In recognition of Alaska’s golden anniversary of statehood, Holland America Line is offering 50 per cent off on many of its cruise-tour itineraries and stateroom upgrades from US$50.
Shipboard culinary events also are planned to further commemorate the state’s anniversary.
During the upcoming season, guests can travel on select Alaska CruiseTours for 50 per cent off the original price with deposits reduced by 50 per cent.
When booking an inside stateroom, guests can upgrade to an outside stateroom from US$50 and third and fourth guests in a stateroom are 50 per cent off the regular cruise-tour fare.
Cruise on over to www.hollandamerica.com for additional details.
French Country offers two-for-one
French Country Waterways, which specializes in luxury barge cruises on the canals of France, is offering travellers 50 per cent savings when sharing a cabin with the company’s new “Two-for-One” program.
The fares -- ranging from US$3,648 to US$4,098 per person, double, versus normal rates of US$7,295 to US$8,195 -- are available on select April through August departures.
Check out www.fcwl.com for details.
Tour explores Mongolia, Yangtze River
Victoria Cruises, known for Yangtze River cruises, is joining forces with Avalon Waterways to create the 18-day Fascinating China & Mongolia with Yangtze River Cruise program.
Victoria Cruises is the exclusive provider of Yangtze River cruise segments for every applicable Avalon Waterways departure.
Avalon Waterways’ 18-day Fascinating China & Mongolia with Yangtze River Cruise itinerary features a five-day Yangtze sailing on a five-star vessel and accommodations in several properties, including the Hilton Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia.
Travellers also spend one night in the Gobi Desert in a camp.
Sail on over to www.avalonwaterways.com for additional information.
Discover the Galapagos by yacht
Kumuka Worldwide is highlighting its choice of seven tours to the Galapagos Islands.
For instance, the eight-day Galapagos Cruise sails from the island of Santa Cruz on a yacht – exploring Floreana, Espanola, Bartolome, James and Jervis islands with an English-speaking naturalist.
Sea lions, giant tortoises, Galapagos doves, flamingos and albatrosses may be spotted. Sailing between the islands is at night allowing time during the day to explore the islands.
The small-group trip costs $2,655 per person, twin share, including all onboard meals.
Sail on over to www.kumuka.com for more.
