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From tango halls to souks, cathedrals to palaces, and pyramids to the Great Wall, Azamara Club Cruises has announced 13 land-tour itineraries, combinable with an Azamara cruise for cruisetour packages that offer more authentic cultural experiences for the up-market traveler. Ranging from two- to six-night escorted land adventures, guests can enjoy even more immersive experiences in eight of the world’s most exciting destinations, including Rome, Athens, Buenos Aires, Cairo, Istanbul, Jordan and Israel, India, and China. All cruisetour packages embody Azamara’s philosophy of visiting unique destinations; immersing in the destinations; delivering extraordinary service by every member of the staff and crew; savoring the regions’ cuisines and fine wines; and focusing on wellness and vigor, onboard and on land. All land-tour itineraries are escorted by a Tour Director or a local host, and feature accommodations in five-star hotels located in metropolitan centers. In addition to included immersive experiences, guests will enjoy plenty of time for personal exploration and shopping, with full breakfast in the hotels, additional select meals, all transportation and ground transfers included in the land-tour itinerary.

Travelers can select from among 13 individual pre- and post-voyage land-tour itineraries to extend their Azamara vacation in some of the world’s most exotic destinations. Azamara Club Cruises cruisetour itineraries are available for purchase à la carte, and travelers have the flexibility to opt for the land-tour extension at any point after they make their cruise booking for an enriching cruisetour vacation.

In summer 2011, guests of Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest can choose a two-night Athens or three-night Rome cruisetour package. In addition to the must-see sites in Athens, guests on this cruisetour will learn the traditional Greek dance of Syartaki and learn to make their own set of Greek Komboloi beads, believed for centuries to possess stress-relieving properties. The Rome cruisetour includes a visit to the Pope’s summer residence. and Oastia Antica at the mouth of the Tiber River to see some of the most well-preserved Roman ruins and mosaics, as well as enjoy authentic Italian food and wine tastings and escorted tours of Vatican City’s museums and historic buildings.

In the 2011-12 Austral summer, Azamara Journey guests can choose a three-night Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls land-tour vacation extension to experience all the culture, flavors, and colors of this vibrant South American city. The cruisetour also takes guests for an overnight to the breathtaking Iguazu Falls on the border of Argentina and Brazil.

Guests of Azamara Quest also have a range of cruisetour packages choices for a more in-depth experience in the Near East. A two-night Istanbul cruisetour visits all the iconic sites of this ancient city, including a fortune-reading of guests’ Turkish coffee drippings, while they enjoy a panoramic view of the bustling city from atop Pierre Loti. A four-night Jordan and Israel itinerary delves into the cradle of Western civilization, and a three-night Cairo itinerary features a visit to the wondrous pyramids of Giza on camelback and the labyrinthine Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

In the Far East, guests can rediscover the inland metropolises of India, including Delhi, Agra for the Taj Mahal, and Jaipur on an amazing five-night itinerary. Additionally, a five- or six-night cruisetour itinerary unveils the cultural heritage of China in Beijing, Xian and Hong Kong.

Azamara Club Extends Free Flights & $1,000 Onboard Credit To September 26

Azamara Club Cruises is extending the free flights and up to $1,000 onboard credit special offer for guests booking cruises up until October 31, 2010. The great money saving ‘Sale Away’ offer is continuing due to popular demand and was originally planned to be just for cruises booked before August 31, 2010. The offer allows travelers to enjoy free flights on selected cruises in onboard Asmara Quest during 2010, and free flights for certain 2010-2011 winter cruises onboard Asmara Journey.

Onboard credit, up to $1,000 per stateroom is also available on selected sailings when bookings are made and confirmed before 31 October 2010.

Sophisticated Cruising To Ireland For Summer 2011

Azamara Club Cruises is marking its continued investment in the Irish cruise market by bringing the cruise line’s sophisticated boutique hotel-style cruising experience to Ireland with two voyages, which conclude and sail from Dublin Port in summer 2011.

The intimate 694-guest Azamara Journey will sail on a 12-night Iceland and Norwegian Fjords voyage on August 17, 2011. Departing from Copenhagen (Denmark), the ship will feature an overnight in Reykjavik, and include calls at Bergen and Geiranger (Norway), Lerwick/Shetland (Scotland), Akureyri (Iceland), and Torshavn (Faroe Islands) before arriving in Dublin on August 29, 2011.

Azamara Journey will also offer a ten-night voyage departing Dublin Port on August, 29, 2011. The ship will feature two days in Bordeaux (France), as well as call at Holyhead (Wales), Cork/Cobh (Ireland), and Bilbao, Gijon and Vigo (Spain), before finishing with another overnight in Lisbon (Portugal) on September 8, 2011.

Celebrity Cruises

Website: www.celebritycruises.com

Celebrity Cruises Presents Exotic New Voyages

Like the iconic boomerang believed to have originated in Australia, Celebrity Cruises plans to return to the region in 2011-2012 with an enticing new series of vacations on Celebrity Century*.

Marking the line’s first return to the land Down Under in two years, Celebrity’s exotic new Australia and New Zealand season – bookended by a series of vacation options in Hawaii – features a total of 36 ports in six countries: Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, French Polynesia, the U.S. and Mexico. The lineup includes 10 distinct itineraries, with six varied departure ports, including Sydney and Perth (Fremantle), Australia; Auckland, New Zealand; Honolulu, Hawaii; San Diego, California, and Ensenada, Mexico.

Celebrity’s new series begins October 2, 2011, with two consecutive 15-night Hawaii sailings from San Diego, followed by a 10-night Hawaii cruise from Ensenada to Honolulu. An 18-night “Pacific Jewels” voyage departs Honolulu November 11, followed by five 12- and 13-night New Zealand cruises between Sydney and Auckland, including a festive holiday sailing departing Sydney December 24. These offer a more destination-rich experience for cruisers, with only three days at sea, versus five on most competing lines’ itineraries.

Cruisers also have the opportunity to experience a rare, 36-night circumnavigational voyage – a first for Celebrity – through two combinable 18-night sailings: One will sail around the southern portion of Australia, featuring an overnight stay in Sydney and transits through three sounds – Milford, Doubtful and Dusky – in New Zealand’s World Heritage-designated Fiordland National Park. The second of the combinable 18-night sailings takes cruisers around Australia’s northern coast, and features a visit to the idyllic island of Bali, Indonesia – marking yet another first for Celebrity.

The new series also includes two tantalizing, 18-night Trans-Pacific voyages visiting the French Polynesian islands and Hawaii.

Among the ports Celebrity will visit for the first time are Geraldton, Broome, Darwin, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Albany, Bunbury and Perth, Australia, in addition to Burnie, Tasmania, and Bali.

To complement the cruises and allow guests to delve deeper into the land Down Under, Celebrity has created a series of cruisetour packages.

*NOTE: Celebrity’s new itineraries replace the previously announced series of 12-night Caribbean cruises from Baltimore on Celebrity Century. Guests with individual and group bookings that are named and deposited on Celebrity Century departing between November 1, 2011 and March 21, 2012, have the option to cancel their booking, or move to the same category of accommodations on a comparable Transcanal voyage on Celebrity Infinity, either October 28, 2011, or March 27, 2012; Celebrity Century’s Hawaii sailings October 2 or 17, 2011, or April 2 or 20, 2012; 10- or 11-night Caribbean cruises on Celebrity Equinox in 2011, or entirely new 12-night Caribbean sailings from Cape Liberty, NJ, on Celebrity Silhouette, the line’s fourth Solstice Class ship, entering service in 2011. Holiday sailings are open only to guests currently booked on Celebrity Century’s double-holiday voyage of December 23, 2011. Guests with applicable bookings who opt to shift to one of the eligible sailings will receive a $200 per stateroom or $400 per suite onboard credit.

Guests with reservations on the previously announced sailings on Celebrity Century from Baltimore in 2011-12 will be proactively contacted by Celebrity Cruises. Guests with questions specific to those bookings are welcome to call (US) 1-888-281-9343.

Celebrity Cruises/UK

Website: www.celebritycruises.co.uk

Special Offer On November 20, 2010 Caribbean Cruise On Celebrity Eclipse

Join Celebrity Cruises’ (0845 456 0523, www.celebritycruises.co.uk) Celebrity Eclipse, for a seven-night Eastern Caribbean fly/cruise from just £1,103.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Onboard features include a real grass lawn larger than eight tennis courts, the Celebrity iLounge Internet café and Apple reseller, and a glassblowing show and studio developed with the Corning Museum of Glass.

Price includes return flights from London Heathrow to Miami (Florida), transfers and a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise departing from Miami (Florida) and calling at San Juan (Puerto Rico), Philpsburg (St. Maarten) and Basseterre (St. Kitts) before returning to Miami (Florida); meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price is based on 20 November 2010 departure.

Cruise the highlights of the Mediterranean with Celebrity Cruises

Discover the renowned beauty of the Adriatic Coast with a 16-night Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Coast cruise from Celebrity Cruises (0845 456 0523. Newly introduced this year, the Celebrity Eclipse cruise costs from just £1,449.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin) and means exploring the best of destinations throughout Italy and Croatia is simple, without having to fly. Price is based on October 4, 2010 departure. Price includes a 16-night Western Mediterranean and Adriatic Coast cruise departing from Southampton (England) and calling at Seville (Cadiz, Spain), Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Split (Croatia), Venice (Italy), Dubrovnik (Croatia), Sicily (Palermo, Italy) and Malaga (Spain), before returning to Southampton (England); meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Celebrity Eclipse onboard features include a real grass lawn larger than eight tennis courts, the Celebrity iLounge internet café and Apple reseller, and a glassblowing show and studio developed with the Corning Museum of Glass.

Crystal Cruises

Website: www.crystalcruises.com

New Pacific Coast Voyages Added To Crystal Spring 2011 Calendar

Crystal Cruises announces two brand new seven-day getaways exploring the Pacific Coast for April 2011. Sailing between Los Angeles and Vancouver aboard the Crystal Symphony, the northbound and southbound Pacific Escape and Coastal Exploration itineraries visit Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; and Victoria, British Columbia.

Departing on April 10 and 17, the new voyages replace two Mexican Riviera itineraries. (Several fall 2010 itineraries retained through the Mexican Riviera, in addition to others in spring and fall 2011.)

Promotional Two-for-One cruise fares start at $2,695 per person, and include $500 per person, All Inclusive – As You Wish’shipboard spending credits. For bookings by September 30, 2010, guests also enjoy complimentary air transportation from more than 20 North American gateway cities.

Also new in 2011 is Open Dining by Reservation evening dining that adds more

choices, convenience and flexibility – or Perfect Choice – to the line’s classic main and late dinner seatings.

