CruiseCompete Releases March 2017 CruiseTrends™
Reports Data - DETROIT (March 3, 2017)
Most Popular Cruise
Lines
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each cruise line in the given month)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Carnival Cruise Lines
2. Luxury: Oceania Cruises
3. River: Viking River Cruise
Next in popularity are Harmony of the Seas for
premium/contemporary, Azamara Quest for luxury
and Queen of the Mississippi for river.
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In second place is Royal Caribbean
International for premium/contemporary, Cunard
for luxury and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
for river.
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Most Popular Cruise
Ships
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each ship)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Norwegian Escape
(changed from Oasis of the Seas last month)
2. Luxury: Queen Mary 2
3. River: S.S. Maria Theresa (changed from
American Queen last mon
Most Popular Cruise Regions
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each region)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Caribbean
2. Luxury: Europe
3. River: Europe
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Months Running
DETROIT (February 3, 2016) – CruiseCompete
has released its CruiseTrends™ report
for the month of February
2016. This report is sponsored by ©
EyeforTravel Ltd.
We have mined our wealth of data to provide
information on the most popular cruise trends
among consumers, including the top ships, lines
and travel dates for premium, luxury and river
cruising.
The CruiseTrends™ report for February
2016 is detailed below. To see more topics
and data, please visit CruiseCompete’s
pressroom or click here to see the entire February
2016 report.
Most Popular Cruise Lines
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each cruise line in the given month)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Carnival Cruise Lines
2. Luxury: Oceania Cruises
3. River: Viking River Cruises
In second place is Royal Caribbean International
for premium/contemporary, Cunard for luxury and
American Cruise Lines for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Ships
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each ship)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Regal Princess
2. Luxury: Oceania Riviera
3. River: Emerald Waterways Ships
Next in popularity are Oasis of the Seas for
premium/contemporary, Crystal Serenity for
luxury and Scenic Cruises Europe for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Regions
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each region)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Caribbean
2. Luxury: Europe
3. River: Europe
Next in popularity are North America for
premium/contemporary, Mediterranean for luxury
and North America for river. More…
Next in popularity are Miami, Fla. for
premium/contemporary, Barcelona, Spain for
luxury and Budapest, Hungary for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Ports Visited
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each port visited during cruise itineraries,
excluding departure ports)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Cozumel, Mexico
2. Luxury: Gustavia, St. Bart’s
3. River: Vienna, Austria
Next in popularity are Nassau, Bahamas for
premium/contemporary, Bora Bora, French
Polynesia for luxury and Cologne, Germany for
river. More…
Most Popular Countries Visited
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each country visited during cruise itineraries,
excluding countries of departure)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Mexico
2. Luxury: United States
3. River: Germany
Second are Bahamas for
premium/contemporary, Greece for luxury and
Austria for river. More…
Most Popular Cabin Types
(Based on the total number of quote requests for
each cabin type)
1. Premium/Contemporary: Inside
2. Luxury: Balcony
3. River: Balcony
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Number of Cabins Requested
(Based on most popular number of cabins per
request)
1. Premium/Contemporary: 1
2. Luxury: 1
3. River: 1
Second are 2 cabins for premium/contemporary, 2
cabins for luxury and 2 cabins for river. More…
Most Popular Cruise Itinerary
Lengths
(Based on most requested itinerary lengths)
1. Premium/Contemporary: 7 nights
2. Luxury: 7 nights
3. River: 8 nights
Second are 5 nights for premium/contemporary, 10
nights for luxury and 7 nights for river.
More…
Most Popular Sailing Months
Requested
(Based on the most requested months)
1. Premium/Contemporary: March 2016
2. Luxury: July 2016
3. River: June 2016
More…
This cruise trend information is available
monthly from CruiseCompete and
can be insightful, especially for financial
analysts and travel writers. To see 12-months’
of cruise trend data, please click here: http://www.cruisecompete.com/cruise_trends.php.
AFRICA EXPEDITION CRUISES
It is time to discover the remarkable cultures
of Africa's Atlantic coast. With Africa cruises,
discover the less-fisted western coast's rawness
and innocence. It'is still utterly authentic.
This is a travel destination not to be missed.
