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P&O Cruises Free Cruise Night Discount Expire 9-30-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 02:28 PM
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P&O Cruises is offering 20,000 free cruise nights available on 2011 holidays of seven nights and more. The offer is available on the remaining 2011 holidays departing between August and December 31. Bookings must be made by September 30, 2011.
One free cruise night represents savings of 14% on a seven night cruise.
P&O Cruises managing director Carol Marlow said: Its not too late to enjoy a cruise holiday this year and these offers present exceptional value for money on holidays to the Mediterranean, Caribbean, USA and the Canary Islands.
We have the ship and holiday to suit everyone whether you want to sail from Southampton or fly and join a ship in Barbados, Savona or Athens; whether you want a ship thats family friendly or exclusively for adults; large or small. Whatever you choose one night will be free.
For the first time this year, family friendly ship Oceana is offering year-round cruises from Southampton, making it possible to enjoy a winter holiday in the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Caribbean and USA, without flying.
A 12 night Canary Islands cruise on board Oceana departing November 9, 2011 (E130) is priced from Ł952 per person* including a one free night saving of Ł86 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call are La Coruna, Madeira, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Cadiz and Lisbon.
All bookings must be made before September 30, 2011. Bookings can be made by phone on 0845 3 554 444, on www.pocruises.co.uk or with an ABTA travel agent.
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Oceania Riviera Promotion Expires 8-31-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 - 11:12 PM
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The inaugural season itineraries for Oceania Cruises new Riviera have been announced and travelers who book by Aug. 31 will receive a free hotel stay and bonus savings of up to $3,000 per stateroom. Fares begin at $1,999 per guest and include free round-trip Economy Class air from 22 North American cities.
From April 14 through Nov. 29, 2012, Riviera offers 13 distinctive itineraries on a total of 21 voyages, calling on ports in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Turkey as well as Israel, Croatia, Cyprus, Montenegro, Morocco and Monaco.
Oceania Cruises 1,250-guest Riviera has been designed for epicureans and features 10 dining venues six of which are open-seating, gourmet restaurants including a French bistro by Master Chef Jacques Pépin. Facilities also include a Canyon Ranch SpaClub and Bon Appétit Culinary Center and Artist Loft enrichment center. Interior design highlights include a Lalique-designed grand staircase, elegant public rooms, spacious accommodations and Owners Suites furnished exclusively in Ralph Lauren Home.
We are delighted to introduce Riviera as part of our 2012 European Collection, said Bruce Himelstein, the lines president. While we are seeing tremendous booking interest from our loyal past guests, there is still an opportunity for savvy consumers to take advantage of the free hotel stay and bonus savings offer.
- Riviera Showcases Best of the Mediterranean -
Rivieras maiden voyage, departing April 14, is a 10-day Mediterranean Tapestry cruise from Barcelona to Piraeus (Athens). Ports include Marseille (Provence), Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Civitavecchia (Rome), Taormina and Amalfi/Positano, as well as Kusadasi (Ephesus) and Santorini.
From Piraeus Riviera operates a 12-day Ancient Grandeur itinerary, departing April 24. Ports include Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt; Haifa (overnight) and Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel; Rhodes, Patmos and Kusadasi before ending in Istanbul.
On May 6, Riviera, departs Istanbul on a 10-day Greek Glory voyage, call at Mitilini, Greece; Kusadasi, Mykonos and Piraeus before visiting Cephalonia (Argostoli), Greece a maiden call for Oceania Cruises. Additional ports include Corfu, Dubrovnik, Split and Venice (overnight). The cruise is repeated, departing Aug. 3.
Pearls of the Aegean, May 16, includes an overnight aboard ship in Venice before visiting Dubrovnik, Kotor, Corfu, Monemvasia, Aghios Nikolaos, Santorini, Kusadasi, Delos and Mykonos before ending in Piraeus. This itinerary is repeated Oct. 4.
The 10-day Mediterranean Tapestry departs May 26 from Piraeus. Ports include Santorini and Kusadasi, Taormina, Amalfi/Positano, Civitavecchia, Livorno (overnight) and Marseille, before arriving in Barcelona.
Rivieras 12-day Exotic Lands begins June 5 in Barcelona and visits Mallorca, Valencia and Motril (Granada) a maiden call for Oceania, Madeira, La Palma (maiden call) and Lanzarote, both in the Canary Islands; two ports in Morocco, and Cadiz (Seville) before Lisbon, where the cruise ends. The voyage is repeated Sept. 2.
From Lisbon, Riviera embarks on a 10-day Iberian Odyssey visiting Casablanca and Gibraltar before heading to the Spanish ports: Motril, Valencia and Barcelona, where the ship remains overnight. The voyage continues to Marseille, Monte Carlo, Livorno and Civitavecchia. This itinerary is repeated Sept. 14.
Accent on Italy is a 10-day cruise, departing June 27, from Civitavecchia to Monte Carlo, La Spezia (Cinque Terre), Livorno, Amalfi/Positano and Taormina. Additional ports include Corfu, Kotor, Dubrovnik and Venice (overnight). This itinerary is repeated Sept. 24 and Oct. 24 and operated in reverse Aug. 13.
The 12-day Radiant Riviera, departing July 7, showcases the vessels namesake region. An overnight onboard in Venice is the prelude for calls at Dubrovnik, Corfu, Taormina, Sorrento/Capri, Civitavecchia and Livorno. Riviera highlights include Portofino, Monte Carlo, Saint-Tropez and Marseille prior to concluding in Barcelona.
A 15-day Lands of Time, July 19, features overnights in Haifa and Istanbul. Beginning in Barcelona, Riviera cruises the Mediterranean before calling at La Goulette, Malta, Aghios Nikolaos, Alexandria, Port Said (Cairo), Ashdod (Jerusalem), Haifa, Limassol on the island of Cyprus, Rhodes, and Kusadasi before making her way to Istanbul.
On August 23, Riviera explores the Azure Coasts on a 10-day itinerary which begins in Civitavecchia and visits Sorrento/Capri, Amalfi/Positano, Livorno, Portofino, Monte Carlo, Saint-Tropez, Marseille, Ibiza and Barcelona (overnight).
Riviera next departs Piraeus on a 10-day Enchanted Grandeur cruise, departing Oct. 14, visits Kusadasi, Monemvasia, Argostoli, Messina, Sorrento/Capri and Livorno. The ship continues to Monte Carlo before ending in Civitavecchia.
Riveras Europe season concludes with a 12-day Mediterranean Medley, departing Nov. 3 from Venice that calls at Dubrovnik, Corfu, Messina, Sorrento/Capri, Civitavecchia, Livorno (two days), Monte Carlo, Marseille, and Barcelona (overnight).
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Silversea 2012 Solo Cruiser Promotions and Discounts
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 - 03:56 PM
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Silversea Cruises is offering 5 exceptional opportunities in 2012 to experience the joys of independent luxury travel coupled with special perks and a single supplement that is almost unheard of -- just 10% above the per-person, double-occupancy fare.
Steve Tucker, Silversea's vice president of field sales for North America, said: "This is the perfect time for single travelers to treat themselves to a luxurious Silversea cruise, visit fascinating destinations, and make friends along the way."
With a crew-to-guest ratio that is almost one to one, single guests sailing on Silversea ships enjoy highly personalized service, warm hospitality, and an ambiance that makes them feel right at home. Also, exclusively for solo guests, a welcoming champagne reception is hosted aboard every Silversea voyage, and select voyages are escorted by Gentlemen Hosts. These interesting, amiable and distinguished men are available as dance partners or dinner companions for single female guests, and will often participate in other shipboard activities as well as escort shore excursions.
5 BEST DEALS FOR SOLO TRAVELERS
The following 2012 voyages offer a 10% single supplement on a Vista Suite (25% on a Veranda Suite), plus the added perks of: a $500 "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit for single travellers; included roundtrip economy airfare (from select gateway cities); and included transfers between airport and pier on embarkation and disembarkation days.
1) VOYAGE 1212: Fort Lauderdale to Monte Carlo, Silver Cloud, 17 Days, 31 March - 17 April. Calls in Bermuda, Funchal, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Porto Mahon and Marseille. Highlights include Gentleman Hosts. Solo Traveler fares start at $7,038.
2) VOYAGE 3213: Tokyo to Seward, Alaska, Silver Shadow, 15 Days, 17 - 31 May. Calls in Sendai, Hakodate, Kushiro, Kamchatka, Dutch Harbour, Kodiak and Homer. Highlights include overnight stay in Tokyo, Gentleman Hosts and the 'Relais & Châteaux L'École des Chefs' interactive cooking school. Solo Traveller fares start at $8,050.
3) VOYAGE 3227: Vancouver to Tokyo, Silver Shadow, 16 Days, 6 - 23 September. Calls in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Kodiak, Kamchatka, Hakodate and Sendai. Highlights include the 'Relais & Châteaux L'École des Chefs' interactive cooking school. Solo Traveller fares start at $8,578.
