Grand Circle to Operate Three Mediterranean Cruises
January 31, 2012 by admin
Filed under Cruise Promotions, Destinations
Grand Circle Cruise Line, the leader in small ship and river cruises worldwide, today announced that the cruise line will operate three Mediterranean small ship cruise tours beginning in September 2012. The 50 passenger, 4-plus star ocean vessels offer passengers unique itineraries and exceptional value, including per diems beginning as low as $136 per day, free single supplements on both the cruise tours and all pre-and-post trip extensions, and a best price guarantee.
“The addition of three deep-sea vessels to our fleet brings a new dimension to our 12 award-winning, privately-owned European and Russian river ships and exclusive charters,” said Lewis. “These vessels are the perfect size to explore the islands and shores of the Mediterranean and then slip into the smaller ports and harbors for the night, away from the larger cruise ships. We believe that these three small ship cruise tours will greatly appeal to our passengers, especially to our women passengers who consistently tell us they want opportunities that connect them to local people and their ways of life.”
Grand Circle Cruise Line’s small ship cruise tours operate aboard the fleet’s privately-owned 50 passenger vessels: the M/V Arethusa, the M/V Artemis, and the M/V Athena. Passengers travel in two groups of 25 or fewer, and each group has a dedicated local, expert Program Director. Built in a style that evokes the elegant, golden era of cruising, each ship is complemented by modern amenities and a casual, welcoming atmosphere. There are 26 cabins, three teak decks, including a sun deck, reception area and lounge in every ship.
Hidden Gems of the Dalmatian Coast & Greece
On this cruise tour, passengers explore Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split, Hvar, Korcula, and Dubrovnik, Croatia; Bay of Kotor, Montenegro; Butrint, Albania; and Corfu, Delphi, Corinth Canal, and Athens, Greece.
Cost: 15 days from $4595 ($307 per day) or 16 days from $5595 ($350 per day) with international air from New York or Newark. Passengers may choose an optional three- night pre-trip stay in Bled, Slovenia from $895 ($299 per night) as well as a five-night, post-trip stay in Greece (ancient glories:Olympia)(ancient glories:Nafplion & Athens) from $1095 or $219 per night.
Treasures of the Aegean: Greek Island Cruise, Athens & Istanbul
During this cruise tour, passengers visit Athens, Meteora, Delphi, the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Patmos in Greece; and Ephesus and Istanbul, Turkey.
Cost: 15 days from $4295 ($287 per day) or 16 days from $4995 ($313 per day) with international airfare from New York or Newark. If desired, passengers may choose a five-night pre-trip stay in Greece from $1095 ($219 per night) and also, a five-night, post-trip stay in Ankara & Cappadocia, Turkey from $1195 or $239 per night.
Cruising the Adriatic: Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina
On this cruise tour, passengers will journey to Zagreb, Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and Korcula, Croatia: the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro; and Mostar and Neum in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cost: 14 days from $1895 ($136 per day) or 15 days from $2845 ($190 per day), including international airfare from Boston, New York, Newark, and Washington, DC. A four-night pre-trip option to Ljubljana, Slovenia is available from $595 ($149 per night) as is a four-night post-trip stay in Zagreb, Croatia from $495 or $124 per night.
What’s Included:
These Grand Circle Cruise Line’s cruise tours include all land and cruise accommodations, most meals, small group adventures that connect passengers with local people and their cultures and customs, services of a Grand Circle Program Director who speaks English and a native language, all land transportation and offshore excursions, personal headsets, a special good buy discount (when you pay in full you can save up to 10%), baggage handling for one bag per traveler, and more. Travelers may make their own air arrangements or use Grand Circle’s contracted rates. Through Grand Circle Cruise Line’s new True Choice program, passengers may customize their own airfare, including departure dates, routing, carrier and seating. Travelers choosing to make their own air arrangements will now be able to arrange round-trip airport transfers beginning at $100 per person.
Best Price Guarantee:
While Grand Circle Cruise Line’s small ship cruise tours are generally $200-$500 per day lower than any competitors, if a passenger books a river cruise at least 120 days in advance and then finds a lower, published per-day price on a comparable 2012 vacation directly from a competitor serving American travelers, Grand Circle Cruise Line will match the lower price.
