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Disney Announces Names for New Cruise Ships

CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 10, 2009) – Today at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company, Disney announced the names of the company’s two new cruise ships.

 

“Last week, steel cutting began on our next two Disney cruise ships.  Today I’m pleased to announce their names,” said Robert A. Iger, Disney president and CEO.  “The Disney Dream will set sail in 2011, while the Disney Fantasy will hit the high seas in 2012.”

 

Similar to the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the names were chosen to celebrate Disney’s unique heritage of creating enchanting places and stories where dreams really do come true.

 

 “The names are very telling of our brand and are part of our history,” said Karl Holz, president of Disney Cruise Line and New Vacation Operations.  “Disney is known for making dreams come true, and for creating worlds of fantasy that go beyond the imagination.  The names are a natural choice for our ships.”

 

As noted, Disney Cruise Line began construction on the new ships with a steel cutting ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.  The first piece of steel cut was part of the art deco inspired scrollwork that will grace the bow of the ships.  Similar to the scrollwork on the existing Disney Cruise Line ships, Disney Magic and Disney Wonder, the intricate pattern is reminiscent of the classic ocean liners of the 1930s, with added touches of Disney whimsy.

 

Since finalizing a contract with the Meyer Werft shipyard to build the two new ships, Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney Imagineering have created a truly distinctive design.  Over the next few years, construction will continue, bringing the design to reality, with the Disney Dream scheduled for delivery in 2011 and the Disney Fantasy in 2012.

 

The new ships will be purpose built with families in mind, and specially designed areas and activities for each member of the family to allow for both quality time together and wonderful individual experiences.  The focus is to provide a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds only Disney can create.

 

The expansion will more than double the passenger capacity for Disney Cruise Line.  Each ship will have 1,250 staterooms and will each be 128,000 tons.

 

To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can contact Cruise Vacation World,  visit cruisevacationworld.com call (888) 828-7327. 

 


 

Norwegian Epic to Debut the Only Tube and Largest Bowl Slide at Sea

Miami - Apr 3, 2009   ---   Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today revealed another industry first to debut on its next generation of Freestyle Cruising ship, Norwegian Epic, which will include an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea -- The Epic Plunge. The line also unveiled seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at sea with six in two venues; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids' and teen activity areas and the first squash court at sea. In addition, Norwegian revealed the next generation of Freestyle Dining with 14 restaurant choices - the most at sea - and 18 bars and lounges.

"From the Aqua Park to the expanded sports deck and largest Kid's Crew facility to the most dining outlets at sea, Norwegian Epic is truly taking Freestyle Cruising to the next level by offering our guests so many choices in dining and on-board activities," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "Our largest Freestyle Cruising vessel to date represents the culmination of our 43 years of innovation in the cruise industry. Norwegian Epic will delight and amaze our guests."

Norwegian's First Aqua Park

Norwegian Epic, set for delivery in late May 2010, takes Freestyle Family Fun to the extreme with an expansive Aqua Park that includes three water slides of varying thrill factors, including one specifically designed for children that zips straight through the rock climbing wall; a more adventurous slide twisting and turning down three stories; and The Epic Plunge, the only tube slide at sea that puts the blast of inner-tubing into the core of a bowl slide with a thrilling drop through a 200-foot long tube. Riders are then launched into the vortex of The Epic Plunge where centrifugal forces keep them high on the wall for several turns, ending in an exciting transition into a splashdown lane. The Aqua Park also includes two main pools with arching water effects which illuminate at night; five whirlpools; a wading pool and a kid's pool in the children's Splash and Play Zone which features whimsical sculptures, water sprays and effects, along with a kiddy slide.

Scaling New Heights in Freestyle Fun

In an industry first, Norwegian Epic will scale new heights with the first ever repelling wall at sea and a 33-foot high extreme rock climbing wall, accessible on two levels with varying degrees of difficulty, rated according to official U.S. climbing grades. Expanding its innovative concept of bowling at sea, Norwegian Epic will offer the most bowling lanes with a total of six located in two venues: Bliss Ultra Lounge and O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill. The multi-use sports deck will include a full size basketball court, volleyball, soccer, dodge ball, batting cage, bungee trampoline, rope adventure course and a 24-foot tall enclosed climbing cage called the spider web. Norwegian Epic will also feature the first squash court at sea, located in the fitness center.

