The world awaits! There is so much to experience and enjoy on your vacation at sea.
Europe!
CRYSTAL CRUISES. When you sail aboard a Crystal Cruises’ 6-star vessel, your vision of Europe – from the Baltics to the Mediterranean – is certain to be “crystal” clear. And right now, Crystal Cruises is showcasing three value-added itineraries that include a $100-per-stateroom shipboard credit and prepaid gratuities. From the quaint capitals of Scandinavia to historic St. Petersburg, you can see and do it all aboard the stunning Crystal Symphony and its 11-day Baltic Treasures cruise. Departing June 30, 2009, you’ll sail Stockholm to Copenhagen, with three days/two nights in St. Petersburg and an overnight stay in Copenhagen. “Cabaret at Sea” is the theme. If your “vision” of Europe is the Mediterranean, then you will want to take advantage of these two delightful cruises aboard the magnificent Crystal Serenity: 12-day Byzantine Accolades sailing July 28, 2009 or the 12-day Red Carpet Riviera itinerary departing August 21, 2009. The Byzantine Accolades cruise sails Venice to Athens and includes an overnight stay in both Venice and Istanbul. Cruise theme is “Emerging Artists.” The Red Carpet Riviera itinerary features overnight stays in Monte Carlo and Venice, with “Film & Theatre Festival” as its theme. Crystal also showcases its Crystal Cruises Creative Learning Institute – an engaging, enriching and enhancing program that “brings out the best in you by bringing you the best instruction available at sea.” Program and lecture offerings include Arts & Entertainment, Business & Technology, Lifestyle, Wellness, Wine & Food. Please call us now to learn more about these superb amenities, exceptional values and wonderful cruise vacations. When you sail with Crystal Cruises . . . the difference is “crystal” clear.
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. Together with our partner, Holland America Line, we are pleased to share with you some exciting, innovative and short European cruise holidays aboard their newest signature-class vessel, the ms Eurodam. Beginning in July, you can enjoy 2-4-day itineraries sailing from Copenhagen to Dover (London), that include such fascinating ports as Oslo, Amsterdam, Brussels or Cherbourg. Onboard this superb ship, look forward to enjoying Holland America’s new As you Wish™ dining experience that offers options to suit every taste. Shore excursions include off-the-beaten track explorations as well as Signature Collection private-car touring. Don’t miss this chance to experience the best of Europe while enjoying a brief respite from our everyday demands and challenges. Of course, longer itineraries are certainly available, and we have all those details as well. We look forward to making sure you experience Holland America’s warm and award-winning style of service “that is never in the way and never out of reach.”
Holland
America Line is also leading the way with new and exciting innovative programs
designed to not only entertain but educate. Known as “edutainment,” these
programs are being introduced as part of the line’s ongoing $200 million
Signature of Excellence initiative. As we look for more enriching and rewarding
experiences and activities, Holland America Line is meeting – and exceeding – our
request with its new Explorations Team – comprised of event staff with
specific, niche experiences ranging from technology to travel. One of the
most popular programs is their Culinary Arts Center program. Presented by
Food & Wine Magazine, this groundbreaking program integrates one’s
love for fine food and wine with informative lectures and actual hands-on
cooking classes presented by award-winning chefs and culinary staff members.
Additionally, you can learn “tricks of the trade” and try your
hand at preparing special dishes that are popular local favorites of the
ports you will visit. Also available now, in addition to a variety of exceptional
Kids/Tweens/Teens programs, is HAL’s Kids Culinary Workshops, designed
to teach young people the basics in cooking techniques. For more information
about these and other superb programs and activities for both adults and
children/teens, please give us a call.
OCEANIA CRUISES. The
Mediterranean has long held numerous advantages over other cruising destinations
because of its diversity of cultures, people, languages, temperate climate
and history. All in all, 21 enticing and intriguing countries call the
Med “home.” Together with one of our preferred travel partners,
Oceania Cruises, we’re showcasing the best of the best that this
region of Europe, Africa and Asia has to offer with a variety of Mediterranean
itineraries from which to choose. Once onboard, you will quickly realize
why Oceania is touted as the “Best value in luxury cruising.” Each
of their mid-sized ships resembles a fine, boutique hotel where your every
request is met with highly personalized service, yet you can feel completely
comfortable and at ease. This warmth and intimacy is further enhanced by
the ship’s -liberating country club-casual ambiance and dress code – no
need for tuxedos or gowns. In addition, with open seating in four distinctive
restaurants, you are free to dine when, where and with whom you please.
