Luxury Seabourn Quest voyage to Antarctica

Luxury Journey to the Seventh Continent

Cruise from colourful Valparaiso in Chile to the flamboyant Buenos Aires in Argentina on board the elegant  Seabourn Quest, part of a luxury expedition cruise package now available from cruise specialist ecruising.travel.

The voyage departs on December 20 and includes extensive scenic cruising through Reloncavi Sound, Gulf of Corcovado, Chilean Fjords, Amalia Glacier, Canal Sarmiento, Glacier Alley and Beagle Channel.

A highlight of this special cruise is the five day Antarctica experience, which consists of five planned Antarctica landings via Zodiacs that hold a maximum of 100 people. This ensures guests receive an up close and personal experience ashore exploring the spectacular landscape and wildlife.

On-shore visits will also be made at Puerto Mont, Castro and Punta Arenas in Chile, Ushuaia in Argentina, Grytviken in South Georgia and Montevideo in Uruguay. Whilst on board you can take part in special guest lectures, photography workshops and other exclusive amenities and activities to enhance your cruising experience.

The package also includes return economy air fares from Australia, three nights at the Ritz Carlton Santiago, three nights at the Alvear Palace Buenos Aires, 24 night Seabourn suite accommodation, all gourmet meals and complimentary open bar on board, Santiago and Buenos Aires city tours, air and port taxes as well as all airport transfers.

Prices start from $21,799 per person twin share for Sydney, Gold Coast and Perth passengers, from $22,129 from Adelaide and from $22,149 for Melbourne passengers. Prices are subject to change due to the airfare component of the package.

The voyage is on sale until February 28. For more details contact ecruising.travel on 1300-369-848 or visit www.ecruising.travel

Rock the Boat cruise with Molly Meldrum

 

 

Cruiseco, the leading supplier of cruising options in Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to announce the return of Rock the Boat which is scheduled to depart from Sydney on 12 October 2014 for its fourth consecutive year.

Amber Wilson, National Marketing Manager at Cruiseco, explains that music cruises are more popular than ever before.

"Due to overwhelming popularity, Rock the Boat 4 returns again in October this year, it and will feature the very best of Australian and international rock n' roll artists including our homegrown legend Molly Meldrum plus Daryl Braithwaite, The Angels and  many more, "says Wilson.

"Guests can enjoy music from the 50's, 60's right through to the 80's and 90's. There will be non-stop entertainment from live performances, daily dance lessons with expert dance instructors and the opportunity to meet and greet with artists."

"Rock the Boat will visit an array of exotic islands. With its beautiful white sandy beaches, the Isle of Pines is always a hit with our guests. We also port at Mystery Island which is uninhabited and is one of the most southern of the Vanuatu group," says Wilson.

Your rock n' roll cruise includes: nine nights aboard the luxurious Rhapsody of the Seas; all meals; entertainment; and gratuities; as well as port and government charges.

Prices start from $2,729 based on per person, twin share for an Interior Stateroom cabin.

Visit www.cruising.com.au or call (02) 9492 8520 for further information and to find details of your local Cruiseco agent.

 


 

 

 

 

 

Get On Board with Qantas Cruises, Powered by Cruise Guru

Qantas and Cruise Guru have today announced a partnership that will launch Qantas into the fast-growing cruise market.

Qantas customers can now book cruises online through Qantas.com, using the unique technology of Cruise Choice, powered by Cruise Guru.

The integration of cruising onto Qantas.com will allow Qantas to leverage the largest and fastest growing market in the travel industry, as well as one of the fastest growing cruise markets in the world*.

Unique to Qantas Cruises is the ability for customers to access to a full range of cruise lines and ships, with live cabin availability and prices, and instant confirmation.

Cruise Guru Joint Managing Director Justin Montgomery said that he was thrilled to be able to use Cruise Guru's unique technology to create new opportunities and services for the growing number of Australians choosing to holiday by cruise.

