Carnival Cruise Lines

‘Carnival Splendor’ To Offer Line’s Northern Europe Cruise Program In 2008
Carnival Cruise Lines’ new 113,300-ton Carnival Splendor—representing a new class of vessel with a host of innovations including exclusive new “spa staterooms” that surround a luxurious 21,000-square-foot health and wellness center—will debut in July 2008 operating the line’s first-ever Northern European cruise program. These 12-day Northern Europe voyages, which will operate July 13 – Aug. 30, 2008, will offer guests a diversity of shoreside experiences with visits to historic, centuries-old cities in Denmark, Germany, Finland, Russia, Estonia, and The Netherlands. 
Following the Northern European voyages, Carnival Splendor will operate a unique 12-day London-to-Rome cruise Sept. 11, 2008, then sail on a series of 12-day Mediterranean voyages September 23 to October 17, 2008.
Carnival Splendor will be the second Carnival ship deployed in Europe next year, joining the Carnival Freedom which will operate a program of 12-day Mediterranean cruises May-October 2008.
Also included in Carnival Splendor’s 2008 inaugural season will be a 16-day transatlantic voyage departing Rome Oct. 29, as well as a series of seven-day Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale commencing Nov. 22, 2008.  A special one-time four-day eastern Caribbean cruise will depart from Fort Lauderdale Nov. 17, 2008.
-- Carnival Splendor is slated to debut July 13, 2008, with a 12-day Northern Europe cruise departing from London (Dover) – the first of five voyages within the program.  Other departure dates include July 25 and August 6, 18 and 30, 2008. Featured ports on these voyages include Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany; Helsinki, Finland; St. Petersburg, Russia (two-day call); Tallin, Estonia; and Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Guests will have the opportunity to experience and explore a spectacular variety of historical and cultural attractions including St. Petersburg’s extraordinary palaces, Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, Amsterdam’s Vincent Van Gogh Museum, and Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens just to name just a few.  
-- Following its Northern Europe cruises, Carnival Splendor will operate on a special one-time 12-day western Mediterranean cruise departing London (Dover) September 11, 2008, and arriving Rome (Civitavecchia) September 23, 2008. The voyage includes port calls to Le Havre (Paris), France; Vigo, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Malaga and Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy.
-- Carnival Splendor will then operate one Grand Mediterranean and two Mediterranean & Greek Isles cruises round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia) September 23 – October 17, 2008.  The 12-day Grand Mediterranean cruise will depart September 23, 2008, and call at Naples and Venice (two-day call), Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Messina, Sicily; Barcelona, Spain; Cannes, France; and Livorno, Italy. 
-- The two 12-day Mediterranean & Greek Isles cruises will depart October 5 and 17, 2008, calling at Naples, Italy; Marmaris, Izmir (Ephesus) and Istanbul, Turkey, with scenic cruising of the Dardanelles; Athens (Piraeus) and Katakolon, Greece; and Livorno, Italy, as well as an overnight call in Rome (Civitavecchia).
-- Following its Mediterranean/Greek Isles cruises, Carnival Splendor will sail on a 16-day transatlantic crossing that will depart Rome on October 29 and arrive Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 14, 2008.  Ports of call include Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Malaga, Spain; Funchal (Madeira), Portugal; and St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles.
-- Carnival Splendor will operate a series of ten seven-day exotic eastern Caribbean voyages from that port beginning November 22, 2008.  These Caribbean voyages will call at four tropical ports – Casa de Campo/La Romana, Dominican Republic; St. Thomas/St. John, U.S.V.I.; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Nassau, The Bahamas, each of which offers beautiful beaches and excellent water sports opportunities.
As the first in a new class of “Fun Ships,” Carnival Splendor will offer a host of innovative on-board features and facilities, highlighted by a 21,000-square-foot health and fitness center, which will feature Carnival’s first  elaborate thermal suite and thalassotherapy pool covered by a glass dome.  Surrounding the facility will be 68 exclusive “spa staterooms”—a first for Carnival.
Guests in spa staterooms will have exclusive entry access to the adjacent spa facilities and will receive a wide array of special offerings including priority spa appointments, unlimited use of the thermal suite and thalassotherapy pool, complimentary fitness classes and other amenities. 
Its family-friendly facilities will include a water spray park on Lido Deck, along with a two-level 5,500-square-foot children’s play area – the largest in the Carnival fleet, part of the line’s “Camp Carnival” program — along with a teen club featuring a dance floor, DJ and high-tech sound and lighting system, part of Carnival’s “Club O2” program.
A comprehensive golf program with opportunities to play top European and Caribbean courses will also be available. Of the ship’s 1,503 spacious staterooms, more than 60 percent will offer an ocean view or private balcony – ideal for scenic European cruising.
Carnival will begin accepting reservations for Carnival Splendor’s various European and Caribbean departures on Thursday, May 10, 2008.  Prices for the 12-day Northern Europe cruises begin at $1,299 per person, based on double occupancy; rates for the 12-day Mediterranean cruises start at $1,249 per person; the 16-day transatlantic crossing starts at $849 per person and seven-day Caribbean cruises begin at $469 per person.  The special one-time cruise from Fort Lauderdale begins at $239 per person. Special discounts for third and fourth guests staying in the same stateroom, along with round-trip air supplements from a variety of North American gateways, are also available.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit www.carnival.com/splendor.

4th Annual Mind/Body Cruise On Carnival Conquest In December
Carnival Cruise Lines, Shape and Men’s Fitness magazine have partnered to sponsor the fourth annual “Mind/Body Cruise”  to be held aboard the Carnival Conquest, December 2 to 9, 2007. The seven-day cruise aboard the 2,974-passenger Fun Ship will operate round-trip from Galveston, Texas, and call at Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, and offer guests a rejuvenating experience through a variety of fitness, nutritional, and wellness classes and seminars.
In addition to fitness and relaxation classes that include an energetic aerobic workout to the sound of live drums or a daily sunset meditation session on the ship’s Lido Deck, the Mind/Body Cruise offers interesting and informative cooking demonstrations and nutritional workshops, all hosted by renowned personal trainers, and nutrition and health experts.
Classes and other programming for the “Mind/Body Cruise” will be conducted by leading experts who will also be on hand for personal, one-on-one consultations and Q&A sessions. Participating experts include:
Jacqui Stafford- Recognized as a leading authority on beauty, style and fashion, Stafford is an executive director at Shape magazine where she writes a monthly fashion column and has made countless TV appearances on such shows as NBC’s “Today” show, ABC’s “The View” and “The Tyra Banks Show.”
Teri Hanson- a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for more than 20 years, Hanson is assistant fitness editor for Weider Publications, contributing to such magazines as “Shape,” “Natural Health” and “Fit Pregnancy.” She is also the star of Shape’s soon-to-be released Yoga DVD “Long Lean and Strong.” 
Jon Giswold- is best known for his work in the country’s most prominent fitness clubs. He currently teaches group exercise classes at Reebok/Sports Club New York and other locations.
Jeffrey Scott- A Reebok University global master trainer and an international fitness presenter, Scott is known for his creative choreography and a strong athletic influence. He has starred in more than 20 fitness videos and has made numerous television appearances including NBC’s “Today” show.
Kent and Maria Burden- Authors of the award-winning book, “Yin Yang Fitness: The Whole Package of Health” and creators of a series of mind and body DVDs, the Burdens have made numerous appearances on television programs both in the U.S. and U.K.
Misty Tripoli- Tripoli is a Nike Elite Instructor and one of the world’s most innovative and engaging fitness instructors, dance choreographers and personal trainers. She is known for her revolutionary and energetic fitness classes, and has been featured in several fitness magazines and television programs.
Jim Stoppani, Ph.D. - Stoppani received his doctorate in exercise physiology from the University of Connecticut. He currently serves as senior science editor for Muscle & Fitness, Muscle & Fitness Hers and Flex magazine.
Carnival is currently accepting reservations for the upcoming “Mind/Body Cruise” aboard Carnival Conquest.  Prices begin at $659 per person based on double occupancy and include all “Mind/Body Cruise” activities. Participants must reference fare code CSSH when making the reservation.
For additional information and reservations, call 1-800-327-9501 (individual) or 1-800-327-5782 (groups) or visit the line’s travel agent Internet portal, www.bookccl.com.

Carnival Ecstasy Returns From 35-Day Drydock Refurbished
The Ecstasy’s extensive 35-day refurbishment included expansive new facilities for children and teens, a 1,200-square-foot conference center, an updated Lido restaurant and gift shop, a completely renovated Spa Carnival facility, new art and photo galleries, and a nine-hole miniature golf course, all of which are part of "Evolutions of Fun," the cruise industry’s most ambitious ship refurbishment and product enhancement initiative focusing on the line’s eight Fantasy-class vessels.
The Ecstasy’s multimillion-dollar refurbishment also included the renovation of its 1,026 staterooms which now feature flat-panel televisions, new wall coverings, and updated bathrooms. Future "Evolutions of Fun" initiatives include expansive new children’s water parks, a new design style and features for the pool areas, and the creation of the "Serenity" adults-only deck area.

The Ecstasy sails year-round from the Port of Galveston on four- and five-day cruises to Mexico. Four-day cruises depart Thursdays and call at Cozumel, while five-day voyages depart Mondays and Saturdays and visit Cozumel and Progreso/Yucatan.
For additional information and reservations, call 1-800-327-9501 (individual) or 1-800-327-5782 (groups) or visit the line's travel agent Internet portal, www.bookccl.com.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises Sets Sail for the Caribbean in Winter 2008-2009
Travelers wishing to spend next winter in the sunny Caribbean can trade their parkas for pina coladas and snow shovels for snorkels, with Celebrity Cruises' latest slate of 2008 and 2009 cruises, which open for sale today.
Holiday sailings for Celebrity Century include a five-night Western Caribbean itinerary roundtrip from Miami on December 24, 2008, with stops in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and George Town, Grand Cayman, and on December 29 out of Miami, another five-night sailing that will call on Key West and George Town. Celebrity Century will sail alternating four-night and two different five- night Western Caribbean voyages roundtrip from Miami from December 2008 through April 2009.
Celebrity Constellation will sail an 11-night Bermuda and Caribbean cruise on October 30, 2008, from Cape Liberty, New Jersey, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The first stop is an overnight stay in Kings Wharf, Bermuda, before the ship continues on to Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Oranjestad, Aruba; and Labadee, Haiti.
Celebrity Constellation will sail a series of alternating ten- and 11-night "Ultimate Caribbean" itineraries roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale from November 2008 through March 2009. Stops on the 10-night voyages are Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; and Philipsburg. On the 11-night sailings, Celebrity Constellation will visit varying ports that include George Town; Oranjestad; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal Pier, Panama; Cozumel, Mexico; and Puerto Limon, Costa Rica.
Celebrity Galaxy will sail ten- and 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises roundtrip out of San Juan, Puerto Rico, from December 2008 through April 2009. Stops on the 10-night voyages include Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Philipsburg; Castries; Bridgetown; St. George's, Grenada; Willemstad, Curacao; and Oranjestad. On the 11-night sailings, Celebrity Galaxy will stop at Oranjestad; Willemstad; St. George's; Bridgetown; Castries; Roseau, Dominica; Basseterre; and Tortola.
From December 2008 through April 2009, Celebrity Summit will sail seven- night Southern Caribbean voyages roundtrip from San Juan, stopping in Philipsburg; Roseau; St. George's; Kralendijk, Bonaire; and Oranjestad.
For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111 or visit www.celebritycruises.com .

Celebrity Cruises Opens Transatlantic Cruise Bookings
Travelers wanting to "cross the pond" in the comfortable sophistication of a Celebrity Cruises vessel have eight dates from which to choose. Today, the top-rated line opened bookings for transatlantic voyages in 2008. Transatlantic bookings are largely grouped to take place in the spring and fall of next year.
Spring 2008
-- Celebrity Summit will sail a 12-night eastbound transatlantic itinerary departing San Juan, Puerto Rico on March 29, 2008, arriving in Southampton, England on April 10, with stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores; Vigo and Gijon, Spain; and La Rochelle and Cherbourg, France.
-- Celebrity Constellation will sail a 13-night eastbound transatlantic itinerary out of          Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 11, 2008, arriving in Harwich, England on April 24, with an overnight stay in King’s Wharf, Bermuda, and stops in Cork, Ireland; and Brest, Normandy, and Cherbourg, France.
-- Celebrity Quest, the 710-guest ship joining the line’s fleet in October 2007, will sail a 14-night transatlantic eastbound itinerary departing Miami, Florida on April 12, 2008 and arriving in Civitavecchia, Italy on April 26. During the voyage, Celebrity Quest will call on Ponta Delgada, Azores; Malaga, Alicante, and Menorca, Spain; and Bonifacio, Corsica.
-- The recently revitalized Celebrity Century will sail a 14-night eastbound transatlantic itinerary out of Miami, Florida on April 28, 2008, arriving in Amsterdam, Holland on May 12, calling on Nassau, Bahamas before an overnight stay in King’s Wharf, Bermuda, and additional stops in Cornwall, England; Paris, France; and Dover, England.
Fall 2008
-- Celebrity Constellation will sail a 14-night westbound transatlantic itinerary departing Barcelona, Spain on September 9, 2008, arriving in Cape Liberty, New Jersey on September 23. Ports of call include Malaga, Spain; Marrakech, Morocco; and Cadiz, Spain before an overnight stay in Lisbon, Portugal, and additional stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores and St. John’s, Newfoundland.
-- Celebrity Summit will sail a 14-night westbound transatlantic itinerary out of Barcelona, Spain on November 29, 2008, arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 13, with stops in Malaga, Spain; Madeira, Portugal; Lanzarote, Tenerife, and La Palma, Canary Islands; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
-- Celebrity Century will sail a 14-night westbound transatlantic itinerary out of Barcelona, Spain on December 1, 2008, arriving in Miami, Florida on December 15, with stops in Cartagena, Spain; Gibraltar; Marrakech and Agadir, Morocco; and Lanzarote and La Palma, Canary Islands.
-- Celebrity Galaxy will sail a 14-night westbound transatlantic itinerary departing Civitavecchia, Italy on December 5, 2008, arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 19, with calls on Marrakech and Agadir, Morocco; Lanzarote, Tenerife, and Santa Cruz, Canary Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
-- Celebrity also opened bookings today for an 11-night Bermuda and Caribbean repositioning cruise on Celebrity Constellation, departing Cape Liberty, New Jersey on October 30, 2008, arriving in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 10, with an overnight stay in King's Wharf, Bermuda and stops in Philipsburg, St. Marten; Oranjestad, Aruba; and Labadee, Haiti.
For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111 or visit www.celebritycruises.com.

Expanded Activities To Enhance Celebrity’s Mediterranean & Baltic Sailings
Guests on Celebrity Cruises’ Mediterranean and Baltic voyages soon will have the opportunity to delight in the rich cultures of Europe without even disembarking the ship. In June, the top-rated line will introduce Passaporto di Europa, its newly expanded, Europe-themed onboard activities program. Designed to enhance guests’ experience on sea days – days spent traveling from one port to another – and in the evenings throughout the cruise, Passaporto di Europa will offer numerous entertainment-, shopping- and dining-related activities based solely on several cultural activities of Europe.  
Highlights of the Passaporto di Europa program on Mediterranean sailings include the following activities:
-- In France: Pasta meets panache in a friendly cook-off between onboard culinary staff proudly representing Italy and France, where guests take sides and cheer on their hosts; a wine and cheese fair gives guests a taste of two of France’s most popular exports.
-- In Italy: Carnevale di Venezia replicates the famous St. Mark’s Square event when the ship’s pool deck is transformed into a real “piazza,” complete with music, food, a mask-making festival for guests, a gondola race, and the traditional flight of the dove.
-- In Spain: A culinary demonstration featuring Paella and Sangría-making lessons, samples and take-home recipes in a taste of Spain.
-- In Greece: Dining under the Santorini Stars offers a candlelight, taverna-style dining experience with Greek food and authentic entertainment; followed by “Opa!,” an on-deck festival featuring music, food, dancing, bedsheets-as-tunics, photographs with Celebrity’s own Zeus and Athena, and a “Venus and Apollo of the Voyage” competition.
-- A Mediterranean street fair offers guests the chance to purchase Mediterranean crafts and gifts, Lladró figurines and Italian glass onboard while enjoying gourmet foods, music and a distinctly Mediterranean ambience.
On Baltic sailings, highlights include:
-- In Germany: Oktoberfest German Biergarten offers local German beers for sale, complemented by German foods, a sausage-eating contest and a performance by an authentic German oompaha band.
-- In Scandinavia: During Cosmetics in the Cold, the AquaSpa staff offer guests tips for keeping their nails and hair healthy and their make-up fresh in cold-weather climates.
-- In Russia: Onboard shops are stocked with Russian wares such as Russian diamonds, amber, lacquer boxes and Fabergé eggs during Russian Bazaar.
-- In the British Isles: Guests can take a step back in time at the 60s British Invasion Party, experience antique and authentic English pub games of the past and present and discover Irish whiskey during Irish Pub Night and Sing-Along, learn the Queen’s English, and participate in a British royalty trivia competition.
-- Europe through the Silver Screen presents a cruise-long film festival of European cinema, featuring classic and modern films which depict the region, its history, and glimpses of its landscape.
Guests sailing on Celebrity Century, Celebrity Galaxy, Celebrity Constellation and Celebrity Millennium will receive a passport-style souvenir booklet that they can bring to each activity, where ship staff will stamp it. At the end of the sailing, guests will present their passports to receive various program-specific prizes based on the number of stamps collected. For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111 or visit www.celebritycruises.com .