Our Largest Kid's Crew Facility and Exclusive Teen Lounge

Recess is Norwegian Epic's Kid's Crew facility that is centrally located on Deck 14 adjacent and easily accessible to the family-friendly staterooms. Two separate areas are specifically designed for kids ages two through nine and tweens, ages 10 through 12. The Kid's area includes a space-themed play area, air hockey table, an interactive light up dance floor; Wii" gaming areas; an arts and crafts area; along with a state-of-the-art surround sound cinema. The Tween Zone has a futuristic feel that includes multiple WiiTM and PlayStation® areas; along with a private karaoke performance stage which doubles as a cinema.

Entourage is Norwegian Epic's high energy, exclusive teen zone for ages 13 through 17, located at the top of the ship on Deck 16. This funky space includes air hockey; pinball; foosball; a video jukebox; and nine large flat screen televisions, five of which are located around a central video game console featuring PlayStation® 3. In the evening, Entourage transitions into a hip nightclub with a space for dancing or just hanging out on comfy couches. Directly below is the video arcade which features number of the most challenging and interactive video games.

The Most Dining Choices at Sea

Norwegian Epic's wide range of dining choices will wow even the most discerning cruiser with 14 Freestyle Dining restaurants and 18 bars and lounges. Each restaurant features unique and sensational culinary delights from around the world.

Norwegian Epic's dining establishments will include:

  • Taste: Located in the ship's atrium on Deck 5, Taste's décor blends off-white, free-form plastered walls with European retro-chic mixed with brick details and floor to ceiling velvet curtains. Taste will serve a selection of traditional and contemporary cuisine.
  • The Manhattan Room: Reminiscent of an elegant art deco supper club, The Manhattan Room features a dance floor as its focal point and will offer live music and dancing in the evening. The two-story high restaurant on Deck 6 features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows looking aft. The cuisine reflects the elegant and romantic nature of the room.
  • Café Jardin & The Great Outdoors: Café Jardin's décor is modeled after a traditional English country garden conservatory. This is Norwegian's signature action station casual restaurant where chefs cook fresh, prepared-to-order food as guests watch, featuring seafood, pizza, fruit, soups, pasta, ethnic specialties, burgers and desserts; offering extensive and varied selections. The Café includes a Kid's Café with child-friendly seats and tables. At the Great Outdoors, guests can enjoy fresh air and a view of the Aqua Park with their meal.
  • Cagney's Steakhouse & Churrascaria: Norwegian's traditional American steakhouse takes on a new twist with the addition of Argentinean churrasco. In addition to mouth-watering steaks, guests will be able to sample a variety of skewered meats presented by tableside passadors. Another new addition is a large, centrally located salad bar.
  • La Cucina: This Tuscan-style eatery will serve regional Italian specialties including pizza, pasta and steak, chicken and fish dishes. The traditional Italian décor reflects two distinct areas: a Tuscan farm home and an Italian courtyard, where a large olive tree with hanging lanterns is the centerpiece, open to Café Jardin above.
  • Le Bistro: Norwegian's upscale bistro will serve classic French cuisine with an American flair. This elegant dining establishment surrounds guests with contemporary and traditional paintings and sculptures, making guests feel as if they were dining in an art museum.
  • Shanghai's: This new addition to Norwegian's specialty dining options will serve a delicious mix of Chinese dishes and noodle bar specialties. The décor reflects Old Shanghai in the 1930s and is reminiscent of the China Club in Hong Kong. There will be an open kitchen preparing traditional Chinese cuisine, noodles, wok fried dishes and dim sum.
  • Wasabi: This expansive sushi and sake bar will serve the freshest sushi, sashimi and Japanese Yakitori dishes. Featuring modern décor and clean lines, Wasabi is located outside the Teppanyaki restaurant.
  • Teppanyaki: As the largest Teppanyaki restaurant at sea with 115 seats, this expanded restaurant will feature up to 24 knife-wielding chefs cooking exhibition-style Japanese cuisine on flat top grills. Guests will be amazed by the masterful chefs who demonstrate their skills slicing and dicing while creating an appetizing meal.
  • O'Sheehan's Neighborhood Bar & Grill: This classic neighborhood sports bar and restaurant will serve American favorites and comfort food and is open 24 hours. The atrium's two-story high screen will be visible from inside the restaurant and additional flat screen televisions will show sporting events, while guests enjoy their own activities, including three lanes of bowling, dart boards, pool tables, foosball and arcade games.
  • The Epic Club and Courtyard Grill: Located high atop the ship in The Villas complex, this modern and elegant restaurant is reserved exclusively for Norwegian Epic's suite and villa guests. The décor reflects a private club ambiance with contemporary and modern furnishings, and a large wine display, dotted with glass sculptures and pearl drapes. The Courtyard Grill is the more casual, outdoor area of the restaurant serving Villas guests for breakfast and lunch.
  • To Be Announced: In addition to the above, there is also one more Norwegian Epic restaurant which will be announced at the next reveal in May.