Expanded 2011 Experiences Of Discovery Series Brings Special Interests Into Focus

A Distinguished Speaker Series through New England/Canada and a new focus on sophisticated floral design in Europe are among the more than two dozen 2011 Experiences of Discovery vacations on Crystal Cruises. Other enriching 2011 worldwide special interest cruises include the ultra-luxury line's popular Wine & Food Festival; Mind, Body & Spirit; Emerging Artists (set for seven consecutive Alaska voyages); Science & Technology; Jazz; Golf; Film & Theater Festival; Big Band & Ballroom Dance. Additionally, Crystal's annual President's Cruise and Holiday sailings offer special events and festivities.

2011 Experiences of Discovery include:

* *NEW* Floral Design - Renowned guest floral designer shares techniques of the

art.

* Distinguished Speaker Series - Educational and informative presentations from

some of the world's most noteworthy personalities.

* Science & Technology - Experts share insight and practical information on the

latest research developments and newest gadgets.

* Comprehensive Creative Learning Institute - World Cruise voyages feature an

expanded language, art, music and wellness curriculum, plus a brand new 'Ocean

Views' series.

* Mind, Body & Spirit - Guest instructors and speakers focus on yoga, Pilates,

Tai Chi and general fitness on board and ashore.

* Golf - PGA pros offer onboard and shoreside tips, plus play at some of the

world's most exclusive courses.

* Wine & Food Festival - World-renowned chefs, wine experts and mixologists

share their specialties, plus hands-on instruction with Crystal's talented

culinary team.

* Emerging Artists - Crystal's exclusive partnership with the Music Center -

Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County showcases some of the brightest

talent from the Music Center Spotlight Awards.

* Film & Theater - Award-winning experts salute film, stage and television with

live performances, interactive discussions and celebrated cinema.

* Big Band & Ballroom Dance - Live daily performances, dance lessons and

competitions plus additional Ambassador Hosts.

* Jazz - Live performances and presentations about musical legends.

Crystal Announces 2012 World Cruise

Crystal Cruises announces its 2012 World Cruise, a 94-day epic journey exploring the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim. On a rare course round-trip from Los Angeles departing January 18, 2012, Crystal’s 17th annual World Cruise will visit 35 ports in five segments, with multiple overnight stays on Crystal Serenity’s route through Hawaii, the South Pacific, eastern and western Australia, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Russia, Alaska, British Columbia and San Francisco. For the first time, the line is including a three-day inclusive overland adventure in Beijing; a maiden call in Newcastle, Australia; and a return to South Korea for the first time since 1994.

--Three days in Beijing: The three-day inclusive Crystal Overland Adventure to Beijing visits the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven.

-- Overnight stays: Two-night stays in Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong and Beijing, and overnight stays in Honolulu, Sydney, Perth, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai, Osaka and Yokohama.

A pre-cruise exclusive Bon Voyage Gala with luxury accommodations in Los Angeles launches the voyage for all full World Cruise guests.

A detailed day-by-day is accessible at www.crystalcruises.com. Crystal is accepting deposits for priority waitlist. Fares and more details on the wealth of World Cruise amenities and enhancements are expected in the fall 2010.

Special Value – Limited Time Offer:

Guests booking any 2011 World Cruise segment by September 30, 2010 can save 20% on any other 2011 or 2012 voyage, including 2012 World Cruise segments (not applicable to full World Cruise).

Inclusive Taj Mahal Package Added To March Mumbai/Cape Town Cruise

For only $599 per person, Crystal cruise guests can add a fully escorted three-night, pre-cruise land package to the Taj Mahal prior to the line’s March 29 Safaris and Seashells voyage from Mumbai to Cape Town. Valued at more than $4,000 per person, the program includes Oberoi Hotel accommodations in New Delhi and the Oberoi Amarvilas Hotel in Agra, spectacular sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal, meals, transfers, transportation between Delhi, Agra and Mumbai, and a panoramic tour of Mumbai. The optional value-added Taj Mahal pre-cruise tour augments Crystal’s 19-day World Cruise

segment that begins in Mumbai and visits Marmagoa, India; Republic of Maldives;

Mauritius; Reunion; Durban, South Africa and two nights in Cape Town.

More than a dozen safari options are available in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. In keeping with the grandness of the World Cruise, on this 19-day segment dozens of special interest guest lecturers will add insights on India and Africa, including Ambassador Tony Leon, who was a member of Parliament in South Africa recognized by President Nelson Mandela for his dynamism and political analysis. Optional extended land programs in South Africa are also available.

Promotional Two-for-One segment fares start at $13,045, per person, double

occupancy, including complimentary air transportation from many North American

gateways and up to $1,000 per person All Inclusive – As You Wish shipboard credits. Crystal’s Save Now, Save Later promotion offers guests booking any World Cruise segments by September 30 two-for-one fares, plus 20% savings on virtually any 2011 or 2012 cruise. Guests can also earn $400 in shipboard credits for each new-to-Crystal guest they refer who sails on the same voyage with Crystal’s new Bonus Share the Experience program.

Along with Crystal’s tremendous value are new innovative programs for 2011, such

as Perfect Choice Dining with Open Dining by Reservation, beginning with January

2011 cruises. The new option allows guests to dine when and where they choose,

in addition to the line’s classic main and late seating options.

Priority Check-In & Planning Center Now Available To Crystal Guests

The newest development from Crystal Cruises is now available to ease travel planning. Crystal’s Priority Check-in & Planning Center launched this month, allowing guests or their travel agents to complete tasks prior to sailing, from submitting guest immigration information and airport/ship transfer requests to booking spa treatments and shore excursions. A new day-by-day Cruise Calendar feature conveniently organizes guests’ travel plans once reservations and requests are submitted.

The new service comprises three user-friendly parts:

Priority Check-in Checklist – Once guests make an initial deposit, they have access to check-in center, available at https://checkin.crystalcruises.com. Here, they or their travel agents may submit required information:

* Immigration forms

* Credit card information for onboard charges

* Onboard preferences, such as bed configurations

* Air itineraries for transfer arrangements

Planning Center – Once guests have completed the check-in process and paid in full, they have access to the Planning Center, which allows them to plan their Crystal vacation far ahead of time, at their convenience, by confirming reservations for:

* Crystal Spa & Salon appointments,

* Crystal Dining Room reservations (through Open Dining by Reservation®, beginning in 2011),

* Specialty restaurants, and

* Crystal Adventures ashore

Guests can also request reservations (to be confirmed on board) for:

* NEW Tuxedo rental service,

* The Vintage Room winemakers’ dinners, and

* Creative Learning Institute and Computer University@Sea classes

Cruise Calendar – Once made, all reservations for spa and salon appointments, specialty restaurants, Crystal Adventures and tuxedo rentals are displayed on guests’ personal Cruise Calendars in a convenient day-by-day layout. The Cruise Calendar also advises dress codes, docking times and port locations for each day of the voyage, and will alert guests to any conflicts between their planned flight itineraries and embarkation/disembarkation schedules. Travelers simply print their completed itineraries and present them at embarkation for priority boarding.

Savings On Crystal Cruises Roundup For 2010 And Beyond

While a Crystal Cruises vacation is inherently loaded with inclusive value, the ultra-luxury line is offering travelers generous savings opportunities and perks for the remainder of 2010. From getting there to being there, Crystal's promotions range from complimentary air travel to family incentives, shipboard spending credits, extended vacation options and huge savings off current and future cruises, including:

* Summer Sale on Penthouses in Europe - Save $2,000 per person off Crystal Serenity's luxuriously appointed, butler-serviced Penthouse accommodations on European cruises departing September 29, October 8, 19, 31 and November 11 and 22 - for bookings by August 31, 2010.

* BONUS Share the Experience Program - For almost every Crystal cruise between September 2010 and April 2011, all booked guests can enjoy $400 in additional shipboard spending credits (or $250 for Mexico cruises) for each new-to-Crystal guest they refer to sail with them in a separate stateroom. With the new program, booked guests can earn up to $1,600 per person in shipboard credits for his/her friend's new booking made after July 7. New guests will receive a $100 shipboard credit, up to $200 per stateroom.

* Low Business Class Upgrades in Europe - Book deluxe verandah staterooms on Crystal Serenity's September 29, October 8 or October 31 cruises and upgrade to Business Class air transportation for as little as $899, each way, from more than a dozen North American gateways. Valid for bookings made by August 31, 2010.

* Mexican Riviera Savings - Save an additional $500 off of Penthouses and deluxe staterooms with verandah on any of Crystal Symphony's November-December 2010 Mexican Riviera series - for bookings by September 30, 2010.

* Caribbean Holiday - Save an additional $1,000 on Penthouses and deluxe staterooms with verandah on Crystal Serenity's December 21 voyage round-trip from Miami - for bookings by September 30, 2010. children age 17 and under can sail free with two full-fare adults.

* Save Now, Save Later promotion for 2011 World Cruise, including all segments. Two-for-one fares now and 20% off most additional 2011 or 2012 cruises - for bookings by September 30, 2010.

* Two-for-One Fares - All 2010 and 2011 cruises - reservations for 2011 must be made by September 30, 2010.

* Free Air Program - Guests will enjoy complimentary economy air transportation, with transfers, from more than 20 North American gateways, plus complimentary Business Class air in Europe for Penthouse guests. World Cruise guests also receive complimentary air transportation. Applies to most 2010 voyages and all 2011 itineraries.

* All Inclusive - As You Wish - Up to $1,000 per person spending credit on every cruise to customize one's vacation with experiences that are personally meaningful - from fine wines to spa to Crystal Adventures ashore.

* Crystal Family Memories Program - Two Savings Options:

For six full-fare berths: $500 credit toward a Crystal Private Adventure, kids under 17 sail free in third berth, plus prepaid gratuities, shipboard credits and family portraits.

For 10 full-fare berths: All of the above, plus one complimentary berth.

* Onboard Booking Discount - Guests who book their next cruise aboard their current cruise receive an additional 2.5-4.5% savings.

* Combo Cruise Savings - Guests booking two or more cruises back-to-back, with the exception of World Cruise segments, can save up to 10% on the fare for each voyage.

* Pay 180 Days in Advance - All guests save an additional 2.5% when they pay in full six months in advance.

* Bonus Savings with Crystal Society Benefits - Not only do returning Crystal cruisers automatically save between 2.5% and 4.5% on their next cruise, but they can enjoy additional savings that include shipboard credits, gifts and parties. Crystal enjoys an average repeat guest rate of 55%.

Crystal Cruises continues to offer the highest level of luxury on every itinerary, adhering to the winning formula of service, space, quality and choices. Thoughtful amenities include:

* Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages

* Complimentary specialty restaurants, including the celebrated cuisine of Nobu Matsuhisa

* Complimentary enrichment classes, including computer learning, yoga and mat-based Pilates, wine tasting, language, wellness, music, art and bridge

* Complimentary transportation to the town centers from most ports

* Complimentary Ambassador Host program offering dance partners

* Complimentary lavish Broadway-style evening productions in the Galaxy Theatre

* Complimentary daily feature films in the Hollywood Theatre

* Complimentary elegant afternoon tea service in Palm Court

Restrictions apply for air arrangements. The Business Class air promotions are capacity controlled and subject to space availability. Onboard booking and Crystal Society savings apply to cruise only fare.

