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Five New Destinations Set for Crystal's 2009 Mediterranean Cruises

Trogir, Sinop and Kotor may sound like three characters in a bizarre fairytale, but they're actually the new offbeat dream destinations set for Crystal Cruises' 2009 Mediterranean cruises. Maiden calls to Kotor, Montenegro; Sinop, Turkey; Trogir, Croatia; Lipari, Italy; and Patmos, Greece, join more than 50 other destinations on twelve itineraries, ranging from seven to 14 days. With most cruises aboard the ultra-luxurious, award-winning Crystal Serenity, Crystal's Mediterranean season runs from May 23 to November 1. An array of promotional incentives is making Crystal's Mediterranean itineraries compelling in value as well as destination.

Mediterranean maiden calls include:

-- Kotor, Montenegro - Rising majestically above the Adriatic, this

UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its stunning panoramic

views and Old Town.

-- Lipari, Italy - The largest of the seven islands in Aeolian

archipelago, Lipari boasts an archeological museum park filled with

Greek and Roman ruins.

-- Sinop, Turkey - With its Black Sea location, Sinop was once a major

caravan route stop.

-- Patmos, Greece - Known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean, Patmos features

bleached beaches and secluded coves.

-- Trogir, Croatia - With a history dating back to the 3rd century BC,

Trogir is a veritable open-air museum, with venerable churches,

palaces and ramparts.

In 2009, Crystal Cruises features Mediterranean cruises through Western Europe, the Black Sea, and the Middle East. Hundreds of Crystal Adventures provide distinctive perspectives on the destinations.

Fares start at $3,535 per person, double occupancy. European Celebration Fares offer up to $1,500 savings off 11- and 12-day cruises. Guests booking most 2009 cruises by March 31 can also enjoy 20% off most 2010 cruises with Crystal's Save Now, Save Later promotion. The Crystal Family Memories Program encourages multi-generational reunions with one complimentary berth for every ten full-fare guests, as well as other perks. Crystal's Assurance Plan ensures price protection and offers reduced deposits and extended payment deadlines. For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625 or visit www.crystalcruises.com.

Top 10 Ways To Save On Luxury With Crystal Cruises In 2009

Crystal’s significant savings promotions range from upgraded and complimentary air travel to family incentives, extended land programs and dollars off.

The top 10 ways to save in 2009 include:

1. Save Now, Save Later

Guests booking and sailing on any 2009 Europe, transatlantic or Crystal Symphony Asia cruise can realize significant savings on these sailings, and also save 20% on virtually any 2010 voyage, excluding the World Cruise and its segments.

2. Asia Stateroom Upgrades and Penthouse Savings

Crystal is offering complimentary two-category stateroom upgrades and up to $2,000 per person for Penthouse accommodations with Crystal Symphony’s spring cruises in China & Japan and Southeast Asia. The two cruises between Hong Kong and Beijing also feature an inclusive three-night land stay in Beijing.

3. Free One-Way Air with Panama Canal Cruises

Guests originating in Los Angeles, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or Palm Beach air gateways on the February 16 or May 7 cruises between Los Angeles and Miami can fly for free one way.

4. Europe Celebration Savings

Crystal is offering savings of $1,500, $1,000 or $750 per person off nearly all 11-day Baltic and 12-day Mediterranean cruises, and half that off shorter European sailings, depending on accommodations selected. Savings also apply to Crystal Symphony’s September 3 port-filled transatlantic sailing and Crystal Serenity’s combination of two weeklong cruises in June.

5. Air Upgrades to Europe

Promotional business class air add-on fares start at just $799, one-way to the Baltic, and $899, one-way to the Mediterranean in conjunction with virtually all Baltic itineraries aboard Crystal Symphony, and Mediterranean voyages aboard Crystal Serenity, from June through August. Low premium economy upgrades are also available with Crystal Symphony’s Northern European itineraries between June and September.

6. Crystal Family Memories Program

Valid with virtually all of the line’s 2009 itineraries, the Crystal Family Memories Program offers one complimentary berth for every 10 full-fare berths, plus other perks like prepaid gratuities and credit toward a Crystal Private Adventure.

7. Value Collection Sailings

Save up to 50% on more than a dozen sailings of seven to 17 days through the Panama Canal, South America, the Mediterranean, Western Europe, New England and Canada, Caribbean and the Amazon, as well as Atlantic and Pacific Ocean crossings.

