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Meet the Jetline team This months edition we are pleased to introduce another two valued members of our team – Gemma Medden and Justin Bond. Below you can find out a little more about them. Name:
Gemma Medden Copywriter Age: A lady never tells, oh all right 29 Married: Last time I checked Children: Darcey (2), husband (32) and a fat, grumpy cat (7) Cruise ships sailed on: None (will have to speak to my boss about this) Favourite cruise line: Erm, see above Hobbies: Reading, tidying up after family, running
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Cruise ships sailed on: RCI Explorer of the Seas, Celebrity Century, Costa Fortuna, P&O Oceana, Ocean Village 2 Favourite cruise line: RCI Howzit...my name is Bond, Justin Bond I am delighted to be onboard with jetline Cruises as their newest Cruise Specialist. I came over to the UK 6 years ago from my home country of South Africa and have been working as a cruise specialist since then. Having previously worked with Ian, Martin and a number of key members of the Jetline Cruises team, I am relishing the chance to do so again, at a fantastic company like Jetline Cruises. You will be hard pushed to find an individual in this industry with the knowledge and passion that I have for the cruise product, and its customers I am a regular cruise passenger myself and love the style of cruising offered by
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I adore going on holidays so writing about cruises has been an interesting new subject for me. I must admit, I have never previously considered cruising for a holiday but fast-forwarding 18 months I now am eager to try one for myself. I have been absolutely blown away by the sheer choice of cruises on offer. The new ships entering the market are truly out of this world and the idea of visiting lots of destinations in one holiday is extremely appealing to me. Plus with a dynamite daughter to amuse, the children’s activities on board most ships sound a great option. Ian is a great boss to work for and indeed the only boss who doesn’t mind me scoffing chocolate at my PC and wearing pj’s to work (don’t worry, I work from home!) The whole team are always up for a laugh and I have been lucky enough to experience the joys of many of my colleagues singing skills at karaoke. For the best cruise advice and the cheapest deals around I believe there are no better people to speak to (although there jokes are pretty bad I must admit). Happy cruising and I hope you enjoy the magazine! Gemma
Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and P&O to name a few of my personal favorites. I consider myself to be a well travelled individual, as you would probably guess, and since leaving my home country, I am ticking off destinations all over the world. If you want a cruise and stay in the United States, I can tailor the package to suit your needs, if you really want to visit the Far East, but are unsure of what line or destination would suit you best, then please, give me the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge with you For some of you, I know that you may be just as well travelled, and your choice of holiday isn’t just about the destinations you visit, but about the ship itself, and the facilities on offer onboard. Some prefer the intimacy of a smaller ship, and others like the liveliness of the larger, American style ships, whatever you want, there is a cruise out there that will suit you perfectly, and I can find it for you I look forward to speaking to you, and sharing in the making of what should be a very special Cruise experience. Justin
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Cruise Industry News With more news of ship building progress and ship launches it’s a wonder how cruise lines are able to fill them. That’s where we come in sourcing great deals and innovative ways of taking the ideal cruise holiday at an affordable price. Also giving cruise lines valuable feedback on pricing, promotions, itineraries and service. Plus keeping you in touch with what is going on in the race to build bigger and better ships to make an informed choice.
Change of plan for Celebrity Century Celebrity Cruises have announced the redeployment of Celebrity Century to the Mediterranean next summer. The new sailings replace the previously announced series of four and five night cruises from Miami between May and October 2010. Dan Hanrahan, Celebrity Cruises President, said: “Celebrity Century’s four and five-night Caribbean cruises are very popular, but discussions with our travel partners and guests in North America and Europe indicated even stronger demand for the ship in Europe next summer.” From November 2009 until early May 2010 Celebrity Century will continue to sail four and five night Caribbean cruises and as a prelude to its European season will be sailing on a 14 night transatlantic cruise from Miami on 20 May 2010, calling in at Ponta Delgada (Azores), Lisbon, Seville, and Malaga, before porting in Barcelona. Arriving on 3 June 2010 Celebrity Century will begin a series of 12-night, roundtrip Mediterranean cruises. Ports of call on the new sailings include Cannes, Nice, Provence, Sicily Rome, Venice, Ephesus, Athens and Dubrovnik. Guests with confirmed bookings on the cancelled Caribbean sailings are being contacted with the option to switch to a seven-night sailing on Celebrity Solstice, subject to availability, in a similar category at the same price paid.
Famed marine life artist Wyland paints Ruby Princess swimming pool An unusual event took place as Ruby Princess approached Venice, with passengers aboard Princess Cruises latest ship being treated to an impromptu special live event as famed marine life artist Wyland painted the bottom of the ship’s Neptune swimming pool. Known worldwide for his unique works featuring sea animals, Wyland is aboard the ship for special art events and meet and greets with passengers. However, painting the ship’s pool was not on his original agenda. Ruby Princess Captain Tony Draper suggested the idea to the artist after being inspired by watching ship crew members painting the Princess “seawitch” logo on the bottom of the ship’s other main pool. Wyland agreed to paint the mother dolphin and her baby as a way to increase awareness for his conservation message. Guests on board were invited to follow along with a live top-deck event hosted by the ship’s cruise director, including live video of the painting in progress broadcast on Ruby Princess’ Movies Under the Stars poolside screen. “This is certainly one of the most unusual ways we’ve ever painted a pool,” said Jan Swartz, Princess executive vice president. “But it’s a wonderful way to work with Wyland to address our shared concern with the importance of marine conservation, and to give our passengers a unique experience as they witnessed a one-of-a-kind artwork taking shape.” Marine life artist Wyland is an accomplished painter, sculptor, photographer, writer and SCUBA diver. His non-profit Wyland Foundation has supported numerous conservation programs since 1993, including the monumental Whaling Wall mural project – and epic series of more than 100 life-size marine life murals that spans 14 countries on four continents and is viewed by an estimated 1 billion people every year. Wyland and Princess Cruises have a long-time association. Many Princess ships incorporate his sculptures in the swimming pool areas, and are featured in his latest book “100 Whaling Walls.” Wyland’s artwork is also featured in the ships’ onboard art galleries.
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Comedy Club Concept to debut on new Carnival Dream Continuing to reinforce its reputation for offering the most diverse entertainment choices at sea, Carnival Cruise Line will introduce the line’s first comedy club on its new 130,000 ton Carnival Dream. The club will feature six comedy shows on four different nights during each voyage. The new 3,646-passenger Carnival Dream – the line’s largest ship – is set to debut Sept. 21, 2009. Presented in the 425-seat Burgundy Lounge, Carnival Dream’s comedy club will highlight a wide variety of comedians offering both family-friendly and adult-only performances each night. Six 35-minute shows will be presented nightly, with show times at 6, 7:15, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 p.m., and 12:15 a.m. The last two performances will be R-rated adult-only shows. Carnival Dream’s comedy club will showcase the talents of both the line’s established comedians and up-and-coming performers, many of whom have appeared on television specials and in comedy venues throughout the country. “Guests choose a Carnival vacation to relax, laugh and have a great time, and comedy shows are one of our most popular entertainment offerings,” said Roger Blum, Carnival’s vice president of cruise programming. “On the Carnival Dream there will be 24 performances during each voyage, providing guests multiple opportunities to enjoy a highly talented roster of comics providing endless laughs in a fun and entertaining environment.” The Comedy Club will be one of several entertainment options to feature on the newest ‘Fun Ship’. There will be an unparalleled mix of entertainment and activity choices from early in the morning to late at night. Offered for the first time on Carnival Dream, Ocean Plaza is a stunning indoor/outdoor café/live music venue with activities and entertainment planned from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. Here, guests can relax with specialty coffees and sweets while enjoying a variety of live music, from rock and roll bands to a Latin trio, classical pianists, solo singers and more. Located on Promenade Deck 5, Ocean Plaza will also serve as the venue for activities ranging from scrapbooking classes and trivia contests to karaoke, and art, spa and photo seminars. Jugglers and magic shows also will be presented, while the Fun Force, Carnival’s energetic acrobatic troupe, will amaze guests with their high-flying antics. Carnival Dream debuts 11 September 2009 with three 12 night Grand Mediterranean cruises operating round-trip from Rome (Civitavecchia).
SeaDream announce more calls in Europe and Caribbean 2010 Luxury small ship line SeaDream has announced more calls in smaller ports in Europe and the Caribbean for 2010. The line’s 56-couple, mega-yachts SeaDream I and II sail in the Caribbean in the winter months and in European waters in the summer. The SeaDream I and II offer an elegant yet casual yachting experience and are able to visit the intimate yachting playgrounds, harbours and ports where large cruise ships cannot go. New ports in the Caribbean include: Norman Island, BVI; Mayreau, Grenadines; Portsmouth, Dominica; Bequia, Grenadines; Soufriere and Rodney Bay, St. Lucia; Le Desirade and Marie-Galante, Guadaloupe; St. Croix, USVI; Basseterre, St. Kitts, Falmouth Harbour, Antigua and Coconut Grove, Nevis. Another plus point for Caribbean calls is the late evening departures, for example in St. Barts where guests can have the opportunity to savour the
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lively restaurant and nightlife scene. There are a diverse choice of active land options on offer in the Caribbean as well, including snorkelling and diving off The Indians & Treasure Island in BVI; diving off Saba; river rafting in Dominica; a catamaran trip to Mustique and a drive-in volcano on St. Lucia. In Europe, new ports are: Formentera and Motril, Spain; Sete, France; Sifnos Island, Parga, Greece; Rab, Croatia; Poltu Quatu, Porto Rotondo and Los Maddalena, Sardinia; Syracuse, Marsala and Lipari, Sicily; Valletta, Malta and La Goulette, Tunisia. Head of UK sales and marketing Ian Buckeridge said:“Our reservations department received lots of enquiries for 2010 even before our schedules went up on our website. “They will call not only at vibrant port cities for pre- and post-voyage visits, but also at small and exclusive seaside towns and villages where the large passenger ships cannot go.”
