From
fine, elegant dining to casual, outdoor buffets – the choice is yours
on your next cruise.
The Continent!
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. Offering 70 itineraries aboard 6 ships, with 166 ports
of call, no other cruise line covers the Continent of Europe in its entirety
as does Holland America Line. From the Arctic to Egypt to the Baltics to
the Mediterranean – you will “discover the Continent from a local’s
point of view:
In-depth, surprising and wholly unique.” New for 2009
are 15 maiden calls in the UK, Iceland, Ireland, France, Norway, Italy, Malta
and Georgia. Also new for next year: A unique itinerary that focuses on the “Northern
Strongholds” of Northern Europe (and includes exploration of medieval
monuments and castles in England, Scotland, and Scandinavia) as well as a
special 35-day roundtrip Boston sailing that includes Canada/New England,
Iceland, Greenland, and an extended stay until midnight in Edinburgh. Call
us now for details!
OCEANIA CRUISES. The very best of the Mediterranean
is yours to enjoy aboard Oceania Cruises 14-day “Gems of Antiquity” cruise that sails from
Barcelona to Istanbul. Departing April 4, 2009 aboard the elegant 684-passenger
Regatta, this voyage literally spans the Mediterranean Sea as you will have
the enviable opportunity to visit some of the region’s most popular ports
in no less than six countries. From Barcelona, you’ll sail to Palma de
Mallorca, Provence, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa, Olbia/Porto Cervo, Rome, Amalfi/Positano,
Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi and finally conclude with an overnight
stay in mystical Istanbul. In addition to an outstanding itinerary that showcases
the very best of this region, we are pleased to tell you that Oceania Cruises
is offering complimentary economy air fare and 2-for-1 cruise fares that start
at $3,499 per guest. Once onboard, you can look forward to gourmet cuisine
prepared by the
world-famous Jacques Pepin. This five-star fare is served in four unique open-seating
restaurants so you can dine where, when, and with whom you please. Combined
with the pleasure of highly personalized service and a more relaxed
dress code (with no formal attire requirements), we think you will find that
Oceania Cruises provides a distinctly unique and delightfully different cruise
experience. Please don’t delay – call us or stop by now. We have
all the details and will make all your arrangements. This is one exceptional
offer that won’t last long.
PRINCESS CRUISES®. Showcasing its most extensive European season to date in 2009, Princess Cruises® will be offering more sailings and new opportunities for travelers to explore everything from the romantic waters of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles to cosmopolitan capitals and the stunning scenery of the Continent’s northern reaches. Debuting next year is the magnificent Ruby PrincessSM and the intimate Tahitian Princess.® All in all, six ships (with guest capacity ranging from 670 to 3,070) will ply Europe’s historic and enticing shore lines with eleven new ports of call – including Sochi, a Russian resort city on the eastern shores of the Black Sea and site for the 2014 Olympics, and Murmansk (Russia) – the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. From the Temple of Poseidon to the Gothic cathedrals of Spain and the elaborate canals of Venice, to the magic of Paris, northward to the shores of Normandy, the cliffs of Edinburgh, and on to the Viking waters of Norway and the North Cape – all this and so much more is yours to explore and experience with Princess Cruises. Please call us now for specific itineraries, dates, and rates and ask us about Princess’ special, value-added “Escape Fares.”
The
Orient!
CRYSTAL CRUISES. The Orient is every bit as
exotic and enchanting as you can imagine it to be. China, Japan, Thailand,
Vietnam and beyond . . . each
destination
has its own unique culture and customs, cities and villages, landscapes
and sights. And we trust you will agree: Sailing aboard the stunningly
beautiful Crystal Symphony is a terrific – and totally luxurious way – to
experience these countless sights of the Far East. As a very significant
value-added incentive for our American Express clients, should you select
one these three
featured cruises you may also receive a complimentary
two-category upgrade (if we book your stateroom in categories E, D or C).