Also, 24-hour room service will be available for all guests on board Norwegian Epic.

Throughout the ship, there will also be a total of 18 bars and lounges, which include: Atrium Bar; O'Sheehan's; Cascades, the casino bar; Bliss Ultra Lounge; Cagney's Bar; the Ice Bar; Sake Bar; Malting's Whiskey Bar; Shaker's Martini Bar; Humidor Cigar Lounge; The Living Room, exclusively for The Studios' guests; Waves Bar; Spice H20; the Epic Club; and Posh Beach Club. The final three bars will be announced in May.

The final chapter reveal of Norwegian Epic will take place in New York City on May 20 and will focus on the ship's innovative entertainment. The ship will also go on sale to the general public on that date. The first Eastern Caribbean sailing is scheduled for July 17, 2010 and its alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries will be available for booking through April 2011.

 


VIKING RIVER CRUISES INTRODUCES NEW YANGTZE EXPLORER ITINERARY

Comprehensive 11-day Yangtze River Cruise – Three Gorges And Beyond – Debuts With 2-For-1 Pricing

Los Angeles, Calif. (February 12, 2009) - Due to popular demand, Viking River Cruises has added a relaxing yet comprehensive Yangtze River experience to its roster of journeys through China: the 13-day Yangtze Explorer. Participants fly into Shanghai, stay one night, then embark on an 11-day Yangtze cruise the following day; after disembarking, they enjoy one final night in Shanghai before flying home.

The Yangtze Explorer itinerary is being introduced at 2-for-1 prices. This means that Viking is charging half as much for both cruise and hotel days as it normally would. “We want everyone to enjoy a Yangtze River cruise with Viking, and this is a very affordable way for people to do that,” explained Viking River Cruises Chairman Torstein Hagen. “Guests may enjoy an 11-day Yangtze River cruise with two nights in Shanghai for as little as $1,695 per person.”

Yangtze Explorer passengers embark on the Viking Century Sun — awarded a 5-star rating by the China National Tourism office—at Chongqing and cruise all the way to Nanjing (or the other way around) before they disembark and head to Shanghai for their flight home. As they cruise, guests visit Chongqing, China’s third largest city; the Three Gorges and the Lesser Gorges; the Three Gorges Dam; the capital of Hubei Province, Wuhan; Jingdezhen, where porcelain was first developed centuries ago; Mt. Jiu Hua, one of four mountains sacred to the Buddhist faith; the lovely architectural gardens at Suzhou; and much more, including a charming visit to a Viking-sponsored elementary school along the river.

Viking Century Sun is the best river cruise vessel sailing on the Yangtze River,” pointed out Mr. Hagen. “It is also the largest ship in Viking’s fleet, with a capacity of more than 300 guests, and the most luxurious. Every stateroom is deluxe, with hotel-style beds, and every stateroom has a full balcony. The food is topnotch, complete with made-to-order cooking stations at the breakfast buffet and special Chinese dishes designed by celebrity chef Martin Yan. Onboard staff are exemplary, and guests are accompanied by a Tour Escort throughout their journey.

“Some of our guests have already visited China’s big cities and would now like to experience the country’s heartland along the Yangtze River. Others are curious to see how the monumental Three Gorges Dam, now completed, has affected the nearby area,” said Mr. Hagen.

