Cunard To Offer Rocky Mountaineer Train Tours For Guests Visiting Alaska This Summer

Luxury cruise line Cunard is offering guests the opportunity to experience the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer train when they sail through Alaska on Queen Elizabeth this summer.

Guests will be able to extend their Alaska voyage with either a four-night pre-voyage train experience or a three-night post-voyage package, depending on the sailing date. The three-night Rocky Mountaineer tour takes guests on an eastbound journey from Vancouver to Calgary, while the four-night train tour goes the opposite direction and gives guests an additional day of sightseeing in Banff, where the highlight is an impressive trip on the Banff Gondola.

Rocky Mountaineer Pre- and Post-Cruise Tours:

The three-night post-voyage tours starts at $2,850 per person based on double occupancy, available on two Japan to Alaska voyages (Q318A, Q319) and four Alaska voyages roundtrip out of Vancouver ranging from 10 to 11 nights (Q323, Q324, Q325, Q326). The four-night pre-voyage tour starts at $3,250 per person based on double occupancy, available on three Alaska voyages roundtrip out of Vancouver ranging from seven to 10 nights (Q321, Q322, Q323).

Guests traveling on the legendary Rocky Mountaineer train – the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route – will experience expansive glass-dome windows and luxurious coaches. Breathtaking 180-degree panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, shimmering lakes and winding canyons are offered from all angles. Renowned for its GoldLeaf Service, Rocky Mountaineer offers an onboard dining room where guests can indulge in culinary delights inspired by the region with a new 2023 menu as well as full complimentary bar service.

"We are excited to partner with Rocky Mountaineer so our passengers can enjoy the spectacular scenery and Alaskan wildlife in the utmost of luxury both by land and by sea," said Matt Gleaves, VP Commercial, Cunard, North America.

Queen Elizabeth's summer in Alaska will be a season full of adventure and discovery, with the onboard Insights program featuring experts from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, TV personality Bear Grylls, and famed explorer Mensun Bound, to name a few. Other highlights on Queen Elizabeth include the bespoke Alaska Afternoon Tea, the elegant Ice White Ball and a new dining concept called Frontier, which offers a taste of Alaska.

For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.

Cunard Partners With Rocky Mountaineer to Offer Guests Luxury by Rail

Luxury cruise brand Cunard has announced its partnership with Rocky Mountaineer   to offer passengers unmatched experiences in Alaska. Recently it was announced that the legendary Cunard experience will return to Alaska in 2019, for the first time in over two decades.

The Rocky Mountaineer railroad is the only of its kind to travel its historic routes and is celebrated for the majestic views of mountains and curious wildlife. Since 1990, Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed over 2 million passengers. The supreme experience onboard the all-dome fleet offers opulent, historic storytelling, top-notch cuisine, and a first-hand look at the vast and untouched wild beauty that lies in the Pacific Northwest.

"As we return to Alaska for the first time in twenty years, we are excited to partner with the Rocky Mountaineer, ensuring our passengers enjoy the remarkable scenery and Alaskan wildlife in the utmost of luxury both by land and by sea," said Josh Leibowitz, Senior VP, Cunard North America.

Rocky Mountaineer tours are offered pre- and post-voyage and includes either three or five nights' accommodation and two full days aboard the train. The expedition travels through a spectacular array of scenery with glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, through winding river canyons, mountain passes and remarkable tunnels. Highlights include the Continental Divide, Kicking Horse Canyon, Spiral Tunnels and the rushing waters of Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon.

More information on Cunard's Alaska voyages can be found here: www.cunard.com/cruise-types/alaska-cruises.

For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.

For travel agents interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource or call Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.