4) VOYAGE 4225: Southampton to New York, Silver Whisper, 14 Days, 18 September - 2 October. Calls in Plymouth, Waterford, Cork, St John's, Sydney, Halifax and Newport. Highlights include Gentleman Hosts. Solo Traveller fares start at $7,126.
5) VOYAGE 1228: Las Palmas, Canary Islands to Barbados, Silver Cloud, 12 Days, 1 - 13 November. Calls in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Antigua, Dominica, St Lucia and Bequia. Solo Traveller fares start at $4,970.
In addition, another 42 Silversea voyages feature single supplements starting at just 25%. Click here for complete list of 2011 and 2012 sailings offering single supplements from 10% to 25%, or visit Silversea.com and click on Special Offers.
Silversea's all-inclusive fares include a spacious, ocean-view suite (most suites feature a private veranda), attentive butler service, complimentary wines and spirits, fine dining, sophisticated enrichment and entertainment programs, and all onboard gratuities.
The Solo Traveller and "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit are capacity-controlled programs and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. It is valued in US dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
The included roundtrip economy air package is a capacity-controlled programme that includes transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and disembarkation. It is available from 22 gateway cities in the US and Canada, and select cities in the UK. Additionally, there are specially priced air programs available from over 50 other cities across the US, Canada and UK.
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P&O Cruises Early Booking Discount for 2012 Cruises Expire 8-31-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 01:16 PM
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Early booking discounts and free on board spending money, as well as the best choice of free adult and child spaces, are available in P&O Cruises 2012 second edition brochure, out now.
The offers, available now for those who book before August 31, 2011, apply to a diverse selection of 215 holidays on all seven ships. These visit 84 countries and 255 individual destinations, including 13 new ports.
Minimum savings on seven night cruises are from Ł200 per couple (all seven night southern and northern cruise breaks) and for a longer cruise of 35 nights couples can save a minimum of Ł1,000 (based on Orianas 11 February 2013 departure).
Free on board spending money is also available, ranging from Ł40 per person for an inside cabin on a seven night cruise (all seven night southern and northern cruise breaks) to Ł700 per person for a suite on a 35 night Caribbean cruise (Oceanas E301 and Orianas X303).
P&O Cruises can trace its roots back to 1837 and will be celebrating 175 years of ocean travel in 2012. On July 3 2012 all seven ships will be together in Southampton for the first time ever for The Grand Event and the subsequent seven Grand Event cruises will be heritage themed with special on board entertainment including a 175th Anniversary Gala dinner, heritage art display, guest speakers and more.
Limited spaces are still available on four of the Grand Event cruises:
Adonia a 21-night Central Mediterranean cruise (D208) priced from Ł3,399
Arcadia a 14-night Norway and Iceland cruise (J208) priced from Ł1,889
Aurora a 17-night Baltic cruise (R208) priced from Ł2,591
Ventura a 17-night Central Mediterranean cruise (N216) priced from Ł1,919
Managing director, Carol Marlow, said: We have an exciting year in 2012 and we are offering one of our most diverse and adventurous programmes yet, with the greatest choice of ex-UK cruises including 148 round-trip cruises from Southampton.
Cruising with us is excellent value for money and those who book early get the best choice of ship, cabin, destination and date with the added bonus of early booking discounts and incentives.
Sample packages highlighting the early booking benefits:
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- A 13-night no fly Western Mediterranean cruise (A210) on board Azura
- Travel dates are May 6 - 19, 2012
- Departing from and returning to Southampton, the cruise calls in Gibraltar, Ajaccio, Rome (from Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (from Livorno), Monte Carlo and Barcelona.
- Prices start at Ł1,089 per person including an early booking discount of Ł200 per person and an additional Ł60 per person free on board spending money.
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- A 23-night no fly Caribbean cruise (J217) on board Arcadia
- Travel dates are November 25 December 18, 2012
- Departing from and returning to Southampton, the cruise calls in Madeira, Barbados, St. Lucia, Antigua, Tortola, St. Maarten and Ponta Delgada.
- Prices start at Ł1,759 per person including an early booking discount of Ł300 per person and an additional Ł100 per person free on board spending money.
- Adults occupying the same cabin as two paying adults travel for free in the third and/or fourth berths in that cabin. Total cruise price for four adults in an inside cabin would be Ł3,518 or Ł38 per person per night.
For more information or to book call P&O Cruises on 0845 3 554 444, visit www.pocruises.co.uk or see an ABTA travel agent.
Highlights of the 2012 cruises available in the Second Edition 2012 brochure are:
Adonia
Sailing 12 ex-UK cruises from April to October 2012 and six Mediterranean fly cruises from October to December 2012
Itineraries range from seven night Fjords to 23 night Eastern Mediterranean cruise
New ports: Ancona, Brindisi, Durres, Honfleur, Kalmar, Portimao, Pula, Rapallo, San Sebastian, Sanary Sur Mer and Trapani
Cruising to the Mediterranean, Northern & Western Europe and Round Britain
Prices from Ł839 per person for a seven night southern cruise break departing in August 2012
Highlight cruises include a 14 night Central Mediterranean fly cruise departing in October 2012 with prices starting from Ł1,819 per person
Arcadia
Sailing 17 ex-UK cruises from April 2012 to January 2013
Itineraries range from seven night Fjords to 24 night Canada & New England
New ports: Charlottetown
Overnight calls in Venice, Istanbul, New York, Quebec and St Petersburg
Cruising to Mediterranean, Northern Europe, North America, Atlantic coast and Caribbean
Prices from Ł779 person for a seven nights Fjords cruise in May 2012
Highlight cruises include a 20 night Black Sea cruise departing in August 2012 with prices starting from Ł2,249 per person
Aurora
Sailing 18 ex-UK cruises from April 2012 to January 2013
Itineraries range from two night cruise break to 24 night Canada & New England
New ports: Charlottetown
Overnight calls in New York, St Petersburg and Quebec
Cruising to the Mediterranean, Northern & Western Europe, the Caribbean and North America
Prices from Ł219 per person for a two night cruise break in August 2012
Highlight cruises include a 24 night Canada & New England roundtrip from Southampton departing in September 2012 with prices starting from Ł2,599 per person
Azura
Sailing 24 ex-UK cruises from March 2012 to January 2013
Itineraries range from two night cruise break to 24 night Black Sea or Caribbean
Cruising to the Mediterranean, Northern & Western Europe, Atlantic Islands and the Caribbean
Prices from Ł219 per person for a two night cruise break departing December 2012
Highlight cruises include an 11 night Atlantic Coast cruise departing in December 2012 with prices starting from Ł819 per person
Oceana
Sailing ex-UK all year, 30 cruises from April 2012 to March 2013
Itineraries range from two night cruise break to 35 night Caribbean cruise. Also including a seven night Christmas cruise to Belgium, Denmark and Sweden, and a four night New Year cruise to Belgium and The Netherlands
Cruising to the Mediterranean, Northern & Western Europe, Atlantic Islands and the Caribbean
Prices from Ł219 per person for a two night cruise departing in either September or December
Highlight cruises include a 35 night Caribbean round trip departing January 2013 with prices from Ł2,789 per person
Oriana
Sailing 24 ex-UK cruises from March 2012 to March 2013 Itineraries range from three night cruise break to 35 night Caribbean
New ports: Rijeka
Cruising to the Mediterranean, Northern & Western Europe, Atlantic Islands and the Caribbean
Prices from Ł299 per person for a three night cruise break in May 2012
Highlight cruises include a 14 night Music Festivals at Sea cruise to the Baltic departing in August 2012 with prices from Ł1,599 per person
Ventura
Sailing 21 ex-UK cruises from March to November 2012 and eight Caribbean fly cruises from November 2012 to March 2013
Sailing two Caribbean transatlantic fly cruises in November 2012 and March 2013
Itineraries range from two night cruise break to 21 night Caribbean transatlantic cruise
Cruising to the Mediterranean, Northern & Western Europe, Atlantic Islands and the Caribbean
Prices from Ł219 per person for a two night cruise break departing in either March or October 2012
Highlight cruises include a 14 night Icelandic cruise departing in June 2012 with prices from Ł1,599 per person.
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P&O Cruises Free Nights Promotion Expires 7-31-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Thursday, June 09, 2011 - 12:37 PM
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P&O Cruises managing director Carol Marlow said: Cruising is an excellent value for money holiday and this summer we are making it more affordable than ever for people to enjoy time with us by offering 40,000 free nights at sea. A nine night cruise on board Oceana departing October 17, 2011 (E128) is priced from Ł761 per person* including a one free night saving of Ł95 per person. Departing from and returning to Southampton, ports of call include Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Casablanca and Oporto.