Please visit www.gct.com for a free catalog or more information, or call 1-800-221-2610.
Costa Cruises Lets You Replace A Crew Member for a Day
May 16, 2011 by Cindy Bertram
Filed under Cindy's Inside Cruise Track, Cruise Promotions
Cruise lines’ past passenger programs have come a long way from that traditional “welcome back” reception. They’ve created different levels of membership, new ways to achieve those membership levels and are always continuing to add more “perks” and amenities. But one of the most innovative “perks” is one that Costa Cruises has available their past guests, CostaClub members. Called “ViceVersa,” it literally lets CostaClub members switch roles with a crew member for a day.
Costa Cruises’ “ViceVersa”
Yes, CostaClub members can actually take the place of a crew or staff member for a day, and serve cruise guests in a variety of different roles. This unique experience first debuted in November, 2010 aboard the Costa Deliziosa and was so popular, it’s offered on four different Costa Cruises in 2011.
Alcazar Bar onboard Costa Deliziosa
How Does “Vice Versa” Role Reversal Work?
CostaClub members are trained by the cruise director who also supervises them in their new role for a day. After going through training, they then take on one of many different positions – singers or musicians, tour escorts, cruise staff, guest services, or waiters and cooks. In the training, CostaClub members learn all the “behind the scenes” secrets of that particular role. And for that day, they wear real uniforms (with a special logo) and step into that crew member’s role. As far as the crew members being replaced for that day? They become the ship’s guests.
What Ships Offer “ViceVersa” in 2011
ViceVersa available on Costa Deliziosa
Earlier this year, the Costa Luminosa was the first to offer “ViceVersa” onboard its January 10, 2011 sailing from Dubai. Later in 2011, three more Costa Cruises’ ships will offer the “ViceVersa” experience. The Inaugural Cruise of Costa’s newest flagship, Costa Favolosa, departing from Venice July 7, as well as Costa Deliziosa’s July 30 sailing from Amsterdam to Norwegian fjords, Favore Islands, and Greenland, Iceland will have this unique role reversal experience available. And the fourth cruise will be the Costa Deliziosa’s 100 day cruise departing from Savona December 28, 2011.
You CAN Replace a Staff Member and Gain a New Experience
Yes, who says you can’t replace a crew member for a day? This unique experiential opportunity really provides CostaClub members with a real, behind the scenes look as well as a new twist to an already unforgettable vacation.
Interested in Learning More? Fill out our Group Cruise Request form.
Holland America 18-Day Asia Explorer
February 6, 2011 by admin
Filed under Cruise Promotions
18-DAY ASIA EXPLORER †
18-DAY ASIA EXPLORER Ship: ms Volendam
Embark Port: Singapore
Disembark Port: Kobe, Japan
Departure Dates: Apr 14, 2011
Interior * Ocean-view * Verandah Suite * Deluxe Verandah
Suite * from $2,199 per person for NN category stateroom
from $2,399 per person for HH obstructed view
from $4,699 per person for BC category stateroom
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Holland America 7-Day Mediterranean Cruise Deal
February 6, 2011 by admin
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7-DAY MEDITERRANEAN GLAMOUR †
Special Offer: Add Air from New York (JFK) for just $699! Air from other cities available from $799 and up. (Terms and Conditions)
7-DAY MEDITERRANEAN GLAMOUR Ship: ms Eurodam
Embark Port: Barcelona, Spain
Disembark Port: Barcelona, Spain
Departure Dates: Apr 28, 2011, May 05, 2011, Aug 21, 2011, Oct 16, 2011
Interior * Ocean-view * Verandah * Superior Verandah Suite * Deluxe Verandah
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H obstructed view
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Last Minute Deals | Norwegian Cruise Line
February 6, 2011 by admin
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Ship: Norwegian Dawn
Departs: Roundtrip from Boston
Departure Dates: 2011: Oct 7 , 14
Ports of Call: Boston, King’s Wharf
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