Celebrity Cruises Opens Bookings for Northeastern US & Panama Canal
Travelers wishing to gaze upon the fiery reds, golds, and oranges of fall foliage in the Northeast or the emerald-green rainforests of the Panama Canal can dust off their binoculars and charge their camera batteries. Top-rated Celebrity Cruises has just opened bookings for its 2008 itineraries in both regions.
-- Beginning in September, Celebrity Constellation will sail a series of three 12- and 13-night cruises roundtrip from Cape Liberty in Bayonne, New Jersey, to Canada and the Northeast. Picturesque ports of call will include Bar Harbor and Portland, Maine; St. John, New Brunswick; Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The sailings will also feature an overnight stay in Quebec City, Quebec.
-- On April 20, 2008, Celebrity Millennium will sail a 15-night westbound Panama Canal cruise from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to San Francisco, California, calling on Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Huatulco, Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
For more information, call your travel agent, dial 1-800-437-3111 or visit www.celebritycruises.com .

Costa Cruises

Explore The Canary Islands Aboard The New ‘Costa Serena’
Europeans have long made the Canary Islands their choice for a sun-soaked getaway from winter weather—and with good reason. These Spanish islands off the coast of the Western Sahara boast a stunning, varied landscape – from the soft sands of their volcanic-formed beaches to charming hillside banana plantations, the islands provide a warm winter retreat combined with incredible history dating back to the sixteenth century. Beginning in November 2007, Costa’s newest flagship, the Costa Serena, will feature 11-night cruises to the Canary Islands, with stops in Arecife as well as the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Arecife, which is located on the island of Lanzarote, offers guests the perfect starting point from which to visit one of the most beautiful of the Canary Islands. Lanzarote features a perfectly-preserved natural environment with a climate and landscape that makes it more similar to Africa than its home country of Spain. From its sandy beaches to the lunar feel of the Timanfaya National Park, a large area of land completely buried by lava after various eruptions in the 18th and 19th centuries, excursion options provide guests a glimpse into the wonders of the island. In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, capital of the Canary Islands, guests may relax on one of the island’s most gorgeous beaches, Playa de Las Teresitas. The beach features a mile of golden sand lined with palm trees and dotted with chiringuitos, local cafes and bars from which to enjoy refreshing seaside drinks. A drive up the picturesque roads leading to “El Tiede,” the largest mountain in Spain, offers breathtakingly majestic views of lush valleys and the distant sea. The islands also provide a shopping paradise for tourists, filled with rare finds at very favorable prices.
Additional ports-of-call on this unique itinerary that begins and ends in Savona, Italy include Barcelona (Spain), Casablanca (Morocco) and Funchal (Madeira). During sea days, guests may enjoy the many innovations found on the Costa Serena, including one of the largest spas at sea, an authentic Grand Prix race car driving simulator, and the largest
enclosable pool deck on a ship. Fares for the 11-night itinerary begin at $899, based on double occupancy.
Like her sister ship, the Costa Concordia, the 112,000-ton Costa Serena will be the largest vessel flying the Italian flag. The ship is 290 meters in length with 1500 cabins and a total guest capacity of 3,780.  She will also feature all of the main innovations offered on her sister ship, including the Samsara Spa—one of the largest spas at sea, two swimming pools with a retractable magrodome, an authentic Grand Prix race car driving simulator, and menus created by the Italian culinary innovator Ettore Bocchia at Club Bacco, the ship’s specialty restaurant. The interiors of the Costa Serena are designed by the ingenious American architect Joe Farcus, with a central theme of Greek and Roman mythology.
For reservations or more information, contact a travel agent, call (800) GO-COSTA or visit www.costacruises.com .

Suze Orman Hosts Her First Cruise on ‘Costa Fortuna’
Suze Orman, America’s favorite female personal finance expert, will host her first ever cruise from December 9–16, 2007 aboard the Costa Fortuna. During the seven-night Sail With Suze cruise, Orman will answer questions in a tell it like it is, easy-to-understand style while giving advice and direction through four in-depth workshops, including:  How To Make More Out Of Less, Retirement Planning, Investments, and Estate Planning.
The stunning 105,000-ton (2,720 passenger) Costa Fortuna is sailing her inaugural Caribbean season from Ft. Lauderdale beginning in November 2007. Her design draws inspiration from the grand Italian liners of yesteryear that provided regular passenger service between Italy and the Americas, which is evident in the ship’s rich woods, ship replicas and multi-million dollar art collection. A stunning array of facilities are available for guests,  including 11 bars, 4 restaurants, a theater extending over three floors, three swimming pools,  a casino, disco, ballroom and a gym.
Produced by EGO:EAST Inc., the Sail With Suze 7-night Southeastern Caribbean cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale and feature stops in San Juan, St. Maarten, Tortola, and Nassau.  The cruise will feature four lectures, including:
-- How To Make More Out Of Less—The opening lecture features a discussion on understanding Debt, Credit, and how FICO scores can change your life.
-- Retirement Planning—How do they work for you . . .401K, Roth or Traditional IRA?  Is Social Security enough?
--  Investments—Real Estate, Stock Market, Insurance (Variable, Term & Long-term Care)
-- Estate Planning -- Do you have a Will & Trust?  What are the must-have documents you need in place?
Along with the lectures and opportunity to meet Orman during book signings to follow each lecture, every Sail With Suze participant will have an opportunity to win one of two Tea With Suze onboard raffles, in which the winner and their travel companion will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sit down privately with Suze Orman to discuss their current personal finance situation and ask any questions about the steps they should personally take to secure their Financial Future.
Sail With Suze participants also receive a free a nine-book Ask Suze Library book set, along with a Sail With Suze carry bag filled with Suze Orman’s latest Will & Trust Kit, Insurance Kit, and other discount offers and goodies to help participants walk away with the tools they need to get started immediately on their new financial future. There is no additional charge for Sail With Suze carry bag items, and participants will not be solicited by financial services companies for financial products or services.
Bookings for the Sail With Suze cruise are being handled by Harmon Travel, an American Express Travel Services Representative in Boise, Idaho. Guests may call the agency for more information at  (208) 388-3046 or toll free at 800 852-2605.  Travel agents wishing to participate in the bookings for the Sail With Suze cruise should call Tammy Selee toll free at (866) 865-3437.  For more details on Sail With Suze, including cabins, pricing, and early booking fares, which start at $1,014.00, may visit:  www.sailwithsuze.com.

Crystal Cruises

Tribute To Character Actors Headlines  Crystal’s 2007 Film & Theatre Festival
Crystal Cruises is paying tribute to character actors: the villains, sidekicks, familiar faces and unforgettable characters who have made their mark on film and theatre history.  Aboard the luxury line's August 31 Film & Theatre Festival voyage on Crystal Symphony, the tribute features noted actor Bruce McGill, along with theatre lecturers, producer Steven Rivellino and author and historian Robert Kimball.  A departure from the typical crossing, the 14-day trans-Atlantic cruise boasts port calls in Dublin, Ireland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Nuuk, Greenland; and Halifax, Nova Scotia.  
Known for character roles in more that 100 films and television programs, Bruce McGill has been featured in My Cousin Vinny, Courage Under Fire, The Insider and Ali, and numerous TV appearances including a regular guest starring role on the hit series MacGyver.  More recently, he appeared in Collateral, Cinderella Man, and in the just-released The Lookout and Slow Burn (both in theatres now).  McGill will share his personal story of nearly 30 years in the industry, as well as discuss the motion picture industry from silent films to the digital age and biographical sketches of famous stars. 
As vice president and general manager of Radio City Music Hall, producer Steven Rivellino has produced The Grammy Awards, MTV Music Video Awards, and the world-famous Christmas Spectacular, as well as concerts starring Frank Sinatra and Madonna. Currently preparing Rizoma to open on Broadway next season, Rivellino will share insights on "The Business of Broadway Trends," "Tonys and Tickets" and "Radio City Music Hall, the Showplace of the Nation." 
Renowned theatre historian, author, and Grammy Award nominee Robert Kimball is artistic adviser to both the Gershwin Trusts and the Cole Porter Trusts, and a consultant on musical theatre to the Library of Congress.  He will regale Crystal guests with talks on Berlin cabaret, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, the Gershwins in Hollywood, and the music of Frank Loesser.
Fares begin at $4,745 per person, double occupancy, depending on stateroom selected.  Embarking in London and concluding in New York, this voyage offers the perfect chance for a pre- and/or post-hotel stay for guests wishing to catch a Broadway show or theatre production in London's famed West End.
For additional information, contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Website: http://www.crystalcruises.com .

Visit Lake Como, Prague and Budapest Aboard Crystal Cruises in 2007
In addition to visiting the world’s great coastal cities, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises is taking guests deep into Europe’s interior in 2007, a departure from the typical pre- and post-cruise hotel stay.  Via four- and five-night luxury hotel programs from Venice and Rome, Crystal guests can enjoy extended stays in Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg and Lake Como.  Crystal Cruises is also offering luxury rail travel options aboard the Orient-Express. 
In grand style, the programs feature stays at the award-winning Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como, the sumptuous Hotel Imperial in Vienna and coveted Four Seasons Hotels in Budapest and Prague. 
From spring through fall, the extended land programs, available with select European cruises aboard Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, include:
-- Prague & Budapest—Five nights, with cruises beginning/ending in Rome
-- Vienna & Salzburg—Five nights, with cruises beginning/ending in Venice
-- Lake Como, Villa d’Este & Milan—Four nights, with cruises beginning/ending in Venice
-- Venice Simplon-Orient-Express—Two to four nights, with cruises beginning in London and Venice and cruises ending in London  
Most programs include tours to compelling cultural attractions, breakfast daily and several meals.  Extended land programs begin at $2,815.  Crystal Cruises’ European cruise fares begin at $2,780.  Fares are based on per person, double occupancy accommodations.
For additional information, please contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Website: www.crystalcruises.com  

Master Chefs Star On Crystal’s 11th Annual Wine & Food Festival
Some of the hottest names in food—Christophe Emé of Los Angeles’ hip Ortolan and Iron Chef America Beau MacMilllan of the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort— join recently knighted Master Chef Anton Mosimann and Master Chef André Soltner for Crystal Cruises' 2007 Wine & Food Festival.
Now in its 11th year, Crystal continues to attract the most celebrated names in cuisine and wine as they take to sea to host cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and gala dinners spotlighting the signature cuisine of each chef.  Exceptional wine educators such as Master Sommelier Fred Dame, acclaimed Napa Valley winemakers Beau and Heidi Barrett and Piedmont, Italy winemaker Gaia Gaja, partner with wizards of cuisine including André Rochat of André's and Alizé both in Las Vegas, and Heinz Winkler, whose Relais & Châteaux, Residenz Heinz Winkler in Bavaria, Germany has been awarded three Michelin stars.
Aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, guest chefs and wine experts inspire guests with their knowledge and passion for food and wine on worldwide itineraries.  Crystal's 2007 Wine & Food Festival features voyages of ten to 14 days exploring Western Europe (April 19, May 1 and August 9), the Mediterranean (May 25 and October 6), Africa and the Red Sea (May 17), New England (October 24), and the Panama Canal (November 4).  In addition to the two Wine & Food cruises in January and February, Crystal offers a total of ten culinary-themed cruises in 2007. Nearly every itinerary is complemented with culinary-themed Crystal Adventures ashore.  Highlights include:
--  An exclusive cooking demonstration at Le Moulin de Mougins—a favorite restaurant of stars visiting the Cannes Film Festival—organized under the direction of virtuoso chef and owner Alain Llorca (from Monte Carlo).
-- Learning to prepare gazpacho, seafood paella and crema Catalana in the kitchen of a Spanish restaurant (from Barcelona).
-- The vegetable markets of Old Nice and sampling regional wines and cheeses at a local bistro (from Monte Carlo).
-- A port wine cellar visit for tasting, history and tour (from Oporto, Portugal).
-- Dining on a three-course lunch prepared by one of the most renowned culinary masters in Greece (from Santorini).
During each cruise, guests are treated to a specially prepared four-course dinner utilizing the sailing region's freshest ingredients, matched with wine pairings by the guest wine expert.  By day, visiting chefs demonstrate cooking techniques, share recipes and tips, and participate in question and answer sessions.
Wine experts lead guests through wine tastings to enjoy and compare appellations, vintages and varietals; learn the history of wine in the regions sailed; receive valuable hints on choosing and pairing wines, and become more familiar with one of the most extensive wine cellars at sea.
Crystal's devotion to cuisine is evidenced by its alliances with some of the world's most celebrated names in food, wine and hospitality - Nobu Matsuhisa brings his legendary Japanese fusion cuisine to The Sushi Bar and Silk Road aboard Crystal Serenity; Asian specialties from Wolfgang Puck's Chinois on Main are showcased at Jade Garden aboard Crystal Symphony; and the exceptional Italian fare of Piero Selvaggio's Valentino restaurants is featured on both ships in Prego.  The intimate Vintage Room on both ships plays host to ultimate gourmet experiences with wine-makers dinners.
Fares for the Wine & Food Festival cruises begin at $2,195 per person, double occupancy.
For additional information, please contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625.  Visit the luxury line's website at www.crystalcruises.com.

Cunard Line

‘Queen Mary 2’ Returns To The Big Apple
Cunard's celebrated flagship Queen Mary 2 will be based in the Big Apple for the next 18 months, significantly expanding her New York service offering more signature Transatlantic Crossings, weekend getaways and Caribbean adventures.
In a move that underscores a continued commitment to New York and support of the arts, Cunard will host the The Britannia Ball, a gala fundraiser onboard Queen Mary 2 jointly benefiting the New York City Opera and Brooklyn Academy of Music, on Thursday, May 24.  Guests who attend the gala and book the four-day Memorial Day Getaway to the Bahamas, departing the next afternoon, will be offered special "early embarkation" and invited to enjoy an extra night of classic ocean liner luxury by retiring to their stateroom after a glamorous evening of fine dining, dancing and entertainment.
Transatlantic Crossings
The only ship offering regularly scheduled transatlantic service between New York and Southampton, Queen Mary 2 will offer ten six-day eastbound crossings from New York, April through October 2007.  In addition, the ship will offer two seven- and eight-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossings to Le Havre, France and Hamburg, Germany from New York this year.  Fares start from $1,299.
Caribbean Adventures
Another addition to Queen Mary 2's 2007 itinerary is a collection of 10-day Connoisseur's Caribbean voyages, traveling roundtrip from New York, and two 13-day Panama and the Caribbean voyages.  The Connoisseur's Caribbean itineraries include stops in classic Caribbean ports of call, including Road Town, Tortola; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Bridgetown, Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia and Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas.  Fares start from $1,249.
Queen Mary 2 offers her guests a very different way of seeing the Caribbean, underscored by the elegance and sophistication of this magnificent ocean liner and Cunard's maritime heritage.  In addition, the ship's faster speed allows her to sail farther south than other ships out of New York, affording more Southern Caribbean port stops, such as Barbados, on ten-day voyages.
In December, the ship's 14-day Caribbean Celebration takes passengers roundtrip from New York on an extended holiday journey to eight Caribbean ports of call.  Fares start from $3,299.
Short Holiday Getaways
With fares starting from $749, the ship will also sail a series of three four-day Getaway voyages in 2007.  Coinciding with popular long weekend holidays, two are roundtrip sailings from New York to sunny South Eleuthera, Bahamas, overlapping with Memorial Day 2007 and Fourth of July 2007.  A Labor Day 2007 Holiday Getaway voyage travels to picturesque Halifax, Nova Scotia, roundtrip from New York, and in September, the ship's Splendours of the Fall itinerary takes autumn color-tour enthusiasts on a roundtrip journey from New York to five historic seaports: Newport, Rhode Island; Boston; Bar Harbor, Maine; Halifax, Nova Scotia and Quebec City, Quebec.  Fares for the Splendours voyage start from $1,999.
A Trio of European Voyages
Interspersed in QM2's transatlantic schedule are three European voyages departing roundtrip from New York.  Two of the 12-day voyages focus on the Mediterranean, with port calls in such cities as Barcelona, Rome, Naples, Marseille and Lisbon.  Departing in May and September, the Mediterranean Explorer and Mediterranean Medley, respectively, are priced from $3,829.  In June, the ten-day Norwegian Odyssey traces a path through the magnificent fjords of Norway with stops in eight ports.  This journey is priced from $2,609.
All voyage fares are priced per person, based on double occupancy.
Onboard Queen Mary 2, guests revel in extravagant musical productions in spacious theaters, dance the night away in the Queens Room, the largest ballroom at sea, enjoy the vast selection of 8,000 books in the largest library at sea, take a ride through the Cosmos in the only planetarium at sea, engage in stimulating activities and fascinating lectures, and savor superb gourmet dining prepared by world-class chefs.
For more information and reservations for Cunard and Queen Mary 2, contact a travel professional, call 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to www.cunard.com.

