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Left: Crystal Cruises offers a plethora of
complimentary features, including
Michelin-inspired dining. Below: Included
in Disney sailings are Broadway-caliber
entertainment such as the new
"Beauty and the Beast" show.

"
From culinary like Guy's
Burger to entertainment like
Hasbro, plus the massive
WaterWorks aqua parks and
the Seuss-a-Palooza Parade-
all are offered at no charge,
enhancing the value of the
cruise experience.

"

-- Adolfo Perez, Vice President of Trade
Sales and Marketing, Carnival

Coast itineraries, wrapping up big cities
and small towns, with stops and visits
from Newfoundland to Acadia National
Park. "Expedition cruising is one of the
fastest-growing segments in the industry,"
notes Gordon Dirker, the line's managing
director for North America, "and we are
building multiple cutting-edge ships over the
next couple of years. Travel agents should
take advantage of expert sales teams and
webinars, and become certified in the many
self-training courses available. By doing so,
they have the potential to earn commission
checks with a 'comma.'"
At UnCruise Adventures, says CEO Dan
Blanchard, "we understand the value of being
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fully immersed, which is why we incorporate
one-of-a-kind experiences and interactions
with locals into our itineraries." Among
passenger favorites are savoring plantain
rounds and fried fish with the Embera tribe
in Panama and learning the art of "talk story"
in Hawaii.
Adventurous clients can cross the
Antarctica Circle via Ponant, which will
offer 25 sailings to Antarctica in 2018 and
2019, operating four expedition ships in the
region. "From discoveries created by nature
to educating oneself on 'the end of the
earth', each sailing is designed to completely
transform lives," promises Navin Sawhney,
the line's CEO of the Americas.

Something new on the legendary Rhine in
2018 is Uniworld's Jewish Heritage program,
showcasing Jewish communities and history
along with the thriving picture of today's
Germany. Clients will find mix-and-match
excursion options that take in both museums
and lighter themes. Notes Ellen Bettridge,
the company's president and CEO, "There
is no better way to discover the unique
culture of a people than along its waterways.
Throughout history, rivers have linked
communities, sustaining them economically
and often spiritually."
AmaWaterways is similarly reaching
out with 10 departures in 2018 designated
Sailings with a Latin Touch. "In addition to a
daily selection of included tours conducted in
English, guests can join one excursion each
day led by a Spanish-speaking guide," says
Alex L. Pinelo, director, Latin America sales.
"There will also be a cruise manager fluent in
both English and Spanish, as well as onboard
menus in Spanish. I would encourage those
interested to visit our Travel Agent Portal to
hear how we are doing everything we can to
make sure our guests from all over the world
feel right at home."
Clients with a compelling taste for
luxury? Tell them about Silversea's Couture
Collection set to debut in 2018. Spokesman
Brad Ball points out that the new offering
"takes guests to the world's most remote
destinations, with pre- and post-cruise
extensions that are unconventional and
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