8. Crystal Assurance Plan

In combination with its existing price guarantee, Crystal is reducing cruise fare deposits – as low as 5% - deadlines and cancellation periods.

9. Combo Cruise Savings

Guests booking two or more cruises back-to-back, with the exception of World Cruise segments, can save up to 5% on the fare for each voyage.

10. Book 180 Days in Advance

All guests save 3.5% when they pay in full six months in advance.

Not only do returning Crystal cruisers automatically save between 4% and 4.5% on their next cruise, but they can enjoy additional savings that range from shipboard credits, gifts and parties to stateroom upgrades and an 11-day free cruise in a Crystal Penthouse. All guests who book a future cruise on board save an additional 4% to 4.5% off their next cruise.

Restrictions apply for air arrangements. The Business Class and Premium Economy air promotions are capacity controlled and subject to space availability. For more information and Crystal reservations, please contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Website: www.crystalcruises.com

Crystal Cruises Returns To Alaska for the First Time in Three Years

Crystal Cruises returns to Alaska for the first time since 2005 with a single early season itinerary departing Yokohama April 16, 2009 The 22-day voyage also marks the first time Crystal Serenity has ever visited the Great Land, with calls at Dutch Harbor, Kodiak, Seward and Ketchikan. Crystal Adventures will highlight the region's magnificent scenery and wildlife - taking guests zip lining through the Tongass National Forest, flightseeing above the Misty Fjords and yachting off Kodiak to view the region's wildlife.

New Alaska Crystal Adventures include:

· Ketchikan - Zip lining along a series of cables suspended between the tall spruce, hemlock and cedar tress bordering Tongass National Forest.

· Ketchikan - Flying above the spectacular Misty Fjords, spotting bears, timber wolves, seals, sea lions and whales en route.

· Kodiak - Exploring Abercrombie State Park with an expert naturalist pointing out the sounds of songbirds, eagles, puffins and gulls.

· Kodiak - Observing horned and tufted puffins, harbor seals, otter, sea lion and a variety of birds from a private yacht.

· Seward - Discovering preservation efforts of Alaska's one-of-kind ecosystem at one of the region's top research centers.

· Seward - Cruising across Resurrection Bay into the heart of Kenai Fjords National Park.

Guests will also be treated to generously expanded programming, which is totally unique to the World Cruise and its segments, including celebrity guest lecturers Richard Dreyfuss and Ed McMahon, as well as Crystal's exclusive Interactive Literary Review and language and music classes offered by Berlitz and Yamaha, respectively.

The 22-day itinerary departs from Tokyo en route to Los Angeles, calling at Otaru, Japan; Petropavolovsk, Russia; Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia; and San Francisco. The full 106-day "Pacific Circle Celebration" World Cruise departs Los Angeles on January 21 and is available in seven individual voyages ranging from 12 to 22 days. Cruise fares start at $11,160 per person, double occupancy.

Cunard Line

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Offers Historic Voyages from $745 per person

Queen Mary 2, the grandest ocean liner ever built and, since the retirement of QE2, the fastest passenger ship in the world, celebrates her fifth birthday on January 12, 2009. And 2009 fares for Transatlantic crossings start from just $745 per person.

To mark her fifth birthday, Queen Mary 2 will undertake a “lap of honor” around the UK departing from Southampton on October 10, 2009. This will be her first voyage around Britain.

For more information and to book a voyage aboard Queen Mary 2, consult your Travel Professional, call toll-free 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to www.cunard.com.

NCL Homeports Two Ships In New York With 2010-2011 Winter Deployment

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced its 2010-2011 winter deployment which includes a continued year-round commitment to Europe with Norwegian Jade sailing from Barcelona and the addition of Norwegian Jewel, joining Norwegian Gem, sailing from New York, giving guests the opportunity to choose from among NCL's newest ships, purpose-built for Freestyle Cruising.

NCL will continue its popular sailings to the Caribbean from New Orleans on the newly refurbished Norwegian Spirit and to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles on Norwegian Star. In addition, NCL has also released its 2010-2011 repositioning voyages, which include the Panama Canal, Pacific Coastal and Transatlantic. These cruises go on sale January 22, 2009.

