Silversea Cruises: Deals for 2012

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011

9 to 10-Night Caribbean Cruises Silversea’s luxury Caribbean cruises reveal an uncommon side of this popular destination. Palm-strewn hideaways like St. Kitts, and Grenada – uncrowded, unspoilt and seemingly untouched by time. Virgin Gorda is a yachting-crowd favorite with deserted beaches, coral reefs and little to do that isn’t utterly relaxing. These are the islands that Silversea’s Caribbean cruises sail to, the ones in the less-visited Lesser Antilles where big ships cannot go. Departures: 1/7 - 4/3/12 Enjoy 60% Savings, FREE Economy Class Airfare, Discounted Business Class Airfare, $300 Air Credit and $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite! PLUS, an additional $500 Shipboard credit OR a Private Car and Driver!* From $3,998 per person

10 to 18-Night Mediterranean Cruises Aboard Silversea’s luxury Mediterranean cruises, you can browse the world’s best museums at your leisure during private after-hours openings, learn the secrets of traditional dishes in the kitchens of chefs who hold recipes handed down through generations, and savor amazing wines surrounded by their birthplace vineyards at tastings hosted by renowned vintners. Departures: 3/13 - 4/17/12 Enjoy 65% Savings, $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite and MORE! PLUS, an additional $500 Shipboard Credit OR a Private Car and Driver!* From $4,499 per person

7 to 18-Night Asia Cruises Silversea’s cruises in Asia journey between ancient glories and modern-day miracles from Beijing with its Great Wall and Forbidden City to booming Shanghai … from Tokyo’s flashing neon lights to Nagasaki's beautiful bay … from high-tech Taiwan to Kyoto, cultural fountainhead of Classical Japan. Departures: 3/3 - 4/25/12 Enjoy 60% Savings, FREE Economy Class Airfare, Discounted Business Class Airfare, $1,000 Air Credit and $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite! PLUS, an additional $500 Shipboard Credit OR a Private Car and Driver!* From $4,598 per person

7 to 16-Night South America & Africa Cruises Silversea’s South America cruises invite you to experience the colorful cultures and natural beauty of this vast continent, along with some of the world’s greatest archaeological sites: Machu Picchu, Chan Chan, and the giant stone monoliths of Easter Island. Silversea cruises to Africa in luxurious style. From the private game reserves of Zululand to the verdant vineyards of the Western Cape, discover Africa vacations that thrill, delight, surprise and intrigue. Departures: 1/7 - 3/2/12 Enjoy $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite and MORE! PLUS, an additional $500 Shipboard credit OR a Private Car and Driver!* From $5,158 per person

14 to 17-Night Transatlantic Cruises Stretch out life’s pleasures to the fullest. Silversea’s transatlantic cruises take a leisurely approach to travel with plenty of relaxing days at sea to fill as you wish, bookended by a host of exciting destinations on both sides of your crossing. Departures: 3/31 - 5/17/12 Enjoy up to 70% Savings, FREE Economy Class Airfare, Discounted Business Class Airfare, $600 Air Credit, and $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite! PLUS, an additional $500 Shipboard Credit OR a Private Car and Driver!* From $5,178 per person

12-Night European Cruise With its spacious beaches, elegant hotels and lively nightlife, tiny Monaco is a jet set favorite. Lisbon, a maze of dark and narrow streets that dates back for centuries, is now one of the most cosmopolitan cities on the European continent – and unlike anywhere else on earth. And if you're a wine connoisseur, Bordeaux is still the doorway to paradise. These are just a few of the extraordinary destinations you'll visit on this cruise. Departure: 5/8/2012 Enjoy 65% Savings, FREE Economy Class Airfare, Discounted Business Class Airfare, $1,000 Air Credit and $1,000 Shipboard Credit per suite! PLUS, a Private Car and Driver!* From $6,088 per person

Top Ten Reasons to Take A Cruise

Posted on Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Top Ten Reasons to Choose to Cruise

