Azamara Club Cruises/UK
Celebrity Cruises
Crystal Cruises/UK
Disney Cruise Line
Holland America Line/UK
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Royal Caribbean/UK
Seabourn (Yachts of)
Silversea Cruises
Azamara Club Cruises/UK
Website: www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk
Beat The Winter Blues
With Azamara Club Cruises
With the temperature in Mexico averaging 21°C in January,
leave the cold weather behind and head to sunnier climes with Azamara Club
Cruises. A 12-night Sea of Cortez fly/cruise onboard Azamara Journey costs from £1,804.00 per person (based on two
people sharing an inside cabin).
Price includes return flights from London Heathrow,
one-night pre-cruise hotel accommodation and an 11-night cruise departing San
Diego (California) and calling at Mazatlan (Mexico), La Paz (Mexico),
Topolobampo (Mexico), Guaymas (Mexico), Loreto (Mexico) and Cabo San Lucas
(Mexico), before returning to San Diego (California); meals and room service;
destination-influenced entertainment and enrichment programs; housekeeping and
dining gratuities; bottled water throughout the voyage; house wines with meals;
specialty coffees and teas; and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.
Price is based on January 18, 2011 departure.
Celebrity Cruises
Website: www.celebritycruises.com
Celebrity Offering
Guest Glass Artist Theme Cruises
Partnering with The Corning Museum of Glass, Celebrity will
offer Guest Glass Artist theme cruises, each featuring an artisan glassblower.
Five Guest Glass Artist cruises will be offered, on Caribbean sailings on the
brand-new Celebrity Eclipse, which
sets sail for the first time from Miami in November, and on Celebrity Solstice.
During the Guest Glass Artist cruises, guests will have the
opportunity to partake in a meet-and-greet cocktail reception with the guest
artist, lectures and presentations about various glassblowing topics, live Hot
Glass Show glassblowing demonstrations, exclusive trunk shows and book signings
featuring the guest artist’s works, and an interactive session where guests
design something the guest artist then creates out of glass.
Sail dates for Celebrity’s 2011 Guest Glass Artist cruises
are January 2, January 22, and April 2, 2011 on Celebrity Eclipse, and November
13 and December 11, 2011 on Celebrity Solstice.
Celebrity also will broaden the popular “Savor Your
Destination” guest chef program introduced earlier in 2010 to include more
sailings hosted by up-and-coming chefs. The “Savor Your Destination” series
will be expanded in 2011 to include five winemaker-hosted cruises.
A total of 13 “Savor Your Destination” chef-hosted cruises
will be offered on Celebrity’s Solstice Class ships, allowing travelers the
opportunity to enjoy memorable experiences through food-and-wine-focused
activities, among others. The “Savor Your Destination” cruises will complement
the ships’ overall emphasis on the enjoyment of fine food and wine.
Savor Your Destination guest chef cruises offer guests the
opportunity to take their culinary interests to new levels through activities
such as a meet-and-greet cocktail reception, guest chef-led cooking demonstrations
highlighting techniques and ingredients, book signings, a “Star Chefs” cook-off
featuring an interactive cooking competition, and a hands-on cooking class led
by the guest chef in the ship’s galley. Guests will receive a special recipe
booklet featuring the guest chef’s creations, and enjoy an exclusive
food-and-wine-pairing dinner designed and presented by the guest chef in one of
the five specialty restaurants onboard.
Celebrity’s 2011 Savor Your Destination guest chef cruises
will be offered on Celebrity Solstice on January 9, May 14, June 7, August 1
and October 11, 2011, on Celebrity Eclipse on January 29, March 12, March 26
and December 10, 2011, and on Celebrity Equinox on April 1, April 11, April 22
and December 12, 2011.
Guest Wine Experts For Oenophiles
Following the success of the 2010 Savor Your Destination
guest chef cruises, Celebrity will offer five winemaker-hosted cruises in 2011.
Experts from the world of winemaking will join guests for a meet-and-greet
cocktail hour; wine, champagne, sparkling wine and port tastings; wine
education sessions; and a “Connoisseur Wine Dinner” hosted by the winemaker.
These cruises also will feature the Riedel Wine Glass Comparative Workshop,
explaining how a wine glass’ shape affects the palate and flavors.
In 2011, Celebrity will continue its fall “Wine Harvest
Celebration” theme cruises. More than 38 sailings are timed to coincide with
the fall wine harvest season. On cruises departing between November 1 and
December 10, guests can enjoy a variety of exclusive wine-related events,
including those offered year-round through the “Celebrity Life” onboard
activities program.
A “CelebrityVineyards Wine Harvest Exposition” will be open
to all guests on embarkation day. Hosted by Celebrity’s certified sommeliers,
the event will feature a complimentary glass of house wine and canapés, and an
overview of the various wine experiences and packages available for guests,
paired with the opportunity to make reservations for limited-capacity events.
Additional activities will include “Wine Appreciation 101,” “The Art of Food
and Wine Pairing,” and the Riedel Comparative Wine Glass Workshop; Celebrity’s
“World Wine Tasting and Silent Auction”; and a jazz, port and chocolate
tasting.
Also, Celebrity will expand the availability of “Beaujolais
Nouveau” across the fleet. Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine that symbolizes the
new grape harvest in France, has gained widespread popularity worldwide. By
law, all the grapes used in the production of Beaujolais Nouveau must be “gamay”
grapes, and must be hand-picked.
Hosted by a guest speaker and Celebrity’s own Cellar Master,
a “Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration” event will offer guests the opportunity to
sip the eagerly-anticipated wine from oak casks and commemorative bottles, while
enjoying live music and dancing, canapés, a gourmet French cheese pairing and a
roast carving station.
Celebrity’s 2011 Savor Your Destination winemaker cruises
will take place on Celebrity Mercury on January 15 and February 5, on Celebrity
Summit April 30 and October 23, and on Celebrity Century on September 18.
Although Celebrity hasn’t yet announced its full 2012 theme
cruise lineup, it has opened an eight-night Pacific Northwest wine cruise for
booking, taking place on Celebrity Century on May 5, 2012.
An additional charge applies for participants in certain
events, including wine tastings, wine pairing dinners and hands-on cooking.