--In Europe year-round, the 2,402-passenger Norwegian Jade will sail alternating 12- and nine-day cruises from its homeport of Barcelona, Spain. The 12-day Eastern Mediterranean sailings include the following ports of call: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey; an overnight in Alexandria, Egypt; and Valletta, Malta. The nine-day Canary Islands & Morocco sailings include stops in Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands: Funchal, Madeira; and Granada (Málaga), Spain. Since there is no port repetition between the two itineraries, they can be easily combined to create a port-rich 21-day European tour.

--The 2,376-passenger Norwegian Jewel homeports for the first time in New York, along with the 2,380-passenger Norwegian Gem; both ships will sail a series of ten-day Eastern Caribbean cruises with stops in San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; St. John's, Antigua; Philipsburg, St. Maarten and Tortola, British Virgin Islands; and seven-day Bahamas & Florida cruises with stops in Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida; Great Stirrup Cay (NCL's private island) and Nassau, Bahamas.

--Norwegian Spirit, which underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2008, returns to New Orleans sailing a series of 24 seven-day Exotic Western Caribbean cruises. Ports of call include: Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; and Belize City, Belize.

--Norwegian Star sails back to Los Angeles for a series of 24 seven-day Mexican Riviera cruises with stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Repositioning cruises in the 2010-2011 deployment include:

-- On April 10 (New York to Venice) and October 30 (Venice to New York), 2010, Norwegian Gem sails a 14-day Transatlantic with stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores; Lisbon, Portugal; Seville (Cádiz) and Granada (Málaga), Spain.

-- On April 10, 2010, Norwegian Pearl will sail a 14-day Panama Canal from Miami to Los Angeles. Ports of call include: Cartagena, Columbia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Huatulco, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and a daylight transit through the Panama Canal.

-- On April 11, 2010, Norwegian Jewel sails a 15-day Transatlantic from Miami to London (Dover), England. Ports of call include: Ponta Delgada, Azores; Lisbon Portugal; Vigo and La Coruña, Spain; Waterford, Ireland; and Guernsey, Channel Islands.

--On April 11, 2010, Norwegian Spirit embarks on a 12-day Caribbean Escape from New Orleans to Boston. Ports of call include: Costa Maya, Mexico; Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; Oranjestad, Aruba; Willemstand, Curacao; and Hamilton, Bermuda.

--On April 24, 2010, Norwegian Pearl sails from Los Angeles to Vancouver with stops in San Francisco, California; Astoria, Oregon; Victoria and Campbell River, British Columbia.

--On May 1, 2010, Norwegian Star repositions on a seven-day cruise from Los Angeles to Vancouver, British Columbia with stops in Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska through the Inside Passage.

--On September 8, 2010, Norwegian Jewel sails from London (Dover), England, to New York. Ports of call include: Lerwick, Shetland Islands; Thorshavn, Faroe Islands; Reykjavik, Iceland; St. John, Newfoundland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.

--On October 2, 2010, Norwegian Star sails on a seven-day British Colombia and U.S. West Coast cruise from Vancouver to Los Angeles. Ports of call include: Campbell River and Victoria, British Columbia; Astoria, Oregon; and San Francisco, California.

On October 10, 2010, Norwegian Dawn departs from New York to Miami on a 12-day Caribbean Escape with stops in Samana, Dominican Republic; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Belize City, Belize.

--On October 23, 2010, Norwegian Spirit sails a 15-day Caribbean Escape from Boston to New Orleans. Ports of call include: Samaná, Dominican Republic; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Cozumel, Mexico.

--On September 19, 2010, Norwegian Pearl sails a five-day Pacific Coastal from Vancouver to Los Angeles with stops in Astoria, Oregon and San Francisco, California.

Norwegian Star will sail four 14-day Panama Canal sailings from Miami to Los Angeles and Los Angeles to Miami on November 20 and December 4, 2010 and January 1 and January 15, 2011. Ports of call include: Cartagena, Columbia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Huatulco, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and a daylight transit through the Panama Canal.

To book one of these new itineraries, guests should contact a travel professional or NCL at 866-234-0292. Further information can be found online at www.ncl.com.

Oceania Cruises

Oceania Launches Savings On Select 2009 European and 2010 Winter Voyages

Oceania Cruises launched its largest promotion this month with unprecedented price reductions on more than 40 voyages. In celebration of the completion of its fifth year of business, the line is offering exceptional savings on its most alluring voyages in Europe, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South America, and the Caribbean. With savings of up to 72 percent%, travelers can enjoy the Oceania Cruises Experience for as little as $1,249 per guest. In addition, solo travelers may enjoy the Oceania Cruises Experience for a single supplement of only 25 percent and 3rd and 4th guests in a stateroom will receive an additional 50 percent reduction off of their cruise fare.

