Luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has teamed up with Rocky Mountaineer for a new six-night land add-on to its Alaska cruise program. The Regent and Rocky Mountaineer Experience features two days of all-inclusive GoldLeaf Service, from Banff to Vancouver. Once in Vancouver, guests will board Seven Seas Explorer for a seven-night all-inclusive Alaska cruise to Seward. "The Rocky Mountaineer experience is the perfect complement to our destination-immersive adventures in Alaska," said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. "Regent's unique unlimited shore excursions offer unrivalled opportunities for exploration. We are excited to offer this land program, beginning May 2025." The six-night land program to Vancouver, allows travelers to explore the Canadian Rockies including Banff. It includes a full-day tour of Yoho National Park. The Regent and Rocky Mountaineer Experience will be available on five Vancouver to Seward, Alaska voyages sailing in summer 2025.   

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Rocky Mountaineer is looking to the new generation as the luxury train operator celebrates its 34^th year. As a family-owned business, Rocky Mountaineer welcomes Tristan Armstrong, son of Founder Peter Armstrong, as new chief executive officer. "Rocky Mountaineer is a life-long passion for both me and my family. So to become the CEO and build on this family legacy is truly an honour," said Tristan Armstrong. "I look forward to being even more involved in connecting with our partners, and delivering an exceptional service for our guests." The younger Armstrong has served on the Board of Directors since 2016. He previously worked in numerous roles on Rocky Mountaineer's operations and guest experience teams, gaining experience in guest service, maintenance, and hospitality. He is also the president and CEO of Major Rock Corporation, a family office operated by the Armstrong family. It includes businesses in the hospitality, real estate and private equity sectors. "Tristan's appointment demonstrates our family's commitment to those who mean the most to us -- those who assisted in building Rocky Mountaineer into a tourism icon," said Peter Armstrong. “With Tristan as CEO, and (his sisters) Ashley and Chelsea serving on the Board of Directors, I am immensely proud to have the second generation leading Rocky Mountaineer forward." Rocky Mountaineer is recruiting for a president/COO to provide day-to-day operational oversight. This role will work closely with Tristan Armstrong as he focuses on longer-term growth and strategic direction. 

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Cunard is offering Alaska cruise guests a Rocky Mountaineer train experience. Guests can extend their Alaska voyage with a three-night post-cruise Rocky Mountaineer package or a four-night tour before embarking in Vancouver. The three-night option takes guests on an eastbound journey from Vancouver to Calgary. The four-night tour goes the opposite direction. Renowned for its GoldLeaf Service, Rocky Mountaineer offers an on board dining room and a full complimentary bar service. Queen Elizabeth’s summer in Alaska offers an Insights Programme featuring Bear Grylls and other explorers. Other highlights include the Alaska Afternoon Tea, the Ice White Ball and a new dining concept called Frontier, which serves Alaska cuisine.

 

UK Channel 5 season of The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys showcases flagship U.S. route, Rockies to the Red Rocks, airing 1 July at 8pm, and viewers can enter for the chance to win the experience it first-hand

   The latest season of Channel 5 series, ‘The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys’, takes viewers on the magnificent journey of Rocky Mountaineer on 1 July at 8pm. Rocky Mountaineer is a world-renowned luxury tourist train that showcases some of the most spectacular scenery North America has to offer via its spacious and unparalleled glass-dome train coaches.   The episode will give viewers a glimpse of Rocky Mountaineer’s new American route: Rockies to the Red Rocks, which travels alongside rivers, past mountain ranges, and through the ancient rock canyons of the Southwest United States. It is a two-day train journey connecting Denver, Colorado with Moab, Utah, with an overnight stay in historic Glenwood Springs. The train travels by daylight and has oversized windows that reach the roof, so guests do not miss a moment of the ever-changing landscapes.   What’s more, episode viewers have the chance to win two tickets aboard this iconic Rocky Mountaineer route with just a few clicks to the Channel 5 website: www.channel5.com/win.    Viewers inspired by the latest series can take advantage of Rocky Mountaineer’s All Aboard 2023 Travel Promotion. Book a 2023 trip before 31 August 2022 to receive £585 GBP off per couple on select 2023 travel dates for Rocky Mountaineer’s  Canadian and US routes. Exclusions apply.   *Note that GBP offer value is an estimate and is subject to change based on exchange rate at time of booking.

