Celebrity Edge Mediterranean Transatlantic & the Southern Caribbean Journey

In November 2019, surround yourself with the picturesque coastlines of Italy, France and Spain, followed by the unforgettable colour and landscapes that make up the Southern Caribbean on Ecruising’s 27-night Mediterranean Transatlantic & the Southern Caribbean Journey.

This unique itinerary invites you on board the recently launched Celebrity Edge, a revolutionary new ship that is poised to change the way you experience cruising. Across 23- nights indulge in world-class restaurants, a state-of-the-art wellness centre and visit the world’s first cantilevered floating platform – reaching heights of 13 stories above sea level, so you can soar over the open ocean, literally.

Arriving in Rome on 30 October, you’ll spend your first two nights at the sensational five star Rome Times Hotel, with a chance to explore the cobblestone streets, beautiful boutiques, cafes and restaurants of the Eternal City.

On 1 November, prepare to embark on the next stage of your journey for a 23-night cruise of a lifetime on board Celebrity Edge. Cruise highlights include stopovers at the Italian seaport of Livorno, the gateway to Florence, Pisa and Tuscany’s vast wine country; Provence in the celebrated French Riviera; the chic island enclave of Palma de Mallorca off the coast of Spain; and Tenerife in the Canary Islands before crossing the Atlantic.

On 15 November, you’ll arrive in the Caribbean where you will spend the next 10 days cruising the pristine waters including stops at Fort Lauderdale in Florida, upscale George Town in the Cayman Islands, Willemstad in Curacao (home of the eponymous liqueur), Kralendijk in Bonaire and Oranjestad in Aruba, before disembarking in Fort Lauderdale on 24 November.

Celebrity Edge pool deck at night

While on board, take time to relax in your luxurious Stateroom where you can enjoy all the comforts of a first class hotel and more, including your very own Infinite Veranda. Other features include a rooftop garden, resort-style pool deck with private cabana retreats, an adults-only indoor Solarium pool and two-story martini hot tubs, not to mention an array of speciality restaurants and the popular Martini Bar.

Spend the final two nights at the five star Westin Fort Lauderdale, the perfect base to explore one of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations. Take time to visit its myriad attractions including the Flamingo Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary Park, or hop on an airboat on the Intracoastal Waterway and Port Everglades, before flying home to Australia on 26 November.

Ecruising’s 27-night Mediterranean Transatlantic & the Southern Caribbean Journey departs on 29 October. Priced from $7,259 per person twin share, including return economy airfares from Australia, all accommodation, tours and transfers and all main meals on board Celebrity Edge.

*Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information about this itinerary or Ecruising please visit: www.ecruising.travel or telephone 1300 369 848.

Spice up your life on Ecruising’s The Culinary Dream through Asia journey

Foodies and gourmets, rejoice, and get ready to satisfy your epi-curious itch on Ecruising's ultimate gastronomic odyssey – The Culinary Dream through Asia Rail and Sail journey.

Departing on 27 February 2019, this mouth-watering 24-night itinerary takes in some of southeast Asia's most celebrated food destinations as well as a 2-night train trip aboard the iconic Eastern & Oriental Express, hosted by celebrity chef, Luke Mangan, and a 15-night cruise from Myanmar to Indonesia.

Your journey begins in Singapore where you will have 2 nights to explore the city's famous Hawker stalls at your leisure, before boarding the Eastern & Oriental Express. Over the next 3 days, join Luke for a series of tours and cooking demonstrations as he shares his passion for Asian cuisine, and immerse yourself in the tranquil scenery of rural Malaysia and Thailand, before arriving in Bangkok on 3 March 2019. Highlights en route include stopovers in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar in Malaysia's Perak Province, visits to Thailand's notorious River Kwai Bridge and the Thai-Burma Railway Museum, a bicycle tour through Thai rice paddies and cooking classes.

From Bangkok, you'll fly to Yangon in Myanmar where you spend one night before boarding Silver Discoverer on 5 March 2019 for an exciting 15-night Silversea Expedition – taking in India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands and a semi-circumnavigation of Sumatra and Java.

One of India's most remote territories, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are slowly opening up to tourism and the cruise offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn more about the Islands' indigenous tribal communities. Relax and explore some spectacular beaches or, if you are feeling more energetic, snorkel with an astonishing array of sea creatures including snappers, Napoleon wrasses, moray eels, nudibranchs, eagle rays, stingrays, star fish, lionfish, and many more.