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Interview with Peter Shanks President Cunard Line.
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There are many cruise lines out there in the 5-star premium market. Why should guests choose Cunard over the others? Cunard has the oldest and most respected brand in cruising and the youngest and most modern fleet of any cruise line. Travelling on an ocean Liner brings not only a sense of being part of history, but also delivers a wonderful quality experience. Over 98% of our guests say they will return for a future voyage. There is something very special about a Cunard Liner experience.
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2010 is going to be an exciting year with the launch of the Queen Elizabeth, what is going to differentiate her from the Queen Victoria? Queen Elizabeth will be a sister ship to Queen Victoria, but very much with her own personality. The look, feel and ambience on board will give a modern twist to art deco and a sense whereby both our regular guests and first time guests will immediately feel at home. New features includes a Britannia Club dining room, a fun Sports deck bringing back the age of bowls, croquet and paddle tennis and a new “Garden Lounge” enabling people to feel as though they are sitting at Kew Gardens. Everybody is very excited about her - and with the name Queen Elizabeth she will bring an extra special touch of excitement.
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With the Queen Elizabeth selling so well when launched is there plans for another ship after this? With three Ocean Liners Cunard are well placed for the next few years with the opportunity for guests to choose from Transatlantics, Mediterranean voyages, Northern Europe voyages, Caribbean voyages and further afield voyages through Panama Canal, West Coast of USA and Hawaii. If you add in the two World Voyages then with three liners Cunard are able to cover the world.
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2009 has been a tough economic year, how have Cunard weathered the storm? Better than we could have expected earlier in the year. “The Cunard Sale” back at the start of the year offered many voyages at terrific value and these were much appreciated by many of our guests which meant we have had a successful summer 2009. We also have international distribution and therefore attract guests from around the world, which enables us to get good support from different markets under different market conditions. The UK in particular has had a very strong year as the Cunard brand continues to punch well above its weight.
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Cunard are industry leaders for world cruise and world cruise sectors. Why should guests choose these? There is something very special about a world voyage on Cunard. With famous ships every port of call is a special event. Being on board Queen Mary 2 going into cities like Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai adds another element of excitement both to all of our guests on board and to the cities themselves. In the past we have been known to bring Sydney to a standstill and cause major traffic jams and everyone wanted to come down and see our liners. Imagine how much fun it is for our guests to be on the ship and see the whole of Sydney looking at them.
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Would you explain a typical cruise customer of Cunard? Cunard has a wide appeal and a very cosmopolitan mix of guests. In looking for a different experience, it is often interesting to travel with other nationalities the mix of British, American, Australian and European guests makes everyone feel as though they really are experiencing something different. Some come to Cunard for a “once in a lifetime” experience - no reason why this could not become “three, four or five times in a lifetimes” - as once guests have travelled with Cunard they really feel the urge to travel with us again. So we attract people from all walks of life and of course the range of options on board the ship from
a Britannia stateroom right up to the top Queens Grill suites, boasting the largest space at sea, we can meet aspirations of many, many guests from around the world.
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Cunard is known for white star service. Would you mind describing this please? One thing that makes Cunard really special are the people that work on board our liners. All aspects of our training come under our “White Star Service” programme. We have a White Star Academy whereby our staff are trained prior to joining the ship and whilst on the ship as well. This has led to a tremendous level of service, but more importantly a sense of shared pride amongst our staff. Our internal mantra is now “We are Cunard!” and if you go below deck and mingle with our fabulous staff, you will understand the real sense of pride in being part of the Cunard family. All of our staff, including myself, wear a White Star Service pin on our jackets and everyone who puts the pin on it really means something very special and that is really noticed by our guests.
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A-Z Part
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This is the final part of our A-Z on the Caribbean islands which started with our July edition. In this edition we are featuring the Saints and Tortola where the lesser known islands of St Thomas and Tortola have lots to offer. Once again we have tried to give a more practical appraisal of the islands to help you get the most from your visit and to help you save money. ST KITTS Another member of the British Commonwealth – St Kitts lies at the top of the Lesser Antilles chain close to Antigua. One can’t help but think that Basseterre the capital has been purpose built to receive the cruise ships. These moor at the cruise pier right in front of Port Zante and the shops – or rather cruise dollar relieving centres !!! Visit Brimstone Hill National Park known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies or the sister island of Nevis just a 45 minute ferry ride way. Get a good feel for the island on the scenic railway – originally built to transport sugar cane or chill out at one of the best beaches on the island Cockleshell Beach. This 2 mile stretch of white sand beach is relatively unspoilt and overlooks the island of Nevis- a shared taxi carrying 4 costs approx $21 per taxi. Try an invigorating natural Aloe Vera massage on the beach – it does wonders for your sunburn !!! St Lucia
bustling markets, & stunning volcanic scenery. Check out picturesque Marigot Bay the location of many films, trek through the rainforest and take a refreshing dip in a waterfall or be adventurous and take a jungle top zip wire adventure. The best beach is Rodney Bay with its white sands or longer Reduit Beach both north of Castries. Most ships moor at the Quayside, bigger ones such as the Queen Mary 2 anchor off shore.
ST MAARTEN Is part of the Leeward island chain just north of Antigua. This was settled at different periods buy both the Dutch and the French so there are two distinct halves to the island. The capital is Philipsburg where the cruise ships dock at the quayside. This is a delightful warren of narrow streets with interesting shops and leafy courtyard cafes. This is a wonderful place to wander around starting in Wathey Square where you will find a fine collection of West Indian Gingerbread houses. The French Capital is Marigot- worth visiting for its markets, café lined waterfront and the chic boutiques of Marina Port La Royale.
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ST LUCIA St Lucia is the last of our BIG 3 islands in the Caribbean and also one of our favourites. Another lush tropical island and part of the Windward Island group. The capital is Castries in the North West and there is a lush verdant rain forest in the centre. This island is volcanic and is most famous for Les Pitons – 2 twin conical shaped mountains. St Lucia became part of the British Common wealth as recently as 1979. Unlike many islands St Lucia is not wholly reliant on the cruise ships and it exports much of its produce such as bananas, coconut, cocoa, nutmeg and sugar cane. Castries itself is not purpose built for the cruise ships and so its quite commercial. Therefore you have to get out and about to really appreciate what this island has to offer- with charming fishing villages,
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Purchased from the Danes in 1917 for $25 million ST Thomas is part of the US Virgin Islands - this is THE duty free shoppers paradise in the Caribbean. We never really understood this until we went there as all islands have shops selling jewellery and designer brands. Charlotte Amalie is the capital – and this quaint town is a joy to walk around with its cobbled streets and alley ways filled with the best shops in the Caribbean – but not so much “in your face” as the other islands. Unlike most of the other islands this is the US of A in the Caribbean – it’s clean, organised and well run and you may think that you are in one of the Florida Keys. Ships moor at one of the 2 cruise terminals; the closest to the town centre is Havensight Mall within walking distance. The furthest is at Crown Bay Harbour 4 miles to the west and approximately a 5-10 minute $6 taxi ride away. The best beach is Magens Bay approximately 6 miles away from the capital on the other side of the island. Magens Bay is voted one of the top 10 beaches of the world and is a 1 mile stretch of white sand. When entering St Thomas after visiting other ports of call you have to go through US immigration. This is usually organised on board ship before going ashore. If St Thomas is your last port of call - then usually you do not have to go through immigration again when you get to your home port in the US such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale or New York.
TORTOLA This the largest of the British Virgin Islands and as a result they drive on the left (as in the UK) – confusing the American tourists! Road Town is the capital and is nestled at bottom of a backdrop of mountains. The cruise terminal quay is in the centre of the bay at Wickhams Cay 1 with the expensive Wickhams Cay 2 marina off to the right and the tender pier off to the left for the larger ships moored in the bay. Both are walking distance to the shops – but Road Town is not the best of places to wander around. Just up an over the mountain on the other side of the island is the popular Cane Garden beach - this is a lovely palm fringed sweep of white sand. It takes about 10-15 minutes to get there with some magnificent views of the island and the cost is $6 in a shared minibus / taxi. There is an opportunity to swim with the dolphins in the dolphin sanctuary just to the South of Road Town. This may at first seem an exploitation of captured tourist scarred dolphins – but you quickly realise that is a sanctuary for rescued dolphins that are rehabilitated and are a joy to meet. Also another must here are the Baths at Virgin Gorda – the massive volcanic boulders which form secluded pools and grottos. Before you make any plans to get off your ship check how many cruise ships are in port – when we arrived there were 4 cruise ships in port which meant congested roads and beaches reminiscent of the heydays of 70’s Benidorm!
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Destination Focus Cruise to the Canary Islands and discover sun-soaked days in its year-round sunshine, diverse landscapes, volcanic lunar-like mountains, snow-capped peaks and vibrant resorts. If you are considering a cruise to this incredible destination, read on for all the information you will need.
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Monument to the Discoveries, Lisbon What to expect Canary Island Cruises have been a popular cruise destination for many years and it’s easy to see why. By far the best way to fully appreciate the spectacular scenery and effervescent resorts of the Canaries, and in particular off the beaten track destinations, is by cruise ship. The busiest time for Canary Island Cruises is during the winter months with holidaymakers vying to escape to sunnier climates but cruises to the Canary Islands operate throughout the year with no-fly sailings from UK ports as well as fly cruises.
Ports to visit Possibly the best known of all the islands is Tenerife, a popular destination on Canary Island Cruises that boasts snow capped mountains, delightful sandy beaches and exclusive designer boutiques in its capital, Santa Cruz. It is an island of two halves, with the south hot, dry and arid and the north, green and lush with wild flowers growing profusely. Spain’s highest mountain, the 11,600 foot high Mount Teide is also located nearby, and well worth the effort of reaching the summit for the spectacular panoramic views of all the islands that can be had.
