Seven Princess Cruises Ships Sail Alaska in 2015

Seven Princess Cruises' ships will sail Alaska's spectacular waters in 2015 as part of a diverse program offering Australians the opportunity to explore the best of the 49th state by land and sea.

Priced from $919*, Princess Cruises' 2015 Alaskan offerings include 125 departures calling at more than 14 ports on 10 itineraries ranging from seven-night Voyage of the Glacier cruises through to 10-night roundtrip Inside Passage voyages from San Francisco.

The 2015 program sees the 113,000-tonne Ruby Princess make her Alaska debut, joining sister ship Crown Princess to offer cruises from Seattle. Meanwhile the boutique 670-passenger Pacific Princess will sail on the line's signature Voyage of the Glaciers itineraries for the first time, offering an intimate cruise experience to complement the area's dramatic scenery. The ship joins Grand Princess, Star Princess and Coral Princess on this popular itinerary, which includes two glacier experiences. Rounding out the program, Golden Princess will take over Inside Passage sailings from San Francisco.

Seven-night Voyage of the Glaciers cruises all include a visit to the spectacular Glacier Bay and start from $919* per person twin share.

SeaDream your way into Monte Carlo's jetset

IF Monte Carlo conjures up images of multi-million dollar yachts and the rich and famous who indulge such playthings – and dabble at the legendary local Casino on the side –put yourself amongst it all aboard the mega motor-cruiser SeaDream II that sails from here for 7-nights to Rome's port of Civitavecchia on September 27 this year.

After boarding SeaDream early afternoon to a complimentary Champagne Welcome and checking into your stateroom – one of just 56 guest rooms aboard SeaDream II that carries a maximum 112 guests served by 95 crew – take-in your movie-setting surrounds from SeaDream's Top of the Yacht Bar or one of the many other onboard vantage points, before sailing that evening to a string of the dreamiest Mediterranean destinations.

You'll have whole days to explore ports and not leave until late evening from legendary St Tropez on the French Riviera, Calvi on Corsica which boasts some of the Mediterranean's finest beaches (and where Britain's Admiral Nelson lost his eye in battle,) and Portovenere in the heart of the fabled Cinque Terre… the "Five Lands" of Italy where spectacular villages cling perilously to the rugged coast on this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are also days at Portoferraio on idyllic Elba, picturesque Bastia on Corsica and colourful little Porto Santo Stefano in Italy.

This dream-like holiday is priced from US$5026pp twin-share – including all SeaDream II's celebrated 5-star dining, wines with lunch and dinner, drinks from the open bars, sail and power water-sports in ports where permitted, gratuities and port charges and taxes… so you'll have virtually little-need for wallet or purse for the whole week.

For full details see travel agents or visit www.seadream.com

Sail the Mediterranean aboard legendary Sea Cloud windjammer

Sea Cloud Cruises is offering savings of EUR 1,800 per person on a 14 night Mediterranean voyage aboard its 64-guest windjammer - Sea Cloud - departing 26 April 2014 from Palma de Mallorca, Spain to Kusadasi (Izmir), Turkey.

Highlights include the pristine Balearic island of Menorca and the Tunisian ports of La Goulette (Tunis), where guests can visit the medina, souks and the ancient site of Carthage, and Sousse – gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kairouan. From there, Sea Cloud will journey to La Valletta, Malta and then the Greek islands of Kefalonia, Syros and Patmos - a pilgrimage site for Greek Orthodox Christians, where guests can visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of St John.

Cruise-only fares for a guaranteed double cabin start from EUR 4,495* per person. This includes all meals, from early breakfast to the exquisite four-course dinner menu and five course gala dinners, and drinks including carefully selected wines and beers during lunch and dinner, and a welcoming bottle of Champagne in each cabin.

Sea Cloud made her debut in 1931 and was widely regarded as the most magnificent sailing yacht in the world. Many features of the legendary windjammer are preserved in the luxurious style of the 1930's, creating a unique and impressive backdrop for any voyage.

*Excursions are not included in the cruise-only fare, but can be booked in advance as a package.

For more information on Sea Cloud Cruises and the various sailing adventures on offer please contact Sales Activation Marketing (Sea Cloud Cruises representative for Australia/New Zealand) on toll free 1300 583 5721300 583 5721300 583 5721300 583 572 (Australia) or info@seacloud.com or visit http://www.seacloud.com/en/

 

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Meander through Iceland and Greenland with Silversea

 

Sail from Reykjavik to Southampton on this 19-day voyage on board Silversea's Silver Cloud.

Silver Cloud's voyage provides guests with a rare opportunity to experience some of the world's most remote destinations, including the unique natural landscapes of Prince Christian Sound, rugged Irish coastlines and the pristine waters of Iceland.

Departing Reykjavik (Iceland) on 13 August, 2014, Silver Cloud will navigate the Prince Christian Sound, where guests will be awed by steep mountains and dramatic glaciers. Silver Cloud will then visit a number of picturesque towns and cities in Greenland, including Nuuk and Qaqortoq, with an overnight stay in Nanortalik, before voyaging back to Icelandic waters. Ports of call include Heimaey and Djupivogur in Iceland, before Silver Cloud sails to Stornoway in Scotland. Taking the scenic route, guests will visit Belfast, Dublin and Waterford in Ireland, followed by the peninsula of Cornwall, with guests disembarking in Southampton on 1 September, 2014.