Discovery Cruise Line

Discovery Offers Companion-Sails-Free Special On Grand Bahama Cruises
Discovery Cruise Line, the region's largest tour operator to Grand Bahama Island carrying up to 200,000 passengers a year, offers companions of passengers the opportunity to sail free when booking a three-day, two-night stay at Port Lucaya Resort & Yacht Club in Grand Bahama Island from $149.99 per person. This $74.99 per person offer includes a Coach Class roundtrip Discovery cruise plus two nights at Port Lucaya Resort. Travel must occur on or before August 31, 2007. Both parties must pay a $25 per person Bahamian departure fee and fuel surcharge and a $10 security and U.S. Customs & Border Protection user fee. The offer is available for bookings through April 30
The Discovery cruise price includes a Las Vegas-style casino, live entertainment, games, activities, even a Kid's Club, all part of the newly themed Grand Bahama Party Cruise. Discovery also offers a variety of upgrades such as sumptuous buffet meals, gourmet dining, private cabins, and much more.
Discovery sails daily from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, departing at 7:45 am and returning at 10 pm. Discovery offers same day roundtrip cruises as well as cruise-and-stay vacation packages at most of the island's hotels. Website: www.discoverycruiseline.com  

Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines

Civilizations Package Launched On Selected ‘Black Watch’ Cruises
Fred. Olsen Introduces Civilizations— a new package of onboard activities on selected Black Watch cruises for 2007/8. Perfect for those passengers with a passion for learning and a spirit of adventure, Civilizations is an add-on package which includes exclusive on board lectures from at least two specialist guest lecturers, exclusive accompanied shore excursions in the majority of ports of call, dedicated staff and a souvenir leather journal in which to record every moment of these very special holidays.
Black Watch is a perfect example of the Golden Age of Cruising as she was built for long, luxury cruising and this is reflected in the generous amount of space relative to passenger numbers, which means you will never feel crowded or cramped while aboard.  Lectures will be conducted in the spacious 150 seat Marina Theatre which has cinema facilities to add an extra dimension to your program. 
When not ashore, guests can enjoy the plentiful open deck space, light and airy public rooms and stylish décor.  If not listening to a lecture, sea days will be a great opportunity to try out all her facilities—the fitness centre, beauty salon and treatments rooms, library and internet room, swimming pool and hot tubs.
The first Civilizations package is available on the Celts & Vikings Norway cruise departing Dover July 7, 2007 for 8 nights. With themes of Edvard Grieg Centenary and Nordic History, this cruise takes guests to some of Norway’s most spectacular scenery.    Two acclaimed lecturers, celebrated concert pianist Simon Dunbavand, and Trevor Gunton—an expert in Viking and Norse history—will be your hosts. Cruise price is currently on offer from £865 per person (based on 2 people sharing an inside twin cabin) plus £399 per person for the Civilizations package. 
Other Civilizations cruises are:
-- Baltic History & Lapp Culture on the Lapland & St Petersburg Baltic Cruise departs Dover on July 15, 2007 for 17 nights (cruise from £1669 per person, civilizations package additional fee.
-- Exploration and Migrations on the Canaries à la Carte’ cruise departs Dover on September 10, 2007 for 13 nights (cruise from £1155 per person, Civilizations package additional £269 per person)
-- Hanseatic History and Classical Music on the Christmas Market's cruise departs Dover on December 9, 2007 for eight nights (cruise from £729 per person, civilizations package additional £349 per person)
-- Ancient Civilizations and Exploration on the Easter Flavors Cruise departs London by air on March 20, 2008 for 32 nights cruise from Singapore (cruise from £2880 per person, civilizations package additional £899 per person)
The Civilizations program must be booked prior to the cruise and cannot be joined once on board. Package prices vary depending upon length of cruise & number of shore tours included. For more information contact Fred. Olsen reservations on 01473 742424.  Website www.fredolsencruises.co.uk

Hapag-Lloyd Cruise Line

Hapag-Lloyd Sponsors Floating Art Fair On ‘Europa’
In the wake of a successful premiere last year, the big names in the international art scene again gather in 2007 on board the Europa. It is the world’s only floating art fair and is organized by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in cooperation with www.photomarketing.de  and the internationally renowned art expert Dr. Bernd Fechner. From September 20 through 30, 2007, artists, art dealers and art-lovers are to gather a second time on board the Europa.
EUROPA.art showcases contemporary art – from painting to sculpture and photography. The participants of this year’s art fair include the Jule Kewenig (Cologne, Palma de Mallorca), Löhrl (Moenchengladbach) and Christian Roellin (St. Gallen) galleries, and Professor Markus Luepertz of Germany, a leading proponent of contemporary art. The passengers on the Europa will also be able to devote time to art ashore when they visit the Mediterranean region’s top art addresses like the Musei de Art Contemporani and Gaudí’s work in Barcelona, and Valencia’s spectacular opera and concert hall. The highlight comes with the tour of leading galleries of contemporary art in the historic district of Palma de Mallorca.
The cruise from September 20 through 30, 2007, heads from Lisbon via Portimão, Tangiers, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma de Mallorca and Porto Vecchio to Monte Carlo. The start of the trip is marked by an optional preprogram for guests to discover Lisbon from an artistic viewpoint.
For more information and to download the latest images visit www.hl-cruises.com.
Further information is available from your travel agent or from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Ballindamm 25, 20095 Hamburg, Germany, phone: +49 / 40 / 3001 4600, fax: +49 / 40 / 3001 4601. For bookings, inquiries or to request a brochure in the US calls 877-445-7447.

‘MS Hanseatic’ Offering Bilingual Cruises In 2007
MS Hanseatic, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ small and beautifully appointed expedition ship has several bilingual (English/German) cruises planned for 2007. The remaining 2007 Expedition Bilingual Cruises are:
-- Spitsbergen And Russian White Sea – To/From Tromsoe, Norway June 30 – July 18, 2007, 18 Days
Itinerary Highlights: Bear lsland, North Cape, Hornsund, Lilljehoekfiord, White Sea, Kola Peninsula in Murmansk, Storsteinen Mountain, Monaco Glacier, Lomfiord Mountains
Wildlife Viewing: Whales, Seabirds, Polar Bears
-- Northern Lights In Greenland And Iceland Artic Ocean – From Tromsoe, Norway to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland* July 18 – Aug. 1, 2007, 14 Days
Itinerary Highlights:, Norway: Jan Mayen Island; Iceland: Akureyri, Isafjördur, Reykjavik; Prins Christian Sound; Greenland: Disko Bay, Sissimiut
Wildlife Viewing: Migratory Birds, Pink-Footed Geese, Atlantic Puffins,
*Note: Cruise price included Flight from Kangerlussuaq to Hanover
-- Micronesia And Indonesia – From Tokyo, Japan to Benoa, Bali—September 30 – October 19, 2007, 19 Days
Itinerary Highlights : Japan: Shimizu, Toba; Marian Islands; Micronesia: Guam; Yap Islands; Indonesia: Bitung, Palopo, Komodo; Bali
Wildlife Viewing : Bird Colonies, Dolphins, Komodo Dragons, Jellyfish viewing while snorkeling
-- South Pacific – From Noumea, New Caledonia* to Papeete, Tahiti—November 9-22, 2007, 14 Days
Itinerary Highlights: Ile des Pins, Fiji, Tonga, Niue, Cook Islands,Bora Bora.
Wildlife Viewing: Colorful Fish, Sting Rays, Reef Sharks
*Cruise costs included the flight from Sydney to Noumea
Note: 2008 expedition itineraries now available at www.hapag-lloyd.com
The Hanseatic is known worldwide for its unsurpassed abilities to navigate and explore difficult waters of the Arctic and Antarctic due to its highest ice class for passenger vessels (E4). This year’s bilingual cruises include visits to Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, Micronesia, Indonesia and the South Pacific. It will also be exploring a new route for the first time around the idyllic Mariana Islands located halfway between Japan and Indonesia. A shallow draft and high maneuverability allow the ship to enter waters larger cruise vessels cannot reach.
Because of her size, Hanseatic guests can the world’s best-kept secrets in zodiacs (small motorized boats) with only 10-12 guests. Its’ 14 versatile zodiacs allow passengers to navigate closely to natural habitats and make shore landings in complete safety. Onboard lecturers include a team of experienced scientists, expedition leaders and specialists who guide landings and offer guests the rare opportunity to observe plant and animal life up close. The lecturers also offer guests pre- and recaps, special onboard seminars with microscopes as well as individual meetings throughout the cruise.
On board, guests can enjoy plenty of space in the common areas as well as the very spacious cabins. Outer cabins measure 237 sq ft and suites measure a very comfortable 474 sq. ft. Each cabin features a complimentary TV information network with private e-mail, movies on demand and satellite radio and cruise information. Internet is available in the business center (at an additional charge). The culinary experience includes mouth-watering menus in the main restaurant, an exotic ethno dinner and when possible beach barbeques. The ship also has a swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool and fitness center.
All of the dedicated 2007 bilingual cruises ensure English-speaking passengers feel comfortable from the moment they step onboard. Travel Documents and information are provided to guests in English prior to their trip. Documentation in English onboard includes: daily programs, menus, announcements, lectures, safety drill instructions. Selected in-room movies are offered in English as well as television (depending on satellite availability) and email instructions. Selected shore excursions in each port are offered in English on a group basis whenever possible. Lastly, the entire crew is fluent in English.
For more information on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ exciting destinations and itineraries visit www.hl-cruises.com. Further information is available from your travel agent or from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Ballindamm 25, 20095 Hamburg, Germany, phone: +49 / 40 / 3001 4600, fax: +49 / 40 / 3001 4601.
For bookings, inquiries or to request a brochure in the US call 877-445-7447.

 Holland America Line

Holland America Line Kicks Up the Time Spent in the Land Down Under
From the cosmopolitan, glittering cities of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, Australia to the breathtaking sights and exciting adventures of the north and south islands of New Zealand, Holland America Cruise Lines offers diverse itineraries and more time spent exploring this vast and multi-cultural part of the world. Guests aboard the ms Statendam and the ms Volendam will spend time in Fjordland National Park, Milford Sound, Mercury Islands and Queen Charlotte Sound. They will also call at less- visited ports such as Burnie, Australia where they can enjoy outstanding views, see beautiful waterfalls, experience Rhododendron Gardens or perhaps, visit the Lactos Cheese Factory.
Holland America Lines' Australia and New Zealand itineraries also offer more time spent in New Zealand than other cruise lines. "With more time spent in New Zealand, including calls at Napier and Picton, we offer one of the best itineraries in the industry," said Richard D Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs. "In addition to the classic ports of Auckland and Sydney, we offer guests a chance to see more of the Australian continent with pre- or post-cruise options that can take guests to the Great Barrier Reef, Alice Springs and Ayers Rock, or both. With visits to marquee cities and unique ports, Holland America provides a more comprehensive cruise experience."
Cruise highlights include convenient 14-day sailings from Auckland to Sydney or vice versa, extensive explorations of both the northern and southern islands of New Zealand with six ports of call including Christchurch, Tauranga, Dunedin, Wellington, Picton and Napier. Extensive Australian explorations include Brisbane, Whitsunday Island, Cairns and Darwin.
Holland America's optional shore excursions spotlight distinctive activities to satisfy every sense of adventure. Guests can delve deeper into the countryside of New Zealand by swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Islands, kayaking in Queen Charlotte Sound, or taking a guided tour through the wine country in Auckland or visit Mount Cook National Park in the heart of New Zealand's Southern Alps. Guest can also spend more time in Sydney and Brisbane on shopping excursions, walking tours, a cruise along the Sydney Harbor or perhaps a visit to Bondi, the world famous surfing beach. Explorations of historic sites and botanical gardens, food and wine tours and beach excursions are just a few of the activities that allow guests to experience a tailor-made Australia and New Zealand vacation.
The itineraries also offer three relaxing days at sea, larger staterooms and verandahs, and more overall space than other premium cruise lines sailing to Australia and New Zealand. With more than $2 million worth of art and artifacts, the Statendam features a theme of Dutch life and exploration. The Van Gogh Theater is a work of art in itself. Themed to Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh's paintings "The Starry Night" and "Irises," the room features computerized fiber optic lighting as well as a state-of-the-art sound system. The Volendam has a beautiful garden theme including an artful floral motif throughout the ship's spacious public rooms and elegant staterooms (149 which have private verandahs). This beautiful ship accommodates 1,440 guests.
Both ships showcase the Culinary Arts Center, the Explorations Cafe, powered by The New York Times featuring the largest library at sea as well as comfortable music listening stations and Internet access, The Crows Nest where sweeping views make this observation lounge a top choice for relaxation. The Greenhouse Spa features thermal suites, a hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy pool, and the show lounges—Statendam's Van Gogh and Volendam's Frans Hals—feature Las Vegas style productions, talented vocalists, illusionists, comedians and variety acts.
Australia/New Zealand 2007-2008 fares start at $1,849 per person, double occupancy for a 14-day cruise. For more information on Holland America Line's itineraries in this extraordinary part of the world, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

MSC Cruises

Family Savings Offered On Holiday Caribbean Cruises
Celebrate the holidays with MSC Cruises’ extraordinary family value offer that allows the entire family to enjoy a memorable Caribbean sailing at huge savings of up to 66 percent off the retail price. This limited time offer, which expires May 31, 2007, applies to families of four sailing on MSC Lirica’s seven-night December 21 Eastern Caribbean Christmas sailing or the ship’s December 28 Western Caribbean New Year’s itinerary, both sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.
Cruise-only prices for two adults and two children (age 17 and under sharing a Category 3 interior stateroom) start from $1,942.60 for a family of four on the December 21 sailing and from $2,357.36 for a family of four on the December 28. Government fees and taxes are included, as are MSC Cruises’ authentic Italian and Mediterranean cuisine (as well as perennial All-American favorites), superior service and entertainment fit for the entire family.
The December 21 itinerary includes two days at sea and calls at San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), Cayo LevantadoMSC’s private island experience in the Dominican Republic) and Nassau (Bahamas). The December 28 sailing calls at Key West (Florida), Georgetown (Grand Cayman), Cozumel (Mexico) and Nassau and also includes two sea days.
This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Restrictions apply and the offer is capacity controlled.
For more information about MSC Cruises and these special itineraries, contact a local travel professional for reservations.

Two New Ships For MSC In 2008 Bring New Itineraries
MSC Cruises will add two new ships to its fleet in 2008, including the newest in its Musica class of Panamax vessels and its largest ship ever. Plus, one of the line’s newest ships, MSC Orchestra, will join MSC Lirica sailing Caribbean waters during the 2008-09 Caribbean season.
Sister ship to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, MSC Poesia is slated for spring delivery. The ship is 89,600 gross registered tons, 961 feet long and 108 feet wide and can host 2,550 guests (double occupancy). Like its sister ships, MSC Poesia will have more than 236,800 square feet of public space and 80% of the outside staterooms will have balconies.
 On April 12, 2008 MSC Poesia will begin sailing seven-night Eastern Mediterranean roundtrip itineraries from Venice, calling at Bari, Katakalon, Izmir, Istanbul and Dubrovnik.
The line’s largest ship ever, MSC Fantasia, is scheduled to be delivered in the latter part of 2008. She will sail alternating Canary Island and Egypt itineraries. MSC Fantasia is first of two post-Panamax ships on order by the cruise line. MSC Fantasia and sister ship MSC Serenata (scheduled to debut in 2009) will be the largest ships commissioned by a European ship owner to date. At 133,500 gross registered tons, 1,093 feet long, and 125 feet wide, each will have a passenger capacity of 3,900 and 1,313 staff members.
 Also featured in the Italian-style cruise line’s exciting 2008 plan are the following:
Year-round Mediterranean sailings – All of the fleet’s ten ships will be in the Mediterranean at some time in 2008. As a result of MSC Cruises’ extensive presence in the region, guests can depart on their MSC Cruises experience from almost any Mediterranean port the line visits.
Variety in Mediterranean itineraries – This includes cruises of varying lengths (from weekend cruises to 11-night itineraries) and port calls.  In addition to the MSC Fantasia and MSC Poesia, the following will be available:
MSC Orchestra will sail 11-night Eastern/Western winter itineraries from Genoa and 7-night summer itineraries from Barcelona or Genoa, visiting Naples, Palermo, Tunis, Palma and Marseille.
MSC Musica – After completing the 2007-08 winter season with 11-night roundtrip sailings from Genoa, the ship will sail seven-night Eastern Mediterranean roundtrips from Venice beginning March 16, 2008, visiting the beautiful Greek islands of Katakolon, Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus and Corfu as well as Bari and Dubrovnik.
MSC Sinfonia will return to the Mediterranean from its winter in South America to sail seven-night Western Mediterranean roundtrip itineraries from Genoa or Rome beginning in March, calling at Monte Carlo, Spain, Malta, Tunisia.
MSC Melody will return from South African waters to sail seven-night roundtrip cruises from Barcelona or Rome, calling at Ibiza, Tunis, Messina, Livorno and Monte Carlo.
The line’s other classic vessel, MSC Rhapsody, will offer seven-night Western Mediterranean roundtrip itineraries from Genoa from March to October that features four Italian ports of Livorno, Salerno, Taormini and Sardinia along with Malta and Tunisia.
MSC Armonia will spend the fall of 2008 sailing 11-night Eastern Mediterranean itineraries from Genoa to Egypt or the Black Sea.
Both MSC Opera and MSC Lirica will be sailing seven-night itineraries in Mediterranean waters in the fall of 2008, with MSC Opera sailing the Greek islands and Dubrovnik from Trieste and MSC Lirica from Genoa and Rome, calling at France, Spain and Morocco.  
Three ships sailing in Northern Europe – The line will continue to have three ships in Northern Europe, maintaining its popular variety of cruise lengths and itineraries. MSC Lirica and MSC Opera will sail alternating 7-night Norwegian Fjords and Baltic Capitals itineraries. In addition, MSC Armonia will offer 10- and 11-night cruises as well as four sailings to the exciting Cape North.
Three ships in South America – Guests can embark in Rio de Janeiro, Santos or Buenos Aires on a variety of cruise lengths and itineraries. MSC Opera will sail 3- to 8-night itineraries from Santos, while MSC Sinfonia sails 8- to 9-night itineraries from Buenos Aires and MSC Armonia sails 4- to 9-night itineraries from Rio.
The winter 2008-09 Caribbean season will mark the first time one of the line’s 89,600-ton Musica class Panamax vessels arrives in Fort Lauderdale. MSC Orchestra will depart Genoa Dec. 15, 2008 on an 18-night Christmas/New Year’s transatlantic cruise, arriving in Fort Lauderdale Jan. 2, 2009. On Jan. 3, 2009, she will begin sailing 7-night alternating roundtrip Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Fort Lauderdale. The ship will join MSC Lirica, which will sail 10-night Deep Caribbean and Panama itineraries during the winter 2008-09 season.  Both MSC Lirica’s itineraries and MSC Orchestra’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary feature the line’s private island experience, Cayo Levantado in the Dominican Republic. 
For more information about MSC Cruises, visit www.msccruises.com or a local travel professional.
 

