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Thursday, August 15, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Fred Olsen Cruises Return to the Caribbean
Back by popular demand, guests can now take a Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ Caribbean fly-cruise in January 2015!
Olsen 14-night Caribbean sunshine cruise will be aboard the 929-guest cruise ship Braemar.
Flying from London Gatwick or Manchester and departing from Barbados on 12th January 2015, this exotic cruise is predicted to be one of Fred Olsen’s most popular voyages, with a general on sale date of Saturday 17th August 2013.
One unusual feature of Fred Olsen’s most modern ship, Braemar, is the promenade deck – a complete wrap-around deck ideal for a gentle stroll in the evening sun, making it an excellent choice for warmer cruising. Visit the site for more info
Olsen 14-night Caribbean sunshine cruise will be aboard the 929-guest cruise ship Braemar.
Flying from London Gatwick or Manchester and departing from Barbados on 12th January 2015, this exotic cruise is predicted to be one of Fred Olsen’s most popular voyages, with a general on sale date of Saturday 17th August 2013.
One unusual feature of Fred Olsen’s most modern ship, Braemar, is the promenade deck – a complete wrap-around deck ideal for a gentle stroll in the evening sun, making it an excellent choice for warmer cruising. Visit the site for more info
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Silversea Cruises First Female Captain
For the first time in its nearly 20-year history, a female captain is at the helm of a Silversea ship.
Capt. Margrith Ettlin assumed control of the 132-guest expedition ship Silver Explorer on August 7 in Reykjavik.
Ettlin is a Swiss national with extensive maritime experience in remote regions, including the Arctic and Antarctica, the company said.
Photo Credit - Travel & Leisure
“We’re very pleased and proud to extend this promotion to Captain Ettlin,” said Christian Sauleau, Silversea’s executive vice president of fleet operations. “Although we’re not the first cruise company to have a female captain, we hope Captain Ettlin’s achievement will inspire other women to pursue careers at sea.”
Prior to joining Silversea as a staff captain in March 2010, Ettlin worked for Germany’s F. Laeisz shipping group. Her maritime career also includes nearly nine years as a staff captain with the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.
Source: Travel and Tour World
Capt. Margrith Ettlin assumed control of the 132-guest expedition ship Silver Explorer on August 7 in Reykjavik.
Ettlin is a Swiss national with extensive maritime experience in remote regions, including the Arctic and Antarctica, the company said.
Photo Credit - Travel & Leisure
“We’re very pleased and proud to extend this promotion to Captain Ettlin,” said Christian Sauleau, Silversea’s executive vice president of fleet operations. “Although we’re not the first cruise company to have a female captain, we hope Captain Ettlin’s achievement will inspire other women to pursue careers at sea.”
Prior to joining Silversea as a staff captain in March 2010, Ettlin worked for Germany’s F. Laeisz shipping group. Her maritime career also includes nearly nine years as a staff captain with the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd.
Source: Travel and Tour World
Monday, August 12, 2013
Holland America Canada/New England 2014 Sailings
Cruise fares for 2014 Canada and New England itineraries begin at $799 per person, double occupancy for a seven-day sailing.
Holland America announces 48 Canada and New England cruises on three ships in the spring, summer and fall of 2014
Scheduled May through October, the Eurodam, Maasdam and Veendam will operate nine seven- to 15-day itineraries from Boston, Montréal, Québec City, Fort Lauderdale and New York City.
The cruises range from seven to 15 days and include family-friendly summer cruises and visits during the height of the fall foliage season as summer turns to autumn and the jewel-toned leaves offer one of nature’s most impressive showings.
The Veendam will operate 17 seven-day cruises between Québec City and Boston from May 10 through the Oct. 11 departure. Ports of call include Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax and Bar Harbor, with scenic cruising on the St. Lawrence River. These sailings include an overnight at Québec City, Holland America Line’s number-one rated port of call.
Maasdam will sail seven-day cruises from May 24 through the Oct. 11 departure between Montréal and Boston, with calls at Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax and Bar Harbor.
In September and October, Eurodam will sail three 10-day fall foliage cruises between New York and Québec City.
Holland America is offering the Explore4 early booking promotion that features a free Signature Beverage Package or beverage card, a free specialty restaurant dinner, free or reduced fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom and 50% reduced deposits for bookings on select 2014 cruises made before Oct. 15, 2013. Guests can receive all four offers when booking a qualified itinerary. Visit Holland America for details
Source: TravelPulse
Photo Credit - Mommy Musings
Holland America announces 48 Canada and New England cruises on three ships in the spring, summer and fall of 2014
Scheduled May through October, the Eurodam, Maasdam and Veendam will operate nine seven- to 15-day itineraries from Boston, Montréal, Québec City, Fort Lauderdale and New York City.