For bookings throughout June and July, P&O Cruises is also offering complimentary three night pre or post cruise city hotel stays on selected exotic cruise holidays**. Two to three week exotic cruise holidays are a great way to see far flung parts of the world in a relaxed and comfortable way. These hotel stays offer passengers time to see even more of the area; be it visiting the Napa Valley wineries from San Francisco; relaxing on Bondi beach in Sydney; or indulging in some retail therapy in Hong Kong, continued Marlow.Auroras San Francisco to Sydney cruise is a 22 night cruise from January 26 to February 18, 2012. Ports of call include San Francisco, Hilo, Honolulu, Apia, Pago Pago, Port Denarau, Auckland, Bay of Islands and Sydney. Prices start at Ł2,086 and include three free nights in a Sydney Hotel but do not include flights.All prices are per person and based on two adults sharing on a full board basis including all main meals, entertainment and most facilities.All bookings must be made before July 31, 2011. Bookings can be made online by phone 0845 3 554 444, or with an ABTA travel agent.
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Oceania Cruises Sale with Discount of Up to 75% Off With Free Airfare
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 04:18 PM
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Oceania Cruises has announced unprecedented savings on select 2011 and 2012 departures. Travelers can save up to 75 percent on 18 cruises, all of which include free airfare from 22 North American cities.
The high-value promotion includes eight Mediterranean cruises from September through November as well as longer fall voyages that visit South America and South Africa.
Closer to home, two Panama Canal passages and a 12-day Caribbean cruise are featured. The latter voyage is a round-trip from Miami aboard Oceania Cruises stunning new Marina, departing December 10.
Select sailings in 2012 include a grand South America cruise from Rio de Janeiro around Cape Horn to Valparaiso, Chile; two Asia cruises and voyages that transit the Suez and Panama canals.
In total, the line is offering 18 cruises from 10 to 35 days, with starting prices that range from $949 to $5,999 per person, based on double occupancy, including round-trip Economy Class air.
Rarely have consumers had the opportunity to enjoy the Oceania Cruises Experience at such affordable fares, stated James Rodriguez, the lines senior vice president of sales and marketing. The rising cost of an airline ticket makes our free air promotion a better value than at any time in our history.
The destination cruise specialists at Oceania Cruises are renowned for intriguing itineraries, gourmet cuisine and gracious and friendly service onboard elegant, mid-size ships.
For more information, visit www.OceaniaCruises.com. To make a reservation, see your travel agent or call toll-free 800-531-5658
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Silversea Cruises Passport to Luxury Promotion to Include All 2012 Cruises
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 - 05:43 PM
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Silversea Cruises has extended its popular "Passport to Luxury" promotion to all voyages in 2012, with the exception of Prince Albert II expedition cruises.
The multi-tiered programme, available on new bookings only, provides an Onboard Spending Credit of up to US$1,500 per suite ($750 per person) depending on the length of the voyage (or back-to-back voyages) as follows:
Voyage of 6 - 7 days: $500 per suite Onboard Spending Credit
Voyage of 8 - 21 days: $1,000 per suite Onboard Spending Credit
Voyage of 22 or more days: $1,500 per suite Onboard Spending Credit
For example, a couple could book Silver Spirit's 7-day Voyage 5213, sailing 24-31 May, Barcelona to Rome, with calls in Sete, Monte Carlo (overnight visit for Grand Prix), Ajaccio, Portofino and Livorno, and enjoy a $500 per suite Onboard Spending Credit.
Or increase the Onboard Spending Credit to $1,000 per suite by combining Voyage 5213 with 7-day Voyage 5214 (31 May - 7 June), sailing Rome to Venice, with calls in Sorrento, Taormina, Kotor, and Dubrovnik.
Or go all the way up to a $1,500 per suite Onboard Spending Credit by combining Voyage 5213 and 5214 with 11-day Voyage 5215 (7-18 June), sailing Venice to Istanbul, with calls in Hvar, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi, and Mytilene.
The Onboard Spending Credit may be combined with Silver Savings fares (offering up to 60% savings on select voyages) and included roundtrip air and transfers, if applicable. It is a capacity-controlled programme and subject to availability. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is determined by number of days on the booking. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per double-occupancy suite. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit. It is valued in US dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
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MSC Europe Cruises Promotion Ends 2-28-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 03:25 PM
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MSC Cruises is offering travelers planning to cruise Europe this summer an opportunity to take advantage of its âBest Fare, Best Roomâ savings promotion between now and Feb. 28.
Guests receive the best available staterooms at the lowest price within their general type of accommodations (oceanview, balcony, superior balcony, etc.) at the time of booking. Consumers are encouraged to book as soon as possible to obtain the best room and fare before higher category staterooms sell out.
Rates begin at $699 per person plus government fees and taxes (GFTs) on select 7-night cruises and $899 plus GFTs for 10-night and positioning cruises visiting some of Europe's most exotic ports.
Cruises to Europe featuring special âBest Fare, Best Roomâ rates on 7-night sailings include:
⢠MSC Splendida: Western Mediterranean âThe Splendid Mediterraneanâ roundtrip from Barcelona, Genoa, Naples, or Marseille, from $699 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Fantasia: Western Mediterranean âMediterranean Fantasyâ roundtrip from Genoa, Barcelona, Naples, Civitavecchia (Rome), or Marseille, from $699 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Magnifica: Italy, Greece, Turkey and Croatia âThe Magnificent Mediterraneanâ roundtrip from Venice or Bari, from $699; from $1,049 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Lirica: Western Mediterranean âMediterranean Marvels,â roundtrip from Genoa or Civitavecchia (Rome), from $699 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Sinfonia: Western Mediterranean âSparkling Mediterranean Rivierasâ roundtrip from Naples, Livorno, Valencia and Catania, Venice, Livorno, or Naples, from $829 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Musica: Eastern Mediterranean âGreek Islands in the Sunâ roundtrip from Venice or Bari, from $1,099 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Armonia: Eastern Mediterranean âJewels of the Adriaticâ roundtrip from Venice and Ancona, from $699 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Poesia: Baltic or Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Copenhagen or Kiel, from $1,149 plus GFTs;
⢠MSC Orchestra and MSC Poesia: Baltic or Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Copenhagen or Kiel, from $1,099;
Select 10- or 11-night cruises and positioning cruise itineraries include:
⢠MSC Poesia: 11-night roundtrip from Copenhagen or Kiel, from $1,394 plus GFTs.
⢠MSC Opera: 10-night roundtrip from Southampton, Amsterdam or Copenhagen, from $999 plus GFTs.
⢠MSC Melody: 11-night roundtrip from Genoa, from $1,199 plus GFTs.
Kids cruise free (11 and younger) when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. GFTs vary by itinerary and departure port.
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Silversea 'Passport to Luxury' Promotion With up to $1000 Onboard Credit Ends 6-30-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 03:29 PM
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Silversea Cruises has launched a new "Passport to Luxury" promotion with the addition of 30 new voyages offering Onboard Spending Credits of up to US$1,000 per suite ($500 per person) -- meaning most voyages (over 90) in 2011 now feature the promotion. These enticing offers are available on new bookings made by 30 June 2011.
Steve Tucker, Silversea's vice president of field sales for North America, said: "With Onboard Spending Credits of up to $1,000 per suite now offered on most sailings this year, we're giving travellers essentially a 'passport to luxury' that lets them enjoy a completely personalised, all-inclusive holiday experience. Maybe you're interested in taking a French cooking class ⌠or surprising your spouse with a gift from the onboard boutique. Why not go for it? The choice is yours."
The "Passport to Luxury" Onboard Spending Credit lets Silversea guests craft their own luxury experience. You can treat yourself to an oriental aroma stone massage at the onboard spa while sailing to Asia. Hire a private car and driver in St. Tropez to explore the glamourous Riviera. Or savour an exquisite six-course dinner in Le Champagne -- the only Relais & Châteaux wine restaurant at sea.
Onboard Spending Credit options include:
Spa treatments
Speciality restaurants
Premium spirits and rare vintages from the Connoisseur's List
Silver Shore excursions (none are excluded)
Boutique purchases
Internet packages
Laundry service
Personal fitness training
Direct-dial phone calls
Aboard Silversea's award-winning, all-suite ships, guests enjoy spacious, ocean-view accommodation, sumptuous gourmet cuisine, the personalised service of a butler assigned to every suite, and a generous selection of all-inclusive shipboard amenities, including complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served throughout the ship, 24-hour room service, stocked in-suite beverage cabinet and all gratuities.
Following is a small sampling of new 2011 voyages offering a$1,000 Onboard Spending Credit,Silver Savingsfares, plus*included roundtrip air and transfers (available from select gateway cities):
Transoceanic Voyage 3125: Silver Shadow, 8 - 23 September, Seward to Tokyo, with calls in Homer, Kodiak, Dutch Harbour, Kamchatka, Kushiro, and Hakodate. Silver Savings fares start at $6,118.
Transoceanic Voyage 5132: Silver Spirit, 21 October - 5 November, Lisbon to Barbados, with calls in Funchal, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas, La Gomera, Antigua, Guadeloupe and St Lucia. Silver Savings fares start at $5,638.
Far East Voyage 3130: Silver Shadow, 9 - 18 November, Hong Kong to Singapore, with calls in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Chan May, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (overnight visit). Silver Savings fares start at $5,318.