It’s important to note that Oceania Cruises is celebrating their
fifth anniversary in 2009 by offering you an additional $2,000 savings
and complimentary air fare (select gateways) on a variety of voyages. We
think you’ll agree: These are exceptional value-added amenities.
Indeed, you have a lot to look forward to as we work together to plan your
upcoming Oceania Cruises’ journey through “Timeless Lands.”
PRINCESS
CRUISES®. A
stunning new gem has just taken to the high seas: Princess Cruises’® Ruby
Princess[sm]. Launched just this last November, this 3,070-guest vessel
was christened by the celebrity couple Trista and Ryan Sutter from ABC’s
hit show, The Bachelorette. In keeping with the launch’s “romantic
milestones” theme, Princess helped the duo celebrate their fifth
wedding anniversary! Onboard, get ready to enjoy a host of new shipboard
services and special features designed to provide you with the widest array
of delightful options to customize your cruise vacation, such as . . .
the Wheelhouse Bar Pub lunch. On sea days look forward to an authentic
English-style pub serving traditional fare. New and/or expanded enrichment
programs include Scholarship@Sea, the Art of Entertaining, Navigation@Sea,
Mixology@Sea, and History@Sea. And for those of us eager to get into the
act, a variety of new audience-participation events will debut such as
Love Boat Legends, Oceans of Talent and The Wake Up Show. Youngsters are
included, too, with such new programs and activities as a Wizards Academy – an
exclusive presentation from the award-winning California Science Center – that
offers children the chance to explore the connection between science and
magic.
Presently, we are featuring three special Mediterranean sailings aboard this
fabulous new ship with exclusive American Express value-added amenities ranging
from $75-$100-per-stateroom shipboard credit and a complimentary bottle of
wine.
• 12-day sailing, Venice/Rome (Voyage R921) – departing June 9, 2009.
Fares from $3,648 per person* for a balcony stateroom.
• 12-day sailing, Barcelona/Venice (Voyage R924) – departing July
15, 2009. Fares from $3,598 per person* for a balcony stateroom.
• 12-day sailing, Barcelona/Venice (Voyage R928) – departing September
1, 2009. Fares from $3,548 per person* for a balcony stateroom.
(*Additional stateroom categories are available. Fares are based on double
occupancy, cruise only, and inventory controlled. Additional restrictions may
apply.) Please call us for details and to make reservations. Princess Cruises
is one of the best-known names in cruising and a leader recognized world-wide.
REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES. This year . . . the Baltics. Together with our partner Regent Seven Seas Cruises, we invite you to experience this vibrant, intriguing and storied region of the world that includes a journey through some of the most captivating and historic capitals on earth – and all to be enjoyed with many value-added amenities. Aboard the 700-guest all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager – recognized as one of the top cruise ships in the world you can look forward to superb, spacious accommodations, four main dining venues, the relaxing full-service Carita of Paris Spa and Salon, delightful entertainment, exceptional programs and activities such as the Club Mariner Youth Program, complimentary computer classes, “Spotlight” Sailings, Le Cordon Bleu Workshops and simply impeccable service. We encourage you to call us now about two special 7-day sailings departing July 31 and August 21, 2009. The itinerary is Stockholm to Copenhagen for the July 31st departure, with fares beginning at $6,395 (ppdo). The August 21st itinerary is Copenhagen to Stockholm, with fares beginning at $5,550 (ppdo). Both itineraries call on the intriguing ports of Tallinn, St. Petersburg (two nights), Helsinki and Visby, and both sailings also include complimentary roundtrip economy air from select U.S. gateways. Additionally, as part of the American Express® Mariner Club group, you will enjoy the benefits of a personal host, a complimentary shoreside event, and an exclusive cocktail reception. Also included in your fare: All shipboard gratuities, complimentary beverages, including select wines and spirits served throughout the ship, complimentary in-suite bar set up upon embarkation, complimentary 24-hour room service and your refrigerator stocked with soft drinks, beer and bottled water all replenished daily. Please call us now about these and other exceptional values for cruising Europe’s “Timeless Lands.”
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