Cunard Line

Website: www.cunard.com

Queen Victoria Begins Debut Americas Season In Early 2011

Coming off the heels of Cunard Line’s historic Royal Rendezvous on January 13, 2011, when all three Queens – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the newly launched Queen Elizabeth – will sail into New York harbor on the same day, Queen Victoria debuts her Americas Season for sailings through the Panama Canal, visiting ports between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including Aruba, Mexico and Los Angeles. This season’s 11-, 15- and 17-day voyages begin in New York, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Los Angeles, respectively, with each voyage making a transit through the famous locks of the Panama Canal. A special offer is available on early bookings for these voyages, with savings of up to $1,600 per balcony stateroom.*

Depending on the voyage itinerary, guests can enjoy the best of both coasts, including exotic locales such as Acapulco, Curaçao and St. Thomas:

-- Panama Canal Treasures, departs 13 January 2011 from New York, calling on Fort Lauderdale, Oranjestad (Aruba), Panama Canal transit, Puntarenas (Costa Rica), Huatulco (Mexico), Acapulco (Mexico), Manzanillo (Mexico) and Los Angeles

-- Panama Canal Adventure, departs 3 March 2011 from Los Angeles, with stops in Cabo San Lucas (Mexico), Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), Ixtapa (Mexico), Puerto Quetzal (Guatemala), Panama City (Panama), Panama Canal transit, Willemstad (Curaçao) and Fort Lauderdale

-- Roundtrip Panama Canal, departs roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on 18 March 2011, calling on Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas), Philipsburg (St. Maarten), St. George’s (Grenada), Bonaire (Antilles) and a partial transit of the Panama Canal

For more information about Queen Victoria or to book a voyage, consult your travel professional, call toll-free 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to www.cunard.com.

* Save up to $1,600 per stateroom is based on double occupancy and reflects typical savings in Balcony categories off Early Booking Fares on Panama Canal voyages 11-days or longer. Savings may not apply to all staterooms and vary by sailing. Early Booking Fares are initial offering fares and may not have resulted in sales in the past 90 days. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at a discounted level after this promotion.

Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines

Website: www.fredolsencruises.com

Long Cruises From Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2011/12

The new Fred. Olsen brochure of worldwide cruises features a host of exciting itineraries to destinations all over the globe. These include several epic voyages; longer cruises that offer a fantastically varied experience to some of the world’s most amazing ports of call.

-- Balmoral World Cruise 2011 - departs Southampton, January 5 for 108 nights

Travelling westward, key destinations are the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, South Pacific, the Cook Islands and New Zealand where she visits Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin. The ship continues on to Australia and a two-night stay in Sydney, allowing plenty of time for excursions, before Brisbane, cruising the Great Barrier Reef, and then Cairns. Then it is on to Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand and Cambodia before Singapore where there is another overnight stay. This amazing cruise also visits India (Cochin, Goa and Mumbai), then Dubai, Oman and Egypt, before returning home via Malta, with a final call into Gibraltar, before docking back in Southampton. Prices start from $14,848 per person.

The cruise is also available in six shorter sectors:

Southampton – Peru 22 nights from $3,150

Peru – Sydney 31 nights from $5,608

Sydney – Singapore 27 nights from $5,554

Sydney – Dubai 40 nights from $5,509

Singapore – Southampton 35 nights from $5,270

-- Black Watch World Cruise 2012 – departs Southampton, January 11 for 106 nights

Travelling east for her circumnavigation of the globe, Black Watch heads for Egypt, Oman and India, plus her maiden call to the Andaman Islands, then on to Singapore and Hong Kong, the Philippines and Borneo, before reaching Australia. A cruise of the Great Barrier Reef and a two-night stay in Sydney are highlights, before crossing the Pacific for the islands of Vanuatu, Fiji, Bora Bora and Tahiti, before South America. A three-night stay in Callao (for Lima) allows for visits to Machu Picchu and other great excursions, then on to Ecuador, Colombia, the Caribbean and finally the Azores en route back to Southampton. Prices start from $15,673 per person.

Sectors for this cruise are:

Southampton – Singapore 32 nights from $5,031

Singapore – Sydney 27 nights from $5,584

Sydney – Peru 30 nights from $5,947

Peru – Southampton 24 nights from $3,934

-- Black Watch South America Grand Voyage 2011- departs Southampton, January 5 for 77 nights.

This epic voyage travels via Tenerife and the Cape Verde Islands to Brazil, with an overnight stay in Rio. Then on to Uruguay, Argentina, with a two-night stay in Buenos Aires, and the Falkland Islands, visiting Port Stanley. Black Watch then rounds Cape Horn and cruises the Chilean Fjords, with stops including Punta Arenas and Castro, before a three-night stay in Callao for Machu Picchu. Ecuador, Panama and a transit of the Panama Canal are next, with the last part of the cruise visiting seven Caribbean islands, before returning via the Azores to Southampton. Prices start from $14,700 per person. Like the world cruises, this voyage is also offered in shorter sectors:

Southampton – Buenos Aires 24 nights from $4,338

Buenos Aires – Peru 27 nights from $6,417

Peru – Southampton 30 nights from $5,872

-- Balmoral South America Grand Voyage 2012 – departs Southampton, January 5 for 89 nights. Balmoral’s South America voyage has a different and novel itinerary, taking in parts of North America including the Florida Keys, New Orleans and Galveston.

Departing from Southampton, the cruise heads for the Caribbean, via Tenerife before reaching Key West Florida. The next ports of call are New Orleans and Galveston for excursions to Houston--both maiden ports for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. After Montego Bay and Ocho Rios, the cruise visits Central America--Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Salvador--before heading for Ecuador and on to Peru for a two-night stay in Callao (Lima). This cruise also visits several Chilean ports, the Falkland Islands, Uruguay, Argentina (Buenos Aires), and finally Brazil, a key focus of the cruise. The Brazilian sector includes calls into Santos (for Sao Paolo), an overnight stay in Rio, then Salvador, Recife, Fortaleza and Santarem in the Amazon. The return voyage is via the Cape Verde Islands and finally Madeira, returning to Southampton. Prices from $12,538 per person. Sectors on this cruise are:

Southampton – Montego Bay 25 nights from $3,843

Montego Bay – Valparaiso 22 nights from $4,536

Valparaiso – Rio de Janeiro 21 nights from $4,272

Rio de Janeiro – Southampton 25 nights from $4,140

Many of these cruises also feature The ArtsClub, Fred. Olsen’s program of special interest cruises that are free for all passengers to enjoy, as they wish.

Prices quoted are per person in an inside twin-bedded cabin (or lowest available), and include meals and entertainment on board, plus port and airport taxes where applicable.

For bookings in the USA call Borton Overseas at 1-800-843-0602, all cruises listed on www.bortonoverseas/cruises.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Website: www.hl-cruises.com

Hapag-Lloyd Returns To The Great Lakes With The Columbus In 2011

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is happy to announce the return of their Great Lakes cruises in 2011. MS Columbus, built in 1997 was specifically designed to navigate the locks of the Great Lakes, and is therefore one of the few ocean-going cruise ships that can successfully travel through the wonderful scenery of the Great Lakes of North America. The Columbus offers a unique opportunity to experience a European cruise ship on two Great Lakes itineraries in 2011, as well as on one itinerary along the eastern coast of North America.

The two international bilingual (German/English) Great Lakes itineraries provide the rare opportunity to visit seven different states, two Canadian provinces, and all five lakes. A highlight of the Great Lakes journeys is when the Columbus proceeds through the eight locks of the 28-mile long Welland Canal, after tackling a height difference of almost 328 feet. Guests will also be presented with numerous opportunities for outings which include: attending a real Pow-Wow and traversing the Agawa Canyon on an excursion that takes them where tourists seldom go, through a breath-taking wilderness with waterfalls, ravines and steep passes.

Also offered on the Columbus in Fall 2011, an eastern United States and Canada itinerary from Toronto to Florida. This itinerary cruising through the St. Lawrence Seaway, makes stops at all the big cities along the route including: Boston, Newport, New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Also a dedicated golf cruise, this itinerary allows golf enthusiasts the opportunity to work with a PGA golf professional and to practice on a 21-course golf simulator onboard. Additionally the golf package allows guests to tee off at 5 golf courses along the route (golf package at an additional cost).

Guests will enjoy the casual, friendly atmosphere aboard the Columbus, a three-star-plus ship, according to the 2010 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships. The COLUMBUS provides excellent value for the price, plus the exhilarating experience of travelling on an ocean liner, which includes sophisticated international cuisine, lounges, sports, a swimming pool and entertainment, for a maximum of 420 guests.

All three of the dedicated 2011 COLUMBUS international cruises ensure English-speaking passengers feel comfortable from the moment they step onboard. Travel Documents and information is provided to guests in English prior to their trip. Documentation in English onboard includes: daily programs, menus, announcements, lectures/video presentations, and safety drill instructions. Shore excursions are offered in English at each port of call. Lastly, the entire crew is fluent in English.

All-Inclusive Package Includes Drinks, Tips and Shore Excursion Package

With the Columbus all-inclusive package, extras on board include 81 drinks on the beverages list – from soft drinks to exotic cocktails – all tips on board and even a package of two to four shore excursions per cruise are included in the price.

The Columbus all-inclusive package can be booked as an option in addition to the regular price of the cruise. Moving forward, all Columbus cruises will include a cruise-only rate, as well as a rate for the package. The package price depends on the length of the cruises and the destinations, and will start at $340 per person/per cruise on the International Cruises 2011.

Another new feature is the introduction of two price categories: a guaranteed price for a two-berth inside cabin and new prices for single occupancy of an inside cabin. This will make these two categories even more attractive.

Cruise examples for the Columbus all-inclusive package include:

-- Great Lakes Cruise – Toronto to Chicago (13 days)--September 5 – 18, 2011

Lake Highlights: Welland Canal, Windsor, Tobermory, Parry Sound, Georgian Bay, Little Current, Lock “Soo,” Thunder Bay, Duluth, Mackinac Island

All-inclusive p $340 person plus three excursions: Powwow in M’Chigeeng, City tour of Duluth, and a visit to the Sleeping Bear Dunes

-- Great Lakes Cruise – From Chicago to Toronto (13 days) September 18 – October 1, 2011

Lake Highlights: Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Lock “Soo,” Thunder Bay, Little Current, Georgian Bay, Midland, Windsor, Welland Canal

All-inclusive package: $340 per person including drinks, tips and the following three shore excursions: Sleeping Bear Dunes, City tour of Duluth and a Powwow in M’Chigeeng.

