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Costa Launches New Routes in Canada/New England with Arrival of Costa Atlanti...
MIAMI, Oct 5: Costa, Europe's Number One Cruise Line, kicked off its inaugural Canada/New England cruise series with the arrival of the Costa Atlantica in the Port of Quebec on Friday, Oct 2. The first call marks the beginning of a series of 11- to 13-night routes through Canada and New England this fall before the ship embarks on a winter Caribbean season from Ft. Lauderdale in November. "We are proud to be in Québec to mark the beginning of Costa's first season sailing from Quebec throughout Canada and New England, and to showcase our ship to the Québécois, who have long been loyal clientele of ours on sailings around the world," said Maurice Zarmati, president and ceo of Costa Cruise Lines?North America. "This fall is just the beginning of much more to come, with additional cruises next spring and fall through the region on the ship. We look forward to the success of these programs and thank the Port of Québec for welcoming us." After completing a winter Caribbean season from Ft. Lauderdale in April 2010, the Costa Atlantica will return to Quebec as part of a limited series of 11- to 17-night routes throughout Canada and New England. The ship will then be positioned in Copenhagen sailing Northern Europe for the summer before embarking on another series of 11- to 17-night routes throughout Canada and New England. The 86,000-ton (2,114 double occupancy) Costa Atlantica is dedicated to Italian art and culture, boasting design elements including Murano glass accents and in-laid mosaic tile, which provide a Venetian atmosphere to the elegant ship. All 12 passenger decks are a tribute to the life and work of Federico Fellini, Italy?s best known film maker, including a "Deck 8 1/2" in honor of one of Fellini?s most famous films. In addition, each deck is enriched with an original Milo Manara drawing evoking the film to which it is dedicated.The ship is a true floating museum of contemporary Italian art with over 400 original works of art featured by renowned and appreciated artists such as Paul Pennisi, Sergio Benvenuti, Luciano Vistosi, Lucio Bubbaco, GianMaria Potenza, Gian Maria Ciferri, Inos Corradin and Carlo Moretti. In addition, 44 exclusive spa cabins create a true"?vacation within a vacation" on the ship. Guests who reserve these spa accommodations will enjoy a variety of special privileges. These include a personalized wellness consultation, three complimentary treatments, two fitness or meditation classes and complimentary access to the Wellness Restaurant, offering a wide array of spa-friendly cuisine. Spa cabins, available in ocean view, veranda and suite categories, feature aromatherapy diffusers, special shower and air filters, and a mini bar stocked with healthy food and beverage selections. In addition, guests with these accommodations will be offered priority spa reservation times. Costa Cruises is Italy and Europe?s Number One Cruise Line. For the past 60 years its ships have sailed the world, offering the best in Italian style, hospitality and cuisine and providing dream vacations with the best in fun and relaxation. In 2008, 1.2 million guests chose to cruise with Costa, a record for the European cruise industry. The company?s 14 fleet members, each with her own distinctive characteristics and unique style, all fly the Italian flag and sail each year to 250 destinations in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, South America, the United Arab Emirates, the Far East and the Indian Ocean. Three additional ships are on order through 2012.
Norwegian Sky Offers On-Board Savings Certificates for Weekend, Short Vacatio...
MIAMI, FL, Oct 7: Norwegian Cruise Line is now offering Savings Certificates for 3-day weekend getaways and 4-day short vacation cruises on Norwegian Sky, the youngest ship sailing short cruises from Miami with the most balcony staterooms. For sailings from now through Dec 31, 2009, guests booking a cruise on Norwegian Sky will receive special Savings Certificates that they can use once on board. These savings include casino credits, spa incentives and family portrait and shopping discounts. The certificates are tailored to meet the needs of a variety of vacationers including those planning short break getaways, family vacations, spa retreats or those with gaming in mind. Upon booking a cruise only on Norwegian Sky, guests can log on to Norwegian?s Certificate Center and enter their reservation number to download the Savings Certificates. Norwegian Sky recently underwent $15 million in renovations focused on enhancing the guest experience and now offers guests a ship that features more than 200 balcony staterooms; seven Freestyle Dining options and nine bars and lounges; the hottest poolside deck party at sea with the White Hot Party; and longer, complimentary Kids Crew hours. "Norwegian Sky offers guests the youngest and highest quality ship sailing three-day long weekend getaways and four-day short vacation cruises from Miami to the Bahamas," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian?s chief executive officer. "Norwegian Sky out matches the competition by offering more balcony staterooms; more dining options; and a multitude of on-board amenities including themed parties; kids and teen facilities; and a full-service spa and fitness center."Girlfriend amp; Guy Getaways Norwegian Sky is the solution to the perfect bachelorette or bachelor party; a girl?s spa weekend or a short vacation with the guys. Savings Certificates range from casino credits for slot play to discounts on body treatments at the spa. The party starts from the moment everyone steps on board and is greeted with a complimentary glass of bubbly. Ladies can indulge in unique and exotic spa treatments while the men try their luck at the casino or vice versa. The party continues into the wee hours of the morning at the White Hot party. BRBRSTRONGFamily FunBR/STRONGNorwegian Sky offers Freestyle family fun for children of all ages, and parents can enjoy the ship with extended Kids Crew hours. The Kid?s Korner features areas for arts and crafts, movies and computers. The Zone serves as a hip place for teens ages 13 to 17 to hang out, complete with video games, a jukebox, foosball table and air hockey. By night, The Zone turns into a teen disco and bar serving non-alcoholic drinks. Splashes Kid?s Pool is just right for pint-size splashing and playing and features a waterfall and a children?s hot tub. In addition, the popular Wii is available for play. Savings Certificates include discounted family portraits; complimentary kid?s bingo; and internet minutes for the Facebooking teen in the family.BRBRSTRONGSpa amp; Casino LoversBR/STRONGGuests looking for a relaxing vacation will find the Body Waves Spa the perfect place to unwind with unique spa treatments reflecting the beauty, spirit and traditions of rejuvenation from around the world. Guests will find everything from the traditional to the exotic in spa and salon treatments. In addition, aerobics, spinning and exercise classes are also available in the ship?s fitness center.BRBRIf getting lucky is in the cards, guests can roll the dice in the Sky Club Casino which features Blackjack, Roulette, 3-Card Poker, Texas Hold ?Em and Craps. For slot lovers, there are more than 160 of the newest video and traditional slot machines. The ship also features less traditional games including Pai-Gow Poker, Pai-Gow Tiles and Mini Baccarat, on request. Casino and gaming Savings Certificates include various casino credits and complimentary bingo.BRBRNorwegian Sky?s 3- and 4-day Bahamas sailings depart Miami on Mondays sailing 4-day short vacation Bahamas cruises with full-day stops in Grand Bahama Island, Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian?s private island in the Bahamas. On Fridays, the ship sails 3-day long weekend getaway Bahamas cruises, departing Miami at 5 p.m. with all-day stops in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay, returning to Miami at 7 a.m. on Monday mornings./SPAN
Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Dessert Party
The Tomorrowland Terrace Wishes Dessert Party is held every night at the Magic Kingdom through August 28th. One hour before the Wishes fireworks begin, you can enjoy a self-service dessert party buffet at the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station that features a wide range of sweets and beverages. (Offerings for guests with special dietary needs will be available.) You can then stay to enjoy Wishes from this exclusive viewing area. Price for the dessert party is $17.99 for guests ages 10 and over; $9.99 for ages 3 - 9). Seating is limited. Reservations are not required but are highly recommended due to the anticipated popularity of this experience. For reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE. Space permitting, seating for walk-ups may be available on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: Park admission to Magic Kingdom is required. The Disney Dining Plan is not currently being accepted. Prepayment will be required reserving seats for this event in advance.