Forged from fiery volcanoes, the Canary Islands offer a unique blend of eerie moon-like landscapes, sandy beaches and bustling holiday resorts. As the islands are duty-free cruise passengers can stock up on cheap supplies and specialist goods such as leather as they spend their time on excursions away from the ship. The four major Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura are all popular sunshine stop-off points for the world’s best cruise ships, whether on mini-island cruises, or as part of a larger cruise itinerary.
Another favourite destination on Canary Island Cruises is Lanzarote, where most of its attractions are centred on the islands lunar-like landscape. An island borne of over 300 volcanoes, Lanzarote has miles of solidified rock serving as a fascinating reminder of what Mother Nature can do. In Arrecife you can visit the Museum of Contemporary Art in Castillo San José dating from 1776 or experience a camel ride through the continually hissing rocks of Fire Mountain.
Spanish is the dominating culture here but being so close to Africa stepping ashore at any of the Canary Islands offers a unique blend of Moroccan and Mediterranean cultures as well. Add these wonderful cultural elements to the beautiful all-year round sunshine and idyllic scenery and you have a guaranteed blissful stop at any and all of the Canary Islands’ ports.
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Another worthwhile visit is Las Palmas in Gran Canaria. The third largest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria offers a continent of contrasts. There’s the elegant capital, Las Palmas, where Columbus once called en route to the New World; lovely beaches and the Sahara-like sand dunes of Maspalomas; and inland, a volcanic landscape of valleys, gorges and mountains rising to 6,000 feet.
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L a Coruna is Galicia’s liveliest city and with Galician seafood ranked amongst the best in the world you can’t afford to miss some classic recipes, such as empanadas (large flat pies filled with eels or lamprey, sardines, or meat such as veal or pork).
When you travel around the island of Madeira it quickly becomes clear why it is known as the Garden Island - it is simply awash with colour from a breathtaking display of sub-tropical plants and flowers. So it is hardly surprising that large and colourful flower markets are one of the most arresting features of Funchal, Madeira’s capital. Locally made wicker furniture, lacework and tapestries all make good buys along with the ubiquitous Madeira wine. Funchal is also the base for tours to the islands botanical gardens; the fishing village of Camara de Lobos where Churchill went to paint; Camacha, the wicker centre; the levada walks, part of an ancient irrigation system; and to Reids Hotel for traditional afternoon tea. Some of the best views of the Portuguese capital Lisbon come as your ship cruises along the Tagus River. You pass the Belem Tower and the impressive Monument to the Discoveries with its statue of Henry the Navigator before arriving at the Lisbon cruise terminal. Although small for a European capital, Lisbon city does sprawl a little so you would do best to concentrate on three districts - Baixa, Bairro Alto and Alfama, each with its own distinctive style. Baixa has busy streets of inviting shops, cafés and restaurants while Alfama is the atmospheric old town with narrow cobblestone streets, medieval and Moorish-style buildings, Bairro Alto is another historic district with narrow streets and is a steep climb from Baixa so look out for the 100-year-old lift (Elevador do Carmo) near Rossio Square.
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As we revealed in last month’s edition, we have expanded our current operation with a brand new state of the art call centre right next to Stansted Airport. This new team is to be headed up by Emma Neaves, whose ‘Meet the Team’ profile also featured in last month’s edition. Emma brings with her a wealth of experience in the cruise industry and boundless enthusiasm that is certain to guarantee the call centre will be a resounding success. The new call centre will have a dedicated team responsible for answering email enquiries, ensuring an efficient and responsive service for our valued customers. There is a team of experienced staff, trained in-house just waiting to help you find the cruise of your dreams so why not give us a call today.
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Baby Layla Mai We were thrilled to announce the arrival of Helen Evan’s new baby, Layla Mai, last month and are pleased to say that mother and baby are continuing to do extremely well. Here is a picture of the beautiful little Layla.
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Just thought I would let you know how much we enjoyed our trip. The package you put
Following the amazing discount you got for us on our recent Royal Caribbean cruise I have recommended you to all our friends. The kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves with all the activities on board, especially the FlowRider and rock-climbing wall.
together for us was excellent and also good value for money. The Marriott Hotel in Toronto was excellent and ideally situated. Executive Hotel Vintage Park in Vancouver was adequate but just lacked that personal touch, and to get a drink after 10pm they send you next door to the Quality Hotel, Cruise on Celebrity Mercury was great and
A big thank you for all your help and we look forward to speaking to you soon for our next cruise.
because the weather was so good we were
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able to get so close to the Hubbard Glacier
The Budd family, Tooting
but again was ideally situated.
(closest the ship had ever been) and it was amazing. Once again, thank you for all your help along the way, it makes all the difference. Thanks Lynne Stuttard (by email)
Dear Andy Have just returned from our cruise of a lifetime with Cunard Cruises and we wanted to send you a quick note to say thanks for all your help with the booking. As first time cruisers we weren’t totally sure what we were after but with lots of patience from you we ended up with an unforgettable holiday. Now we have the cruising bug we’ll be calling you again soon for our next adventure! Kind regards, Mr. Mrs. S. Foster, Hertford
To Jo A massive THANK YOU for the cruise you organised for us. It was by far the cheapest we could find and you were so helpful, making sure all the paperwork was sent out promptly. Thanks once again. Oliver Brown, Basingstoke
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Ship Focus
P&O Cruises Ventura
13 night cruises from £959pp
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P&O Cruises are the UK’s leading cruise line, which is no surprise when you look back at their illustrious history. P&O Cruises first invented modern day cruising as we know it back in 1837 and today sail to over 180 different destinations in 72 countries worldwide. Ventura is the newest ship in the fleet, launched with great flair and gusto in April to rapturous applauds, it is the largest ship ever built for Britain. She’s taller than Nelson’s Column, wider than Pall Mall and more than twice as heavy as the Titanic. Ventura is a cruise ship of gigantic proportions. First impressions of Ventura are that she is as British as sausage and onions, with Boddington’s on tap in the bars and home-grown ship’s officers (one crew member for every three passengers). The interiors are contemporary but restrained and there is none of the extreme bling favoured by many new ships these days.
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Who Should Go Ventura is a totally different concept for P&O Cruises. It has an informal feel, marketed as a newcomers’ ship and aimed at passengers who don’t know the cruising rules. Some post P&O passengers might feel it is ‘too big’ or ‘not for me’ and will most probably look forward to Azura, which despite being another big ship will have a more traditional feel. Noddy is the star attraction for two- to four-year-olds on Ventura. He has a house in their Toy Box area, a model of his car... and a cleverly thought-out play schemes which will mean children learn as they have fun. The huge zone for kids, taking up half of Deck 16, can take up to 850 children, supervised by a team of qualified and vetted staff. There are even cots for children to sleep while their parents are out enjoying the rest of the ship. The great thing is that it is extremely safe for kids, with ID’s checked twice before being allowed through security doors and cameras that discreetly record everything. Passengers without children will probably not even be aware that the kids’ area exists. It has been cleverly designed so nobody needs to go there without a reason. And Ventura isn’t just about families. Grown-ups, with or without the children in tow, have
a massive choice of things to do - from lively bars with cabarets and comedians to a relaxing spa, trendy restaurants and even an art collection from the Tate Modern. Facilities onboard Ventura include 15 passenger decks, 4 pools, a sports court for tennis or football, luxury spa, beauty salon and gym with ocean views. Unique features aboard Ventura include the first circus school at sea, ‘Cirque Ventura’, a digital Scalextric track, and the endless pool. Dining On Ventura you can chose Club dining, where you are allocated a restaurant and table, usually sharing with others, and a set time to dine for the duration of the cruise, or Freedom dining, which allows you to eat when you want, sitting with your nearest and dearest or sharing a table if you want. Dining is more than just about menus on Ventura, it’s about the whole experience which P&O devotes them to ensuring is magnificent. You can linger over exquisite six-course silver-service meals in one of the elegant main restaurants, Bay Tree, Saffron or Cinnamon. Then there’s a variety of authentic Spanish tapas dishes in the relaxed ambience of Ramblas. You can watch skilled chefs create delicious Pacific-rim
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dishes in East, whilst families can spend time together in the Beach House, which is great for all ages. The buffet style Waterside restaurant also provides a high quality buffet style option. The White Room has been overseen by restaurateur Marco Pierre White. Here special occasions can be celebrated with fine dining, sophisticated Italian cuisine and fine wines. Staterooms Ventura has 1,546 cabins, of which 445 are inside, 1,101 are outside and 880 have a balcony. Some 23 are wheelchair accessible.
Entertainment and public areas Ventura boasts 12 bars on board and everything from spectacular deck extravaganzas to jazz, comedy and West-End style shows. You can be guaranteed that your evenings are full of choice and you can choose where you want to relax, laugh and entertained in the striking show lounge The Tamarind Club; dance the night away to Salsa and enjoy live musical acts in the Cuban-themed nightclub Havana or sip a delicious cocktail in the laid-back atmosphere of Metropolis.
The cabins are easily on par with top hotel rooms, spacious and beautifully furnished, with original canvas paintings on the walls, flat-screen TVs and splendidly fluffy duvets. Designed to offer the ultimate retreat, all rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, Egyptian cotton bed lines and those all important designer touches that provide a boutique hotel feel. Indulge with your complimentary Temple Spa pamper pack and experience an incredible night’s sleep on a Slumberland 8 deep ‘Gold Seal’ posture sprung mattress. Enjoy tea and coffee making facilities from leading designer Nick Munro, personal steward service and an in-cabin entertainment system complete with flat-screen television.
