Island Cruises Unique Excursions
June 23, 2008 by Paula ·
Island Cruises are to trial a unique new shore excursion which will enable guests to get the most out of their ports of call.
The new shore excursion will be named ‘The Live The City Experience’ and gives guests the opportunity to do a bit of sightseeing as well as benefit from the entertainment before finishing up with a quiz finale to win some top prizes.
Ben Green, Product Development Manager at Island Cruises said:
‘I am very excited about this new initiative, and am sure this trial will be a success. I believe our guests will really enjoy the mix of sightseeing, discovery, and entertainment offered by the Live The City experience.’
The experience is to be trialed from July.
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas Itinerary Announced
June 20, 2008 by Paula ·
Royal Caribbean has today announced what you will expect to enjoy onboard Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean has announced that there will be seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries on offer onboard Oasis of the Seas.
To start her 2009 season Oasis of the Seas will begin with 19 consecutive seven-night sailings to the Eastern Caribbean. Then in May 2010 she will alternate her Eastern Caribbean itinerary with Western Caribbean itinerary offering the best of the Caribbean in a mixture of itineraries.
“Royal Caribbean is fortunate to have taken millions of satisfied guests over 40 years to these highly regarded destinations,” said Adam Goldstein, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “We thank the government of Haiti, Port Authority of Jamaica, State Government of Quintana Roo, Island of Cozumel, SSA Mexico, Ministry of Public Works and Port Authority of the Bahamas, Virgin Islands Port Authority, West Indian Company, and Port of St. Maarten for their support and cooperation in working with us to provide such compelling itineraries for our guests.”
Silversea Sails From London
June 11, 2008 by Paula ·
Silversea Cruises’ Prince Albert II sailed under the landmark Tower Bridge in London to welcome her first guests onboard.
The ship sailed directly from the naming ceremony held in the port of Monte Carlo last week to London. The ship is to be the world’s first ultra-luxury expedition ship.
“It is indeed a wonderful sight to see this morning, our Prince Albert II sailing under Tower Bridge, with all the crew proudly escorting her into London to welcome their first guests,” said Lefebvre. “It is our aim that this ship will not only offer guests the highest level of comfort and service, but also enlighten them to the rarity and beauty of the most remote places on earth.”
Added Perasso, “In keeping with the environmental work of our ship’s namesake, we are delighted to announce that Silversea has signed an agreement to support the Prince Albert II Foundation, whose aim is to highlight and take tangible action to protect and preserve the most vulnerable inhabitants and landscapes on Earth.”
Prince Albert II weighs in at just 6,072 gross tons and accommodates a total of 132 guests making it an intimate and luxurious cruise experience.
Prince Albert II welcomes her very first guests on 12th June when she sets sail from London at 5:00pm. She is to embark on a season of 10 to 22 day voyages sailing first to the Artic Circle, Iceland and Greenland during the summer before repositioning to South America and Antarctica for her autumn and winter voyages.
Oceania Increase Fuel Surcharge
June 6, 2008 by Paula ·
Due to the continuous increase in the price of fuel Oceania Cruise has announced that it is increasing its fuel surcharge to $15 per guest per day. The increase will become effective from 16th June 2008 and will apply to all currently published sailings.
The fuel surcharge will only apply to the first two guests in each stateroom not the third and fourth guests.
Azamara Takes on Europe
June 5, 2008 by Paula ·
Azamara Cruises are to offer cruises onboard Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest whilst experiencing the richness of Europe’s culture and a range of cuisines. Cuisines will vary from Italian and Slovenian salt to the French vineyards of Sauternes. As well as this Azamara are also offering packaged shore excursions on several of their itineraries.
Azamara’s food and wine related shore excursions will include trips to Venice, Bordeaux, Amsterdam and Turkey to sample a mixture of wines and cuisines as well as the food they will be treated with onboard.
Alongside this Azamara is offering their guests the chance to extend their European cruise with a cruisetour, where they will explore inland destinations that are not possible by ship. The cruisetours range from three to eight nights in Italy, Greece and Eastern Europe.
Queen Bids Farewell to QE2
June 4, 2008 by Paula ·
Her Majesty the Queen has bid farewell to QE2 in Southampton. The Queen toured the vessel before attending a reception and lunch onboard.
The QE2 entered service in 1969 and has been the flagship of the Cunard fleet for 35 years. QE2 has traveled a staggering 5.6million miles carrying over 2.5million guests in its time. Cunard will be losing the QE2 in November 2008 after completing 25 World cruises and crossing the Atlantic 803 times. From November the QE2 is to become a top class hotel and entertainment destination in Dubai.
Cunard’s President and Managing Director, Carol Marlow, comments:
“We are delighted and honoured that Her Majesty The Queen has chosen to visit QE2 to wish her farewell. Her Majesty has taken a close interest in the ship over the last forty years, having launched the ship, visited twice and reviewed the ship four times, including during the 50th Anniversary Commemoration of D Day. I am certain this final visit will be a memorable occasion for all involved”.
Doug Morrison, Port Director, ABP Southampton, says:
“It’s wonderful to welcome Her Majesty The Queen and Baroness Thatcher to bid farewell to QE2. This event, and the recent meeting of Cunard’s three Queens in April for the last time ever, have both highlighted the important role that the Port of Southampton has played historically, and will continue to play, as Cunard’s homeport.”
Fred Olsen Lengthens Braemar
June 3, 2008 by Paula ·
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines are to lengthen cruise ship Braemar which arrived in Hamburg on 13th May. A new mid section is to be inserted into the vessel to lengthen the cruise ship by 31.2 metres meaning additional accommodation for an extra 250 passengers therefore increasing the total passenger capacity to 977.
As well as additional accommodation there will be a new restaurant added, a swimming pool area with children’s pool and an observatory lounge offering some spectacular views. Many of the suites will also have balconies meaning 70 suites onboard will now have their very own balconies.
Fred Olsen Adds More Cruises
June 3, 2008 by Paula ·
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has today announced the addition of two brand new cruises due to take place onboard their newest cruise ship, Balmoral.
The first new cruise is a 12-night cruise around Britain which will depart from Dover on 7th October and will pay a visit to some of the best destinations in England, Ireland and Scotland. Destination ports will include Liverpool, Belfast, Newcastle and St Peter Port in Guernsey to name a few.
The second new cruise on offer is a 28 night cruise departing from Dover on 19th October calling at the Madeira and Tenerife before crossing the Atlantic and visiting a mixture of Caribbean islands including Barbados, St Lucia and Grenada.
Throughout both cruises you will find endless entertainment and activities as well as plenty of opportunities for relaxation to keep you busy throughout your stay.