The cruises range from seven to 15 days and include family-friendly summer cruises and visits during the height of the fall foliage season as summer turns to autumn and the jewel-toned leaves offer one of nature’s most impressive showings.
The Veendam will operate 17 seven-day cruises between Québec City and Boston from May 10 through the Oct. 11 departure. Ports of call include Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax and Bar Harbor, with scenic cruising on the St. Lawrence River. These sailings include an overnight at Québec City, Holland America Line’s number-one rated port of call.
Maasdam will sail seven-day cruises from May 24 through the Oct. 11 departure between Montréal and Boston, with calls at Québec City, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax and Bar Harbor.
In September and October, Eurodam will sail three 10-day fall foliage cruises between New York and Québec City.
Holland America is offering the Explore4 early booking promotion that features a free Signature Beverage Package or beverage card, a free specialty restaurant dinner, free or reduced fares for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom and 50% reduced deposits for bookings on select 2014 cruises made before Oct. 15, 2013. Guests can receive all four offers when booking a qualified itinerary. Visit Holland America for details
Source: TravelPulse
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Crystal Brazil Wine & Food Cruise
Crystal Cooks Up Special Features on Brazil Wine & Food Cruise
Crystal Cruises is offering a Wine & Food-themed voyage from Miami to Rio departing November 23, 2013.
The cruise will feature guest lecturers, including Hans Neuner, who has earned two Michelin stars and was named Portugal’s 2012 Chef of the Year - and was a Crystal chef more than a decade ago.
Other guest lecturers are Rob Wilson, master/executive chef at the Montage Laguna Beach; Master Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim; and wine historian Nina Wemyss.
The cruise includes seven-course Vintage Room Dinners, prepared by each of the guest chefs, with wine pairings and edification from the guest wine expert. Two Guest Chef Dinners for all guests will be held in the Crystal Dining Room, with all-inclusive wine pairings.
Cooking demonstrations will be held outdoors on Crystal’s pool deck (weather permitting). Neuner will showcase his approach to the Portuguese flavors that have influenced traditional Brazilian cuisine, like bacalhau. Cooking classes also will be held in the ship’s galley.
Abou-Ganim will lead hands-on lessons on how to make local cocktails like the batida and caipirinha, using cachaça and local spices, with guests receiving a souvenir muddler to take with them.
All-inclusive, “Book Now” fares for the 16-day cruise begin at $3,990 per person, with $1,700-per-person in savings if booked by August 30, 2013. A 12-day version of the voyage is available from Barbados to Rio, starting at $2,995 per person - also needs to be booked by August 30.
Get more details on this themed cruise, along with other Crystal Cruise sailings
Source: TravelPulse
The cruise will feature guest lecturers, including Hans Neuner, who has earned two Michelin stars and was named Portugal’s 2012 Chef of the Year - and was a Crystal chef more than a decade ago.
Other guest lecturers are Rob Wilson, master/executive chef at the Montage Laguna Beach; Master Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim; and wine historian Nina Wemyss.
The cruise includes seven-course Vintage Room Dinners, prepared by each of the guest chefs, with wine pairings and edification from the guest wine expert. Two Guest Chef Dinners for all guests will be held in the Crystal Dining Room, with all-inclusive wine pairings.
Cooking demonstrations will be held outdoors on Crystal’s pool deck (weather permitting). Neuner will showcase his approach to the Portuguese flavors that have influenced traditional Brazilian cuisine, like bacalhau. Cooking classes also will be held in the ship’s galley.
Abou-Ganim will lead hands-on lessons on how to make local cocktails like the batida and caipirinha, using cachaça and local spices, with guests receiving a souvenir muddler to take with them.
All-inclusive, “Book Now” fares for the 16-day cruise begin at $3,990 per person, with $1,700-per-person in savings if booked by August 30, 2013. A 12-day version of the voyage is available from Barbados to Rio, starting at $2,995 per person - also needs to be booked by August 30.
Get more details on this themed cruise, along with other Crystal Cruise sailings
Source: TravelPulse
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
The "Love Boat" Makes final Voyage to Turkey Scrap Yard
The MS Pacific, a cruise ship made famous by its appearance in the popular U.S. 1970s television show "The Love Boat," has sailed its final voyage to a ship-breaking yard on Turkey's Aegean Sea coast.
Called the Pacific Princess when it was on the long-running comedy, the iconic 13,500-tonne, 171-m-long (561-foot-) vessel will be stripped for its metal and parts.