About Rocky Mountaineer
Rocky Mountaineer is the world's largest privately owned luxury tourist train and, since 1990, has welcomed more than two million guests to inhale the mountain air and let nature take their breath away. Guests can choose from four unique rail routes that travel through iconic destinations such as Seattle, WA, Vancouver, B.C., and the majestic Canadian Rockies in Alberta. The unparalleled experience onboard the all domed fleet offers rich, historic storytelling, world-class cuisine, and a first-hand look at the vast, untouched beauty of Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.  Rocky Mountaineer is considered one of the best ways to see the Rocky Mountains, having received numerous international awards and accolades for service excellence. These honours include eight World Travel Awards for "World's Leading Travel Experience By Train" and "World's Leading Luxury Train," and being listed as one of the world's "Dream Trips" by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Cunard
Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2^®, Queen Victoria^® and Queen Elizabeth^®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled Transatlantic service between New York and London, and it continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia and Australia.

Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2017 and 2016 World's Best Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 Readers Choice Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises (Australia) and P&O Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.

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Royal Caribbean Announces 2016 Europe And Alaska Adventures With 50% Off Second, Third, And Fourth Guests On 2016-2017 Itineraries

New BOGO50 offers 50 percent off second, third and fourth guests on 2016-17 itineraries MIAMI, March 12, 2015 – Whether climbing La Sagrada Familia’s Nativity Towers for an unbelievable view of  Barcelona, or dog-sledding atop Mendenhall Glacier for a once-in-a lifetime perspective of the Alaskan wilderness,  vacationers will find unforgettable adventures with Royal Caribbean International. The award-winning cruise line  today announced new 2016 Europe vacations, totaling eight of the region’s most innovative cruise ships that will  sail from six European homeports and call at 80 intriguing destinations in 27 countries throughout the  Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Scandinavia and the Baltic. Four of the Europe ships will be new to the region,  and Royal Caribbean’s most-anticipated, third Oasis-class ship, Harmony of the Seas, will sail its inaugural  season from Barcelona, while Independence of the Seas returns to Southampton as the U.K.’s largest and most  favorite cruise ship. Perfect for family travel in Alaska, Explorer of the Seas will make history as the largest cruise  ship to ever sail the region, and join Radiance of the Seas for the cruise line’s 27th consecutive season in the  Great Frontier. Royal Caribbean’s 2016 Europe itineraries will open for booking starting March 19, 2015, and  2016 Alaska will open on March 26.             As part of all the new deployment openings, Royal Caribbean is announcing a new early booking  BOGO50 offer. Vacationers can save 50 percent on the cruise fare of a second guest in the same stateroom  with a full-fare guest, when making a new booking aboard sailings departing on or after May 15, 2015. Vacationers  also can enjoy additional 50 percent savings on the fare of a third and fourth guest on nearly all 2016-17  itineraries, including the recently opened 2016-17 Caribbean itineraries. Additionally, guests can take advantage  of the offer’s buy-one-get-one-half-off the second Premium Beverage Package by noting promo code ‘BOGOBEV,’  and complete their new booking with 50 percent reduced deposits. For more information about BOGO50, please  visit www.Royalcaribbean.com/BOGO50.             BOGO50 is valid for new bookings, made between March 11 and April 30, 2015, in Oceanview and  higher-category staterooms on five-night or longer itineraries. The offer does not include bookings on Quantum  of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas, Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and trans-Atlantic, trans-Pacific,  and China sailings. New Oasis-class Vacations from Barcelona - After its delivery in May 2016, the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, will  homeport at Barcelona and sail a round-trip, seven-night Western Mediterranean itinerary. Vacationers also can  embark Harmony of the Seas at Rome (Civitavecchia), but guests must sail round-trip for seven nights. - Brilliance of the Seas also will alternate 12-night Italian Mediterranean and Greek & Italian Mediterranean  cruises. British and Scandinavian Cruises - The U.K. welcomes back Independence of the Seas in summer 2016. The ship will sail mostly 10- to 14-night  Mediterranean or Canary Island cruises from Southampton, while Navigator of the Seas will offer British  vacationers a wide range of new six- to 14-night Norwegian Fjords, Baltic, Mediterranean or Canary Island  itineraries. - Serenade of the Seas will sail seven-night Norwegian Fjords and seven- to 13-night Scandinavia and Russia  itineraries, round-trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, in early summer and August, and from Stockholm, Sweden,  in June and July. Italy and Greece Adventures from Venice and Rome - Jewel of the Seas will alternate brand new 10-night Greece & Adriatic and 11-night Greece, Turkey & Croatia  itineraries from Venice, while Vision of the Seas will alternate seven-night Greek Isles and Greek Isles & Turkey  cruises. Jewel of the Seas will double the cruise line’s capacity at this unique, iconic and most desirable  world-class city. - Rhapsody of the Seas will homeport at Rome (Civitavecchia) and sail nine-night Greek Isles cruises in early  summer and autumn months. From late June through August, the ship will alternate seven-night Greek Isles  and Greek & Turkey cruises. Royal Caribbean’s 27th Alaska Season - Explorer of the Seas will be unmatched in onboard amenities when the ship debuts in Alaskan waters. Guests  on the ship’s seven-night round-trip itineraries from Seattle, Wash., will sail up Tracy Arm Fjords for an  incomparable view of Sawyer Glacier. In September, the ship will sail three Pacific Coastal cruises, seven  nights in duration, which feature an overnight in San Francisco, Calif. - For its part, Radiance of the Seas will alternate seven-night northbound and southbound Alaska cruises  between Vancouver, B.C., and Seward. On these itineraries, guests will venture into Disenchantment Bay  for a close-up view of Hubbard Glacier.             Vacationers also can choose a wide range of trans-Atlantic cruises, which bookend each ship’s 2016  Europe season and combine Europe and the Caribbean on 13- to 16-night itineraries aboard the aforementioned  ships. For their part, Explorer of the Seas and Radiance of the Seas will reposition to Australia, via Hawaii.             Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 45-year legacy of innovation  and introducing industry “firsts” never before seen at sea.  The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched  array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style  entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike.  Onboard, guests are catered to with the cruise line’s world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor  Service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 12  consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards and “Top Large-Ship Cruise Line for Families”  in Travel + Leisure’s 2013 and 2014 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey.             Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 22 of the world’s  most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada  and New England, Alaska, South America, Asia, and Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date  by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional  information or to make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent; visit RoyalCaribbean.com;  or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.