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Ship Review of Grand Princess
by Ian Gilder
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n November last year my wife Lisa and I were fortunate enough to be invited out to Fort Lauderdale for the naming Ceremony of the Ruby Princess. After 4 days of great hospitality we decided we would cruise on a Princess ship for our own family holiday for the very first time. After having a great cruise the year before going out of Southampton we decided we would again like to go from Southampton and plumped for the Grand Princess on the 1st August for a 14 night cruise around the Med. Ports of call were not particularly important to us as we have visited most of them but a good kids club for my two children (Lois 7 and Frankie 3). I am not going to go into all of the details on the ship but would like to give pointers on how you could get more out of your holiday if you choose to cruise on this ship. Things that I liked The kids club was absolutely first class and this is my first holiday in many years where we have managed to sit around the pool and actually relax and get a suntan. My kids loved the kids club and apparently Lois spent more time in there than any other child. After 10 o’clock at night they had slumber parties so Lisa and I could stay out watch the show and make a donation to the charity called Princess Cruises Casino. Nominal charge of $5 per hour but well worth it. At this point I would like to say if you are a gambler and like busy casino’s you are going to be disappointed. It was quiet every night.
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If you do not have children I can recommend the Sanctuary area. This is an area where you pay a small cover charge for a big private cabana with luxury sun loungers. Very relaxed, very quiet and limited amount of people. TOP TIP – When you book your space you are booking a numbered bed. If you want one outside you will need to go straight to the sanctuary and book. I tried booking at 5pm on embarkation day for the whole 14 nights and all outside beds were already reserved. When I was on the Ruby Princes we ate in Sabbatini’s the speciality restaurant and the food was exquisite so we decided we would try one on the Grand. As I am a fussy eater we opted for the Steakhouse and booked ourselves in there for 2 nights. All I can say is exceptional. I ate arguably some of the best steaks that I have ever had at sea. My wife who loves fish was in her element as I don’t allow her to cook fish at home as I have a seafood allergy. After the first 2 nights we ate in there a total of 10 times. We had the same waiter Ody and Lubomir who was the supervisor was fantastic. I have been on many cruises and at times I am a little blasé nowadays. However I would like to congratulate Princess for a couple of the outside deck parties. The first started at 10pm at night at the back of ship and in my opinion was the best ever deck party that I have been to. The back pool was covered and they placed the band on there. Due to the design of the ship the upper decks could look down like a theatre so everyone could have a great view. They also had put pieces of string intertwined
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over the pool. At first we wondered what it was there for but all became revealed a little later as they handed out streamers which people throw over the string. With the wind blowing and the lights it was amazing. Now my dislikes which luckily are not too many Due to going in peak time there were 500 kids of which 250 were teenagers. They monopolised the main swimming pool and kept on pushing each other in and dive bombing. After complaining to the front desk they said it was their parent’s responsibility and nothing they could do about it. This is not a norm on this ship but at peak times you expect children onboard. There are 3 other pools with 2 of them children free so you can get away. In my opinion the entertainment could have been better. If you liked quizzes you would have been in your element. You could do at least 4 quizzes every day and 2 of these would be at night in one of the main show lounges. The main shows were excellent and the speciality acts flown in were also very good. If you are old enough to remember ‘Opportunity Knocks’, I am certain you will remember Bernie Flint – he won 12 weeks running. He starred and was excellent. As I have mentioned above in general the whole experience was very good, a couple of minor negatives but overlooking those, the Grand Princess was a very good cruise experience. Taking out the families the average age was slightly older than what I was anticipating but a nice ship, great staff and a good alternative to the usual suspects.
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September Booking Promotion AugUST Bank Holiday Special August Bank Holiday Special from £699pp 9 night fly-cruises aboard MSC Poesia ➤➤ Exclusive Offer ➤➤ Cruise fROm the UK
The 90,000 tonne MSC Poesia is only a year old and having sailed on this ship we were impressed with the range of facilities and the intriguing décor. The MSC Poesia seems to flow very well in so far that it is easy to find your way around with one area leading to another. Her facilities include: 2 swimming pools, 4 whirlpools, 2 pool bars, Kids facilities and splash pool, 4 restaurants, sushi bar, wine bar, 2 large entertainment lounges, theatre, night club, casino, 5 further bars and more. Get your holiday off to an immediate start without the need to fly and cruise from Dover. Take advantage of the extra day off work for Bank holiday and perhaps take the kids for the tail end of the school holidays on this low cost high season early booking bargain. Cruise 9 nights from Dover to La Coruna (Spain) • Malaga • Tunis • Dubrovnik • Venice. Fly home to Gatwick. Date 2010 24 Aug
Interior £full
Oceanview £699
Balcony £769
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Greek Islands from £599pp
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7 night fly cruises aboard MSC Musica
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Another great early booking offer for next year on board the MSC Musica – sister ship to the MSC Poesia. Below you will find special reduced prices which will increase at the end of this month. MSC seem have some of the best itineraries packing lots in and this one is no exception. We like this one as the itinerary begins and ends in Venice which has probably one of the best sailaways in the world as the ship sails up the Grand Canal past St Marks Square. Also unusually this itinerary includes an overnight stop to one of the most cosmopolitan party capitals of the Greek islands – Mykonos!
These are unique itineraries for a Canaries cruise as they include Rome and some of them include Lanzarote which cannot be found in most of the Canaries cruises featured in this edition of Cruise Ahoy.
Fly from London to Venice on a Sunday. Cruise 7 nights to Bari (Italy) • Corfu • Athens • Mykonos (overnight) • Santorini • Olympia (Katakolon - Greece) • Dubrovnik • Venice. Fly home Date 2010 4 Apr 11 Apr 18 Apr 25 Apr 2 May 9 May 16 May 23 May
Inside £659 £659 £599 £629 £699 £699 £699 £699
Outside £749 £749 £699 £699 £799 £799 £799 £799
Balcony £799 £799 £749 £749 £849 £799 £849 £859
This ship is one of the newest and most innovative of the MSC Fleet at just over 133,000 tonnes and has received lots of publicity for its size and elegance. Facilities include: 4 swimming pools (one covered), 9 whirlpools, spa & Fitness centre, comprehensive children’s facilities, 4D Cinema, F1 simulator, L’Etoile French Restaurant, Tex Mex, 2 buffet restaurants, La Cantina Toscana, 2 further restaurants, Cappuccino Coffee Bar, Nightclub, Theatre, Casino, numerous lounges & bars. Plus much more. Canaries 1: Fly from London to Genoa. Cruise 11 nights to Barcelona • Casablanca • Tenerife • Madeira • Malaga • Rome • Genoa. Fly home Canaries 2: Fly from London to Genoa. Cruise 11 nights to Barcelona • Madeira • Tenerife • Lanzarote • Malaga • Rome • Genoa. Fly home Date 2010 Itinerary 7 Jan Canaries 1 18 Jan Canaries 2 20 Feb Canaries 1 3 Mar Canaries 2
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Niagara Falls Or Miami Beach Or Key West Roadtrip FREE Tour on Maid of the Mist
3 Holiday options
Fully IncLUSIVE Convertible Car Hire
Niagara Falls or Florida from £899pp 9-14 night fly-cruises aboard Queen Mary 2 These little crackers offer a high class holiday at a low price. Choose our wonderful Toronto & Niagara Falls cruise and stay holiday for great scenery and shopping. Perhaps opt for a more relaxing beach holiday in the centre of the action on Miami Beach. You may even decide for our road trip with the wind blowing through your hair and a youthful experience where Cape Cod meets the Caribbean in stylish Key West. All of these have been combined with a wonderful voyage on the iconic Queen Mary 2. There is a lot to occupy your time on board: Late mornings in bed with waiter service to get you going. A leisurely breakfast, a stroll on deck and perhaps a lecture from one of the guest speakers on board. Look out for the historic wall murals dotted around the ship depicting the history of Cunard. The only Planetarium at sea makes for a great afternoon with a difference and is also host to the latest feature films. A lunchtime pint in the pub, a wallow in the Canyon Ranch Spa, then an aperitif in the Chart room before dinner. Try your hand in the Casino after the theatre then round the night off in the very stylish Commodore Club for a night cap.
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Niagara Falls: Avoid airport impatience at the beginning of your holiday & get off to an immediate start the moment you board the ship in Southampton. Cruise 6 OR 7 Nights from Southampton to New York. Fly direct to Toronto for 2 OR 4 nights Hotel stay. Included is an escorted coach tour to Niagara Falls plus FREE trip on the Maid of the Mist. Then fly direct home overnight to London. Miami Beach: Fly Direct to Miami. Stay for 3 nights in a 5* hotel in the centre of the Miami South Beach Art Deco area. Relax with the thought of NO queues and NO airport security as you cruise 10 nights from Fort Lauderdale via New York for a day trip of shopping and sightseeing. Then across the Atlantic to Southampton.
Key West Roadtrip: We have thought of everything on this one. Fly direct to Miami. After a tiring flight - relax in an airport hotel and wake up refreshed and ready to roll the following morning to collect your fully inclusive convertible car hire for a wonderful sunny and scenic drive down to the Florida Keys. This drive is an experience in itself – getting a suntan on the way and passing the little islands with panoramic views across the turquoise sea from the bridges connecting them. Stay for 3 nights on Key West close to Duval Street in a 4-star beach hotel. Drive to Fort Lauderdale to drop off the car and join the Queen Mary 2 for a 10 night cruise via New York back to Southampton. Date 23 Oct 09 8 Apr 10 9 Apr 10 22 Apr 10
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27 Nights
USA ROUNDTRIP NO FLYING 22 April 2010 Aboard Cunard Queen Mary 2 and Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas 2 SHIPS – 1 HOLIDAY
BONUS $200 per cabin ON BOARD CREDIT
OPTIONAL HARWICH TRANSFER £30pp EXTRA
If you are looking for something different and don’t want to fly – take a look at our exclusive offer over the May Bank Holiday. This unbeatable holiday includes the iconic Queen Mary 2, the sights & shopping in New York, a scenic east coast train adventure, Miami Beach & a relaxing Bermuda cruise to the UK. With no need to fly – there is no overbearing airport security, no cramped flights and no weight restrictions – ideal for shopaholics. Plus to enhance your return sailing we have included $200 per cabin on board spending money. Your itinerary Date 2010 Itinerary
22 Apr
Southampton. Embark Queen Mary 2 23-28 Apr At sea 29 Apr New York. Disembark for hotel 30 Apr New York Hotel 1 May New York Penn Station. AMTRAK 2 May Miami Station. Disembark for hotel 3 May Miami Beach Hotel 4 May Miami Beach Hotel 5 May Miami Beach Hotel 6 May Miami. Embark Jewel of the Seas 7-8 May At sea 9 May Bermuda - Kings Wharf 10-14 May At sea 15 May Lisbon Portugal 16-17 May At sea 18 May Brugges (Zeebrugge) Belgium 19 May Harwich. Disembark 19 May Harwich. Disembark
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AMTRAK TRAIN ADVENTURE - 1 NIGHT Your AMTRAK train adventure includes: • Private overnight Roomette with Air conditioning • Meals Included • Ensuite WC and washbasin • 2 Folding Berths with turndown service • Toiletries and use of nearby showers • Bottled Water & Daily Newspaper • Dining Carriage and Lounge Carriage UPGRADE: Your train roomette to a larger room with private shower for £100pp extra.