Crystal Cruises
Website: www.crystalcruises.com
Crystal Cruises' 2011 Worldwide Atlas is now available to
luxury travelers and travel professionals. At 212 pages, the Atlas is Crystal's most extensive promotional
publication to date, and features detailed sections dedicated to the line's
most recent developments. Boasting
59 global itineraries - including new locales in West Africa and the line's
long anticipated return to summer Alaska cruising - plus programming, value and
ship information, the brochure is a comprehensive resource for planning the luxury
vacation experience heralded as the "World's Best" year after
year.
Prominently highlighted in the 2011 Atlas are Crystal's new
Perfect Choice DiningT with flexible Open Dining by ReservationT; Two-for-One
cruise fares and complimentary air transportation and transfers (on air/sea
dates) on all sailings; step-by-step instructions for the new online Priority
Check-in & Planning Center; enriching Ocean ViewsT presentations and 'You
Care, We Care' excursions; and a section dedicated to Crystal Symphony's
multi-million dollar redesign.
In 2011, the award-winning, 922-guest, 50,000-ton Crystal Symphony, and 1,070-guest,
68,870-ton Crystal Serenity will
offer maiden visits to Argostoli, Kefalonia; Fethiye, Turkey; Komodo Island,
Indonesia; Koper, Slovenia; and Marigot Bay, St. Martin, along with added North
Cape sailings to the Polar Ice Cap and overnight stays in Ashdod, Cannes,
Istanbul and others. All but one
Crystal Symphony voyage beginning and/or ending in a U.S. port - most of these
round-trip - afford guests the luxury of convenient air travel.
Also featured is a preview to Crystal's recently announced
2012 deployment.
Pilates Reformers
& Targeted Yoga Programming For 2011 World Cruise
In an industry first, Crystal Cruises announces complimentary
Pilates group reformer classes. New men’s-only yoga and couples/partner yoga
also join the roster of complimentary wellness programming for the ultra-luxury
line’s 2011 World Cruise beginning January 17. On each individual World Cruise segment,
a full-time Pilates instructor will lead group sessions on the brand new
Reformer machines. More than 25
different Pilates reformer and mat classes will include Pilates for golf,
tennis and ballroom dance. Complimentary yoga classes will be taught by veteran
yoga instructors, Joe and Maria Kita, and include traditional practices, plus:
Partner Yoga – Designed to strengthen both the body
and students’ relationships, highlights poses that are best practiced in
tandem.
Men’s-Only Yoga – Straightforward instruction focused
on traditionally challenging areas for men, such as hip and hamstring mobility.
Private instruction with guest teachers and Crystal’s
personal trainers is also available for a fee.
Suited for both experienced practitioners and new students,
classes will be available on days at sea, in along with various others with
Crystal’s fitness directors. Ashore, guests can explore the spiritual roots of wellness at Sri
Lanka’s Kelaniya Temple, Myanmar’s Chanmyay Yeiktha Monastery, famous for its
study of Buddhist meditation, and the Shri Mahasala Hindu temple in Marmagao.
Crystal has long been a trendsetter in sophisticated
wellness programming. Healthy
offerings include a 360-degree promenade, ideal for jogging or the line’s
exclusive Walk on Water® program utilizing weighted Walkvests, plus indoor
cycling classes and state-of-the-art Kinesis strength training equipment.
On seven segments aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity,
the “Grand Exotic
Expedition” explores the South Pacific, Australia, Southeast
Asia, India, and
East and West Africa.
Also new in 2011 is Perfect Choice Dining with flexible Open
Dining by
Reservation, plus two classic seating options.
More Exotic Routes
Set For Crystal 2012 Itineraries
Celebrating an unprecedented 16 years of awards as the #1
cruise line in the world, luxury specialist Crystal Cruises announces its 2012
deployment with an increased presence abroad. Among 68 global itineraries for
the award-winning Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity are such new offerings as:
* 94-day “Epic Islands and Empires” Pacific Rim World Cruise
through Hawaii, the South Pacific, eastern and western Australia, Indonesia,
Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Russia, Alaska, British Columbia and San
Francisco, 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;
* Christmas/New Year cruises in Australia/New Zealand and
the Mediterranean;
* Expanded collection Mediterranean itineraries including
late fall options;
* Expanded collection of Baltic and Northern European
cruises;
* More seven-day cruises in the Mediterranean and New
England/Canada, as well a
seven-day Thanksgiving voyage through the Mexican Riviera;
* Transatlantic cruises from New York to London and from
Miami to Lisbon, which can be combined with European cruises;
* Late fall cruises in the South Pacific and New Zealand;
* More overnight stays in destinations including Ashdod,
Reykjavik, Odessa, Honfleur and Hamburg, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Monte Carlo,
Istanbul, Venice, Sorrento, Bordeaux, as well as destinations throughout Asia,
Australia and South America.
Complete day-by-day itineraries for 2012 will be available
at www.crystalcruises.com after October 30, 2010.
Disney Cruise Line
Website: www.disney.com
Disney Fantasy 2012
Itineraries Now Open for Booking
The Disney Fantasy will sail her maiden voyage on April 7, 2012, bringing even more innovation,
unique guest experiences and personalized service for which Disney Cruise Line
is renowned. A sister ship to the Disney Dream, the Disney Fantasy will
feature an AquaDuck water coaster, magical children's areas, world-class
entertainment, delightful dining, retreats for adults and immersive experiences
for guests of all ages with beloved Disney stories and characters.
Guests will be able to book Disney Cruise Line sailings,
including the Disney Fantasy, for the initial part of the 2012 season beginning
October 20, 2010.
The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral, Florida
on the popular seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern
and western – including a stop at Disney's private island in the Bahamas,
Castaway Cay.
The Disney Dream will continue to sail three-, four- and
five-night cruises to the Bahamas and Disney's private island, Castaway Cay,
while the Disney Wonder will remain on the west coast, sailing Mexican Riviera
itineraries from the Port of Los Angeles. To start the 2012 season, the Disney Magic will sail alternating eastern
and western Caribbean itineraries.
Additional Disney Fantasy details and 2012 itinerary
information will be released at a later date.
--Disney Fantasy 2012 Schedule (April – August)
The Disney Fantasy will depart on her maiden voyage April 7,
2012, and will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries
– alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand
Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Both
itineraries include a stop at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.
