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Have A Beer On Un-Cruise Adventures
Un-Cruise Adventures has unveiled four new craft beer theme cruises set for fall and spring departures in Washington’s Puget Sound and Salish Sea. The Seattle-based adventure cruise line marries local micro-brew experts with adventure in scenic areas from South Hood Canal to Olympic National Park and the San Juan Islands. The 60-guest Wilderness Adventurer expedition vessel sails round-trip Seattle on a week-long Explore! Olympic Wilderness & San Juan Islands itinerary from September to November and April to May. Craft beer theme cruises are set for October 4, 2014, April 25 and...
Full Steam Ahead
The American Queen Steamboat Company has unveiled its 2015 season in a 68-page brochure that showcases shore excursions, onboard entertainment and themed voyages aboard the American Queen and the newly christened American Empress of the Pacific Northwest. The cruise company is also offering passengers a chance to save up to $600 per stateroom by booking early. In 2015, American Queen will feature expanded Premium Shore Excursions along with Post-Voyage City Stays for those who want to experience more time in cities such as Memphis, Tenn.; New Orleans; Nashville, Tenn.; Portland, Ore.;...
Costa Is Counting The Days
It is just 150 days until Costa Cruises celebrates its new flagship, Costa Diadema. On Nov. 7, the cruise line will host a special christening event in Genoa, Italy, where Costa Cruises was founded and is headquartered. For the first time, the ship's godmother will be selected from among participants in a worldwide travel agent competition to be held from July to September. The christening will celebrate the city of Genoa and Costa Diadema's guests, as well as its godmother, who will join an impressive list of celebrities who have christened other Costa ships, including Claudia...
NCL ‘DASH’ Sale
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its popular “DASH” sale, offering savings on all sailings of three days or longer, fleet-wide. Travellers who book a cruise from June 15 through June 21 can receive up to $250 per stateroom to spend on board depending on the category of stateroom booked. Air credits up to $1,000, Military, AARP and Latitudes Rewards discounts also apply to select sailings. Norwegian Getaway sails seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean from its year-round homeport, Miami. The line’s newest ship visits tropical ports of call including Philipsburg, St....
Secrets to a Successful Family Reunion at Sea
Family focused activities for a range of ages, superior dining and entertainment, good value and stress-free planning are among the top reasons that cruise lines are in demand for family reunion vacations, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). CLIA says the inclusive nature of a cruise helps keep families on a budget. There are no worries about who is going to pay for dinner or an activity as almost all meals, entertainment and activities are included in the rate. Extras, such as specialty restaurants, can be decided ahead of time. Kids even sail for free on...
HAL Excursion Features ‘Game of Thrones’ Experience
Holland America Line (HAL) is featuring a new “Experience the Game of Thrones” shore excursion at Belfast, Northern Ireland, offering guests a behind-the-scenes look at many of the locations where the hit show is filmed. The tour begins at Castle Ward, which fans know as Winterfell, and travels to Audley’s Castle – a backdrop for many scenes and the site of Robb Stark’s camp. Throughout the tour, die-hard fans will learn about special effects and costuming, test their knowledge of show trivia and hone their archery skills. Participants also will have a photo opportunity with...
Oceania’s Regatta Begins Summer Season in Alaska
Oceania Cruises welcomed Regatta back to the fleet following an extensive dry dock, making it the final ship of three sister ships to undergo a $50 million collective refurbishment. The ship set sail on a 10-night “Majesty of Alaska” voyage, signaling the beginning of another summer season in Alaska for Oceania Cruises. Sister ships Nautica and Insignia emerged from dry dock and re-entered service last month. Renovating three ships from bow to stern in a six-week time period marks the largest refurbishment program in Oceania Cruises’ history. The multimillion-dollar makeover...
NCL Offers Bermuda, Bahamas Booking Bonus
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched its Bermuda and Bahamas & Florida Bonus Days, offering savings on the line’s Bermuda and Bahamas & Florida cruises. Travellers who book a Bermuda or Bahamas & Florida cruise vacation by June 14 can receive up to $100 per stateroom to spend on board. Guests looking to set sail from the Big Apple can do so aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway’s sister-ship. Breakaway is currently sailing seven-day cruises to Bermuda through Sept. 28 offering guests three full days to explore King’s Wharf, Bermuda and unwind on the...