Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Sunday, 23 June 2013
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
Friday, 21 June 2013
Silversea World Cruise 2015
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has opened the books on its World Cruise 2015.
This grandest of travel adventures will commence on 5 January 2015, when the elegant, all-suite Silver Whisper is set to embark on a 115-day epic voyage, encircling the world and embracing the cultures of five continents, 30 countries and 50 unique destinations.
Departing Los Angeles with no more than 382 guests on board, Silver Whisper will sail the warm waters of the South Pacific to explore the idyllic isles of French Polynesia, then head west to Australia, and north to the South China Sea. From there, the journey continues to Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and across the Indian Ocean to the Seychelles. Silver Whisper then traces a course to some of Africa's most intriguing destinations, including Mombasa, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Walvis Bay and Dakar. The voyage concludes with a leisurely Atlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale, highlighted by stopovers in the sunny Caribbean islands of St. Lucia, St. Bart's and Puerto Rico.
World Cruise 2015 offers travellers the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in local culture with late-night departures in eight ports, plus overnight calls in Papeete, Sydney, Fremantle, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Singapore, Mombasa, and Cape Town.
"This exceptional voyage has been crafted to appeal to luxury travel's most discerning clientele," said Karen Christensen, Silversea's General Manager and Director Sales and Marketing Australasia. "Our World Cruise guests will visit the most exotic places and fascinating cultures on Earth -- all while enjoying the pampering luxury of Silver Whisper."
Silversea is offering guests the option to extend their World Cruise by adding a pre-cruise Panama Canal voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles (17 days), or continue on board from Fort Lauderdale to New York (3 days) or Southampton (15 days).
A Host of Added-Value Amenities
Full World Cruise guests will enjoy a variety of special amenities, including a gala Bon Voyage reception, dinner and overnight stay at a luxury hotel, baggage valet service, transfers (between home, airport, and Silver Whisper), a US$4,000 onboard spending credit (per suite), complimentary laundry service, Internet package and commemorative gifts.
For guests sailing the full 115 days, there will also be two complimentary Silversea Experiences, including one in Walvis Bay, offering the rare opportunity to dine under the stars in the Namib Desert, plus three exclusive complimentary World Cruise shoreside events. These include an elegant cocktail reception and evening performance at Sydney Opera House, and a scenic journey by vintage train in Sri Lanka to explore the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, renowned for its conservancy work. Plus, guests will be treated to a tour of Cape Town's magnificent Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, followed by a visit to the historic Résidence de France for a sumptuous lunch set in its beautiful garden, with Table Mountain providing a stunning backdrop.
Guests will also have the chance to meet and mingle with distinguished destination experts, academics, journalists, diplomats and other specialists. Local entertainment, cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and regional specialties will provide further immersion in each global destination.
Fares for World Cruise 2015 start at AU$56,950 per person, based on double occupancy.
Click here to view the complete itinerary or visit Silversea.com/worldcruise2015.
For more information contact your preferred Travel Professional or Silversea Cruises on +61 2 9255 0600 or 1300 306 872 or visit www.silversea.com
About Silversea Cruises
Silversea Cruises, which is chaired by Manfredi Lefebvre d'Ovidio, is recognised as an innovator in the luxury cruise line industry, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper and Silver Spirit – all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the inclusion of the expedition ships Silver Explorer and Silver Galapagos (debuting late 2013), Silversea Cruises' itineraries encompass all seven continents and feature worldwide luxury cruises to both polar regions and over 500 fascinating destinations in between.
In Asia Pacific, Silversea has been voted "Best Luxury Small Ship Cruise Line" by Australia's Luxury Travel & Style Magazine every consecutive year from 2006 to 2012 and Silver Whisper or Silver Shadow have also won the Gold Award as Best Small Cruise Ship in each of those years. Silversea has won similar awards from readers of Australia's Cruise Passenger Magazine. In the US, Silversea has been voted "World's Best" by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (nine times) and Travel + Leisure (seven times), and awarded "Best Cruise Line for Luxury Small Ships" by Luxury Travel Advisor (2011).
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Sunday, 16 June 2013
Royal Caribbean cruise deals - Exciting Asia sailings, all for under $1,500!
Exploring Asia's exotic shores has never been more affordable. Royal Caribbean has three hot Asia sailings on offer, including itineraries to Japan, Singapore and a special repositioning cruise from Singapore to Sydney onboard Australia's largest ship, Voyager of the Seas. Please see below for full details and lead fares.
