Crystal Cruises is offering two new four-day overland adventures in South Australia.
The land trips are offered in concert with Crystal Serenity’s Feb. 7 Sydney-to-Singapore voyage. The trips depart from Adelaide and conclude in Perth.
One trip includes Kangaroo Island, an eco-friendly, luxury cliffside lodge serving organic cuisine, plus scouting the bush for wallabies, koalas, fur seals and sea lions.
“The Flinders Ranges & Barossa Valley” trip includes winery tours and tastings in the Clare and Barossa valleys, a traditional Aussie barbeque, and viewing emus, eagles and kangaroos with Australia’s largest mountain range as backdrop. Prices start at $3,861 and $4,029 respectively, per person, double occupancy.
The cruise sails from Sydney to Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth/Fremantle, Bali, Semarang and Singapore.
Guests who book a verandah stateroom by Oct. 31 receive $600 per couple additional savings.
Two-for-one fares for the 19-day cruise start at $11,910 per person, double occupancy, including free air from 24 North American cities or air credit, airport transfers, and $1,000 per person shipboard credit.
For more information, call 800-446-6620 or visit www.crystalcruises.com
Friday, September 30, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Windstar Rivieras Voyages Special Fares
Windstars New Rivieras Voyages Special Fares
Windstar Cruises is offering special fares on the two new “Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras” voyages.
The six-day “Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras I” departs April 22 and Sept. 14 from Barcelona and visit St. Tropez, France (overnight); Cannes, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; and Portovenere and Portoferraio, Italy. Special fares start at $1,999 per person, double occupancy, when booked by Oct. 31.
The six-day “Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras II” on Wind Surf sails from Rome to Barcelona, visiting Portoferraio, Portovenere, Monte Carlo overnight, Cannes, and St. Tropez overnight. Special fares start at $1,999 on the July 2 departure and $1,799 on the Oct. 29, 2012, departure, when booked by Oct. 31.
For more information, call 800-258-7245 or visit www.windstarcruises.com
Windstar Cruises is offering special fares on the two new “Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras” voyages.
The six-day “Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras I” departs April 22 and Sept. 14 from Barcelona and visit St. Tropez, France (overnight); Cannes, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; and Portovenere and Portoferraio, Italy. Special fares start at $1,999 per person, double occupancy, when booked by Oct. 31.
The six-day “Glitter & Glam of the Rivieras II” on Wind Surf sails from Rome to Barcelona, visiting Portoferraio, Portovenere, Monte Carlo overnight, Cannes, and St. Tropez overnight. Special fares start at $1,999 on the July 2 departure and $1,799 on the Oct. 29, 2012, departure, when booked by Oct. 31.
For more information, call 800-258-7245 or visit www.windstarcruises.com
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Oceania Cruises Deals 2011 - 2012
Holiday Escapes
There is still time to escape for the holidays! Voyage to the Caribbean or South America and enjoy 2 for 1 Cruise Fares with FREE Airfare* on these select 2011 sailings.
Announcing the 2012-13 Winter Collection - 2 for 1 Cruise Fares* - FREE Airfare
Up to $5,000 Bonus Savings per stateroom
This magnificent array of journeys features 22 new itineraries and 15 new ports of call plus all-new Grand Voyages ranging from 23 to 71 days.
The stunning new Riviera will make her inaugural forays to the idyllic islands of the Caribbean. Her sister ship, Marina, explores the paradise of the South Pacific and the bold landscapes of Australia and New Zealand, sailing to intriguing locales such as the mystifying Easter Island for the first time. Nautica returns to the fabled shores of Africa and Asia. Regatta lingers amidst the glorious fall foliage of New England and Canada before heading south for the winter to the vibrant coasts of South America.
Announcing 7 New Voyages for Fall 2012 - 2 for 1 Cruise Fares* - FREE Airfare
Up to $5,000 Bonus Savings per stateroom on select sailings*
As Regatta cruises between New England and Canada, the opportunities for adventure on these sailings will be as spectacular as the scenery.
2011-12 Winter Journeys - 2 for 1 Cruise Fares - FREE Airfare
Up to $2,500 Bonus Savingsper stateroom on select sailings
Naturally, the ships of Oceania Cruises venture south during the winter season to the sun-splashed shores of the Caribbean, South America & South Pacific. Relax on a pristine beach, snorkel along endangered coral reefs or swim with dolphins in tropical turquoise waters. The choice of glorious destinations featured on these itineraries is as diverse as your imagination.
2011 Europe - Limited Availability! 2 for 1 Cruise Fares - FREE Airfare
Up to $3,000 Bonus Savings per stateroom on select sailings
These 2011 European Voyages highlight the best of Europe, a continent of diverse destinations, far-reaching history and spectacular landscapes.
Visit site for more info
https://www.oceaniacruises.com/promotions.aspx
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line "Freestyle Dash" Offer on Caribbean Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line is launching the “Freestyle Dash” limited time offer on Tuesday, September 27 on all sailings to the Caribbean.
Deal Dates: September 26, 2011 - April 18, 2013
Guests can choose from a variety of itineraries, from quick three-day Bahamas getaways to 11-day voyages to the southern Caribbean -
AND travelers can book from five convenient embarkation ports; Miami, Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Tampa, New Orleans and New York City.