South America Voyage 4135: Silver Whisper, 26 November - 4 December, Rio de Janeiro (overnight visit) to Buenos Aires (overnight visit), with calls in Parati, Santos (Sao Paulo), Rio Grande do Sul, and Montevideo. Silver Savings fares start at $4,798.
Far East Voyage 3132: Silver Shadow, 27 November - 6 December, Hong Kong to Singapore, with calls in Hanoi (overnight visit), Ha Long Bay, Chan May, Nha Trang and Ho Chi Minh City (overnight visit). Silver Savings fares start at $5,318.
South America Voyage 4136: Silver Whisper, 4 - 20 December, Buenos Aires to Santiago, with calls in Montevideo, Punta del Este, Puerto Madryn, Falkland Islands, Punta Arenas (overnight stay), Laguna San Rafael, Puerto Chacabuco and Puerto Montt. Silver Savings fares start at $7,598.
All fares listed above are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite and do not include port charges and handling fees that can range from $209 to $500 per person on these sailings, depending on the itinerary. Silver Savings is a capacity-controlled programme and subject to availability.
*Included roundtrip air and transfers: A roundtrip economy air package (included in the cruise fare), that includes transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and disembarkation, is available from select gateway cities in the US, Canada and UK. It is a capacity-controlled programme offered for a limited time. Additionally, there are specially priced economy air programmes available from other gateway cities in the US, Canada and UK.
The Onboard Spending Credit is a capacity-controlled programme and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is either $1,000 or $500 per suite, depending on voyage. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit. It is valued in U.S. dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
For a complete list of voyages offering the Onboard Spending Credit, go to http://www.silversea.com/specialoffers/.
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Crystal Cruises Penthouse and Verandah Discounts of up to $8000 for 2011 Fall Cruises
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 03:06 PM
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Crystal Cruisesâ fall voyages are now on sale with newly reduced fares from as low as $2,400 per person and new Penthouse and Verandah savings up to $8,000 per couple. Beginning with its August 26 Mediterranean cruise on Crystal Serenity and its first 2011 Canada/New England cruise on Crystal Symphony, Crystal is offering new savings on every one of its 22 fall cruises, including both Christmas/New Year departures.
Guests will still receive up to $2,000 per couple âAll InclusiveâAs You Wishâ shipboard credits and free air from 20+ North American gateways, now including Honolulu.
Crystalâs fall cruise collection includes a first-class array of prime overseas and domestic vacations, including the romantic Mediterranean; culturally-rich Black Sea; exotic Canary Islands including Morocco; historic Holy Land; swinging Big Band Transatlantic sailing; fascinating Panama Canal; tropical Mexican Riviera and Caribbean; crisp, colorful New England and Canada; new luxury Pacific Coast escapes; and end-of-year holiday cruises to Hawaii and the Caribbean, with Panama Canal highlights.
âCLIA [Cruise Lines International Association] recently reported travel agent optimism for 2011 cruise sales,â says Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Bill Smith. âWe want to take advantage of this surging market interest with a strong price/value message. This is a great chance for new, value-conscious travelers to take an introductory cruise and learn why 60% of people who book a vacation with us are repeat guests.â
One signature example of the value inherent in the Crystal Experience is a plethora of all-inclusive fine dining options, now incorporating new, flexible âPerfect Choice Diningâ for choose-your-own-time dinner reservations.
Bill Smith sums up: âOnce on board, travelers recognize that our winning combination of service, choice, space, quality, and value comprise a vacation experience that really canât be beat.â
Crystalâs ethos of warm and friendly attentiveness, fulfilled by top-trained service staff from around the world, has earned the line a reputation for elevating hospitality to an art form. With no guest request left untended, Crystal Cruises has been the perfect choice for luxury travelers for over two decades, earning âWorldâs Bestâ ratings more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.
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Silversea $1000 and $500 On Board Credit Promotions Expires 6-30-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Monday, January 24, 2011 - 03:38 PM
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Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has added 25 new voyages in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean offering a US$1,000 per suite ($500 per person) Onboard Spending Credit, bringing the total to 38 sailings worldwide. And over 25 voyages now offer a $500 per suite ($250 per person) Onboard Spending Credit. These enticing offers are available on new bookings made by 30 June 2011.
With the $1,000 or $500 Onboard Spending Credit, guests might choose to indulge in a little extra pampering in the spa or use their credit toward a host of other options, including any Silver Shore excursions (none are excluded), premium selections from the Connoisseur's List of wines and spirits, speciality restaurant dining fees, and/or purchases in the Internet CafĂŠ and onboard boutiques.
Steve Tucker, Silversea's vice president of field sales for North America, said: "We just made it more affordable to holiday in Europe this summer with our new Onboard Spending Credit offers. When you consider that the credit can be combined with an array of other incentives, such as Silver Savings and Free Air programmes, and then factor in the luxury and all-inclusiveness of Silversea, you quickly realise there is no travel option out there that offers greater value."
Following is a small sampling of new 2011 voyages offering a $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit, Silver Savings fares, plus *Free Air (available from select gateway cities):
Northern Europe Voyage 1117: Silver Cloud, 15 - 25 June, Barcelona to Southampton, with calls in Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, Cadiz, Lisbon, Oporto (Leixoes), La CoruĂąa and Saint-Malo. Silver Savings fares start at $5,118.
Northern Europe Voyage 1120: Silver Cloud, 20 - 30 July, Southampton to Copenhagen, with calls in Plymouth, Jersey, Rouen (overnight visit), Honfleur, Oostende and Antwerp. Silver Savings fares start at $5,278.
Mediterranean Voyage 2123: Silver Wind, 9 - 20 August, Athens to Barcelona, with calls in Mykonos, Rhodes, Santorini, Milos, Malta, Trapani, Sardinia and Palma de Mallorca. Silver Savings fares start at $6,038.
Mediterranean Voyage 5123: Silver Spirit, August 13 - 20, Venice (overnight visit) to Rome, with calls in Hvar, Dubrovnik, Taormina and Sorrento. Silver Savings fares start at $4,718.
Northern Europe Voyage 1122: Silver Cloud, 16 - 26 August, Copenhagen to London, with calls in Szczecin, Rostock, Skagen, Oslo, Amsterdam, Oostende and Honfleur. Silver Savings fares start at $5,278.
Mediterranean Voyage 5129: Silver Spirit, 30 September - 7 October, Athens to Monte Carlo, with calls in Malta, Taormina, Sorrento, Rome, and Elba. Silver Savings fares start at $4,438.
All fares listed above are per person based on double occupancy for a Vista Suite and do not include port charges and handling fees that can range from $175 to $275 per person on these sailings, depending on the itinerary. Silver Savings is a capacity-controlled programme and subject to availability.
*Free Air: A free roundtrip economy air package, that includes transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and disembarkation, is available from select gateway cities in the US, Canada and UK. It is a capacity-controlled programme offered for a limited time. Additionally, there are specially priced economy air programmes available from other gateway cities in the US, Canada and UK.
The Onboard Spending Credit is a capacity-controlled programme and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is either $1,000 or $500 per suite, depending on voyage. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit. It is valued in US dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Crystal Cruises Mexican Riviera Cruise March 31 2011 Discount
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 01:31 PM
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Crystal Cruises today made dramatic discounts for its 10-day Mexican Riviera cruise sailing round trip from Los Angeles. Departing March 31, the getaway offers new per person tiered rates at 30-45% less than previous fares: $1995 for Deluxe Outside Staterooms with large windows, $2995 for Verandah Staterooms, and $5995 and $7995 for its butler-serviced Penthouses and Penthouse Suites, respectively â plus $500 âAll Inclusive â As You Wishâ shipboard spending credits.
Crystalâs Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing Bill Smith explains, âThe Mexican destinations weâre visiting are really very welcoming to tourists, but negative publicity in other parts of Mexico have hurt tourism for the whole country. By offering this itinerary at such unprecedented prices, we hope that those who have dreamed about experiencing Crystalâs âVIP treatmentâ will be inspired to sample this convenient warm weather, winter getaway. Discerning travelers worldwide concur that Crystal offers one of the most pampering and stimulating resort experiences in the world.â
Sailing round-trip aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony from easily-accessible LA, ports-of-call include San Diego; the charming villages of La Paz and Loreto; and legendary Mexican Riviera towns Cabo San Lucas, MazatlĂĄn and Puerto Vallarta.
As a âMind, Body, and Spiritâ-focused cruise, Crystal has lined up expert speakers and instructors in world affairs, medicine, tai chi, yoga, dance, and golf. While ashore, guests can swim with dolphins, zipline through jungles, fly to Guadalajara, join a You Care, We Care voluntourism event, or learn to dance, or make, salsa.
Besides Crystalâs renowned âSix-Starâ service and many inclusive indulgent amenities, spending credits can be used for boutique excursions, spa services, gift shop purchases, exclusive Vintage Room dining experiences or any of Crystalâs fine wine and spirits.