*Rates based on availability

For bookings, inquiries or to request a brochure call one of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ sales agencies below:

In the USA and Canada: Air Travel Marketing Services, Inc. 1-800-888-0200

Euro Lloyd Travel Group, Inc. 1-800-782-3924

Kartagener Associates, Inc. 1-877-445-7447

2011 International Cruises on the MS Columbus

-- Great Lakes Cruise – Toronto to Chicago--September 5 – 18, 2011, 13 Days

Lake Highlights: Welland Canal, Windsor, Tobermory, Parry Sound, Georgian Bay, Little Current, Lock “Soo,” Thunder Bay, Duluth, Mackinac Island

*Rates Starting at: $3,540 per person/cruise only; a 5% early booking discount applies if booked by February 7, 2011

-- Great Lakes Cruise – F Chicago to Toronto--September 18 – October 1, 2011, 13 Days

Lake Highlights: Traverse City, Mackinac Island, Lock “Soo,” Thunder Bay, Little Current, Georgian Bay, Midland, Windsor, Welland Canal

*Rates Starting at: $3,470 per person/cruise only; a 5% early booking discount applies if booked by February 20, 2011

-- Eastern Coast of North America – From Toronto to Miami

October 1 – 19, 2011, 18 Days

Cruise Stops: Montreal, Quebec, Halifax, Boston, Newport, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, Savannah, Port Canaveral

*Rates starting at: $4,280 per person/cruise only; a 5% early booking discount applies if booked by March 5, 2011

Golf Package $1,160 (includes tee time on five courses)

Holland America Line (HAL)

Website: www.hollandamerica.com

Holland America Line Continues Weekly Bermuda Cruises in 2011

Holland America Line will offer 24 seven-day cruises to Bermuda aboard ms Veendam in 2011, continuing the schedule established this year with weekly cruises to the popular vacation destination.

Holland America Line returned to regular Bermuda service departing from New York in 2010 after more than 25 years. The 2011 voyages begin May 1 and will sail roundtrip from New York through October 9, calling at St. George's and Hamilton.

The 1,350-guest Veendam will spend one day at St. George's and two nights at Hamilton, providing guests with multiple opportunities to experience the island's British charm, world-renowned pink-sand beaches and abundant cultural heritage sites by day and to sample its lively evening restaurant and nightclub scene.

Bermuda offers vacation activities for the entire family, from the historic Globe Hotel in St. George's — a center for Confederate blockade runners during the American Civil War and today a museum — to water sports including kayaking, deep sea fishing and snorkeling. Guests can choose from more than 40 shore excursions, including Atlantic Reef fishing, scuba diving and dolphin encounters in Hamilton and horse and carriage tours and a glass-bottomed kayak eco-tour in St. George's.

The weekly itineraries will call first at St. George's, Bermuda's original capital. Founded in 1609, the town of St. George's in the northeast area of Bermuda is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest continuously inhabited English settlement in the Americas. Narrow, twisting streets and pastel-painted houses create a European feel. Its diverse historic and cultural sites include St. Peter's Church, the oldest continually used Anglican Church in North America, and Fort St. Catherine, with displays of weapons, artifacts and a replica of the British Crown Jewels. More than a dozen forts dating to the 17th century command the surrounding hills.

Following St. George's, guests will have the opportunity to explore the island's capital, Hamilton, which is the commercial hub and seat of government located at Bermuda's geographic center. From Veendam — docked at the center of town — guests can take a short walk to Front Street and explore its array of colorful shops and restaurants. Hamilton also is home to a massive 19th-century, neo-Gothic cathedral and the Georgian-style Sessions House, built in 1815.

Cruise fares begin at $699 per person plus taxes, double occupancy. For more information, consult a travel agent or call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425).

Holland America Line Rolls out Early Advantage Savings on 2011 Cruises

Holland America Line is offering exceptional Early Advantage savings of up to 50 percent off on a wide selection of 2011 cruises and CruiseTours when booked by September 15, 2010. The premium cruise line is also reducing deposits by half for all Caribbean cruises in fall of 2010, meaning as little as $175 per person guarantees a cruise vacation booking. Many of these sailings are featuring Early Advantage savings of up to 50% off.

On select sailings, free and reduced cruise fares are available for third or fourth guests who share the same stateroom and no additional deposits are required. Reduced add-on airfares also are offered from select domestic gateway cities in conjunction with designated cruises. Taxes and fees are additional.

With savings of up to 50 percent off per person, the Early Advantage promotion encompasses an extensive selection of fall 2010 Caribbean and 2011 cruises sailing to more than 350 ports of call in destinations around the world: Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Bermuda, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal and South America/Antarctica.

In 2011 Holland America Line's newest Signature-class ship, ms Nieuw Amsterdam, will sail its first full year of itineraries, including popular Mediterranean sailings. With Early Advantage savings, guests can book a 12-day cruise with fares starting as low as $1,699 per person, double occupancy, for an inside stateroom and $2,499 for a verandah -- and third or fourth guests start from only $99.

In other regions with the special fares, a 12-day South America cruise starts at $1,299 for an inside stateroom. A 14-day Australia/New Zealand cruise starts at $1,499 for an inside stateroom and $1,599 for an outside stateroom.

A seven-day 2011 Caribbean cruise starts at $599 for inside staterooms and $899 for verandahs. For vacationers looking to travel sooner, the timing has never been better with all fall 2010 Caribbean cruises also providing Early Advantage benefits and special pricing starting at $499 for seven-day itineraries.

A 14-day 2011 Circle Hawaii cruise starts at $1,599 with an optional upgrade to an outside stateroom for only $200 more. And a 14-day full transit of the Panama Canal begins at $1,399 for an inside stateroom or $1,599 for an outside stateroom.

Popular seven-day Alaska Inside Passage cruises from Seattle or Vancouver start at $699 for inside staterooms or $1,299 for verandahs. Another option is one of Holland America Line's Alaska CruiseTours, varying in length from 10 to 20 days and starting at $999 for inside staterooms and $1,199 for outside staterooms.

HAL’s Rotterdam Makes Transatlantic Voyage In Summer 2011

HAL’s Line’s 59,885 gross ton ms Rotterdam will make a return Transatlantic voyage in the summer of 2011. The ship will depart Rotterdam on 3 July and call at Southampton on July 5. The voyage will terminate in New York on July 12. An eastbound crossing will depart on the same day and include a call at Cork in Ireland on July 18 before the ship’s arrval at Rotterdam on July 21.

Holland America Line operated a regular Trans-Atlantic service from 1873, when the company was founded, up till 1971, after which it switched its fleet to full time cruising.

HAL Offers Grand Experiences With Fall 2011 and 2012 Grand Voyages

In fall 2011 and early 2012, Holland America Line again will offer grand voyages that touch all seven continents. The ms Amsterdam and ms Prinsendam each sail two itineraries designed to discover and explore remarkable destinations -- from famous landmarks to smaller, lesser-known ports.

Amsterdam sails a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage in fall 2011 and then returns to world cruising in January 2012 with a 112-day Grand World Voyage that visits the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and the Mediterranean.

Following its 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage in January, Prinsendam will depart in March to the Mediterranean and the Holy Lands for a 62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage.

Without requiring international air travel, Holland America Line's Grand Voyages make taking a dream vacation easy and more affordable. The voyages feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites, first-time calls at new destinations and extended time in port with late departures, overnights and overland tours.

Grand Voyages offer an enhanced onboard cruise experience with the opportunity to fully experience the pleasures of life at sea. Activities are enhanced with local cultural entertainment and special guest headliners and lecturers.

-- Grand Asia & Australia Voyage

In fall 2011, Amsterdam wraps up the year with a 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage sailing from Seattle, Washington, to Los Angeles, California, departing September 26. Following calls throughout Asia, the cruise continues to western Australia and then explores the South Pacific. Overnights include Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, China; Tokyo and Kobe, Japan; Singapore, and Sydney and Perth, Australia.

-- Grand World Voyage

Amsterdam will sail its seventh circumnavigation with a Grand World Voyage roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida., departing January 6. The 112-day adventure first calls in the Caribbean, then moves on to South America, sailing around Cape Horn for a scenic cruise through the Chilean Fjords and then south to Antarctica. Amsterdam then sails west to Tahiti, followed by calls in Australia, the Far East and Indian Ocean, before transiting the Suez Canal and sailing through the Mediterranean and back to South Florida.

Overnight calls include the Great Barrier Reef from Sydney, Hong Kong, Mumbai, India; Barcelona, Spain; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Singapore, and Piraeus (Athens), Greece. The voyage also features a maiden call at Mangalore in Southern India. Hundreds of shore excursions, overland tours and the opportunity to visit UNESCO World Heritage sites add color to this world cruise.

-- Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage

Prinsendam returns to South America, Antarctica and the Amazon in 2012 on a 68-day itinerary departing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale January 4. The ship will transit the Panama Canal to South America's Pacific coast then circumnavigate the continent.

Prinsendam will spend eight days cruising the Amazon River and four days of scenic cruising in Antarctica. The itinerary also features five maiden ports of call: Bocas del Toro, Panama; Matarani, Peru; Cabedelo, Brazil, and Ancud, Chile. Overnight calls include Manaus, Brazil, in the Amazon; Rio de Janeiro; Buenos Aires, and Callao (Lima), Peru.

Guests sailing on this voyage also will enjoy a scenic daylight cruise past the Romanche, Alemania, Francia and Italia glaciers in Chile.

-- Grand Mediterranean & Black Sea Voyage

Upon its return to Fort Lauderdale, Prinsendam embarks March 12 on a 62-day journey to the Mediterranean and Holy Lands roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale.

For the first time, Prinsendam will call at Durres, Albania's second-largest city and one of Europe's oldest cities, Saint Raphael in the beautiful Cote d'Azur region of France, and Castellon de la Plana, in the Costa del Azahar region of Spain.

Overnight calls at Seville, Spain; Kusadasi (Ephesus) and Istanbul, Turkey; Piraeus (Athens); Venice, Italy; Barcelona, and Lisbon, Portugal, allow time for exploration of some of the world's most interesting destinations. This voyage can be combined with the Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage for a 130-day cruise.

Reservations can now be booked for 2011 and 2012 grand voyages

Reservations are being taken for all of Holland America Line's 2011 and 2012 grand voyages, and early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests include prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage delivery service and a complimentary shore excursion or event for select stateroom categories. Amenities vary by cruise, stateroom category and booking date.

Rates start at $9,499 for Amsterdam's 70-day Grand Asia and Australia Voyage; $23,799 for Amsterdam's 112-day Grand World Voyage; $14,399 for Prinsendam's 68-day Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage; and $12,999 for Prinsendam's 62-day Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage. Cruise fares are per person, double occupancy. The four grand voyages are available to book for the full cruise or in segments ranging from 18- to 112-day sailings.

For a 2012 grand voyages cruise brochure or for more information, consult a professional travel agent, call 1-800-522-3399 or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

Louis Cruises

Website: www.louiscruises.com

Louis Cruises Presents Holiday Cruises in the Western Mediterranean

Louis Cruises is pleased to present two special holiday sailings in the Western Mediterranean onboard the Louis Majesty -- featuring savings currently available of up to 50 percent off brochure rates. Travelers are encouraged to book early as space is filling quickly.