Land of "Frozen" Coming To Disney Cruise Line

Beginning in summer 2015, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in animated hit "Frozen

Beginning in summer 2015, Disney Cruise Line guests can immerse themselves in the animated hit "Frozen" with brand-new experiences inspired by the film, including a spectacular deck party, a three-song stage show production number, new character meet and greets, storybook adventures ashore and more.

A Day of Frozen Fun, Including New Deck Party

Debuting this summer, on select Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings to Europe and Alaska, Disney Cruise Line guests are transported to the land of "Frozen" when the ship is transformed into a winter wonderland and a day of frozen fun culminates with an extravagant celebration with friends from the Kingdom of Arendelle.

On one special morning, guests will awake to discover a magical freeze has overtaken the atrium lobby with sparkling icicles adorning the grand staircase, resembling the majestic mountain-top ice palace of Queen Elsa.

Icy adventures and fun for the entire family throughout the day include all-new meet and greets and themed experiences:

• Memorable moments with Anna, Elsa, and for the first time in forever, Kristoff and Olaf

• "Anna's Chase for the Chocolate" scavenger hunt for those who share Anna's sense of adventure, with a special surprise for finishing the game

• "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" activity where kids take on Elsa's magical powers to make snow and ice

• "The Maypole Swirl and Twirl" for families to learn a traditional Scandinavian dance spinning and braiding giant ribbons

• "Frozen" themed dining experience, including a menu inspired by traditional Nordic fare and special dishes inspired by the film
The evening fun kicks off with "Freezing the Night Away with Anna, Elsa and Friends," a family-friendly interactive deck party featuring the famous royal sisters of Arendelle and their fun-loving Nordic companions. By now, the freeze has spread to the upper decks of the ship, with giant snowflakes, icicles and snow-covered rocks.

The celebration begins with a high-energy line dance, set to the movie's ice cutting scene, featuring the arrival of Kristoff, impressively twirling his ice picks, and Princess Anna.