When going ashore, groups are kept small so
explorations can be more in-depth, more
unforgettable. During your Africa expedition,
spot rare birds, colourful butterflies and wild
monkeys on a intimate jungle trek, and enjoy a
personal introduction to a variety of
fascinating indigenous cultures.
An Africa cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime
adventure that will leave you amazed at the
continent's beauty. On African cruises,
passengers can visit the wine country of South
Africa, or watch the sun sink over the plains of
Kenya after a day on safari. Cruise Africa and
stroll the exquisite, unspoiled beaches of the
Seychelles, or experience the colonial French
atmosphere of Nosy Be, Madagascar.
- The
African cruise season lasts from
September to May.
- Africa
cruises are typically 12 to 24 nights.
- Pre- or
post-cruise safari packages are very
popular, allowing Africa cruise
passengers to spend a few days exploring
the incredible wildlife habitats of
Kenya, South Africa or Tanzania.
- To
cruise Africa, you'll need to fly a long
distance to reach your port of
departure, so we suggest that you arrive
at the port city at least one or two
days in advance. A pre-cruise hotel
package will give you time to rest and
get oriented before your African cruise.
Cruising to Africa
Popular African cruise itineraries include the
Mediterranean in North Africa; the East African
coast with stop-offs in Mombassa and Zanzibar;
Indian Ocean itineraries which sail to
Madagascar and The Seychelles; and Southern
Africa with stops inNamibia and South
Africa.
Excursions include visits to North African
bazaars, imperial cities like Marrakech,
and the great Egyptian
sights and Roman
ruins in Libya. If you stop in Mombassa,
you'll be offered various safari
tours andCrystal
Cruises is even offering a trek up Mount
Kilimanjaro as an onshore excursion.
Cruise Liners that Offer African Itineraries:
Freighters also carry passengers to Africa,
often in luxurious cabins and you don't have to
share the ship with hundreds of others. Prices
usually run about $125 per day per passenger
(plus dues and taxes).
-
Grimaldi Freighter-cruises: Offer some
very nice West African itineraries.
Hamburg Sud:
Offers roundtrip freight cruises from
Europe to South Africa and a roundtrip
from Europe to Mauritius and
Madagascar.
-
St Helena:
The last official Royal Mail ship sails
a regular route to St Helena and stops
in Namibia and South Africa.
7 Reasons to Book a Family Holiday Cruise Now,
Before They Sell OutSophisticated Cruise
Specialists at Crown Cruise Vacations Provide Exclusive
Offers, Exceptional Value & Unparalleled Service
Princeton, N.J. (Sept. 18, 2014) –Cruise
vacations offer holiday sailings plus kid-specific programs,
all within the inescapable confines of the cruise ship,
allowing families to enjoy the holidays in a relaxed and fun
freedom, says Crown
Cruise Vacations President Ross
Spalding.
Here are 7 reasons to consider a family holiday
cruise this year:
1. Truly festive atmosphere – After
Thanksgiving, the cruise lines get in the holiday spirit by
decorating their ships from bow to stern. Some cruise lines
spend in excess of $100,000 annually on holiday decorations.
Christmas trees, lights, garlands and even artificial snow
bring the festive season alive at sea. Hanukkah customs and
celebrations also are observed. Religious services of all
types are often held aboard.
2. Special guests – Christmas-time cruises
would not be complete without guest appearances from Santa,
Mrs. Claus and their elf friends. They make appearances on
many ships during the holiday season in the spirit of fun
and relaxation leading up to Christmas Day. As expected,
Santa's bag of goodies is full for the kids on board.
3. New Year's fun – Ringing in the New
Year is a splash aboard a cruise ship. Elaborate parties
take place at sea for people of all ages and tastes. Special
food, entertainment, toasts, party favors and more make the
night memorable. For sports fans, many of the cruise lines
offer special all-day tailgate parties to watch New Year's
Day football.
4. True relaxation – Leave the hustle and
bustle (and accompanying stress) of the holidays behind and
enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere with the family on a cruise
vacation. There is no better way to spend an afternoon in
December than lying poolside while sailing across the ocean,
or snorkeling through a secluded reef on a cruise line
private island.