   1. Choose to cruise for VALUE. One price buys your cabin, dining, entertainment and more.
   2. Choose to cruise for ROMANCE. Secluded beaches, en suite dining on a balcony overlooking the ocean and spa services for two are just some of the romantic pursuits available.
   3. Choose to cruise for CUISINE. Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet fare that showcases exotic ingredients, old standbys like pizza and ice cream or spa cuisine for a healthy alternative. Depending on your mood, dine in a traditional ballroom setting, a small bistro or a casual eatery.
   4. Choose to cruise for VARIETY. With over 150 distinctive ships, 1800 ports-of-call and an unbelievable array of places to see and things to do, there is a perfect cruise for you. For even more choice, consider a pre- or post-land tour.
   5. Choose to cruise for ACTIVITIES. Fill your days with sightseeing, sports activities, cultural lectures, educational tours led by naturalists and historians or simply lounge by the pool and relax. At night, enjoy dance extravaganzas, musical revues, gaming or a quiet evening gazing at the stars.
   6. Choose to cruise for SIMPLICITY. Don't come back from your vacation needing a vacation. Once you're on board, nearly all expenses are pre-paid... talk about hassle-free.
   7. Choose to cruise for NEW HORIZONS. Fall asleep in one destination and awake to a new horizon... and you only have to pack and unpack once!
   8. Choose to cruise for FAMILY. Families love cruising. Children's programs, kid-friendly menus and tours of the ship will keep your children happy, while affording you some time alone.
   9. Choose to cruise for PAMPERING. Regardless of your budget, all cruise lines pamper their guests with first-class service around the clock.
  10. Choose to cruise for SATISFACTION. It's a fact that cruises have a higher percentage of satisfied customers than any other vacation experience.

Choose to cruise for YOU. You can have the vacation of a lifetime, see the world, completely unwind, take a walk on the wild side, dance the night away, feast on fabulous cuisine, learn something new, make friends, bond with your family, steal quiet moments with your spouse. Whatever your heart desires, is yours, when you choose to cruise.

Call 1-866-475-7023 to start planning your group cruise

Oceania Scandinavia Cruise

Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2009

Oceania Cruises offers amazing destinations, the world's most alluring and desirable ports  as well as world class dining with culinary masterpieces created by master chef Jacques Pepin.  Book now to take advantage of Oceania's Free Airfare and up to 50% Savings.

Scandinavia Splendors
Stockholm to London - 14 day Voyage aboard Regatta
2009 Sale dates: June 1, 15 & 29; July 25; Aug 8 & 22;  September 5

Classic voyages such as this garner praise year after year. It's no wonder. The destinations are predominately a blend of capital cities, beginning with striking, Stockholm, where you will spend an enchanted evening, followed by Estonia's historic Tallinn. Still, the highlight is 3 days & 2 nights in St. Petersburg, a treasure-trove of priceless art in museums like the Hermitage and architectural gems that include St.  Nicholas Cathedral and Yusupov Palace, where Rasputian was killed. You will also enjoy the delightful capitals of Helsinki, beautiful Copenhagen and Amsterdam, with its surprisingly rich Jewish heritage on display in the Anne Frank House and Portuguese Synagogue. In Zeebrugge, be sure to sample the sensational Belgian chocolates, much of it hand-sculpted.

Early Booking Fares from $4,599 per guest with free airfare*

*Offer expires March 31, 2009. Fares listed are cruise online in US dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Government fees and taxes of up to $8 per guest per day are additional.  All fare offers are subject to availability and may not be combinable with other offers and may be withdrawn at any time. 2 for 1 fares are based on published full brochure fares.  Air promotion applies to economy, round trip flights from select US gateways and does not include ground transfers, air tax and air fuel surcharges. Air ticketing fee will apply. Other restrictions may apply.

Crystal Canada & New England Cruises

Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2009

Crystal has 3 wonderful itineraries for this fall.

Autumn Adventure aboard the Crystal Symphony sailing Oct 8 - 19, 2009 - 11 days

Ports:  Montreal (overnight,) Quebec City, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Boston (overnight,) Newport, New York

Fares: from $4,050 with up to 39% savings

Exclusive Experience:  Complimentary Shore Excursion in Saint John: Delights of City & Country

The maritime province of New Brunswick is blessed with a glorious seacoast plus dramatic river basins - and its lovely port of Saint John is Canada's oldest incorporated city. Marvel at the city's amazing Reversing Falls Rapids: the high tides here are so powerful that they reserve the mighty Saint John River's direction. Travel outside the city via ferry to Kingston Peninsula, where an exclusive countryside lunch buffet awaits on the banks of Kennebecasis River. 