Guests have the opportunity to escape the cold of winter and go snorkeling in St. Thomas or cave tubing in Belize by taking advantage of special cruise savings through September 30, 2011.
The four-day offer provides up to $250 per stateroom (based on cruise length and category) to spend on board, reduced cruise deposits and upgrades on select sailings.
From Miami, guests can enjoy three or four-day day cruise to the Bahamas on board Norwegian Sky. For a longer retreat, guests can set sail on a 10 or 11-day cruise to the southern Caribbean on board the newly enhanced Norwegian Dawn.
Departures from Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral) on Norwegian Sun allow guests to combine the thrills and theme parks of Orlando with a seven-day cruise to the Eastern or Western Caribbean beginning on October 16, 2011.
Guests looking to explore the ancient ruins of Costa Maya, Mexico can enjoy more time in the port on the Norwegian Spirit though April 8, 2012.
Beginning on October 14, 2012, Norwegian Pearl offers guests an opportunity to experience another Freestyle Cruising ship in New York.
And for guests seeking a longer cruise retreat, Norwegian Gem will offer nine-day eastern Caribbean cruises from October 20, 2012 through April 18, 2013, departing from New York.
Visit www.ncl.com
Source: Travel Agent Central
Deal Dates: September 26, 2011 - April 18, 2013
Guests can choose from a variety of itineraries, from quick three-day Bahamas getaways to 11-day voyages to the southern Caribbean -
AND travelers can book from five convenient embarkation ports; Miami, Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral), Tampa, New Orleans and New York City.
Guests have the opportunity to escape the cold of winter and go snorkeling in St. Thomas or cave tubing in Belize by taking advantage of special cruise savings through September 30, 2011.
The four-day offer provides up to $250 per stateroom (based on cruise length and category) to spend on board, reduced cruise deposits and upgrades on select sailings.
From Miami, guests can enjoy three or four-day day cruise to the Bahamas on board Norwegian Sky. For a longer retreat, guests can set sail on a 10 or 11-day cruise to the southern Caribbean on board the newly enhanced Norwegian Dawn.
Departures from Orlando & the Beaches (Port Canaveral) on Norwegian Sun allow guests to combine the thrills and theme parks of Orlando with a seven-day cruise to the Eastern or Western Caribbean beginning on October 16, 2011.
Guests looking to explore the ancient ruins of Costa Maya, Mexico can enjoy more time in the port on the Norwegian Spirit though April 8, 2012.
Beginning on October 14, 2012, Norwegian Pearl offers guests an opportunity to experience another Freestyle Cruising ship in New York.
And for guests seeking a longer cruise retreat, Norwegian Gem will offer nine-day eastern Caribbean cruises from October 20, 2012 through April 18, 2013, departing from New York.
Visit www.ncl.com
Source: Travel Agent Central
Monday, September 26, 2011
World Expeditions Antarctic 35% Off
World Expeditions is offering 35% discounts of up to $3,986 off two Antarctic cruises - so now is the chance to experience Antarctica, AND Penguins at an awesome price.
The 14 Day cruise "In search of the Emperor and King Penguin" departs November, 20 2011 and travels into the Weddell Sea - where tabular icebergs stretch the horizon.
Part of the mission is to discover all eight Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic penguin species as well as being inspired by regular shore excursions. The trip concludes in the Falkland Islands and a flight from Port Stanley to Santiago.
Superior cabin: Now $7,404 - Was $11,390 - Savings $3,986
Twin Window Cabin: Now $6,364 - Was $9,790- Savings $3,426
Twin cabin with porthole: Now $6,039 - Was $9,290 - Savings
Airfares to the gateway city of Ushuaia have special fares available through World Expeditions.
More details at www.worldexpeditions.com
Note: Offer applies to new bookings from 18 September 2011 for travel on specified departures
The 14 Day cruise "In search of the Emperor and King Penguin" departs November, 20 2011 and travels into the Weddell Sea - where tabular icebergs stretch the horizon.
Part of the mission is to discover all eight Antarctic and Sub-Antarctic penguin species as well as being inspired by regular shore excursions. The trip concludes in the Falkland Islands and a flight from Port Stanley to Santiago.
Superior cabin: Now $7,404 - Was $11,390 - Savings $3,986
Twin Window Cabin: Now $6,364 - Was $9,790- Savings $3,426
Twin cabin with porthole: Now $6,039 - Was $9,290 - Savings
Airfares to the gateway city of Ushuaia have special fares available through World Expeditions.
More details at www.worldexpeditions.com
Note: Offer applies to new bookings from 18 September 2011 for travel on specified departures
Disney Makes Historic Hawaii Call
Be a part of Disney history!
The first Hawaii cruise in April 2012 has just about sold out - and the line has added a second trip in the Fall of 2012.
For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is visiting Hawaii. Set sail on an island-hopping adventure that blends tropical scenery and exhilarating activities with the modern comforts and conveniences of a Disney cruise. Enjoy world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, museums and aquariums - all amid magical surroundings.
Best of all, you can choose from 2 Hawaii sailings in 2012! While the 15-night cruise is now limited in availability, the newly added 14-night cruise offers the same spectacular ports of call. Please note, online booking is not yet available for the 14-night cruise.
15-Night Hawaii Cruise - Embark on an epic journey from Los Angeles to Hawaii and back, with a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Visit all 4 major Hawaiian islands—the Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai.