On both the Christmas Cruise and New Year’s Cruise itineraries, travelers will enjoy the splendors of the holiday season enhanced by the traditions of each local culture, plus onboard celebrations with festive menus, holiday-themed entertainment and décor throughout the vessel.

-- The 9-Day Christmas Cruise will depart from Genoa, Italy on December 19, 2010 and visit Marseilles in France, then Tangier and Casablanca in Morocco, before sailing to Malaga Spain where an overnight stay in included, the sail on to Barcelona, Spain and return to Genoa – Smart Rate starting at $830 (down from $1670).

-- On December 27, 2010 Louis Cruises’ New Year’s Cruise will depart from Genoa, Italy and visit Marseilles in France; Tangier and Casablanca in Morocco; then Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona in Spain – Smart Rate starting at $990 (down from $1990). The Christmas Cruise and New Year’s sailings can be combined for a spectacular 18-day combination cruise.

MSC Cruises

Website: www.msccruises.com

Savings On 2010/11 Caribbean Cruises With MSC’s Family Plan for Four

The entire family can experience the beauty of the Caribbean during the holidays on seven-night cruises onboard MSC Poesia and save with MSC Cruises’ Family Plan offer for four guests on an affordable family vacation through December 31, 2010. Guests who book a balcony stateroom during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve Caribbean cruises can save up to 50 percent off a connecting balcony stateroom for an affordable family vacation.

This special Family Plan offer applies for adjoining Category 9, 10 or 11 Balcony Superior staterooms (accommodating up to four guests) on 7-night, Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing from Ft. Lauderdale. These cruises sail November 21 (Thanksgiving), December 19 (Christmas), and December 26 (New Year’s). Family Plan rates for four begin at $697 per person plus $81.35 per person government fees and taxes (GFTs).

Destinations on the Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises including ports like Key West, Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cozumel, Mexico; St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Nassau, Bahamas.

Family-friendly activities to enjoy during this affordable family vacation include miniature golf, tennis and basketball. MSC Poesia features a pool for children and outdoor play area. MSC Cruises also offers a complimentary kids program filled with entertainment, fun, and games from crafts to treasure hunts. Children’s programs are available for children 3-17 years old and are divided into age-specific groups.

Rates are cruise only, and subject to availability. For more information, call 877-665-4655, or contact a local travel professional.

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

Website: www.ncl.com

NCL Offers Two Exclusive Nickelodeon All-Access Cruises In 2011

Norwegian Cruise Line and Nickelodeon are offering the ultimate family cruise vacation with two Nickelodeon All-Access Cruises setting sail in 2011. These special Nickelodeon-themed cruises give guests access to seven days of slime-filled entertainment all day, every day aboard Norwegian Jewel, sailing from New York on February 20, 2011; and on the cruise line’s newest and most innovative ship, Norwegian Epic, sailing from Barcelona on July 24, 2011. Families who book an All Access Cruise between August 23, 2010 and September 13, 2010 will receive a special offer of up to $250 in on-board credits, based on stateroom category; and half off the deposit (excluding the Garden Villa and other suite categories).

Norwegian and Nickelodeon have partnered to provide families with a once-in-a-lifetime cruise vacation that is all Nickelodeon, all week long. Exclusive Nickelodeon family programming featured on the two “Nickelodeon All Access” cruises includes:

• Ultimate sliming experience offers a chance for the whole family to get slimed together.

• Meet & greets with the stars of Nickelodeon’s hottest live-action shows. Special cruise guests have included stars from iCarly, True Jackson VP, and the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants.

• This year’s star line-up is still to be announced, but promises to be just as exciting.

• Special viewings and premieres of never-before-seen episodes of Nickelodeon’s hit TV shows like iCarly, Victorious and SpongeBob SquarePants.

• Meet & greets with some of your favorite Nickelodeon characters including SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Aang the Last Airbender and many more!

• Nickelodeon’s signature messy game shows like Slime Time LIVE! and poolside events.

• Breakfast with Nickelodeon characters every day of the cruise.

• And much more!

• Plus, families can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of Norwegian Cruise Line’s Freestyle Cruising®.

The non-stop excitement and thrills of the Nickelodeon All-Access Cruise are only available on: Norwegian Jewel sailing President’s Day holiday, February 20, 2011, round-trip from New York to Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian’s private island; or Norwegian Epic departing on July 24, 2011 from Barcelona with ports of call including Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain. Starting rates are from $899 per person double occupancy on Norwegian Jewel and from $1299 per person double occupancy on Norwegian Epic.

The on-board credit limited time offer includes $250 per stateroom when sailing in a Garden Villa, available on Norwegian Jewel; $150 for suites; $100 for mini-suites and deluxe balcony staterooms; $75 for balcony staterooms; $50 for ocean view and $25 for inside staterooms.

Oceania Cruises

Website: www.oceaniacruises.com

Sun-Splashed Holiday Caribbean Cruise Planned By Oceania Cruises

Holidays on the high seas are festive occasions when gourmet cuisine and intriguing ports of call are added to the mix. Oceania Cruises’ intimate Regatta will celebrate the season with age-old and revered traditions on a Christmas and New Year’s voyage to the Caribbean, departing December 21.

The line’s popular “Sun-Splashed Holiday” onboard Regatta is a 12-day cruise, roundtrip from Miami, departing December 21, that visits the Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic, Tortola, Antigua, Barbados, Martinique, St. Barts and St. Croix. Fares for interior staterooms are priced from $4,299 per person, double, including free air. A limited number of suites and staterooms are still available.

The holiday spirit is in the air from the moment guests embark on Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, which will be dressed from bow to stern in its festive finery. Strewn garland, wreaths, holly, Christmas trees, and even mistletoe provide a backdrop for carolers singing yuletide favorites, themed entertainment and special guest performers.

The significance of the holiday is observed at a Midnight Mass Dec. 24 and an ecumenical worship service on Christmas Day. Special Hanukkah activities are planned by a guest rabbi and menorahs will complement the ship’s seasonal decorations.

Oceania Cruises’ holiday sailings have a special culinary emphasis. Menus will include such Christmas favorites as roast turkey, goose or ham, plus traditional trimmings, sweets and eggnog. Guests can also enjoy potato latkes, matzo ball soup and Challah bread. A gala New Year's Eve deck party – weather permitting – features live music, noisemakers, party hats and Champagne.

To reserve a stateroom on “Sun-Splashed Holiday,” contact a travel agent. For information or to request a brochure, visit OceaniaCruises.com or call toll-free at 800-531-5658.

P&O Cruises/UK

Website: www.pocruises.com

All On Board For A Wine-Tastic Time!

Having the choice of 32 different wines by the glass in TV wine expert Olly Smith’s wine bar on board P&O Cruises latest ship, Azura has been a hit with passengers with Peller Ice Cuvee, Blind River Sauvignon Blanc and Perez Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon all proving firm favorites.

Passengers are able to order ‘wine flights’ in The Glass House. A wine flight consists of three 125 ml glasses of different wines so that passengers can sample wines they have not tried before, compare different wines and learn more about wine and concepts of wine tasting. The wine flights have been designed by Olly Smith. There are seven flights and each one has a different theme, for example luxury wines, wines from classic wine growing regions, wines from new wine growing regions, and Olly’s favorite wines.

The Glass House has a state of the art Enomatic wine system which enables passengers to try wines by the glass rather than having to buy an entire bottle. A bottle can be opened, then preserved by using revolutionary inert gas so it does not react to the oxygen in the air allowing the flavors and characteristics of the wide range of selected vintages to remain intact, as if the bottle had just been opened and therefore able to be enjoyed by many.

Olly will be on board:

-- Cruise A014 7 night cruise departing Southampton Tuesday September 21 2010

-- Cruise A017 12 night cruise departing Southampton Sunday October 17 2010

P&O Cruises Offers Even More Value With The Early Booking Spectacular

P&O Cruises is offering passengers the opportunity to enjoy even more value on a cruise holiday by booking now for 2011 departures. A wealth of savings and early booking incentives are available on cruises across the fleet. Anyone booking a 2011 cruise by Tuesday August 31, 2010 will receive the benefits of The Early Booking Spectacular.

Benefits available include:

-- savings of up to £200 per couple

-- free car parking or coach transfers on sailings from Southampton

-- free on board spending money of up to £250 per couple

-- up to £600 per couple savings on balcony staterooms

-- seasonal savings of up to £1,000 per couple on selected cruises

P&O Cruises managing director, Carol Marlow, said: “Booking early for 2011 departures delivers this spectacular range of incentives in addition to being able to secure the best choice of cruise itineraries, dining and stateroom options.

“Booking your cruise early certainly makes sense.”

Princess Cruises

Website: www.princess.com

Princess Details 2011-12 South America Cruise and Cruisetour Season

Detailing its fall 2011-spring 2012 cruise season, Princess Cruises will offer travelers an alluring selection of South American cruises and cruisetours, taking passengers down the Amazon River, around Cape Horn, on a Brazilian Adventure, or up to the fabled Machu Picchu. Whether they want to tango in Buenos Aires or watch for wildlife at the end of the Earth, passengers can choose from 10 Latin-flavored departures aboard Star Princess and Pacific Princess, encompassing 31 destinations. Passengers can also extend their South American cruise vacation with a cruisetour itinerary to two of the continent’s most famed attractions, Peru’s Machu Picchu or Brazil’s Iguazú Falls.

Rio de Janeiro figures prominently on several cruise and tour itineraries. Pulsing with life, Rio offers an experience like no other. A dazzling amalgam of Latin and African cultures, the city offers an array of attractions, including the dramatic peak of Sugarloaf Mountain, the landmark Christ the Redeemer statue who embraces the city below, dazzling white sand beaches and famous beachfronts of Copacabana and Ipanema.

Cruises rounding Cape Horn take in one of sailing’s most legendary passages that has drawn explorers throughout the ages. Today Princess passengers enjoy sailing in comfort around this once-difficult but fabled point where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans meet. On this route travelers can explore Tierra del Fuego at the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia.

Scenic cruising through the Strait of Magellan and the Beagle Channel leads to the towering Chilean Fjords where Southern Patagonia's ice fields rival those of Alaska's Inside Passage. Passengers have a front-row view of the spectacular glaciers and can watch out for the area’s myriad marine birds.

Passengers choosing to travel up the mighty Amazon will enjoy an adventure into the Brazilian jungle, where they can visit colorful villages and learn about the unique cultures along the river’s route.

Cruisetour passengers can visit the mysterious land of the Incas, Machu Picchu. This unforgettable journey high into the Peruvian Andes defies description as visitors travel from Lima to the ruins of this terraced “City in the Clouds.”