Aaron Spelling's "The Love Boat," starring Gavin MacLeod as the ship's captain, ran on the U.S. television network ABC from 1977 to 1986.
The show was set on board the Pacific Princess, which mainly sailed from California to the Mexican Riveria.
Called the Pacific Princess when it was on the long-running comedy show - each week passengers and crew members, caught under the Pacific Princess' romantic spell, engaged in love affairs or humorous encounters during the one-hour show.
Turkey's Izmir Ship Recycling Co. acquired the 42-year-old Pacific for 2.5 million euros ($3.3 million).
The vintage cruiseliner arrived from Genoa, Italy, at the breakers in the seaside town of Aliaga in Turkey late on Tuesday after a difficult trip in a violent storm. The former "Love Boat" began taking on water, and required the help of additional tugboats to make it to Aliaga. It was now listing on its starboard side at Aliaga.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Called the Pacific Princess when it was on the long-running comedy, the iconic 13,500-tonne, 171-m-long (561-foot-) vessel will be stripped for its metal and parts.
Aaron Spelling's "The Love Boat," starring Gavin MacLeod as the ship's captain, ran on the U.S. television network ABC from 1977 to 1986.
The show was set on board the Pacific Princess, which mainly sailed from California to the Mexican Riveria.
Called the Pacific Princess when it was on the long-running comedy show - each week passengers and crew members, caught under the Pacific Princess' romantic spell, engaged in love affairs or humorous encounters during the one-hour show.
Turkey's Izmir Ship Recycling Co. acquired the 42-year-old Pacific for 2.5 million euros ($3.3 million).
The vintage cruiseliner arrived from Genoa, Italy, at the breakers in the seaside town of Aliaga in Turkey late on Tuesday after a difficult trip in a violent storm. The former "Love Boat" began taking on water, and required the help of additional tugboats to make it to Aliaga. It was now listing on its starboard side at Aliaga.
Source: Chicago Tribune
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Four Extraordinary Cruise Offers from Holland America
Make your next voyage an incredible value with Holland America's new Explore 4 offers
When you book select 2014 sailings (and December 2013 Holiday cruises) you will receive all four offers below:
1. FREE Signature Beverage Package or a Beverage Card (depending on cruise selected)
Beverage Card:
Guests sailing on select Caribbean and Mexico sailings will receive a Beverage Card
2. FREE specialty restaurant dinner in Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto
3. FREE or reduced cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests
4. 50% reduced deposit
http://www.hollandamerica.com/explore4
When you book select 2014 sailings (and December 2013 Holiday cruises) you will receive all four offers below:
1. FREE Signature Beverage Package or a Beverage Card (depending on cruise selected)
- Signature Beverage Package Signature Beverage Package:
- A value of $100 per day, per stateroom ($50 per person)
- Includes wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (including non-alcoholic), sodas and coffee (a daily limit applies)
- Applies to beverages priced up to $7 (menu price)
- Beverage service charge covered by Holland America Line
- Excludes Caribbean and Mexico sailings, and the land portion of Alaska Land+Sea Journeys (other exclusions apply)
Beverage Card:
Guests sailing on select Caribbean and Mexico sailings will receive a Beverage Card
- A value of $100 per stateroom ($50 Beverage Card per person)
- The Beverage Card applies to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
2. FREE specialty restaurant dinner in Pinnacle Grill or Canaletto
- Guests booking an Ocean-view Stateroom or above will receive one free dinner (per person**) in the elegant and sophisticated Pinnacle Grill.
- Guests booking an Interior Stateroom will receive one free dinner (per person**) at Canaletto restaurant, home to classic Italian fare.
3. FREE or reduced cruise fares for 3rd/4th guests
- Special FREE or reduced pricing for 3rd and 4th guests make it easier to share your cruise with the entire family.
4. 50% reduced deposit
- Your cruise deposit (the first payment due) will be reduced by 50%, giving you more flexibility and more time before paying the full amount for your cruise.
http://www.hollandamerica.com/explore4
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Princess Cruises Fall Spectacular Savings
Save up to 55%* on over 100 Fall cruises to destinations around the world!
Limited time to getaway from it all with short Getaway cruises roundtrip from Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale are also on sale!
Plus, for a limited time only, get up to $100 FREE onboard spending money per stateroom!
Time is running out, and space is limited!
Limited time to getaway from it all with short Getaway cruises roundtrip from Los Angeles and Ft. Lauderdale are also on sale!
Plus, for a limited time only, get up to $100 FREE onboard spending money per stateroom!
Time is running out, and space is limited!