âFrom Nobu Matsuhisaâs sushi to our Frette robes to our Feng Shui-designed spa, Crystal Cruises is always a tremendous value,â adds Smith. âThe value on this sailing is simply over the top.â
The renowned Crystal Experience has been rated âWorldâs Bestâ in its category more than any other cruise line, hotel, or resort in history.
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Crystal Cruises 2-for-1 Promotion Libya Fall Cruise 2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Monday, January 10, 2011 - 03:02 PM
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Crystal Cruises is removing the cloak of mystery surrounding Libya as a travel destination by adding its historic capital, Tripoli, to its fall season. Libyaâs doors have been closed to American tourists since the U.S. imposed sanctions on the country almost 20 years ago. With Libyan authorities lifting its ban on tourist visas, Crystal has added Tripoli to its November 16 âItalian Splendorâ Mediterranean cruise.
âLibya is enigmatic, exotic, and incredibly rich in history,â says Bill Smith, senior vice president, sales & marketing. âProviding a rare glimpse into this Middle Eastern nation will add tremendous depth to travelersâ experiences of ancient corners of the world. With over a thousand miles of Mediterranean coastline to the north, Egypt to the east, and central Africa to the south, Libya is truly a crossroads of cultures, past and present, which no world traveler should miss.â
Augmenting an itinerary already steeped in wonders of antiquity and cultural immersion, the addition of Tripoli enables travelers to visit what some consider the last unspoiled country in North Africa. Beginning and ending with overnights in Venice and Barcelona, the 11-day voyage also boasts visits to Dubrovnik and Sicily, Naples, Civitavecchia (for Rome), and Livorno (for Florence and Tuscany).
Guests can explore Libyaâs largest city, Tripoli; see some of the best-preserved cities and archaeological relics in the world from Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Phoenician, and Arab-Islamic civilizations; mix with local and tribal ethnicities; feast on traditional cuisine; and sift through the sand of the Saharan desert, which covers roughly 90% of the country.
With so many educational opportunities for all ages on this Thanksgiving cruise, families can create once-in-a-lifetime memories â and enjoy free berths, group perks and family savings via the âCrystal Family Memories Program.â
A âTwo-for-Oneâ promotion offers per person, double occupancy, fares starting at $5,470, including $1,000 âAll InclusiveâAs You Wishâ shipboard spending credits and complimentary air transportation from many North American gateways (or cruise-only fare reduction).
Crystal Cruisesâ passion for creating unique luxury experiences both on land and at sea have earned the company top service ratings from international travelers for two decades.
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Celebrity Cruises $150 Stateroom Credit Promotion in January 2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 11:26 PM
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Premium vacation brand Celebrity Cruises has kicked off a "New Year, New Cruise" booking promotion aimed at helping vacationers to make the most of their time off. Each week this month, Celebrity is offering up to $150 in stateroom credit, for select cruises in particular destinations.
The savings will be issued in the form of a shipboard credit. Offered to help vacationers make the most of their time onboard, the credit can be used for spa treatments, specialty dining, shopping, shore excursions and more. The promotion is intended to offer guests an added opportunity to enjoy Celebrity's line-up of onboard experiences as well as to get to know the destinations on the itinerary through shore excursions.
Exotic experiences in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii
This week (through January 9), guests booking 2011 Australia/New Zealand, Panama Canal and Hawaii sailings are eligible to take advantage of the promotion. Not only do Celebrity's cruises in these regions introduce numerous new ports of call, but sailings in Australia and New Zealand also will feature a line-up of onboard activities such as local speakers/entertainers and destination-focused food and beverage menus, all geared toward immersing guests in the region. While in port, Celebrity offers shore excursions that give guests the opportunity to observe local wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils and kiwis, learn more about the Aboriginal and Maori cultures, climb the Sydney Bridge, explore the New Zealand countryside by train, and more.
Seven ships in the Caribbean
From January 10 through January 16, 2011, guests who book Caribbean cruises sailing from March through December 2011 are eligible. Seven Celebrity Cruises ships will present Caribbean cruises in 2011, including Celebrity Constellation, which was "Solsticized" last year, and four Solstice Class ships. Among these is the forthcoming Celebrity Silhouette, which will debut this summer in Europe before transitioning to Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey for a fall and winter Caribbean season offering Northeast travelers an easy way to escape the cold weather in style. With multiple specialty restaurants, hip, stylish bars and coffee lounges, a variety of fun activities in its Celebrity Life program and more, Celebrity's Solstice Class is a popular choice for upscale travelers seeking a Caribbean getaway. While ashore, travelers can opt to zipline through the trees in St. Maarten, enjoy a sailing trip by catamaran in St. Thomas, visit a rainforest in Puerto Rico, explore Mayan ruins in Mexico, or snorkel with stingrays in Grand Cayman.
Cultural exploration in Europe
Europe and transatlantic cruises departing from April through November of 2011 are the focus of the offer for those guests booking cruises from January 17 through January 23, 2011. The five ships that Celebrity will sail throughout Europe in the summer of 2011 will offer travelers the Solstice Class experience; one of these is Celebrity Constellation. Visiting a total of 63 ports in 23 countries, Celebrity's Europe lineup in 2011 will feature seven new ports: Leknes (Lofoten) and Longyearbyen, Norway; La Spezia, Italy; Bodrum and Marmaris, Turkey; Chania (Souda Bay), Greece; and Kotor, Montenegro. Shore excursion options in Europe include Celebrity's private car/van arrangements available in over 20 ports, a visit to the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin, a trip to explore the ruins of Pompeii in Naples, a rare opportunity to visit the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, and more.
Scenic views in Alaska
From January 24 through January 30, guests who book Alaska sailings taking place from May through September of 2011, will be eligible for the onboard credit offer. Highly appealing to families and first-time cruisers, Celebrity's Alaska itineraries include seven-night Tracy Arm Fjord and 10-night "Ultimate Alaska" voyages, among others. Guests seeking the opportunity to view Alaska's Inside Passage and other points of interest from the privacy of their stateroom veranda will have more opportunities to do so in 2011, with the introduction of Celebrity Century to the region; the ship was refurbished in 2006 to include 314 new veranda staterooms. Guests who book during the January promotion and earn onboard credit can opt to use it toward popular shore excursions such as whale watching, The Great Alaska Lumberjack show, a trip on the White Pass Scenic Railway, salmon bakes and more.
The shipboard credit earned during the promotion is valid only during the cruise booked during the promotion. The offer is valid only for new, individual bookings, and bookings within a group that are named and deposited within the booking window, paid partially or in full. Incentive contracted groups and charters are not eligible. The amount of onboard credit offered is based on stateroom category and sailing length; for example, select sailings of seven nights, such as those on Celebrity's award-winning Solstice Class ships, will offer vacationers onboard credit in the amount of $50 per stateroom for inside and oceanview staterooms; $100 per stateroom for standard verandas; and $150 per stateroom for Concierge Class, AquaClass and suites. Click here for additional details.
Celebrity Cruises is designed for discerning vacationers, with modern, sophisticated environments, impeccable service, enriching and inspiring onboard programs, and award-winning cuisine. The ultimate in premium cruising, Celebrity sails in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal, South America, and year-round in the Galapagos Islands. Celebrity also offers immersive cruisetour experiences in Alaska, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Europe and South America. Celebrity's mega-series of honors include being named the top mega-ship line in CondĂŠ Nast Traveler's annual Readers' Choice Awards (November 2009). Celebrity's fleet currently consists of 10 ships. Its $3.7-billion investment in building five stylish Solstice Class ships between 2008-2012 represents the largest five-year investment in premium cruising. For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111.
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NCL Free Upgrades For All Promotion Ends 3-27-2011
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Monday, December 13, 2010 - 01:57 PM
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To celebrate Wave Season, Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its "Free Upgrades For All" Sales Event at www.ncl.com/upgrade. All new reservations booked from today through March 27, 2011 on select sailings on any of the line's 11 Freestyle Cruising ships will receive an up to a four-category upgrade, along with e-coupons in on-board savings of up to $400. In addition, bi-weekly promotions beginning January 3, 2011 will feature special offers on select ships and destinations.
"Our special Wave season offers make this the perfect time to book a cruise for 2011 and beyond," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "A cruise vacation already represents a great value and now when combined with our Wave offers and signature Freestyle Cruising, there's no better time to plan a cruise vacation."
In addition, Norwegian's travel partners can take advantage of a variety of customizable resources and downloadable marketing tools for the "Free Upgrades For All" sales event at www.nclagentsalesevent.com, complete with e-mail blasts, banner ads and flyers. The portal also integrates customizable e-cards and sharable content for Facebook and Twitter allowing agents the convenience to continue to socialize with clients easily and frequently. In addition, beginning in January, Norwegian will launch agent contests during each bi-weekly promotion.