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CUNARD QUEEN MARY 2: Our special promotion gives you the opportunity to enjoy the classic experience of cruising on the Queen Mary 2 on an epic journey crossing the Atlantic to New York. This is an experience in itself without the interruptions of ports of call with plenty of time to rest, relax, a spot of self appreciation and absolute self indulgence. Be sure to try out the Canyon Ranch Spa, the Planetarium, take part in the themed evenings, have fish & chips in the Golden Lion Pub and book a romantic dinner in the Todd English restaurant. We also recommend dinner reservations in one of the fabulous Kings Court restaurants for speciality waiter service dinning. By the end of your voyage you will wonder where the time has gone. ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL JEWEL OF THE SEAS: This sleek yacht-like cruise ship is a little smaller than the Queen Mary 2 but is tastefully finished with a great range of facilities. The Windjammer restaurant is one of the best known casual dining venues in the cruise industry and is open virtually 24 hours a day. The Schooner Bar makes a great meeting place and the Colony Club is a stylish alternative evening out. The spa and fitness centre are excellent plus there is a relaxing thermal suite. We recommend an extra special dinner in Chops Grille for incredible steaks or Portofino’s for a delicious Italian. With our bonus on board spending money – it won’t cost you any extra!
INCLUDED in the Price: • 7 nights full board on Queen Mary 2 • 2 nights hotel in New York (room only) • 1 night AMTRAK roomette - full board • 4 nights Hotel Miami Beach (room only) • 13 nights full board on Jewel of the Seas • Port taxes & fees • Facilities & entertainment • $200 per cabin credit on Jewel of the Seas 22 Apr 2010
Queen Jewel of PRICE Mary 2 the Seas Per person Interior D8 deck 4 N deck 3/4 £1699 Interior D4 deck 6 L deck 9 £1849 Oceanview C2 deck 4 H deck 3 £1999 Balcony B5 deck 4 E3 deck7/8 £2199 Balcony B2 deck 6 E1 deck 8 £2399 Deluxe Balcony A3 deck 8 D2 deck 9 £2599 Suite P2 Deck 10 GS Deck 10 £4289 ADD ON: Optional coach transfer from Harwich to Southampton £30pp.
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Palm Tree Paradise Choices Including 3 Nights in Las Vegas
Best Seller
Las Vegas & Hawaii from £1099pp
Exotic Caribbean Special Offer from £899pp
18 night fly-cruise aboard Golden Princess
12 night fly-cruise aboard Ruby Princess
➤➤ Includes 3 Nights In Las Vegas
➤➤ Add on 3 extra nights in Las Vegas from only £249pp
Fly to Las Vegas before you join your cruise & spend 3 nights on the famous Las Vegas Strip. Las Vegas is not just for gambling, casinos and slot machines – this holiday Mecca offers much more. Explore all of the themed hotels with their themed attractions inside. The Pirate ship battle in the lagoons in front of Treasure Island is a must; as is a journey down the Nile in Luxor Hotel. Wander through ancient Greece in Ceasar’s Palace, visit Paris and take a Gondola ride in the Venetian Hotel. The Strip is not the only happening place in Las Vegas the bright lights and Glitter Gulch in the pedestrian Downtown area is well worth a visit. Outside of Las Vegas no visit is complete without seeing the Hoover Dam and if you have time - visit the awe inspiring Grand Canyon.
This ship was launched in November last year and is the newest of the fleet with the latest innovations – including Movies Under the Stars, Skywalker’s Nightclub, secluded outdoor adults only Sanctuary, 24-hour buffet and more.
Fly direct to Los Angeles and arrive with plenty of time to travel straight to the port and join the Golden Princess bound for the Hawaiian Islands! Cruise 14 nights from Los Angeles, Hilo • Honolulu • Kauai • Lahaina & Ensenada (Mexico) • Los Angeles. Fly home overnight. Don’t forget to ask for early disembarkation !!!! Or ask our sales team about spending extra nights in Los Angeles from only £35pp per night. This is a great opportunity to see the sights such as: Hollywood, Beverley Hills, Rodeo Drive, Venice beach, Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm and more.
These Caribbean itineraries are great with a good number of ports of call during the cruise – try itinerary 1 for the big 3 of St Lucia, Barbados & Antigua or 2 for something different with picturesque Dominica, rural Bonaire and exotic Aruba. Itinerary 1: Fly from London to Miami. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 10 nights from Fort Lauderdale to Antigua • St Lucia • Barbados • St Kitts • St Thomas • Bahamas • Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight Itinerary 2: Fly from London to Miami. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 10 nights from Fort Lauderdale to Bahamas • St Thomas • Dominica • Grenada • Bonaire • Aruba • Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight. Date
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Far East Explorer INCLUDING FREE TOURS IN BEIJING AND BANGKOK
EASTER SPECIAL
3 Nights In Beijing
Far East Explorer from £1699pp
Your itinerary
24 night fly-cruises aboard Diamond Princess
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
➤➤ GETAWAY FOR EASTER ON THIS EXTRA SPECIAL HOLIDAY ➤➤ Including FREE TOURS IN BEIJING AND BANGKOK
This is one of our best selling Far East cruises for an all round Far East experience. This cruise has a bit of everything in it for the essential visit to the Far East including: Tours of the principle attractions in China, overnight experience in Hong Kong, stops in Singapore, Japan and Vietnam. Plus a wonderful stay in the incredibly diverse Bangkok. Fly overnight from Heathrow to Beijing. Transfer to 4-star hotel for a 3 night hotel stay (B&B basis). Transfer to Diamond Princess for a 16 night cruise from Beijing to Shanghai • Okinawa • Taipei • Hong Kong (2 days) • Nha Trang (Vietnam) • Saigon • Singapore • Bangkok. Disembark and transfer to a 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay (B&B basis).
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YOUR FREE TOURS: IN BANGKOK: There are two half day escorted tours including the City, Palaces and Temples of Bangkok and The Bangkok Floating market by long tailed speedboat. Then transfer to airport for overnight flight home
IN BEIJING: There are two full days of escorted tours (with lunch) including The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square and The Great Wall of China and The Ming Tombs.
call OUR FAR EAST SPECIALIST ON: 0800 923 1620
Bangkok - Beijing Fly overnight to Bangkok. Bangkok Hotel stay (B&B) Bangkok Hotel stay (B&B) +tour Bangkok Hotel stay (B&B) +tour Bangkok Embark ship At Sea Singapore At Sea Phu My (Saigon) Nha Trang (Vietnam) At Sea Hong Kong Hong Kong At Sea Keelung (Taipei) Okinawa At Sea Shanghai At Sea At sea Beijing Disembark. Hotel (B&B) Beijing Hotel (B&B)+ Tour Beijing Hotel (B&B)+ Tour Beijing Depart on overnight flight Arrive UK Interior
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Summer 2010 Offers On board credit
FREE Car Parking in Southampton
Book By 30th September
Canaries 2010 from Southampton from £959pp
Longer Alaska Cruise from £1299pp
11 night no-fly cruises aboard Celebrity Eclipse
➤➤ EXTEND TO 3 Nights In Vancouver including Rockies train tour from only £249pp ➤➤ Add on extra nights in san Francisco from £80pp per night
13 night fly-cruise aboard Celebrity Infinity
➤➤ BONUS UPTO $200 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT* ➤➤ FREE CAR PARKING IN SOUTHAMPTON
Following the launch of the latest of the Solstice Class ships – Celebrity Equinox in Southampton in July this is the next one which begins her maiden season in Southampton in 2010. The Celebrity Eclipse at 122,000 tonnes has been heralded for its innovations and contemporary design. Check out our Aug edition for what makes this ship different to others. This is cruising with a difference urban loft style with cool non fussy interiors and a great range of bar and dining venues. Look out for the top deck lawn club for picnics and bowls, plus glass blowing demonstrations. There are two pool areas – one with a Wet Zone for kids,6 whirlpools, comprehensive kid’s facilities, casino, theatre and more. The Sunset bar and the Oceanview bar – both at the back of the ship offer great places to bid farewell to your last port of call. Canaries: Cruise 11 nights from Southampton to Madeira • Tenerife • Gran Canaria • Lanzarote • Lisbon • Vigo • Southampton.