Entering Indonesian waters, cruise highlights include a stopover in Banda Aceh on Sumatra's tip, with its solemn monuments commemorating the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami; an immersion into the traditional farming and fishing lifestyle of Indonesia's picturesque Simeulue Islands; astonishing demonstrations of agility from the Nias Islands' famous stone jumpers; and a visit to a traditional matrilineal Minangkabau village in West Sumatra's lush highlands.

Also on the itinerary are visits to Java's UNESCO World Heritage site of Ujung Kulon National Park; the awe-inspiring volcano of Anak Krakatoa rising dramatically from the Sunda Strait; the stunning Karimunjawa Marine National Park with its 27 islands surrounded by dazzling corals; the Great Mosque of Sumenep built in 1763; and the active volcanos of Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park.

Disembarking in Bali on 20 Mach 2019, spend the final 3 nights of your journey discovering the unique and exotic flavours of Balinese cuisine. Visit the famous Gianyar Night Market, indulge in a traditional Megibung dining experience and try your hand at making local dishes at a Balinese cooking class, before flying home to Australia on 23 March 2019.

Departing on 27 February 2020, prices for Ecruising's 24-night The Culinary Dream through Asia Rail and Sail journey start from $15,359 per person twin share, including all accommodation, return economy class airfares from Australia, transfers, and all meals and selected beverages aboard the Eastern & Oriental Express and on board Silver Discoverer.

AZAMARA INCENTIVES THROUGH ECRUISING

 

CRUISE specialists ecruising.travel are offering a choice of $1000 per cabin on board spending credit or a free stateroom upgrade on a 30-night fly/cruise /land package, which includes a 24-night cruise aboard the luxurious Azamara Journey, when you book by February 28.
Spend two nights in London at the St Ermins Hotel before the cruise departs on August 20 2014 with several overnight port visits across France including Nantes, Loire Valley, Bordeaux and St Jean De Luz.
There are comprehensive stays in Portugal and Spain as well as a day trip to Gibraltar. Azamara cruise itineraries are designed so all port visits are a minimum of 12-hours and up to 78-hours to ensure guests have adequate time on-shore to experience local cultures and history.
The journey ends with two nights in Barcelona before flying back to Australia, via Dubai.
Azamara Club Cruises provides you with unparalleled service, the finest dining at sea, a spa and wellness centre, exceptional value including gratuities included in your fare and complimentary amenities .
This elegant mid-sized ship has six distinctive dining options to suit all tastes, including two specialty dining restaurants Aqualina - known for its Mediterranean style seafood - Prime C steakhouse - just to name a few.
The itinerary is now priced from $11,899 (was $18,889) per person and includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth with Emirates, 24-nights cruise accommodation including all main meals, unlimited bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas as well as standard alcoholic beverages throughout the cruise, shuttle services to and from ports (where available), one complimentary AzAmazing Evening Event, a two night stopover at Raffles Hotel in Dubai, four nights deluxe hotel accommodation in London and Barcelona, a Barcelona City Sightseeing tour,  transfers in Dubai and the UK and port charges and government taxes.
For more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or visit www.ecruising.travel

Around the world with Princess Cruises

Sail to the world's most exotic destinations and only unpack once with the trip of a life time - a 104-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney sailing to 27 countries on board Sea Princess, now available with great incentives from cruise specialist ecruising.travel .

Ecruising is offering up to $4000 on-board credit per cabin for passengers who have travelled on a Princess Cruise before and up to $2000 for non-past passengers as a bonus to book this once in a lifetime cruise.


Departing Sydney Harbour on May 22, 2015 you will board your home away from home to travel across southern Australia up to Sri Lanka before cruising to the Middle East and visiting Dubai in the UAE, Oman, Jordan and Egypt.


After traversing the Suez Canal the next stops are Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, England and Ireland. From there continue onto Iceland, New York and head south to the South American destinations of Curacao, Colombia, Panama, Ecuador, Peru and Easter Island in Chile.
Your final destinations are French Polynesia, American Samoa and New Zealand before sailing into Sydney Harbour.

Sea Princess offers guests The Sanctuary, a secluded oasis exclusively for adults. The ship is known in the fleet for being a large ship with a small-ship intimacy, allowing passengers a relaxing experience on-board. Whether you love activity and entertainment or prefer relaxing days at sea, you'll be spoilt for choice with the many activities and facilities on board including theatres, bars and lounges, the lotus spa and fitness centre, movies under the stars just to name a few.