Holland America Line Enters 2010 With Most Diverse Alaska CruiseTour Program Yet
SEATTLE, July 1: For travelers wishing to see the beauty of Alaska and the Yukon, Holland America Line features 31 CruiseTour itineraries in 2010 exploring Southeast Alaska, the Kenai Peninsula, Arctic, Denali and the Yukon Territory. All CruiseTours combine an Inside Passage sailing with in-depth land tours, designed to show guests the best of Alaska's wilderness, wildlife, native culture and history. Ranging from 10 to 20 days in length, the ever-popular Great Land and Glacier Discovery CruiseTours explore Alaska and the Yukon by land and sea. Twenty Holland America CruiseTours feature a Double Denali option - two nights at a classic wilderness lodge near the gates of Denali National Park. Many tours also feature Canada's Yukon Territory, with its Klondike Gold Rush heritage and pristine national parks. More than sixty years of experience in the region is wrapped up in each of our cruise tours," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales, and guest programs. "These are comprehensive tours. Holland America has always sought to provide guests with in-depth wilderness experiences." The new 2010 itineraries and optional excursions offer a choice of 14 national parks and wilderness areas including less visited gems such as Kluane National Park and Tombstone Park along with popular Glacier Bay and Denali National Parks.BRBRHolland America's comprehensive CruiseTours combine a variety of transportation adventures to explore Alaska and the Yukon. Guests travel by five-star cruise ships; luxury, domed McKinley Explorer(R) railcars; intimate vessels such as the mv Yukon Queen II; and comfortable custom-built highway Explorer Coaches(TM) on Great Land itineraries.BRBRGreat Land CruiseTours: The core of the company's extensive Alaska tour program consists of 10 Great Land CruiseTours, combining a southeast Alaska cruise with an in-depth tour of the vast interior. The cruise sails for three or four days between Vancouver, British Columbia, and Skagway.BRBRGreat Land Klondike CruiseTours offer 11- to 15-day adventures to Denali National Park; Dawson City; Fairbanks and Whitehorse. Four Great Land Wilderness CruiseTours range from 10 to 13 days and provide a more affordable wilderness experience with travel along the most scenic stretch of the famed Alaska Highway.BRBRGlacier Discovery CruiseTours: Guests who prefer a longer Inside Passage cruise with added glacier viewing can choose among 18 Glacier Discovery CruiseTours. Ranging from 11- to 20-days, these CruiseTours include a seven-day sailing and most offer two-night Double Denali stays and the Denali Tundra Wilderness Tour.BRBRNew Expedition CruiseTours are designed to provide more off-the-beaten-track wilderness experiences. Three itineraries highlight uncrowded, authentic wilderness experiences in the Kenai, Denali and the Yukon. Two tours include accommodations at small, exclusive lodges in remote locations.BRBRThe leader in Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours: Holland America Line has been Alaska's leading tour operator for more than 60 years. The line has eight premium ships, offering 148 Alaska cruises in 2010. These include 60 sailings on four ships home-ported in Seattle and 88 cruises on four ships based in Vancouver.
Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox To Raise A Few Eyebrows
MIAMI,: When Celebrity Cruises' newest Solstice-class ship, the 2,850-guest Celebrity Equinox, sets sail for the first time this summer, her sleek exterior and critically acclaimed interior design won't be the only features raising eyebrows among cruise and travel enthusiasts. Playing off the success of the launch of her sister ship, Celebrity Solstice, the newest vessel in Celebrity?s fleet will also offer AquaClass staterooms designed to offer a soothing, spa-focused ambiance, as well as several indulgent new offerings in the onboard spa. Celebrity?s AquaClass veranda staterooms, introduced as a Solstice-class exclusive feature last year, are located in close proximity to the ships? two-story spa, known as "AquaSpa by Elemis." AquaClass is the only stateroom category in Celebrity?s fleet that offers no third and fourth guest berthing, making the area quieter and more exclusive for guests wishing to relax in an utterly serene environment. AquaClass will comprise 130 of the ship?s 1,426 staterooms. A full 85 percent of all staterooms on Celebrity Equinox will have verandas, and all staterooms will be equipped with flat-screen TVs, smarter storage and closet space, spacious bathrooms, and plush European bedding. The ship will offer wireless Internet access throughout.