5. Unique gifts – A cruise vacation is one
holiday gift that will be truly appreciated. Plus, there is
interesting shopping onboard the ship (The Jackie Kennedy
Jewelry Collection on board the Golden Princess is quite
reasonable and very beautiful) and in various ports. Special
shipping arrangements can be made to get the gifts home. If
Santa is going to visit the kids, the cruise lines recommend
small token gifts that are easy to hide and transport. Leave
big gifts at home to open before or after the trip and
remember not to wrap presents before you stow them in your
luggage, as they may need to be opened for security reasons.
6. No snow –- A holiday cruise is ideal
for people looking for a change of scenery as colder weather
moves in at home. With Caribbean temperatures in the low 80s
during this time of year, the closest you’ll come to cold
weather on a cruise ship is the air conditioning. (Some
ships do feature snow falling in the ship's atrium, but it
is manmade and wonderfully designed to melt before hitting
the floor.)
7. Great food- Nobody goes hungry on a
cruise vacation, especially during the holidays. A variety
of eats are available 24/7. Cruise menus fit the season,
with world-class chefs preparing traditional Thanksgiving
and Christmas meals, plus special kosher foods during
Hanukkah. There are no shortages of gingerbread, cookies,
pies and other deserts. Even better… you don’t do the
cooking!
There are a number of outstanding sailings for families.
The specialists at Crown
Cruise Vacations offer these sailings as examples of
cruises to choose from for a high-seas family holiday:
4-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Royal
Caribbean International Brilliance of the Seas sailing
Nov. 27, 2014, or sailing
Dec. 20, 2014: round-trip Tampa, Fla., with stops in
Cozumel, Mexico; with two days at sea.
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on Royal
Caribbean International’s Brilliance of the Seas sailing
Dec. 24, 2014: round-trip Tampa, Fla., with stops in
George Town, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; with two days at
sea.
3-Night Bahamas Cruise on the Disney Dream, sailing
Nov. 28, 2014: round trip Port Canaveral, Fla., with
stops in Nassau, Bahamas; and private island Castaway Cay.
5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise on the Disney
Wonder, sailing
Dec. 21, 2014; round trip Miami, Fla., with stops at
Cozumel, Mexico; and Castaway Cay; with two days at sea.
Sophisticated cruise specialists at Crown
Cruise Vacations provide exclusive offers, exceptional
value & unparalleled service and can assist with experienced
cruise information and bookings for holiday cruises and all
types of cruises. For more information and to book a cruise
call 1-877-283-1114 toll-free USA/Canada, +1-609-945-9801
direct dial or visit http://www.crowncruisevacations.com/
Sophisticated cruise specialists at Crown
Cruise Vacations provide exclusive offers, exceptional
value & unparalleled service and can assist with any cruise
information and booking.
Crown Cruise Vacations was named North
America’s Leading Cruise Travel Agent 2013 by the
prestigious World Travel Awards, which acknowledges
excellence across all sectors of the global travel and
tourism industry. Crown Cruise Vacations is the preferred
provider of Artful Traveler’s PTV
at Sea cruises, which enrich, inspire and entertain with
informative programming presented by some of public
broadcasting's most acclaimed personalities.
Based in Princeton, New Jersey, Crown
Cruise Vacations specialists are comprised of a unique
team of experienced, accredited travel agents and managers
with a multitude of years selling leisure travel. For more
information, please visit us at http://www.crowncruisevacations.com/.
Crown Cruise Vacations 877-283-1114 toll-free
USA/Canada
Aprés
Cruise? Fly Helijet's..Super
City Triangle
We just received a
letter from a lady in Southern California, who is
taking an Alaska cruise this summer. After reading
our article on Helijet Airways in the Air Highway
Journal and this web site, she is booking
transportation for her group to Victoria following
the cruise. From Vancouver, at a landing pad right
next to the Cruiseship Centre, Helijet
Airways whisks you to
Victoria in less than half an hour, then to Seattle
and back the same day. For bookings, phone (604)
273-4688, fax (604) 273-5301
Air Highways will provide any further information you
may need on air connections from various hubs in the USA
and Canada. Contact Air Highways Magazine's cruise
advisers:airhwy@smartt.com
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