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Silversea Cruises Free $1000 Excursion Credit for select 2011 Cruises Expire 12-31-2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 02:32 PM
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Silversea Cruises is offering US$1,000 per suite ($500 per person) in complimentary shore excursions on 13 voyages exploring the Caribbean and Far East in 2011. This extraordinary limited-time offer is available on new bookings made by 31 December 2010.
The Complimentary Shore Excursion Credit may be used towards the purchase of any Silver Shore excursion -- none is excluded. All are designed to provide enriching experiences that highlight the cultural, natural and historic treasures that lie ashore. Float down the Perfume River in Hue and relive Vietnam's royal grandeur or go zip-lining through St Kitts' tropical rainforest -- the choice is all yours.
Steve Tucker, Silversea's vice president of field sales for North America, said: "What's really great about this offer is that the Complimentary Shore Excursion Credit does not have restrictions on the types of shore excursions that qualify. You can apply your credit to any of the excursions we offer, including our exclusive Silver Shore Collection tours and private arrangements our Silver Shore Concierge can arrange for you on board."
Following are the 13 2011 voyages offering a $1,000 Complimentary Shore Excursion Credit:
SILVER CLOUD
Voyage 1106: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 9 Days, 17 - 26 February
Voyage 1108: Barbados to Fort Lauderdale, 9 Days, 5 - 14 March
Voyage 1112: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 9 Days, 25 April - 4 May
SILVER SHADOW
Voyage 3105: Hong Kong to Singapore, 9 Days, 28 March - 6 April
Voyage 3106: Singapore to Hong Kong, 9 Days, 6 - 15 April
Voyage 3107: Hong Kong to Tokyo, 12 Days, 15 - 27 April
Voyage 3108: Tokyo to Shanghai, 10 Days, 27 April - 7 May
Voyage 3109: Shanghai to Tokyo, 10 Days, 7 - 17 May
Voyage 3110: Tokyo to Anchorage, 14 Days, 17 - 30 May
SILVER WHISPER
Voyage 4109: San Juan to Barbados, 9 Days, 29 March - 7 April
Voyage 4112: Barbados to Fort Lauderdale, 10 Days, 17 - 27 April
Voyage 4113: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 10 Days, 27 April - 7 May
Voyage 4114: Barbados to New York, 10 Days, 7 - 17 May
The Complimentary Shore Excursion offer is provided in the form of a $1,000 Onboard Spending Credit which can also be used for other onboard expenses, such as spa treatments, premium wines/spirits, speciality restaurant dining fees, and/or purchases in the Internet CafĂŠ and onboard boutiques. It is a capacity-controlled programme and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is $1,000 per suite. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit. It is valued in US dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Cunard Cruise On Board Credit Promotion for the Military
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Thursday, November 18, 2010 - 11:18 PM
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In recognition of those who have served and continue to serve in the military, Cunard Line is promoting its military on board credit programme for active and retired military personnel. The credit, which ranges from $50 to $250 per stateroom depending on the length of the voyage, is available to members of the United States and Canadian armed forces with appropriate service identification.
"In honour of the recent Veterans and Remembrance Day holidays, we commemorate and thank those who have fought around the globe to bring peace and freedom worldwide," said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line. "Throughout our 170 year history, we have supported military forces during wartime; today we recognize their dedicated service and hope that this programme provides a small token of our gratitude."
The Line's military personnel on board credit programme is available to active military personnel plus retired and disabled military veterans with proper verification as follows:
* Active personnel currently serving in the following service divisions: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves, Canadian National Defense (military verification certificate).
* Retired Personnel defined as: Enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, medically retired or 100-percent disabled (blue or tan uniformed ID card/Canadian white N.D. 21 ID card).
* Veterans with an Honourable Discharge serving a minimum of two years or six months in an active war zone in any of the United States service divisions listed above or Canadian National Defense (DD 214 plus current photo ID).
The on board credit amount is $50 for voyages six days in length or less, $100 for voyages of seven to 13 days, or $250 for voyages of 14 days or longer, offered on a per stateroom basis.
To request the military personnel on board credit, eligible persons should apply no later than one week prior to the voyage departure date. Guest and sailing information should be accompanied by proof of eligibility and provided to either the guest's travel agent or to Cunard Line. For more details about how to submit information, contact 1-800-7-CUNARD (1-800-728-6273).
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Carnival Military Personnel Discount Promotion Ends 11-30-2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Tuesday, November 02, 2010 - 02:32 PM
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In honor of Veteranâs Day, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a promotion throughout November that allows active and retired military personnel to book up to three âFun Shipâ staterooms at discounted rates for themselves and their friends and family members.
Reservations must be made between November 1-30, 2010, to qualify for this special offer, which is available in conjunction with a variety of three- to eight-day âFun Shipâ departures through April 30, 2012, including voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexico and Europe.
Rates start at $219 per person for three- and four-day cruises; $279 per person for five-day voyages; $399 per person for six-day departures; $449 per person for seven-day voyages; and $649 per person for eight-day sailings. Also included are seven-day Europe voyages starting at $789 per person.
Voyages to the Caribbean, Bahamas and Mexico operate from 12 convenient North American homeports along the east and west coasts and Gulf of Mexico. Europe cruises depart from Barcelona, Spain.
âCarnival has a long history of supporting our U.S. military personnel through special pricing and promotions and we are pleased to offer this program throughout November to demonstrate our appreciation to these most deserving individuals,â said Joni Rein, Carnivalâs vice president of worldwide sales.
The promotion is valid for individual bookings only. Military personnel must provide proof of service. Eligible military personnel must sail to take advantage of this offer. Certain other restrictions apply.
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MSC Cruises Birthday Gift Free 7-night Caribbean Cruise Promotion 11-14-2010 to 12-19-2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Thursday, October 28, 2010 - 03:41 PM
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MSC Cruises presents guests with a free, 7-night Caribbean cruise for those celebrating birthdays onboard between Nov. 14 â Dec. 19; companions pay from only $529 per person plus government fees and taxes (GFTs). Guests celebrating a birthday onboard MSC Poesia for a Caribbean cruise can choose from select dates and itineraries on bookings made by Dec. 12, based upon availability. Additional guests, up to two staterooms, travel for the same family and friends rate of $529 plus GFTs. This special birthday gift is valid for new bookings, while space is available, on the following 7-night, Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale:
¡ Eastern Caribbean cruise, calls in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Nassau Bahamas; departs Nov. 14, 28, and Dec. 12, 2010; rates from $264.50 for traveling companion plus GFTs, for all guests, of $69.62 each;
¡ Western Caribbean cruise, calls in Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica;Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico; departs Nov. 21 and Dec. 5, 2010; rates from $264.50 traveling companion plus GFTs, for all guests, of $81.35.
At least one person per stateroom must be celebrating his/her birthday during the chosen cruise as it will be requested at the time of booking. Rates are based on double occupancy for U.S. and Canadian residents. Government fees and taxes for all guests are additional; restrictions apply. Suites are excluded from this offer. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel surcharge without notice to all guests.
Kids ages 17 and younger cruise for just $99 (GFTs are additional) when sharing a stateroom with two adults offering affordable family vacations. All cruises offer just a $100 deposit. For more information about MSC Cruises, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com, call 877-665-4655, or contact a local travel professional.
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Windstar Cruises Discount Rates for Holiday and New Yearâs Cruises in Costa Rica and the Caribbean 2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 04:04 PM
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Windstar Cruises is offering special rates on Holiday and New Yearâs cruises in Costa Rica and the Caribbean.
On the holiday sailings, each Windstar ship is decorated with beautiful holiday decorations including trees, wreathes, garlands and lights. Guests savor a holiday menu specially prepared by the shipsâ executive chefs featuring roasted turkey and traditional accompaniments in addition to other culinary delights. On New Yearâs voyages, guests will be able to partake in a festive New Yearâs Eve party complete with party favors, live music, official countdown by the captain and champagne toast.
Wind Starâs 7-day Costa Rica Holiday and New Yearâs cruises sail roundtrip from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica and visit the Costa Rican ports of Curu, Tortuga Island, BahĂa Drake, Quepos and Playas del Coco along with the Nicaraguan port of San Juan del Sur. Wind Starâs Holiday sailing departs December 19, 2010, and the New Yearâs sailing departs December 26, 2010 with cruise fares for both sailings starting at $1,699 per person, double occupancy.
Wind Spiritâs Holiday cruise sails roundtrip from St. Martin departing December 19, 2010. The 7-day Caribbean cruise visits St. Kitts, Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and St. Barts with cruise fares from $1,635 per person, double occupancy.
Wind Surfâs 7-day Holiday sailing departs December 19, 2010, from Bridgetown, Barbados visiting ports of call in St. Lucia, Ăles des Saintes, St. Barts, St. Martin and St. Kitts with cruise fares starting at $1,625 per person, double occupancy. Wind Surfâs New Yearâs sailing departs December 26, 2010, and visits Mayreau, Grenada, Bequia, Dominica, and St. Lucia with cruise fares at $1,675 per person, double occupancy.