On select 2009 European Collection voyages, guests will receive Free Airfare, 2 For 1 Cruise Fares and an additional Price Reduction of $2,000 per stateroom on accommodation in categories G through A.

Applicable Sailings:

April 4, 2009 – Barcelona to Istanbul, 14 Days

May 31, 2009 – Rome to Istanbul, 12 Days

June 5, 2009 – Athens to Rome, 12 Days

July 23, 2009 – Athens to Istanbul, 12 Days

July 26, 2009 – Venice to Barcelona, 14 Days

August 4, 2009 – Istanbul to Rome, 12 Days

August 16, 2009 – Rome to Athens, 12 Days

August 23, 2009 – Istanbul to Athens, 12 Days

September 4, 2009 – Athens to Rome, 12 Days

September 9, 2009 – Istanbul to Athens, 12 Days

September 28, 2009 – Venice to Barcelona, 14 Days

October 12, 2009 – Barcelona to Athens, 10 Days

October 17, 2009 – Athens to Venice, 12 Days

October 17, 2009 – Venice to Istanbul, 14 Days

October 22, 2009 – Athens to Venice, 12 Days

October 29, 2009 – Athens to Istanbul 12 Days

November 3, 2009 – Venice to Rome, 12 Days

November 15, 2009 – Rome to Barcelona, 10 Days

Website: www.oceaniacruises.com

Oceania Cruises’ Suite Escapes Give-A-Way Travel Agent Promotion

As part of the line’s Celebration of Savings, Oceania Cruises is pleased to launch the Suite Escapes Give-A-Way for its travel agent partners. Every booking that an agent makes on one of the line's 18 selected European promotional voyages will be eligible for the drawing in which the winners will receive a complimentary cruise in a Penthouse Suite and round-trip Business Class airfare for themselves and a guest.

For each booking that is made on any one of the 18 eligible 2009 European Collection sail dates, the agent of record on the reservation will be entered into the drawing. The promotion runs through March 31st and one winner will be selected during the first week of February, March and April from the previous month’s bookings. The lucky winners will be announced via the dedicated online Travel Agent Center at http://Agent.OceaniaCruises.com.

Along with the Suite Escapes promotion, a limited number of $200 Bonus Commission certificates are available for new eligible bookings made on these voyages. Agents should call their Regional Sales Director or Agency Services at 800-531-5629, prompt #4, to request a certificate.

Eligible Suite Escapes Give-A-Way Sailings:

April 4, 2009 – Barcelona to Istanbul, 14 Days May 31, 2009 – Rome to Istanbul, 12 Days

June 5, 2009 – Athens to Rome, 12 Days July 23, 2009 – Athens to Istanbul, 12 Days

July 26, 2009 – Venice to Barcelona, 14 Days August 4, 2009 – Istanbul to Rome, 12 Days

August 16, 2009 – Rome to Athens, 12 Days August 23, 2009 – Istanbul to Athens, 12 Days

September 4, 2009 – Athens to Rome, 12 Days September 9, 2009 – Istanbul to Athens, 12 Days

September 28, 2009 – Venice to Barcelona, 14 Days October 12, 2009 – Barcelona to Athens, 10 Days

October 17, 2009 – Athens to Venice, 12 Days October 17, 2009 – Venice to Istanbul, 14 Days

October 22, 2009 – Athens to Venice, 12 Days October 29, 2009 – Athens to Istanbul 12 Days

November 3, 2009 – Venice to Rome, 12 Days November 15, 2009 – Rome to Barcelona, 10 Days

To reserve your clients’ Oceania Cruises Vacation, order brochures or for additional information, visit us at http://Agent.OceaniaCruises.com or call at 800-531-5658.

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises Announces 2010 Program Featuring New Itineraries

Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest rated and longest continually-sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, has announced an alluring menu of voyages for the m/s Paul Gauguin's 2010 season, along with Early Booking Savings of up to 45 percent plus Free Roundtrip Air between Los Angeles and Tahiti when booked by March 31, 2009. Reservations are now open for the season, which features 38 extraordinary itineraries ranging from seven to 15 nights, highlighting such exquisite destinations as Tahiti, the Society Islands, Tuamotus, the Cook Islands, Marquesas, Tonga, Fiji and New Zealand

The intimate 332-guest ship will add two new itineraries in 2010, including five 11-night adventures amidst the beautiful and culture-rich Cook Islands, as well as two exclusive 14-night cruises featuring New Zealand, Tonga and the Cook and Society Islands.

