TIP Travel Confirms 2027 Summer Cruise and Flight Packages
TIP Travel has presented its confirmed cruise and flight packages for the 2027 summer season, featuring Costa Cruises sailings from Buenos Aires and La
Travel wholesaler TIP Travel has unveiled its confirmed cruise and flight-inclusive packages for the 2027 summer season. The program, presented to travel agencies at a recent Travel Bar event, focuses on Costa Cruises itineraries from South America and the Caribbean with a novel financing model for early bookings.
Costa Cruises 2027 Itineraries
The core of the offering consists of confirmed allotments on Costa Cruises ships. The Costa Serena will sail from Buenos Aires on South American itineraries. The Costa Fascinosa will operate Caribbean voyages departing from La Romana in the Dominican Republic.
The source provides specific departure dates for these cruises.
| Ship | Departure Date | Departure Port |
|---|---|---|
| Costa Serena | 14 January 2027 | Buenos Aires |
| Costa Serena | 7 February 2027 | Buenos Aires |
| Costa Serena | 8 March 2027 | Buenos Aires |
| Costa Fascinosa | 24 January 2027 | La Romana |
| Costa Fascinosa | 7 February 2027 | La Romana |
TIP Travel is also organizing two escorted group cruises aboard the Costa Serena. The first departs on 27 December, featuring a New Year's celebration at sea and the Copacabana fireworks show. The second group cruise is scheduled for 22 January. Both will have a coordinator accompanying the group from Buenos Aires.
Confirmed 2027 Flight and Stay Packages
Beyond the cruise-specific voyages, TIP Travel confirmed allotments for summer 2027 flight and hotel packages from Buenos Aires. These packages combine airfare with multi-night stays at popular beach destinations.
The source lists the following confirmed packages:
| Destination | Airline | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Cana | Latam | 10 nights |
| Cancún | Latam | 10 nights |
| Río de Janeiro | JetSmart | 7 nights |
| Salvador de Bahía | Aerolíneas Argentinas | 7 nights |
| Aruba | Latam | 7 nights |
Additional packages will operate from Rosario, Argentina. These include nine-night stays in Punta Cana with flights on Arajet, with departures scheduled for 8 and 22 January.
Financing and Payment Plans
A key feature of the program is a flexible financing plan for the confirmed allotments. According to TIP Travel, this allows agencies to secure reservations with low deposits and pay the remaining balance in fixed monthly installments.
Specific deposit amounts were outlined. Packages to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Aruba, and the Costa Cruises require a $300 deposit plus installments. The Rio de Janeiro package requires a $100 deposit plus installments. Camila Desmyttere, Product Director at TIP Travel, stated that this model provides agencies with a concrete tool for early season planning. She said, "Contar con cupos confirmados con anticipación... permite ofrecer un tipo de financiación que busca dar mayor previsibilidad."
Additional Services and Support
The Travel Bar event also included a presentation by Universal Assistance. They detailed the features and application of Costa Inclusive, the coverage included with the presented Costa Cruises products. The session covered upgrade options and other additional traveler assistance services. The goal was to provide agencies with specific information to better advise their clients.