Media icons Tina Brown and Sir Harold Evans are special guests on Wind Surfâs Caribbean Holiday and New Yearâs cruises. Brown is the legendary editor-in-chief of the award-winning news and opinion Web site, The Daily Beast. She was previously editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker and is the best-selling author of âThe Diana Chronicles,â a biography of Diana, the Princess of Wales. Evans was editor of Londonâs Sunday Times and the Times, and was founding editor of CondĂŠ Nast Traveler and editorial director and vice chairman of U.S. News and World Report, the New York Daily News and The Atlantic Monthly. Evans is also the author of the critically acclaimed âThe American Centuryâ and âThey Made America: The Centuries of Innovators from the Steam Engine to the Search Engine.â
Both Brown and Evans will present a lecture during the New Yearâs sailing on Wind Surf. Brownâs lecture focuses on Princess Diana and Evansâ lecture centers on the innovators who made America from the steam engine to search engine.
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Azamara Club Cruises $500 Stateroom Credit Promotion on 10-13-2010 Only
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, October 06, 2010 - 12:48 PM
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Azamara Club Cruises is rewarding up-market travelers who book new Europe voyages, sailing between May and November 2011, during the Cruise Lines International Association's (CLIA) World's Largest Cruise Night. Offering onboard spending credits of up to $500 per stateroom, the exclusive October 13, one-night offer is combinable with other select offers and provides travel professionals and travelers great value on an array of immersive itineraries that feature more late-night and multiple overnight stays in some of the world's most exciting ports - a distinctive feature of Azamara Club Cruises voyages.
"In the spirit of National Cruise Vacation Month and World's Largest Cruise Night, we are offering up-market travelers the opportunity to take advantage of an even greater value to experience some of Europe's most unique destinations, delivered uniquely aboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest," said Edie Bornstein, vice president of Sales and Marketing, "zamara Club Cruises. "Our compelling one-night offer will help our travel agent partners present one of the best luxury values, combined with extraordinary service and amazing itineraries, to their clients during an evening that celebrates the cruise industry."
Travelers in search of an amazing voyage on World's Largest Cruise Night have more than 40 Europe itineraries from which to choose â each more intriguing than the next. Beginning April 2011 and running through November, Azamara Journey will sail seven- to 12-night voyages throughout Italy, the French Riviera, the Baltic, Western Europe and the Iberian Peninsula; while Azamara Quest will focus on the azure waters of the Mediterranean with itineraries ranging from seven- to 10-nights starting in May 2011. Each ship exudes a European boutique, club-like ambiance coupled with extraordinary service, as they sail and stay at destinations larger ships can't reach. World's Largest Cruise Night is the 24-hour centerpiece of National Cruise Vacation Month and the largest promotion of the year for the cruise industry. Guests taking advantage of the offer will receive an onboard spending credit per stateroom based on category class booked - $300 for Club Oceanview staterooms, $400 for Club Veranda staterooms and $500 for Club Suites. The offer excludes Azamara Journey's May 26 and May 30, 2011 voyages.
Azamara Club Cruises is a destination-immersive cruise line for up-market travelers who want to not only see the places and cultures they visit, but to live them. Azamaraâs two intimate, 694-guest ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, with a combination of 347 suites and staterooms, offer a boutique European hotel ambience with extraordinary service, fine cuisine and wines from around the world, and wellness and vigor programs, all while sailing to a host of destinations larger ships canât reach. Azamara Club Cruises sails in Northern and Western Europe, Mediterranean, Asia, South America and the Panama Canal, Transatlantic, and the less-traveled islands of the Caribbean, with more overnight and late-night stays in every region. For more information, call your travel professional, dial 1-877-999-9553, or visit the Azamara Club Cruises web site at http://www.AzamaraClubCruises.com/DestinationImmersion.
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Windstar Costa Rica 2 for 1 Promotion Expires August 14, 2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Monday, September 13, 2010 - 04:03 PM
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Windstar Cruises is offering a promotion of 2-for-1 fares on select winter Costa Rica and Panama Canal voyages on new bookings made now through August 14, 2010.
Exotic Costa Rica Sailings on 148-guest Wind Star
Seven-day sailings on Wind Star feature Costa Ricaâs lush jungles, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. Cruises depart from Puerto Caldera and visit San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua as well as a variety of ports in Costa Rica: Playas del Coco, Quepos, BahĂa Drake, Curu and Tortuga Island. The selected departures offering special 2-for-1 fares include:
January 8, 2011 Sailing: 2-for-1 sale fare from $1,575 (brochure fare $3,149) per person, double occupancy;
January 15, 2011 Sailing: 2-for-1 sale fare from $1,675 (brochure fare $3,349) per person, double occupancy;
February 5; February 12; February 19; March 5; March 12; March 19; and March 26, 2011 Sailings: 2-for-1 sale fare from $1,775 (brochure fare $3,549) per person, double occupancy.
Wind Star offers a 7-day holiday cruise roundtrip from Puerto Caldera departing December 19, 2010. The ship is decorated with beautiful holiday decorations including trees, wreathes, garlands and lights. A holiday menu is specially prepared by the shipâs executive chef featuring roasted turkey and traditional accompaniments in addition to other culinary delights. Special sale fares from $1,699 (brochure fare $3,549) per person, double occupancy
Wind Starâs New Yearâs 7-day sailing departs December 26, 2010, from Puerto Caldera. During the sailing, a festive New Yearâs Eve party complete with party favors, live music, official countdown by the captain and champagne toast is conducted. Special sale fares from $1,699 (brochure fare $3,649) per person, double occupancy.
Wind Starâs Panama Canal Voyage
The 15-day Panama Canal voyage on Wind Star departs St. Martin on December 4, 2010, and cruises to Puerto Caldera featuring a transit of the legendary Panama Canal. Ports of call include: St. Barts, F.W.I.; Tortola, B.V.I.; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Isla De Coiba, Panama; Quepos, Costa Rica; and Tortuga Island, Costa Rica. Special 2-for-1 fares from $3,575 (brochure fare $7,149) per person, double occupancy.
Costa Rica and Panama Canal Shore Excursions
To complement these sailings, Windstarâs Shore Excursion program features 28 adventures encompassing sea explorations, snorkeling, cultural and historical experiences, as well as walking and hiking journeys that can be purchased online at www.windstarcruises.com.
New Shore Excursions for Costa Rica and Panama Canal Sailings include:
Whale Watching Excursion in BahĂa Drake, Costa Rica: Cruise with a naturalist on a whale watching vessel in Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula where whales, dolphins, sea turtles swim in clear blue tropical waters;
Palo Verde by Boat in Playa del Coco, Costa Rica: Cruise on a river boat through one of Costa Ricaâs most celebrated national parks to view wildlife such as peccaries, armadillos, monkeys, jaguarondis and crocodiles;
Brimstone Fortress and Colonial Plantation in Basseterre, St. Kitts: Comprehensive exploration of St. Kitts highlighting island architecture, squares, monuments, Brimstone Hill Fortress and Colonial Plantation House;
Savegre River Float Adventure in Quepos, Costa Rica: Enjoy landscapes, scenery and wildlife during a river float on the Rio Savegre, one of Central Americaâs most beautiful rivers;
The Best of Colonial Granada in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Enjoy a colorful horse drawn carriage ride through 500 years of history in colonial Granada before a relaxing boat excursion on Lake Nicaragua and visit to the Convent of San Francisco to view ancient stone idols and pre-Columbian sculptures;
Mighty Masaya Volcano in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Guided tour of the Masaya Volcano where plumes of steam billow endlessly from fumaroles;
Eco-Lodge Sojourn in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Experience an authentic experience with nature during a day visit to Morganâs Rock Hacienda & Eco-Lodge which includes a refreshing swim at a private beach;
Royal Dolphin Swim in Roadtown, Tortola: Swim with a dolphin in a natural lagoon setting at Prospect Reef Resort.
Windstarâs special 2-for-1 Costa Rica and Panama Canal fares are not combinable with any other promotions/programs. 2-for-1 fares are per person, double occupancy, based on a 50 percent discount off brochure fares as published in the 2010/2011Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlas and the 2011/2012 Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlas. Rates shown are for Category B staterooms on Wind Star. Rates shown on www.windstarcruises.com already reflect 2-for-1 savings. Offer is combinable with one shipboard credit, upgrade or package offer. Taxes additional. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at the discretion of Windstar. Offer is valid on new bookings made now through August 14, 2010.
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Windstar Cruises 2 for 1 Europe Cruises Promotion Ends 9-5-2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Monday, August 30, 2010 - 04:56 PM
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Windstar Cruises offers exceptional values to some of the most remarkable places in the world with 2-for-1 fares on select fall European voyages plus up to $750 per person bonus savings for new bookings made now through September 5, 2010.
Wind Surf 7-Day European Voyages:
October 17, 2010, Venice to Venice Sailing: Venice, Italy (overnight); Rovinj, Croatia; Opatija, Croatia; Trogir, Croatia; Dubrovnik, Croatia; At Sea; and Venice, Italy from $1,299 (brochure fare $3,899) per person.