Rates for the seven-night Caribbean cruise itineraries on
the Disney Fantasy start at $959 per person for a standard inside stateroom,
based on double occupancy.
--Disney Dream 2012 Schedule (January – August)
The Disney Dream will sail alternating three-, four- and
five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney's private
island, Castaway Cay. Five-night
itineraries will include two stops at Castaway Cay. Rates for Disney Dream
Bahamas cruises start at $333 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based
on double occupancy.
--Disney Wonder 2012 Schedule (January – April)
The Disney Wonder will sail seven-night Mexican Riviera
cruises from the Port of Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan and Cabo San
Lucas.
Rates for the seven-night Mexican Riviera itinerary start at
$658 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
--Disney Magic 2012 Schedule (January – April)
Prior to the Disney Fantasy entering service on April 7, the
Disney Magic will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean
itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and
western (Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel). Both itineraries include a stop at
Disney's private island, Castaway Cay. Rates for the seven-night Caribbean
itineraries on the Disney Magic start at $707 per person for a standard inside
stateroom, based on double occupancy. All pricing reflects a category 11C
standard inside stateroom, government taxes and fees not included.
Holland America
Line/UK
Website: www.hollandamerica.co.uk
BBC's Valentine
Warner Guest Chef on Fjords and Highlands June 3, 2011 Cruise
Holland America Line has just announced celebrity BBC chef
Valentine Warner will join the ms Eurodam “Fjords and Highlands” cruise departing from Dover on June 3, 2011, where he
will demonstrate his cookery skills to guests on board.
Valentine Warner is a food writer and cook with a passion
for nature, the seasons and mainly being outdoors. He trained under chefs such
as Alastair Little and Rose Carrarini before setting up a private catering
company. In September 2008 Valentine burst on to UK TV screens with his first
BBC hit series What to Eat Now which saw him seeking out the best food and
dishes that Autumn has to offer.
A second series of What to Eat Now was another hit for the
BBC and saw Valentine concentrating on Summer’s seasonal bounty. The two accompanying books for What to
Eat Now and What to Eat Now – More Please have both been published by
Mitchell Beazley and have been bestsellers.
Warner will have the use of Holland America Line’s Culinary
Arts Center, a state of the art theatre-style “kitchen at sea”, where
celebrated chefs are invited to offer guests complimentary cooking
demonstrations and culinary classes*. He will be hosting several special Culinary Arts activities and
demonstrations for all guests in the elegant surroundings of ms Eurodam as she
sails from Dover to the Norwegian Fjords and Scottish Highlands in June ‘11.
The 2,104-guest ms Eurodam will cruise from the port of
Dover on June 3, 2011, calling at Copenhagen in Denmark, Oslo in Norway
(overnight) Kristiansand and Bergen in Norway; Invergordon in the Scottish
Highlands, South Queensferry (for Edinburgh) and Newcastle upon Tyne, before
returning to Dover on 15th June. Prices start from £1,129 per person sharing a twin inside stateroom.
Holland America Line will offer a further ten Baltic, Fjords
and Mediterranean cruises from Dover and Tilbury during summer 2011 onboard
three premium ships, the line’s biggest ex-UK program to date.
* Culinary demonstrations are complimentary however a small
charge is levied for individual classes
MSC Cruises
Website: www.msccruises.com or www.msccruisesusa.com
MSC Poesia Returns to
Caribbean for Winter Cruise Season
MSC Cruises’ MSC Poesia is finishing its inaugural
Canada/New England season and will depart Quebec City on Oct. 23 for its
nine-night repositioning cruise to Fort Lauderdale. Upon its return to Fort
Lauderdale on Nov. 1, MSC Poesia begins three-, seven- and ten-night roundtrip
Caribbean cruises.
The ten-night “Remarkable Rainforest & the Panama Canal”
cruise departs Nov. 1 and calls at Cozumel, Mexico; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica;
Cristobal, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; and Montego Bay, Jamaica. The three-night
“Tropical Getaway” departing November 11 will call at Coco Cay and Nassau,
Bahamas.
Alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean
cruises operate through February 27. Western Caribbean Wonders calls at Key
West, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. “Eastern Caribbean Enchantment”
cruises call at St. Thomas, St. Maarten and Nassau.
Major League Baseball cruises are featured on several MSC
sailings this season and include a player-hosted trivia game,
question-and-answer session, guest pitching contest, and a story-telling
session. Players also will host skills clinics and participate in a free
autograph session. Baseball Greats will be featured on the November 14, January
9, January 23 and February 6 Eastern Caribbean cruises and the December 5 Western
Caribbean cruise.
MSC Poesia’s Caribbean cruise season will end when she
departs March 6 on a 17-night transatlantic cruise to San Juan; Antigua; St.
Lucia; Funchal, Portugal; Malaga, Spain; Alicante, Spain; Barcelona, Spain; and
Genoa, Italy. For more information, call 877-665-4655 or visit.
Four International
Master Chefs Join MSC Lirica
Guests who embark on MSC Poesia in Genoa on the November 1 are
due a treat. Not just because they are traveling on a fantastic 21-day voyage
across the Atlantic and down the exotic coast of South America calling at
Marseille, Barcelona, Cadiz, Casablanca, Arecife, Santa Cruz, Recife, Salvador,
Buzios and Rio de Janeiro before finally arriving in Buenos Aires on November
22 but because they will be able to enjoy a journey of discovery too. Four
master chefs from Europe and South America will be joining the ship at various
intervals to share some of their favorite menus with diners.
Each Cordon Bleu cook will be preparing delicious specialty
dishes from his own country. As well as being able to savor the chef’s
magnificent food, passengers will have the opportunity to see them in action
too. Each culinary expert will take a turn every few days or so to be a star in
his own morning show. It will be an excellent opportunity for would-be chefs in
the audience to learn a few culinary tips from a true master and even ask for a
signed menu.
Bruno Barbieri is a two-star Michelin starred Italian chef
and a cooking celebrity on Italian radio and TV. A brilliant gastronomic
experimentalist, he has a great talent for combining traditional ingredients in
new and imaginative way. Diners will never have eaten Italian this way before.