More Info
The first Hawaii cruise in April 2012 has just about sold out - and the line has added a second trip in the Fall of 2012.
For the first time ever, Disney Cruise Line is visiting Hawaii. Set sail on an island-hopping adventure that blends tropical scenery and exhilarating activities with the modern comforts and conveniences of a Disney cruise. Enjoy world-class dining, shopping, entertainment, museums and aquariums - all amid magical surroundings.
Best of all, you can choose from 2 Hawaii sailings in 2012! While the 15-night cruise is now limited in availability, the newly added 14-night cruise offers the same spectacular ports of call. Please note, online booking is not yet available for the 14-night cruise.
15-Night Hawaii Cruise - Embark on an epic journey from Los Angeles to Hawaii and back, with a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. Visit all 4 major Hawaiian islands—the Big Island, Maui, Oahu and Kauai.
More Info
Thursday, September 22, 2011
7 Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Halloween Singles Cruise
Get ready for Halloween!
Single travelers are invited to reserve their spot on the upcoming 7-night Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Liberty departing Miami, Florida on October 29, 2011 and sailing to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, USVI; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos.
“Our theme party and costume contest are definitely a highlight of our Halloween cruise,” explained Shelby Bergeron, SinglesCruise.com’s lead program director.
“This cruise is our most popular singles cruise sailing of the year because our Halloween events add yet another fun element to our exciting on-board program.
Each year, this particular cruise attracts hundreds of single travelers from around the country who look forward to the high energy of the guests, outrageous costumes and overall festive atmosphere.”
The SinglesCruise.com's hosts’ top five tips for becoming an instant celebrity onboard and taking home the contest prize of a $100 SinglesCruise.com gift certificate:
1. Be extremely creative with your costume – something you buy at a costume store won’t likely win the prize. Most of our past winners have made their own costumes and are one of a kind. We especially like the imaginative outfits that we have to figure out. One of our favorites last year was a suave traveler dressed as a chick magnet – a black suit with yellow chicks all over it!
2. Try to make us laugh. The funnier and more outrageous the costume, the more chances you will win our vote. One of our past creative guests came as “The Man with the Yellow Hat” of the popular Curious George children’s books series complete with the big yellow hat and stuffed monkey by his side.
3. Act the part. You will earn points for staying in character throughout the party. For example, several of our past winners came as the walking dead bride and groom and their scary zombie act throughout the party was what made them the winners. They walked around from person to person gazing at each one with their intense zombie eyes. Another favorite was a decked-out Michael Jackson impersonator with a near perfect moonwalk.
4. Grab our attention by playing off an emerging trend or current event. If you do this well, you will stand out from other partygoers donning standard costumes that have been worn over and over again.
5. Fool us. If we don’t know who you are yet we can see your face, it adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to your persona. Costume make-up can really change your facial expressions and applied well might earn you first place.
SinglesCruise.com lays claim to be the largest singles cruise operator in the United States and has been booking singles cruises since 1991. Singles Cruise is a subsidiary of Travel Leaders Leisure Group, a division of Minneapolis-based Travel Leaders Group, LLC.
Visit www.SinglesCruise.com
Source: TravelAgentCentral
Single travelers are invited to reserve their spot on the upcoming 7-night Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Liberty departing Miami, Florida on October 29, 2011 and sailing to Half Moon Cay, Bahamas; St. Thomas, USVI; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos.
“Our theme party and costume contest are definitely a highlight of our Halloween cruise,” explained Shelby Bergeron, SinglesCruise.com’s lead program director.
“This cruise is our most popular singles cruise sailing of the year because our Halloween events add yet another fun element to our exciting on-board program.
Each year, this particular cruise attracts hundreds of single travelers from around the country who look forward to the high energy of the guests, outrageous costumes and overall festive atmosphere.”
The SinglesCruise.com's hosts’ top five tips for becoming an instant celebrity onboard and taking home the contest prize of a $100 SinglesCruise.com gift certificate:
1. Be extremely creative with your costume – something you buy at a costume store won’t likely win the prize. Most of our past winners have made their own costumes and are one of a kind. We especially like the imaginative outfits that we have to figure out. One of our favorites last year was a suave traveler dressed as a chick magnet – a black suit with yellow chicks all over it!
2. Try to make us laugh. The funnier and more outrageous the costume, the more chances you will win our vote. One of our past creative guests came as “The Man with the Yellow Hat” of the popular Curious George children’s books series complete with the big yellow hat and stuffed monkey by his side.
3. Act the part. You will earn points for staying in character throughout the party. For example, several of our past winners came as the walking dead bride and groom and their scary zombie act throughout the party was what made them the winners. They walked around from person to person gazing at each one with their intense zombie eyes. Another favorite was a decked-out Michael Jackson impersonator with a near perfect moonwalk.
4. Grab our attention by playing off an emerging trend or current event. If you do this well, you will stand out from other partygoers donning standard costumes that have been worn over and over again.
5. Fool us. If we don’t know who you are yet we can see your face, it adds a sense of mystery and intrigue to your persona. Costume make-up can really change your facial expressions and applied well might earn you first place.
SinglesCruise.com lays claim to be the largest singles cruise operator in the United States and has been booking singles cruises since 1991. Singles Cruise is a subsidiary of Travel Leaders Leisure Group, a division of Minneapolis-based Travel Leaders Group, LLC.
