New cruise website for inspiring, planning and booking cruises.
MIAMI – Onboard.com, the new go-to brand for inspiring and planning cruise travel, announced the unveiling of the company’s new website, Onboard.com. As part of global luxury-goods provider LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and a sister company to Onboard Media and Starboard Cruise Services, Onboard.com draws on its affiliated companies’ expertise in cruise content and world-class brand building to create a fresh approach to researching and planning cruises. Coupling a breadth of destination-related information that far surpasses any other cruise travel brand with expert cruise advisors that provide clients with the utmost in customized live service, Onboard works to match each consumer with their ideal cruise — both online and offline.
“At Onboard.com, we want to break cruising stereotypes and inspire travelers online as they dream, research and plan their cruise vacation with the most expansive range of cruise- and destination-related information, videos and photos,” said Robin Rosenbaum, SVP of Onboard Media. “Onboard.com is uniquely positioned to leverage Onboard Media’s expertise and voluminous destination content – while also creating new content for an unparalleled user experience. We provide the information, technology and best in class ‘live’ service to help them find their perfect cruise. Onboard.com offers the traveler what they are looking for every step of the way.”
Through Onboard.com, travelers can explore numerous cruising destinations – from Europe and the Caribbean to Hawaii, Alaska and beyond. Offering more than a “canned” summary of each destination, Onboard.com delves deeper with useful information, captivating imagery and engaging videos – offering both “overviews” for quick, at-a-glance information and more in-depth articles and videos on things to do, shopping, food, sights and beaches.
Beyond destinations, the “Cruise Lines” and “Cruise Ships” sections invite travelers to discover the cruise line and ship options available and what makes each one unique. In the “Tips and News” section, visitors can learn all the latest cruise news, from the newest ships at sea to the latest in entertainment, adventure or dining available onboard and in port, plus real world tips from cruise travelers and experts. Onboard.com’s social channels provide engaging, positive platforms to share their vacation fun with friends and other like-minded travel enthusiasts before, during and after their cruise.
As travelers move beyond inspiration and into the planning phase, Onboard.com offers easy-to-use online functionality to help consumers find tailored cruise options among the vast itinerary offerings available from cruise lines around the world. Expert cruise advisors are just a phone call away to provide travelers with the live support and reliability they want when selecting their dream cruise.
“It’s no secret that a great majority of cruises are sold through travel agents. Travelers crave the customer service, peace of mind and expert knowledge that professional travel planners have to offer. We aim to take the whole concept of cruise travel to the next level and provide consumers with exactly what they want and more,” said Annette Hogan, Managing Director for Onboard.com.
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