He’ll be giving four master class cooking demonstrations featuring twelve
Italian and international specialties including four from his latest book
“Tajine senza frontiere” (Tajine without borders.)
Allan Vila Espejo is a Brazilian who is a natural master at
cooking Spanish cuisine – although often with an Italian twist. A truly
international chef, he’s cooked for celebrities like Bill Gates, Pele and a
Brazilian president or two. He’s in the Guinness book for cooking the largest
steak in the world – but guests will remember his meals for how delicious
they taste rather than their size.
Martiniano Molina’s culinary talents have bought him fame in
Argentina. As well as a gastronomic columnist for leading magazines he’s had
numerous books published and frequently appears on television. He’ll be on the
culinary stage preparing mouth-watering Argentinian masterpieces.
Holder of two Michelin stars, Mauro Uliassi is a true
master of Italian gastronomy. He loves exploring new techniques and looking for
new flavors. He’s not too bad at discovering them either considering the number
of prestigious awards he’s won. He’ll be demonstrating how to make
“vincisgrassi di pesce” (a special fish lasagna) and “gnocchi alla gricia con
cannocchie e porro fritto” (potato dumplings with bacon and Pecorino cheese,
plus mantis prawn and fried leek).
There are free one-hour wine tasting sessions on several
afternoons where there will be an opportunity to sample a glass or two of the
finest Italian and South American wines. There are even sommeliers provided by
the wine producers to offer an expert opinion. Or for something a little different
people can try a Vitamin Bomb or Dragon’s Heart made at the cocktails
demonstrations on board.
The rest of the year there will be other chances to taste
gastronomic dishes onboard MSC Magnifica where you will be served Mauro
Uliassi’s dishes as it sails throughout the winter in the East Mediterranean
Special Discount
Offering For Caribbean Bookings Made By November 14, 2010
MSC is offering the second week free with the purchase of a seven-night
Caribbean cruise for a 14-night, back-to-back, Eastern Caribbean and Western
Caribbean cruises experience on bookings made by November 14, based upon
availability.
During this buy one, get one free offer on Caribbean
cruises, rates begin at $529 per person (as low as $40 per day) on select
14-night, back-to-back Eastern Caribbean cruises and Western Caribbean cruises
onboard MSC Poesia.
The special
rates are for new bookings, while space is available, on the following
14-night, Caribbean cruises departing from Fort Lauderdale:
--Eastern and
Western Caribbean cruises, call in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Nassau Bahamas; Key West,
Florida; Ocho Rios, Jamaica;
Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico departs November
14, 28, and December 12, 2010; rates from $529 (originally started from $1,058)
for a $529 savings or more than 50 percent plus government fees and taxes
(GFTs) of $117.07;
--Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises, call in St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands;
Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Nassau Bahamas; Key West, Florida;
Ocho Rios, Jamaica;
Georgetown, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico; departs November
12 and December 5, 2010; rates from
$529 (originally started from $1,058) for a $529 savings or more than 50
percent plus GFTs of $117.07.
Cruise-only rates are per person based on double occupancy for U.S. and
Canadian residents. Government fees and taxes for all guests are additional;
restrictions apply. MSC Cruises reserves the right to pass on any fuel
surcharge without notice to all guests. Offer expires on November 14.
Kids ages 11 and younger cruise for just $99 (GFTs are
additional) when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults offering
affordable family vacations. All cruises offer just a $100 deposit.
Performances By Tito
Puente, Jr. On January 2 Two-Night Caribbean Cruise
Caribbean ports, balmy breezes and the lively Latin-inspired
rhythms of Tito Puente, Jr. and his six-piece band await guests onboard MSC Poesia for her January 2, two-night,
Caribbean cruise featuring these special performances with rates from $129 plus
government fees and taxes.
Rumba, salsa, or mambo to the sounds of the son of the late,
legendary Latin music percussionist, composer and arranger, Tito Puente, whose
career as "El Rey" – the King – spanned half a century, seven
Grammy Awards, 158 albums and thousands of performances. His most recent
release, “Got Mambo,” is a mixture of the old and the new as he takes a musical
departure into some powerful new music he can truly call his own. “In My
Father’s Shoes,” his 2004 album, features the classic Puente titles and was
turned into a BET Jazz television special of the same name.
The itinerary for this two-night, Caribbean cruise calls at
Nassau, Bahamas. Rate includes the Tito Puente, Jr. performances and begins at
$129 per person, double occupancy; government fees and taxes of $57 are
additional. As on all MSC Cruises’ sailings, kids ages 11 and younger sail free
when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare-paying adults.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Website: www.ncl.com
Norwegian Sun To
Homeport In Port Canaveral
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 1,936-guest Norwegian Sun will call
Port Canaveral (Orlando) home when the ship arrives on Saturday, October 16,
2010. The ship, purpose-built for Freestyle Cruising, will sail alternating
seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing every Saturday from
October 16, 2010 through April 7, 2012.
Guests can extend their vacation in Florida with easy access
to pre- and post-cruise shore excursions. Those looking for an outdoor adventure can enjoy a scenic airboat tour
within the heart of the Central Florida Everglades, kayak through the
eco-trails of the Indian River, or spot native wildlife from a pontoon
boat. Fast-paced excitement can
found at any number of amusement parks from Universal Studios to Walt Disney
World Resort, or by spending a day learning how to surf at Cocoa Beach.
Norwegian Sun features 14 Freestyle Dining options including
Norwegian’s signature French restaurant, Le Bistro; 10 bars and lounges; a
swimming pool with a kid’s pool and five hot tubs; a complimentary kid’s club
and teen lounge; a casino; a full-service spa and salon; and a fitness center
offering state-of-the-art exercise equipment.
Norwegian Sun’s extensive choice of accommodations is
suitable for families on vacation to couples on a romantic getaway. Families of
all sizes can choose from a large number of staterooms (including suites and
mini-suites) that can interconnect to create multiple bedroom configurations, with
a separate bathroom and shower. Couples may unwind in the luxurious Romance Suite with floor-to-ceiling
doors that open to a private balcony, bedroom with queen-sized bed, and full
bath with tub and shower.
Norwegian Sun’s seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruise will stop
in Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Philipsburg, St.