Visit www.SinglesCruise.com
Source: TravelAgentCentral
Passengers Have Lack of Enthusiasm for Cruiselines Private Islands
A recent poll at Cruise Critic (www.cruisecritic.com) set out to determine what they thought of the various private beaches, private islands, and phony port cities that the cruise
lines are busily throwing up all over the Caribbean.
The results weren't favorable to these artificial communities.
46% of the persons polled responded that they had either never heard of or never experienced a private island, private beach or phony port, which means they never really felt the need for such a facility.
Nearly 37% responded that they regarded these artificial facilities as "cheesy," something they could do without. The near-30% went on to say that they preferred going to a "real" port.
Only a small 24% opined that they enjoyed these newly-built stops, and a tiny six percent said they liked them but only for the shopping options they provided.
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lines are busily throwing up all over the Caribbean.
The results weren't favorable to these artificial communities.
46% of the persons polled responded that they had either never heard of or never experienced a private island, private beach or phony port, which means they never really felt the need for such a facility.
Nearly 37% responded that they regarded these artificial facilities as "cheesy," something they could do without. The near-30% went on to say that they preferred going to a "real" port.
Only a small 24% opined that they enjoyed these newly-built stops, and a tiny six percent said they liked them but only for the shopping options they provided.
Read more:
Friday, September 16, 2011
Crystal Cruises Adds 20 New Ports
Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will visit 182 ports in 59 countries on 60 itineraries next year.
Luxury linen Crystal Cruises has added 20 new ports to its 2012 schedule, in addition to a dozen new itineraries and additional shorter-length cruises.
Here's some of the 2012 sailing options for Crystal Serenity:
Crystal Serenity will stop in Panama, for a maiden call in Panama City rather than just sailing through the canal
March 2012 sailings offer (5) maiden calls in Brazil (Buzios, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Sao Paulo/Santos and Itajai). It includes an overnight in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival
May 2012 sailing on Europe's west coast includes a maiden call at St.-Jean-de-Luz, France in the Basque region
August 2012 Baltic sailing includes a maiden call at Klaipeda, Lithuania, with two overnights in St. Petersburg, Russia
September Eastern Canada sailing includes three maiden calls: Sept-Iles, Magdalen Islands, and little-visited Saint-Pierre/Miquelon, a tiny department of France in the North Atlantic.
Fares, start at $2,755 per person, double occupancy, and include airport/ship transfers and round-trip air from two dozen North American hubs or substantial air credits from other cities.
http://www.crystalcruises.com/
Luxury linen Crystal Cruises has added 20 new ports to its 2012 schedule, in addition to a dozen new itineraries and additional shorter-length cruises.
Here's some of the 2012 sailing options for Crystal Serenity:
Crystal Serenity will stop in Panama, for a maiden call in Panama City rather than just sailing through the canal
March 2012 sailings offer (5) maiden calls in Brazil (Buzios, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Sao Paulo/Santos and Itajai). It includes an overnight in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival
May 2012 sailing on Europe's west coast includes a maiden call at St.-Jean-de-Luz, France in the Basque region
August 2012 Baltic sailing includes a maiden call at Klaipeda, Lithuania, with two overnights in St. Petersburg, Russia
September Eastern Canada sailing includes three maiden calls: Sept-Iles, Magdalen Islands, and little-visited Saint-Pierre/Miquelon, a tiny department of France in the North Atlantic.
Fares, start at $2,755 per person, double occupancy, and include airport/ship transfers and round-trip air from two dozen North American hubs or substantial air credits from other cities.
http://www.crystalcruises.com/
Holland America Line Facebook Contest
Holland America Line launched a contest on Facebook
that will award one fan a seven-day Alaska cruise for four, including
two veranda staterooms.
The sweepstakes runs through November 30, 2011 and the winner will be selected in December 2011.
To enter the contest, new visitors to Holland America Line’s Facebook page must become fans and answer a few questions to be entered.
Existing Holland America Line fans simply fill out the form for their chance to win the cruise. The sweepstakes is limited to legal residents 18 years of age or older from the United States, District of Columbia, Canada — except Quebec — and the United Kingdom.
The contest is just one of the cruise line’s latest Facebook initiatives. To further enhance its interactivity, three new Facebook tabs, Connect, Plan a Cruise and Roll Call, enable Holland America Facebook fans to access the line’s other social media platforms, plan a cruise vacation and find fellow guests sailing on the same cruise.
Using the Connect tab, fans can view Holland America Line videos on YouTube, check the latest Twitter and Holland America Blog posts, and flip through numerous photo albums — all without leaving Facebook.
The Connect tab also lets fans create a pre-cruise message to post on their wall, while the Roll Call tab enables fellow travelers on the same upcoming cruise to connect with each other.
For more information on Holland America Line, visit www.hollandamerica.com.
Source: TravelAgentCentral
The sweepstakes runs through November 30, 2011 and the winner will be selected in December 2011.
To enter the contest, new visitors to Holland America Line’s Facebook page must become fans and answer a few questions to be entered.
Existing Holland America Line fans simply fill out the form for their chance to win the cruise. The sweepstakes is limited to legal residents 18 years of age or older from the United States, District of Columbia, Canada — except Quebec — and the United Kingdom.
