| CCL starts Pack ‘N’ Go, agent rates

Carnival Spirit has launched a
second fare program and cruises
for agents priced from $590.
THE reborn Carnival Cruise Lines, bolstered
by its dedicated sales team, is forging ahead
with a range of initiatives for the Australian
cruise market.
Led by new sales director Anton Loeb, the
company is courting consumers with lastminute
Pack ‘N’ Go deals, as well as delivering
long-awaited travel agent rates on selected
Carnival Spirit sailings.
Speaking to CW this morning, Jennifer
Vandekreeke, CCL’s director Australia & NZ,
said that both new offerings would help agents
sell Spirit holidays to their clients.
Aimed at travellers with flexible plans, the
cut-price Pack ‘N’ Go fares have limited
availability on selected sailings and stricter
terms and conditions, but start as low as $650
for a 10-day Pacific Island cruise, compared to
$940 at the First In rate.
Pack ‘N’ Go guests must pay in full within 24
hours and only receive their cabin type within
30 days of departure.
Cancellation terms are also less flexible.
For agents, rates start at $590 for an interior
cabin.
“We have had so many requests for agent
rates so it is exciting that we finally have
them,” Vandekreeke said.
“The best way to get to know our product is
to experience it yourself – being able to say to
clients that you were just onboard gives you
credibility like nothing else can.”
Commenting on the recent establishment of
a separate Spirit sales team, Vandekreeke said
it was “a difficult decision but the right decision”.
“We have a specific brand personality, so
stuff that worked for us didn’t work for others.
“Now we can walk in the door representing
one brand, not five brands, and engage on a
much deeper level with agents.”
For full details, see goccl.com.au.