The ship also offers a variety of dining experiences including traditional, anytime, casual and speciality- allowing passengers more freedom and flexibility, as well as a 24-hour bistro.

The cruise is priced from only $19,649 per person twin share for an inside cabin and includes 104 nights cruise accommodation with all main meals and entertainment on board Sea Princess.

For more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or visit www.ecruising.travel

Sydney to Hong Kong on board P&O World Cruises’ Aurora

P&O Aurora

WHEN it comes to value for money it's very hard to beat a 22-night fly/cruise/stay package from Sydney to Hong Kong on board P&O World Cruises' Aurora departing on February 16, 2014 not to mention the extra UKP150 on board credit per person now available through ecruising.travel

Passengers can save from $2300 per person upwards when the package is booked by November 22.

The new price of $2429 includes a 20- night cruise with all main meals and entertainment, two nights at the Marco Polo hotel in Hong Kong and return air fares to Sydney.

On the way north Aurora spends a day in Brisbane and another in the Whitsunday Islands before a few days at sea on the way to Manila. Next stop is China's most exciting city Shanghai, then the resort island of Xiamen before arriving in Hong Kong with another night on board before disembarking.

Whilst at sea Aurora has plenty to keep you entertained with a cinema, 600-seat show lounge, casino, pools and Jacuzzis, golf simulator, business centre and library.

Wining and dining is catered for by a 24-hour bistro, and two main restaurants including a deck café, buffet and chocolate shop all serviced by a choice of 12 bars.

There are more P&O World Cruise Asian voyages available with great discounts, for more information contact ecruising.travel on 1300 369 848 or check-out www.ecruising.travel

Exclusive Australian Cruise: Murray Princess meets Cunard Queen

Murray Princess

A unique journey around southern Australia by rail on the Indian Pacific, cruising the Murray River on the Murray Princess paddlewheel and four nights sailing from Adelaide to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2 is now available from cruise specialists ecruising.travel

The adventure begins on March 5, 2014, with two days travelling from Sydney to Adelaide in Gold Class on the Indian Pacific, including all meals and beverages as well as a whistle stop tour of Broken Hill.

After disembarking the train you will have a night in Adelaide before travelling to the historic riverside town of Mannum to board the PS Murray Princess, an elegant inland paddlewheeler purpose-built for the Murray River.

Cruising downstream from Mannum you will moor at Mundarra with its active nocturnal wildlife for entertainment and a tour of historic Murray Bridge the next morning. The vessel then travels up-river through massive river gorges and past 90-metre cliffs before stopping at River View Lodge where a smaller vessel departs on a backwater wildlife cruise.

Then there's a coach back to Adelaide to join the elegant Queen Mary 2 and spend four nights sailing back to Sydney. Enjoy the luxurious Cunard five star services with gourmet meals, numerous lounges and bars and endless activities on board.

ecruising is selling this exclusive package from $3309 per person, which includes meals, beverages and gold class accommodation aboard the Indian Pacific, one nights accommodation at the Sebel Playford Adelaide, three nights' accommodation with meals on the PS Murray Princess, four nights' accommodation and all meals on the Queen Mary 2, transfers, port charges and government taxes.

For more information on the ship and itinerary contact ecruising.travel on 1300 369 848 or check-out www.ecruising.travel

New England “Features of the Fall” cruise tour - exclusive features

THE exclusive 36-night Canada and New England "Features of the Fall" cruise tour has just been released by cruise specialists ecruising.travel with special prices for the September 14, 2014 departure and a free 15-minute "New York Tour" by helicopter and a night time helicopter flight over the Las Vegas strip if you book before December 31, 2013.
 
Fly from Australia to Las Vegas for three nights Mandarin Oriental before flying to New York to explora the city that never sleeps. You will have four days to take in a show in Broadway, hit the shops on 5^th Avenue and visit the numerous tourist sights the city is so famous for.
 
At Cape Liberty embark on your Celebrity Summit vessel for a 14-night round trip cruise which includes port visits to Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
 
The escorted touring component begins after the cruise with extensive sightseeing during two weeks travelling to Massachusetts, Vermont, Quebec, Ontario and Michigan before arriving at your final destination of Chicago. Highlights include visiting Morse farm,  a cruise on Lake Champlain, getting up close and personal with Niagara Falls onboard the "Maid of the Mist" and much more.
 