The contest is just one of the cruise line’s latest Facebook initiatives. To further enhance its interactivity, three new Facebook tabs, Connect, Plan a Cruise and Roll Call, enable Holland America Facebook fans to access the line’s other social media platforms, plan a cruise vacation and find fellow guests sailing on the same cruise.
Using the Connect tab, fans can view Holland America Line videos on YouTube, check the latest Twitter and Holland America Blog posts, and flip through numerous photo albums — all without leaving Facebook.
The Connect tab also lets fans create a pre-cruise message to post on their wall, while the Roll Call tab enables fellow travelers on the same upcoming cruise to connect with each other.
For more information on Holland America Line, visit www.hollandamerica.com.
Source: TravelAgentCentral
Thursday, September 15, 2011
MSC Caribbean Cruise Family Plan
Buy One Stateroom And Get Over - 50% Off The Second Stateroom
Did you know about 1 in 4 Americans has taken a cruise? And the results from a new survey by Cruise Lines International Association finds that the Caribbean is still number 1 - followed by Alaska, the Bahamas, Hawaii, Bermuda and the Mediterranean.
This holiday season take the whole family to enjoy the sights of the breathtaking Caribbean from the comfort of two connecting Balcony Superior Staterooms!
Parents can enjoy their own private balcony, while the children enjoy their own stateroom. Onboard discover the perfect blend of European charm and modern Italian elegance, and the genuine warmth of our Italian officers.
Sail to extraordinary destinations departing from an array of exotic ports aboard the beautiful MSC Poesia, on a seven night journey your family will not soon forget at a value you’ll appreciate forever.
Vist MSC Cruises for more info
Did you know about 1 in 4 Americans has taken a cruise? And the results from a new survey by Cruise Lines International Association finds that the Caribbean is still number 1 - followed by Alaska, the Bahamas, Hawaii, Bermuda and the Mediterranean.
This holiday season take the whole family to enjoy the sights of the breathtaking Caribbean from the comfort of two connecting Balcony Superior Staterooms!
Parents can enjoy their own private balcony, while the children enjoy their own stateroom. Onboard discover the perfect blend of European charm and modern Italian elegance, and the genuine warmth of our Italian officers.
Sail to extraordinary destinations departing from an array of exotic ports aboard the beautiful MSC Poesia, on a seven night journey your family will not soon forget at a value you’ll appreciate forever.
Vist MSC Cruises for more info
Great Cruise Deals Everyday
Find Great Deals Everyday on Top Cruise Destinations!
PLUS, on Select Sailings Receive Bonus $avings
Destinations: Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico and Canada/New England
Search for the Best Deal
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
2012 Theme Cruises
Donny & Marie Osmond host their first Bahamas cruise - Donny & Marie Cruisin' With Friends This cruise sails from Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 28, 2012 on the MSC Poesia. Osmond siblings will also be on board.
Food Network Star Paula Deen hosts Paula Dean & Family Caribbean Party at Sea on the Celebrity Eclipse, sailing from Miami on Jan. 21, 2012.
Vampire Cruise on Holland America's 1,916-passenger Zuiderdam sails Alaska's Inside Passage. Vamps at Sea guests include vampire scholar John Edgar Browning and Dacre Stoker, a great-grandnephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker. Cruise sails from Vancouver - location where Twilight movies were filmed - on June 23, 2012.
Titanic Memorial Cruises - Three cruises focus on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, and visit the disaster site via the Azamara Journey and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral.
Motorcycle Rally at Sea - Hogs on the High Seas celebrates its 10th motorcycle rally at sea. This cruise sails on Oct. 28-Nov. 4, on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Port Canaveral.
The Jam Cruise celebrates its 10th year cruise sailing on Jan. 9-14, 2012 on the MSC Poesia out of Ft Lauderdale.
The Smooth Jazz Cruise sailings are Jan. 15-22 and Jan. 22-29, 2012 on the Westerdam out of Ft Lauderdale.
Scientific American is hosting "Bright Horizons 11" on Holland America's Eurodam, Jan. 14-21, 2012 out of Ft Lauderdale. Topics include flower and plant evolution, astrophysics, primatology and physical cosmology.
Murder at Sea Cruise - The "Mystery Authors and Mayhem Revealed" cruise sales on May 13-20, 2012 on Allure of the Seas. This cruise brings together best-selling mystery writers with passengers to solve a shipboard whodunit.
NFL Legends Transatlantic Cruise - Football fans mingle with Coach Don Shula and famed fullback Larry Csonka onboard Crystal Serenity in May, 2012.
Baseball Greats - Fans meet up with former Major League stars including Vida Blue and Ken Griffey Sr. Caribbean sailings on the MSC Poesia.
Nudists Midsummer's Eve Cruisecan - Mediterranean sailing on Royal Clipper for 14 nights from Civitavecchia (near Rome), embarking on June 9, with special activities including workshops with relationship advisers.
Political Conservative/Liberal Cruises - The National Review and The Nation have competing annual sailings on Holland America. Conservatives (Nov. 12-19 on MS Eurodam, and liberals (Dec. 11-18 on MS Nieuw Amsterdam.
Keep up-to-date with "Theme Cruising"
Food Network Star Paula Deen hosts Paula Dean & Family Caribbean Party at Sea on the Celebrity Eclipse, sailing from Miami on Jan. 21, 2012.