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Date 21 May 10 1 Jun 10 20 Oct 10
Interior £1099 £1099 £959
Oceanview £1219 £1179 £1099
Balcony £1259 £1329 £1279
This longer type of Alaska itinerary always proves popular as a standard 7 night Alaska cruise is never enough time in such a wonderful destination. This is for people who want incredible scenery, a chance to visit wildlife in its natural habitat and unspoilt charm. This early booking offer is currently priced with direct flights and an overnight stay in San Francisco. So you get the best of both worlds. Consider extending your holiday and spend extra time in San Francisco to explore Golden Gate Park, Hippy Haight Ashbury, Alcatraz, Fisherman’s Wharf and of course a ride on a street cable car. We would also recommend an extension to your holiday by adding on extra nights in Vancouver giving you the chance to explore Whistler by train. Fly direct from London to San Francisco. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 11 nights to Ketchikan • Juneau • Skagway • Icy Strait Point • Hubbard Glacier • Sitka • Victoria • Vancouver. Fly direct home overnight. Date 9 May 10
Interior £1299
Oceanview £1449
Balcony £1599
B ook Before 30th Sep to take advantage of these offers. T o get up to Thira in Santorini use the cable car or perhaps try an exhilarating walk. Avoid the donkeys!!!
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£1349
per person
Azamara - Small ships and unusual ports of call Unique Itineraries We have decided to feature Azamara again this month as we feel the itineraries we have selected below are unique with lots of unusual ports of call that the larger ships cannot get to. So if you have cruised lots of times and are tired of busy ports of call with 3 mega ships in at the same time – this may be the answer for something totally different. All in all a great way to explore a whole list of exotic destinations effortlessly in style. Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey are sister ships which are ideal for those cruisers who shy away from the large all singing all dancing super ships with more facilities than your local town. They have more of a club like atmosphere - being much smaller than most at just over 30,000 tonnes carrying around 700 passengers. They have a luxurious and quality feel which really appeal to the select where formal attire is never required. The main restaurant has open seating and there are a further 4 places to eat. The spa is excellent, the grand staircase is very impressive and the Looking Glass lounge is a great place to dance away the evening! There is also a show lounge, casino, 2 whirlpools, a swimming pool and much more.
Informal cruising
Club Like Atmosphere
Azamara Exotic Med from £1349pp 12 night fly-cruises aboard Azamara Quest Egypt-Israel: Fly from London to Rome. Transfer to port for 12 nights cruise to Sorrento • Taormina (Sicily) • Mykonos • Alexandria (Egypt) • Port Said (Egypt) • Ashdod (Jerusalem) • Haifa (Israel) • Santorini • Athens. Fly home. Delphi – Slovenia: Fly from London to Athens. Transfer to port for 12 nights cruise to Santorini • Ephesus (Kusadasi) • Zante • Delphi • Corfu • Bari (Italy) • Split (Croatia) • Ravenna (Italy) • Koper (Republic of Slovenia) • Venice (overnight on board). Fly home. Montenegro – Venice: Fly from London to Barcelona. Transfer to port for 12 nights cruise: Barcelona (overnight on board) • St Tropez • Monte Carlo • Livorno (Florence/Pisa) • Rome • Sorrento • Dubrovnik (Croatia) • Kotor (Montenegro) • Split (Croatia) • Venice (overnight on board). Fly home. Date Itinerary 2010 29 May Egypt-Israel 15 Aug Delphi-Slovenia 8 Sep Montenegro-Venice
Interior Ocean view £1349 £1499 £1499 £1699 £1449 £1599
Balcony £1799 £1999 £1899
NB: Tips are compulsory and must be paid on board.
Azamara Unique Caribbean from £1399pp 12-14 night fly-cruises aboard Azamara Journey Virgin Islands 1: Fly from London to Miami. Overnight hotel stay & cruise for 12 nights from Miami to St John (US Virgin Islands) • Marigot (Saint Martin French side) • St Kitts • Castries (St Lucia) • Pointe A Pitre (Guadeloupe) • Gustavia (St Barts) • Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands) • Miami. Fly home overnight. Virgin Islands 2: Fly from London to Miami. Overnight hotel stay & cruise for 12 nights from Miami to St Croix (US Virgin Islands) • Marigot (Saint Martin French side) • Gustavia (St Barts) • Roseau (Dominica) • Castries (St Lucia) • Falmouth (Antigua) • Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands) • Miami. Fly home overnight. Grenadines: Fly from London to Miami. Overnight hotel stay & cruise for 12 nights from Miami to St John (US Virgin Islands) • Gustavia (St Barts) • Fort de France (Martinique) • Bequia (The Grenadines) • Roseau (Dominica) • Basseterre (St Kitts) • Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands) • Miami. Fly home overnight. Easter Caribbean: Fly from London to Miami. Overnight hotel stay & cruise for 10 nights from Miami to St John (US Virgin Islands) • Marigot (Saint Martin French side) • Roseau (Dominica) • St Johns (Antigua) • Virgin Gorda (British Virgin Islands) • Miami. Fly home overnight. Date Nights Itin 2010 18 Jan 14 Virgin Is 1 30 Jan 14 Virgin Is 2 11 Feb 14 Grenadines 31 Mar 12 Easter Carib
Interior Ocean view £full £1399 £1399 £1499 £1399 £1499 £1549 £full
Balcony £1699 £1899 £1899 £1999
NB: Tips are compulsory and must be paid on board.
To book call: 0800 923 1606
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CRUISES FROM
£769
per person
Cruising from the UK - No Flying
BEAT THE PRICE INCREASE BEFORE 30TH SEPTEMBER
BONUS UP TO $300 per cabin ON BOARD CREDIT**
FREE CAR PARKING IN SOUTHAMPTON
2010 Cruise Exclusives from £769pp 10-18 night fly-cruises aboard Independence of the Seas ➤➤ B EAT THE PRICE INCREASE BEFORE 30TH SEPTEMBER ➤➤ BONUS UP TO $300 per cabin ON BOARD CREDIT** ➤➤ FREE CAR PARKING IN SOUTHAMPTON
Enjoy double savings on our exclusive offers below before the 30th September. We have reserved a small number of cabins where we have frozen the price at a much lower price than is currently available elsewhere. These are selling fast – PLUS on these special offers throughout 2010 there is additional on board credit for members of our cruise club – taking your free spending money on board upto $300 per cabin on selected cabin grades. We have checked a number of cruise lines offers for next year sailing from the UK and these seem to be the best value for money out of all of them. This ship has always been marketed primarily to families due to the best children’s facilities afloat including a large fun water park. However – it also makes a great holiday for couples young and old particularly outside of school holidays. One of the best features on this ship is the Royal Promenade; this large indoor ‘shopping’ thoroughfare is a great place to sit
with a coffee and watch the world go by. You don’t have to be ultra sporty to get the adrenalin pumping on the Rock Climbing wall and the Flowrider (surfing) is easier than it looks plus incredibly exhilarating.
Med 1: 14 night cruise: Southampton • Gibraltar • Nice • Livorno (Florence/Pisa) • Rome • Cagliari (Sardinia) • Cadiz (Seville) • Lisbon • Vigo • Southampton.
If you book now for next year you only need £150pp deposit to secure the price AND WITH Free Car Parking in Southampton.
Med 2: 14 night cruise: Southampton • Gibraltar • Ajaccio (Corsica) • Cannes • Barcelona (overnight) • Ibiza • Malaga • Lisbon • Vigo • Southampton.
Canaries 1: 10 night cruise: Southampton • Madeira • Tenerife • Gran Canaria • Lanzarote • Vigo • Southampton.
Med 3: 18 night cruise: Southampton • Lisbon • Majorca • Barcelona • Livorno (Florence/Pisa) • Rome • Naples (Pompeii/Capri) • Cagliari (Sardinia) • Gibraltar • Cadiz (Seville) • Southampton.
Canaries 2: 11 night cruise: Southampton • Vigo • Lisbon • Tenerife • Gran Canaria • Madeira • La Coruna • Southampton. Date 2010 25 Apr 5 May 18 Nov
Itinerary Nights Interior Ocean Balcony view Canaries 1 10 £799 £1089 £1199 Canaries 1 10 £859 £1199 £1299 Canaries 2 11 £769 £889 £959
**On selected cabin grades.
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Date
Itinerary Nights Interior Ocean Balcony view 15 May 10 Med 1* 14 £969 £1299 £1429 17 Jul 10 Med 1 14 £1219 £1559 £1629 31 Jul 10 Med 2 14 £1239 £1579 £1649 14 Aug 10 Med 1 14 £1239 £1559 £1649 21 Dec 10 Med 3 18 £1199 £1429 £1599 8 Jan 11 Med 3 18 £949 £1159 £1199
*Provence instead of Nice. ** On selected cabin grades.
To book call: 0800 923 1606 or VISIT US AT: www.jetlinecruise.com
CRUISES FROM
£799
per person
Dubai or Far East Bonus On board credit
Reserved Low Prices
Dubai & The Middle East from £799pp
FREE Shanghai Tour
China & Japan from £1199pp
8 night fly-cruises aboard Brilliance of the Seas
16 night fly-cruises aboard Legend of the Seas
➤➤ B ONUS UPTO $100 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT* ➤➤ 2 Nights on board in Dubai ➤➤ Manchester flight supplement from just £80pp
➤➤ Exclusive reserved cabin prices ➤➤ FREE TOUR OF SHANGHAI INCLUDED
This cruise makes the ideal one week holiday to go to the most talked about destination in world and beat the Winter blues. The Brilliance continues to be a firm favourite with our customers – particularly for great service, food and entertainment. These full packages from Royal Caribbean are straight forward holidays including transfers and you only need to unpack once on board the ship. The cruise duration gives you plenty of time to explore the wonders of Dubai with an overnight stay on board the ship both at the start and at the end of your cruise. Plus we have exclusively reserved a handful of cabins on a selection of dates at lower prices than the rest of the market place with bonus on board spending money for our cruise club members on selected cabin grades.
Our reserved allocation of reduced price cabins are being booked up fast – so these offers will not be around for long. These Far East cruises on the Legend of the Seas are a combination of two cruise itineraries added together and are in our opinion unbelievable value for money. Fly from London overnight to Shanghai. Transfer to port. Cruise 14 nights to Miyazaki (Japan) • Kobe (Japan) • Fukuoka (Japan) • Busan (South Korea) • Shanghai • Kagoshima (Japan) • Nagasaki (Japan) • Fukuoka (Japan) • Busan (South Korea) • Shanghai. Transfer to 4-star hotel (b&b) for one night stay plus a half day tour of Shanghai. Transfer to airport for flight home.