For Voyages 9207 and 9208, savings up to $4,000 maximum per suite ($2,000
savings
per guest, applicable to the first two guests in the suite for categories
PH, PS or CP) and a $100-per-person shipboard credit and prepaid gratuities
are
also offered. Voyages 9207 or 9208 also include a 3-night Beijing Land Program
highlighted with visits to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Great
Wall and the Summer Palace. Besides these famous sites, a rickshaw tour of
the historic hutong districts, a spectacular dinner and performance at the
Great Hall of the People, all meals, and transfers roundtrip from the elegant
Shangri-La Hotel/Beijing are included. We’ll highlight each itinerary
for you. Once you have had a chance to review, please give us a call or stop
by. We look forward to making your reservations to sail aboard the Crystal
Symphony through the exotic, adventurous, and intriguing Orient. Not
only is Crystal Cruises offering terrific savings, these are three superb
opportunities
to experience Asia at its best. We encourage you to call us now. We expect
these voyages to sell out very quickly.
•
15-day “Far East Focus” (Voyage 9207). Departs March 27, 2009
and sails from Hong Kong to Beijing with ports of call at Kobe (overnight)
and Hiroshima, Japan; then on to Shanghai (overnight), Dalian and Beijing/Tianjin
for three nights. Onboard theme is “Mind, Body and Spirit.”
•
15-day “Far East Enchantment” (Voyage 9208). Departs April 5, 2009 and
sails from Beijing to Hong Kong. This itinerary begins with three marvelous
days in Beijing and continues to Dalian and Shanghai (overnight), China;
Osaka, Japan (overnight); and concludes in magical Hong Kong (two nights.)
Onboard
theme: “Fashion and Style.”
•
11-day “Exotic Asia” (Voyage 9209). Departs April 20, 2009 and
sails from Hong Kong to Singapore. This is a very adventurous itinerary
that includes a call at Chan May and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (overnight);
as well
as an overnight stay in the exotic city of Bangkok/Laem Chabang, Thailand.
In addition to experiencing these intriguing ports, cruising the South
China Sea and Gulf of Thailand is sure to make this an incredibly compelling
itinerary.
Onboard theme: “Golf.”
Hawaii
and South Pacific!
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. One of our travel partners,
Holland America Line, is showcasing an incredible 30-day cruise aboard the
ms Ryndam that
sails to
Hawaii, Tahiti, and the Marquesas Islands. This is an exotic, enticing,
exciting itinerary
that we urge you to consider. Departing January 4, 2009, and sailing
roundtrip from San Diego, you will first sail to the lush, romantic Hawaiian
Islands
and call at the ports of Hilo, Kona, Lahaina, Maui, Honolulu and Nawiliwili.
Next, you will cross the equator and journey on to Raiatea and Bora Bora,
French Polynesia; Papeete, Tahiti; Moorea, French Polynesia, with your
last exotic
call at Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. In this spectacular South Pacific
region of the world you will discover natural beauty at its best.
Snorkeling in
shimmering blue lagoons, sunbathing on white-sand pristine beaches, sightseeing
at the
spectacular Vaipahi Garden and the fern-lined sea caves of the Mara’a
Grotto and shopping for vibrant handmade wares at a Tahitian marketplace – all
this and more is yours to enjoy on this superb cruise. Shore excursions
such as “Tahiti by 4-wheel Drive,” Bora Bora’s “Off
the Beaten Track” and the “Faaroa River Jungle Cruise” from
Raiatea will further encourage you to explore and experience these untamed
islands.
Onboard the 1,258-guest Ryndam, you can look forward to a classy, but
casual ambiance that showcases a Dutch worldwide exploration theme accented
with
art and artifacts from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Besides comfortable,
spacious and well-appointed staterooms, you will enjoy a variety of dining
venues ranging from The Rotterdam Dining Room (accented with impeccable
service and an extensive wine list) to the reservations-only, intimate
and elegant
Pinnacle Grill. Other onboard amenities and activities include the luxurious
Greenhouse Spa & Salon, the lively Vermeer Show Lounge, relaxing Explorations
Café – powered by The New York Times, ultra-hip Crow’s Nest – popular
for late-night entertainment, and a variety of informative and educational
programs and lectures such as the popular Explorations Lecture Series and
cooking demonstrations in the Culinary Arts Center. To further enhance your
enjoyment,
we are pleased to tell you that this is an American Express hosted cruise.
Please call us or stop by for details and to make reservations.
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