One of the continent’s most dramatic natural wonders, Iguazú Falls is both taller and wider than Niagara Falls and spreads along nearly a two-mile stretch of the Iguazú River. Cruisetour passengers can spend several days viewing the magnificent scene from multiple vantage points.

Throughout their South America voyages passengers can visit a variety of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including not only Iguazú National Park, Machu Picchu, and the Amazon River basin, but also Olinda Historic Center (near Recife), Salvador Historic Center, and the Historic Quarter of Valparaiso, Chile.

South America Cruises

Princess offers travelers an array of South American ports and activities on a variety of itinerary options. Ships large and small travel around the continent, giving passengers the opportunity to encounter many colorful South American cultures.

-- Amazon River Cruise – The intimate Pacific Princess sails up the mysterious Amazon River on a 14-day cruise that includes calls to St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Tobago, and Devil’s Island in addition to traveling along the world’s second longest river. Stops along the Amazon include Santarém, Boca da Valéria and Parintins with an overnight stay in Manaus. The ship sets sail on December 16 and 30, 2011.

-- Cape Horn Route to Rio – Star Princess takes passengers on an unforgettable 14-day day cruise vacation around the fabled Cape Horn as they travel between Rio de Janeiro and Santiago. Passengers will visit many South American highlights with calls to Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Falkland Islands, Ushuaia and Punta Arenas. The voyage includes a variety of spectacular scenic cruising opportunities around Cape Horn, including Beagle Channel, the Strait of Magellan and the dramatic Chilean Fjords. Sailings depart on December 24, 2011, January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18, and March 2, 2012.

--Brazilian Adventure Cruise – Passengers can experience a combination of Brazilian flavor and Caribbean fun on this 15-day sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Ft. Lauderdale. Star Princess starts with an overnight in Rio, then calls at the Brazilian ports of Salvador and Recife, plus visits the islands of Barbados, Antigua and St. Maarten. The sailing departs March 17, 2012.

-- Passage to Rio – Travelers can visit three continents on this 16-day journey across the Atlantic with this voyage from Venice to Rio de Janeiro, which includes an overnight stay in Venice and calls at Dubrovnik, Corfu, Malta (Valletta), Tunis/Carthage (La Goulette), Gibraltar, and Recife (Brazil). Star Princess sets sail on December 8, 2011.

Cruisetours

To go beyond South America’s ports and visit some of the continent’s inland wonders, Princess offers land and sea cruisetours featuring the famed Machu Picchu or stunning Iguazú Falls. These seamless vacation options combine easily with Princess’ cruise offerings.

-- The five-day Machu Picchu Explorer tour offers the opportunity to explore Peru’s magnificent ruins. From Lima, travelers will not only enjoy a guided tour of the fabled site of Machu Picchu, but also the historic city of Cusco and the nearby Sacred Valley and Sacsayhuaman Fortress, as well as enjoy rail travel up into the mountains. The package combines with Princess’ Cape Horn Route to Rio cruise.

-- The four-night Iguazú Falls Experience cruisetour features extra time to explore lively Rio de Janeiro, plus two days to take in one of the continent’s most spectacular natural wonders, Iguazú Falls. Travelers will not only experience the drama of the falls from several vantage points, but also enjoy excursions on an Ecological Jungle Train and a boat ride to see the falls from the river. Travelers will spend two nights in Iguazú Falls and two nights in Rio on a package that combines with Princess’ Cape Horn Route to Rio or Brazilian Adventure cruises.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS

Princess Cruises Details 2011-2012 Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Cruise Season

Princess Cruises will take passengers on a variety of island voyages in 2011-2012 with a full schedule of cruises to Hawaii, Tahiti and the South Pacific. The company will offer 43 sailings of 10 itineraries to 33 ports throughout these idyllic islands.

Cruise passengers will find that each of these island destinations has its own charms. In Hawaii they’ll enjoy the spirit of Aloha throughout the island chain, while Tahiti and the other islands of French Polynesia showcase a unique mix of South Seas appeal and French culture. Samoa, Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu each offer their own style and island allure, and all feature the stunning vistas found throughout the South Pacific.

Travelers interested in the convenience of a roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles can choose to sail aboard Golden Princess or Sapphire Princess to the Hawaiian Islands or on a new 28-day Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific cruise aboard Sapphire Princess. Cruisers to Tahiti will enjoy the small ship ambiance of Ocean Princess on several itineraries, and Princess’ Aussie-style sailings from Down Under feature Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess sailing roundtrip from Sydney or Brisbane.

The Hawaiian Islands each have their own personality. On Oahu, the state capital of Honolulu offers a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions, including famous Waikiki Beach, America’s only royal residence the Iolani Palace, and Pearl Harbor. The Big Island, the youngest and largest of the Hawaiian Islands, has the most varied in landscape – with striking black sand beaches, tropical rain forests, and the famed Volcanoes National Park, home to three volcanoes, including the actively erupting Kilauea.

Known as the "Garden Isle," Kauai offers lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls and geological wonders, such as the dramatic Nã Pali Coastline, and spectacular Waimea Canyon. The second largest of the Hawaiian Islands, Maui boasts some of the world's most superb beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes. Visitors can also explore the port town of Lahaina which was once King Kamehameha’s capital.

Made up of more than 130 islands, French Polynesia includes some of the most dreamed about South Seas islands, such as Tahiti and Bora Bora. This is the South Pacific of Melville, Gauguin and Michener. Particularly immortalized by Gauguin's paintings, Tahiti evokes exotic island images and the South Seas state of mind. Nearby Moorea boast precipitous mountains that reach for the sky, creating picture postcard views. No name captures the imagination of paradise as well as Bora Bora. Perhaps the most stunning island in the South Pacific, its majestic landscape was sculpted by ancient volcanoes, showcasing a shimmering lagoon and barrier reef. Passengers on Ocean Princess’ ten-day Tahiti & Polynesia itinerary will enjoy a full Two-Day Experience in Bora Bora with extra time to enjoy the island’s charms.

The two islands of Huahine are surrounded by a deep lagoon encircled by a coral necklace. Connected by a bridge, both islands boast white-sand beaches, vanilla and banana plantations, and some of Polynesia's most significant cultural sites. The largest atoll in French Polynesia, divers from all over the world flock to Rangiroa, to explore the undersea world of its 42-mile aquamarine lagoon filled with unique marine life and magnificent underwater scenery.

Samoa and American Samoa lie at the heart of the South Pacific. Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa, the southernmost territory of the United States. Here abundant rain creates a lush green landscape marked by ancient volcanoes and thriving coral atolls. Apia, the main township of Samoa, personifies the fa'a Samoa (the Samoan Way), and conjures up images of the perfect South Seas island town.

Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific cruises:

Princess Cruises ships sail to the Hawaiian Islands, between Hawaii and Tahiti and throughout the island paradises of the South Pacific.

-- Hawaiian Islands Cruises – Golden Princess and Sapphire Princess will sail from Los Angeles on a 14-day roundtrip voyage to the Land of Aloha with calls at Hilo on the Big Island, Honolulu, Kauai, and Lahaina on Maui, plus Ensenada, Mexico. The ships will sail between September 28, 2011 and April 25, 2012.

-- Tahiti & Polynesia – This classic Princess itinerary sails roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti for 10 days among the islands of Polynesia, with two overnight visits. Ocean Princess starts with an overnight in the Tahitian capital and then calls on Huahine, Rangiroa, Raiatea, Bora Bora (Two-day Experience includes two full days and an overnight), and Moorea. Sailings depart on December 17, 2011; January 18 and 28, 2012.

-- Hawaii & Tahiti – Travelers can enjoy the intimacy of a small cruise ship on a voyage that features both the Polynesian paradises of Hawaii and French Polynesia. These 11-day sailings between Papeete and Honolulu on Ocean Princess include calls at Moorea, Bora Bora, Hilo, Maui, and Kauai. Sailings depart December 27, 2011; January 7, February 7 and 18, 2012.

-- Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa – This new 28-day itinerary aboard Sapphire Princess offers an unusual roundtrip voyage from Los Angeles, to three island groups in one convenient roundtrip sailing. The ship calls at Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui, Pago Pago, Apia, Bora Bora, Moorea and Papeete. The sailing departs on October 22, 2011.

-- South Pacific & New Zealand Cruises – Sailing between Sydney and Papeete, Ocean Princess offers a 16-day voyage including Tauranga, Auckland, Suva (Fiji), Apia, Pago Pago, Bora Bora, and Moorea. The ship departs on December 2, 2011 and February 29, 2012.

-- Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific – Sea Princess sails across the Pacific between San Francisco and Sydney on a 29-day voyage to Honolulu, Maui, Moorea, Papeete, Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Suva, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Fiordland National Park scenic cruising. The sailings depart on September 17, 2011 and April 15, 2012.

Aussie Experience Voyages

Sailings aboard Sun Princess, Dawn Princess and Sea Princess head to the islands from Sydney or Brisbane and feature onboard amenities to appeal to Australian tastes.

-- Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific – Dawn Princess will sail on a 35-day roundtrip voyage from Sydney, with calls at Nuku’Alofa (Tonga), Apia, Hilo, Kilauea Volcano scenic cruising, Maui, Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Papeete, Moorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora, Pago Pago, Suva and Nouméa (New Caledonia). The ship sets sail on April 13, 2012.

-- New Caledonia & Vanuatu – Dawn Princess takes a 12-day jaunt roundtrip from Sydney to call at Nouméa, Isle of Pines and Lifou in New Caledonia; and Vila, Wala and Champagne Bay in Vanuatu. The ship sails on May 13, 2011.

-- Fijian Jewels – Sun Princess sails roundtrip from Brisbane on an 11-day journey to Nouméa and Isle of Pines in New Caledonia; three Fiji ports, Suva, Port Denarau, and Dravuni Island; and Vila (Vanuatu). The ship sails on January 11 and February 5, 2012.

-- Fiji & South Pacific – A popular roundtrip sailing from Sydney featuring 14 days with calls at Lifou, five ports in Fiji: Vila, Port Denarau, Suva, Savu Savu, and Dravuni Island; plus Nouméa. Available on Dawn Princess, Sea Princess and Sun Princess, sailings depart October 5, November 1 and 28, 2011; February 6 and March 16, 2012.

Royal Caribbean International

Website: www.royalcaribbean.com

Enjoy Stress-Free Holidays Aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship

This winter, Royal Caribbean International is asking “Why Not” to starting a new tradition and spending the holidays at sea. Whether you’re looking forward to decking the halls or simply spending some quality time with family and friends, the global cruise line is inviting cruisers of all ages to enjoy a diverse lineup of holiday celebrations, ranging from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, aboard its cruise ships.

To kick off the holiday season, Royal Caribbean is pulling out all the stops for guests to enjoy a bountiful and memorable Thanksgiving. Not only will the chefs in the cruise line’s main dining room feature a gourmet turkey dinner (and take care of the grocery shopping, cooking and dishes too), but the award-winning Adventure Ocean program will provide kids with themed activities including Thanksgiving story time and arts and crafts.

