Donna Grasby talks about the strong signs of cruising recovery.
When it comes to all things cruising, it certainly has been a busy time for us here at Hays Travel. Cruise bookings and enquiries are still strong and customers continue to book cruise holidays right through to 2024. Our focus remains on looking after our customers, as well helping potential customers with any concerns they have around booking. Our partners are working with us to provide us with up-to-date information, fabulous material and images to share on our social media.
I am so excited to be going on my first cruise with my husband this year as we head off to visit Toulon, Tuscany, Corsica, Sardinia and Ibiza. After living in Menorca for six years, we welcome the sight of its little sister island!
We have an exciting campaign from Virgin Voyages and the opportunity for a full immersion into our on-board experiences on Valiant Lady in one-of-four UK docks. Seaborn has its ?Suite Life Event? where clients will receive two-category Veranda Suite upgrades and inclusive Economy class flights and transfers on select Europe and Caribbean sailings, as well as the 50% reduced deposits which help encourage customers to book now.
Unfortunately, three Oceania Cruise sailings were cancelled and five Norwegian itineraries changed in order to provide a safe an enjoyable voyage for passengers.
I cannot talk about cruise without mentioning the funniest ever cruise logo that was featured on the first episode of BBC?s ?The Apprentice?. The episode was filmed on board the fabulous Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady. While it was a great opportunity for us to see on screen what is in store for passengers on board, the contestants failed miserably to brand the ship (I have to get the green turd printed on a shirt!).
To sum up, demand for cruising is very much alive and we will continue to see travel grow strong.