"With 17 international cruise lines, 162 ships and over 10,000 cruise itineraries, Cruise Choice technology leads the way for the Australian consumer. We are delighted to partner with Qantas to provide efficiently serviced and competitively priced cruise offers," he said. "This partnership also provides Qantas Frequent Flyers with new ways to earn Qantas Points," he added. "Qantas Frequent Flyers will be able to earn 1 point for every A$1 spent on any Qantas Cruise booking".

Qantas Cruises are available to book from tomorrow at qantas.com/cruises.

About Cruise Guru:

Cruise Guru is a specialist cruise website that offers a unique, one-stop shop for Australian cruise customers. Cruise Guru provides consumers with the best prices, the most up-to-date deals, a wealth of knowledge, unbiased experience and support, and the convenience of full live online booking for major cruiselines. Cruise Guru began operation in January 2012, and in just two years has revolutionized the cruise market with its unique technology and unrivalled service levels.

Cruise Guru is part of the Travel the World Pty Ltd group of companies, which has been involved in the cruising sector for over 30 years. It is 100% Australian owned and operated. The Cruise Guru team has a combined number of days at sea of well over 1,000, which ensures that the customer experiences expert service levels. 

Since Cruise Guru's Facebook page launched two years ago, it has grown to well over 60,000 active fans, making the Cruise Guru Facebook page the largest in the Australian retail cruise community, and giving fellow cruisers and new-to-cruise clients the ability to interact and discuss all things cruise.

Cruise Guru is the leader in the online cruise space offering the ability for consumers to book search, book and review over 17 different cruise lines 24/7.

About Cruise Choice

The technology that sits behind Cruise Guru and Qantas Cruises is Cruise Choice, a platform that opens up a gateway for the consumer to book their cruise holiday online, 24/7 with up-to-the-minute live pricing, and availability. With 17 international cruise lines, 162 ships and over 10,000 cruise itineraries, Cruise Choice technology leads the way for the Australian consumer. Cruise Choice allows the consumer to be in control of their cruise holiday from start to finish, with the ability to choose the latest specials and prices, cabin type, cabin number and confirm their cruise without lengthy delays or interference.  They see exactly what the cruise lines are seeing in the comfort of their own home.

*About the Australian Cruise Market

Cruising is becoming ever-more popular for Australian tourists. In 2011 the number of passengers grew by 34 per cent, and in 2012 they grew by an additional 11 per cent. This trend has been sustained over the past decade: with nearly 700 000 passengers in 2012, Australian cruising is now almost six times the size it was in 2002. Remarkably, the Australian cruising industry has now had eight consecutive years of double-digit growth, and growth is expected to continue.

*Cruise Lines International Association Australasian Cruise Industry Report 2012

Save on SeaDream Yacht Club's Northern Europe

EXPLORE the rich history and breathtaking landscapes and waterways of Northern Europe with boutique 5-star SeaDream Yacht Club this coming northern summer, including overnights in harbours along the Baltic coast, throughout the Norwegian fjords and in Russia's St Petersburg.

SeaDream will offer this region from June to August, with seven to 14-day voyages that start with 11-days from Hamburg to Stockholm on May 31; mega motor-cruiser SeaDream I will sail this itinerary that passes through the Kiel Canal, visits centres including Tallinn and Helsinki, St. Petersburg for 3-days/2-nights with such optional excursions as the Hermitage Museum or the renowned Jacobson Ballet School, and will have a night and a day at sea.

By contrast, SeaDream I is able to dock in locations larger ships cannot reach, and depending on itineraries chosen this can mean the quaint  islands of Saaremaa in Estonia and Finland's 6000-isle Aland archipelago.

Other itineraries can include Denmark, Germany, Norway, Poland and Sweden.  And on visits to Oslo there's a complimentary land excursion to the Hadeland Glassworks factory owned by SeaDream Yacht Club's founder, Mr Atle Brynstad.