Friday, August 2, 2013
Cruise Lines Posting Alleged Crime Data on Their Websites
As promised in a Senate hearing July 24, major cruise lines on August 1st began posting data on their websites about all crimes alleged to have occurred on their ships since the third quarter of 2010.
The companies voluntarily agreed to post the data. The Cruise Lines International Association also released data that shows shipboard crime is far lower than crime rates on land.
Before the disclosure was announced by Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Adam Goldstein, the only crime statistics available to consumers were a list on a U.S. Coast Guard site of just the cases that have been closed by the FBI. Critics contend that system under-reported incidents and did not accurately reflect the problem. However, the lines will continue to link to that site.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s list of reported crimes showed just one report between Jan. 1 and June 30 this year, a sexual assault allegation reported by a passenger. Norwegian’s report notes that it carried 745,000 passengers and 27,500 crew members during that period.
Royal Caribbean’s statistics for the April 1-June 30 period show three thefts of over $10,000 reported by crew members and one by an “unidentified” person. Also in that period, there were rape allegations by one passenger and one crew member. For the period from Jan. 1 through March 31, there were two reports of assault with serious bodily injury reported by a passenger and a crew member, three thefts of over $10,000 reported by crew members, two rapes reported by a passenger and a crew member, and three sexual assaults alleged by a passenger and two crew members. In that period, the line carried 1.75 million passengers and a crew of 47,500.
Carnival Cruise Lines had not posted the crime information by midday Aug. 1, but a spokeswoman said it planned to by day’s end.
CLIA compared shipboard crimes to crime rates on land published annually by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR).
The UCR’s rates nationwide for alleged violent crimes per 100,000 persons during 2010 through 2012 in the following categories were: Rape, 27.1; Aggravated Assault, 248.9; and Homicide, 4.8. The rates per 100,000 in these categories in the cruise industry, as reported by CLIA for 2010 through 2012, were: Rape, 5.9; Assault with Serious Bodily Injury, 3.8; and Homicide, 0.
Article Source: By Theresa Norton Masek via TravelPulse
Before the disclosure was announced by Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Adam Goldstein, the only crime statistics available to consumers were a list on a U.S. Coast Guard site of just the cases that have been closed by the FBI. Critics contend that system under-reported incidents and did not accurately reflect the problem. However, the lines will continue to link to that site.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s list of reported crimes showed just one report between Jan. 1 and June 30 this year, a sexual assault allegation reported by a passenger. Norwegian’s report notes that it carried 745,000 passengers and 27,500 crew members during that period.
Royal Caribbean’s statistics for the April 1-June 30 period show three thefts of over $10,000 reported by crew members and one by an “unidentified” person. Also in that period, there were rape allegations by one passenger and one crew member. For the period from Jan. 1 through March 31, there were two reports of assault with serious bodily injury reported by a passenger and a crew member, three thefts of over $10,000 reported by crew members, two rapes reported by a passenger and a crew member, and three sexual assaults alleged by a passenger and two crew members. In that period, the line carried 1.75 million passengers and a crew of 47,500.
Carnival Cruise Lines had not posted the crime information by midday Aug. 1, but a spokeswoman said it planned to by day’s end.
CLIA compared shipboard crimes to crime rates on land published annually by the FBI in the Uniform Crime Reports (UCR).
The UCR’s rates nationwide for alleged violent crimes per 100,000 persons during 2010 through 2012 in the following categories were: Rape, 27.1; Aggravated Assault, 248.9; and Homicide, 4.8. The rates per 100,000 in these categories in the cruise industry, as reported by CLIA for 2010 through 2012, were: Rape, 5.9; Assault with Serious Bodily Injury, 3.8; and Homicide, 0.
Article Source: By Theresa Norton Masek via TravelPulse
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Free Stateroom Upgrades on Royal Caribbean Through August
Sail the Caribbean, Bahamas or Bermuda between September 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014 and enjoy a free upgrade!
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Book an ocean view stateroom for the price of an inside stateroom, or book a balcony for the price of an ocean view stateroom.
Hurry – this offer ends August 31, 2013!
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Book an ocean view stateroom for the price of an inside stateroom, or book a balcony for the price of an ocean view stateroom.
Hurry – this offer ends August 31, 2013!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Windstar Cruises Offering Cruise for 2014 Monaco Grand Prix
Small ship line Windstar Cruises is hoping to lure racing fans with a cruise revolving around the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix
The seven-night sailing on the 212-passenger Star Pride will kick off May 21 in Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome) and include visits to Portoferraio, Portofino and Portovenere, Italy; and Cannes, France.
Hosted by John Bisignano, a former Formula One pit reporter, the voyage will feature Grand Stand seating at the Grand Prix during the qualifying races on May 24 and the finals on May 25 as well as a post-race cocktail reception at the Hotel de Paris in the heart of Monte Carlo.