Maarten. The ship’s seven-day Western Caribbean cruise will call in Cozumel,
Mexico; Santo Tomás de Castilla, Guatemala; Belize City, Belize and Key West,
Florida. The two itineraries can be
easily combined to create a port-rich 14-day Caribbean tour for guests looking
for a longer cruise escape. Beginning May 2011, Norwegian Sun will spend her summer in Europe
sailing from Copenhagen, Denmark, for the first time in the company’s history,
embarking on 15 nine-day Baltic Capitals cruises. Ports of call include: Berlin
(Warnemünde), Germany; Tallinn, Estonia; an overnight in St. Petersburg,
Russia; Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm (Nynashamn), Sweden.
Princess Cruises
Website: www.princesscruises.com
Princess Cruises Will
Add Alaska Ship in 2012
After two years operating just three ships on its Voyage of
the Glaciers route, today Princess Cruises announced that it will be returning
a fourth ship to its signature itinerary for the 2012 summer season. The
decision by Princess to increase its Alaska capacity was prompted, in part, by
recent changes to the head tax structure in the state and the more balanced
approach to doing business in Alaska, according to the line.
Princess' Voyage of the Glacier itinerary is the line's most
popular Alaska itinerary, taking passengers between Vancouver and Whittier
across the Gulf of Alaska with a visit to Glacier Bay and ports of call in the
state's southeast. Because many passengers on this one-way route usually spend
extra time in Alaska's interior utilizing Princess' lodges, rail and
motorcoaches, this itinerary provides significant tourism benefits to the
state.
Full details of Princess' 2012 Alaska deployment will be
announced in spring 2011, including which ship will be added to the lineup.
16 New Shore
Excursions for 2010/11 Caribbean & Panama Canal Cruises
As Princess Cruises ships begin to return to the Caribbean
this month for the fall cruise season, they will also introduce 16 new shore
excursion options for passengers, including a series of "Connoisseur"
tours with smaller groups for a more personal experience. Options range from
hiking mountains to exploring caves, and watching monkeys to discovering a
cocoa plantation.
The new tours are part of the approximately 550 shore
excursion options available in 38 Caribbean ports during the season. Among the
new offerings are a selection of Connoisseur excursions, special tours with smaller
groups and unique experiences, including visits to exclusive resorts, tours of
private estates and even the experience of sailing in a yacht race. Family
groups will also find new tours designed especially with kids in mind,
including a pirate ship adventure and boogie boarding lessons.
Some of the new excursion options include:
--Tobago Cocoa Discovery (Tobago) At its peak, Trinidad and
Tobago produced 75 million pounds of cocoa annually, 20 percent of the world's
supply. This new agro-tourism heritage excursion takes passengers on a walking
tour through the Tobago Cocoa Estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Participants can learn about the history of the cocoa industry plus visit a mud
oven and a cocoa house where the cocoa is dried.
Harrison's Cave & Scenic Drive (Barbados) Considered one
of the Caribbean's top natural attractions, Harrison's Cave was recently
redeveloped for easier access. The magnificent crystallized limestone cavern
surrounds visitors with stunning stalactites and stalagmites. Passengers will
see the 50-foot "Great Hall" chamber and the cave's thunderous
40-foot waterfall that cascades into a blue-green lake.
--Bonaire Exploration (Bonaire) They look like mountains of
snow ... but they are actually mounds of salt. The Bonaire salt flats are one
of the dramatic attractions on this new island tour. Passengers take an
eye-opening trip along the south coast where they can enjoy the view. After a
tour of the salt flats, the adventure continues as passengers explore the area
of Washikemba with its giant cactus, wild donkeys, iguanas and birds.
Hiking Christoffel Mountain (Curacao) Curacao's largest
national park and conservation area, Christoffel Park consists of three former
plantations and is filled with flora and fauna ... and numerous hiking trails.
The park's most challenging hike is a three-hour trek to the island's highest
point (1,239 feet) where hikers can enjoy dramatic views across the island.
--Monkey Watch & Canal Nature Cruise (Fuerte Amador,
Panama) From the Panama Canal's Gatun Lake passengers travel into a labyrinth
of islands in search of monkeys and other native animals. In this protected
area visitors will likely encounter capuchin monkeys, three-toed sloths, howler
monkeys, various kinds of toucans, as well as caimans, crocodiles, turtles, and
a wealth of butterflies. Trained naturalist guides ensure that participants see
and understand all that they spot.
--Fort San Lorenzo & Gatun Locks (Panama Canal) Fort San
Lorenzo is one of the most complete and largest of the forts built in Panama,
full of pirate history and amazing views. The 16th-century fortress sits high
on the cliff that overlooks both the Atlantic and the entrance to the Chagres
River. Passengers will learn the history of the buccaneers and Captain Morgan's
attack. Passengers will also get to visit the Gatun Locks observation area
where they have a close-up look at the operation of the Canal's largest set of
locks.
--Playa El Coco Beach Break (San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua)
Secluded, unspoiled Coco Beach is one of Nicaragua's best beaches. Passengers
will enjoy a day of fun in the sun, plus get to taste the national drink --
Macuá, made with white rum and fruit juices. Active passengers can rent boogie
boards, surf boards and bicycles.
--Jost Van Dyke Beach Adventure (Tortola, BVI) Just four
miles long, with fewer than 200 inhabitants, Jost Van Dyke is truly the
"barefoot" island known for its laid-back lifestyle and white-sand
beaches. Passengers will land on the glorious beach of White Bay just as the
early settlers did -- directly onto the sand. The beach is lined with bars but
the most notable is the Soggy Dollar Bar, named for the condition of the money
from sailors who swam ashore.
--Family Fun, Beach & Nature Walk (St. Maarten) This
family-friendly outing visits unspoiled Guana Bay Beach, located on the
Atlantic coast of St. Maarten. Wave action here is ideal for body surfing and
boogie-boarding, and one of the guides will take charge of the young ones
boogie board lessons. Adults can participate as well or watch the action. The
whole family then sets off on a sightseeing nature walk along an old plantation
trail offering panoramic views. Pirate Schooner to Turtle Cove (St. Thomas,
USVI) Do pirates really say "Arrgghhhh?" Family members can find out
when they step aboard the classic schooner "Bones" for some high seas
fun. All swabbies are invited to take a nice long walk down the short plank for
a "wee" dip in Turtle Cove. The friendly, motley crew provides
snorkel equipment. On the fun sail back to St. Thomas kids can become an
honorary captain and take a turn at the wheel. "Pirates" will come
home with a tattoo, eye-patch and a souvenir photo.