LEAD FARES:
1) What: 12-night All Japan Explorer Cruise calling at Toyama, Japan; Sapporo, Japan; Tokyo, Japan; Nagasaki, Japan and Busan, Republic of Korea onboard Voyager of the Seas
When: Departing roundtrip from Tianjin, China on 7 September 2013
Lead fare: Fares from $1,139 per person for an interior stateroom
2) What: 5-night Exotic Asia Cruise calling at Hong Kong, China; Ho Chi Minh , Vietnam; and Singapore onboard Mariner of the Seas.
When: Departing Hong Kong, 5 November 2013
Lead fare: Fares from $569 per person for an interior stateroom
3) What: 14-night Asia Repositioning Cruise calling at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Darwin, Australia; Brisbane, Australia; and Sydney, Australia onboard Voyager of the Seas.
When: Departing Singapore on 24 October 2013
Lead fare: Fares from $1,499 per person for an interior stateroom
Special Offer: Splash out on an Oceanview cabin on Voyager of the Seas' repositioning cruise from Singapore to Sydney and get a free upgrade to Balcony cabin. Fares start from $1,999 per person.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
All quoted fares are per person and include taxes and gratuities.
BOOKING: www.royalcaribbean.com.au or visit your local travel agent.
Friday, 14 June 2013
Thursday, 13 June 2013
The Duchess of Cambridge Names Royal Princess
In a spectacular ceremony in Southampton yesterday, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge named the new ship Royal Princess when she released a bottle of champagne that smashed against its hull.
Standing on the naming platform with the ship's Captain Tony Draper, The Duchess pronounced, "I name this ship Royal Princess. May God bless her and all who sail in her." She then cut the rope that sent a giant Nebuchadnezzar-size bottle of Moët & Chandon champagne toward the ship, officially welcoming Royal Princess into the fleet of Princess Cruises, one of the world's largest international cruise lines.
"We can think of no more fitting godmother for our magnificent new Royal Princess," Princess Cruises President and CEO Alan Buckelew said.
"Her Royal Highness is an inspiring ambassador for Britain - with whom Princess Cruises shares strong ties – and she is admired around the world for her style and grace. We're so honoured she accepted our invitation to become godmother to our new ship."
Inaugural berthing of Mariner of the Seas at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong
The Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong received Royal Caribbean International's cruise liner Mariner of the Seas last night (12 June), marking the maiden call to Hong Kong by the cruise ship. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) organised a ceremony featuring lion and dragon dances, and drum performances to welcome the more than 3,000 passengers.
Attending the welcome ceremony were Mr Philip Yung, Commissioner for Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR Government; Ms Daisy Lui, HKTB Deputy Executive Director; Mr Barry D Nassberg, Chairman of Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT); and Mr Chan Kam Foo, General Manager of shipping agent Wallem Shipping (HK) Ltd. A plaque and key ceremony was also held for the guests and captain of Mariner of the Seas.
Ms Daisy Lui also presented souvenirs to the first batch of the cruise ship's passengers to show them the hospitable culture of Hong Kong and to encourage them to fully experience Hong Kong, Asia's World City, during their stay.
Riding on the opportunities brought by the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the HKTB has been promoting Hong Kong's world-class cruise facilities and appeal as a cruise destination through different channels, with a view to strengthening the city's image as Asia's Cruise Hub and attracting international cruise companies to feature Hong Kong in their itineraries. In addition, the HKTB is working closely with the travel trade to develop new onshore excursions to enrich the experience of cruise passengers while they are in Hong Kong.
Event video can be downloaded via below link:
Photo captions:
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal 1:
Mr Philip Yung, Commissioner for Tourism of the Hong Kong SAR Government (third left), Ms Daisy Lui, HKTB Deputy Executive Director (third right), Mr Barry D Nassberg, WCT Chairman (second left), Mr Chan Kam Foo, General Manager of cruise agent Wallem Shipping (HK) Ltd (second right), and Dr Zinan Liu, Regional Vice President, Asia and Managing Director, China, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (far left) pose for a group photo with the first batch of passengers of Mariner of the Seas.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal 2:
Royal Caribbean International's Mariner of the Seas is the first cruise liner to officially berth at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. The HKTB arranged dragon and lion dances, and drum performances to welcome the passengers.
Website: DiscoverHongKong.com/au
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