Luxury rail operator Rocky Mountaineer has restarted signature journeys in the US and Canada for a full operational season. It kicked off the 2022 season with luxury train journeys in the Southwest US. This year marks the first full operational season for Rocky Mountaineer’s newest route, Rockies to the Red Rocks between Denver, Colorado and Moab, Utah. It restarted on April 17, 2022. The ‘First Passage to the West’ Vancouver-Kamloops-Banff itinerary begins April 25, followed by Vancouver-Kamloops-Jasper the next day: The ‘Rainforest to Gold Rush’journey between Vancouver-Whistler-Quesnel-Jasper kicks off May 7: Rocky Mountaineer offers four train journeys that showcase some of the most spectacular scenery in North America: Since it was founded in 1990, Rocky Mountaineer has carried more than two million guests.

Colorado mountain community Glenwood Springs is set to welcome Rocky Mountaineer guests on the debut service from Denver, Colorado to Moab, Utah. The Colorado mountain town  known for its hot springs and outdoor adventures will accommodate Rocky Mountaineer guests on an overnight stay during the Rockies to the Red Rocks two-day rail journey. Glenwood Springs has been served by a railroad since 1887. To celebrate the first arrival of Rocky Mountaineer passengers in Glenwood Springs, the community has scheduled a grand welcome. There will be a festival on 7th Street, adjacent to the historic train station including a brief welcome by local dignitaries, live music, dancing, food and art vendors with additional surprises in store. Festivities begin from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with the estimated arrival of the train and passengers at 5:00 pm. Rocky Mountaineer will launch the route with a preview season of 56 departures across 14 weeks from August 15 to November 19, 2021. Rocky Mountaineer has worked closely with staff of Visit Glenwood Springs, the city's destination marketing organization. "As a destination, we have been preparing to welcome guests of the Rockies to the Red Rocks route, and now invite the community and region to join us in the grand welcome celebration," said Director of Tourism Promotion, Lisa Langer.

Air Canada has scored a new partner for Aeroplan loyalty members to earn and redeem points, and travel in style. As well as enjoyig premium benefits when booking a new scenic rail journey with Rocky Mountaineer, Aeroplan members can earn up to 20,000 bonus points for each eligible traveller booked with Rocky Mountaineer. "Air Canada is pleased to offer Aeroplan members an opportunity to see some of the world's most stunning natural scenery while riding in luxury aboard Rocky Mountaineer," said Mark Nasr, Senior Vice President, Products, Marketing and eCommerce, Air Canada. "At a time when many Canadians plan to spend their summer holiday closer to home, our partnership with Canada's Rocky Mountaineer opens the door to one of the world's leading luxury experiences." Aeroplan members can take advantage of a special introductory offer to earn up to 20,000 bonus points for each traveller with a valid Aeroplan number when booking travel for 2021 with Rocky Mountaineer. Members can also redeem Aeroplan points for vacation packages and, through their Aeroplan Elite Status or Aeroplan Premium Co-branded credit cards, upgrade their onboard Service Level or hotel accommodation. Aeroplan Elite Status members 50K and above will receive an upgrade from Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf Service, and two nights of upgraded hotel accommodations while travelling; In addition, Aeroplan Premium Co-Brand Cardholders will earn up to an additional point per dollar spent for a total of two points per dollar spent. They will also receive an upgrade from Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf to GoldLeaf Service, and two nights of upgraded hotel accommodations while travelling; Members can redeem Aeroplan points on the Aeroplan eStore for either dollar eVouchers starting at $50, or entire Rocky Mountaineer vacation package eVouchers.