Guests in Celebrity's AquaClass enjoy a host of spa-inspired amenities and perks. These include unlimited access to the AquaSpa's Persian Garden aromatherapy steam room, featuring heated ceramic loungers, and the Relaxation Room, which offers stunning vistas from comfortable loungers and a peaceful ambiance. AquaClass guests also enjoy unlimited, complimentary access to the ship?s exclusive, "clean-cuisine" and Mediterranean-influenced specialty restaurant, Blu. The dinner menu features savory appetizers along the lines of roasted beet salad with goat cheese; Mediterranean chopped salad with pita chips and pomegranate vinaigrette; and entrees including blackened ahi tuna, pan-seared filet mignon, and herb-crusted rack of lamb; Blu is also open for breakfast, exclusively for AquaClass and suite guests. AquaClass guests enjoy in-stateroom amenities that include a pillow menu featuring Swedish Isotonic, body and hypo-allergenic pillows; carafes of unsweetened iced tea; soothing, calming lavender oil in a reed diffuser; and a five-jet shower by Hansgrohe, designed to invigorate and relax. AquaClass guests on Celebrity Solstice have been enjoying the convenience of accessing free, exclusive, on-demand video programming that introduces them to wellness-themed activities such as meditation, yoga, etc. in the comfort of their stateroom
All guests on Celebrity Equinox are welcome to treat themselves to indulge in the ship?s AquaSpa by Elemis, which will offer its standard line-up of revitalizing, restorative experiences for individuals and couples. Renowned for its exotic therapies focused on beauty and wellness, Celebrity's AquaSpa, offering full service on all ships (except the 92-guest mega-yacht, Celebrity Xpedition, which offers limited options), will offer new treatments on Celebrity Equinox, including an opulent, restorative new treatment: "24-Karat Gold Facial" The treatment, which uses an alchemy of expert touch, medicinal plants, Rose Quartz, and a pure 24-karat gold leaf mask, speeds up cell renewal and results in a rebalanced, nourished, brighter and more clarified skin texture and complexion. The new ship will offer "red carpet make-up" application after every facial in its line-up, featuring a natural touch of Colorscience mineral powder and lip gloss to keep skin and lips glowing. Guests who experience the 24-Karat Gold Facial on Celebrity Equinox will also be able to enjoy a special cocktail inspired by the treatment itself. The "Golden Kiss Martini" will feature Golden Supreme vodka, cucumber juice, agave syrup and lemon juice, muddled with fresh mint
Celebrity Equinox will also offer a "lash and brow bar," where guests can add glamour to their look by selecting from a variety of eyelash enhancements, offered in three styles: Natural Lashes, Evening Eyes, or Ultra Glam, which features a sparkling touch of glitter. Brow sculpting will be offered by expert aestheticians who carefully shape and define the eyebrows to give the face an instant lift and a polished appearance. Brow tinting, which can cover gray hairs or enhance one?s natural look, will be available in various shades. Lash tinting, ideal for guests whose eyelashes are light in color, will also be available
Celebrity Equinox's AquaSpa will offer a full slate of massages, wraps, couples treatments, rituals and facials. The ship also offers men?s barber services, including traditional barber shaves. Celebrity also presents a comprehensive slate of "medi-spa" offerings onboard. As the first cruise line to offer onboard acupuncture, Celebrity will continue to offer this popular treatment on Celebrity Equinox, in a space located within the AquaSpa. Celebrity Equinox will also offer BOTOX#174; Cosmetic treatments, which soften fine lines and wrinkles to result in a more youthful appearance; Restylane and Perlane treatments, Elemis Oxydermy facials and teeth whitening. A full-service fitness center, located in the AquaSpa area of the ship, will offer guests the option to exercise on state-of-the-art equipment at their own pace or participate in group fitness classes. An outdoor walking/jogging track gives guests the opportunity to take in the sea air while staying healthy. Celebrity also offers guests the option to purchase personal training services onboard
The 122,000-gross-registered-tons Celebrity Equinox is scheduled to enter service July 31 from Southampton, England, on an 8-night cruise through the majestic Norwegian Fjords, followed by a series of romantic Mediterranean sailings from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, beginning August 8. Like Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox will present guests with brand-defining, industry-first features, including a half-acre Lawn Club with real, growing grass; a glassblowing show and studio developed and presented in collaboration with The Corning Museum of Glass; 10 unrivaled dining venues, and widely varied entertainment, including shows with breathtaking aerial acts.
Celebrity's fleet, including the new Celebrity Solstice, will be joined by Celebrity Equinox this year, Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, a fourth Solstice-class ship in 2011, and a fifth in 2012.
Construction of Queen Elizabeth Begins
July 3: A ceremony to mark the keel laying of Cunard Line?s new Queen Elizabeth was held yesterday at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantieri near Trieste, Italy. The second largest Cunarder ever built, Queen Elizabeth?s keel is the third Cunard has lain in the space of seven years. When she enters service in Oct 2010, she will join Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria as not only the most famous ocean liners in the world but also the youngest fleet in passenger travel. The keel laying involves the placement in the dry dock of the first section of the ship?s hull. This section is made up of six pre-manufactured blocks, weighs 364 tons and is fitted with 104 tons of pipes, cables, insulation and other equipment. The ceremony followed an intensive period of design and development. Fifty-three sections will be used in the construction of Queen Elizabeth and she will take to the water for the first time at her float out in December.?We are delighted to be back here among our friends at Fincantieri so soon after we took delivery of Queen Victoria in 2007?the first Cunarder to be built in Italy?and I am sure that Queen Elizabeth will be just as popular and successful as her two sister ships,? said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line. "We at Cunard are always impressed by the commitment and enthusiasm of everyone at Fincantieri, and we look forward to the next year-and-a half of working closely with them on this ship, which will be nurtured by their skill and vision and built into a vessel equal in stature to the other great Cunard liners,? she added. Queen Elizabeth will feature the unique Cunard traditions linking her with her sisters Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria and their predecessors, together with all the modern day luxuries Cunard?s guests have come to expect and some exciting features that will give the vessel her own style and personality. Named after the first Queen Elizabeth, one of Cunard?s greatest ships, the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style, but with a modern twist. From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This will be most evident in the ship?s adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double and triple height public rooms on a grand scale, luxuriously endowed with rich wood paneling, intricate mosaics, gleaming chandeliers and cool marbles. Art Deco features will pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth and will allow the new ship to reflect a more civilized era of travel. Furthermore, in addition to the extensive Cunard entertainment program on board, Queen Elizabeth will offer some unique strands inspired by the era of the first Queen Elizabeth, such as country house parties at sea, evening piano sing-a-longs and period dancing, from traditional ballroom to the jitterbug and the jive, all within the setting of this 21st century ship. As successor to Queen Elizabeth 2, the ship will also reflect this great liner through artworks and memorabilia and its very own ?Yacht Club.? Queen Elizabeth will also pay homage to the links that Cunard has enjoyed with royalty and the maritime world over the years with photography, memorabilia and exhibits.BRBRQueen Elizabeth will depart on her Maiden Voyage on 12 Oct 2010?a voyage which sold out in a record-breaking 29 minutes 14 seconds in April 2009. This 13-night celebration will leave from Cunard?s home port of Southampton and will call at Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, an overnight call), La Palma (Santa Cruz de La Palma) and Madeira (Funchal).BRBRHer Maiden Season will run from October 2010 to January 2011 and include voyages to the Western and Central Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The world?s newest ocean liner will depart Southampton on 5 January 2011 on her 103-night epic Maiden World Voyage, which has just been released for sale. This will see her make 35 maiden calls, including Cunard?s first call ever at Port Denarau (Fiji). In total, Queen Elizabeth will call at 38 ports in 24 countries as she makes her way west around the globe, with maiden transits of both the Panama and Suez Canals and calls at Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and Lisbon. Queen Elizabeth will be in great company as her sisters will be present on several occasions during the voyage: she will sail in tandem to New York with Queen Victoria before all three Queens will meet for a Cunard Royal Rendezvous in New York on 13 January 2011; and then she meets with Queen Mary 2 in Sydney and Civitavecchia and Queen Victoria again in Aruba.