Windstar also is offering a Grand Prix excursion as an add-on to the May 20 sailing of its 310-passenger flagship, the Wind Surf (take the photo tour of the vessel). The excursion includes Grand Stand seats for the qualifying races and finals, and an on-board cocktail reception.
The May 20 sailing of the Wind Surf also begins in Civitavechia and includes stops in Portoferraio, Portofino and Portovenere, Italy; and Nice, France in addition to Monaco.
More information is available on Windstar's website - http://www.windstarcruises.com/
Source: USA Today
The seven-night sailing on the 212-passenger Star Pride will kick off May 21 in Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome) and include visits to Portoferraio, Portofino and Portovenere, Italy; and Cannes, France.
Hosted by John Bisignano, a former Formula One pit reporter, the voyage will feature Grand Stand seating at the Grand Prix during the qualifying races on May 24 and the finals on May 25 as well as a post-race cocktail reception at the Hotel de Paris in the heart of Monte Carlo.
Windstar also is offering a Grand Prix excursion as an add-on to the May 20 sailing of its 310-passenger flagship, the Wind Surf (take the photo tour of the vessel). The excursion includes Grand Stand seats for the qualifying races and finals, and an on-board cocktail reception.
The May 20 sailing of the Wind Surf also begins in Civitavechia and includes stops in Portoferraio, Portofino and Portovenere, Italy; and Nice, France in addition to Monaco.
More information is available on Windstar's website - http://www.windstarcruises.com/
Source: USA Today
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Hurtigruten Norway in Winter & Northern Lights Cruises
The colors of the Northern Lights are particularly beautiful during Norway winter nights.
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These magnificent colors light up the sky and a Hurtigruten Voyage brings you the ideal location.
NORTHERN LIGHTS GUARANTEE CABIN OFFER
From $1,078 per person, special prices on all of Classic Autumn and Winter Voyages. Cross the incredible natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights off your bucket list in 2013! Details
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMP
Besides a chance to see the Northern Lights, one of the most spectacular natural sights on earth, there are countless unique experiences for the traveler in search of Authentic Norway. Lyngsfjord Adventure and Camp Tamok offers you dog sledding, a snowmobile safari and reindeer driving among your choice of activities! Details
IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Watch this video and experience the spectacular Northern Lights aboard Hurtigruten, known internationally as The Worlds Most Beautiful Voyage.
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Norwegian Coastal Voyages
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These magnificent colors light up the sky and a Hurtigruten Voyage brings you the ideal location.
NORTHERN LIGHTS GUARANTEE CABIN OFFER
From $1,078 per person, special prices on all of Classic Autumn and Winter Voyages. Cross the incredible natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights off your bucket list in 2013! Details
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE CAMP
Besides a chance to see the Northern Lights, one of the most spectacular natural sights on earth, there are countless unique experiences for the traveler in search of Authentic Norway. Lyngsfjord Adventure and Camp Tamok offers you dog sledding, a snowmobile safari and reindeer driving among your choice of activities! Details
IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Watch this video and experience the spectacular Northern Lights aboard Hurtigruten, known internationally as The Worlds Most Beautiful Voyage.
View Video
Norwegian Coastal Voyages
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Monday, July 22, 2013
Holland America and Avalon Waterways Avoid Egypt
Avalon Waterways has cancelled its river cruises in Egypt through September given the current unstable situation in Cairo. Avalon, which previously cancelled operations through August, said it will continue to monitor the situation.
Holland America's Noordam 11-day itineraries departing Aug. 15 from Athens and Aug. 26 from Istanbul will visit Ashdod (Jerusalem) and Haifa (Tel Aviv, Nazareth), Israel, instead of Port Said and Alexandria. The ship’s 11-day cruise departing Athens on Oct. 20 will instead visit Haifa and Limassol, Cyprus.
The Rotterdam’s 10-day cruises departing Athens on Oct. 31 and Nov. 20 will visit Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, and Limassol, Cyprus. And the Prinsendam’s 14-day cruise from Athens on Oct. 28 will call at Rhodes, Greece, and Katakolon (Olympia), Greece. The order of ports visited may also have changed. Affected travel agents and guests are being notified.
The two companies said they will continue to monitor the situation. “And should there be further changes or developments, we will reach out to our travelers and their agents to ensure we provide enough time for alternate arrangements, as necessary,” Avalon said. There has been unrest in Cairo in recent weeks while undergoing a political transition. A particularly violent clash last week killed 50 people.
Article Source: TravelPulse
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