“Passengers enjoy the service, amenities and cuisine on Viking Century Sun while visiting some of China’s most interesting destinations,” continued Mr. Hagen. “And we hope the 2-for-1 pricing will make this China trip a very easy decision.”

About Viking River Cruises

Viking River Cruises, the world's largest river cruise company, offers quality service, gourmet cuisine and comfortable scenic cruising along the majestic rivers of Europe, Russia and China. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Condé Nast Traveler's "Gold List" and Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" Awards. Travel agents have also recognized Viking River Cruises in 2006 and 2007 as "Best Riverboat Cruise Line" by Travel Weekly, "Best River Cruise Line" by Recommend and Travel Agent magazines, and in 2006, 2007 and 2008 as "Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising" by TravelAge West. Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 21 vessels, and provides unique, deluxe vacations to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. For additional information, contact Cruise Vacation World at 1-888-828-7327.

 


 

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Equinox to Make Stateside Debut with Rare "Solstice Class Sampler"

Miami - (April 02, 2009 ) - An equinox occurs twice a year, but the opportunity to experience a special four-night cruise on Celebrity Cruises' new Celebrity Equinox will occur only once.

On the heels of her eagerly awaited inaugural season in Europe this year, Celebrity Equinox will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., November 19, to welcome guests with reservations on the special four-night sailing, which is now open for booking.

"The response Celebrity Solstice has received from the press, our guests and our travel partners since she launched in November has exceeded even our own high expectations," said Celebrity Cruises President & CEO Dan Hanrahan. "We're confident Celebrity Equinox will meet with equally glowing reviews, and think there's no better way to introduce her in the U.S. than with a four-night Solstice Class sampler."

With three tranquil days and nights at sea and a day in one of the most popular ports in the Caribbean – Cozumel, Mexico – the special itinerary offers ample time for guests to experience the series of brand-defining, industry-first attributes associated with Celebrity Solstice, including a half-acre Lawn Club with real grass, a glassblowing show and studio developed with The Corning Museum of Glass, unrivaled dining venues offering trendsetting cuisine and design, and widely varied entertainment, including spectacular new shows in partnership with Poet Theatricals. Like Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Equinox also will have spacious staterooms and bathrooms, and several categories of accommodations, including Celebrity's spa-inspired AquaClass staterooms.

Celebrity Cruises offers comfortably sophisticated, upscale cruise experiences with highly personalized service, exceptional dining, and extraordinary attention to detail. Celebrity sails in Alaska, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Galapagos Islands, Hawaii, the Pacific Coast, Panama Canal and South America. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America. Noted for four of the top 10 "Top Cruise Ships in the World" in the large-ship category, as voted by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler (February 2009 readers’ poll), Celebrity’s fleet – including the new Celebrity Solstice – will be joined by Celebrity Equinox this year, Celebrity Eclipse in 2010, a fourth Solstice-class ship in 2011, and a fifth in 2012. For more information, call Cruise Vacation World at 1-888-828-7327.

 


 

Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises Kick Off April with Special Offer - Two-for-one cruise fare, price protection guarantee

Miami - (April 01, 2009 ) - Upon hearing of a two-for-one cruise fare offer starting on April 1, some may wonder whether they’re hearing an April Fool’s Day joke, but the latest booking promotions from premium cruise brand Celebrity Cruises and deluxe sister brand Azamara Cruises are the real deal. Beginning today and running through April 30, 2009, cruisers can book a limited number of berths on select Alaska and Europe sailings at a two-for-the-price-of-one rate based on published brochure rates. Any of these cruises booked during April 2009 also feature a price-protection component and a travel agent booking incentive.

"With these unprecedented two-for-one promotions and their price protection component, when our guests book these sailings early, they can feel secure that they will get the best price, lock in an ideal stateroom assignment, and begin the countdown to their well-deserved vacation," Dondra Ritzenthaler, Senior Vice President of Sales, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises, said. "With fantastic cruises available for prices as low as $75 per person per day, quite simply, there has never been a better time to book a cruise."