Princess Ships Spotlight Alaska Culture This Summer
FONT face="Courier New" size=2SANTA CLARITA, CA, May 8: When Princess Cruises ships begin their Alaska season this weekend, the line will offer passengers more local tastes and culture onboard than ever before, giving them a rich "Great Land" experience not only on land, but also while at sea."Alaska?s 50th anniversary year is the perfect time to celebrate the wonders of this magnificent state," said Jan Swartz, Princess executive vice president. "And this summer, especially, our passengers will enjoy a multi-faceted shipboard program to immerse them in the flavors, culture, history and natural wonders of Alaska throughout their cruise."Princess' extensive onboard Alaska program includes: -- Sanctuary Glacier Viewing Experience: Aboard Golden Princess, Star Princess and Island Princess, The Sanctuary will become a prime location for glacier viewing of the unforgettable Glacier Bay or Tracy Arm. The exclusive Sanctuary experience will offer passengers a variety of amenities to make their glacier experience comfortable, with deluxe padded lounge chairs, plush fleece blankets, ear muffs and binoculars. Park rangers and naturalists will also provide private commentary for guests in The Sanctuary, and will be available for one-on-one meetings to answer questions. A variety of special food and beverage offerings will be available exclusively in The Sanctuary, including Mimosas and Bloody Marys, specialties such as Alaska Rockfish Chowder and freshly fried "Beaver Tail" pastries. Tastes of Alaska: Passengers can experience the flavors of Alaska with a number of special opportunities to enjoy Princess' Signature Alaska Cuisine. Throughout the Alaska fleet, chefs will create a bounty of flavorful dishes that reflect the state's culinary delights, featuring fresh local fish, savory meats, and an assortment of seafood specialties. Passengers will find ample opportunity to sample these treats, with a number of special culinary events throughout the cruise. Glacier Bay Champagne Breakfast: Passengers can enjoy the majestic views of Glacier Bay from the comfort of their private balconies, while indulging in an exquisitely prepared Alaskan breakfast or brunch. The feast includes smoked salmon and an Alaskan crab quiche plus fresh pastries, fruit and forest berries along with a half bottle of champagne, served right on the stateroom balcony as the ship passes breathtaking scenes of this natural wonder. Glacier Bay Gala Buffet: While ships sail among the stunning scenery of Glacier Bay, a lavish lunch buffet fuels passengers with a variety of Alaskan specialties, including hot and cold smoked salmon carved at the buffet, crab salad, and grilled fish, plus ice carvings and other special décor. Alaskan Dinner: In the dining rooms, the special Alaskan Dinner features a number of local tastes and regional influences, including salmon, a celebrated seafood soup and loin of venison. On Deck Fish Barbecue: On one port day, cruisers will return to the ship to find a festive poolside fish barbeque serving up such specialties as grilled prawns on skewers, fresh Alaska halibut brochettes, crab cakes, and venison chili. Reindeer Chili amp; Rockfish Chowder Cook-off: A sea day cook-off between two chefs gives passengers the opportunity to sample these local tastes. Warm up on Deck: Hot chocolate and mid-morning bouillon are served daily on open deck to help passengers warm up as they take in the scenery. Alaskan Beers/Hot Toddy: To top off any meal, diners can pair their Alaskan feasts with local beers, such as Alaskan Amber and Alaskan Summer Ale, or an Alaskan Hot Toddy. Beers can be served in an exclusive etched pint glass with the Alaskan Brewers and Princess Cruises logos. Chef''s Table: The ships' chefs will be creating special menus for the exclusive Chef's Table featuring mouth-watering specialties. Culinary Demonstrations: Passengers can learn the tricks of the trade from Princess chefs at a demonstration featuring the flavors of Alaska such as Farfalle Pasta with Hot Smoked Alaskan Salmon. Local Experts - Passengers can learn about many aspects of life in Alaska and the state?s natural wonders from a variety of special guests onboard: -- Iditarod Champion Libby Riddles, Sled Dogs and Adventure: Libby Riddles, the 1985 Iditarod sled dog race champion and first woman ever to win the famous Anchorage to Nome trek, will be onboard for her ninth Alaska season. Riddles has become a Princess favorite, enthralling passengers with exploits from her days as a musher. In her exclusive appearances for Princess, Riddles joins each of the line's Alaska ships during its call in Juneau. Taking passengers behind the scenes into the world of dog mushing, she shares her Iditarod experiences while describing what it?s like to live in a native Inupiat village near Nome. Riddles? approximately hour-long presentations are held aboard the ship in the afternoon, followed by an opportunity for passengers to ask questions, get autographed copies of her books or pose with her for photos. -- Alaska Naturalists: On each Alaska sailing, passengers have the benefit of the expert guidance from a dedicated onboard naturalist throughout their cruise. These veteran guides include biologists, writers, adventurers, professors and Alaska Natives, among others, who give informative presentations about local wildlife, glaciers, oceanography, marine life, native Alaskan cultures, history and many other local topics of interest. Naturalists often provide colorful bridge commentary as well and help with spotting wildlife. -- Park Ranger Programs in Glacier Bay: Park rangers present a variety of programs for passengers of all ages while ships sail among the dramatic ice fields of Glacier Bay National Park. National Park Service rangers join the ship for the day, offering a live commentary from ship?s bridge throughout the visit to Glacier Bay, pointing out the natural wonders and wildlife sightings. Rangers also give an informative shipboard presentation with videos of Glacier Bay's environment. They also meet with passengers at a dedicated booth, offering reference books and other information to further inform interested visitors about Glacier Bay's natural and cultural history. -- USDA Forest Service Partnership, Ketchikan/Misty Fjords: Passengers have the opportunity to learn more about the nation's largest National Forest ? Tongass National Forest ? with a special onboard presentation by rangers from the U.S. Forest Service about the resources and management of the forest. A naturalist station will be set up throughout the afternoon each ship is in Ketchikan, and passengers are invited to special presentations for adults and children as the naturalists share information about Southeast Alaska and this important national treasure. Award-winning video presentations ? Passengers can learn more about the wonders of Alaska from the comfort of their own stateroom, with these specially produced videos, including a series of Telly