Vampire Cruise on Holland America's 1,916-passenger Zuiderdam sails Alaska's Inside Passage. Vamps at Sea guests include vampire scholar John Edgar Browning and Dacre Stoker, a great-grandnephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker. Cruise sails from Vancouver - location where Twilight movies were filmed - on June 23, 2012.
Titanic Memorial Cruises - Three cruises focus on the 100th anniversary of the Titanic sinking, and visit the disaster site via the Azamara Journey and Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Balmoral.
Motorcycle Rally at Sea - Hogs on the High Seas celebrates its 10th motorcycle rally at sea. This cruise sails on Oct. 28-Nov. 4, on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas from Port Canaveral.
The Jam Cruise celebrates its 10th year cruise sailing on Jan. 9-14, 2012 on the MSC Poesia out of Ft Lauderdale.
The Smooth Jazz Cruise sailings are Jan. 15-22 and Jan. 22-29, 2012 on the Westerdam out of Ft Lauderdale.
Scientific American is hosting "Bright Horizons 11" on Holland America's Eurodam, Jan. 14-21, 2012 out of Ft Lauderdale. Topics include flower and plant evolution, astrophysics, primatology and physical cosmology.
Murder at Sea Cruise - The "Mystery Authors and Mayhem Revealed" cruise sales on May 13-20, 2012 on Allure of the Seas. This cruise brings together best-selling mystery writers with passengers to solve a shipboard whodunit.
NFL Legends Transatlantic Cruise - Football fans mingle with Coach Don Shula and famed fullback Larry Csonka onboard Crystal Serenity in May, 2012.
Baseball Greats - Fans meet up with former Major League stars including Vida Blue and Ken Griffey Sr. Caribbean sailings on the MSC Poesia.
Nudists Midsummer's Eve Cruisecan - Mediterranean sailing on Royal Clipper for 14 nights from Civitavecchia (near Rome), embarking on June 9, with special activities including workshops with relationship advisers.
Political Conservative/Liberal Cruises - The National Review and The Nation have competing annual sailings on Holland America. Conservatives (Nov. 12-19 on MS Eurodam, and liberals (Dec. 11-18 on MS Nieuw Amsterdam.
Keep up-to-date with "Theme Cruising"
Monday, September 12, 2011
Ship Mate Mobile Cruise App
The Ship Mate mobile app was developed to extend and enhance the cruise experience . . .
Our motto is “Don’t wait to start your cruise” and our goal is to engage users months before and after setting foot on their ship.
In general, cruisers book their vacations six months before setting sail and Ship Mate provides the opportunity to start exploring their ship and ports, meeting their fellow cruisers, and preparing to have an amazing vacation, immediately.
Ship Mate brings cruise planning, port content and a social network to mobile
P.S. I like the concept - they need to change voice on app
Our motto is “Don’t wait to start your cruise” and our goal is to engage users months before and after setting foot on their ship.
In general, cruisers book their vacations six months before setting sail and Ship Mate provides the opportunity to start exploring their ship and ports, meeting their fellow cruisers, and preparing to have an amazing vacation, immediately.
Ship Mate brings cruise planning, port content and a social network to mobile
P.S. I like the concept - they need to change voice on app
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Is Shopping in Port a Rip Off?
By and large, it’s buyer beware when shopping in port, particularly at cruise line-preferred stores with their questionable pricing and guarantees.
The biggest hint we can give you is, if you’re planning on a big spend - electronics, jewelry, even liquor - do your homework before you leave home.
Priceless Tips for Avoiding Port Shopping Rip-Offs : The Lido Deck:
The biggest hint we can give you is, if you’re planning on a big spend - electronics, jewelry, even liquor - do your homework before you leave home.
Priceless Tips for Avoiding Port Shopping Rip-Offs : The Lido Deck:
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Friday, September 9, 2011
Voyages of Discovery Adds mv Voyager to Fleet
Carrying just 550 passengers, mv Voyager offers a choice of 278 cabins, 30 of which have balconies, open seating dining in two restaurants plus an intimate pre-bookable restaurant - and a range of large cruise ship facilities with small ship convenience.
Like mv Discovery, the small size of mv Voyager means that the ship is able to access remote, out of the way ports – essential for the Voyages of Discovery destination-led cruise offerings.
mv Voyager will commence her maiden voyage in November 2012 with a full Caribbean, Central and South American program, including a cruise of the Amazon.
At the same time, mv Discovery will be undergoing an extensive refurbishment during a three-month dry dock period, including the addition of teak decking, expansion of public areas, cabin improvements, updated furnishing and developments to dining areas.
Visit http://us.voyagesofdiscovery.com/
Norwegian Stateroom Designs - New Project Breakaway Ships
Project Breakaway is Norwegian’s plan for two new next generation Freestyle Cruising ships scheduled for delivery in April 2013 and April 2014.
Norwegian Cruise Line stateroom designs for the Project Breakaway class of ships includes the Studio, Spa Balcony, Spa Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Family Mini-Suite, Inside staterooms, and also feature The Haven, a higher-end suite complex on each ship.
STUDIOS:
Norwegian will continue to offer Studio staterooms for solo travelers on the Project Breakaway ships. The 59 Studios on each ship are designed and priced for the solo traveler with a unique bathroom design that includes a separate sink and shower to provide more personal space.