October 31, 2010, Rome to Barcelona Sailing: Rome, Italy; Portoferraio, Italy; Porto-Vecchio, Italy; Alghero, Italy; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Mahon, Spain; and Barcelona, Spain from $1,249 (brochure fare $3,799) per person.
November 7, 2010, Barcelona to Lisbon Sailing: Barcelona, Spain; Tarragona, Spain; Ibiza, Spain; Almeria, Spain; Malaga, Spain; Tangier, Morocco; At Sea; and Lisbon, Portugal from $1,175 (brochure fare $3,799) per person.
Wind Star 7-Day European Voyages:
October 23, 2010, Rome to Rome Sailing: Rome, Italy; Ischia, Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Amalfi, Italy; At Sea; Cagliari, Italy; Porto Cervo, Italy; Porto-Vecchio, France; and Rome, Italy from $1,249 (brochure fare $3,899) per person.
October 30, 2010, Rome to Barcelona Sailing: Rome, Italy; Port Cervo, Italy; Cagliari, Italy; Carloforto, Italy; Mahon, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Valencia, Spain; and Barcelona, Spain from $1,249 (brochure fare $3,899) per person.
November 6, 2010, Barcelona to Lisbon Sailing: Barcelona, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; At Sea; Almeria, Spain; Malaga, Spain; Cadiz, Spain; Portimao, Portugal; and Lisbon, Portugal from $1,199 (brochure fare $3,899) per person.
Wind Spirit 7-Day European Voyages:
October 30, 2010, Rome to Rome Sailing: Rome, Italy; Port-Vecchio, France; Porto Cervo, Italy; At Sea; Amalfi, Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Capri, Italy; Ischia, Italy; and Rome, Italy from $1,249 (brochure fare $3,899) per person.
November 6, 2010, Rome to Barcelona Sailing: Rome, Italy; Ischia, Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Amalfi, Italy; At Sea; Carloforto, Italy; Mahon, Spain; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; and Barcelona, Spain from $1,199 (brochure fare $3,899) per person.
Windstarâs 2-for-1 Europe fares are not combinable with any other promotions/programs or shipboard credit offers. Offer is valid on new bookings made August 30, 2010, through September 5, 2010. Offer valid for U.S. residents only. 2-for-1 fares are per person, double occupancy based on a 50 percent discount off brochure fares as published in the 2010/2011Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlas. Bonus Savings of up to $750 per person on select sailings, is in addition to the 2-for-1 fare and is valid on select sailings only. Rates shown are for Category B staterooms, and once allotted staterooms are sold, the promotion is closed for that sailing. Government fees and taxes additional. Full payment is required within 24 hours of making the booking. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at the discretion of Windstar.
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Windstar Cruises 2 for 1 Costa Rica and Panama Canal Cruises Promotion Ends 8-14-2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Wednesday, August 04, 2010 - 12:28 PM
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Windstar Cruises is offering a 2-for-1 promotional fares on select winter Costa Rica and Panama Canal voyages on new bookings made now through August 14, 2010.
Exotic Costa Rica Sailings on 148-guest Wind Star
Seven-day sailings on Wind Star feature Costa Ricaâs lush jungles, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. Cruises depart from Puerto Caldera and visit San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua as well as a variety of ports in Costa Rica: Playas del Coco, Quepos, BahĂa Drake, Curu and Tortuga Island. The selected departures offering special 2-for-1 fares include:
January 8, 2011 Sailing: 2-for-1 sale fare from $1,575 (brochure fare $3,149) per person, double occupancy;
January 15, 2011 Sailing: 2-for-1 sale fare from $1,675 (brochure fare $3,349) per person, double occupancy;
February 5; February 12; February 19; March 5; March 12; March 19; and March 26, 2011 Sailings: 2-for-1 sale fare from $1,775 (brochure fare $3,549) per person, double occupancy.
Wind Star offers a 7-day holiday cruise roundtrip from Puerto Caldera departing December 19, 2010. The ship is decorated with beautiful holiday decorations including trees, wreathes, garlands and lights. A holiday menu is specially prepared by the shipâs executive chef featuring roasted turkey and traditional accompaniments in addition to other culinary delights. Special sale fares from $1,699 (brochure fare $3,549) per person, double occupancy
Wind Starâs New Yearâs 7-day sailing departs December 26, 2010, from Puerto Caldera. During the sailing, a festive New Yearâs Eve party complete with party favors, live music, official countdown by the captain and champagne toast is conducted. Special sale fares from $1,699 (brochure fare $3,649) per person, double occupancy.
Wind Starâs Panama Canal Voyage
The 15-day Panama Canal voyage on Wind Star departs St. Martin on December 4, 2010, and cruises to Puerto Caldera featuring a transit of the legendary Panama Canal. Ports of call include: St. Barts, F.W.I.; Tortola, B.V.I.; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Isla De Coiba, Panama; Quepos, Costa Rica; and Tortuga Island, Costa Rica. Special 2-for-1 fares from $3,575 (brochure fare $7,149) per person, double occupancy.
Costa Rica and Panama Canal Shore Excursions
To complement these sailings, Windstarâs Shore Excursion program features 28 adventures encompassing sea explorations, snorkeling, cultural and historical experiences, as well as walking and hiking journeys that can be purchased online at www.windstarcruises.com.
New Shore Excursions for Costa Rica and Panama Canal Sailings include:
Whale Watching Excursion in BahĂa Drake, Costa Rica: Cruise with a naturalist on a whale watching vessel in Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula where whales, dolphins, sea turtles swim in clear blue tropical waters;
Palo Verde by Boat in Playa del Coco, Costa Rica: Cruise on a river boat through one of Costa Ricaâs most celebrated national parks to view wildlife such as peccaries, armadillos, monkeys, jaguarondis and crocodiles;
Brimstone Fortress and Colonial Plantation in Basseterre, St. Kitts: Comprehensive exploration of St. Kitts highlighting island architecture, squares, monuments, Brimstone Hill Fortress and Colonial Plantation House;
Savegre River Float Adventure in Quepos, Costa Rica: Enjoy landscapes, scenery and wildlife during a river float on the Rio Savegre, one of Central Americaâs most beautiful rivers; The Best of Colonial Granada in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Enjoy a colorful horse drawn carriage ride through 500 years of history in colonial Granada before a relaxing boat excursion on Lake Nicaragua and visit to the Convent of San Francisco to view ancient stone idols and pre-Columbian sculptures; Mighty Masaya Volcano in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Guided tour of the Masaya Volcano where plumes of steam billow endlessly from fumaroles; Eco-Lodge Sojourn in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Experience an authentic experience with nature during a day visit to Morganâs Rock Hacienda & Eco-Lodge which includes a refreshing swim at a private beach; Royal Dolphin Swim in Roadtown, Tortola: Swim with a dolphin in a natural lagoon setting at Prospect Reef Resort.
Windstarâs special 2-for-1 Costa Rica and Panama Canal fares are not combinable with any other promotions/programs. 2-for-1 fares are per person, double occupancy, based on a 50 percent discount off brochure fares as published in the 2010/2011Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlas and the 2011/2012 Windstar Cruises Sailing Atlas. Rates shown are for Category B staterooms on Wind Star. Rates shown on www.windstarcruises.com already reflect 2-for-1 savings. Offer is combinable with one shipboard credit, upgrade or package offer. Taxes additional. Offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at the discretion of Windstar. Offer is valid on new bookings made now through August 14, 2010.
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MSC Cruise Balcony Promotion Expires 8-31-2010
Posted by: CruiseReporter on Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 11:16 PM
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MSC is offering balcony staterooms on select 7-night, Caribbean cruises for bookings made by August 31, 2010, providing savings of more than 25 percent on an affordable Caribbean cruise vacation where kids 11 and younger cruise free.
Rates begin at $599 per person for balcony staterooms on select 7-night cruises to the Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean on MSC Poesia when she returns to the U.S. for her inaugural Fall foliage cruises to Canada/New England in September.
The special rates are for new bookings for balcony stateroom, while space is available, on the following 7-night, Caribbean cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale:
-Eastern Caribbean cruise, calls in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St.
Maarten; and Nassau Bahamas; departs November 28 and December 12, 2010; rates from $629 and $599, respectively, (originally started from $879) for a $250 savings or more than 25 percent plus government fees and taxes (GFTs) of $69.62;
-Western Caribbean cruise, calls in Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica;
Gerogetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico; departs December 5, 2010; rates from $599 (originally started from $879) for a $250 savings or more than 25 percent plus GFTs of $81.35;
Cruise-only rates are per person based on double occupancy for U.S. and Canadian residents. Government fees and taxes for all guests are additional; restrictions apply.
Kids ages 11 and younger cruise free (GFTs are additional) when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults. All cruises offer just a $100 deposit.
For more information about MSC Cruises, visit www.MSCCruisesUSA.com, call 877-665-4655, or contact a local travel professional.
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