Fly overnight from London to Dubai. Transfer to the Brilliance of the Seas for 7 nights: overnight on Board in Dubai • Muscat (Oman) • Fujairah • Abu Dhabi • Mina Sulman (Bahrain) • Dubai (overnight on board). Transfer to airport for flight home. Date Interior Oceanview Balcony 17 Jan 10 £799 £1029 £1129 24 Jan 10 £829 £949 £1159 31 Jan 10 £869 £949 £1099 7 Feb 10 £799 £989 £1129 14 Feb 10 £829 £959 £1189 21 Feb 10 £899 £999 £1149 28 Feb 10 £869 £999 £1119 7 Mar 10 £999 £999 £1199 14 Mar 10 £889 £999 £1149 21 Mar 10 £879 £979 £1169 28 Mar 10 £999 £1079 £1239 4 Apr 10 £1099 £1259 £1429 11 Apr 10 £929 £1049 £1199
Date Interior Oceanview Balcony 27 Mar 10 £FULL £1399 £1849 10 Apr 10* £1199 £1399 £1849
*Itinerary operates in a different order.
NB: Visas and vaccinations are required before travel & are not included in the cost. Customers will require a multi entry China visa at their own expense. If you require a visa agent; Royal Caribbean recommend: www.thevisacompany.com
* On selected dates and cabin grades.
To book DUBAI: 0800 923 1606 TO BOOK FAR EAST: 0800 923 1620
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CRUISES FROM
£1399
per person
Dubai World Cruise Sectors on FREE Hotel Stay in Dubai
From Less than £75 per night
Exclusive Offers
Mediterranean, Suez Canal & Dubai from £1399pp
Dubai – India & Hong Kong from £1999pp
19 night cruise & stay aboard Queen Mary 2
22 night stay & cruise aboard Queen Mary 2
➤➤ Cruise from the UK ➤➤ Complimentary 3 night hotel stay in Dubai
➤➤ Complimentary 3 night hotel stay in Dubai
This exclusive offer is brought to you as the first leg of the world cruise. Be part of the fanfare when the Queen Mary 2 sets off on her world voyage from Southampton without having to pay the full £10,500 and up for the full 101 night world cruise. This cruise gives you the unique experience of visiting Egypt, transit the Suez Canal plus a stay in the most popular holiday destination – Dubai. Cruise from Southampton for 16 nights to Lisbon • Rome • Port Said • Suez Canal • Safaga (Egypt) • Muscat (Oman) • Dubai. Transfer to the 4-star Dhow Palace hotel in the centre of Dubai for 3 nights stay. Transfer to airport for overnight flight home. Date 11 Jan 10
Inside £1399
Oceanview £1649
Balcony £1899
If you have been fortunate enough to have already done the Med and Suez canal before; then fly direct to Dubai and use your precious holiday time to visit far flung destinations such India & the Far East. Fly from London overnight to Dubai. Transfer to the 4-star Dhow Palace hotel in the centre of Dubai for 3 nights stay. The join the Queen Mary 2 for 17 night cruise to Mumbai (India) • Phuket (Thailand) • Penang (Malaysia) • Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang, Malaysia) • Singapore • Bangkok (Thailand) • Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam) • Hong Kong (overnight in port). Transfer to airport for overnight flight home. Date 23 Jan 10
Inside £1999
Oceanview £2599
Balcony £2799
NB: Visas and vaccinations are required before travel & are not included in the cost. Customers will require a visa for India at their own expense (approx £40pp). For further information, prices and help visit: www.thevisacompany.com
Dhow Palace Hotel The Dhow Palace Hotel Dubai is in an excellent position in Dubai City and offers 282 air-conditioned guestrooms located on eight floors, all of which have smart decor with contemporary Arabic touches, wooden floors and modern furnishings, and include plasma-screen televisions with satellite channels, wireless Internet access (surcharge), minibars and safes. Bathrooms have bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Amenities at Dhow Palace Hotel Dubai include a health club with fitness room, sauna and spa tub. There is a rooftop swimming pool with a sun terrace and pool bar. After your relaxing stay, you will be transferred to Dubai airport for your direct Virgin Atlantic flight to London Heathrow.
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call OUR FAR EAST SPECIALIST ON: 0800 923 1620
CRUISES FROM
£799
per person
Sshh! Don’t tell everyone! BONUS Benefits on Board
Book By 30th September
One of the Best Kept secrets
With Holland America Line – it is necessary to book early, as the American market recognise it as THE premium 5-star cruising brand. A cruise on Holland America Line cannot be compared to regular 4 star brands as their modern fleet of cruise ships are spacious, have less passengers onboard relative to their size and are tastefully decorated with works of art and fresh flowers throughout. This company oozes service, quality and style – aimed at the more select and discerning cruiser. Our Eurodam offers from Dover sold well throughout August and so we thought we would include them again in this edition – particularly since September will be your last chance to book these offers. The Westerdam Caribbean cruises were also extremely popular - a high quality cruise at a low price. For this month we have also added Alaska cruises on the Zuiderdam (sister ship to the Westerdam) as the itinerary includes Glacier Bay.
Cruises from the UK from £899pp
Caribbean Cruising from £799pp
True 5-star Alaska Cruising from £979pp
9-16 night cruises aboard MS Westerdam
9 night cruises aboard MS Zuiderdam
8-12 night cruises aboard MS Eurodam
Fly from London to Miami. 1 night hotel stay. Then choose from one or two of the following cruise itineraries:
➤➤ ADD ON 2 Extra Nights in Vancouver and Rockies Train from £249pp
Itinerary 1: Fort Lauderdale • Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) • Oranjestad (Aruba) • Willemstad (Curacao) • Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight.
Fly from London direct to Vancouver. 1 night hotel stay. Cruise 7 nights to Inside Passage • Juneau • Skagway • Glacier Bay • Ketchikan • Inside Passage • Vancouver. Fly home overnight.
➤➤ BONUS $75 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT ➤➤ BONUS BENEFITS PACKAGE ON BOARD
European Wonders: Fly to Rome and transfer to port for 10 night cruise to Santa Margherita (Italy) • Marseilles • Barcelona • Cadiz • Lisbon • St Peter Port (Guernsey) • Le Havre • Dover. Baltic Treasures: Cruise for 12 nights from Dover to Copenhagen • Warnemunde (Germany) • Tallinn (Estonia) • St Petersburg (Russia overnight) • Helsinki • Stockholm • Dover. Baltic Adventures: Cruise for 11 nights from Dover to Copenhagen • Tallinn (Estonia) • St Petersburg (Russia overnight) • Helsinki • Stockholm • Dover. Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Highlands: Cruise for 8 nights from Dover to Alesund • Hellesylt • Geiranger • Bergen • Invergordon • South Queensferry • Dover. Date 19 May 29 May 9 Jun 21 Jun
Itinerary Wonders Treasures Adventures Norway
Interior Oceanview Balcony £1099 £1199 £1579 £1259 £1359 £1699 £1329 £1429 £1759 £899 £999 £1299
Itinerary 2: Fort Lauderdale • Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) • Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos) • Georgetown (Grand Cayman) • Cozumel (Mexico) • Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight. Itinerary 3: Fort Lauderdale • Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos) • San Juan (Puerto Rico) • Phillipsburg (St Maarten) • Half Moon Cay (Bahamas) • Fort Lauderdale. Fly home overnight. Date 2 Jan 10 2 Jan 10 9 Jan 10 23 Jan 10 30 Jan 10 6 Feb 10 13 Feb 10 13 Feb 10 27 Feb 10 6 Mar 10 20 Mar 10 27 Mar 10
Itin Nights 1 9 1+2 16 2 9 1+2 16 2+3 16 3 9 1 9 1+2 16 3+1 16 1 9 3+1 16 1 9
Inside £949 £1299 £799 £1199 £1299 £899 £979 £1349 £1199 £859 £1359 £999
FRIDAY DEPARTURES
Date 2010 May from June from July from August from Sept from
Interior £979 £1169 £1279 £1259 £1089
Outside £1039 £1229 £1419 £1319 £1149
Balcony £1199 £1579 £1379 £1649 £1329
Outside Balcony £999 £1099 £1399 £1599 £899 £999 £1349 £1559 £1399 £1599 £999 £1099 £1029 £1149 £1499 £1699 £1399 £1499 £899 £999 £1499 £1699 £1099 £1199
To book call: 0800 923 1606 or VISIT US AT: www.jetlinecruise.com
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CRUISES FROM
£579
per person
2010 Sale - Cruising from Southampton BONUS UPTO £150 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT*
NO NEED TO FLY CRUISE FROM SOUTHAMPTon
Early Booking Offers
P&O Summer 2010 European No Fly Cruise Sale from £579pp 7-23 night no-fly cruises P&O Cruises are the specialist for cruising from Southampton and have the most varied choice of cruises on board 7 ships dedicated solely to the British market. We have searched through early booking offers to come up with our pick of the best non - Med cruises from Southampton to suit everyone with bonus on board spending money. CARIBBEAN – NO FLYING Have a look at this Caribbean no flying cruise this Winter for those who want to travel the world and don’t want to fly. This cruise is for 23 nights to escape the winter weather and the laborious run up to Christmas visiting the what we call the big 3 Caribbean Islands of Antigua, Barbados & St Lucia among others. This cruise is also great as it includes an unusual overnight stop in Madeira and it is an adults only cruise. Caribbean: Cruise 23 nights from Southampton • Vigo • Tortola (British Virgin Islands) • St Kitts • Antigua • St Lucia • Barbados • Madeira (overnight in port) • Southampton. CANARIES & ATLANTIC COASTS These Short Break cruises represent great value for money to getaway for a week. Cruise for less than £600pp in the spring or try out the brand new P&O Azura at low cost for a warm Summer break. We also liked the low price for a chance to visit Gibraltar for 9 nights. Short Break: Cruise 7 nights from Southampton • Dublin • Cork • Bilbao • Brest • Southampton. Gibraltar: 9 night cruise from Southampton • Vigo • Lisbon • Seville • Casablanca • Gibraltar • Southampton.