The Studios, the majority of which connect, feature a full-size bed with convenient lighted recess above the bed to hold books, magazines, tablet computers or electronic reading devices and have a unique window to the corridor. These rooms also have private keycard access to the Studio complex and exclusive two-story Studio Lounge with a bar.
SPA BALCONY:
The 28 Spa Balcony and 20 Spa Mini-Suite staterooms feature tranquil spa décor and have easy access to the adjacent spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suite during operating hours.
OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS:
Project Breakaway ships will also feature Oceanview staterooms with large picturesque windows. Of the 158 Oceanview staterooms on each ship, there are approximately 42 Family Oceanviews that sleep up to five guests and have a bathroom similar to the Mini-Suite with a modern double sink, bath tub and a second wardrobe for added storage.
FAMILY MINI SUITES:
The Family Mini-Suites located on Deck 12 and 13 feature all the attributes of the Mini-Suite and are located in close proximity to the children’s facilities, making it convenient and easy for families. There are a number of staterooms with bath tubs for families with small children.
INSIDE STATEROOMS:
Project Breakaway ships include 449 Inside staterooms that feature two lower beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed. Many are connecting and sleep up to four guests. They are located on various decks throughout the ship and some are adjacent to the children’s facilities.
Source: Travel Pulse
Norwegian Cruise Line stateroom designs for the Project Breakaway class of ships includes the Studio, Spa Balcony, Spa Mini-Suite, Oceanview, Family Mini-Suite, Inside staterooms, and also feature The Haven, a higher-end suite complex on each ship.
STUDIOS:
Norwegian will continue to offer Studio staterooms for solo travelers on the Project Breakaway ships. The 59 Studios on each ship are designed and priced for the solo traveler with a unique bathroom design that includes a separate sink and shower to provide more personal space.
The Studios, the majority of which connect, feature a full-size bed with convenient lighted recess above the bed to hold books, magazines, tablet computers or electronic reading devices and have a unique window to the corridor. These rooms also have private keycard access to the Studio complex and exclusive two-story Studio Lounge with a bar.
SPA BALCONY:
The 28 Spa Balcony and 20 Spa Mini-Suite staterooms feature tranquil spa décor and have easy access to the adjacent spa and fitness center, as well as complimentary access to the Thermal Spa Suite during operating hours.
OCEANVIEW STATEROOMS:
Project Breakaway ships will also feature Oceanview staterooms with large picturesque windows. Of the 158 Oceanview staterooms on each ship, there are approximately 42 Family Oceanviews that sleep up to five guests and have a bathroom similar to the Mini-Suite with a modern double sink, bath tub and a second wardrobe for added storage.
FAMILY MINI SUITES:
The Family Mini-Suites located on Deck 12 and 13 feature all the attributes of the Mini-Suite and are located in close proximity to the children’s facilities, making it convenient and easy for families. There are a number of staterooms with bath tubs for families with small children.
INSIDE STATEROOMS:
Project Breakaway ships include 449 Inside staterooms that feature two lower beds that can be converted to a queen-size bed. Many are connecting and sleep up to four guests. They are located on various decks throughout the ship and some are adjacent to the children’s facilities.
Source: Travel Pulse
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Cruisers Have More Options - At A Cost
Seeking to give passengers more choices, cruise lines have expanded on-board options and the additional costs that sometimes go with them.
Carnival Magic features pub with a private label beer and a la carte pricing for food, and a for-fee Italian restaurant.
Norwegian Dawn features a Brazilian steakhouse that costs an additional $20 - and has been popular on the line’s newest ship, Epic.
The Disney Dream, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, includes a $75-a-person gourmet restaurant (alcohol not included) called Remy.
Celebrity Silhouette (shown) offers new $149-a-sea-day cabanas in the Lawn Club area that previously held only grass, as well as an interactive grill. The price for that new restaurant has already increased from $30 to $40.
Royal Caribbean's 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas, features 26 dining options. Of those, 12 come at an additional charge. Other extra-fee options on Allure range from a Starbucks to cupcake shop to Chef’s Table, a fine dining-and-drinking experience for $95 a person — an increase in recent months from $75.
Read more at Miami Herald
Carnival Magic features pub with a private label beer and a la carte pricing for food, and a for-fee Italian restaurant.
Norwegian Dawn features a Brazilian steakhouse that costs an additional $20 - and has been popular on the line’s newest ship, Epic.
The Disney Dream, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, includes a $75-a-person gourmet restaurant (alcohol not included) called Remy.
Royal Caribbean's 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas, features 26 dining options. Of those, 12 come at an additional charge. Other extra-fee options on Allure range from a Starbucks to cupcake shop to Chef’s Table, a fine dining-and-drinking experience for $95 a person — an increase in recent months from $75.
Read more at Miami Herald
Vampire Cruise Sails to Alaska Next Year
Now we can add "Vampires" to "Theme" Cruising!
Hundreds of vampire enthusiasts will sail Alaska's fabled Inside Passage in a summer 2012 cruise tailored to their interests that combines gazing at glaciers with a late-night costume ball.
The group will sail on a Holland America ship, the Zuiderdam, and will hit the usual ports of call such as Juneau, Glacier Bay and Ketchikan.
