BackSCOTTSDALE, AZ, AUGUST 13, 2024 — Velocity Frequent Flyer has partnered with arrivia, the world’s largest stand-alone travel loyalty provider, to relaunch a dedicated cruise website, Cruisepilot, for Velocity Frequent Flyer members.
Velocity Frequent Flyer members can now earn Velocity Points on cruise bookings, with top cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Norwegian Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Virgin Voyages, Disney Cruises, MSC Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, and more. With thousands of itineraries offered through arrivia’s extensive network, the options are endless.
Whether you’re dreaming of sun-soaked South Pacific islands, the majestic fjords of Norway, the exotic wonders of Asia, or the idyllic beauty of the Caribbean, Cruisepilot has got you covered. Imagine lounging on pristine beaches, exploring ancient temples, or cruising through crystal-clear waters surrounded by stunning landscapes. From the vibrant culture of the Mediterranean to the icy allure of Antarctica, there’s a perfect cruise for every type of traveler.
Key Benefits:
- Earn Velocity Points: Red members earn 3 Velocity Points per $1 spent on cruise fares*. Silver members earn an additional 50% of base Velocity Points, Gold members earn an additional 75%, and Platinum members earn an additional 100% on their cruise fare when booked via cruisepilot.com.au or phone number (1300 795 433).*
- Diverse Destinations: From the South Pacific islands, Norwegian fjords, and Asian wonders, to the Caribbean, and more.
- Exclusive Offers: Sign up for Cruisemail to receive exclusive offers, travel inspiration, and updates.
John Williams, Managing Director of arrivia International, shared his excitement about the partnership: “We are thrilled to partner with Velocity Frequent Flyer to offer their members better-than-public cruise rates on the CruisePilot website. Our long-standing supplier relationships and thousands of cruise itineraries worldwide ensure unparalleled choices for every traveler.”
Industry Insights: The cruise industry is resilient, showing significant growth despite economic challenges. According to the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) State of the Industry Report#, global passenger volume reached 31.7 million in 2023, a nearly 7% increase from 2019. Projections show that ocean-going cruise passenger volume will reach 106% of 2019 levels by 2024. Additionally, the volume is anticipated to approach an impressive 40 million by 2027.
Celebration Offer: To celebrate the relaunch, Velocity Frequent Flyer is offering one lucky winner a 7-night Royal Caribbean Cruise to the South Pacific aboard Quantum of the Seas, departing Brisbane on 28 February 2025. ^ Members can enter by signing up for Cruisemail via the competition landing page by 30 September 2024.
Members can visit Cruisepilot for more information and to start earning Velocity Points.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Contact: For further details, please contact:
Lorna Groves
Senior Manager, Business Development Asia-Pacific
lorna.groves@ourvacationcentre.com
About arrivia
For more than 25 years, arrivia has powered travel loyalty and rewards programs for some of the world’s most respected cruise, hotel, resort, and financial brands, including American Express®, Flybuys Travel (Cruise), T-Mobile, and Marriott Vacation Club® by offering their customers more value through exclusive pricing and personalized options that inspire travel and customer loyalty. Arrivia’s travel privileges technology platform provides travel loyalty, booking, and marketing solutions to deliver exceptional customer value and drive growth through exciting travel rewards and member benefits. To learn more about how arrivia helps companies drive growth, incentivize sales, boost affinity, and reward high-value customers, visit www.arrivia.com.
About Velocity Frequent Flyer:
Virgin Australia’s award-winning loyalty program, Velocity Frequent Flyer, boast more than 12 million members who can use their Points to redeem flights to over 600 destinations around the world through Virgin Australia and the airline’s extensive list of international partner carriers, including Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and more. The program also has everyday spend partners such as FlyBuys, Myer and Didi,, giving members more choice than ever before when earning and redeeming Points.
Cruisepilot Website: cruisepilot.com.au
Phone
Australia: 1300 795 433
International: +61 07 5514 3388
Enquire online: https://www.cruisepilot.com.au/Contact
Terms and Conditions
*Earning Velocity Frequent Flyer Points with Cruisepilot
Velocity Points are earned by Velocity members at a rate of 3 Points per $1 spent on any cruise fare booked through Cruisepilot. And as a Silver member you will earn a total of 4.5 Points per $1 spent; as a Gold member you will earn a total of 5.25 Points per $1 spent; and as a Platinum member you will earn a total of 6 Points per $1 spent. Any additional or other costs associated with or incidental to the cruise fare will not earn Points. Velocity members must provide their Velocity membership number to Cruisepilot at the time of making the reservation or within 30 days of completing their reservation. The booking name of the lead passenger must match that on the Velocity membership account. Only one Velocity member per booking (who is also the lead passenger) is eligible to earn Points. Points will be credited to the member’s Velocity account up to 4 weeks after the member completes their cruise.
^Cruisepilot Royal Caribbean Cruise Giveaway
The Promoter is Our Vacation Centre (ABN 54 105 542 176) of registered address 58 Kingston Drive, Helensvale, Queensland 4212 (Promoter). The Promotion commences at 09:00 am AEST on 13 August 2024 and ends at 11:59 pm AEST on 30 September 2024 (Promotion Period). Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over, except the employees (and their immediate families) of the Promoter, Velocity Frequent Flyer Pty Ltd, their affiliated companies, or their related bodies corporate and agencies associated with this Promotion (Entrants). To enter the Promotion, Entrants must, during the Promotion Period, register their details including first name, last name, email address, mobile number, state/region and postcode to become a Cruisepilot Cruisemail member via the competition landing page: https://www.cruisepilot.com.au/competition. Number of entries per Entrant for the duration of the Promotion Period is limited to one (1) entry. There is one prize to be won (Prize). Prize consists of a 7-Night Royal Caribbean cruise to the South Pacific departing from Brisbane on 28 February 2025 in the Standard Balcony Cabin for two (2) people and 2 x return domestic Economy flights with Virgin Australia to Brisbane. The total Prize value is AUD$4,357.52 (including GST). A Winner may not substitute, assign, exchange, transfer or redeem the Prize for cash. Full competition terms and conditions can be accessed here. Authorised under ACT Permit Number TP 24/01672.
#In the Cruise Line Industry Association (CLIA) State of the Industry Report published 9 April 2024
