Started this month off the back of Carnival’s collaboration with USAirtours’ predecessor Aviate, the partnership gives agents access to a wider portfolio of package holiday options, which include flights, accommodations, transfers and attraction tickets.

According to UK & international sales director Luke Smith, the partnership will strengthen the capabilities of Carnival’s trade-only platform, Crew, giving agents a wider array of tools and resources.

“We are committed to delivering extraordinary experiences to our guests and agents,” he said.

USAirtours head of sales Jessie Manzi added: “Combining our 40 years of expertise in long-haul, tour operations with all 27 of Carnival’s fantastic ships, we can create unique itineraries which include exciting stopover cities on route to embarkation, and multi-centre post-cruise experiences.

“It means agents can offer their customers some of the best cruise packages in the market at highly competitive prices.”