Norwegian Coastal Voyage

NCV Introduces Explorations— Short Vacations To Scandinavia & Baltics
Two new tours, the six-day St. Petersburg Express and seven-day Scandinavian Capitals, have been added to Norwegian Coastal Voyage’s new Explorations program of short vacations.  Whether combined with a cruise along the fjord-indented west coast of Norway or booked separately, these six two- to seven-day itineraries give visitors an array of choices: Norway's spectacular Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord; the indigenous Sami culture and wilderness of Lapland above the Arctic Circle; a vintage ship cruise on the Gota Canal in Sweden; three Scandinavian capitals -- Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo; and St. Petersburg and Helsinki.  Seasonal scenic tours are scheduled from May to September; city packages operate year-round.  Rates range from $499 to $559 per person, double, on two-day fjords trips to $2,039 to $3,019 for the seven-day Gota Canal cruise tour.
The new "St. Petersburg Express" tour, which costs $1,119, links by a sleek express train a three-night stay in imperial Russia's former capital, founded by Peter the Great and restored to splendor, and two nights in cosmopolitan Helsinki, a showcase of architecture and modern Finnish design.  The $1,239 package to Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, the lively capitals of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, gives travelers time to enjoy their historic and cultural sights, museums, shops and restaurants and complements cruising along the dramatic Norwegian coast. 
Sailing across Sweden between Gothenburg, the largest port, and Stockholm on the Gota Canal aboard a classic vintage ship is a leisurely journey back in time past medieval towns, castles and lush countryside on an unusual cruise route with three canals, 66 locks, eight lakes, one river and two seas; cost is $2,039 to $3,019.  Based on Inari, a cultural center and home of the Sami Finnish Parliament, the three-day Taste of Lapland at $649 introduces Sami culture, reindeer herding and the vast wilderness of salmon rivers, mountains and lakes in the far north of Finland and Norway.
Two-day tours at $499 to $559, focusing on the mighty Sognefjord or majestic Hardangerfjord, transport travelers over the mountains between Oslo and Bergen, Norway's two largest cities, via thrilling rides on fjord ferries and the steep Flam and Bergen Railways through awesome scenery of cliff-lined fjords, cascading waterfalls and snow-capped peaks with stops at charming mountain villages.
Exploration programs for independent travelers include accommodations, breakfast daily and travel by train, motorcoach, ferry or ship.  Participants have leisure time to explore destinations and dine at restaurants of their choice.  Fjord tours add one dinner and Gota Canal cruises all shipboard meals.  Optional excursions, activities and extra hotel nights are available. Website: www.norwegiancoastalvoyage.us .

Travelers Get Extra Consideration From Norwegian Coastal Voyage
Norwegian Coastal Voyage, the company that takes its guests to the far reaches of the world, is reaching out to mature travelers, AARP members, passengers who sail again with NCV, early bookers and those who prefer to travel solo, with a variety of special saving offerings.  No matter the itinerary—Greenland, Antarctica, Norway, Spitsbergen or even the industry’s first longitudinal world cruise—there is a way to save money off the normal fares.  AARP members save up to $150 per cabin; Senior Savings offers passengers 67 and older the opportunity to reduce fares upwards of $135 per person; Repeat Passengers enjoy savings of up to $300 per person; booking Antarctica or the Coastal Voyage by May 31 can mean savings of up to $1,100 per person; and solo travelers get to pay the same rate as those traveling two to a cabin on the Coastal Voyage.  All discounts are combinable except Early-Booking specials.
--Norway—Sailing aboard a modern Norwegian Coastal Voyage ship along Norway’s spectacular fjord-filled, 1,250-mile west coast between Bergen and Kirkenes with calls at 34 ports has been described as “the world’s most beautiful voyage” by Lonely Planet.  Booking an August 13 roundtrip departure by May 31 means a $500 reduction off the lowest normal fare of $2,299—a 22 percent savings.  Regular fares range from $869 to $7,144, depending on season and cabin.
Cruise-only: Early-bookings of nearly any 2007 departure by May 31 save $125 per person on six- and seven-day cruises; $250 on 12-day roundtrips.  Book one of six select roundtrip departures (two each in June, July and August) and the savings goes up to $500 or choose one of eight July/August departures for a free cabin upgrade. Senior Savings is $75 per passenger on six- and seven-day sailings; $135 on 12-day roundtrip; Repeat Passengers save $100 to $200 per passenger, respectively.  Senior Savings and Repeat Passengers are combinable but are not available June and July.
Air-inclusive Independent and Escorted Vacations—Repeat Passengers save $100 on included six- and seven-day cruises, $200 on 12-day roundtrip; Senior Savings is $75 and $135 per passenger and AARP members save $100 or $150 per cabin, respectively, except in June and July.  All are combinable.
Solo travelers are waived single supplement in selected cabin categories from January 1-April 30 and September 1-December 31.  Savings range from $400 to $700 off normal single fares.
Antarctica—These soft-adventure cruises, designed for active, experienced travelers, feature naturalist guides, notable guest lecturers and numerous PolarCirkel boat landings, and explore the pristine polar region of glaciers, huge icebergs, pack ice and abundant wildlife including gentoo and chinstrap penguin colonies, seabirds, humpback and killer whales, elephant and fur seals.  Save up to 11 percent off normal rates of $4,999 to $13,499.
Early-Book by May 31 - $300 savings on 2007 13-day sailings (except December 31); any 2007-08 departure of 19- and 21-day itinerary saves $700 on inside cabins, $900 on outside and $1,100 on suites.
All itineraries: AARP members get $150 per cabin and “Repeat Passengers” get $300 per passenger; combinable.
--Greenland—Once-in-a-lifetime voyages, featuring naturalist guides, lectures and Zodiac landings, sail along Greenland's coast amid ice floes and icebergs of all shapes and sizes; many species of whales, seals, sea eagles and other birds; and a changing landscape of mountains, waterfalls, walls of ice and calving glaciers.  Guided walking tours take in Inuit villages and towns with tongue-twisting names—Qeqertarsuaq, Ukkusissat, Saqqaq and Ilulissat.  Normal fares of $4,148 to $20,562 are reduced up to 11 percent or $450 for repeat passengers who are AARP members.
All itineraries: AARP members deduct $150 per cabin, Repeat Passengers deduct $300 per passenger; combinable.
--Spitsbergen—Norwegian Coastal Voyage’s air-inclusive Expedition Cruises to the remote Arctic island of Spitsbergen offer guests a combination of a hands-on visit to a unique Arctic environment where the Midnight Sun casts a 24-hour spotlight on polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes, whales, walruses and ringed and harp seals and dozens of other animals and migratory birds roam the stunning landscapes, and a natural classroom to learn about and see the effect global-warming is having on many of these fragile regions.  Normal rates are $4,899 to $8,999.
All itineraries: AARP members—$100 per cabin.
--World Cruise—66 Days, 44 Ports, 17 Countries on four Continents—passenger’s passports are filled with stamps during what is believed to be a true first for the cruise industry, a new 66-day Longitudinal World Cruise—From Artic to Antarctica.  The pole-to-pole itinerary departs Iceland on September 18, 2007 and proceeds through the Arctic, Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific and South Pole waters to Scotland, Ireland, Canada, the Eastern US, Western Caribbean, a transit through the Panama Canal, the west coast of South America, the Chilean fjords and Antarctica, ending in Ushuaia, Argentina on November 22.  Rates are $10,999 to $39,999 per person, double occupancy.
Repeat Passengers deduct $300 per passenger.
Contact Norwegian Coastal Voyage, (800) 323-7436 or (212) 319-1300; fax (212) 319-1390; for brochures, (800) 666-2374, 24 hours a day; www.norwegiancoastalvoyage.us.

Norwegian Cruise Line

NCL Announces Largest-Ever European Deployment
Norwegian Jade (former Pride of Hawaii)  will join her sister ships Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jewel in Europe in 2008 offering NCL's largest and most varied European deployment ever.  Itineraries for the three vessels are now on sale.
-- Norwegian Jade will be the first to arrive in Europe at the end of March 2008, staying through the end of November. The ship will sail a unique mix of 12-, 13- and 14-day Eastern and Western Mediterranean cruises, beginning with a number of 12-day cruises departing from Barcelona, Istanbul, and Athens (Piraeus) with a variety of ports including Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, and Venice, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Ephesus, Turkey; Mykonos, Santorini, Iraklion, Crete, Corfu and Katakolon, Greece; and Alexandria, Egypt. Norwegian Jade will then reposition from her spring Mediterranean base to Southampton in the UK for a series of cruises to the Mediterranean, North Cape, Western Europe and British Isles.
In an NCL first, Norwegian Jade will offer several sailings out of the UK designed specifically for the local UK market, departing roundtrip from London (Southampton). These include a pair of two-day sampler cruises and four 14-day Western Mediterranean cruises roundtrip from London (Southampton) with stops in Malaga (Cordoba), Spain; an overnight in Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Gibraltar; Lisbon, Portugal; and Vigo, Spain.
Norwegian Jade's 12-day North Cape itinerary roundtrip from London (Southampton) will cruise the North Sea with several stops in Norway, cross the Arctic Circle and cruise by the Svartisen Glacier.  The ship's 13-day Around the British Isles and Northern Europe itinerary roundtrip from London (Southampton) will visit France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. Two 13-day Western Europe itineraries will depart from London (Southampton) to Barcelona or Barcelona to London (Southampton) and visit Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, and Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy; Granada (Malaga), Spain; Gibraltar; Seville (Cadiz), Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; and Vigo, Spain.
-- Norwegian Gem, NCL's newest ship that debuts this fall arrives in Europe in early May after her winter season in New York and will sail seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises roundtrip from Barcelona through November 9, 2008. The Western Mediterranean itinerary includes stops in Valletta, Malta; Naples, Rome (Civitavecchia), and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; and Nice (Villefranche), France.
-- Returning for her third season in Europe in early May, Norwegian Jewel will replace Norwegian Dream, sailing a Baltic Capitals itinerary roundtrip from London (Dover) through mid-September. The 12-day sailings will run from May 5 through August 23 with stops in Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; two days in St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden. On August 9, the ship will offer a two-day sampler cruise from London (Dover) specifically designed for the UK market. A final 13-day sailing departing on September 4 will include a stop in Oslo, Norway.
Detailed information on Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Gem and Norwegian Jade  European itineraries will be available on www.ncl.com by April 24.
 
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2008 Alaska Deployment
NCL Freestyle Cruising vessels—Norwegian Pearl, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sun—will return to Alaska for the 2008 season.
Norwegian Pearl, featuring the first bowling alley at sea, and Norwegian Star will sail seven-day roundtrip cruises from Seattle, while Norwegian Sun will sail seven-day roundtrip cruises from Vancouver. All of the itineraries will sail Alaska's Inside Passage and feature either Glacier Bay or Sawyer Glacier.  NCL's 2008 Alaska cruises are on sale now beginning at $699.
NCL's Freestyle Cruising offers guests the flexibility of having no fixed schedules or dining times, no formal dress codes and a variety of activity options - perfect for families and individuals alike who prefer to do what they want, when they want.
NCL will offer the following Alaska itineraries from May through September 2008:
Norwegian Pearl—Seven-day Alaska Glacier Bay, roundtrip from Seattle. Ports of call include Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan, Alaska and Victoria, British Columbia.
Norwegian Pearl sails May 4, 11, 18, and 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; July 6, 13, 20 and 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; and September 7 and 14.
Norwegian Star—Seven-day Sawyer Glacier itinerary, roundtrip from Seattle. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. Norwegian Star sails May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; June 7, 14, 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; and September 6 and 13.
Norwegian Sun—Seven-day Sawyer Glacier itinerary, roundtrip from Vancouver. Ports of call include Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska. Norwegian Sun sails May 11, 18 and 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; July 6, 13, 20 and 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.
NCL's Alaska voyages feature more than 130 adventurous shore excursions, including:
--Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest: In Juneau, guests can take a guided jet-powered catamaran around Stephen's Passage, a summer feeding ground for humpback whales.
Adventure Kart Expedition: For family adventure in Ketchikan, guests venture to the Cape Fox Rainforest Preserve and navigate an obstacle course in a custom-designed Tomcar on their way to Mahoney Lake.
-- A Toast to the Gold Rush: In Skagway, guests celebrate the Gold Rush by riding the scenic White Pass & Yukon Route Railway, taking a dramatic walk across the new Yukon Suspension Bridge over the Tutshi River and then discovering the "Garden City of Alaska" during a tour of the Jewell Gardens.
-- Great Canadian Rafting Adventure: In Prince Rupert, guests can raft the Skeena River, one of the most spectacular river valleys in Canada's North, home to the majestic white Kermode bear and a countless number of flora, fauna, geologic phenomena and cultural history.
Introduced and available during the 2007 season, NCL will again feature one-of-a-kind Freestyle Private Tours on all Alaska cruises calling in Juneau and Ketchikan. Freestyle Private Touring is a completely personalized experience comprised of carefully chosen tours created exclusively for NCL guests, encouraging them to customize their time ashore and discover Alaska at their own pace.  Tours include a personal guide, giving guests an exclusive insider's perspective.
NCL Freestyle Private Tours are available by various modes of transportation including 20-foot private skiff, chauffer-driven Hummer®, luxury SUV and floatplane.  Since each tour is completely private and tailored to each group's interests, the experience is a perfect option for families and small groups wanting to spend quality time together and have an Alaskan experience unlike any other.
For further information on NCL Corporation, contact a travel agent or NCL in the U.S. and Canada at (800) 327-7030. Website: www.ncl.com