Anna and Kristoff's beloved companions, Sven, the trolls and Olaf, make virtual appearances at the party. Sven engages the crowd in reindeer games like "Sven Says" and the "Troll Stroll," and Olaf leads a sing along to his signature song, "In Summer."

Elsa arrives with a snowy gust of wind, calling on guests to sing "Let it Go" with her as she conjures up a wintry spectacle to cool things down for Olaf. In true Disney fashion, Elsa unleashes her magic, sending a chill through everyone as the powerful Academy Award-winning song echoes from the ship.

The evening concludes with more family dancing on the pool deck, followed by fun just for adults in the nightclub featuring dance performances and frozen specialty drinks.

New Production Number in "Disney Dreams"

This summer, friends from "Frozen" are making their stage show debut at sea in the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the Disney Magic. In the Disney Cruise Line original production, "Disney Dreams ... An Enchanted Classic," Anna, Elsa and Olaf join the line up of beloved Disney characters who together teach a young girl the power of her dreams.

Brand-new scenes featuring "Frozen" characters include renditions of three popular songs: "Let it Go," "For the First Time in Forever" and "In Summer." The new show segment is a heartfelt, humorous and memorable tribute to the "Frozen" film, preserving its endearing and playful tones with an inspiring message. Special effects are magical, with a snowfall throughout the theatre and a breathtaking transformation of the young girl's room into her own ice palace.

Magical Meet and Greets

Olaf will be giving warm hugs when he joins Anna and Elsa on their royal tour of the Disney Cruise Line ships, beginning this summer. Children and families will have the opportunity to meet and take photographs with their favorite "Frozen" friends on the Disney Fantasy, Disney Dream, Disney Wonder and Disney Magic.

Adventures Ashore in Norway

Disney Cruise Line guests who travel aboard the Disney Magic to Norway, the land that inspired Arendelle from "Frozen," will have the opportunity to join exciting new Port Adventures that bring this fairytale setting to life. One signature adventure ashore in Alesund, Norway, created exclusively for Disney Cruise Line, will immerse guests in the splendor and charm of Norway, with the help of Anna and Elsa, in an enchanting storybook village.

Other shore excursions take Disney Cruise Line guests to discover the breathtaking natural wonders, stunning architecture and rich Scandinavian culture depicted in the film. Seven and nine-night voyages begin June 6, 2015, sailing through Norwegian fjords and calling on ports including Stavanger, Alesund, Geiranger, Molde, Olden and Bergen, Norway.

Olaf's Summertime Freeze on Castaway Cay

With the help of everyone's favorite snowman, Disney Cruise Line is cooling down Castaway Cay with the addition of Olaf's Summertime Freeze bar. Serving non-alcoholic specialty frozen drinks in souvenir cups, the creative menu features refreshing beverages such as "Olaf's Flurry Freeze," "Sven's Carrot Delight" and "Warm Hugs." Olaf's Summertime Freeze opens summer 2015 near the Pelican Point tram stop by Castaway Cay Family Beach.

Travelore News: Alaska Cruises Dethrones Las Vegas As Top US Destination For 2015

Today, Travel Leaders Group unveiled the 2015 results of its authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey. Based on the findings, there is a major shake-up among the most popular U.S. destinations heading into the New Year – the rugged and untamed beauty of Alaska, enjoyed via cruising, has dethroned Las Vegas and stands at #1 in an extremely tight contest that also includes Orlando, Maui, and New York City. The single, hottest destination trend in travel last year – European river cruising – jumps up another spot in 2015 to #4 on the Top International Destinations list, just behind Caribbean cruising, Cancun (Mexico) and London, respectively. This year's survey results also reveal that 96.5% of travel agents surveyed state client spending will be the same or higher in the coming year and 85% of agents indicate that 2015 bookings are on par or greater than this time one year ago.

