ACCL Offers Travel Agents Half-Off Caribbean Cruises

American Canadian Caribbean Line (ACCL) is offering travel agents and a companion 50 percent off Caribbean cruises departing January through April to the Bahamas and Belize. “We are offering this special discount on travel early in 2010 because we want travel agents to experience our style of casual cruising so they have a good understanding of how we differ from ocean cruising,” said Nancy Blount, president of ACCL.

“Selling small-ship cruising can be very lucrative for agents, because they are generally all-inclusive, offering higher commissions and appealing to a somewhat recession-proof client. We want to help train agents on our products any way we can. In addition to our legendary bow landings which bring passengers right onto the beaches, we now have kayaks aboard.”

ACCL itineraries include onboard experts who enhance experiences with information on the local reef, ecology and wildlife, as well as sampling the local cuisine. ACCL recently refurbished the Grande Caribe, a 96-passenger ship used on the Caribbean programs. Improvements include new décor in all cabins and upgraded shower and head systems.

ACCL Caribbean itineraries feature the Bahamian Out Islands, including Nassau, Exuma Cays, Spanish Wells, Harbour Island, Galliot Cay, White Point and Norman’s Cay among others. Among the sights is the underwater cave at Thunderball Grotto at Staniel Cay used in the filming of two James Bond movies.

Guests can also choose between two Belize itineraries. “Belize, Barrier Reef & Guatemala” features Belize City, Placencia, Rio Dulce and Livingston. The “Belize, Barrier Reef and Roatan” itinerary includes Utila, Moho Cay, Southwater Cay and others.