Highlights of the 2010 sailing season include:

-- Sixteen classic 7-night departures featuring Tahiti and Society

Islands;

-- Six 10-night and two 9-night voyages of Tuamotus and Society Islands;

-- Five 11-night Cook Islands adventures;

-- Four 14-night sailings featuring the Marquesas Islands;

-- In-depth 13- and 15-night discoveries of Fiji, Tonga and the Cook and

Society Islands;

-- Two exclusive 14-night cruises featuring New Zealand, Tonga and the

Cook and Society Islands

Special Departures accenting the 2010 schedule include:

-- The President's Cruise on January 6, 2010, where guests can sail with Paul Gauguin Cruises President David A. Giersdorf;

-- The Jean-Michel Cousteau Cruise, featuring environmental advocate and son of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, on May 22, 2010;

-- Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ocean Futures Society Ambassadors of the Environment Youth Program is available on all departures June through August, as well as December 18 and 27, 2010, introducing young travelers to the breathtaking natural wonders of French Polynesia -- perfect for families traveling during these months; and

-- In keeping with its longstanding tradition, the ship will embark on two special Holiday Cruises on December 18 and 27, 2010, where guests will savor a different kind of "White Christmas" on the white sand beaches of the Society Islands and Tuamotu Atolls.

Having recently enjoyed a multi-million dollar enhancement, the intimate, Polynesian-themed m/s Paul Gauguin features world-class cruise ship appointments, including private balconies in nearly 70 percent of suites and staterooms and an expanded al fresco dining experience. The spacious and elegantly adorned staterooms feature deluxe European linens, feather-down duvets, robes and cotton slippers as well as other amenities found only in the most luxurious of travel destinations.

When not relishing the lavish comforts of their individual staterooms, guests can pamper themselves in the onboard spa, enjoy the multiple dining venues, lounges, entertainment, casino, Internet area and Fitness Center, or at the newly-enhanced retractable watersports marina, enjoy complimentary windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing or optional scuba diving. .

Guests planning a vacation with Paul Gauguin Cruises can currently take advantage of several opportunities to save, including Early Booking Savings of up to 45 percent, representing savings from $2,500 to $18,650 per person, when booked by specified Early Booking Date. Further savings of $1,250 to $2,500 per couple are available on select sailings when booked by March 31, 2009 as a result of Free or Two-for-One Roundtrip Airfare between Los Angeles and Tahiti. Also, families planning a voyage on m/s Paul Gauguin may take advantage of the third person in stateroom sails free promotion when booked by March 31, 2009. All Early Booking Promotional Savings are capacity-controlled, and subject to availability at time of booking.

Reservations are being accepted now and guests are encouraged to book early for the best values, choices of departures and accommodations. Reservations must be made by March 31, 2009 to receive special air promotions from Los Angeles or the third person in stateroom sails free promotion. A new 68-page catalog detailing the m/s Paul Gauguin's superb collection of experiences is also now available. Guests should contact their Professional Travel Agent or call 1-800-848-6172 to reserve a cruise or request a brochure. For additional information, please visit http://www.pgcruises.com /.

About Paul Gauguin Cruises

Paul Gauguin Cruises operates the award-winning luxury cruise ship m/s Paul Gauguin, providing a luxury cruise experience tailored to the unparalleled wonders of Tahiti, French Polynesia and the South Pacific. The m/s Paul Gauguin was built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France. The ship is 513 feet long, 71 feet wide and has a draft of 16.9 feet. The ship can accommodate 332 guests with a staff of 215 and is one of the top Exclusive Charter and Incentive Group venues in the industry. The m/s Paul Gauguin has undergone more than $25 million in enhancements since its inaugural sail in 1998. The ship is currently sailing for Regent Seven Seas Cruises until January 2010.