Ocean Village

‘Ocean Village Two’s Karma Spa Blows Competitors Out Of The Water
Ocean Village is unveiling full details of the 14,000 square foot Karma Spa and Fitness complex on the upper decks of its second and latest ship, Ocean Village Two.  Setting sail in April this year, Ocean Village Two’s two-storey, ocean-view spa features a number of industry firsts as well as being the largest afloat relative to the ship’s size.
Set high above the bow, the Karma Spa and Fitness complex is more than a match for resort spas ashore with upper areas focusing on keeping fit and fabulous and a lower area that’s dedicated to a sauna and steam zone.
The upper deck features a gym kitted out with cardio vascular and aerobic machines ranged in front of floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean.  A separate mirror-walled fitness room offers indoor cycling, Pilates, yoga and other exercise classes. 
Adjoining the gym is the Spa reception zone, decked out with waterfall and cypress trees, from which eleven treatment rooms radiate out with striking ocean views.  Each treatment room focuses on a particular speciality such as facials, massage (including hot stones and couples massage), manicure and pedicure, dry float and hydrobath.  A solarium gives passengers the chance to kick-start their tans. 
From the Spa reception area, a stairway leads down to the lower level Karma Sauna and Steam zone, where people can relax for two hour stretches, taking their choice of the facilities.  The tiered Panorama sauna looks out over the ocean through a wall of glass while in the herbal steam room and Hammam hot room people can turn up the heat in mosaic-tiled and pillared style. The Hammam therapy room features a warmed marble slab where a specialist Arabian Aromasoul massage treatment specifically designed for Ocean Village Two combines warm water cleansing, heat therapy and the application of nourishing oils.
The meditation room provides a back-to-the-womb experience with red padded floor, walls and ceiling, and four hanging chairs ranged around a fiber-optic obelisk whose changing colors provide the room’s only light.   A relaxation area offers views out to sea from 15 sun-loungers, while the shower station has a choice of shower jets as well as crushed ice. 
Two hours in the Karma Sauna and Steam zone costs £12.50 or £20 for three sessions.
A total of 14 expert therapists make up the Karma Spa team with two fitness experts offering a full exercise program as well as personal training.  The Spa will offer top quality signature treatments specifically designed for Ocean Village Two including:
-- Arabian Hammam Aromasoul Massage—two hours of Hammam heaven to cleanse the skin, smooth the body and soothe the mind.
-- A Dream Chair facial ritual which also features a full back, neck and leg massage
ZUMBA fitness classes, the world’s largest Latino Aerobics program—at sea for the first time!
-- A Pilates Institute at sea program including complimentary Pilates seminars for keen golfers on how to improve their posture as well as their game.
Fitness programs including glide board Gravity sessions
Passengers will also have the chance to indulge in a range of celebrity treatments such as the Oxy-jet facial*, dubbed the miracle facelift and said to the facial of choice of the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Madonna.
Casual cruise company Ocean Village is the rated best in its class, with the newest, largest and best equipped ships offering a high quality, high value product. The spa offering as been designed to appeal to the younger and more active cruisers currently sailing with the line—the average age in the summer months is 43—and also bearing in mind the interests of women traveling together who are familiar with spa breaks.
Other treatments to be offered in Ocean Village Two’s Karma Spa and Fitness include ones already proven popular on Ocean Village’s original ship such as:
G-Form*—a pain free weight loss therapy which uses micro-currents to work on problem areas.
Ancient Stones*—the direct heat relaxes muscles, allowing manipulation of a greater intensity than with regular massage
Teeth Whitening*—for that Hollywood smile
Ocean Village will be looking to extend the new Karma Spa range of treatments to the original Ocean Village in May 2007.
Ocean Village Two offers cruise-goers a choice of two Western Mediterranean itineraries, sailing to and from Palma, Majorca and taking in the best of the French and Italian Rivieras and beyond. Seven night fly-cruises onboard start from just £549 per person** and depart from Palma between May and October 2007.
*Prices
Pilates golf seminars are complimentary. One-to-one Pilates sessions are £99 for three 60 minute sessions; Oxy-jet facial £99; G Form: £55 for a 60 minute session; Teeth Whitening: £135.
** £549 is per person price based on two adults sharing an NN grade inside cabin, flying to Majorca from Stansted or Gatwick on May 1 or 8, 2007, subject to availability.   Price includes return flights, basic tips, all food and entertainment, and ensuite cabin with fridge, safe, hairdryer and kettle. 

Peter Deilmann Cruises

Free Air & Shore Excursions On Select Fall Sailings On  ‘MS Deutschland’
Peter Deilmann Cruises is once again offering U.S. travelers free air transportation and free shore excursions on September and October ocean voyages aboard the five-star, 513-passenger MS Deutschland to the British Isles, Western Europe and the Mediterranean.  Two sailings are from Hamburg and the other two are from Lisbon and Monte Carlo.
Destinations and dates of the four sailings are:  England and Scotland, September 3-17; Western Europe – Amsterdam, London and France, Spain and Portugal, September 17-October 1; Lisbon to the Spanish Balearic Islands, Barcelona and Monte Carlo, October 1-10; and Monte Carlo to major Italian cities, the Amalfi Coast and the French Island of Corsica, October 10-17. 
Free round-trip air transportation for these cruises is available from New York and 16 other U.S. gateways and low air supplements of $110 and $150 are available from an additional 34 cities. The sailings also provide free shore excursions, valued up to $600 per person, and free airport-ship transfers.   Free air is available from New York, Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, Washington, Charlotte, Atlanta, Miami and nine other cities in the East. The low air supplements are $110 from 19 Midwest cities that include Austin, Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Louisville and St. Louis and $150 from 15 Western cities including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Seattle and Portland.  
The 14-night British Isles cruise, September 3-17, sails from Hamburg to Leith (Edinburgh), Greenock (Glasgow) and Isle of Man in Scotland and Liverpool, Milford Haven, Falmouth and London in England.
The Western Europe sailing, also 14 nights, from Hamburg to Lisbon, September 17-October 1, calls at Amsterdam, London, St. Nazaire and the Breton region of France, Vilagarcia and the Cantabrian coast of Spain and Funchal on the island of Madeira.
An Atlantic and Mediterranean cruise, nine nights, from Lisbon to Monte Carlo, October 1-10, calls at Portimao in Portugal’s north and then sails through the Straits of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands of Ibiza and Menorca, Barcelona and Monte Carlo, Monaco. The second Mediterranean cruise, seven nights, is roundtrip from Monte Carlo, October 10-17, visiting Florence, Rome, Naples, Palermo (Sicily), Cagliari (Sardinia), and Ajaccio (Corsica). There are golf, garden and equestrian theme cruise packages on three of these cruises. 
Deilmann now has an expanded program of pre-arranged Wellness packages on the ship that start at just $150 for ladies’ facial beauty treatment, body bath with rose petals, milk and oil and back massage.  Gentlemen’s grooming and relaxation packages start at $155 for a two-hour treatment.  There are also daily classes in Pilates, Nordic walking and aqua jogging, make-up and fitness consulting sessions.      
The Deutschland offers 36 single cabins for solo travelers and charges considerably less for single supplements than other cruise lines. The free airport-ship transfers are included in any air arranged by Deilmann Cruises. For those who would prefer to use frequent flyer miles, Deilmann will deduct $750 per person from cruise rates. Canadians receive a $1,000 air allowance deduction from cruise rates through Exclusive Tours, Deilmann’s general sales agent in Canada (www.exclusivetours.ca ).
Cabin prices on these European sailings, including free air and free shore excursions, start at $3,355 per person for a twin-bedded cabin.  Single cabin rates start at $3,701. Peter Deilmann Cruises toll-free number is 1-800-348-8287; e-mail is pdcmail@ deilmann-cruises.com .  To view and download sailings, log on to www.deilmann-cruises.com.

P&O Cruise Lines/UK

Britain’s Leading Cruise Line Unveils Biggest Ever Program For 2008
P&O Cruises most extensive and innovative range of cruise holidays will be on offer in 2008, available to book from a new brochure published this month. The 2008 first edition brochure details itineraries on all six ships in the fleet, including Ventura, the superliner designed for Britain.
Cruise itineraries available to book from April 30 cover the Mediterranean, Baltic, Atlantic Isles, Caribbean, USA and South America, departing between January 2008 and March 2009.
Early booking incentives are available before August 31 2007, including up to 45 percent Pricebreakers discount. Free car parking is also available on all Southampton roundtrip itineraries, offering passengers up to an additional £115 saving on an average two week cruise.
Popular school holiday cruises are highlighted so that families wishing to travel in these peak times can take advantage of family cabins and discounted child places. A number of cruises outside the traditional school holiday period also offer free child places. P&O Cruises, commercial director, Nigel Esdale said, “P&O Cruises has more ex-UK departures than any other cruise line and the 2008 program will offer diverse itineraries to appeal to both new and experienced cruise passengers alike.”
More seven-night cruise breaks to Northern Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, Channel Islands and Ireland are featured, along with in depth, explorative itineraries of up to 36 nights in duration. There are also an increased number of overnight stays in ports of call such as Istanbul, Barbados, Madeira, Acapulco and New Orleans, along with stays of two days in Barcelona, Venice and St. Petersburg.
With the addition of Ventura to offer a winter Caribbean fly-cruise season popular with newcomers and families, the adult-only ships in the fleet, Arcadia and Artemis, will be deployed to offer a program for experienced cruisers.
Arcadia will sail from Southampton until January 2009 and Artemis will for the first time since joining the fleet be offering a fly-cruise season. With departure points from Montego Bay in Jamaica, New Orleans in the US and Manaus in Brazil, she will offer ‘off the beaten track’ two-week Caribbean connoisseur itineraries, featuring calls in Mexico, South America and the USA, as well as the Caribbean itself. New destinations in the brochure include Molde in Norway, Puerto Chiapas in Mexico, Qaqortoq in Greenland, Roatan in Honduras, Santa Marta in Colombia, Skjolden in Norway, Santo Tomas de Castilla in Guatemala, Jacksonville, Florida in the US and Lerwick in Scotland.
 When Ventura launches in April 2008 with Noddy on board every itinerary, digital Scalextric, 3D cinema, circus skills training and a Rock School for teenagers, we will be offering the most family friendly superliner sailing from the UK,” said Esdale.
Highlights of the brochure include:
The Weekender, Oceana (E808) 18 – 20 April 2008. Southampton, Bruges, Southampton. Starting from £189.
-- Mediterranean Explorer, Arcadia (J822) 14 – 28 November 2008. Southampton, Palma, Barcelona (two days in port), Monte Carlo, Almeria, Cadiz, Lisbon, Vigo, Southampton. Starting from £1,099.
-- Tranquil Fjords, Ventura (N807) 13 – 20 June 2008. Southampton, Bergen, Flaam, cruise in Sognefjord, Olden; cruise in Nordfjord, Stavanger, Southampton. Starting from £649.
-- A Caribbean Voyage, Oceana (E827) 31 October – 15 November 2008. Southampton, Madeira, Tortola, St. Kitts, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados for charter flight to UK. Starting from £999.
Several special interest cruises are identified in the brochure on board the most traditional ship in the fleet, Artemis. Along with the increasingly popular Music Festivals at Sea, topics include wine and spirits appreciation, art and architecture, literature and jazz*. Arcadia will also host a celebrity’cruise and Ventura a series of Tate Talks, an
enriching program of talks, interviews and creative workshops presented by experts from Tate Modern, which bring the world of modern art to life.
The brochure also contains details of on board enhancements to be introduced by May 2008, as part of the multi-million pound Elevation initiative. These are categorized into accommodation, dining, well-being, entertainment, shore excursions and embarkation.
Product enhancements include: new eight inch Slumberland Gold Seal mattresses in all cabins, wine stewards newly trained by Master of Wine Conal Gregory, matinee shows and family and teen-only shore excursions.
Bookings can be made as of April 30** and Ventura is on sale now. To order a copy of the brochure call P&O Cruises on 08705 726 726 or visit www.pocruises.co.uk .
For more information on Ventura visit www.virtualventura.co.uk.

Princess Cruises

Princess to Deploy Five Ships Across Gulf of Alaska in 2008
Long the leader in cruising both Alaska's Inside Passage and its dramatic glacier rimmed Gulf Coast, Princess Cruises announces that its 2008 Gulf of Alaska program will feature five vessels, including one which will offer the most destination-intensive itinerary in Alaska. Sailing in Alaska for the first time, the intimate Tahitian Princess will debut a new longer "Connoisseur" route that features a number of unique and memorable experiences not usually included on most Alaskan cruises, including the chance to view the famous brown bears of Kodiak, explore the natural beauty of "Alaska's Little Switzerland," at Valdez and revel in one of Alaska's best wildlife spectacles from Seward, the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park.
Princess ships will offer 73 signature Gulf of Alaska sailings and eight departures of the new Connoisseur voyages throughout the May to September season. Ranging in size from 670 to 2,670 passengers, ships include Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess, each returning for another season of the seven-night "Voyage of the Glaciers" cruises between Vancouver and Whittier, and Tahitian Princess, which for the first time joins the lineup with its 14-day Connoisseur cruise sailing roundtrip from Vancouver.
The seven-day Gulf of Alaska cruises can also be combined with one of 34 different land tour options for a complete cruisetour featuring the best of Alaska by land and sea, including the state's two most sought-after destinations on every departure -- Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. All of the line's 2008 Gulf of Alaska cruises include calls in Glacier Bay, and Princess ships will carry more passengers to this spectacle of ice and sea life than any other cruise line. In addition, travelers headed to Denali arrive earlier with Princess' exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service to/from Whittier, giving them more time to explore the state's dramatic interior.
--Voyage of the Glaciers—The 2,670-passenger Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess will be deployed on 37 voyages departing Saturdays from Vancouver or Whittier and featuring calls at Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway with daylight cruising of Glacier Bay and the 16 glaciers of College Fjord. In addition, the 1,970-passenger Coral Princess and Island Princess will offer 36 sailings on the same itinerary, departing on Mondays.
--Alaska Connoisseur Voyages—Princess will offer a new Connoisseur itinerary aboard the intimate 670-passenger Tahitian Princess. This 14-day voyage includes new port calls at Kodiak, Seward, and Valdez in addition to visits to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka and Victoria, B.C., with daylight cruising of Glacier Bay. Tahitian Princess will sail on eight voyages departing on Thursdays from Vancouver. With eight ports of call and a full day of cruising Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, this itinerary is perfect for the traveler who wants the most Alaskan cruise available.
--Alaska Cruisetours—Voyage of the Glaciers passengers can choose from a variety of three- to nine-night land packages to create a comprehensive 10- to 16-night land/sea vacation in the heart of "The Great Land." All Princess Alaska tours offer at least two nights at either Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge or Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, or a combination of both, ensuring that travelers enjoy more time among the Denali-area wilderness and wildlife they came to see. Passengers can travel directly to their lodge from the ship with Princess' exclusive Direct to the Wilderness rail service. Expanded for 2008, this unique service features trains waiting right at the Whittier cruise ship dock to offer passengers the only same-day luxury rail service between the ship and Denali Park.
Princess' Alaska cruisetours include accommodation at the line's five exclusive wilderness lodges, with scenic riverside settings in some of the "Great Land's" most desirable locations. The expanded Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge and Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge house Denali-area visitors, while the company's Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge and Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge are set, respectively, among the dramatic beauty of the Kenai Peninsula and Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge also offers quality accommodations in the heart of Alaska's interior with views of the Chena River.
Gulf of Alaska cruises and cruisetours for 2008 are available for reservations on May 14, 2007, with special early-booking fares beginning at $649 for a seven-day voyage, and $1,399 for cruisetours. Website:  www.princess.com

Princess Opens P&O Australia Cruises to North American Travelers
Princess is offering North American travelers an opportunity to expand their "down under" cruise options by sailing throughout the South Pacific with sister company P&O Cruises Australia. Offered primarily for sale in Australia and New Zealand, these voyages give North American passengers the chance to experience P&O's fun Australian-style cruising while traveling to an intriguing lineup of destinations, including idyllic islands and exotic ports of call such as Pago Pago, Bora Bora, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Tonga, as well as the best of Australia. Onboard, passengers will enjoy P&O's casual "Aussie" atmosphere and traditional dining, featuring entertainment and food options geared to local down under tastes.
Voyages are available on three ships, Pacific Sun, Pacific Star and the new Pacific Dawn, which will sail on P&O Australia's largest program ever in 2007-08 as the line celebrates its 75th anniversary season. The schedule features 95 sailings to choose from on a wealth of itineraries departing from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland.
--The 2,050-passenger Pacific Dawn -- familiar to many Princess fans from her days sailing as Regal Princess -- debuts as Australia's first "superliner" in November.  The ship's first season features 10 different roundtrip Sydney itineraries, ranging from seven- to 28-day sailings.  Highlights include regular cruises to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and even a 28-day cruise to French Polynesia, calling at a wealth of Pacific Islands, including Bora Bora, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
--The 1,900-passenger Pacific Sun sails on an extensive roster of itineraries, ranging from seven to 13 days in length.  Sailing roundtrip from its new homeport of Brisbane as well as Sydney, the ship features voyages not only to the tranquil South Pacific Islands, but also a week-long Queensland sailing highlighting the best of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas.
--The 1,350-passenger Pacific Star sails from Brisbane and Auckland, New Zealand, offering South Pacific island voyages as well as cruises between Australia and New Zealand.  Itineraries range from seven days up to a 21-day Australia odyssey highlighting the best of the country's eastern coastline.
Pricebreaker Discount fares for P&O Australia cruises begin at $963 per person for a seven-day sailing, based on double occupancy.   U.S. dollar rates apply to cruise fares only - onboard purchases will be priced in Australian dollars.
Booking information and reservations for P&O Australia's 2007-08 cruise season is available from a professional travel agent or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS. Website: www.princess.com