Continue Reading - Vampire fans to sail off Alaska coast next year | Reuters
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Disney Fantasy update: Final building block in place for new Disney Fantasy cruise ship - OrlandoSentinel.com
Disney Cruise Line is one step closer to bringing the new Disney Fantasy cruise ship into the fleet.The Port Canaveral-bound ship is slated to make its Florida debut in April 2012 after is maiden voyage on March 31, 2012.
The Fantasy will offer alternating seven-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean with stops at Castaway Cay, the line's private island in the Bahamas.
The 4,000-passenger ship is a sister to the Disney Dream, also based at Port Canaveral, that debuted in January and will up the Disney Cruise Line fleet to four, with the line's two original vessels, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.
View Video at link below:
Disney Fantasy update: Final building block in place for new Disney Fantasy cruise ship - OrlandoSentinel.com:
The Fantasy will offer alternating seven-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean with stops at Castaway Cay, the line's private island in the Bahamas.
The 4,000-passenger ship is a sister to the Disney Dream, also based at Port Canaveral, that debuted in January and will up the Disney Cruise Line fleet to four, with the line's two original vessels, the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.
View Video at link below:
Disney Fantasy update: Final building block in place for new Disney Fantasy cruise ship - OrlandoSentinel.com:
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Alicante, Spain Busy with Royal Caribbean Cruises
Head over to Royal Caribbean's Blog to read more on this post, and also other recent posts:
- Photo of the Day: Mariner of the Seas pool deck
- Ship building firm Navantia to work on Splendour of the Seas upgrades
- Friday Soundoff: Did Royal Caribbean make amends for San Juan incident?
RCI Blog
10 Tips for Better Cruises
Even experienced cruisers can probably learn something new here, or remember something they may have forgotten.
Read more
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Carnival Caribbean Sailing Over 80% Off
Save up to 81% off brochure price! It just doesn't get any better than this . . .
5 Night Western Caribbean - Miami Round-Trip from $ 40 per night!
Ship: Carnival Destiny - Ports of Call: Miami, Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Miami, Florida
- Inside Cabin - $199 - $40 per night
- Oceanview - $259 - $52 per night
- Balcony - $399 - $80 per night
- Suite - $569 - $114 per night
View this special and many more special priced sailings
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Regent Plans Move from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Next Fall
Good new for the Port of Miami!
Luxury cruise line Regent, and sister cruise line Oceania plan to move from Fort Lauderdale to Miami making both the port's only regularly scheduled luxury sailings.
Miami's port is home to Carnival, Royal Caribbean (including Celebrity) and Norwegian Cruise Line, however there is no regular sailing schedules from top of line cruise brands. Another luxury line, Crystal Cruises only has a few Miami based sailings.
An additional 19 calls sailing out of the Port of Miami is scheduled for the 2012 Fall cruise season. Both Oceania and Regent will sail from Terminal J where a nearly $3 million improvement project is nearing completion.
Luxury cruise line Regent, and sister cruise line Oceania plan to move from Fort Lauderdale to Miami making both the port's only regularly scheduled luxury sailings.
Miami's port is home to Carnival, Royal Caribbean (including Celebrity) and Norwegian Cruise Line, however there is no regular sailing schedules from top of line cruise brands. Another luxury line, Crystal Cruises only has a few Miami based sailings.
An additional 19 calls sailing out of the Port of Miami is scheduled for the 2012 Fall cruise season. Both Oceania and Regent will sail from Terminal J where a nearly $3 million improvement project is nearing completion.
SeaDream Yacht Club Releases 2013 Amazon Schedule
Some cruise passengers made need over a year to save up for this one! It has become one of SeaDream's most popular sailings . . .
SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream II is heading back to the Amazon starting in 2013, and offering two 20-night voyages.
The first Amazon sailing will be on Feb. 10, from Barbados to Iquitos, Peru. The second sailing departs Peru for Barbados on March 23. Rates start at $16,999 per person.
Ports of call will include Devil's Island, French Guiana; Parintins, Manaus and Panelas, Brazil; and Leticia, Colombia.
The early release of the 2013 program for the 112-passenger SeaDream I and SeaDream II twin yachts states both ships will spend January to April sailing the islands of the Caribbean.
SeaDream II will sail to the Grenadines, including the islands of Mayreau and Bequia. SeaDream I will visit La Samana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
Both SeaDream I & II will visit ports in Puerto Rico: Fajardo Bay, Ponce and Caja de Muertos, and both are offering stays in St. Barts.
http://www.seadream.com/
SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream II is heading back to the Amazon starting in 2013, and offering two 20-night voyages.
The first Amazon sailing will be on Feb. 10, from Barbados to Iquitos, Peru. The second sailing departs Peru for Barbados on March 23. Rates start at $16,999 per person.
Ports of call will include Devil's Island, French Guiana; Parintins, Manaus and Panelas, Brazil; and Leticia, Colombia.
The early release of the 2013 program for the 112-passenger SeaDream I and SeaDream II twin yachts states both ships will spend January to April sailing the islands of the Caribbean.
SeaDream II will sail to the Grenadines, including the islands of Mayreau and Bequia. SeaDream I will visit La Samana and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.
Both SeaDream I & II will visit ports in Puerto Rico: Fajardo Bay, Ponce and Caja de Muertos, and both are offering stays in St. Barts.
http://www.seadream.com/
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