What better way to alleviate the stress that typically comes along with the holiday season than indulging in the Royal treatment? Guests this winter can enjoy a wide range of exclusive and innovative onboard amenities, entertainment, and award-winning family programming, while observing the season’s traditional festivities. Most travelers won’t even have to wander much further than their own backyards to find a holiday cruise vacation to suit their interests. Royal Caribbean’s fleet offers a diverse number of holiday itineraries departing from nine easy-to-reach domestic home ports, including Bayonne, NJ, Baltimore, MD, Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Miami, Port Canaveral, and Tampa, Fla., Galveston, TX, Los Angeles, Calif. and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

-- A seven-night Eastern Caribbean Thanksgiving sailing is available aboard Freedom of the Seas, departing November 21, 2010, from Port Canaveral, Florida. Freedom of the Seas offers innovative onboard amenities and entertainment options, such as the FlowRider surf simulator, an ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, and street parties and parades in the Royal Promenade, a boulevard that runs nearly the length of the ship, lined with boutiques where guests can get a head start on their holiday shopping.

Royal Caribbean will deck its ships with seasonal decorations to embrace the holiday spirit at sea throughout the month of December. Royal Caribbean offers Hanukkah-themed festivities lasting all eight days of the holiday, including a Rabbi aboard every ship to conduct a nightly menorah lighting ceremony and services. For those celebrating Christmas, a Catholic priest also will be aboard to lead the holiday’s observances including a midnight mass on Christmas Eve.

Other Christmas festivities sure to get families bonding and into the spirit include: classic movie screenings, guest and crew caroling, cookie decorating, special Christmas-themed Adventure Ocean programming, and holiday ice skating aboard select ships.

Families may still book staterooms aboard the new Allure of the Seas for the seven-night roundtrip Western Caribbean Holiday itinerary departing from Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. sailing on December 18, 2010. In November, Allure of the Seas will join sister-ship Oasis of the Seas, as one of the two world’s largest and most innovative cruise ships. Allure of the Seas featuring seven themed neighborhoods and unrivaled entertainment options, featuring the DreamWork Experience, which include characters from hit movies such as Shrek and Madagascar, as well as the Tony Award-winning Broadway production “Chicago: The Musical.”

Ring in the New Year at sea with the Cruise Director and Captain’s Countdown and themed parties in every onboard lounge. Young cruisers will enjoy the extended late night party zone where kids and teens will be celebrating at their own New Year’s festivities. West Coast vacationers can celebrate the New Year aboard Mariner of the Seas’ December 26, 2010, sailing on a seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary from Los Angeles, Calif. Mariner of the Seas is the largest and most revolutionary ship to ever sail from the west coast.

For additional information or to make reservations, call your travel agent, visit www.royalcaribbean.com or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN. Travel professionals should go www.cruisingpower.com or call (800) 327-2056.

Royal Caribbean/UK

Website: www.royalcaribbean.co.uk

A Fortnight Cruising The Mediterranean From Only £999 Per Person!

Catch the last of the summer sun from just £71.00 per person, per day with Royal Caribbean International (0844 493 2061) for a 14-night Italian Mediterranean cruise onboard Independence of the Seas from only £999.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

For £71.00 a day you can eat in a choice of restaurants, enjoy unlimited ice cream by the pool, go rock climbing, surfing and ice skating and enjoy theatre and ice show performances, all at no extra cost.

Price includes a 14-night cruise departing from Southampton (England) and calling at Gibraltar (UK), Villefranche (Nice, France), Livorno (Florence/Pisa, Italy), Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy), Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Cadiz (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal) and Vigo (Spain) before returning to Southampton (England); meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on September 25, 2010 departure.

Holiday Like A Celebrity With Royal Caribbean International

Do some celeb-spotting with Royal Caribbean International’s seven-night Greek Islands fly/cruise onboard Splendour of the Seas from just £1,304.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Stars such as Hugh Jackman, Giorgio Armani, Elizabeth Hurley, Salma Hayek and Sarah Jessica Parker have all holidayed on the stunning Greek island of Mykonos, just one of the beautiful islands included in the cruise itinerary. Join the A-list elite and see more of Mykonos’ natural beauty and rich history.

Price includes return flights from London Heathrow, transfers and a seven-night cruise departing from Venice (Italy) and calling at Split (Croatia), Corfu (Greece), Piraeus (Athens, Greece), Mykonos (Greece) and Katakolon (Greece) before returning to Venice (Italy); meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on September 25, 2010 departure.

Escape To The Sun This Winter

Mediterranean cruise this winter from just £980.00 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin).

Independence of the Seas is brimming with 15 decks of activities, including a Flowrider surf park at sea, an onboard ice-skating rink, rock climbing wall, a children’s water park, a teen-only nightclub, basketball and volleyball courts and a miniature golf course.

Price includes an 18-night ultimate Mediterranean cruise only departing Southampton (UK) and calling at Lisbon (Portugal), Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Livorno (Pisa, Italy), Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy), Naples (Capri, Italy), Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Gibraltar (UK) and Cadiz (Spain) before returning to Southampton (UK); meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on 8 January 2011 departure.

For more information or to book see www.royalcaribbean.co.uk , call 0844 493 2061 or talk to your travel agent.

Seabourn (Yachts of)

Website: www.seabourn.com

Comedy Director Terry Hughes To Put The ‘Ho Ho Ho’ In Holiday Cruise

The Yachts of Seabourn is delivering a special gift for guests sailing on Seabourn Sojourn’s 2010 holiday cruise. Multiple Emmy award-winning television and film director Terry Hughes will appear as a special guest during the Christmas & New Year’s Sojourn voyage departing December 20, 2010, from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles.

During the 16-day cruise, Hughes will share hilarious highlights from his experiences on some of television’s longest-running and most popular comedy shows. After an award-studded career producing and directing British television and stage comedies in the U.K., Hughes moved to Los Angeles in 1980. He soon became one of the premier producers and directors of many hit television comedy programs, including The Golden Girls, where he garnered six Emmy nominations and two wins, as well as 3rd Rock from the Sun, and episodes of 8 Simple Rules, Friends, Blossom and That 70s Show.

In addition to comedy, Hughes has also directed many television musicals, such as Sweeney Todd, for which he received another Emmy, Sunday in the Park with George, Barnum, and Mrs. Santa Claus. He also directed several feature films, including The Butcher’s Wife; and Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl.

Seabourn Sojourn’s holiday cruise includes a transit through the Panama Canal, and visits Cartagena, Colombia; Caldera, Costa Rica; Puerto Chiapas, Huatulco, and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and San Diego, Calif. Rates start at $7,299 per person based on double occupancy.

The intimate, all-suite Seabourn Sojourn entered service June 6, 2010, and offers intuitive, gracious service provided by a staff passionate about pleasing guests. The yacht carries 450 guests in 225 spacious suites with sweeping ocean views, 90 percent of which have private verandas. All suites feature separate living areas and bedrooms, writing desks with personalized stationery, iPod and MP3 connections, and spacious granite bathrooms with separate bath and shower and twin sinks.

The two-deck, state-of-the-art Spa at Seabourn features a Spa Villa for hours of pure indulgence and relaxation, as well as a Kneipp Walk, herbal bath facility and an aroma steam bath with salt inhalation. Guests can choose from four dining venues, all without any additional charge, offering gourmet experiences that rival the finest restaurants anywhere. The yacht also features six bars and lounges serving a full range of beverages including fine wines and spirits, with Seabourn’s compliments.

SeaDream Yacht Club

Website: www.seadream.com

Seadream Speakers Program For October/November Transatlantic Voyages

SeaDream Yacht Club, operator of the twin, mega yacht cruisers SeaDream I and II, will offer guests on its October and November, transatlantic westbound voyages a high- profile speakers’ program as a bonus to the joys of blue water sailing.

The transatlantic sailings from Europe to the Caribbean are:

-- SeaDream I, Voyage #11041, Malaga-San Juan, 12 days, October 14-26, 2010. Speakers for this voyage are:

Colonel Walter Cunningham---Colonel Cunningham has enjoyed distinguished careers in the U.S. Marine Corps, as an astronaut with NASA and in private industry, including 12 years as a venture capitalist. He is best known as the pilot of Apollo VII, the first manned flight of that program to land a man on the moon. Following that mission in 1968 he became chief of the Skylab Astronauts where he was responsible for the design, development sand integration of systems for the largest spacecraft---manned or unmanned---ever placed in orbit up to that time.

Brian Beck---.Maritime historian Brian Beck is a chartered engineer with more than 30 years experience. After an early career as a marine engineer in the British Merchant Navy, he gained extensive management experience with a major European manufacturing, electrical engineering corporation as CEO of its UK companies. An expert in maritime history, Brian Beck has been a top lecturer on the subject for many years.

-- SeaDream II, Voyage #21042, Lisbon-San Juan, 11 days, November 10-21, 2010

Dr. Fred Chernow--- A retired professor of psychology from St. John’s University in New York; Dr. Chernow has long been a seminar leader in the fascinating field of memory improvement. He has presented memory enhancement programs to major Fortune 500 companies He techniques are easy learned and can be put to use immediately. When not lecturing at sea, he appears on countless radio and TV talk shows demonstrating his user-friendly memory tips and strategies.

Jon Bowermaster--- A six-time grantee of the National Geographic Expeditions Council and award-winning writer and filmmaker, Jon Bowermaster has made sea kayak expeditions in the past ten years from the Aleutian Islands to Vietnam, French Polynesia to Chile/Argentina/Bolivia, Gabon to Croatia and Tasmania to Antarctica. Seeing the world from the seat of a kayak has given Jon Bowermaster a one-of-a-kind look at both the health of the planet’s oceans and the lives of the nearly three billion people around the globe who depend on them.

Also, popular on these transatlantic voyages is the SeaDream Spa, with eight massage therapists, kept busy by guests who not only have mental stimulation on their minds but also have well-being and leisure. Lazy sea days become lazy spa days.

Cost for these voyages is from $2,699 per person and is based on double occupancy of a SeaDream Yacht Club stateroom. Rates are also available for solo travelers occupying a stateroom and for and third persons in a stateroom.

SeaDream does not regularly offer a lecture program on its yacht-like sailings. Its guests have ample opportunity to entertain themselves with the company’s noted water sports program, unique shore excursions at ports of call and other activities designed for well-traveled, active guests. It is offering its transatlantic travelers these compelling speakers as a diversion from those lazy days at sea that attract travelers to these “blue-water” sailings.

SeaDream fares include all meals, wine with lunch and dinner, open bar, use of the water toys, and gratuities. Air transportation and ground transportation to and from the SeaDream yacht is not included. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change with out notice. Some fees apply.

Those interested in these or other sailings are invited by SeaDream to contact their travel agent.