Alaska Culture Takes Center Stage on Princess Ships this Summer
As passengers relax under cozy woolen blankets, glaciers tower before them, crackling occasionally as a piece breaks off in a dramatic "calving."  Later, sharp-eyed guests train their binoculars to where their onboard naturalist has spotted a whale.  Soon Princess chefs offer up a deckside buffet to complement the scenery with a bounty of local Alaskan flavors, while later local park rangers regale their audience with an entertaining presentation full of insights about The Great Land.
Alaska offers passengers a thoroughly unique experience in which they can be close to natural wonders and enjoy adventurous activities on shore.  But on a Princess ship this summer, travelers can also continue to immerse themselves in the wonders of Alaska even when they return onboard, thanks to a special onboard experience designed to complement the itinerary.  Special guests and programs fill the day's program, helping passengers appreciate the richness around them whether they're captivated by local wildlife and scenery, or want to get a closer feel for Alaska Native culture or the favorite local sport of dog mushing.  And through it all, the flavors of The Great Land come alive as passengers enjoy Princess' Signature Alaskan Cuisine featuring such delicacies as salmon, king crab, venison or even reindeer chili.
Starting this May, Princess' specially designed program will offer its passengers a variety of ways to experience Alaska onboard their ship, including:
-- Meet a Musher—Libby Riddles, the 1985 Iditarod sled dog race champion and first woman ever to win the famous Anchorage to Nome trek, has become a Princess favorite, enthralling passengers with exploits from her days as a musher.  In her exclusive appearances for Princess, Riddles joins each of the line's Alaska ships during its call in Juneau.  Taking passengers behind the scenes into the world of dog mushing, she shares her Iditarod experiences while describing what it's like to live in a native Inupiat village near Nome.  Riddles' approximately hour-long presentations are held aboard the ship in the afternoon, followed by an opportunity for passengers to ask questions, get autographed copies of her books or pose with her for photos.
-- Alaska Naturalists—On each Alaska sailing, passengers have the benefit of the expert guidance of their own dedicated onboard naturalist throughout their cruise.  These veteran guides include biologists, writers, adventurers, professors and Alaska Natives, among others, who give informative presentations about local wildlife, glaciers, oceanography, marine life, native Alaskan cultures, history and many other local topics of interest.  Naturalists often provide colorful bridge commentary as well and help with spotting wildlife.
-- North to Alaska in Skagway—Local historian and performer Steve Hites presents a colorful tribute to the Klondike days during the ship's call in Skagway. This entertaining North to Alaska show offers passengers the opportunity to learn more about Alaska's gold rush era through an entertaining mix of song, poetry and folklore.
-- Park Ranger Programs in Glacier Bay—Park rangers present a variety of programs for passengers of all ages while ships sail among the dramatic ice fields of Glacier Bay National Park.  National Park Service rangers join the ship for the day, offering a live commentary from ship's bridge throughout the visit to Glacier Bay, pointing out the natural wonders and wildlife sightings. Rangers also give an informative shipboard presentation with videos of Glacier Bay's environment.  They also meet with passengers at a dedicated booth, offering reference books and other information to further inform interested visitors about Glacier Bay's natural and cultural history.
-- Glacier Bay Junior Ranger/Teen Explorer—Princess ships also offer special Glacier Bay activities for the ships' younger passengers.  The enriching Junior Ranger and Teen Explorer program is designed to bring Glacier Bay and the Alaska wilderness to life for the thousands of children who cruise each summer. This joint effort between Princess and the National Parks Service is designed to encourage young cruisers to explore Glacier Bay's natural and cultural history through fun interactive projects.  Children ages 3-12 and teens ages 13-17 can participate in special programs customized for their age group and take home specially developed activity books.  Kids who participate in a certain number of events and activities can earn Junior Ranger status, which is commemorated with an official badge and certificate.
-- Forest Service Presentations in Ketchikan—Passengers have the opportunity to learn more about the nation's largest National Forest—Tongass National Forest—with a special onboard presentation by rangers from the U.S. Forest Service.  A naturalist station will be set up throughout the afternoon each ship is in Ketchikan, and passengers are invited to special presentations for adults and children as the naturalists share information about Southeast Alaska and this important national treasure.
Signature Alaskan Cuisine—The enticing flavors of Alaska feature in menus and events throughout Princess' Alaska fleet.  Each season chefs create a bounty of flavorful dishes that reflect the state's culinary delights, featuring fresh fish, savory meats and an assortment of seafood specialties.  Passengers will find ample opportunity to sample these treats, with a number of special culinary events throughout the cruise.  In the dining rooms, one evening will culminate with a special Chef's Alaskan Dinner featuring fresh and smoked salmon, fresh halibut, loin of venison and king crab.  On another day, cruisers will return from port to find a festive poolside fish barbeque serving up such specialties as grilled prawns, halibut brochettes, crab cakes and venison chili.  And while ships sail among the stunning scenery of Glacier Bay, a lavish mid-day buffet fuels passengers with choices such as hot and cold smoked and chaud-froid salmon, crab salad, and grilled fish, plus ice carvings and other special décor.  Passenger also might discover a reindeer chili or rockfish chowder cook-off.  To top off any meal, diners can wash down their Alaskan feasts with local beers or an Alaskan Hot Toddy.
Glacier Bay Balcony Breakfast—For a more private repast among the scenic ice floes of Glacier Bay, Princess offers guests the opportunity to order a special Glacier Bay champagne breakfast to be served right on their stateroom balcony.  This indulgent morning option features fresh pastries, forest berries, Copper River salmon and Alaskan crab quiche to further enhance their cruise through this natural wonder.
-- Gold Rush Marketplace - For passengers seeking the perfect memento of their Alaskan adventure, Princess ships offer a one-time special event each cruise—the Gold Rush Market Place.  This unique shopping opportunity offers a comprehensive collection of exclusive Alaskan merchandise representing the 49th state's many cultures and resources, with items such as gold nuggets and quartz, cozy totem blankets, hand crafted figurines depicting Alaska's natural wildlife, authentic Russian souvenirs from Sitka, Native Alaskan dolls, and totems all manufactured by local Alaskan artisans.  Exclusive Alaska apparel represents the rich history and culture of Alaska with designs only available on Princess ships.
Exclusive Cruise Companion Book/Map and Video - A Princess exclusive, the "Alaska Cruise Companion" book and map set was created especially for the line by author and long-time Alaskan Joe Upton.  The insightful guide lets passengers follow along on their cruise as the detailed map and information-packed guidebook are organized to fit Princess' itineraries.  Loaded with facts and colorful stories about each port and coastal features along the way, the set is a favorite with Alaska passengers each year.  An accompanying video, also produced by Upton, is shown throughout the cruise in shipboard cabins, following the cruise route with beautiful photography and entertaining narration.
Princess will feature its largest ever Alaska fleet in 2007, with eight ships sailing through the scenic waters of the Great Land. Passengers can choose from 139 total departures aboard a diverse lineup of vessels that range from 670 passengers to 2,670 passengers.  For the first time, the line offers mid-week departures of its popular Gulf of Alaska cruises aboard Pacific Princess.  In addition, Golden Princess will make her Alaska debut, adding a new choice and expanding capacity to Princess' popular Inside Passage program.  Passengers have more opportunities than ever to visit Glacier Bay in 2007 as Princess ships will sail into the national park a record 78 times, carrying more passengers to this spectacle of ice than any other cruise line.
Additional information about Princess Cruises Alaska programs is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting www.princess.com.

200 New Adventures Ashore® in Europe this Summer
Princess offers nearly 200 new shore excursion options to add unforgettable experiences to their European vacation. The new additions to the line's comprehensive Adventures Ashore® program offer distinctive options for food enthusiasts, wine and spirit lovers, historians, art aficionados, pilgrimage seekers, race car fans, movie lovers, families and explorers of all kinds.  In total, Princess offers a comprehensive lineup of more than 800 intriguing tour choices throughout Europe.
In addition to the many new tours, this year Princess also debuts a new tool in its shore excursion booklets—a handy Excursions at a Glance section. This feature categorizes each port's tours into one of four types - Explorer (full-day tours), Traveler (half-day excursions), Adventurer (for active travelers) and Elite & Overland (Elite Collection tours offer an intimate group setting, while Overland tours offer unique, multi-day experiences).  Found in the front of each Europe shore excursion booklet, this chart offers an easy way for passengers to choose which tours best fit their plans for each port day.
Among the many new tours debuting this season are:
-- Be a Nobel Prize Winner for a Day in Stockholm. For those enchanted by the idea of winning an illustrious Nobel Prize, this private tour includes a visit to the Nobel Museum in Stockholm's original Stock Exchange building, following the path of history for Nobel Laureates.  An exclusive lunch is served in the intimate City Hall Cellar Restaurant, recreating the most recent menu presented to the Nobel prizewinners, right down to the same table settings.
-- Commune with Italian Racing Legends Ferrari & Lamborghini (Ravenna) - Fans of fast cars have a unique opportunity to visit the sacred ground of motor sports: the factory museums at Ferrari and Lamborghini.  Visitors will explore the history of both premier automakers as well as view historic and exotic cars.  In addition, lunch is served in the famous Ferrari Restaurant near the factory grounds.
-- Choose Your Sport in Finland (Helsinki) - Active travelers can choose their perfect sport on the triple-option Haikko Manor Sport Activity Adventure, offering a choice of hiking, Nordic walking and bicycling.  No matter which they pick, passengers will set off from a dramatic 14th century monastery that has been converted to a luxurious hotel and spa.
-- Absolut Ice Bar and the Old Town (Stockholm) - Travelers can get in the "spirit" of Sweden with a visit to the world's first permanent ice bar, where they don fur ponchos and mittens to taste vodka served in ice glasses amidst a 23° F lounge.  The 2 1/2 hour tour also includes a narrated stroll through Gamla Stan, the birthplace of Stockholm more than eight centuries ago.
-- Cider Museum & Historic Locronan (Brest. Sample Brittany's most celebrated product with a visit to the Cider Museum in Argol.  Passengers will become familiar with all the stages of traditional cider production and be able to taste Breton cider and liqueurs accompanied by pancakes.  Travelers will also visit Locronan with its 17th century buildings that have provided a backdrop for several films including Roman Polanski's "Tess."
-- Uncover Pompeii's Wine Secrets (Naples/Capri). Travelers can go back in time not only with a special visit to areas of Pompeii not often seen by visitors, but also with a taste of truly "vintage" wine.  Passengers on the Unexplored Pompeii and its Wine Secrets tour will enjoy the unique opportunity to visit the Mastroberardino winery, which has a special permit to plant grapes inside the excavations of Pompeii using the same methods of 2,000 years ago.  Each year they produce only 1,800 bottles of Villa dei Misteri wine -- making it not only one of the most refined worldwide wines, but also a piece of history.
-- Nordisk Film Studio and Carlsberg Brewery (Copenhagen). Film buffs will love the opportunity to visit the world's oldest movie studio, which was founded in 1906 and continues to produce films and television shows today.  Passengers will also explore another local product with a visit to the nearby Carlsberg Brewery, where they can learn about the fine art of brewing and sample the results.
-- In the Steps of the "The Godfather" (Messina). An opportunity to go behind-the-scenes in two locations used by Francis Ford Coppola in filming "The Godfather" - Savoca, which appeared in "The Godfather, Part II" and Forza d'Agro, which was used in both the original movie and "Part III."  Passengers will also enjoy typical Sicilian refreshment at Bar Vitelli in Savoca, which also houses a small collection of photographs from the film production.
-- London & The Da Vinci Code (Dover). Travelers can follow in the footsteps of Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu on a guided walking tour of London inspired by the book and movie "The Da Vinci Code." Guides help fans separate fact from fiction as they explore Temple Church, Westminster Abbey and the National Gallery.
-- In the Steps of St. Patrick (Belfast). Walk in the footsteps of the world's most celebrated saint.  Participants will learn more about the epic story of Ireland's patron saint with a visit to the St. Patrick Centre, and they can pay tribute with a visit to the saint's grave.  They can also explore the oldest ecclesiastical site in Ireland, where legend has it that Patrick preached his first sermon.
-- Charles Dickens and Victorian London (Dover) - London was as much a character in Dickens' novels as Nicholas Nickleby.  Passengers can explore major sites from Dickens' works as well as important places in his life with a guided walking tour that includes visits to the Dickens House Museum and lunch at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese -- believed to be the tavern described by Dickens in "A Tale of Two Cities."
-- Chekhov's House and Concert (Yalta). Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov wrote two of his greatest plays - "The Cherry Orchard" and "Three Sisters" - while living in Yalta.  This tour will take passengers inside the writer's life with visits to sites mentioned in his works as well an opportunity to tour his house, known as the White Dacha, which still holds the original furnishings and many of his personal effects.
-- The Holy Land Experience. Traveling between the ports of Asdod and Haifa, these new extended excursions give passengers an in-depth look at the major holy sites and attractions of Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem plus a visit to a kibbutz.  The tour includes an overnight stay in Jerusalem.
-- Family Adventure with Boat Trip (Istanbul.- Family members will revel in this opportunity to sail along the Bosporus in a private yacht for stunning views of Istanbul, including the grand Ottoman palaces.  They'll also travel to the old city to visit the Blue Mosque and the Underground Cistern, plus enjoy refreshments at an authentic Turkish tea house and shopping in the Grand Bazaar.
-- Family Adventure Ephesus and Beach Club (Kusadasi). Families can explore the remarkable ruins of ancient Ephesus together, followed by an afternoon at a private beach club.  Kids and parents alike will enjoy the opportunity to sunbathe, comb the beach, or swim in the crystalline waters.
Princess shore excursions can be reserved in advance through the line's innovative Cruise Personalizer on www.princess.com.

Chef's Table to Debut on ‘Emerald Princess’
When Emerald Princess sets sail for the first time this spring, she'll offer foodies a unique treat:  a rare opportunity to be welcomed into the inner sanctum of the ship's galley by the executive chef for pre-dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by a specially prepared multi-course tasting dinner in the dining room.
While many passengers are able to enjoy a tour of the ship's galley during the quiet off-hours, the new Chef's Table offering will give a select group of gourmands the opportunity to visit the galley at its most busy time during dinner and treated to a full evening of memorable sights, tastes and conversation.  After the Maitre d' personally escorts the passengers to the galley and introduces them to the executive chef, the group will enjoy French champagne with appetizers.  The chef will preview the details of the menu he created for them that evening, and the group will be welcomed to their special table in the dining room.
The multi-course menu will be specially created at the chef's choice, and will not be offered anywhere else on the ship.  The fare might include anything from a focus on regional cuisine to a showcase of indigenous ingredients from a recent port.  Each course will be accompanied by a detailed explanation of special features, preparation methods, and tasting suggestions.  Red and white wine, selected by the Maitre d' to complement the meal, is included in the evening.
During the dessert course, the chef will rejoin the group at their private table to participate in a lively discussion about the evening's meal, answer any questions the guests may have, and share culinary secrets that have been perfected through the chef's many years of experience at sea and on land.  On average, Princess' chefs have been honing their culinary arts skills both shipside and shoreside for at least 25 years, and all chefs are also members of the prestigious international Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gastronomic society.
Additionally, each couple at the Chef's Table will receive a personalized autographed copy of Princess' best-selling cookbook, Courses, A Culinary Journey, which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide and is now available on www.amazon.com.  Guests will also enjoy a complimentary photo taken at the private table with the chef.
The Chef's Table experience can be reserved by up to ten passengers on select nights during the sailing, at a cost of $75 per person.  After its debut on Emerald Princess, Chef's Table will be gradually introduced on all Princess ships fleet wide.
The 113,000-ton Emerald Princess, a sister ship to the line's Crown Princess, will make its debut April 11 and offer an inaugural summer season of cruising in the Greek Isles and Mediterranean.  The ship will feature the many design innovations introduced aboard Crown Princess last year including a dramatic piazza-style atrium with casual dining venues and an adults-only retreat called The Sanctuary.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

Princess Details Its Most Expansive Europe Season Ever for 2008
Princess' 2008 season offers something for every European explorer's wish list, with six ships callings at over 115 ports throughout the continent—more than ever before.  Eight new ports debut including such untouched locales as Albania as well as five new itineraries, including a new Classical Europe option that combines the best of Scandinavia/Russia with the Mediterranean in a single cruise—so that for the first time travelers won't have to choose between visiting St. Petersburg or Florence.
Next year Princess features its largest fleet in the region, with six vessels, from 670 to 3,070 passengers, sailing on 87 departures of 32 unique itineraries, ranging from seven to 23 days in length.  The Europe season begins April 12 and runs through November 28, 2008.
Two ships make their European debuts: Crown Princess, which brings extra capacity to favorite Scandinavia/Russia itineraries, and Pacific Princess, which offers an intimate cruise experience throughout the Mediterranean, including a significant increase in Holy Land sailings.  In addition, Royal Princess returns with an all-new schedule and Emerald Princess' sails once again throughout the Mediterranean and Greek Isles, Grand Princess showcases both Northern Europe and the Mediterranean, and Sea Princess sails on a selection of one- and two-week Mediterranean and Northern Europe itineraries from Southampton.
Eight new ports will tempt those with a yearning for adventure, including Sarande, Albania featuring the remains of the ancient Greek and Roman city of Butrint and the Ottoman town of Gjirokastra, the nation's two UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Dartmouth, a charming seaside town at the heart of Devon in the UK; Harwich, a convenient alternative port for visits to London; Bornholm (Rønne), a scenic Danish island; and Scrabster in the very north of Scotland, a convenient jumping off point for visits to the Scottish Highlands and the charming Castle of Mey.  Passengers on transatlantic sailings will also be able to explore new ports on the way to or from Europe with visits to Banjul, capital of The Gambia offering wildlife sightings, colorful markets and intriguing local villages; Horta, a small village in the Portuguese Azores Islands; and St. Anthony, Newfoundland, offering an opportunity to go whale watching or visit Viking ruins at L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site, another UNESCO site thought to be one of the earliest European settlements in North America.
Princess' 2008 Europe season includes:
-- Royal Princess Classical Europe—Royal Princess combines an intimate 710-passenger cruising experience with a schedule of three all-new itineraries, including a sailing to the best of classical Europe between Stockholm and Rome and two extended transatlantic sailings.
-- Pacific Princess' Elite Mediterranean and Holy Land—The 680-passenger Pacific Princess makes its Mediterranean debut by taking over many of Royal Princess' itineraries to unique places such as Albania, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria, and featuring the line's most sailings ever to the Holy Land.
-- Emerald Princess in the Mediterranean—Emerald Princess returns for a second season offering her 3,070 passengers the opportunity to enjoy Princess' favorite Mediterranean and Greek Isles itineraries, including its signature Grand Mediterranean route and two different choices for luxuriating in the sunny islands of the Aegean.
-- Grand Princess in Northern Europe, Mediterranean and Egypt—Offering one of the most diverse schedules, the 2,600-passenger Grand Princess not only offers cruises through the dramatic Norwegian Fjords, the remote beauty of Iceland and the charming British Isles, but it also heads for the wonders of Egypt, the lovely Greek Isles and some of the most sought-after ports in the Mediterranean.
-- Crown Princess in Scandinavia & Russia—The 3,070-passenger Crown Princess makes her European debut with sailings to these favorite destinations.  With two itinerary options, passengers can choose to visit Oslo or Berlin in addition to the highlights of Scandinavia and two full days in St. Petersburg.
-- Sea Princess from Southampton—Sea Princess again offers her 1,950 passengers a series of different one- and two-week voyages with convenient roundtrip departures from Southampton.  Travelers will visit the Mediterranean, Iberian Peninsula and Scandinavia with these popular itineraries.
Passengers can add to their European adventure with a choice of cruisetour options offered in conjunction with Grand Princess, Emerald Princess, Crown Princess and Pacific Princess sailings.  These fully escorted tours include Under the Tuscan Sun, highlighting Florence, Siena and Milan; Cathedrals and Castles of Imperial Europe, featuring four capitals - Budapest, Vienna, Prague and Berlin; and the Ring of Kerry, with visits to Shannon, Killarney and Cork.  All tours are designed to mesh seamlessly with Princess' cruise itineraries for a complete land/sea vacation.
Early booking fares for Europe cruises start at $1,640 per person, based on double occupancy.
Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS, or by visiting www.princess.com.

