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Explora I Viking reveals debut itineraries in
2023 for new ship Viking Saturn New Viking ship Viking Saturn will operate three new Scandinavian and Nordic sailings during its maiden season in early 2023. The 930-passenger vessel’s debut departures include two 15-day sailings and a 29-day voyage. Prices for the 15-day Iconic Iceland, Greenland & Canada sailing, departing Reykjavik on May 23, 2023, lead in from £5,290.
vikingcruises.co.uk
Explora Journeys pledges to showcase ships to the trade
Explora Journeys’ sales chief plans to showcase the new luxury line’s fleet to as “many travel advisors” as possible as the ships launch from 2023. Chief sales officer Chris Austin
outlined how the first vessel, Explora I, would go “halfway around the world” during its maiden season. From May 2023, the 900-berth
vessel will operate sailings in the Mediterranean, northern Europe – including a round-Britain sailing – North America, the Caribbean and South America. Austin said: “We want to invite
as many travel advisors on board to showcase Explora I, and then, of course, Explora II the following year as well.” Austin also revealed plans to
launch a travel agent hub, with a booking function, marketing suite and training platform.
explorajourneys.com
Celebrity launches Alaska 2023 cruises
Celebrity Cruises will operate Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Millennium in Alaska in summer 2023. Each vessel will sail seven-night itineraries from Vancouver or Seattle from May 3. The line also offers land Cruisetours, ranging from nine to 13 nights, in Homer, Fairbanks and Anchorage, all Alaska.
celebritycruises.com
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Aurora vows to host ship visits for agents and Antarctica fam
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Aurora Expeditions’ new UK managing director aims to boost agents’ knowledge of the line’s product with a series of ship visits and a fam trip to Antarctica. Jos Dewing plans to host ship visits next year in
Oban and Ireland in May and Aberdeen in June. Of the Antarctica educational, he said: “In terms of
the fam trip, we’ll work with [trade] partners who need to understand us more because Aurora’s one of those products that needs to be experienced. “Te expert guides, the small excursion groups and
extraordinary level of experiences – it really is something that if you can understand it, you can sell it far beter.” Dewing confirmed the line would resume operations
on January 8, 2022, with a 12-day Spirit of Antarctica sailing departing from Punta Arenas, Chile. However, the Australian expedition line has put back
the launch of sister vessel Sylvia Earle to spring 2022 instead of next month in Antarctica. Dewing said the decision “makes sense”, adding:
“It is the right time to operate one ship in Antarctica. Greg Mortimer is ready to operate now.” He said the line works with between 60 and 80 UK
agents but numbers were rising. “Cruise specialists are ramping up their focus on expedition cruise,” Dewing said. “Tere are new names each week.” He added that the line was “perfectly placed” to meet
strong demand, adding: “We’re geting a lot more interest in the niche destinations that we sell like the Russian Far East. Wrangel Island is one of those destinations.” Aurora has four departures set to call at Wrangel
Island between July and September 2022. Prices for a 16-day Wrangel Island itinerary, departing
on July 19 from Anchorage, US, lead in at £10,615.
auroraexpeditions.co.uk
travelweekly.co.uk
Greg Mortimer will resume sailings in January
Seabourn Sojourn to visit 28
countries on 2024 World Cruise Seabourn has unveiled details of its 145-day 2024 World Cruise, calling into 28 countries across five continents. Prices for the Seabourn Sojourn departure from Los Angeles on January 11, 2024, lead in at £52,999. The itinerary, which includes 20 overnight stays, went on sale last week. Segments ranging from 22 to 89 days are also available.
seabourn.com
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