A SEA-DREAM FOR ’09
New ports in both Europe and the Caribbean and a series of early-booking offers highlight the new 2009 itineraries for the SeaDream Yacht Club. In Europe from May to October, the 110-guest SeaDream I and II will sail across the wider Mediterranean, in the Adriatic, the Aegean Sea, up into Croatia and to North Africa.
June 2008
Exploring Antarctica with Lindblad Expeditions
Paddling into the rocky cove, we edged up against the shoreline where, only 15 feet away, is a slumbering, several hundred pound Elephant Seal. Porpoising penguins swim around us and then leap from the water with comic effort onto the shore before waddling between our kayak’s bow and the seal. Here, amidst glorious sunshine and
March 2008
Viva Ventura!
On the April 6, P&O Cruises’ newest ship Ventura arrives at her home port of Southampton for the first time. At 115,000-tons, she will be the largest cruise ship designed purely for the British market. With a total capacity of 3,574 passengers, she is 40 per cent larger than Cunard Line’s legendary liner QE2. She
March 2008
Oceania versus Azamara
After Renaissance Cruises declared bankruptcy in 2001, eight of their 30,000-ton ships became available. Following short tenures with several smaller lines and tour operators, seven of the eight now sail for three major lines: three with Oceania, three with Princess and two with Celebrity under their Azamara brand. OCEANIA In 2002, when the media and
March 2008
Adventurous cruises with Saga Travel
It’s been a long hike and I’m getting pretty hot. But, approaching the summit along a rocky, zig-zagging path after nearly 1,000ft of climbing, it all becomes worthwhile. As I pick my way through one of many ruins in the citadel, the view opens out at the edge of the plateau, and there in the
March 2008
THE THREE QUEENS HISTORIC MEETING IN NEW YORK
January 13 saw a remarkable cruise confluence in the historic setting of the port of New York. The unique ‘Royal Rendezvous’ saw all three of Cunard’s famous ‘Queens’ – the venerable Queen Elizabeth 2, the massive Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Victoria – in the same harbour at the same time. The QE2
March 2008
MSC Cruises marks début of MSC Poesia in Dover
MSC Cruises will mark the debut of their new 89,600-ton MSC Poesia in Dover on April 5 with a star-studded VIP event to celebrate the first-ever launch of one of their ships outside Italy. In line with company tradition, the event will be attended by legendary Hollywood actress Sophia Loren, godmother to the new vessel,
March 2008
PRINCESS CRUISES UNVEILS LARGEST EVER FLEET IN EUROPE IN 2009
In light of the continuing success of Princess Cruises in Europe in 2008, the line has just announced the biggest ever fleet to sail here in 2009, including its three newest superliners, and increased capacity for the UK market with the Grand Princess sailing Mediterranean cruises from Southampton. The 2,600-passenger Grand Princess will replace the
February 2008
Costa 2009 Worldwide Voyages
The Romance of Travel Renewed: Costa Unveils Its 2009 Worldwide Voyages on More Than 100 Different Itineraries Aboard 14 Ships Costa Luminosa and Costa Pacifica to Debut in April and May 2009 In 2009, travelers may experience the romance of travel renewed in 250 ports, on more than 100 different itineraries and in 78 countries
February 2008
The Cruise Line hosted the South of England Cruise Show
The Cruise Line Hosted the South of England Cruise Show Last Sunday The Cruise Line hosted the South of England Cruise Show at the magnificent Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey. Throughout the day visitors to the show
February 2008
A Special Easter at Sea
A Special Easter at Sea with MSC Cruises A cruise is an ideal way to combine soaking up some sun with the discovery of new places while enjoying an “egg-cellent Easter” amid the homey atmosphere of an MSC Cruises’ ship. MSC Cruises will have several ships sailing itineraries during the Easter season. Starting prices below
February 2008
Top 10 restaurants on Celebrity Solstice
Ten of 2008’s hottest new restaurants will open this autumn, but diners won’t need special connections to book a table. In fact, they won’t even need directions, since the GPS coordinates will change daily. That’s because the 10 restaurants are all on one of the world’s most eagerly awaited new cruise ships: Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity
February 2008
Cruise Through the Heart of America
Discover the Historic Mississippi River and Its Tributaries Aboard Majestic America Line and Save Cruise through the heart of America and experience history up-close while enjoying elegant accommodations and special values Majestic America Line, one of the world’s premier river cruise lines and the largest river and coastal cruising company in America, is offering early
February 2008
EASYCRUISE TWO
After a successful first summer in Greece, easyCruise will introduce a second ship, easyCruise Life, on a new 7-day cruise around Greece and Turkey from April 2008. The itinerary features the Greek islands Syros, Samos, Kalymnos, Kos, Paros and Mykonos (for a 24 hour stay), plus a full day and night in Bodrum in Turkey.
December 2007
Cunard Adds Benefits to World Club
Cunard Adds New Benefits to World Club Programme Tiers Based on Number of Voyages and Days at Sea New “Diamond” Member Level Added The Cunard World Club® has introduced a range of new benefits and tiers tailored to frequent Cunard travellers. Among the enhancements is a new “Diamond” tier for the most loyal Cunard guests
October 2007
Celebrity Solstice Presents Larger, Stylish New Staterooms
Some things just need a woman’s touch. To design a larger stateroom that is also intuitive and stylish on its extraordinary new ship, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Cruises has gone right to the source: ladies who cruise. “First, we decided to make the staterooms larger — an average of 15 percent larger, in our deluxe ocean
September 2007