Award-winning port videos. -- "The Heart of Alaska": Produced by Princess, this unique documentary beautifully depicts the land, wildlife and people of Alaska with dramatic visuals and music. The 26-minute film features fascinating interviews with some of the people who make the state unique ? including rangers, Alaska natives, homesteaders and dog mushers who share an insiders' perspective of life in the 49th state. The film also brings the audience up close to the wildlife of Denali National Park, and soaring photography takes viewers high above the world's tallest peaks, including "The Great One," Mt. McKinley. The film won a "Best Cinematography" award at the New York Independent Film and Video Festival. "The Heart of Alaska" is shown on stateroom televisions and is available for purchase onboard. -- Glacier Bay Videos: Developed in close cooperation with the National Park Service, Princess presents an exclusive video presentation hosted by a National Park Service Ranger. Offered on stateroom televisions before the call to Glacier Bay, the film explains what passengers can expect to experience during the day in the national park. Passengers will learn about the history, geography and marine biology of the park to help enhance their visit. -- Alaska Port Presentations: Not only can passengers get port information from the onboard port lecturers, but can also enjoy Princess' series of Telly Award-winning videos about the ports they will visit. Destinational videos include the ports Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Skagway, Anchorage, Vancouver and Victoria. These videos highlight the history, culture and geography of each city. Alaska Youth Program ? Special programs especially for younger cruisers will give them an appreciation for the wonders of the state?s wildlife, people and natural beauty. -- Glacier Bay Junior Ranger/Teen Explorer: Princess ships also offer special Glacier Bay activities for the ships' younger passengers. The enriching Junior Ranger and Teen Explorer program is designed to bring Glacier Bay and the Alaska wilderness to life for the thousands of children who cruise each summer. This joint effort between Princess and the National Parks Service is designed to encourage young cruisers to explore Glacier Bay's natural and cultural history through fun interactive projects. Children ages 3-12 and teens ages 13-17 can participate in special programs customized for their age group and take home specially developed activity books. Kids who participate in a certain number of events and activities can earn Junior Ranger status, which is commemorated with an official badge and certificate. -- Ketchikan/Tongass National Forest: In addition to the general presentations onboard in Ketchikan, the Forest Service will also offer special information and materials designed for children to help them understand important forest. Alaska Mementos ? Princess ships offer a number of opportunities for souvenirs and unique Alaska gifts. Alaska?s 50th Anniversary Statehood Commemorative Souvenirs: In celebration of Alaska's 50th Anniversary of Statehood, Princess will offer a special collection of apparel and souvenirs for this commemorative event each cruise. Featuring the official logo commissioned by the Alaska government to honor and celebrate Alaska's Native heritage and history, the collection includes t-shirts, caps, totes and mugs -- Art Auctions to Feature Alaskan Wildlife: Art lovers can take home unique works celebrating the marine mammals of Alaska created by the renowned artist Wyland. -- Exclusive Cruise Companion Book/Map amp; Video: A Princess exclusive, the "Alaska Cruise Companion" book and map set was created especially for the line by author and long-time Alaskan Joe Upton. The insightful guide lets passengers follow along on their cruise as the detailed map and information-packed guidebook are organized to match Princess' itineraries. Loaded with facts and colorful stories about each port and coastal features along the way, the set is a favorite with Alaska passengers each year. An accompanying video, also produced by Upton, is shown throughout the cruise in shipboard cabins, following the cruise route with beautiful photography and entertaining narration. -- Gold Rush Marketplace: For passengers seeking the perfect memento of their Alaskan adventure, Princess ships offer a one-time special event each cruise ? the Gold Rush Market Place. This unique shopping opportunity offers a comprehensive collection of exclusive Alaskan merchandise representing the 49th state's many cultures and resources, with items such as gold nuggets and quartz, cozy totem blankets, hand crafted figurines depicting Alaska's natural wildlife, authentic Russian souvenirs from Sitka, Native Alaskan dolls, and totems all manufactured by local Alaskan artisans. Exclusive Alaska apparel represents the rich history and culture of Alaska with designs only available on Princess ships. Princess' 2009 Alaska season begins May 9 and runs through Sept 14, featuring a total of 130 sailings aboard Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess, Coral Princess, and Island Princess traveling on the line's signature Gulf of Alaska sailings; Golden Princess, Star Princess and Sea Princess sailing the Inside Passage routes from Seattle and San Francisco and Pacific Princess offering the line's small ship experience on 14-day Connoisseur voyages to some of the state's less-visited ports./FONT
Celebrity´s Seasonal Caribbean Deployment - 2010-11
Six Celebrity ships, in addition to the year-round Celebrity Solstice, will ply the azure waters of the Caribbean on a seasonal basis in 2010-11, on a total of 155 sailings with visits to 43 ports. **Celebrity Constellation will present 14-night Exotic Southern Caribbean cruises roundtrip on Saturdays from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. **Celebrity Eclipse - the third in Celebrity´s stellar Solstice Class series, making her debut in April 2010 - will present alternating 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises roundtrip from the Port of Miami. **Celebrity Equinox - the second sleek Solstice Class ship, launching this July - will present 10- and 11-night Ultimate Caribbean cruises roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale. **Celebrity Mercury will present a second season of 9-night Bahamas and 12-night Eastern Caribbean sailings departing Mondays and Saturdays from Baltimore, Maryland from October 2010 through February 2011, followed by 10- and 11-night Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises departing Mondays and Fridays from Charleston from March through April 2011. **Celebrity Millennium will reprise her series of 10- and 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico on Mondays and Fridays from October 11, 2010 through April 8, 2011. **Celebrity Summit will continue to offer 7-night Southern Caribbean cruises departing roundtrip from San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Saturdays.