Now priced from $11,449 (was $20,089) per person twin share it includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, 15-nights fully escorted tour including hotel accommodation,  daily breakfast, transportation, all sight-seeing and entrance fees with a tour director, three nights' accommodation in Las Vegas, four nights at the Grand Hyatt New York, 14 nights cruise accommodation with all meals on board plus a complimentary bottle of champagne and chocolate coated strawberries, entertainment and on-board gratuities, transfers and port charges and government taxes.

 

For departures from Adelaide the tour is priced from $11,749 and for Perth passengers from $11,949 per person twin share.
 
The tour is limited to 50 guests, to reserve your place now contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or check out www.ecruising.travel

 

Double cruise for double fun aboard Brilliance of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas

Brilliance of the Seas

A great value 32-night fly/cruise package involving two Royal Caribbean ships visiting Canada, New England, the Caribbean and North America costing from just $6539 per person is now available through cruise specialists' ecruising.travel when purchased before November 29.

The cruising starts in Boston on October 19, 2014, and the price includes the first seven night roundtrip cruise from Boston, a 14 night cruise from Boston to Florida, return economy class airfares from Australia, three nights at the Boston Marriot Long Wharf Hotel and four nights in both the Renaissance Hotel57 New York and Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club and Lodge Orlando, a round of golf in Orlando, a 15 minute New Yorker helicopter tour along with meals and entertainment on board the ships and airport transfers.

After leaving Boston aboard Brilliance of the Seas the voyage makes stops in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Saint John, Brunswick and Bar Harbor and Portland in Maine before returning to Boston to join Explorer of the Seas.

Explorer makes several port calls in the Caribbean including St Maarten, Antigua, St Lucia, Barbados, Curacao, Bonaire and Aruba before disembarkation in Port Canaveral in Florida.

The ships have a comprehensive selection of restaurants, cafes, grills, bars and lounges, a rock climbing wall, golf simulator and a nine-hole miniature golf course, a full size basketball court and much more to fill your days at sea.

For more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or visit www.ecruising.travel

Sapphire Princess cruise to unsual destinations in Asia

THE opportunity to visit fascinating and rarely visited ports like Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei, Nha Trang in Vietnam and Sihanoukville in Cambodia is part of an exciting 21-night cruise from Singapore now being sold through ecruising.travel

The voyage aboard Sapphire Princess departs on November 27 2014 and also makes calls in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Ko Samui and Phuket in Thailand, Bali, Port Kelang and Penang in Malaysia before returning to Singapore.

The stop at Sihanoukville can include a visit to the legendary Angkor Wat Temples, whilst the stop to Port Kelang provides time to take advantage of Kuala Lumpur's fantastic shopping value.

Priced from $4699 the packages also includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, airport transfers and two nights at the luxurious Shangri-La hotel in Singapore.

Renowned for its on-board service, Sapphire Princess offers you everything you could need for a relaxing, rejuvenating retreat, including a wide variety of freshly prepared cuisine and innovative experiences and facilities.

Facilities on board include a wine and caviar bar, 24-hour buffet/bistro, Specialty restaurants , theatre, casino, swimming pools, the Lotus spa, gym and fitness area and a range of sporting activities.

More information from ecruising.travel on 1300 369 848 or check-out www.ecruising.travel

 

Great deals from ecruising.travel

Hi Cruisers,

What a week, can you believe what happened yesterday in Canberra, one good thing to come out of it, The Australian dollar has risen today!

Mekong Magic has sold like hot cakes in the last week and we now only have one Superior cabin left! Better get in quick if you want it - call Ian on 1300 369 848 or click here for details.

Coast to Coast has also sold well with only a few cabins left, it's a great holiday and an amazing price, $181.00 a day for just about everything, I'd say never to be repeated in fact! Click here for details.

Have you got plans for September yet? If not - join Dawn Princess from Rome to Sydney on this 39 night package. Sailing 4 September 2013, you'll begin with a 2 night stay at the Sofitel Rome before joining Dawn Princess on a 37 night voyage as she returns to Australia. You'll cruise to Livorno in Italy followed by Cannes, Barcelona, Marseille & Malta before leaving Europe and transiting the Suez Canal.

