VANCOUVER — Emerald Cruises has introduced holiday voyages to suit an array of travellers, and those who book early will have access to both free drink packages and significant discounts.

The cruise line is offering a free, Emerald Extended Drink Package with any 2021 or 2022 Christmastime river or yacht cruise booking made by Dec. 23, 2020. The Extended Drink Package includes a selection of wine, draft beer and soft drinks available throughout the day.

The free Extended Drinks Package is combinable with the current European Christmas Market river cruise savings of up to $3,000 per couple and Southeast Asia river cruise savings of $4,000 per couple on itineraries of 13 or more days, and Emerald Yacht Cruises early bird pricing of up to 20% off full fares.

In addition, on all these itineraries, guests will save up to an additional 10% off 2022 sailings when paying in full 12 months prior to departure with Emerald Cruises’ Super Earlybird promotion.

All bookings come with Emerald’s flexible booking policy that allows guests to defer travel plans and transfer to an alternate departure date or itinerary up to 60 days prior to departure with no Emerald Cruises fees.

Those booking a 2022 cruise and looking for additional flexibility and security can purchase the new Platinum Protection Plan, which provides coverage for guests who may fall ill or whose travel plans are affected by COVID-19. The Platinum Protection Plan allows for 100% refund of cruise fare when enacted up to 31 days prior to departure, and 70% refund when enacted between 15 and 30 days prior. This plan can be added to eligible river cruise bookings for $395 per person and to Emerald Azzurra yacht sailings for $495.