Prices are per person starting from AU$11,779 in a Vista Suite double occupancy. Silversea's fares include all-suite accommodation with butler service; gourmet meals with menus designed by Relais & Châteaux; complimentary wines, Champagne and spirits served throughout the ships; and all gratuities.

This voyage is subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

For more information, contact your travel professional or Silversea Cruises on +61 2 9255 0600 or 1300 306 8721300 306 872 or visit www.silversea.com

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Royal Caribbean & Celebrity Cruises Deals

Celebrity Cruises Invites Guests to "Pick Your Perk"!

Celebrity Cruises launches a new promotion, offering guests the choice of four great cruise perks

In March, Celebrity Cruises is giving guests their choice of bonus addition on their cruise bookings with the 'Pick Your Perk' promotion.*

Valid until 31st March 2014, guests who make a new booking in an Oceanview stateroom, Balcony stateroom, Concierge Class, Aqua Class or Suite on selected Celebrity Cruises world-wide voyages of four nights or longer can choose one of the following complimentary inclusions*:

·   Free classic beverage package for two
·   Free gratuities for two
·   Up to US$300 onboard credit
·   Up to AU$600 Air Savings

when flights are booked through Choice Air (Australian residents only)

This promotion is applicable to selected Celebrity worldwide cruises throughout the fleet of luxuriously modern ships including Celebrity Century, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Summit, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Reflection and Celebrity Silhouette. These world class ships sail to incredible destinations such as the South Pacific, South America, Hawaii, Europe, the Caribbean, Australia, Alaska and Asia. This offer applies to more than 300 sought after itineraries!

Guests can take advantage of this offer onboard Australia's two highest rated superliners with these deals**:

Celebrity Century South Australia cruise from $1,199 per person in an Oceanview stateroom. Departing Sydney 11th November 2014, this cruise takes in the picturesque Australian ports of Melbourne, Adelaide and Port Lincoln - famous for their stunning views and premium food and wine offerings.

This offer is combinable with the Celebrity Century 'Farewell Promotion'- guests who make a new booking before 31st March on any Celebrity Century voyage departing between April 2014 and April 2015 are also entitled to receive a bonus Onboard Credit valued from US$50 per stateroom for an Oceanview stateroom up to US$200 for suites. ***

Celebrity Solstice South Pacific cruise from $1,799 per person in an Oceanview stateroom. Departing Sydney 18th January 2015, this cruise allows guests to explore the tropical South Pacific islands of Lifou, Noumea, the Isle of Pines and Mystery Island.

For more information or to book, visit celebritycruises.com.au, call 1800 754 500, visit your local your travel agent. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/celebritycruisesausnz.

*Subject to availability and conditions apply. Offer valid on new bookings from 1st – 31st March 2014 on selected cruises. One choice of inclusion per cruise booking only. Cruises on Celebrity Xpedition & Trans-Pacific & Trans-Atlantic cruises are excluded from offer. Air savings offer available to Australian residents only. Guests must quote the relevant promotional code at the time of booking to redeem their chosen inclusion: Free classic beverage package: PYPB; Up to US$300 onboard credit: PYPO; Free gratuities for two: PYPG; Up to $600 Air Savings: PYPA. For full terms and conditions, visit: www.celebritycruises.com.au.

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***US$50 onboard credit applies to Oceanview staterooms and US$200 applies to suites. Terms and conditions apply. Promotion code must be quoted at time of booking for redemption: CNFAREWELLOB. For details visit: www.celebritycruises.com.au.

Scenic Tours presents new cruising destination for 2015: Bordeaux

Australian leader in Luxury European River Cruising, Scenic Tours introduce the new destination of Bordeaux to its cruise itinerary's for 2015.

Sailing Bordeaux's majestic waterways, Scenic Tours' new program offers unparalleled views of Gothic churches, tree-lined thoroughfares, 18th century merchant mansions and the historic Quartier Saint-Pierre. With no overnight sailing, the itineraries are designed to showcase the very best sites and experiences of Bordeaux on a leisurely sail across the regions' three most famous waterways.

Guests on the 2015 Bordeaux cruises will experience the culture of France's sleepy south travelling to the regions of Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Médoc and Graves, world renowned for producing premium wines from ancient Roman vineyard plantations, Bordeaux's picturesque ports and fascinating architecture, all set against the backdrop of the Atlantic ocean and the Pyrénéés mountains.

The World Heritage listed city of Bordeaux comes as one of many exciting new additions to Scenic Tours' France river cruising programs with new Scenic Enrich and Scenic FreeChoice experiences. Guests travelling to Bordeaux in 2015 will indulge in private soirée within a medieval Châteaux, explore the local villages and taste the region's culinary specialties and agricultural delights and the UNESCO World Heritage listed city of Blaye, on board the newest ship the Scenic Diamond cruising the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde Rivers.

Scenic Tours Bordeaux river cruises for 2015 feature the 12 day Bordeaux River cruise program from $6,935 per person twin share and can be combined with Scenic's other iconic French cruises, The Seine and The South of France.

Guests are encouraged to book now as Pre-release special offers will be ending upon full release of the Europe River Cruising Brochure.

For more information, visit www.scenictours.com.au.

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