--New Connoisseur Tours -- These special excursions offer
intimate, exclusive experiences to groups no larger than 20 passengers. Each
includes unique experiences not offered on other tours, with some also
including an upscale dining experience.
--"America's Cup 12-Metre" Yacht Race (Cozumel)
Passengers can "compete" in an actual simulated race around a
shortened "America's Cup" course, and under the watchful eyes of the
experienced crew, are invited to participate in the thrill of sailing these
fabulous "greyhounds of the sea." Each guest is offered a small task
and is given instruction by the crewmembers.
--A Hacienda Experience (Limon, Costa Rica) This memorable
cultural experience features a visit to a unique family-owned, century-old
hacienda, nestled in the mountains near San Jose, Costa Rica. The hacienda
serves as a home and boutique guest house capturing expansive views of the
Central Valley and magnificent Reventazon River. Participants will learn about
the colonial days and the processing of sugarcane, coffee, and macadamia nuts.
--Carara National Park & Villa Caletas (Puntarenas,
Costa Rica) This tour combines a nature walk through a national park and lunch
at a superb mountain retreat. Carara National Park, one of the most famous in
Costa Rica, has one of the world's largest populations of wild scarlet macaws.
Naturalists lead passengers on a two-hour walk filled with a variety of bird
life. Next is lunch at Villa Caletas, a one-of-a-kind mountain boutique resort
nestled 1,150 feet above the Pacific.
--The Magnificent Pitons at Ladera Resort (St. Lucia) Views
of the awe-inspiring Pitons are combined with an unforgettable lunch at the
Caribbean's #1 resort hotel in this excursion option. Passengers will travel
through the rolling countryside of St. Lucia's lush western coast, including a
UNESCO World Heritage Site management area. Participants visit the famous Ladera
Resort, where they'll have lunch enjoying the commanding view of the twin
Pitons mountains.
Six Princess ships will visit more than 25 ports throughout
the idyllic Caribbean in 2010-11, with 14 itinerary choices. In addition three
ships sail on Panama Canal routes, with a variety of itinerary options,
including the two-day Canal Experience for more time to explore Panama.
Regent Seven Seas
Cruises
Website: www.rssc.com
Regent Seven Seas
Unveils 2011-12 Cruise Schedule
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced its “Winter
Collection” of cruises from October 2011 through May 2012. With bonus savings,
guests can save up to $6,000 per suite*.
The Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas
Navigator spend the fall season cruising in the Mediterranean, Greek Islands
and Holy Land before venturing to Egypt, India, Australia, New Zealand, the Far
East, South America and the Caribbean.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises made cruise industry history just
last month when they announced that guests will receive free, pre-cruise hotel
accommodations beginning in April 2011. Guests enjoy complimentary
airport-hotel and hotel-ship ground transfers and breakfast prior to check-out.
2011-12 Winter Collection Highlights:
--Seven Seas Voyager will operate five Mediterranean cruises
in October and November with overnight calls in Jerusalem and Luxor, depending
on the departure. In winter, she discovers India, Southeast Asia, Australia and
New Zealand. As a highlight, select voyages include a free, three-night land
package* in Sydney, Dubai or Singapore.
--Seven Seas Mariner offers three Mediterranean itineraries
before crossing the Atlantic for the Tropics. Three round-trip Fort Lauderdale
cruises showcase the best islands of the Southern Caribbean then the ship
explores South America on a grand 71-night circumnavigation. Four shorter
segments are available. New ports include Arequipa, Peru; Antofagasta, Chile,
and Porto Belo, Brazil.
--Seven Seas Navigator features two Canada and New England
sailings from New York and Montreal focusing on fall foliage, followed by an
11-night Bermuda cruise, a series of Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises and
a three-week South America adventure that includes the Amazon River, operating
round-trip from Fort Lauderdale.
* Offers expire December 30, 2010.
Regent Redefines The
All-Inclusive Concept
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has raised the “all-inclusive” bar
by offering their guests complimentary overnight accommodations at deluxe
hotels before every cruise.
Regent Seven Seas is presently recognized as a “most
inclusive ultra-luxury cruise line” because airfare, all-suite accommodations,
gourmet cuisine, open bars, sightseeing excursions, gratuities and taxes are
included in the fare. Beginning with its 2011 Europe season, every cruise will
also include a free, pre-cruise luxury hotel package that features
airport-hotel and hotel-ship ground transfers and breakfast prior to checkout.
The
award-winning Regent Seven Seas fleet is comprised of three all-suite ships
that carry from 490 to 700 guests in luxury to ports in Australia, Europe,
Asia, Alaska and the Caribbean. Public areas are resplendent with rich fabrics,
textures and furnishings. Suites, among the most spacious at sea, measure from
300 to 1,200 square feet and offer tastefully appointed living and sleeping
areas, marble bathroom, walk-in closet, flat-screen TV, fully stocked bar and
private balcony. Facilities include several elegant bars, a show lounge,
casino, library, Internet center, card room, outdoor pool, hot tubs and Canyon
Ranch SpaClub®. Depending on the ship, guests can choose from up to four,
open-seating gourmet restaurants, including Prime 7, a superb, new steakhouse.
Royal Caribbean/UK
Website: www.royalcaribbean.co.uk
Take A Parisian Minibreak
With Royal Caribbean International
Join Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the
Seas for a short break to the most romantic city on earth. A three-night Paris
cruise only costs from £349.00 per person (based on two people sharing an
inside cabin). Price includes a three-night cruise departing from Southampton
(England) and calling at Le Havre (Paris, France) before returning to
Southampton (England); meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise
taxes/fees.
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,
mother and daughter/father and son spa facilities, basketball and volleyball
courts, miniature golf course and shopping.
Price is based
on April 27, 2011 departure.
Seabourn Cruise
Line
Website: www.seabourn.com
Special Guest
Lecturers On Seabourn’s Holiday Voyages In 2010
The Yachts of Seabourn will offer its guests extra holiday
cheer with a variety of special guest lecturers and personalities scheduled to
appear during the 2010 holiday voyages aboard its fleet of ultra-luxury yachts.