Disney Cruise Line Begins New Ship Construction
PAPENBURG, GERMANY, March 2 Disney Cruise Line began construction on two new ships today with a steel cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Scheduled for completion in 2011 and 2012, the new ocean liners will further advance the company's one-of-a-kind guest experience and create more family cruise options with a brand guests know and trust."When we launched our business in 1998, we recognized a need in the marketplace for a cruise experience created just for families," said Karl L. Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations. "With these new ships, we are continuing to build upon that vision of providing more families with an unforgettable cruise vacation and the chance to explore new destinations with Disney." The first piece of steel cut for the new ships was part of the art deco inspired scrollwork that will grace the bow of the ships. Similar to the scrollwork on the Disney Cruise Line ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the intricate pattern is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s, designed to reflect the glamour of the golden age of cruising with added touches of Disney whimsy, such as the Mickey Mouse medallion in the center of the design. Since finalizing a contract with the Meyer Werft shipyard to build the two new ships, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering have created a truly distinctive design for the new ships. Over the next few years, construction will continue, bringing the design to reality. The design details will be unveiled at a later date.Holz noted that the fleet expansion will more than double the passenger capacity for Disney Cruise Line. Each ship will have 1,250 staterooms and will weigh 128,000 tons. Similar to the existing ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the new ships will be purpose built with families in mind, with specially designed areas and activities for each member of the family to allow for both quality time together and wonderful individual experiences. The focus is to provide a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create. Known for bringing family travel to the cruise market, Disney continues to be a leader in the industry. The Disney Wonder, sails 3- and 4-night cruises to The Bahamas and Disney Magic, which primarily sails 7-night cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean will embark on a season of limited itineraries exploring Northern Europe and the Mediterranean beginning in the spring of 2010.
Celebrity Cruises To Offer Additional Drive Market Options For Northeast In ...
MIAMI, March 5: In 2010, Celebrity Cruises is bringing out some of its "Sunday best." Celebrity's 2010 cruises to Bermuda, Canada and New England opened for sale today, making available a new array of seven-night voyages departing on Sundays from Cape Liberty (Bayonne), New Jersey, all featuring the value of outstanding service, gourmet cuisine and spectacular destinations. Several longer voyages are available at the end of the season. The cruises will be offered on the 2,038-guest Celebrity Summit. Since 2005, Celebrity Summit's sister ship, Celebrity Constellation, sailed the line?s Canada/New England voyages. rom April to mid-June, Celebrity Summit will sail 7-night Bermuda and Bermuda/New England voyages. The Bermuda sailings feature three days and two nights in King's Wharf. Though the Bermuda/New England sailings vary by sailing date, they include two days and one night in King's Wharf, as well as visits to Newport, Rhode Island, and Boston, Massachusetts. The season marks the first time Celebrity Cruises has visited Bermuda since 2006. Celebrity's first-ever 7-night Canada/New England sailings will take place throughout July and August. The itinerary includes stops in Saint John, New Brunswick and Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Portland and Bar Harbor, Maine. In September and October, Celebrity also will offer its standard 14-night cruises in the region, offering an overnight stay in Quebec City, Quebec, as well as visits to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. During these cruises, guests can explore the destinations that they visit through a variety of engaging shore excursions. Highlights of these offerings include the following: King's Wharf, Bermuda: -- "Bermuda Triangle Shipwreck Snorkel," where guests can get acquainted with the undersea world through a boat's glass bottom panels before experiencing Bermuda's wreck and reef snorkeling "Restless Native Catamaran Cruise," which includes a cruise on a sailing catamaran to a shallow snorkeling spot, onboard sunbathing with refreshments, and information about Bermuda?s history, culture, geology and undersea ecology Canada/New England: "The Best of Portland and Kennebunkport" in Maine, where guests can enjoy the highlights of Portland and Portland Head Light, which has been at the harbor's entrance since 1791, as well as the charm of Kennebunkport, known for its stunning mansions built by wealthy sea captains and merchants in the 1700s and 1800s "Acadia National Park and Lobster Bake" in Bar Harbor, Maine, where guests can enjoy the highlights of Acadia National Park and the spectacular scenery of the Park Loop Road, as well as a traditional "downeast" lobster bake -- "Famous Peggy?s Cove Fishing Village" in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where guests journey along coastal roads to a rustic working fishing village where 60 people live year-round before continuing on to experiences at Peggy?s Cove and a lobster fishery "St.-Anne-de-Beaupre and Montmorency Falls" in Quebec City, where guests visit one of North America's most important sites for Catholicism, the world-renowned shrine of St.-Anne-de-Beaupre, and visit the spectacular Montmorency Falls, which are 1.5 times higher than Niagara Falls.
Buy 4, get 3 Free Offer Extended
The STRONG"Buy 4, Get 3 Free" /STRONGpromotion that Disney World was offering earlier this year has been extended. Now the promotion is valid for travel most nights February 15 - March 9, March 17- April 4, and April 19 - August 15, 2009. (some black-out dates apply). There is a five-night minimum stay required for this package. Travel between March 1-8, 2009 or March 22 -29, 2009 and get a $200 Disney Gift Card, too (while supplies last). Select Disney's Old Key West or Saratoga Springs Resort and travel on select dates, and get a $100 Disney Gift Card. The number of rooms for this offer is limited. STRONGContact Starward Vacations at 1-866-373-0865 for details and/or to book this great offer./STRONG
NCL Invites Families To Cruise Into Savings With Kids Sailing From $99
P class=style22FONT face="Courier New" size=2MIAMI, Feb 3 ? Now is the time to book a summer Freestyle Cruising vacation on board any of Norwegian Cruise Line's (NCL) 11 ships with its extended Freestyle Resolution promotion. Families who book a cruise from now through March 15, 2009 on many of NCL's sailings*-can take their kids for as low as $99 each, and also receive up to $250 in on-board credit** to be used on everything from shore excursions and specialty dinners to spa treatments, the casino and more.BRBR"This summer, NCL offers families a vacation of a lifetime to fantastic destinations like Alaska, Bermuda, Hawai'i, and Europe all at an affordable price," said Kevin Sheehan, NCL's president and CEO. "Family cruises on NCL have great activities for kids of all ages, from our expanded Kid's Crew program allowing parents to take the night off for a romantic dinner, to the two-story Nintendo Wii, four-lane bowling, rock climbing wall, teen disco, and arcade, not to mention all the exciting shore excursions in each port of callnbsp;- there?s no doubt kids will have as much fun as adults."BRBRPopular summer sailings include, a 7-day Sawyer Glacier cruise round-trip from