You'll then spend a day in Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt and then Aqaba (Petra) in Jordan. Salalah in Oman is next as you leave the Middle East on the way to Asia. Calling in on the Sub-Continent, you'll visit Mumbai in India as well as Colombo in Sri Lanka. Closer to home, you'll stop at Kuala Lumpur and finally Darwin before disembarking in Sydney. Lots of great ports and plenty of sea days as well! All from $5,699.00 for an inside or $8,049.00 for an oceanview! Click here for details

The ultra exclusive SeaDream II will be in Asia this year and they've announced plans for a very special excursion to visit the ancient temples of Bagan in Myanmar (Burma). This 18 night package sails from Phuket 8 Dec 2013, but first you'll have a 3 night stay at the amazing Banyan Tree before boarding your 'Yacht' for 13 nights of luxury and adventure.

Being a small ship (just 4,260grt and 100 passengers) you'll visit some unique ports such as Lanta Yai & Racha Yai Islands in Thailand and Pila Kyun Island in the Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar before you arrive in Yangon (Rangoon) for a 3 day call. After breakfast on the second day, you'll be taken to the airport for a short flight to Bagan.

Bagan was one of the first capitals of an ancient Burmese empire and today is one of the world's major
heritage sites. With thousands of pagodas and temples dating back more than 1,500 years, ancient Bagan
rivals the temples of Angkor and is one of Southeast Asia's most memorable sights.

You'll see numerous temples & pagodas, visit a local village and even enjoy a short ride by local horse & cart at sunset to see the Sunset Temple! You'll spend the night at Aureum Palace Hotel before returning to Yangon & SeaDream II. You'll then cruise to Thahtay Kyu, the Similan Islands, Phi Phi Don Island, Langkawi & Pangkor Island before disembarking in Singapore for a 2 night stay at the iconic Raffles Hotel. Oceanview from $12,459.00. Remember - 'It's Yachting not Cruising'! Click here for details

Cruising onboard True North is another unforgettable experience and a great way to get a taste of the True North style is with this 8 night cruise from Adelaide departing 15 January 2014. After being collected from your accommodation, you'll be driven to the famed McLaren Valley wine region where you'll spend the morning visiting art galleries & local farmers markets and of course wine-tasting followed by a gourmet lunch. Then you will have a scenic drive to meet the ship for welcome cocktails as you cruise to Kangaroo Island and beyond.

Your cruise will take you to some amazing places both on and off shore. You can dive with Great White Sharks (optional!), explore the Gambier Islands, swim with giant southern blue-fin tuna, visit Port Lincoln's commercial fishing industry, eat the famous Coffin Bay oysters (in Coffin Bay of course) plus any number of included activities along the way. After disembarking in Ceduna, you'll be flown back to Adelaide by light aircraft for the conclusion of your adventure. A truly unforgettable experience from $6,999.00! Click here for details

Variety Cruises offers a range of unique cruises around Europe on board their fleet of small vessels. Experience it for yourself with this 10 night Classical Greece package departing from Athens 25 April 2014. As well as a 3 night stay at the Royal Olympic Hotel, you'll enjoy a 7 night cruise on the 55 metre long, 46 passenger Motor Yacht Harmony V.

You'll cruise to Kea, Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Kythira, Monemvasia, Nafplion & Hydra before disembarking back in Athens. Given the intimate nature of the ship and the fact that there is such a small number of people on board, you get to experience the local cultures in a way that you never would with a floating resort ship! Package including flights with Emirates from $5,779.00! Click here for details

Seabourn is bringing Legend to Asia later this year and here's a great way to take advantage of the repositioning cruise savings! This 22 night package departs Athens 20 October 2013 and begins with 2 nights at the Royal Olympic before you join Seabourn Legend on an 18 night cruise to Dubai.

After Transiting the Suez Canal, you'll visit Hurghada in Egypt and Aqaba in Jordan. Next you'll spend 2 days in Safaga so you can visit Luxor and the Valley the Kings. Next, you'll spend some time at sea on your way to Salalah & Khsab in Oman before you arrive in Dubai for a 2 night stay at Raffles before your flight home. True indulgence from $6,999.00 for an oceanview suite or $7,799.00 for a balcony suite! Click here for details

Holland America's ms Prinsendam is heading for the Black Sea & the Aegean in October and this looks to be one not to be missed! This 28 night package onboard the former Seabourn Sun & Royal Viking Sun begins in Athens with 2 nights accommodation before you head off to Volos in Greece then through the Bosphorus into the Back Sea to Sinop in Turkey, Sochi in Russia, Sevastopol in the Ukraine, Constanta in Romania & Nessebur in Bulgaria.