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Announces Inaugural Itineraries Of ‘Silver Spirit’

Silversea has that its newest ultra-luxury ship, Silver Spirit, is set to debut in lavish style with a Grand Inaugural Voyage on January 21, 2010. On this extraordinary 91-day journey, dubbed "The Spirit of South America," Silver Spirit will sail from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles and twist back to New York on a fascinating itinerary highlighted by a visit to Rio de Janeiro in time for Carnaval, a journey around the end of the earth at Cape Horn, an in-depth exploration of the Mexican Riviera, a crossing of the Panama Canal and an unforgettable Statue of Liberty event in New York Harbor.

Silversea will begin accepting reservations on January 12. An area of the company's website (www.silversea.com) is now dedicated to Silver Spirit.

On the magnificent "Spirit of South America" odyssey, guests will visit more than 45 ports in over 20 different countries and island destinations across two continents, enjoying overnight stays in Fort Lauderdale, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Punta Arenas, Lima, Acapulco and Los Angeles. In addition, guests on the full voyage will be invited to attend the naming ceremony, a gala dinner event on the eve of departure with accommodations aboard ship, exclusive shoreside events in select ports of call, and a VIP evening at the Rio Carnival, not to mention special commemorative gifts and a $2,000 per suite onboard spending credit. A complimentary Business Class air upgrade is also available for guests who purchase Silversea's optional air program.

Fares for the full Grand Inaugural Voyage start at $39,187 per person, based on double occupancy, and include Extended Voyage Savings" of 5 percent -- plus enhanced Early Booking Incentive and new Extended Advance Payment Bonus discounts applicable to voyages in 2010. (The company plans to announce more details about these generous new savings options shortly.)

Other highlights of the inaugural itineraries include an 11-day Holiday Spirit maiden voyage (#5901) on December 23, 2009, sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon; a Maiden Crossing (#5001), departing January 3 from Lisbon for 16 fascinating days exploring the Atlantic and Caribbean islands before arriving in Fort Lauderdale; and a two-week grand Atlantic Crossing (#5011) to Southampton from New York on April 23.

After completing her inaugural season, Silver Spirit will spend the summer in the Mediterranean and then reposition to the Caribbean for fall and winter cruises.

The 36,000-ton vessel will indulge her 540 guests with the largest suites in the fleet -- 95% feature a private veranda -- and with one of the highest space-to-guest ratios at sea today, 67, providing 6,700 cubic feet of space per guest. The onboard décor will lend a sophisticated 1930s Art Deco ambience to the public spaces, highlights of which include an indoor/outdoor spa measuring no less than 8,300 square feet (770 square meters), three whirlpools (two adjacent to outdoor pool, one in spa area), enriching performances in The Show Lounge and a choice of six dining venues including Seishin, a Japanese restaurant, and the innovative Stars Supper Club, featuring live music, dancing and nightclub-style entertainment.

A new full-color, 36-page brochure showcasing Silver Spirit's Inaugural Season will be available in the coming weeks. To order a complimentary copy, visit www.silversea.com or call toll-free (877) 215-9986.

Silversea Offering Onboard Spending Credit For Limited Time On New Bookings

Silversea Cruises is introducing a $1,000 per suite "Onboard Spending Credit" promotion on select voyages in Alaska, Northern Europe and the Mediterranean this summer. The $500 per person (or maximum $1,000 per suite) Onboard Spending Credit is being offered for a limited time on new bookings made on or before March 31, 2009. The special promotion is available on the following:

ALASKA: Silver Shadow cruises departing May 28 through September 12 (Voyages 3912 - 3923).

NORTHERN EUROPE: Silver Cloud cruises departing May 30 through September 19 (Voyages 1911 - 1923).

MEDITERRANEAN: Silver Wind cruises departing April 15 through June 26 (Voyages 2911 - 2920) and Silver Whisper cruises departing May 19 through June 20 (Voyages 4912 - 4916).

To take advantage of the Onboard Spending Credit offer, the guest or travel agent must request promotional code WWSBC500 at the time of booking.

For example, the Onboard Spending Credit is available on Silver Wind's May 14, 7-day Mediterranean cruise (#2915) sailing from Barcelona to Nice with calls in Valencia, Corsica, Livorno (overnight stay) and Antibes. Promotional cruise fares start at $3,196 per person -- a savings of 50% -- plus free roundtrip economy air transportation is also available from select U.S. and Canadian gateway cities.