Vancouver, British Columbia on Norwegian Sun with ports of call including Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway, Alaska, from $599 per person. Norwegian Spirit features a 7-day Bermuda cruise round-trip from Boston, from $599 per person; and Norwegian Gem features a 7-day Western Mediterranean sailing round-trip from Barcelona, Spain to Valletta, Malta; Naples, Rome and Florence, Italy; and Cannes, France;from $599 per person. Pride of America offers a 7-day inter-island Hawaii cruise departing from Honolulu and visiting Hilo and Kona, Hawaii; along with overnights in Kahului, Maui and Nawiliwili, Kaui from $999 per person.BRBRFamilies sailing with NCL can also save while onboard with half price dinners for children three to 12 years old in its numerous specialty restaurants. In addition, families can purchase an unlimited soda package for kids 12 and under for $39.50 which includes a Kid's Crew backpack, t-shirt, and baseball cap. For teens, the Teen Passport Program is just $34.50 and includes a booklet with 20 tickets for non-alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic smoothies; and admission to an afternoon dance party with DJ, pizza and unlimited soft drinks. BRBRWith NCL's new Groups 2.0 program, families looking to host reunions onboard can save even more. When booking eight or more staterooms via a travel partner, amenities offered range from the ability to make advance Freestyle Dining reservations in any restaurant prior to sailing, to a group cocktail party, on-board credits which can be used throughout the ship, and Freestyle Bowling in the Bliss Ultra Lounge, amongst others.BRBR/FONTFONT face="Courier New" size=2* One and 2-day sailings are excluded from NCL's Freestyle Resolution promotion.BR** The amount of the on-board credit varies depending on the length of cruise* and category of stateroom booked. For example, on sailings of six days or longer, the on-board credit ranges from $25 for an inside stateroom; up to $75 for a balcony, $150 for a suite or villa and $250 for a garden villa. For three to five day sailings, the on-board credit ranges from $15 for an inside stateroom up to $75 for a suite/villa./FONT/P
Circle 'C' Club, Seaside Theater, New Balconies Added to Carnival Conquest
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P class=style12FONT size=+0BA name=Circle_?C?_Club,_Seaside_Theater,_New_Balconies_Added_to_Carnival_Conquest/A/BFONT face="Courier New" size=2MIAMI, Feb 5: The 2,974-passenger Carnival Conquest resumed service this week from Galveston, Texas, following an extensive, multi-million-dollar renovation that included the addition of a new Circle "C"club for 12- to 14-year-olds and a massive LED screen on Lido Deck. Eighteen balconies were also added to existing ocean view staterooms. The Camp Carnival and Club O2 facilities for children and teens, respectively, were also updated.BRBRThe 110,000-ton Carnival Conquest operates year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises departing Galveston every Sunday. In addition to seven-day western Caribbean cruises to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, the ship begins a new weeklong eastern Caribbean option Feb. 15, with calls at Key West, Freeport and Nassau. The Feb. 15 departure will be the first of 11 eastern Caribbean cruises this year. BRBR"Carnival Conquest is already a popular cruise vacation option and with these new guest-pleasing features - along with an exciting eastern Caribbean itinerary ? we're making a terrific 'Fun Ship' even better," said Roberta Jacoby, Carnival's senior vice president of hotel operations. BRBRBExpansive Kid-Friendly Facilities BR/BCarnival Conquest's extensive renovation included the addition of a Circle "C" facility on Atlantic Deck 8, part of the line?s fleetwide program aimed at 12- to 14-year olds. The center includes a high-tech sound and lighting system, plasma screen TVs displaying movies and music videos, a touch-screen jukebox, and gaming pods with the latest video games and consoles.BRBRIn addition to the new Circle "C" center, the 4,200-square-foot Camp Carnival play area was remodeled with updated gaming stations, while the 1,800-square-foot Club O2 teen center now features new plasma TVs. Various cosmetic enhancements were made to both rooms, as well.BRBRBCarnival?s Seaside Theatre BR/BCarnival Conquest is also the latest "Fun Ship" to feature the line?s popular "Carnival Seaside Theatre," a massive 270-square-foot LED screen on Lido Deck displaying movies, concerts, sporting events, and other programming, including a "Morning Show" hosted by the ship's cruise director. Utilizing the same technology featured in large stadiums and New York's Times Square, the state-of-the-art entertainment system includes a 70,000-watt sound system, providing concert quality sound, even outdoors. BRBRBNew Balconies, Other Enhancements BR/BEighteen staterooms on the Carnival Conquest that previously featured floor-to-ceiling windows have been retrofitted with private balconies, creating expansive 230-square-foot verandah staterooms. Including these accommodations, Carnival Conquest now has 573 total balcony staterooms ? ideal for scenic Caribbean cruising.BRBRAdditionally, dozens of individual pieces of exercise equipment were replaced in the ship's 14,500-square-foot Spa Carnival facility. Carnival Conquest is also the latest "Fun Ship" to offer bow-to-stern Wi-Fi access, enabling guests to use their laptop computers from any location on the ship, including their staterooms./FONT/FONT/P/SPAN
Carnival Cruise Lines Unveils New Early Booking Savings Program Offering Rate...
SPAN lang=ENnbsp;FONT face="Courier New" size=2MIAMI, Jan 9nbsp;- Carnival Cruise Lines is launching an exciting new cruise pricing option called Early Saver which offers fares as much as 25 percent lower than the best generally available rates and provides rate protection if rates later drop below what the consumer originally paid. Early Saver further enhances the exceptional value of a Carnival cruise vacation. /FONT
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New" size=2Early Saver rates will be available beginning January 12, 2009 and offered up to three months prior to sailing date for cruises of five days or less and up to five months prior to sailing date for longer length voyages, subject to availability. Early Saver fares include all stateroom types, including suites. The Early Saver rate protection feature provides that if a lower Carnival advertised rate becomes available after the booking is made, a rate adjustment can be requested and the cruise line will issue the difference in the form of a non-refundable shipboard credit. The lower fare must be for the same ship, sailing date, stateroom category and number of guests./FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New" size=2"Early Saver is a fantastic savings opportunity for those who are able to plan ahead and book early," said Ruben Rodriguez, Carnival?s executive vice president of marketing and guest experience. "It is designed to provide consumers with complete confidence that the fare they are booking is the lowest Carnival rate available and that in the event they find a lower fare later, they need simply submit a rate protection request and we will provide a shipboard credit equal to the difference."/FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New" size=2When booking an Early Saver fare, consumers are able to choose a specific stateroom. The standard required deposit is immediately non-refundable at time of booking. Any changes in ship or sailing date outside of Carnival's standard penalty period require a $50 change fee. For changes inside the penalty period, normal penalties apply. To request a price adjustment, a rate protection form must be completed and emailed to Carnival. Consumers can access the form via the cruise line's web site at carnival.com or their travel agent may complete the form via the cruise line?s travel agent web portal. The lower rate must be available at the time the form is submitted and rate adjustments will be processed within two business days. Rate adjustment requests can be submitted up to two business days prior to the cruise departure date. /FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New" size=2Early Saver fares are available for both individual and group reservations.BRThe Early Saver fare program will be available on virtually all Carnival ships and itineraries, which include voyages ranging from three to 18 days in length to The Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Canada, New England, Europe, Bermuda and South America. The fares are subject to availability and certain restrictions apply. /FONT/P/SPAN
