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Exclusive: River cruise bookings help drive Barrhead to record-breaking period

A near twenty-fold increase in river cruise bookings has helped drive Barrhead Travel to a record-breaking booking period for holidays-at-sea

According to Jacqueline Dobson, president of the Scottish agency group, cruise is one of the business’s top-performing products with demand coming in across all areas of the sector.

River cruise, in particular, was one of Barrhead Travel’s biggest growth areas in January, with trading up by more than 170%.

“Last year, we identified that river was a fantastic opportunity and there’s been a real appetite from our customers to enjoy this type of product,” Dobson told Cruise Trade News .

The Rhine and the Danube are attracting the most interest from clients, but river cruising in Asia is fast-growing and one to watch, Dobson advised.

“We’re up around 25% on cruise bookings so far compared with the same period last year and, with wave ongoing throughout February, we expect that cruise bookings will continue growing,” she added.

Barrhead Travel’s Fjords bookings up by more than 50%

Despite consumer favourites such as the Caribbean, Western Mediterranean and Eastern Mediterranean continuing to drive bookings, Barrhead has also seen a rise in popularity for trips to the Fjords, which are currently up by more than 50%.

“The breadth of new product on offer from cruise is absolutely contributing to the success – as well as the value-for-money on offer,” continued Dobson.

“Having personally just disembarked from Icon of the Seas which is a game-changer when it comes to entertainment and experience, I’m really excited for the industry this year.”

Cruises with dedicated charters are also selling well, due to the convenience and making destinations feel more accessible to key regions within the UK. Cruising from Barbados, for example, is up by 91%, which Barrhead attributed to new charter product in the market this year.

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Each cruise line has something different to offer and at Barrhead Travel there has never been so much choice.

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Avalon cruises are perfect for solo travellers. Spacious yet intimate, their ships cater to your every mood, from the comfy sofas and spectacular views of the Club Lounge to the private sanctuary of your luxurious stateroom.

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Enjoy the luxury of All-Inclusive with drinks, Wi-Fi & tips Always Included. On a Celebrity Cruise holiday, even your highest expectations soon pale compared to what unfolds daily before your eyes.  The breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, local flavours, dreamy beaches, must-see sites, and discoveries.

Celestyal Cruises offer incredible itineraries featuring authentic local experiences that will help you discover the very best of Greece and the Aegean.

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Norwegian Cruise Line have been taking cruise passengers to worldwide destinations for over fifty years, and during that time have become world leaders for innovation in cruise travel.

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Sales at Barrhead Travel’s annual river cruise show soared 30% this year after the Scottish agency chain refreshed the format to highlight a broader range of product.

For 2019, the agency moved the show to its luxury store in St Vincent Street, Glasgow, and showcased a wider range of cruise options – including more luxury holidays.

Barrhead said the new venue provided a more “intimate and luxurious space” with room for private appointments and an on-site bar.

Sharon Fox, Barrhead’s head of cruise product and commercial, said: “Combining the river cruise show with luxury ocean product gave a smaller number of customers a wider variety of choice and more face-time with our cruise experts and partners, resulting in quality bookings and increased revenue.

“As the cruise industry continues to innovate at a rapid rate, it is important for us to keep being reactive and adapt to meet the needs of our customers.

"It’s a really exciting time to be in the cruise business and we are looking forward to launching more cruise events.”

Exhibitors included Scenic, Emerald, Viking, Azamara, AmaWaterways, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea and Crystal Cruises. Cruise expert Gary Buchanan also led a number of talks.

Nicola Singleton, strategic account manager at Azamara, added the event “attracted the right calibre of customer for the product on offer”, resulting in a number of “fantastic enquiries”.

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5 cruise lines that offer great value All-Inclusive packages

Ask any cruiser why they prefer cruising to land holidays and you’ll hear phrases like “great value for money” and “can budget easily”. Which is true. Within the cost of your cruise you’ve already paid for several destinations, your room and usually some kind of dining.

Many cruise lines also sell All-Inclusive packages that offer better value for money than many hotels. Below are five cruise lines whose all-inclusive packages are amazing value for money and allow you to get on with your holiday without worrying about your bill at the end.

Saga Cruises

Saga Cruises specialise in small-ship experiences for the over 50s – with some of the best inclusions at sea. All meals (including speciality dining), a choice of wines with dinner, all onboard gratuities, 24 hour room service, shuttle buses and WiFi are included in the price. Most impressively however is the door-to-door chauffeur service. If you’re staying less than 250 miles from Dover, Portsmouth or Southampton, Saga Cruises they will pick you up (and even carry your bags).

Every passenger on board an NCL cruise will have entertainment, aqua parks, sports facilities, kids clubs and complimentary dining included. However, any passengers that opt for Premium All-Inclusive will receive no extra charges for premium beverages, speciality coffees, soft drinks, bottled water and any tips related to all-inclusive services.

Also – if you feel like treating yourself – passengers who stay in The Haven® or suite accommodation will be treated to gourmet dining, 250 minutes free WiFi per suite and $100 onboard spending money per suite – at no extra cost!

Marella Cruises

Three ships in the Marella fleet are all-inclusive by default: Marella Explorer, Marella Discovery and Marella Discovery 2. But if you have your eye on one of their other ships, you’re still in luck. We are offering a free all-inclusive upgrade on summer 2018 cruises on Marella Spirit, and a free all-inclusive upgrade on winter 2018 cruises on Marella Celebration and Marella Dream.

Plus upgrade to all-inclusive for only £10 per person, per night in summer 2018 on Marella Dream and Marella Celebration.  

Regent Seven Seas

This super-luxury cruise line might not be the cheapest at face value, but when you learn what is all included in the fare you’ll realise that sometimes paying a bit extra is worth it. The usual things like 24-hour room service, dining, WiFi, shore excursions, and gratuities are included. But with Regent Seven Seas you’ll also received complimentary access to the fitness centre, spa and speciality restaurants as well as unlimited beverages, including premium spirits.

Most river cruises

We’ve already mentioned Saga (who offer both ocean and river cruises) but generally speaking river cruises are very generous with their inclusions. But if it’s fully all-inclusive that you are looking for we recommend Scenic Tours , Tauck, Uniworld  and Crystal River Cruises. Uniworld, for example, includes all gratuities, exercise classes, shore excursions, bicycle hire, WiFi access, onboard entertainment, in-suite butler service, all dining and premium beverages. While Scenic River Cruises include WiFi, complimentary beverages, all gratuities, and shore excursions.

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