Princess Celebrates Mother's Day With Mother/Daughter Memories Package      
To celebrate the launch of its two newest cruise ships, Emerald Princess and Royal Princess, which will be christened together over Mother's Day weekend, Princess Cruises is debuting a new Mother/Daughter Memories package.  Designed to help a mother and daughter celebrate their time together, the package offers activities they are sure to love, such as shopping, relaxing at the spa, sampling fine wines and creating lasting memories of their cruise vacation together.
Available on Emerald Princess beginning May 5, 2007, the Mother/Daughter Memories package can be enjoyed any time of year, including on Mother's Day, and features two of each of the following:
A custom-designed sterling silver charm bracelet featuring a sterling silver sand dollar charm with an emerald accent, created to  commemorate the launch of Emerald Princess  and Exotic Hand and Sole Delight Foot Ritual Lotus Spa manicure and pedicure ; half-day pass to The Sanctuary, the ship's adults-only retreat; reserved seats for a wine tasting event; and an 8"x10" photos of their choice. The package cost is $495 and can be reserved on board by all mother and daughters 21 years of age and older.
Mothers and daughters can enjoy the best of Mediterranean and Greek Isles on Emerald Princess as she sails to the region's most alluring and historic destinations. 

Royal Caribbean International

Royal Caribbean Announces 2008-09 Itineraries From Major Northeast Ports
Royal Caribbean International has opened bookings for 19 exciting 2008-09 itineraries, offering East Coast travelers more voyages and embarkation ports to experience a cruise vacation. More than 80 sailings, ranging from five to 15 nights will sail to New England/ Canada, Bermuda, and Eastern Caribbean. The new itineraries will give New York-metropolitan area travelers convenient year-round cruise choices from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ. Travelers also will enjoy summer and autumn sailings from Baltimore, Norfolk and Boston aboard Grandeur of the Seas and Jewel of the Seas.
Throughout 2008-09, travelers from the New York and New Jersey regions will continue to have convenient sailings year-round from Cape Liberty Cruise Port aboard Explorer of the Seas. She will sail on eight distinct roundtrip itineraries ranging from five to 12 nights to Bermuda, and Eastern and Southern Caribbean. Northeast travelers also can choose among six sailings to New England and Canada on nine-night voyages. Prices start at $649 per person, double occupancy.
Grandeur will sail roundtrip from Norfolk's newly constructed Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center on five-night Bermuda cruise getaways, eight- and nine-night voyages to New England and Canada, and nine-night Eastern Caribbean sailings. From Baltimore, Grandeur will sail roundtrip on five-night voyages to Bermuda and nine-night cruise vacations to the Eastern Caribbean. Prices start at $649 per person, double occupancy.
Jewel of the Seas returns to Boston in 2008. Travelers can enjoy the changing of the foliage and the vivid autumn colors of the New England landscape from the historic port on four roundtrip seven-night sailings to New England and Canada beginning on September 20, 2008. In addition, Boston-area travelers also can choose a shortened itinerary on one five-night sailing on October 13. Prices start at $549 per person, double occupancy.
Other 2008 Royal Caribbean itineraries also open for individual, group and incentive bookings this week are four 14- or 15-night Panama Canal voyages, aboard Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas. Web site: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/

First Wedding Adventure Program to Debut On ‘Liberty of the Seas’
Reflecting the cruise line’s dedication to provide guests with exciting and innovative experiences, Royal Caribbean International is unveiling Explorer Weddings, a first-of-its-kind program that combines a cruise with an exotic destination or themed wedding. Couples saying “I do” for the first time or repeating their vows will share in a customized wedding experience onboard or shoreside. Explorer Weddings add an extra measure of exhilaration for couples, who can exchange vows in distinctive settings, such as beside the line’s onboard FlowRider surf simulator, on top of an Alaskan glacier, mid-air in a hot-air balloon or in a medieval castle.
As an extension of Royal Caribbean’s Royal Romance program, Explorer Weddings was created in partnership with The Wedding Experience and is part of a series of guest program enhancements to debut with the launch of Liberty of the Seas. Liberty’s maiden voyage will be on May 19, 2007 and is the cruise line’s newest ship to share the title of the world’s largest cruise ship with sister ship Freedom of the Seas. “More than 15 percent of Americans are choosing a destination wedding instead of a traditional land-based ceremony,” said Steve Shaiken, vice president, Onboard Revenue Operations, Royal Caribbean International. “The Explorer Weddings program offers couples the opportunity to combine an unforgettable destination wedding in a very unique setting with a cruise honeymoon. Royal Caribbean is applying our expertise in providing exciting cruise vacations to help create an event of a lifetime.”
Explorer Weddings coordinators work closely with the bride and groom to customize their wedding or vow renewal, including creating personalized vows, if needed. They arrange all the transportation and priority check-in for the couple and their guests, and even meet the couple at the pier and escort them to their stateroom to address any last minute questions.
Couples can choose to marry at onboard locations such as the ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall or ship’s golf course, or shoreside settings, including the top of a volcano, in a rainforest, or on a vineyard, all of which would be decorated thematically for a private ceremony. As part of the basic Explorer Weddings package, the bride and groom will receive an elegant bouquet, a boutonniere with matching bloom, traditional or customized music accompaniment, champagne and wedding cake, and a keepsake Explorer Weddings marriage certificate. The ceremony is performed by a nondenominational officiant and a professional photographer will be on hand to capture every moment. Any additional special requests can be accommodated, allowing for a truly personalized experience.
To continue the nuptial celebration, wedding guests can enjoy the full myriad of dining and entertainment options available to all Royal Caribbean guests. Guests can enjoy the wide spectrum of onboard activities throughout the day, including an extensive spa menu, fully-equipped gym, fitness classes and Adventure Ocean youth programming. At night, they have choices among casual and elegant dining venues, top-rated Broadway-style theater productions, a high-energy nightclub and lounges to suit every taste.
For further details and pricing, contact Royal Romance Wedding Consultants at (888) 933-7225 or royalromance@theweddingexperience.com.
For additional information or to make reservations, go to www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) 327-6700. For travel professionals, go to www.cruisingpower.com  or call (800) 327-2056.

Seabourn Cruise Line

Seabourn Posts 2008-09 Cruising Schedules, Opens Bookings
Seabourn Cruise Line has posted the sailing schedules for its three intimate, all-suite ships from January 2008 through March of 2009 on the company's website at www.seabourn.com. During the 15-month period, The Yachts of Seabourn: Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend will carry their fortunate guests to over 200 ports in 55 countries during 127 scheduled voyages. All cruises for 2008 and the first quarter of 2009 are now open for booking. Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa will all be explored on cruises of seven to 18 days or longer, as the yacht-like ships complete their seasonal migrations in search of the most desirable destinations the world has to offer to sophisticated travelers.
Seabourn Pride, for instance, will explore sea routes and landfalls from Cape Horn at South America's most southerly tip through Europe to its northernmost extension—the North Cape of Norway on the shores of the Arctic Ocean. Spring cruises of the Mediterranean include new calls at Genoa, Italy and Koper, Slovenia. Along with popular cruises in Scandinavia, Russia and Norwegian fjords, Seabourn Pride will introduce several new western European itineraries encompassing ports in France, the British Isles, Belgium and the Netherlands.
Not to be outdone, Seabourn Spirit explores Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and makes two eight-day voyages to China, including Xiamen, Zhanjiagang (for Wuxi), Nanjing and Shanghai, then threads her way through India, Oman, Dubai, Egypt and the Red Sea to the Mediterranean, where her guests are delivered to the wonders of Greece, Turkey, Italy and the Black Sea. Several new 2008 itineraries concentrate on the Adriatic's beautiful Dalmatian coast, including Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar and Rovinj, Croatia and Kotor, Montenegro.
Seabourn Legend charts an adventurous course from Belize and Costa Rica, through the Panama Canal to the picturesque harbors and glittering resorts of Spain, Italy and the French Riviera. New ports planned for next year include Trapani, Sicily. Each destination is celebrated during its most advantageous season, and always in the exclusive and personalized style that is the hallmark of a Seabourn cruise vacation.
Early booking savings entice travelers to reserve well in advance. For guests who have sailed on Seabourn, or on other lines which are members of the World's Leading Cruise Lines (Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Princess and Holland America), a selection of voyages throughout the year features Signature Value Savings of up to 50 percent off brochure fares.
A complete, full-color brochure of Seabourn voyages for 2008 and early 2009 will be available in May, 2007.
For information about 2008-09 Seabourn cruises, contact a travel agent, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit Seabourn's award-winning website at www.seabourn.com.

Chef/Critic/Author Arthur Schwartz Joins October Eastern Seaboard Voyage
Arthur Schwartz, the genial "Food Maven" who was the executive food editor and restaurant critic of the New York Daily News for 18 years, will headline the fifth annual Great American Food & Wine Festival aboard the intimate, ultra luxury Seabourn Pride departing October 19, 2007.
Schwartz is the author of five award-winning cookbooks, including his latest, Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food: An Opinionated History with Legendary Recipes, which was named 2005 Cookbook of the Year by the International Association of Culinary Professionals. Until last year, he hosted the Food Talk radio show on WOR in New York, and he has been a guest on numerous network and cable television shows. 
The 12-day voyage from Gloucester, MA to Nassau will feature special culinary-themed optional shore excursions in most ports of call, which include Newport, Rhode Island (clams and chowder); Philadelphia, (Philly cheese steak sandwiches); Baltimore (Chesapeake Bay crabs); Norfolk Virginia (Virginia hams); Charleston, South Carolina (Low Country cuisine); Savannah, Georgia (Southern cooking) and Port Canaveral, Florida (wild ocean shrimp). In addition, guests may enjoy a complimentary "Shopping With the Chef" excursion in South Philadelphia's Italian Market section. During the voyage Schwartz will also present a cooking demonstration and an illustrated lecture about New York City food, and sign copies of his award-winning cookbook for guests.
Non-foodies will also find much of interest on this itinerary, from the colonial-era homes and grand "summer cottages" of Newport to the antebellum plantation manors of Charleston and Savannah. Both Baltimore and Philadelphia are treasuries of early Americana, and the latter also boasts museums offering exceptional collections of art. The fascinating 18th century restoration of Colonial Williamsburg near Norfolk is a world famous attraction, as is the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral.
At Charleston, all guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary Exclusively Seabourn shore experience that features an authentic 18th century-style tea at one of the city's historic residences. 
With special savings of up to 50 percent off brochure rates, fares for the 12-day voyage start from $4,883 per person, based on double occupancy of a 277-square foot ocean-view suite.  For details or to book a suite, contact a professional travel agent, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or visit www.seabourn.com.

Seabourn's Signature Service Desk Knows More Than You Do.
Seabourn Cruise Line has come up with a solution for its yachting guests who want to plan a picture-perfect day in any of its far-flung, and sometimes unfamiliar, ports of call. Seabourn's Signature Service Desk uses privileged, up-to-date local knowledge and assistance to create customized shoreside experiences tailored to the guests' individual tastes. There is no charge for this concierge service—it's all included in the fare.
Whether a guest dreams of a massage and steam bath in an exotic Turkish hammam, a visit to a factory in Stockholm that manufactures the same sort of widgets the guest does at home, or a private tasting at a tiny boutique winery in the Provencal countryside, Seabourn's Signature Service Desk can help transform any port call into a uniquely personal, perfect day.
Special-interest arrangements might also include a tour of Berlin for classic-car lovers, a chance to operate a virtual full-size cargo ship on an innovative computer simulator, or a fantastic super-cold freezing treatment in a Finnish spa, where participants experience therapeutic temperatures of minus 166 degrees Fahrenheit.
For those who would like a custom experience but aren't sure what they'd prefer, the staff has a vast menu of special-interest concepts from which undecided travelers may choose, including Signature Series tours, which have long been the gold standard for shore excursions, and Insider Tips provided by editors of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.
Signature Service Desks on board each of the line's three intimate, all- suite ships are manned by a tour staff capable of creating a wide range of custom arrangements in ports along the way. However, guests can create more elaborate plans and finalize costs and details long before they embark on the ship. Seabourn guests or their travel agents can call toll-free at 1-800-929- 9391 and ask for the Signature Service Desk to start the process. Once the guests have voiced their wishes, the Seabourn's staff will do the research and report back on availability and costs for the various adventures. Finalized arrangements are paid in advance.

Seabourn Spirit Welcomes TV Icon Hugh Downs
Hugh Downs, one of television's most familiar and highly regarded personalities, will be a special Dress Circle guest speaker on board the award-winning Seabourn Spirit during a 14-day Southeast Asia voyage, departing December 6, 2007. In 1985, the Guinness Book of World Records certified Downs as the person with the most exposure on network television with a total of over 15,000 hours. Downs received six Emmy Awards and has broadcast from every continent and both poles. He was anchor of ABC's primetime news
magazine 20/20 for 21 years and host of PBS' Live from Lincoln Center for a decade.
Downs and his wife will share the fascinating Singapore to Hong Kong journey with guests aboard Seabourn Spirit. Highlights include calls at Bangkok and Ko Kood, Thailand; and Ho Chi Minh City, Danang, Halong Bay and Cai Lan (for Hanoi), Vietnam. At the tropical island of Ko Kood, weather permitting, guests will enjoy a complimentary Exclusively Seabourn beach barbecue featuring Seabourn's signature "Champagne and Caviar in the Surf."
With Early Booking Savings of up to 32 percent, fares for this spectacular 14-day voyage start from $7,069 per person, based on double occupancy. Travelers who have cruised previously with Seabourn, or any member of the World's Leading Cruise Lines (Carnival, Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Princess) are entitled to special savings of 50%, with fares starting from $5,198 per person, double.

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Guests Set To Cruise The Stratosphere At Supersonic Speed
This summer adventurous guests of ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises will have the chance to experience the incredible thrill of flying near the stratospheric border at 700 miles per hour as part of a new optional overland tour offered from St. Petersburg, Russia. The expanded three-day excursion offers a number of enhanced features, including an extended one-hour flight aboard a MiG-31 Foxhound, Russia's most advanced high-altitude interceptor aircraft.  While the adventure begins in Moscow, the actual jet flight takes place several hours away in the historic Russian town of Nizhny Novgorod.
The new three-day, two-night "MiG-31 Foxhound" optional overland tour includes a business-class flight to Moscow, where guests have a chance to explore many of the city's highlights, including Red Square, the Kremlin and its cathedral, and the Metro, before enjoying dinner at the famous Writers' Club.  The tour continues on a business-class flight to Nizhny Novgorod, where guests are accommodated for the night at a local hotel.  
On the second day, guests journey to the Sormovo airfield for flight training where they are issued a special flight suit that is theirs to keep as a trophy souvenir to show friends and family back home.  After training, each participant boards a MiG-31 for an exhilarating one-hour flight, climbing to an altitude of 80,000 feet—the edge of the stratospheric border. An English-speaking test pilot will assist in letting the novice pilot take the reins and perform basic maneuvers.  The entire flight and ground preparations are filmed and presented to the guest.  The tour concludes in the evening when guests board an express train for St. Petersburg, enjoying the cocooned luxury of a first-class sleeper cabin as they journey back to their Silversea ship.  The price for this extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime adventure is $29,815.
The MiG tour is available on eight voyages this summer featuring three-day, two-night stopovers in St. Petersburg.  Options include a series of seven-day cruises aboard Silver Shadow with departures from Copenhagen and Stockholm, and Silver Wind offers a ten-day voyage from London to Stockholm.  Early Booking Incentive fares start at $4,925 per person, based on double occupancy.

