saving of $500 per person for bookings on open 2023 travel dates along with complimentary onboard Wi-Fi and deposit protection.
- A "No Sole Supplement" offer on selected May and June sailings giving solo travellers a rare opportunity.
- An incentive for approved travel trade partners to book including a $100 reward voucher on every booking.
The promotion is applicable to new bookings across the 2023 season whilst availability remains. Coral Expeditions
Holland America Line is globally recognized as an expert in longer voyages, and to commemorate its historic 150th Anniversary in 2023 the cruise line is introducing extended Legendary Voyages. These lengthier cruises, which range from 25 to 59 days, combine the ceremony of Holland America Line's Grand Voyages with itineraries that feature a comprehensive collection of ports that enrich the experience in each destination.
Have It All Early Booking Bonus
For a limited time, when guests book a Legendary Voyage with the Have It All premium package, the standard package amenities of $300 shore excursion credit, three nights' specialty dining, a Signature Beverage Package and Surf Wi-Fi are included Ñ plus the added perk of free prepaid Crew Appreciation (gratuities), along with free upgrades to the Elite Beverage Package and Premium Wi-Fi. Legendary Voyages can also be combined with other promotional fares and values. HOLLAND AMERICA LINE
Amadeus River Cruises has launched its 2024 European programme featuring 19 itineraries in 13 countries on ten luxury river ships. To celebrate the launch of the new programme, Amadeus River Cruises is offering an early booking discount on all 2024 itineraries booked before 30th November 2023. Amadeus River Cruises
Ultra-luxury, all-inclusive cruise line Scenic now spans the world, unveiling its 2023/24 sailing collection on board its expanded fleet of Discovery Yachts. With the introduction of Scenic Eclipse II, guests will be able to reach further than ever before as Scenic's new season features more than 50 countries across all seven continents, marking Scenic's largest-ever collection of ultra-luxury ocean voyages.
Scenic is currently offering savings of up to 20 per cent per person on 2023/24 voyages when booked and paid in full 12 months prior to departure. All Scenic Eclipse voyages are truly all-inclusive, including return flights, transfers, up to 10 fine dining experiences, premium branded beverages and once-in-a-lifetime immersive excursions. All new bookings are covered by Scenic's Flexible Booking Policy, enabling guests to defer their cruise to another travel date or itinerary up to 60 days prior to departure. Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