The luminaries include award-winning producer, director, writer and
cinematographer Rick McKay; explorer and documentary filmmaker Dr. Lawrence
Blair; Emmy award-winning television and film director Terry Hughes; history
and archaeology professor Paul du Quenoy; British linguist, filmmaker and
travel writer Charlotte Shalgosky; television producer Gary Smith; and Latin
American and Caribbean specialist Brian Latell. They are part of Seabourn’s
Dress Circle enrichment program, which provides unique opportunities for guests
on Seabourn’s intimate yachts to socialize with and learn from interesting
personalities throughout each voyage.
Guests sailing on Seabourn’s holiday voyages will celebrate
Christmas in a variety of exciting destinations, offering guests opportunities
to see how the holiday is celebrated elsewhere. On December 25, Seabourn Pride will be
docked in Bangkok, while Seabourn Spirit will spend the day in Bali. Seabourn Sojourn guests will enjoy a
truly unique Christmas day as the yacht transits the Panama Canal. Both Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn
Legend will spend the holiday at sea in the Caribbean.
The company will host the following guest speakers during
its holiday cruises:
--Seabourn Sojourn, 16-day voyage, December 20, 2010 –
January 5, 2011
Terry Hughes – multiple Emmy-winning director who
produced hit television comedies including The Golden Girls, 3rd Rock from the
Sun and Friends.
--Seabourn Spirit, 16-day voyage, December 20, 2010 –
January 5, 2011
Lawrence Blair – documentary filmmaker who co-produced
the acclaimed BBC/PBS series Ring of Fire, highlighting his 10-year exploration
of Indonesia.
Paul du Quenoy – Historian specializing in Southeast
Asian and European history. He is
the author of numerous scholarly articles and lectures worldwide on cultural,
historical and travel and tourism topics.
--Seabourn Pride, 16-day voyage, December 21, 2010 to January
6, 2011
Charlotte Shalgosky – British-born linguist,
documentary filmmaker, and travel writer, specializing in Asian culture and
languages.
Gary Smith – of the award-winning television
production company Smith-Hemion, creating many distinguished American
television specials and events.
Seabourn Odyssey, 16-day voyage, Dec. 19, 2010 – Jan.
4, 2011
Rick McKay – multiple award-winning producer,
director, writer and cinematographer of the hit film Broadway: The Golden Age.
Seabourn Legend, 14-day voyage, Dec. 23, 2010 – Jan.
6, 2011
Dr. Brian Latell – an expert on U.S. / Cuban relations
who has served as an advisor to previous U.S. presidents. He recently authored
After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro’s Regime and Cuba’s Next Leader.
Limited space is still available on Seabourn’s holiday
voyages. For more information or to
make a reservation, contact a travel agent, call Seabourn at 1-800-929-9391 or
visit www.seabourn.com.
Silversea Cruises
Website: www.silversea.com
Silversea Extends
$500 Shipboard Credit Offer To 26 New Voyages In 2011
Silversea Cruises has added 26 new voyages in 2011 offering
a $500 per suite ($250 per person) Shipboard Credit. This enticing offer is
available on new bookings made from October 6, 2010 through March 31, 2011.
The $500 Shipboard Credit may be used towards Silver Shore
excursions, Land Adventures, spa treatments, premium selections from the
Connoisseur's List of wines and spirits, specialty restaurant dining fees,
and/or purchases in the Internet Café and onboard boutiques.
Following are the new 2011 voyages offering a $500 Shipboard
Credit:
Silver Cloud
Voyage 1101: Barbados to San Juan, 10 Days, January 4 - 14
Voyage 1103: San Juan to Barbados, 7 Days, January 22 - 29
Voyage 1106: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 9 Days, February
17 - 26
Voyage 1107: Barbados to Barbados, 7 Days, February 26 -
March 5
Voyage 1108: Barbados to Fort Lauderdale, 9 Days, March 5 -
14
Voyage 1109: Ft. Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale, 10 Days,
March 14 - 24
Voyage 1110: Ft. Lauderdale to San Diego, 16 Days, March 24
- April 9
Voyage 1111: San Diego to Fort Lauderdale, 16 Days, April 9
- 25
Voyage 1112: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 9 Days, April 25 -
May 4
Silver Shadow
Voyage 3101: Auckland to Sydney, 15 Days, January 4 - 19
Voyage 3102: Sydney to Sydney, 30 Days, January 19 -
February 18
Voyage 3102L: Sydney to Fremantle (Perth), 17 Days, January
19 - February 5
Voyage 3104: Singapore to Hong Kong, 9 Days, March 19 - 28
Voyage 3105: Hong Kong to Singapore, 9 Days, March 28 -
April 6
Voyage 3106: Singapore to Hong Kong, 9 Days, April 6 - 15
Voyage 3107: Hong Kong to Tokyo, 12 Days, April 15 - 27
Voyage 3108: Tokyo to Shanghai, 10 Days, April 27 - May 7
Voyage 3109: Shanghai to Tokyo, 10 Days, May 7 - 17
Voyage 3110: Tokyo to Anchorage, 14 Days, May 17 - 30
Silver Whisper
Voyage 4101: Santiago to Buenos Aires, 16 Days, January 4 -
20
Voyage 4104: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 9 Days, February
23 - March 4
Voyage 4105: Barbados to San Juan, 7 Days, March 4 - 11
Voyage 4109: San Juan to Barbados, 9 Days, March 29 - April
7
Voyage 4112: Barbados to Fort Lauderdale, 10 Days, April 17
- 27
Voyage 4113: Fort Lauderdale to Barbados, 10 Days, April 27
- May 7
Voyage 4114: Barbados to New York, 10 Days, May 7 - 17
The $500 Shipboard Credit offer is a capacity-controlled
program and subject to availability. The Shipboard Credit is offered per suite,
not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on consecutive voyages. Maximum
value of Shipboard Credit is $500 per suite. Single occupancy suites will
receive 50% of the Shipboard Credit. Shipboard Credit is valued in U.S.
dollars, regardless of booking currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and
any unused portion will be forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
$999 Business Class
Air Upgrades Available On Select 2011 Asian Voyages
Silversea Cruises continues to make its all-inclusive,
value-priced luxury cruises even more enticing with enhancements to its
Business Class air program. For a limited time, the company is offering
Business Class air upgrades from just $999 each way on 8 new Asian itineraries
in 2011.