Fall Jubilee aboard the Crystal Symphony sailing Oct 19-30, 2009 - 11 days runs the reverse itinerary of the Autumn Adventure cruise listed above.  Prices from $4,050 pp and include the small group shore excursion in Saint John

New England Celebration  aboard the Crystal Symphony sailing Oct 30 - Nov 10, 2009 - 11 days. Prices from $3,835 with up to 50% savings

Ports:  Montreal (overnight,) Quebec City, Charlottetown, Halifax, Boston (overnight,) Newport & New York

Exclusive Experience:  Complimentary Shore Excursion in Halifax: Afternoon Tea at Halifax Club

Canada's oldest private club - Halifax, was established in 1862, and opens its doors for an exclusive afternoon of Victorian pleasures. You will be regaled with local maritime history over tea, and enjoy the opportunity to admire the club's dazzling art collection. First, the delights of this nearly three-centuries old port await on a panoramic tour that includes Halifax Citadel and Public Gardens, plus Fairview Cemetery - the final resting place of RMS Titanic's victims.

Oceania Cruise Deals

Posted on Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Oceania Cruises has Announced their best deals ever beginning January 7, 2009. Oceania Cruises® is the world’s only upper-premium cruise line and offers a unique combination of the finest cuisine at sea, luxurious accommodations, exceptional personalized service and extraordinary value. As the leader in destination cruising, Oceania Cruises sails to more than 180 ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. Featuring three intimate and elegant mid-sized ships, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica, the line will introduce two new mid-size Oceania Class ships to its award-winning fleet in 2010 and 2011.

 In celebration of the completion of its fifth year of business, the line is offering exceptional savings on its most alluring voyages in Europe, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South America, and the Caribbean. With savings of up to 72%, travelers can enjoy the Oceania Cruises Experience for as little as $1,249 per guest.

In addition, solo travelers may enjoy the Oceania Cruises Experience for a single supplement of only 25% and 3rd and 4th guests in a stateroom will receive an additional 50% reduction off of their cruise fare.

2009 European Collection
On select 2009 European Collection voyages, guests will receive Free Airfare, 2 For 1 Cruise Fares and an additional Price Reduction of $2,000 per stateroom on accommodation in categories G through A.

Applicable Sailings:

April 4, 2009 – Barcelona to Istanbul, 14 Days
May 31, 2009 – Rome to Istanbul, 12 Days
June 5, 2009 – Athens to Rome, 12 Days
July 23, 2009 – Athens to Istanbul, 12 Days
July 26, 2009 – Venice to Barcelona, 14 Days
August 4, 2009 – Istanbul to Rome, 12 Days
August 16, 2009 – Rome to Athens, 12 Days
August 23, 2009 – Istanbul to Athens, 12 Days
September 4, 2009 – Athens to Rome, 12 Days
September 9, 2009 – Istanbul to Athens, 12 Days
September 28, 2009 – Venice to Barcelona, 14 Days
October 12, 2009 – Barcelona to Athens, 10 Days
October 17, 2009 – Athens to Venice, 12 Days
October 17, 2009 – Venice to Istanbul, 14 Days
October 22, 2009 – Athens to Venice, 12 Days
October 29, 2009 – Athens to Istanbul 12 Days
November 3, 2009 – Venice to Rome, 12 Days
November 15, 2009 – Rome to Barcelona, 10 Days

2009-2010 Winter Collection
For the 2009-2010 Winter Collection, guests will receive the following Price Reductions in addition to Free Airfare and 2 For 1 Cruise Fares along with amenities valued at up to $1,500 per stateroom.

• 10 Day Voyages: $500 per Stateroom Price Reduction, $500 Per Stateroom Shipboard Credit and FREE Prepaid Gratuities.
• 12-24 Day Voyages: $1,000 per Stateroom Price Reduction, $500 Per Stateroom Shipboard Credit and FREE Prepaid Gratuities.
• 25-40 Day Voyages: $1,500 per Stateroom Price Reduction, $500 Per Stateroom Shipboard Credit and FREE Prepaid Gratuities.

Applicable Sailings: All Winter 2009-2010 Collection voyages to Australia and New Zealand, Asia, South America and the Caribbean and Panama Canal.

With Free Airfare from 20 North American Gateways and Bonus Savings on top of 2 For 1 Cruise Fares, the Oceania Cruises Experience represents the greatest vacation value ever. The Celebration of Savings officially kicks off on Wednesday, January 7th and these historic savings are certain to generate extraordinary demand.

Fares quoted are per guest based on double occupancy, are subject to availability and are capacity controlled. Fifth Anniversary Fares are available only onselect sailings and in select grades of accommodations. Certain sailings may be excluded or withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Call 1-800-846-7912 for more details