Cruising is more popular than ever, and each summer the call of the Mediterranean gets louder!
Enter Air Canada Vacations. They have the tools to streamline the booking process for cruises and matching flights, transfers, you name it.
“We’ve got mass market cruising to river cruising to luxury and we’re here to package it all for you”, says Erminia Nigro, GM Ontario & Atlantic Canada with Air Canada Vacations. “It’s our ‘work smarter, not harder’ model.”
Here is a rundown of the features and advantages that set Air Canada Vacations apart in the world of Flight & Cruise packages.
Navigating the Seas:
Air Canada Vacations takes pride in offering a comprehensive platform that combines Flight & Cruise packages, streamlining the booking process for travel advisors. With competitive rates, exclusive promotions, flexible payment options, and a range of perks and benefits, making it easier for both you and your clients to stay within budget.
The Air Canada Vacations Cruise Promise is a testament to their commitment to customer satisfaction:
- Secure a cruise booking with a deposit of $50 per person, with select cruise lines.
- Guaranteed return flight, ensuring a worry-free travel experience if the ship is late.
- Don’t miss a cruise. Flight delays happen, so Air Canada Vacations will rebook your clients to catch up with their cruise.
- Enjoy a free first checked bag
- No deposit is required for flights, 100% refundable or one name change permitted up to 24 hours prior to departure.
- Lowest airfare or you fly free.
- Connecting flights starting at just $49 from 60 Canadian airports.
- Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points when you book a package.
- For those who prefer to travel solo, Air Canada Vacations offers a selection of single staterooms without the extra supplement.
If your clients like to plan ahead, Air Canada Vacations Flight & Cruise packages offer special savings for bookings made a year in advance. When your client spends $4500 or more, they can save $150 per person when they book before December 31, 2024, for travel within 11 months of booking.
The Flight & Cruise Advantage
Booking Flight & Cruise packages has never been easier when you book online. Travel advisors can now add flight arrangements in Economy, Premium Economy or Business Class during the booking process, all online, eliminating the need for phone calls.
Air Canada Vacations connects all of Canada, offering simple, dependable, and efficient connecting flights from over 60 Canadian airports. Departing from the same terminals at Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR), and Calgary (YYC) airports means no terminal changes and no need to recheck bags—they’ll be automatically sent to the following Air Canada flight.
When in Europe: Best in Cruises
Partnering with 12 of the biggest cruise lines in the industry, Air Canada Vacations presents a diverse array of European itineraries, from scenic river cruises to luxurious ocean journeys.
A Western Mediterranean cruise offers excitement from the bustling streets of Barcelona to the glamour of Monaco, with some itineraries extending to the Canary Islands, providing a sun-soaked escape. Most of these itineraries leave from Rome, Barcelona, London or Amsterdam.
In the Eastern Mediterranean, lesser-known ports along the Adriatic coast, like Croatia or Slovenia, and the island of Malta located in the central Mediterranean Sea, beckon travellers to explore hidden gems. Step back in time, admiring ancient fortress city walls and rugged coastlines, fishing villages and bustling harbours.
The Greek Isles that dot the Aegean Sea are known for their picturesque white limestone houses with blue domes, winding narrow cobblestone streets and iconic fishing villages. Cruise itineraries typically depart from Athens where it is recommended to visit historic sites like the Parthenon of Acropolis.
A Scandinavian cruise on the Baltic Sea reveals the colossal walls of the Norwegian Fjords, open-air museum of Stockholm, Helsinki’s stunning architecture, Copenhagen for its botanical gardens, and the castles of the British Isles. Cruise itineraries typically depart from Amsterdam and London with Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