Azamara offering Europe for less
The Azamara Cruises offer, called "The Azamara Assurance," offers savings of up to 50% off published brochure rates on 21 different cruises sailing between May and November 2009 through the Mediterranean, the Greek Isles, the Black Sea, Western Europe, Iceland and Scandinavia/Russia. Ranging in length from seven to 15 nights, the discounted cruises offer travelers the opportunity to experience the spectacular service, cuisine and amenities on the 694-guest Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest.

Sample discount fares being offered in "The Azamara Assurance," based on double occupancy in a veranda stateroom, are a 14-night "Best of Italy" cruise sailing on August 9, 2009, that was $3,999 per person and is $1,999 per person; and a seven-night Mediterranean cruise sailing on May 2, 2009, that was $2,099 per person and is being offered at $1,049 per person.

Celebrity offering Alaska and Europe at a discount
Celebrity Cruises’ offer is called "The Celebrity Starring You Promise," and offers savings of up to 51% off published brochure rates on 53 different cruises sailing in Alaska and Europe between May and September 2009. Alaska sailings in "The Celebrity Starring You Promise" range from seven to 13 nights in length and are being offered on Celebrity Mercury, Celebrity Infinity and Celebrity Millennium. An example of the type of discount guests can receive by booking their Alaska cruise on one of the sailings featured in the offer is a seven-night "Southbound Alaska" cruise between Vancouver and Seward on June 5, 2009, that was $999 per person based on double occupancy in an inside stateroom and is being offered at $499 per person.
Guests who book select Celebrity Europe cruises between today and April 30, 2009, are eligible for savings such as a 12-night Mediterranean cruise on July 21, 2009, that was being offered at $2,199 per person for an inside stateroom, based on double occupancy, and is being offered today at $1,149 per person. The Europe cruises in the promotion range from 10 to 14 nights in length.

Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises kick off April with special offers 2/2 Offer's price protection component adds security Price protection, a component of both the Azamara and Celebrity offers, gives guests who book during the promotion access to lower rates up to 48 hours before their sailing. If Azamara or Celebrity publish a lower price for the same stateroom category on the same sailing that the guest previously booked, the guest must call Azamara/Celebrity to verify eligibility for the lower price. A limited number of special rate programs are excluded. Guests or their travel agents must make their requests for a price adjustment no later than 48 hours prior to sailing by calling Azamara/Celebrity. Prices offered in "The Celebrity Starring You Promise" and "The Azamara Assurance" are per person, cruise only, based on double occupancy, in US dollars, subject to change without notice, and capacity controlled. The price protection component does not apply to price programs, such as resident and senior rates, that the guest does not qualify for at the time the request is made and cannot be used to obtain rates offered as part of other select pricing programs. Other terms and conditions apply.

About Azamara Cruises
Azamara Cruises unlocks the hidden corners of the world for those who desire to immerse themselves in the rich details of every voyage. The deluxe ships – Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest – offer an intimate experience, while allowing access to exotic destinations experienced travelers long to reach. For the 694 guests on each Azamara Cruises ship, every moment at sea embodies the pinnacle of luxury, and each footstep on shore accentuates the difference between visiting a place and getting a true sense of place. This year, Azamara Cruises presents the best of enchanting Europe, elite Asia, and the most captivating Caribbean. The line also offers unique cruisetours in Asia and Europe. For more information, call Cruise Vacation World at 1-888-828-7327.

 


 

Compelling Savings for 2010 Highlight Crystal Cruises' 20th Anniversary

LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2009 - To celebrate its 20 years as a leader in luxury cruising, Crystal Cruises is launching its 2010 fares with its most dramatic and compelling promotional savings ever.  Crystal's gifts to guests offer special anniversary pricing in advance of the vacation, spending credits during the cruise, and birthday programs for big savings in the future.