The Onboard Spending Credit is being launched simultaneously with the introduction of new branding and other enhancements to the line's shore excursions. The changes have been created to emphasize the new flexibility, unique qualities and personalized service that characterize the tours. Under the new umbrella name of "Silver Shore," the optional tour programs include:

** Silver Shore Excursions -- intimate and rewarding small-group touring.

** Silver Shore Collection -- unique and exclusive in-depth explorations of local history and culture.

** Silver Shore Expedition -- adventurous and educational tours for the active explorer.

** Silver Shore Concierge -- during the cruise, the Tour Manager and, on many sailings, the new Destination Specialist (a position created in conjunction with the upgraded Silver Shore programming) are available to assist with knowledgeable suggestions, personalized planning and hassle-free coordination of all private, independent touring, including sightseeing, sporting activities, and securing behind-the-scenes or after-hours access to exclusive designer shops, museums, cathedrals, and more.

Starting in the next few months, the Silver Shore Concierge service will also be available in advance of sailing. The company will announce more details about this enhanced service at a later date.

** Silver Shore Privato -- private car service that can be reserved on board or in advance of sailing via Silversea.com/MyVoyage.

Guests might choose to apply their Onboard Spending Credit toward a "Silver Shore Privato" tour of fascinating St. Petersburg. They'll spend the day exploring the city's history, opulent palaces, and museums at their own pace, in a private, air-conditioned car with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Or, in Alaska, they might use their credit toward an exhilarating "Silver Shore Collection" air adventure over the spectacular Misty Fjords by private aircraft, or use it to explore Juneau's glacier-carved fjords at their own leisure aboard a private catamaran with personalized itinerary. These are just a few of the exciting optional Silver Shore adventures that await guests this summer.

Windstar Cruises

Windstar Extends Its Season of Special Offers

Windstar has extended its Winter Sails Season Offer giving travel professionals a $50 American Express gift check upon final payment for 2009 cruises booked with a deposit between December 2008 and February 2009. Travel professionals must mention "Windstar Winter Sails Offer" when placing a booking with Windstar to receive the $50 American Express gift check. The $50 American Express gift check will be mailed to travel professionals after final payment has been received by Windstar for the cruise booking. Offer valid for bookings with deposits made between December 1, 2008 and February 28, 2009.

Windstar is extending its 50 percent reduction on cruise deposits on all new bookings made now through February 28, 2009, for any 2009 sailing that is not within final payment requirement. The program allows guests between now and February 28, 2009, to make a deposit of $375 per person, instead of $750 per person, within three days of booking a Windstar cruise to secure a reservation for 2009 sailings that are outside of the final payment period. The remaining deposit is due March 31, 2009, or 90 days prior to sailing, whichever comes first.

For travel professionals who book a new group of five full-fare guests on select 2009 sailings on Windstar by February 28, 2009, they receive a complimentary group tour conductor credit on the same sailing.

The applicable 2009 sailings are:

-- Wind Spirit Sailings: 5/9, 6/20-7/25, 8/8-8/29, 10/31, 11/7, 12/12

-- Wind Star Sailings: 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 6/6, 6/13, 7/4, 7/18-8/29, 10/24,

10/31, 12/5, 12/12

-- Wind Surf Sailings: 4/19, 4/26, 5/10, 5/25, 5/31, 6/7, 6/21-11/2,

11/22-12/13

The offer applies to all agencies and is combinable with pre-approved group rates. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/programs and is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at the discretion of Windstar. Valid only on new groups set up by February 28, 2009. A maximum of ten groups per agency is allowed. Tour conductor credit is based on average cruise fare tariff paid by group guests, excluding non-discountable amounts and taxes with credit applied toward every sixth guest. A maximum of four tour conductor credits are available on Wind Surf and a maximum of two tour conductor credits are available on Wind Spirit and Wind Star. To set up their group booking, travel agents should contact Windstar Reservations at 1-800-258-7245.

Up to 50 Percent Savings on Select 2009 Europe Sailings

Windstar guests can enjoy savings of up to 50 percent on select 2009 European cruises departing April through November offering the history, culture, charm and grandeur of some of the most exciting places in the world. Wind Spirit and Wind Star itineraries include sailings between Athens and Venice, Istanbul and Athens, Rome and Barcelona, and Barcelona and Lisbon. Wind Surf itineraries include sailings between Barcelona and Rome, Rome and Nice, Venice to Venice, Rome to Rome, Barcelona and Nice, Rome and Venice, and Barcelona to Lisbon.