The Business Class air upgrades starting from just $999 are
now available on the following 8 Asian itineraries in 2011:
--Voyage 3104: Silver Shadow, March 19 - 28, Singapore to
Hong Kong, with calls in Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Chan May, Ha Long Bay and
Haiphong. Voyage also offers a $500 Onboard Spending Credit per suite ($250 per
person).
--Voyage 5107: Silver Spirit, March 22 - April 3, Hong Kong
to Singapore, with calls in Haiphong, Ha Long Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok
and Ko Samui.
--Voyage 3105: Silver Shadow, March 28 - April 6, Hong Kong
to Singapore, with calls in Haiphong, Ha Long Bay, Chan May, Nha Trang and Ho
Chi Minh City. Voyage also offers a $500 Onboard Spending Credit per suite
($250 per person).
--Voyage 3107: Silver Shadow, April 15 - 27, Hong Kong to
Tokyo, with calls in Keelung, Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kagoshima and Osaka. Voyage
also offers a $500 Onboard Spending Credit per suite ($250 per person).
--Voyage 3108: Silver Shadow, April 27 - May 7, Tokyo to
Shanghai, with calls in Hiroshima, Busan, Jeju, and Tianjin (Beijing). Voyage
also offers a $500 Onboard Spending Credit per suite ($250 per person).
--Voyage 3109: Silver Shadow, May 7 - 17, Shanghai to Tokyo,
with calls in Tianjin (Beijing), Jeju, Busan, and Hiroshima. Voyage also offers
a $500 Onboard Spending Credit per suite ($250 per person).
--Voyage 3110: Silver Shadow, May 17 - 30, Tokyo to
Anchorage, with calls in Hakodate, Kushiro, Kamchatka, Dutch Harbor, Kodiak and
Homer. Voyage also offers a $500 Onboard Spending Credit per suite ($250 per
person).
In addition to many voyages in the Mediterranean and
Northern Europe next year, the $999 Business Class air upgrade is also now
available on:
--Voyage 5109: Silver Spirit, April 18 - May 3, Dubai to
Athens, with calls in Muscat, Safaga, Aqaba, Sharm el Sheikh and Alexandria.
--Voyage 5110: Silver Spirit, May 3 - 19, Athens to
Southampton, with calls in Taormina, Sorrento, Rome, Monte Carlo, Barcelona,
Malaga, Lisbon, Bilbao and Guernsey.
The promotional Business Class air upgrade offer, which
applies to the transoceanic portion of the flight itinerary, is available from
select gateways and is a capacity-controlled program.
A free roundtrip economy air package, that includes
transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and
disembarkation, is available from 22 gateway cities in the U.S. and Canada. It
is a capacity-controlled program offered for a limited time. Additionally,
there are specially priced air programs available from another 50 cities.
The $500 Onboard Spending Credit offer is a
capacity-controlled program and subject to availability. The Onboard Spending
Credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests sailing on
consecutive voyages. Maximum value of Onboard Spending Credit is $500 per
suite. Single occupancy suites will receive 50% of the Onboard Spending Credit.
Onboard Spending Credit is valued in U.S. dollars, regardless of booking
currency. It may not be redeemed for cash, and any unused portion will be
forfeited. Additional restrictions may apply.
Silversea Reduces
Single Supplement on Select Voyages
Silversea Cruises has reduced the single supplement on more
than 20 sailings in 2011 to 10 to 25 percent above the per-person,
double-occupancy fare for Vista, Veranda and Midship Veranda suites. Initially
launched last summer on select 2010 voyages, the reduced Solo Traveler fares
proved popular so the company is extending the offer to select 2011
itineraries. Also, on several voyages, Gentlemen hosts will be on board for
single female guests looking for a dining companion or a dance partner. All-inclusive
fares include an ocean-view suite (most with a private veranda), butler
service, complimentary wines and spirits and all onboard gratuities.
Following is a sampling of 2011 voyages offering a 10
percent single supplement and free air from select cities:
--The January 3-10 Arabian Peninsula voyage on Silver Wind,
roundtrip from Dubai. Solo Traveler fares start at $5,058 (reflecting a 60
percent Silver Savings discount). Gentlemen hosts will be on board; t
--The January 22-29 Caribbean voyage from San Juan to
Barbados on Silver Cloud. Fares start at $3,078. This voyage also offers single
travelers a $250 shipboard credit;
--March 14-24 Caribbean voyage on Silver Cloud, roundtrip
from Fort Lauderdale. Solo fares start at $4,442; a $250 shipboard credit is
included; the April 27-May 7 Caribbean cruise on Silver Whisper from Fort
Lauderdale to Barbados. Solo fares start at $4,442; a $250 shipboard credit is
included;
--May 19-26 Northern Europe cruise on Silver Spirit from
Southampton to Barcelona. Solo fares start at $4,926. Gentlemen hosts will be
on board.
Following is a sampling of 2011 voyages offering a 25
percent single supplement:
--February 5-23 South America voyage on Silver Whisper from
Santiago to Fort Lauderdale. Solo fares start at $8,798;
--April 6-15 Far East Voyage on Silver Shadow from Singapore
to Hong Kong. Solo fares start at $6,648. The voyage includes gentlemen hosts
and a $250 shipboard credit;
--May 7-17 Far East voyage on Silver Shadow from Shanghai to
Tokyo. Solo fares start at $7,398. Gentlemen hosts will be on board, and this
voyage includes a $250 shipboard credit.
All fares are per person, based on single occupancy of a
Vista Suite and do not include port charges and handling fees that can range
from $100 to $575 per person. Solo Traveler, Silver Savings and $250 shipboard
credit are capacity-controlled programs and subject to availability. The
shipboard credit is offered per suite, not per voyage, and only once to guests
sailing on consecutive voyages.
The free roundtrip economy air package—which includes
transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and
disembarkation—is available from 22 cities in the U.S. and Canada. It is
a capacity-controlled program offered for a limited time. Additionally, there
are air programs available from another 50 cities.