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Then of course we have a fabulous range of Canaries cruises from March to October next year. Perhaps try out the Ventura for EASTER and yet another overnight unusual stop in Madeira from less than £1000pp. If you prefer the classic ships such as the Oriana or Aurora our Canaries & Seville offers represent a great Spring choice to get your Summer suntan going. For something later on in the Summer we have the adults only Arcadia or the brand new Azura for the must-see ports of call on any Canaries cruise itinerary. Easter Canaries: 13 night cruise from Southampton – Madeira (overnight in port) • Gran Canaria • Tenerife • La Palma • Seville • Lisbon • Vigo • Southampton. Canaries & Seville: 12 night cruise from Southampton • Madeira • Tenerife • Gran Canaria • Seville • Lisbon • Vigo • Southampton. Canaries: 12 night cruise from Southampton • Madeira • Gran Canaria • Tenerife • La Palma • Lisbon • Vigo • Southampton.
NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISES May seems to be the most popular time to visit Northern Europe and so we have picked these two itineraries on board the adults only Arcadia. 7 night cruises to the beautiful scenery of Norway are few and far between. Also the 14 night Scandinavia & Russia cruise is well priced out of all the other cruise companies offers. Norway: 7 night cruise from Southampton to Stavanger • Olden • Alesund • Bergen • Southampton. Scandinavia & Russia: 14 night cruise from Southampton to Copenhagen • Stockholm • Helsinki • St Petersburg (Russia - overnight) • Tallinn (Estonia) • Olso • Kristiansand • Southampton.
Date Ship Nights Itinerary Interior Oceanview 2 Nov 09 Arcadia 23 Caribbean £1799 £2099 28 Mar 10 Ventura 13 Easter Canaries £959 £1079 11 Apr 10 Oriana 7 Short Break £579 £699 19 Apr 10 Aurora 12 Canaries & Seville £1019 £1259 5 May 10 Oriana 12 Canaries & Seville* £1079 £1269 9 May 10 Arcadia 14 Scandi & Russia £1199 £1339 23 May 10 Arcadia 7 Norway £699 £789 4 Jul 10 Arcadia 12 Canaries £1219 £1349 16 Jul 10 Azura 7 Short Break £759 £859 16 Oct 10 Oceana 9 Gibraltar £719 £859 17 Oct 10 Azura 12 Canaries* £1029 £1119 * Itinerary differs slightly & operates in a different order
Balcony Bonus on board credit per cabin £2799 £150 £1329 £100 £1159 £50 £1799 £100 £2119 £100 £1769 £100 £1029 £50 £1639 £100 £999 £50 £1069 £50 £1439 £100
VISIT US AT: www.jetlinecruise.com
CRUISES FROM
£999
per person
Freestyle Cruising Choices for 2010 BONUS stay in Venice
BONUS ON BOARD CREDIT*
Exclusive Discounts
Venice & The Greek Islands 2010 from £1099pp
Scandinavia and Russia 2010 from £999pp
15 night cruise holidays aboard Norwegian Gem
12 night no-fly cruises aboard Norwegian Sun
➤➤ BONUS UPTO $150 PER CABIN ON BOARD CREDIT* ➤➤ BONUS 1 Night Hotel stay in Venice
➤➤ Exclusive Jetline Cruise discounts ➤➤ Bonus $100 per cabin on board credit*
Since last month we have negotiated some extra benefits for our cruise club members on selected departures. NCL Freestyle Cruising® have very kindly agreed to give you up to $150 per cabin on board spending money to help with your holiday budget. Plus we have also thrown in a mystery gift – revealed once you have made a booking!!!
Norwegian Sun is a comfortable 78,309 tonnes with 12 decks. Freestyle Dining means that you don’t have set dining times and tables to sit at, leaving you free to enjoy your cruise at your own pace. There are 12 dining options on board and 6 are included - the Four Seasons, Seven Seas, Pacific Heights, Garden Café, Tapas Bar and room service. For the remaining 6 there is a cover charge payable these include: Le Bistro (French), Il Adagio (Italian), Ginza (Japanese), East Meets West (Steakhouse), Sushi & Teppanyaki. Having tried the Teppanyaki – we highly recommend it.
This is one of our favourite cruise itineraries in the Mediterranean cruising from our favourite port. A short flight takes you to romantic and extremely picturesque Venice; which has one of the best city sailaways in the Med - as the ship glides past Saint Mark’s Square on its way out to sea. This mixed with the charm and varied beauty of the Greek islands makes a perfect Summer cruise. We always feel it is a shame to sail from Venice and not actually stay there; so with this offer we have included an overnight hotel stay. We have chosen hotels close to Saint Mark’s Square and are within easy strolling distance of all the historical sights and the Rialto Bridge. This area is also well connected by the relatively inexpensive water bus which also operates a service to the cruise terminal. Itinerary 1: Fly to Venice. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 14 nights to Split (Croatia) • Corfu • Santorini • Mykonos • Iraklion (Crete) • Venice • Dubrovnik (Croatia) • Piraeus (Athens) • Izmir (Ephesus-Turkey) • Nafplion (Greece) • Venice. Fly home. Itinerary 2: Fly to Venice. Overnight hotel stay. Cruise 14 nights to Dubrovnik (Croatia) • Piraeus (Athens) • Izmir (Ephesus- Turkey) • Nafplion (Greece) • Venice • Split (Croatia) • Corfu • Santorini • Mykonos • Iraklion (Crete) • Venice. Fly home. Date Itin Interior Oceanview Balcony 23 Apr 10 1 £1099 £1199 £1679 30 Apr 10 2 £1099 £1259 £1679 7 May 10 1 £1129 £1299 £1629 14 May 10 2 £1099 £1259 £1599 21 May 10 1 £1129 £1299 £1649 28 May 10 2 £1159 £1329 £1679 4 Jun 10 1 £1199 £1349 £1699 11 Jun 10 2 £1249 £1399 £1759 2 Jul 10 1 £1349 £1499 £1899 24 Jul 10 2 £1399 £1549 £1949 31 Jul 10 1 £1399 £1549 £1949
There are also 10 bars / lounges, 2 swimming pool, separate Kids splash pool, 5 hot tubs, spa, fitness centre, Casino, Stardust show lounge, kids facilities and more. We feel these cruises are a bargain for cruising from Dover without the need to fly. Cruise 12 nights from Dover to Copenhagen (Denmark) • Warnemunde (Berlin) • Tallinn (Estonia) • St Petersburg (Russia overnight) • Helsinki (Finland) • Nynashamn (Stockholm) • Dover. Date 11 May 10 23 May 10 4 Jun 10 16 Jun 10 28 Jun 10 10 Jul 10 22 Jul 10 3 Aug 10
Interior Oceanview Balcony £999 £1179 £1449 £1019 £1179 £1449 £1019 £1179 £1449 £1229 £1339 £1819 £1129 £1229 £1549 £1129 £1289 £1659 £1069 £1229 £1599 £1069 £1229 £1599
*On selected departures
*On selected departures
NCL Terms & Conditions apply
To book call: 0800 923 1606
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From
£799 PER PERSON
LAS VEGAS & MEXICAN RIVIERA 11 Night Fly Cruises Aboard Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Exclusive Bonus $100 per cabin on board credit*
FREE 3 Night hotel stay in Las Vegas
LESS THAN £80 PER NIGHT
This offer makes an unusual Winter break to somewhere different combining the excitement and glitz of Las Vegas with the relaxation of a sunshine cruise. This works out at less than £80 per day – considering the distance and the location this offer cannot fail to impress. Once again our cruise club members exclusively benefit from Bonus on board spending money on selected cabin grades and dates. Your itinerary Date 2010
Day 1
Itinerary
Fly to Las Vegas for overnight hotel stay Day 2 Las Vegas - overnight hotel stay Day 3 Las Vegas - overnight hotel stay Day 4 Fly to Los Angeles & embark ship day 5 At Sea Day 6 Cabo San Lucas - Mexico Day 7 Mazatlan Mexico Day 8 Puerto Vallarta - Mexico Day 9 At Sea Day 10 At Sea Day 11 Los Angeles - disembark for overnight flight
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Arrive Depart
1700
0930 1800 0800 1730 0800 1900 0700
The Mariner of the Seas The Mariner of the Seas was the last of the 5 Voyager class ships to be built in January 2004 and was the best of the Voyager class fleet with lots of upgrades and modifications to enhance the cruise experience. At 138,000 tonnes the big innovations of this class of ship are the excellent Royal Promenade (indoor shopping mall style thoroughfare), ice skating rink and rock climbing wall. The large whirlpool in the fitness centre area is particularly invigorating!
INCLUDED in the Price: • Return Trans Atlantic flights from London • 3 nights 3-star hotel stay on the Las Vegas Strip (room only) • Direct morning flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles • 7 nights full board cruise on Mariner of the Seas • Flight tax, port tax and fees • Facilities & entertainment on board Date Interior Oceanview 7 Jan 10 £859 £999 14 Jan 10 £799 £899 21 Jan 10 £799 £899 28 Jan 10 £799 £899 4 Feb 10 £829 £949 11 Feb 10 £849 £949 18 Feb 10 £849 £949 25 Mar 10 £999 £1159 1 Apr 10 £1199 £1299 *On selected dates and cabin grades
Balcony £1099 £999 £999 £999 £1049 £1099 £1049 £1249 £1399
VISIT US AT: www.jetlinecruise.com To book call: 0800 923 1606