The offer applies only to select 2009 Europe sailings. Seven-day sailings start at $1,799 per person, double occupancy. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/programs and is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn or modified at the discretion of Windstar. Taxes are additional.

Family Offer on European Sailings

Windstar is offering special family rates on summer European sailings aboard Wind Surf. Families who book one full-fare stateroom on Wind Surf sailings departing June 7 through August 30, 2009, will receive a second stateroom for family members on the same sailing at 50 percent off per person. European cruises offer families the chance to experience together some of the most exciting and historical places in the world at values superior to land-based vacations. Wind Surf's 7-day summer European itineraries include: Venice to Venice, Venice to Rome, Rome to Nice, Nice to Rome, Rome to Barcelona, Barcelona to Nice and Rome to Venice.

Wind Surf provides families with entertaining activities on board and on land. Wind Surf features an outdoor pool and fitness room. The ship is also equipped with a water sports platform for complimentary waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing and kayaking in selected ports when the ship is at anchor and is subject to weather conditions and local restrictions. Other amenities include board games, books, an expansive DVD movie collection and Apple iPods for check out. On land, Wind Surf offers a variety of shore excursions in each destination to please any traveler.

European cruise rates start at $2,249 per person, based on double occupancy. Space is limited, so guests are encouraged to book early in order to take advantage of the offer. Families are considered two adults and two children between 2 and 18 years of age. Rates are capacity controlled and can be removed at any time. Taxes are additional. The family offer expires March 31, 2009.

Windstar Suspends Fuel Surcharge

Windstar announced its suspension of fuel surcharges on all sailings departing after January 1, 2009, due to declining fuel prices. Windstar's fuel surcharge applied only to sailings through March 31, 2009. Windstar will automatically refund the fuel surcharge to guests in the form of a shipboard credit to use during their sailing for those sailings departing between January 1 and March 31, 2009. Windstar reserves the right to impose fuel surcharges if fuel prices escalate.

For more information including rates and itineraries contact a professional travel agent or call Windstar at 1-800-258-7245 or visit http://www.windstarcruises.com.

May 17 Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix Cruise On ‘Wind Surf’

Windstar Cruises offers a special eight-day cruise aboard the elegant 312-guest Wind Surf departing May 17, 2009, from Nice, France, featuring the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival and the thrill of the Monaco Grand Prix race. Guests will overnight in Cannes, France during the star-studded Cannes Film Festival and spend three nights in Monaco during the prestigious Formula One Grand Prix race. The cruise also visits St. Tropez, France and San Remo, Italy. Rates begin at $2,999 per person, double occupancy for this sailing.

Two exclusive Windstar shore excursions are offered in Monte Carlo -- the Monaco 67e Grand Prix Package for racing fans or the Monaco Styling and Shopping Package for those interested in fashion, style and shopping.

Monaco 67e Grand Prix Package

Guests who wish to attend the Grand Prix may purchase the Monaco 67e Grand Prix Package Tour, which begins on Friday, May 22 and ends on Sunday, May 24, 2009. The package includes a private transfer to the luxurious L'Hermitage for an exclusive cocktail party overlooking Monaco's Marina and Royal Palace with open bar, original Monegasque canapés and live music. A lavish dinner with wine pairings and live music follows. Guests also receive entrance to the renowned Grand Casino and an exclusive gift package of Bushnell binoculars, official 67e Grand Prix de Monaco program, official Club Ticket holder, souvenir hat and souvenir jacket.

On Saturday, guests tender to the pier in Monaco to take their seats in Tribune K reserved section of the Formula One Grand Prix time trials. That evening an exclusive private cocktail reception will be held followed by a Grand Prix private dinner on board Wind Surf.

Sunday morning guests enjoy a private Grand Prix brunch on board the ship followed by a thrilling day of viewing the final Grand Prix race from the same track-side reserved seats. Rates for the limited 3-day shore excursion package is $2,600 per person and must be pre-booked at http://www.windstarcruises.com/.

Monaco Styling and Shopping Package

Windstar also offers a Monaco Styling and Shopping Package May 22-24, 2009. The package includes a private transfer to L'Hermitage for an exclusive cocktail party overlooking Monaco's Marina and Royal Palace with open bar, original Monegasque canapés and live music. A lavish dinner with wine pairings and live music follows. Guests also receive entrance to the renowned Grand Casino and an exclusive gift package of a jacket, scarf and exclusive shopping tote.