NCL Unveils 2010-2011 Summer Deployment in Europe, Alaska, Bermuda
P align=leftFONT face="Courier New" size=2MIAMI, Dec 9 ? Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced its 2010-2011 summer deployment and itineraries with new choices in Europe and Alaska, along with a long-term commitment to its profitable Hawai`i deployment on Pride of America. These cruises go on sale to NCL?s Latitudes members (past guests) today, Dec 9, 2008, and to the general public on Dec 11, 2008.BRBR?For the summer of 2010, we have some of the most diverse and interesting itineraries in the key summer destinations. With exciting new offerings from Venice and Vancouver, we have added to the already diverse range of choices in these popular destinations,? said Kevin Sheehan, NCL?s president and CEO. ?These itineraries aboard the youngest fleet in the industry, combined with the freedom and flexibility that Freestyle Cruising offers, ensure that our guests will experience the vacation of a lifetime when sailing with NCL.?BRBRIn Europe, NCL will continue its largest ever deployment with three of its newest Freestyle Cruising ships positioned there. For the first time ever, NCL will homeport a ship, Norwegian Gem, in Venice, Italy sailing two different seven-day Adriatic, Greek Isles and Turkey cruises. Norwegian Jade will homeport in Barcelona and Norwegian Jewel will sail a 12-day Baltic Capitals cruise round-trip from London (Dover), England.BRBRIn Alaska, NCL is positioning three Freestyle Cruising ships, including Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Star sailing seven-day Sawyer Glacier and Glacier Bay cruises from Seattle, and Norwegian Sun sailing a seven-day itinerary between Vancouver, British Columbia and Whittier, Alaska featuring Hubbard Glacier and College Fjord. Norwegian Sun?s new itinerary also features two new ports -- Icy Strait Point and Sitka, Alaska. In addition, several land packages from Whittier will be offered as part of a pre- or post-cruise package. BRBRNCL continues sailing to Bermuda with Norwegian Dawn sailing seven-day cruises with three full days in Bermuda and the newly renovated Norwegian Spirit exclusively sailing seven-day cruises from Boston. BRBRPride of America?s successful deployment in Hawai`i, sailing seven-day Hawai?i inter-island cruises round-trip from Honolulu, Oahu, has been extended through January 2012.BRBRIn 2010-2011, NCL will sail the following itineraries:BRBR/FONTSTRONGFONT face="Courier New" size=2EuropeBR/FONT/STRONGFONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian GemBR/EMo Seven-day Greek Isles, round-trip from Venice, Italy--Ports of call include: Split, Croatia; Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos and Iraklion (Crete), Greece. In 2010, Norwegian Gem sails April 24; May 8 and 22; June 5 and 19; July 23, 17 and 31; August 14 and 28; September 11 and 25; and October 9 and 23.BRo Seven-day Adriatic, Greece and Turkey, round-trip from Venice, Italy--Oorts of call include: Dubrovnik, Croatia; Nafplion and Athens (Piraeus), Greece; and Ephesus (Izmir), Turkey. 2010 sail dates are: May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; August 7 and 21; September 4 and 18; and October 2 and 16.BRBR/FONT/FONTFONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian JadeBR/EMo Seven-day Western Mediterranean, round-trip from Barcelona, Spain--Ports of call include: Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), and Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain. 2010 sail dates are: April 18 and 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; September 5, 12, 19 and 26; October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; and November 7 and 14./FONT/FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian JewelBR/EMo 12-day Baltic Capitals, round-trip from London (Dover), England--Ports of call include: Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin (Warnemünde), Germany; Tallinn, Estoria; St. Petersburg, Russia; Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm (Nynashamn), Sweden. 2010 sail dates are: April 29; May 11 and 23; June 4, 16 and 28; July 10 and 22; and August 3, 15 and 27./FONT/FONT/P
P class=style12STRONGFONT face="Courier New" size=2AlaskaBR/FONT/STRONGFONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian PearlBR/EMo Seven-day Glacier Bay, round-trip from Seattle, Washington through the Inside Passage--Ports of call include: Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska; and Victoria, British Columbia. 2010 sail dates are: May 9, 16, 23 and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and September 5./FONT/FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian SunBR/EMo Seven-day Alaska Northbound from Vancouver, British Columbia to Whittier, Alaska through the Inside Passage and Hubbard Glacier--§ Ports of call include: Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Icy Strait Point, Alaska. 2010 sail dates are: May 2, 16 and 30; June 13 and 27; July 11 and 25; August 8 and 22; and September 5.BRo Seven-day Alaska Southbound from Whittier, Alaska to Vancouver, British Columbia through the Inside Passage and College Fjord--Ports of call include: Sitka, Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan, Alaska. 2010 sail dates are: May 9 and 23; June 6 and 20; July 4 and 18; August 1, 15 and 29; and September 12./FONT/FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian StarBR/EMo Seven-day Sawyer Glacier from Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia through the Inside Passage--Ports of call include: Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway, Alaska; and Prince Rupert, British Columbia. 2010 sail dates are: May 15, 22 and 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; August 7, 14, 21 and 28; and September 4, 11, and 19.BRBRSTRONGBermuda/STRONGBR/FONT/FONTFONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian SpiritBR/EMo Seven-day Bermuda, round-trip from Boston, Massachusetts--Port of call: King?s Wharf, Bermuda. 2010 sail dates are: April 23 and 30; May 7, 14, 21 and 28; June 4, 11, 18 and 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; August 6, 13, 20 and 27; and September 3, 10 and 17./FONT/FONT/P
P class=style12FONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMNorwegian DawnBR/EMo Seven-day Bermuda, round-trip from New York, New York--Port of call: King?s Wharf, Bermuda. 2010 sail dates: April 11, 18 and 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; June 6, 13, 20 and 27; July 4, 11, 18 and 25; August 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and September 5.BRBR/FONT/FONTSTRONGFONT face="Courier New" size=2Hawai?iBR/FONT/STRONGFONT face="Courier New"FONT size=2EMPride of AmericaBR/EMo Seven-day Hawai?i Inter-Island, round-trip form Honolulu, Oahu--Ports of call include: Kahului, Maui; Hilo and Kona, Hawai?i and Nawiliwili, Kauai with an evening sail by Kilauea Volcano and an afternoon cruise of the Napali Coast. Pride of America sails every Saturday through January 2012.BR/FONT/FONT/P