Windstar Cruises

Website: www.windstarcruises.com

Notable Literary Lights Onboard Wind Surf’s December 19, 2010 Cruise

Continuing to grow its successful Journeys by Design program, David Morris International (DMI), the expert in luxury-based unique travel, announces notable authors and journalists Tina Brown, editor-in-chief and founder of The Daily Beast, and Sir Harold Evans, author of My Paper Chase, will join an exclusive Caribbean getaway cruise onboard the Windstar luxury ship Wind Surf, departing from Barbados on December 19, 2010.

DMI’s Journeys by Design program, in collaboration with Virtuoso® luxury travel network, will offer exclusive fourteen nights of unparalleled sophisticated pleasure with private Q&A sessions, personal book signings and lectures from the celebrated couple on their careers and best-selling books.

Both from Great Britain, Ms. Brown and Sir Harold, established early on immensely successful careers in journalism and publishing. At 25 years old, Ms. Brown was chosen to be editor-in-chief of the British magazine Tatler. She moved to New York to become first, editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair, then editor-in-chief of The New Yorker. The author of four books, Ms. Brown’s most recent, The Diana Chronicles, a stunning biography of the Princess of Wales, was an instant bestseller. Sir Harold, knighted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 2004 for services to journalism, spent 14 years as the top editor of England’s prestigious newspaper The Sunday Times. He was president of Random House Book Company for seven years. His own books on the history of America have been followed this year by a memoir My Paper Chase.

Reservations are accepted exclusively through the Virtuoso network of travel professionals. To locate a Virtuoso advisor, guests can visit www.virtuoso.com or call 866-401-7974. Rates start at $4,498 per person for the seven-night cruise, and also include complimentary copies of both authors’ latest books.

Learn Gardening Secrets On Wind Surf's January 9 Barbados/Barbados Voyage

Windstar Cruises offers guests the opportunity to learn gardening secrets from award-winning British garden designer Anthea Guthrie on Wind Surf's January 9, 2011, Barbados to Barbados voyage.

Windstar's Signature Collection Host Series adds a fascinating dimension to Windstar Cruises and features distinguished guests throughout the 2011 season including Guthrie. Since 2003, Guthrie has been awarded 13 Royal Horticultural Society medals, including four gold medals, and one for best creative garden and best small garden. Her love of history combined with a passion for gardening, led to the creation of a garden based on the story of Ann Boleyn, a theatre garden at the world famous Chelsea at Flower Show for the wife of Charles I, and a Shakespearean garden based on the play As You Like It at Hampton Court Palace. Guthrie has also been a guest on the BBC series A Passion for Plants, and on various radio shows, hosted Gardener's Question Time at Hampton Court Palace and is a well-known speaker at various garden clubs. Her specialty is restoring old gardens to their former glory and she enjoys helping people with their gardens so that they can relax and enjoy them more.

During a lecture, Guthrie will share her extensive gardening experiences, her foray into creating gardens for famous garden shows, along with chronicling the plants transported on the Mayflower from Plymouth, England to America including which plants were considered essential to take and how the plants battled to survive. During a special tips and techniques session, Guthrie will provide practical solutions and secrets to garden issues and she encourages guests to bring photos of their garden so she can offer advice.

Wind Surf's January 9, 2011, Barbados to Barbados sailing visits the ports of Bequia, The Grenadines; St. George's, Grenada; Mayreau, The Grenadines; Portsmouth, Dominica; and Pigeon Island, St. Lucia. Cruise rates start from $1,859 per person, double occupancy.

To complement this sailing, Guthrie will host an exclusive Windstar shore excursion to the Soufriere Estate Botanical Gardens on the west coast of St. Lucia. The beautiful gardens are planted amongst plantation trees and feature tropical flowers and shrubs and locally grown fruits and vegetables. After a scenic drive from Pigeon Island to the estate in Soufriere, guests tour the gardens and enjoy a refreshment, returning back to the ship after the visit. The 5-hour excursion is $49 per person and can be purchased online at www.windstarcruises.com.

Wind Surf accommodates 312 guests, offering deluxe, oceanview staterooms that include beds with luxury linens and mattresses, flat-screen TV and DVD player, Bose SoundDock speakers for Apple iPods, waffle-weave robes with slippers and sumptuous L'Occitane products. Suites also include an extra bath, TV and sitting area. Wind Surf recently introduced new spa suites which include all the amenities of a suite along with luxurious microfiber linens, spa robes, an orchid flower arrangement, specialty pillow menu, daily fresh fruit platter, O SPA London products, WindSpa spa experiences and events as well as unlimited Pilates and Yoga classes. Bridge Suites offer everything in a suite along with the additional luxury of a spacious private living room and relaxing whirlpool spa. Guests enjoy culinary wonders in Wind Surf's The Restaurant, Degrees, Le Marche and Candles. Wind Surf also features a lounge, Yacht Club, WindSpa, casino, three bars, two pools, two hot tubs, a shop, photo gallery and watersports platform.

About Windstar Cruises

Windstar Unveils Its 2011/2012 Sailing Atlas Detailing 175 Sailings & 40 Itineraries

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most sought-after destinations, has published its 2011/2012 Sailing Atlas, with artwork by acclaimed artist Michael Crampton, showcasing a new collection of extraordinary voyages to enchanting destinations and a captivating Signature Collection Host Series.

The 112-page 2011/2012 Sailing Atlas presents new sailings in the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Europe, The Baltic, Holy Lands, Greek Isles and Panama Canal at exceptional values for guests to discover along with day-by-day itineraries by region, ship deck plans and Windstar cruise information.

New 2011/2012 Voyages include:

Baltic Voyages

Architectural wonders, monuments, picturesque villages and dramatic landscapes are some of the sites on Baltic cruises:

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Le Havre, France to Oslo, Norway

departs July 9, 2011, and visits Dieppe, France; Bruges (Ostend),

Belgium; Amsterdam, Netherlands (overnight); and Kristiansand, Norway.

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Oslo, Norway to Stockholm,

Sweden departs July 16, 2011, and visits Gothenburg, Sweden; Arhus,

Denmark; Copenhagen, Denmark; Warnemunde, Germany; and Visby, Sweden.

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit Stockholm, Sweden roundtrip departs

July 23, 2011, and visits Helsinki, Finland; Tallinn, Estonia; and St.

Petersburg, Russia (overnight).

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Stockholm, Sweden to Oslo,

Norway departs July 30, 2011, and visits Visby, Sweden; Warnemunde,

Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark; Arhus, Denmark; and Gothenburg, Sweden.

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Oslo, Norway to Le Havre, France

departs August 6, 2011, and visits Kristiansand, Norway; Amsterdam,

Netherlands (overnight); Bruges (Ostend), Belgium; and Dieppe, France.

Holy Land Voyages:

Rich with history, ancient ruins, museums and archeological sites, the Holy Land sailings also feature optional excursions to Cairo and pre- and post-cruise programs to Jerusalem.

-- Ten-day sailing on Wind Star from Athens, Greece to Ashdod, Israel

departs October 15, 2011, and visits Santorini, Greece; Rhodes,

Greece; Alanya, Turkey; Limassol, Cyprus; and Port Said, Egypt

(overnight).

-- Eleven-day sailing on Wind Star from Ashdod, Israel to Athens, Greece

departs October 25, 2011, and visits Haifa, Israel; Port Said, Egypt

(overnight); Limassol, Cyprus; Marmaris, Turkey; Patmos, Greece; and

Idra, Greece.

European Voyages:

Highlight of European sailings include World War II sites, charming towns, castles, fishing villages and offer an optional post tour to Paris.

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Lisbon, Portugal to Le Havre, France departs July 2, 2011, and visits Porto, Portugal; Brest, France; Roscoff, France; and Cherbourg, France.

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Le Havre, France to Lisbon, Portugal departs August 13, 2011, and visits Cherbourg, France; Roscoff, France; Brest, France; and Porto, Portugal.

Greek Isles Voyages on Wind Surf:

Experience the mythical beauty, rich history, culture, limestone cliffs, whitewashed villages and sandy beaches of Greece on these cruises:

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Surf from Athens, Greece to Istanbul, Turkey departs July 16, September 24, and October 8, 2011, and visits Mykonos, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Bodrum, Turkey; and Kusadasi, Turkey.

-- Seven-day sailing on Wind Surf from Istanbul, Turkey to Athens, Greece departs July 23, October 1, and October 15, 2011, visits Kusadasi, Turkey; Rhodes, Greece; Bodrum, Turkey; Santorini, Greece; and Mykonos, Greece.

Costa Rica Voyages:

New Costa Rica itineraries offer lush jungles, pristine beaches, abundant wildlife and a Panama Canal Transit

-- Seven-day sailings on Wind Star from Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica to Colon, Panama depart December 31, 2011 & February 4, 2012, and visit Bahia Drake, Costa Rica; Golfito, Costa Rica; Isla de Cobia, Panama;

Panama Canal Transit; and San Blas Islands, Panama

-- Seven-day sailings on Wind Star from Colon, Panama to Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica depart January 7 and February 11, 2012, and visit San Blas Islands, Panama; Panama Canal Transit; Isla de Cobia, Panama; Golfito, Costa Rica; Bahia Drake, Costa Rica.

Caribbean Voyages:

Vibrant ports, white-sand beaches and azure waters are some of the elements that comprise these cruises.

-- Seven-day sailings on Wind Surf from Barbados to St. Martin depart January 7, February 11, March 24, 2012, and visit Mayreau, The Grenadines; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Le Marin, Martinique; Portsmouth, Dominica; and St. Barts, F.W.I.

-- Seven day sailings on Wind Surf from St. Martin to Barbados depart January 14 and February 18, 2012, and visit Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.; Iles de Saints, F.W.I.; Pigeon Island, St. Lucia; Bequia, The Grenadines; and Mayreau, The Grenadines.

Transatlantic Voyage:

-- 13-day sailing on Wind Spirit from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain to St. Martin, F.W.I. departs November 20, 2011.

Windstar's popular Signature Collection Host Series returns offering guests a unique opportunity to travel with luminaries in the world of winemaking, culinary arts, photography, gardening and wealth management. Guests can taste and learn about wines from top winemakers Daniel Baron of Silver Oak Cellars; Chris Figgins of Leonetti Cellar; Tor and Susan Kenward of Tor Kenward Family Wines; Bob Iantosca of Gloria Ferrer and Julia Iantosca of Lasseter Family Winery; as well as David Gianulias and Todd Rustman of Levendi Winery. Chef Fabio Viviani of Firenze Osteria and fan favorite of "Top Chef" season five will delight food connoisseurs with his culinary arts. Guests will discover the art of photography with celebrity and travel photographer John Russo. Garden designer Anthea Guthrie will share her passion for gardening and design tips. And, Todd Rustman will discuss the principles of wealth management.

To order Windstar's 2011/2012 Sailing Atlas, contact a travel professional, call Windstar Cruises at 1-800-258-7245 or visit www.windstarcruises.com.