Fares begin from US$4,124pp twin-share share including all 5-star dining, selected premium wines, spirits and beers from the open bars, wines with lunch and dinner, use of a 30-course golf simulator, fitness centre, power and sail water-sports (where permitted,) crew gratuities, and port and government charges.

Full details from travel agents or www.seadream.com

Azamara Club Cruises Earlybird Onboard Credit Sale

 

Azamara Club Cruises is offering guests even more value with its Onboard Credit sale.  Choose from a range of 36 cruises in Europe and Asia and enjoy US$1,000 of onboard credit to spend onboard or on shore excursions when booked by 31^st January 2014. 

The Onboard Credit sale offer is available on selected Europe cruises departing between April to November 2014 and selected Asia cruises departing between December 2014 to March 2015.

 

Azamara Club Cruises already feature a host of extra inclusions in the cruise fare – including beer, wines & spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, speciality teas & coffees, bottled water, shuttle buses and gratuities – which combined with this new onboard credit offer provides unbeatable value for money.

 

Lead Fare:

·         Nine-night Mediterranean sailing from Barcelona, Spain to Rome, Italy departing 18 October 2014 onboard Azamara Journey starts from AU$3,009 for a Club Interior stateroom.

·         13-night Asia sailing from Madras, India to Singapore departing 9 December 2014 onboard Azamara Quest starts from AU$3,859 for a Club Interior stateroom.

For more information, visit azamaraclubcruises.com, call 1800 754 500 or visit your local travel agent.

 

Terms & Conditions

US$1,000 Onboard Credit is valid for new bookings made between Wednesday 1 January and Friday 31 January 2014. Offer applies to select Azamara Club Cruises voyages departing in 2014/15: Azamara Journey; 12, 19, 27 May, 3, 13, 20 Sep, 4, 11, 18, 27 Oct, 6 Nov 2014 and on Azamara Quest; 11, 22, 30 Apr, 7, 15, 26, May, 21, 28 Jun, 5, 12, 27 Jul, 3, 10, Aug, 8, 15, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9, 22 Dec 2014, 5, 20 Jan, 3, 17 Feb, 5, 21 Mar 2015.  Offer is not combinable with any other restricted pricing or promotions.

Silversea Silver Suite offer on 2014 Mediterranean voyages

For a limited time only, Silversea Cruises is offering an exclusive Silver Suite fare on three 2014 Mediterranean voyages onboard its 540-guest flagship Silver Spirit. Those who book by 31 January 2014 can expect an even more refined Silversea experience in one of the vessel's luxurious Silver Suites.

Silver Suite fares start from AU$10,687 per person for a 14 day round trip voyage from Barcelona departing 5 May 2014. Guests will sail through stunning regions of France, Italy and Spain including Sete, Portofino, Rome and Ibiza. Guests will enjoy overnight stays in St Tropez, Monte Carlo and Livorno (Florence).

Karen Christensen, General Manager & Director of Sales/Marketing Australasia for Silversea says,

"The Silver Suites are a favourite among our Australasia market, providing these guests with the ultimate luxurious experience whilst on board Silversea."

Sophisticated in design and equipped to accommodate up to three guests, the Silver Suites feature a separate bedroom, dining and living room, a large teak veranda and a luxurious marble bathroom.

Each of these suites also features a Bang & Olufsen sound system and an Illy Espresso machine, ensuring guests feel as at home as possible. Guests also enjoy the usual signature Silversea suite indulgences, from butler service to a bar stocked with personal preferences. The Silver Suite's intuitive design allows for a truly smooth-sailing cruise experience in elegant, spacious surroundings.

Silver Suite exclusive fares are also available on a 17 day voyage departing 11 July 2014 from Venice to Istanbul via select Greek Islands, Croatia, Turkey and the Ukraine (fares from AU$15,047 per person) and a 14 day sailing from Istanbul to Venice, 29 August 2014 via Greece, the Montenegro and Croatia (fares from AU$13,594 per person).