Next you'll have an overnight call in Istanbul, back to Athens and on to Dubrovnik in Croatia. Then you're off to Corfu, Katakolon, Santorini & Rhodes in Greece as well as Kusadasi in Turkey. A visit to Mykonos is followed by a further stop in Istanbul and Lesbos culminating in 2 nights alongside in Athens before your flight home. Oceanview from $6,729.00, Deluxe veranda from $9,559.00! Click here for details

We've got more great seniors specials on Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas. This particular 33 night Sydney roundtrip departs 24 October 2013 and showcases the best of cruising Australia and New Zealand. You'll head north to Brisbane, Airlie Beach & Darwin before making a stop in Bali. Sailing south, you'll stop at Port Headland, Geraldton & Fremantle.

Eastbound and you'll cruise to Esperance, Adelaide & Melbourne before crossing the Tasman to Milford, Dusky & Doubtful Sounds, Dunedin, Akaroa Wellington and finally Picton before returning to Sydney. A comprehensive month or so from just $3,689.00 for an inside, $4,449.00 for an oceanview or $6,789.00 for a balcony! Click here for details

For a different 'Down Under' perspective, join Celebrity Solstice & the Indian Pacific on this 25 night package departing 3 February 2014. You'll fly to Auckland where you'll have 2 nights at the Stamford Plaza before joining Solstice for an 18 night cruise to Fremantle. After calling in at the Bay of Islands, you'll also stop at Akaroa, Dunedin & cruise Fjordland National Park.

Back over to Australia and you'll visit Melbourne, Adelaide & Esperance before disembarking in Fremantle where you'll have 2 nights at the Esplanade Hotel. Making your way to Perth railway station, you'll then board the famous Indian Pacific for a 3 night journey across the country to Sydney travelling in the newly upgraded Gold Class which now includes all beverages as well as en-route 'Off Train Excursions' at Kalgoorlie, Adelaide & Broken Hill on the way to Sydney. Insides from $4,469.00 or verandas from $5,279.00 Click here for details

Sun Princess will be cruising to Asia from Fremantle in September and we've got some great last minute fares on this 26 night cruise departing 3 September 2013. You'l head up to Bali, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Phuket, Singapore, Saigon, Sihanoukville (Angkor Wat, Cambodia), Bangkok, Koh Samui & Lombok before returning to Fremantle. A great way to warm up after winter! Insides from $3,269.00, oceanview from $3,959.00 or balconies from $5,439.00! Click here for details

Brett & the ecruising team

Cruise deal: Spain to Vegas with eCruising.travel

SAVINGS of up to $5000 per person are now available through ecruising.travel on a 33-night fly/cruise/stay package, which includes a cruise on board Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas from Spain to Florida.

The itinerary begins in Barcelona with three night's pre-cruise accommodation at the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel before boarding Liberty of the Seas on October 19 for a 25- night cruise to Florida.

The cruise visits various cities in France, Italy, Spain and The Canary Islands before crossing the Atlantic to the U.S. and onwards to Belize City, Belize and Cozumel in Mexico before reaching your final destination of Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

The package also includes two nights' accommodation at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort and a three night stopover at the Las Vegas Hotel before heading back to Australia.

As an added bonus book by August 30 and receive a free night time helicopter flight over Las Vegas.

Now priced from $5999 per person twin share the offer also includes return economy airfares from Sydney, Melbourne and or Brisbane, a Barcelona City Sightseeing pass, 25 nights cruise accommodation with all meals and entertainment, plus use of the swimming pools, spas and sauna. Other facilities on Liberty of the Seas include the Casino Royale, a rock climbing wall, nine-hole miniature golf course, a full sized boxing ring, sports court and an ice skating rink.

Transfers, air taxes and port charges are also included in the price. Prices start from $6299 per person from Adelaide and $6399 per person from Perth.

More information from ecruising.travel on 1300 369 848 or check-out www.ecruising.travel

ecruising.travel - Royal Caribbean WOW Sale

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Sail Coast to Coast aboard Norwegian Jewel with ecruising.travel

Cruise specialist ecruising.travel has a new 37-night cruise itinerary for 2013 which takes in Alaska, North America and the Panama Canal on the Norwegian Jewel from Seattle to New Orleans, with discounted prices of up to 50 per cent for last minute bookings before 30 June 2013.

Departing on September 12, you will have a two-day stay in Seattle at the Fairmont Olympic hotel before boarding  the Norwegian Jewel  for a 29-night cruise through Alaska, Canada, California, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama Canal and Colombia with the final destination of New Orleans, Louisiana, for three nights at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.