Guests sailing in 2010 will enjoy:

  • "All Inclusive - As You Wish" shipboard credits on every individual voyage in 2010. Most cruises offer $2,000 per couple, all the way up to $10,000 per couple for the full World Cruise;

  • 20th Anniversary Fares with up to $3,000 per couple savings on all Mediterranean and Northern Europe voyages booked by December 31, 2009;

  • Birthday Bonus! Book your 2010 birthday cruise by December 31, 2009 and save 50% on a future Crystal cruise taken before your next birthday;

  • 20th Anniversary events and activities on every 2010 cruise;

  • Exclusive events added to four special sailings: the 20th Anniversary President's cruise, the Crystal Society (repeat guest) Reunion cruise, and the cruises aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity that occur during July 20, 2010, which commemorates the anniversary of Crystal's first ship christening;

  • Crystal Family Memories program offers a free cruise incentive to celebrate one's own anniversary, birthday or reunion with friends and family;

  • Value Collection Fares, Crystal Society Savings and Early Full Payment Savings

"The sheer amount of fares savings, plus the scope of applicable voyages - even during prime seasons - plus a spending credit on every sailing, makes this the most significant collection of savings we've ever offered," says Gregg Michel, Crystal's president. "Our All Inclusive - As You Wish spending credit on every cruise is the ultimate luxury anniversary gift- to have what you want, when you want. Our guests have the freedom to choose whatever is meaningful to them, from soothing spa treatments to boutique shore excursions to rare wine vintages."

Sailing to 174 ports in 70 countries on 62 voyages, Crystal Cruises' 2010 program will feature a continued emphasis on distinctive destinations and port intensive itineraries including many overnight calls.  New offerings include maiden calls in Iran, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on the World Cruise to new North American cruises to the Sea of Cortez and Hawaii. While most voyages are 11-13 days in length, Crystal has set 15 cruises at 10 days or fewer.  Several combination cruises sail from 15 to 115 days without ever repeating a port.

Crystal's 2010 cruise fares begin at $2,165 per person, double occupancy.  For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a Cruise Vacation World or call 1-888-828-7327. 



SEABOURN ADDS NEW PRIVATE ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS FOR PRE- AND POST-CRUISE HOTEL EXTENSIONS

MIAMI, March 6, 2009----The Yachts of Seabourn Destination Services Department has created over a hundred exceptional local activities and excursions, specifically designed to accommodate couples or small groups who opt for bundled “Sail & Stay” packages or stays at luxury hotels in cities where the intimate vessels begin or end their cruises.

From a bicycle tour of Copenhagen’s vibrant art and design scene to a day spent cruising the islands of the Venice Lagoon on a private speedboat, Seabourn’s menu of private arrangements will provide participants with laughter, learning and thrilling memories to last a lifetime. Among the exceptional arrangements available are:

 

  • View ancient masterpieces of Chinese brush calligraphy in a Hong Kong museum, then learn from a master how to make your own.
  • Visit La Posta Vecchia, the beautiful villa of the late J. Paul Getty near Rome, for a hands-on cooking class from the resort chef and a sumptuous lunch.
  • In tony St. Jean-Cap Ferrat near Monte Carlo, visit Baroness Rothschild’s palatial Florentine “folly” and the Belle Époque, Grecian-style villa of Kerylos.
  • Spend an unforgettable day at a luxury lodge in the Central Andes above Valparaiso, either trekking or horseback riding among the spectacular peaks.
  • Traverse rolling desert dunes outside Dubai to a secluded encampment, for a Champagne feast fit for a sheikh, and a display of traditional Bedouin falconry.
  • In Rome, do as the Romans do and enjoy the masterpieces in the Villa Borghese gallery, followed by a delicious picnic lunch in a pleasant corner of its gardens.

“Seabourn’s guests prefer more personalized, unique experiences in our ports of call,” noted Pamela Conover, Seabourn’s president & CEO, “and they want to have authentic, insider experiences when they stay in Istanbul or Buenos Aires or Venice before or after their cruises, too. Guests can either choose from these exceptional experiences or dream up their own perfect day and our staff can arrange it.”

The Yachts of Seabourn, the world’s most celebrated small cruising vessels, offer voyages from seven days to full world cruises of up to 110 days. In 2009, 2010 and 2011, they will carry between 208 and 450 guests each to over 250 ports in 68 countries worldwide. Seabourn’s yachts are consistently ranked among the world’s finest travel experiences for their unparalleled levels of personalized service, generous all-suite accommodation and truly gourmet onboard dining. In June of 2009, the line will debut the beautiful, 450-guest Seabourn Odyssey, the first luxury vessel launched in six years. Seabourn Odyssey will sail its Maiden Voyage on June 24, 2009 from Venice.

For information or reservations, contact Cruise Vacation World at 1-888-828-7327.


 

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