Silversea Lines Up Luxury Lifestyle Partners For World Cruise 2008
Silversea is teaming up with such high-end brands as Men's Vogue, Ferragamo, Travel + Leisure and Bon Appétit to offer guests aboard its World Cruise 2008 an enticing enrichment program specially designed for those who want to live life to the fullest.
Following below are the luxury lifestyle partnerships the company has already lined up for World Cruise 2008:
--  Iconic fashion house Ferragamo and Men's Vogue magazine are teaming up to offer a "Tuscan Style" experience aboard the April 10 "Classic Compositions" segment, sailing nine days from Athens to Barcelona with calls in Sicily, Naples, Rome, Portofino, Livorno and Monte Carlo.  From Livorno, guests will enjoy a rare opportunity to go inside the Ferragamo family's legendary fashion house, take a guided tour of the renowned Ferragamo Museum and shop in their only boutique in the world offering custom-made replicas of famed shoes worn by Hollywood legends.  Guests will also be treated to award-winning wines from the family's own Il Borro vineyards with lunch at one of their luxurious Florentine hotels.  The Tuscan Style enrichment program also includes exclusive Men's Vogue onboard events.
-- Renowned television personality and Bon Appétit executive chef Cat Cora is slated to host a culinary program on the March 26 "Melodies from an Ancient Sea" segment, sailing 15 days  from Mumbai to Athens with visits to some of the world's most exotic destinations in Oman, Egypt and Jordan.  Chef Cora will present Greek-inspired specialties -- prepared with her trademark brand of fresh inventiveness and style -- as guests traverse the history-rich waters of the Aegean.
-- Celebrity film critic Rex Reed will host his popular Silver Screen Cinema program for the second consecutive year, an event developed in partnership with Travel + Leisure.  A renowned author, actor, talk show host, and film historian, Reed's name is synonymous with Hollywood.  His film reviews have appeared in nationally syndicated columns for decades, making him one of the most prolific movie critics in the U.S.  Guests aboard this year's World Cruise enjoyed an insider's view of Hollywood with Reed and dancer/actress Marge Champion, a star of film and television.  Their lively interview and intimate coffee-and-conversation session proved an instant hit with Silver Shadow's guests and offered fascinating glimpses into the lives and careers of these distinguished film professionals.  For World Cruise 2008, Reed will again share anecdotes and insights as he hosts screenings of cinematic classics aboard a segment to be determined in the coming weeks.
Departing January 16, 2008 from Fort Lauderdale, Silver Shadow's World Cruise 2008, appropriately themed "The Rhythms of the World," will host no more than 382 privileged and pampered guests on a wondrous odyssey, encircling the world and embracing the cultures of more than 25 countries and over 50 different destinations.  Fares for the full 110-day voyage start at $58,210 per person, based on double occupancy.
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent or visit www.silversea.com.

Silversea's 2007 Mediterranean Collection Offers Unique Privileges
Silversea is offering 45 cruises from six to 15 days, calling in over 95 distinctive ports in 20 countries. Anchor alongside sleek yachts in Portofino and Monte Carlo's postcard perfect harbors or traverse the sparkling Aegean and into the storied Black Sea by way of the narrow Dardanelles, indulging in the small ship freedom to visit the less-traveled, more intriguing destinations.  Enjoy a front-row seat for the prestigious America's Cup regatta in Valencia's picturesque bay.  Or, explore some of Italy's rarely seen, magnificent historical properties and artistic treasures on an exclusive land program.  
--Silversea's privileged guests can experience all the drama and excitement of the thirty-second America's Cup regatta in luxurious style when Silver Whisper drops anchor in the vibrant Mediterranean harbor of Valencia for this most famous and most prestigious competition in the sport of yachting.  Sip champagne under bright Spanish skies as rival yachts slice through the whitecaps into view.  Follow the competition on deck on any of a number of large-screen televisions while guest experts give a play-by-play accounting of the races, the teams and the history of these legendary races.  This unique 8-day voyage from Barcelona to Barcelona departs on June 22, 2007.  All-inclusive, cruise-only fares start from $6,915 per person, including all port charges, government fees, taxes and special event fees, and a 10% Early Booking Incentive discount.
--On Culinary Arts sailings, guest chefs display their exceptional talents during informative and entertaining cooking demonstrations. Guests can taste and learn firsthand the secrets of enticing signature dishes created by award-winning international chefs.  Sample cruises include:
--Silver Whisper's seven-day Realms of Myth and Legend cruise from Athens to Venice, August 3 - 10, 2007 (Voyage 4727).  Guest Chef:  Gale Gand, Tru, Chicago, Illinois.  Early Booking Incentive fares start at $5,036 per person.
--Silver Whisper's seven-day Timeless Treasures cruise from Venice to Rome, August 10 - 17, 2007 (Voyage 4728).  Guest Chef:  Renato Piccolotto, Hotel Cipriani, Venice, Italy.  Early Booking Incentive fares start at $5,036 per person.
Through Silversea's exclusive partnership with FAI—Fondo per l’Ambiente Italiano (the National Trust for Italy)—guests can extend their voyage on 20 itineraries with optional four-night, pre- and post-cruise land extensions to Northern Italy to explore rarely seen, magnificent historical properties and artistic treasures.  The unique land extensions feature deluxe accommodations, all transportation, transfers, guided sightseeing and some meals.  Prices start from $2,995 per guest, double occupancy.  Highlights include:
--Italy's Romantic Landscape:  With the Alps as backdrop, cruise Lake Como to FAI's magnificent 18th century Villa del Balbianello, acclaimed as the most beautiful and striking property on the lake.  In the lovely town of Cernobbio, stay at the magnificent Villa d'Este hotel, one of Europe's most luxurious properties.  Sail by private boat to explore the picturesque village of Bellagio.  (Program departs from Monte Carlo and Nice.)  
--Italian Treasures:  In Milan stay at the elegant Hotel Principe di Savoia and explore Italy's fashion capital.  Travel through breathtaking scenery to the charming lakeside town of Como.  The highlight of your tour will be a picturesque boat ride to FAI's romantic 18th-century Villa del Balbianello.  You'll also visit Villa Carlotta, renowned for the beauty of its gardens, blazing with the colors of acres of flowers.  (Program departs from Venice.)
Following is a small sampling of Silversea Mediterranean voyages for 2007:
-- Silver Wind departs June 7, 2007 on a 15-day Mosques and Monuments voyage (#2718) from Istanbul to Rome with calls in Mykonos, Rhodes and Crete, Greece; Sicily and Sorrento, Italy; Kusadasi, Turkey; Tartous, Syria; Alexandria, Egypt; and Malta.  Silver Sailing fares start at $8,746 per person.
-- Silver Cloud departs July 6, 2007 on a seven-day Minarets and Revelations voyage (#1717) from Istanbul to Athens with calls in Bodrum, Turkey and Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Crete and Nauplia, Greece.  Silver Sailing fares start at $4,406 per person.
-- Silver Whisper departs August 17, 2007 on a 7-day Arts and Antiquity cruise (#4729) from Rome to Monte Carlo with calls in Minorca, Spain; Portovenere and Livorno, Italy; Cannes and Sete, France.  Early Booking Incentive fares start at $5,350 per person.
-- Silver Shadow departs September 23, 2007 on a 9-day "Atlantic Isles Accents" cruise (#3725) from Lisbon to Las Palmas with calls in Casablanca, Morocco; Funchal (Madeira), Portugal; Malaga, Cadiz, and Canary Islands, Spain.  Silver Sailing fares start at $4,437 per person.

See Europe, The Caribbean & Mexico With Silversea's Silver Links Golf Program
A golfer's dream come true, Silversea's 2007 Silver Links program offers golf enthusiasts the chance to combine their love of luxury travel with their passion for golf on 15 diverse itineraries aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, featuring over 45 challenging courses in more than 25 countries and islands throughout Europe, the Caribbean and Mexico. On each of these voyages rich in golf destinations, guests will also have the opportunity to improve their game aboard ship with the help of the line's onboard PGA-classed golf professional, who will organize complimentary lessons, contests and clinics.
In addition, the Silver Links voyages offer optional golfing excursions arranged and escorted by the ship's golf pro.   From the gently rolling fairways at the elegant Fairmont Pierre Marques Golf Club on Acapulco's Revocadero Beach, to the hairpin turns and swirling mountain winds of Montego Bay's White Witch Golf Club, to the ancient dunes and pine groves at Zeebrugge's Royal Zoute Golf Club, guests will have a chance to perfect their game at some of the world's most challenging and revered courses.
 
 
The escorted, optional golfing excursions vary in price from course to course and include all transfers to and from the select golf courses, pull or power-drive carts, green and any applicable caddy fees.   Should guests choose to leave their clubs at home, the finest Nike clubs, shoes and golf essentials are available for rental, demo or purchase.   Golf clubs can be rented for as little as $45.
Golfers have the option to further improve their game aboard ship with private swing analysis utilizing the most advanced V1 digital coaching system, the same system selected by PGA.com as their preferred instructional technology.  The cost for private swing analysis is $30.
Guests aboard Silver Links voyages will also enjoy spacious, ocean-view accommodations, most with private veranda, award-winning gourmet cuisine, personalized service, warm Italian hospitality, and Silversea's unmatched 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 sampling of the Silver Links voyages and golf courses:
-- Silver Whisper departs August 17, 2007 on a seven-day "Arts & Antiquity" voyage (4729) from Rome to Monte Carlo with optional golf excursions to Cosmopolitan Country Club (Livorno); Cannes Mougins Golf Club (Cannes); Servannes Golf Club (Sete); and Club de Golf Son Parc (Mahon, Minorca).   Early Booking Incentive cruise fares start at $5,350 per person.
-- Silver Whisper departs August 24, 2007 on a seven-day "Mediterranean Medley" voyage (4730) from Monte Carlo to Barcelona with optional golf excursions to Sainte Maxime Golf Club (St. Tropez); Le Frégate Golf Club (Marseille); and Son Vida Club de Golf (Palma de Mallorca).   Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $4,406 per person.
-- Silver Shadow departs September 23, 2007 on a nine-day "Atlantic Isles Accents" voyage (3725) from Lisbon to Las Palmas with optional golf excursions to Marbella Golf Course (Malaga); Sherry Golf Jerez (Cadiz); Royal Golf Anfa-Mohammedia (Casablanca); Palheiro Golf Club (Funchal); and Real Club de Golf Las Palmas (Canary Islands).   Silver Sailing cruise fares start at $4,437 per person.
-- Silver Shadow departs October 26, 2007 on a 10-day "Caribbean Kaleidoscope" voyage (3728) from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale with optional golf excursions to Wyndham el Conquistador Golf & Resort (San Juan, Puerto Rico); Teeth of the Dog Golf Club (La Romana, Dominican Republic); White Witch Golf Club (Montego Bay, Jamaica); Links at SafeHaven Golf Club (Grand Cayman); and Key West Golf Club (Key West, Florida).   Early Booking Incentive cruise fares start at $4,945 per person.
-- Silver Shadow departs November 23, 2007 on a 15-day Panama Canal Passage (3731) from Fort Lauderdale to San Diego with optional golf excursions to Mexico's Fairmont Pierre Marques Golf Club (Acapulco); El Tigre Golf Club (Puerto Vallarta); Tangolunda Golf Club (Huatulco); and Costa Rica's Los Sueños Marriott Golf Resort.   Early Booking Incentive cruise fares start at $6,965 per person.
-- Silver Shadow departs December 8, 2007 on a 15-day Pacific Interlude voyage (3732) from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale with optional golf excursions to Mexico's Cabo del Sol Desert Course (Cabo San Lucas); El Cid Golf & Country Club (Mazatlan); Fairmont Pierre Marques Golf Club (Acapulco); and Costa Rica's Los Sueños Marriott Golf Resort.   Early Booking Incentive cruise fares start at $6,556 per person.
For more information on Silversea Cruises, please contact a travel agent or visit www.silversea.com.

Star Cruises

Fleet Entertainment Highlights Onboard Asia’s Leading Cruise Line
An exciting spectacle of onboard entertainment and activities across Star Cruises’ fleet of ships in Asia await cruisers for the second quarter of 2007. Discover a cruise of a lifetime and a fantastic array of programs and themes that appeal to families, couples, individuals, and children.
--SuperStar Virgo—Come aboard and enjoy the Pirates’ theme currently running with fun activities that include Walk the Plank pool fun, Pirates Camp out, Peter Pan & Pirates party and more and in May. Asia’s favorite megaship offers a Fantasea’ theme especially for teens and children which promises a spectacular array of interactive theme parties. These include the Fantasea Wonderland Party, Fairy Hunting and Magical Pantomine as youngsters revel in a make belief world of wizards, fairies, princes and princesses.
Cruisers will also enjoy themed dinners, BBQs and fun activities that are geared to make the best out of your cruises. Show time at the Lido includes the ever popular ‘Kingdom of Kung Fu’, the spectacular Tropicalia show, the sensational Bangkok Lady Boys cabaret and a brand new production show entitled Street Life from May onwards.
A series of guest artists are to grace the majestic SuperStar Virgo from April to June this year and they include Zoe Tay, Hong Rong Hong, Zhou Zhi Ping, Xu Nai Lin, Teresa Carpio, Elaine Kang, Jeff Wang & Gina Tan, Samuel Tai, Jack Neo & Gang, Pan Ah Bang, Tang Dynasty and many more in the coming months. So find out more and catch your favorite artiste aboard!
--SuperStar Gemini—Theme night cruises on SuperStar Gemini  provide a host of fun and enjoyment offering a great variety of exciting themes that include the exotic Asian Nite offering the best of Asian cuisine as well as loads of fun participating in Asian cultural and dance classes. The Romance theme is specially dedicated to the lovers, romantics and honeymooners.  From exclusive activities for couples, to roaring game shows and romantic dance sessions couples will have more special memories to capture in celebration of their love and life with one another. Even special serenades to intimate nightcaps are specially arranged for romance to fill the air!
The Country and Western theme is a totally fun day for cowboys and cowgirls with wild activities the entire day and night including a fun poolside BBQ party. And not forgetting the Island Nite themes with a Tropical and Hawaiian touch.
Magic@Sea sees magicians Zee Deneck and ‘nternational Champion of Magic Murray from Canada performing on Superstar Gemini on it’s special 22 day cruise departing Singapore on the 20th of May 2007. Besides the two magicians on board, Superstar Gemini will also have American illusionist Mike Michaels  with the world’s only mechanical magician and international illusionist Tony Laffan from Australia, both making an appearance on the 22 day cruise.
--SuperStar Libra in India—The Campout @ Sea & Educational Programme is a fun and exciting program just for junior cruisers and pre-teens that feature themes that  run on the Sunday and Wednesday cruises while international showtime includes the colorful and lively Sorpresa and Wonderland productions. Sorpresa, which is Italian for surprise attempts to do just that with a concept that revolves around the five key elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth, all cleverly married together through an interpretation of song, dance and acrobatics. Sorpresa is indeed a fantastic experience in theatrics with brilliant choreography, artistic costuming, mystical concepts, stunning laser and audio visual effects.
Wonderland is another production show that  provides audiences with a multitude of present day entertainment experiences in the mould of  what the  circus did for us generations ago featuring internationally acclaimed dancers from Brazil and multi-award winning acrobats from China. Based on the good-versus-evil genre, Wonderland is about the adventures of a young heroine set in a fantasy world of Magical Mirrors, Witches, Fairies, Black Crows, Goblins and Angel-Warriors.
--SuperStar Aquarius—SuperStar Aquarius kicks off her inaugural season in Hong Kong with two spectacular concerts onboard by the 4 Divas singing sensations namely Anita Sarawak, Frances Yip, Maria Cordero and Elisa Chan. Be mesmerized by these singing sensations and get a chance to meet the superstars up close as well!
Watch out for the upcoming spectacular performance by the Danish super pop group Michael Learns To Rock, who have garnered numerous gold and platinum album sales for over a decade. These talented artistes are sure to leave you spell-bounded! Catch them live aboard the exciting and newest STAR, SuperStar Aquarius in Hong Kong this coming June. Cruisers will also be treated to a stunning combination of martial arts, dance, acrobatics and gymnastics called the Kingdom of Kung Fu and the very entertaining Bangkok Lady Boys show as well as the colorful and spectacular Tropicalia.
--Star Pisces—The one night international waters cruises on Star Pisces also offer special Asian and Wild Wild West themes with live performances by the popular singer Mohan and illusionist Tony Laffan.
Website: www.starcruises.com