The itinerary finishes with three nights in Las Vegas to try your hand at the tables or take in a show before flying back to Australia.

Now priced from $6169 (was $14,469) per person twin share, from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Adelaide from $6419 and Perth from $6669 , the package includes return economy airfares, 29 nights cruise accommodation with all meals, entertainment, on board gratuities, two nights hotel accommodation at the Fairmont Olympic in Seattle, three nights hotel accommodation at each the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel and the Las Vegas Hotel and transfers.

For a full list of inclusions and reservations, visit www.ecruising.travel   or call 1300 369 848

Holland America Line Summer Sale

Fly Free with Celebrity Cruises

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Hi Cruisers,

Cruise New Zealand in a premium Veranda, Concierge Class or Aqua Class stateroom and receive free return flights~ from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney.

For a limited time only, when you book a selected Celebrity Solstice cruise to New Zealand in the summer 2013-2014 season, you'll receive a free pre- or post-cruise flight to or from Auckland. This is your chance to enjoy New Zealand and take in some of the region's rich scenic views from your private veranda, as very few ever will.

Sale features:
- Offer is valid until 31 July 2013
- Book a selected Celebrity Solstice New Zealand cruise in a premium Veranda, Concierge Class or AquaClass and receive free return flights!
- Strictly for new individual bookings only made within the sale period

BOOK NOW! Free Call 1300 369 848

Keep Cruising,
Jay & the ecruising team

Southampton to Sydney aboard P&O Arcadia

LOOKING for some time out from the children or grandkids, cruise specialists ecruising.travel has the perfect 48-night package on board the elegant adult only Arcadia ship on a cruise from Southampton to Sydney which has been discounted by up to 52 per cent per person.

Departing on January 8, 2014 the ship calls at Azores in the North Atlantic Ocean on the way to Bridgetown and Willemstad in the Caribbean before transiting the Panama Canal to Guatemala. After visits to San Diego and Los Angeles Arcadia then sails for Papeete and Bora Bora in French Polynesia on the way to the Fijian capital Suva. There are calls at Bay of Islands and Auckland in New Zealand before disembarking in Sydney on February 25.

There is plenty of time at sea to relax and enjoy more than 13 different lounges, bars, pubs and restaurants- including the renowned Ocean Grill Marco Pierre White restaurant. There are a variety of entertainment venues to experience such as "The Screening Room" a 30-seat cinema, "The Globe" with live music and comedy acts as well the casino, three tier showroom, art and photo gallery and much more.

The itinerary is available from $6669 per person twin share from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, from $6869 from Adelaide and from Perth is priced from $6969.

The price includes one-way economy airfare from Australia to London, two nights' accommodation at St Ermins Hotel in London, a London sightseeing pass, 46-nights cruise accommodation with all meals, on board entertainment, private transfers and port and government charges. Passengers can upgrade their accommodation to stay at the Savoy Hotel in London from an extra $330 per person.

The package is for sale until January 3, 2014 unless sold out, for more details check out www.ecruising.travel or call 1300-369-848

Celebrity Local Solstice Sale

Hi Cruisers,

We are very pleased to announce Celebrity's Local Solstice sale which is offering up to US$300 onboard credit plus 50% reduced deposit. Hurry though, as the deal runs for one week only and finishes on 11 May 2013. Offer is available for Celebrity Solstice Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific itineraries of 5 nights or longer departing between October 2013 and April 2014. Please find below a summary of the upcoming Celebrity Local Solstice sale.



Sale features:

- On sale from Sunday 5 May until Saturday 11 May 2013
- Offer consists of an Onboard Credit & 50% reduced deposit
- Cruise around Australia, New Zealand or to South Pacific on Celebrity Solstice.

(Departing between October 2013 and April 2014)

- Strictly for new individual bookings only made within the sale period

BOOK NOW! Free Call 1300 369 848

Keep Cruising,

Jay & the ecruising team

Royal Caribbean Cruise Deal - Flash flagship sale offers up to $200 onboard credit and 50 per cent reduced deposit

Sometimes it pays to stay a little longer.  For just one week from 7-13 April, Royal Caribbean is holding its Flagship Sale which not only offers guests up to US$200 onboard credit but also a 50% reduced deposit price – with guests receiving more onboard credit for cruises 12 nights and over.