This survey, based on actual booking data, was conducted by Travel Leaders Group from November 11 - December 8, 2014, and includes responses from 1,226 U.S.-based travel agency owners, managers and frontline travel agents from the flagship Travel Leaders brand, along with those affiliated with Travel Leaders Group's Cruise Holidays, Cruise Specialists, Luxury Travel Network, Nexion, Protravel International, Results! Travel, Travel Leaders Corporate, Tzell Travel Group and Vacation.com units.

"For the past a decade and a half, Las Vegas and Orlando have jockeyed for the top spot in our survey. So what we are seeing – even if mere tenths of a percentage point separate our top four destinations – is a seismic shift for American travelers in 2015. Alaska is vast, so cruising enables one to see so much more of this enormously and stunningly beautiful area – plus, this type of vacation, which can be perceived as slightly rustic, can be as luxurious as one desires," stated Travel Leaders Group CEO Barry Liben. "Internationally, while Caribbean cruising leads the way, Europe is drawing in Americans in the highest numbers we've seen this millennium. Eight of the top 15 international destinations this year are 'across the pond,' including London (#3), European river cruises (#4), Rome (#5), Mediterranean cruises (#6) and Paris (#7). The strong interest for those destinations plays a definite factor in our agents stating nearly 97% of their clients will be spending the same or more on their vacations in 2015."

Liben added, "An interesting headline from last week was on the 'Great Divide' in which Wall Street is bullish and 'Main Street' is still a bit gloomy. From a travel industry perspective, our travel agents have never been more optimistic. Nearly 98% of Travel Leaders Group agents polled state they are positive or neutral on the outlook for their business in the coming year. What they have working for them is their passion, knowledge and expertise in matching the right vacation to the right individual and making certain each of our clients are getting the most value for the hard-earned money they are spending on travel."

Top Destinations: U.S. and International Based on Actual 2015 Bookings:

The following lists display the top domestic and international destinations for 2015 (agents were asked to name up to five top destinations they're already booking for 2015):

Rank 2015 Top Domestic Destinations 2015% Rank '14

1 CRUISE – Alaska 33.56% 4
2 Orlando, FL 33.22% 2
3 Maui, HI 32.55% 3
4 New York City, NY 32.13% 5
5 Las Vegas, NV 29.61% 1
6 Honolulu, HI 20.97% 6
7 San Francisco, CA 16.36% 7
8 Chicago, IL 15.44% 11
9 Los Angeles, CA 15.18% 10
10 Washington, D.C. 12.67% 12 (tie)

Rank 2015 Top International Destinations 2015% Rank '14

1 CRUISE – Caribbean 37.5% 1
2 Cancun, Mexico 31.8% 2
3 London, England 27.6% 6
4 CRUISE – Europe (River) 25.1% 5
5 Rome, Italy 21.3% 4
6 CRUISE – Europe (Mediterranean) 20.6% 3
7 Paris, France 19.0% 8
8 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 15.7% 7
9 Montego Bay, Jamaica 13.5% 10
10 Playa del Carmen/Riviera Maya, Mexico 11.0% 9

Top "Up and Coming" International Destinations:
When asked for their expert findings, Travel Leaders Group agents nationally indicate the following as the "up and coming" international destinations within Europe, the Pacific, Africa, Asia/Southeast Asia and Central/South America.

• Europe "Up and Coming": Croatia (25.2%), Greek Islands (21.0%), Iceland (17.8%), Czech Republic (10.3%), Portugal (8.8%). Last year the top destinations in this category were: Croatia, Iceland, Turkey, Czech Republic and Portugal, respectively.

• Central/South America "Up and Coming": Costa Rica (30.5%), Peru (11.2%), Ecuador and Galapagos Islands (10.2%), Cuba (9.4%), and Belize (7.9%). Licensed American travelers currently have the limited ability to visit Cuba as part of a "people to people" educational exchange. With the announcement on December 17, 2014, that the U.S. is normalizing relations with Cuba and reducing travel limitations, pent up demand and more ways for U.S. citizens to immerse themselves in Cuba's history and culture will continue to boost Cuba's placement among Travel Leaders Group's "up and coming" destinations.