Silversea's fares include all-suite accommodation with butler service; gourmet cuisine with menus designed by Relais & Châteaux; complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits served throughout the ship, and all gratuities.

For more information, contact your travel professional or Silversea Cruises on +61 2 9255 0600 or 1300 306 872 or visit www.silversea.com

Cruise Deals - Royal Caribbean International’s Clearance Sale!

To kick off the New Year, Royal Caribbean International is offering clearance deals on some fantastic upcoming 2014 sailings. Please see below and attached for full details, and contact me if you require any further information or images.

Royal Caribbean International Deal: Single Supplement Rates of 25%*

Royal Caribbean International is offering special single supplement rates of just 25% of the twin cruise fare (normally 100%) for 12 selected sailings in February and March to the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand onboard Rhapsody of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas.

Cruise onboard Rhapsody of the Seas departing Sydney 22^nd February 2014 and sailing to the South Pacific for 12-nights from just $1,559.*

A cruise is the perfect holiday for single travellers – revel in the peace and quiet of sailing the high seas or make a host of new friends onboard.

* Subject to availability and conditions apply. Price applies to lowest available interior stateroom. Offer applies to limited sailing dates only. For full terms and conditions see: royalcaribbean.com.au

Royal Caribbean International Deal: Fly to Sydney from $49 to Cruise*    

Cruising out of Sydney, one of the world's most beautiful harbours is not just for locals! Royal Caribbean International is offering return flights from just $49 per person from Brisbane, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Adelaide* to Sydney so that Aussies from further afield can be part of the action.

Offer applies to five South Pacific cruises in 2014:

·         Rhapsody of the Seas 10-night South Pacific Splendour sailing departing Sydney 1^st February - flights from $49

·         Rhapsody of the Seas 11-night Island Adventure sailing departing Sydney 11^th February - flights from $99

·         Voyager of the Seas 10-night Fijian Delight sailing departing Sydney 27^th February - flights from $49

·         Rhapsody of the Seas 10-night South Pacific Splendour sailing departing Sydney 18^th March - flights from $99

·         Rhapsody of the Seas 10-night South Pacific Splendour sailing departing Sydney 8^th April - flights from $99

*Reduced Air Supplement based on first two passengers only and available on selected stateroom upgrades. Subject to availability and conditions apply. Offer applies to limited sailing dates only. For full terms and conditions see: royalcaribbean.com.au

Royal Caribbean International Deal: Family Offer – Pay Only Taxes & Gratuities for 3^rd & 4^th Passengers*

Pay only taxes and gratuities for the 3^rd and 4^th passengers on seven selected Royal Caribbean International cruises in February 2014 onboard Rhapsody of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas! Prices start from $2,979* based on four passengers travelling together in the one stateroom – only $75 per person per night.

* From price applies to lowest available interior stateroom. Other Conditions apply. Subject to availability. For full terms and conditions see: royalcaribbean.com.au or royalcaribbean.co.nz.

For more information about Royal Caribbean International or to book a cruise visit royalcaribbean.com.au, call 1800 754 500 or contact your travel agent.

Royal Caribbean Newsflash: #InstaFilmFest

Everyone has until 12^th January to capture their "WOW moments" in 15 seconds of video footage to take part in the world's first Instagram film festival hosted by Royal Caribbean. To enter, simply upload your video to Instagram via the hashtag #InstaFilmFest. Finalists will have their film screened at a special VIP event where the winner will be announced. The winners are to be judged by a panel of social media and film experts: Lauren Bath, Pauly Vella, Tim Charody and David Farrier. The winner will take home a money can't buy spot on Royal Caribbean's innovative new ship Quantum of the Seas – complete with a host of first at sea experiences. 

*For full competition terms and conditions, visit: instafilmfestival.com.au

For more details, visit the InstaFilmFest microsite:      instafilmfestival.com.au