OFFER DETAILS:  Available for next summer's Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises departing between September 2013 and April 2014, the Flagship Sale offers US$100 onboard credit for any cruise between 5-11 nights.  And for cruises 12 nights and over, guests will receive double the onboard credit, US$200 per stateroom.  All bookings will receive a 50% reduced deposit.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: This offer is valid for new individual bookings only for Royal Caribbean International Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific cruises departing between September 2013 and April 2014.  New Bookings must be made between Sunday 7 April and Saturday 13 April 2013 and have the required deposit paid no later than 5:00pm local time (Sydney) on Friday 19 April 2013.  Further terms and conditions apply.

LEAD FARE:

What: 7-night Tasmania cruise onboard Rhapsody of the Seas departing roundtrip from Sydney.  Ports of call include:  Melbourne, Burnie and Hobart.

When: Departing 12 December 2013

Lead fare: Prices start from $895*per person with US$100 onboard credit

What: 14-night New Zealand & South Pacific cruise onboard Voyager of the Seas departing roundtrip Sydney. Ports of call include: Nouméa, New Caledonia; Lautoka, Fiji; Auckland, New Zealand; Tauranga, New Zealand; and Wellington, New Zealand.

When: Departing 9 November 2013

Lead fare: Prices start from $1,595* per person with US$200 onboard credit

What: 7-night Tasmania cruise onboard Radiance of the Seas departing roundtrip from Sydney. Ports of call include: Newcastle, Hobart and Melbourne.
When: Departing 27 January 2014

Lead fare: Prices start from $1095* per person with US$100 onboard credit.

* Prices are per person in Australian Dollars, based on double occupancy and inclusive of all taxes, fees and onboard gratuities. Prices are correct as at 25-Mar-13 and are subject to change at any time without notice.

 
 

 

South American Cruise Tour aboard Princess Cruise's Golden Princess

CRUISE specialist ecruising.travel has released an exclusive South American fly/cruise/tour package - a 30-night itinerary which includes a 17- night cruise aboard Princess Cruise's Golden Princess from Valparaiso in Chile to Los Angeles.

The Myths, Gods and Machu Picchu tour departs Sydney on March 5, 2014, for two nights in Santiago, Chile, before travelling to Cusco, Machu Picchu by train and Lima. Enjoy all the famous and popular sights of each city for eight days before boarding your ship.

You then visit La Serenca in Chile, Pisco and Lima in Peru then onwards to Punta Arenas in Costa Rica, San Juan Del Sur in Nicaragua and Cabo San Lucas in Mexico before reaching your final destination of Los Angeles, USA.

Spend your final three nights exploring L.A's beaches, shopping districts and entertainment venues before flying back to Australia.

The itinerary includes tours in Santiago, Lima, Cusco plus two days at Machu Picchu.

Priced from $7599 per person twin share, the package also includes return air fares with Qantas from Sydney, 13 nights superior hotels including Grand Hyatt, Swissotel, Hilton and Aranwa Boutique Hotel, 17 nights cruise accommodation with all meals on board the Golden Princess, air and port taxes as well as all transfers.

For more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or check out www.ecruising.travel

 

Huge Savings on Basque Country to the Panama Canal Cruise Package

Celebrity Infinity

Big Savings On Transatlantic Cruise

SAVINGS of more than $6000 per person are now available through ecruising.travel on a 41-night voyage on a Celebrity Infinity trans-Atlantic crossing England to the U.S., plus an on-board credit of up to $900 if you book by April 10.

The complete air, land and sea package of 45 nights is now available from $6499 per person twin share and includes return economy air fares with Qantas from all capital cities as well as two nights’ pre-cruise at the St Ermins Hotel in London and two nights in San Diego at the Manchester Grand Hyatt before flying home.

The itinerary departs on October 10 with the cruise departing Harwich and making day visits to Le Havre (Paris) and La Rochelle in France, Bilbao, Vigo and Gijon in Spain before calling at Nassau in the Bahamas and Miami, Florida.

The ship then sails to Colombia and through the Panama Canal to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Mexico before arriving in San Diego.

The package also includes meals and entertainment aboard the luxurious Celebrity Infinity, plus use of the swimming pools, spas and sauna. Other facilities include fitness centre, extensive library, Fortunes casino, AquaSpa centre and much more.

Transfer, air taxes and port charges are included in the price.

More information from ecruising.travel on 1300 369 848 or check-out www.ecruising.travel