Oasis of the Seas Guided Tour

 

Royal Caribbean 

Oasis of the Seas

There has been plenty of press coverage of Royal Caribbean's newest ship, Oasis of the Seas.  This  222,900 ton engineering marvel has been amazing guests since the end of 2009 when it first began sailing out of its home port in Miami, Florida.   It is soon to be joined by its sister ship, the Allure of the Seas which will officially start sailing in December.

A guided tour onboard the Oasis of the Seas. See it for yourself.

There are 24 dining options onboard the Oasis of the Seas.   You could dine at a different location each night.

  Learn more about the Oasis of the Seas

To make the most of your Oasis of the Seas cruise, you'll want to pre-book Specialty Restaurants, Show Tickets, and Spa Treatments all of which can be done up to 90 days prior to sailing. 

RCCL Oasis of the Seas & Allure of the Seas Cruises

Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas - Book it Today! 

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Exclusive 3-Day Sale - August 17, 18 & 19

Book an outside or above stateroom category and receive
Complimentary pre-paid gratuities!
Applicable Sailings: Any 5-Night or longer Royal Caribbean cruise
departing between September 8 – December 31, 2010

 

St. Patrick's Day Greetings from County Cork

Blarney Castle                 Charles Fort

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over a thousand years.



On St. Patrick's Day, which falls in the middle of the Christian Lenten season, Irish families would go to church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. The Irish would dance, drink and feast on the traditional Irish Bacon and Cabbage. Lenten regulations about not eating meat were waived if necessary so that the traditional meal could be eaten.

Pictured above are two well-known attractions that can be visited in a day trip while docked in Cobh (Cork), Ireland.   Blarney Castle, which was constructed over 600 years ago, is most widely known for the Blarney Stone.  Legend has it that if you kiss the stone, you'll never be lost for words.  Each year visitors climb to the top to reach the stone and hang by their feet to kiss it.  The picture on the right is of Charles Fort in Kinsale, Ireland.  This 17th Century fort, which protected Kinsale, is one of the last remaining examples of a star-shaped fortress.   

More pictures and information ...  British Isles - Cork, Ireland

The Irish countryside is beautiful, the towns are quaint, and the people are very friendly. It is a great place to visit. Cruises to the British Isles stop at one or more Irish ports. June is a great time to visit Ireland. The weather is usually mild and you'll be comfortable in a light jacket on the cooler days.   Plan your Summer British Isles cruise and be sure it stops in Ireland.
 

A special offer just crossed my desk ...   here's some Saving O' the Green...

3 days of special savings on 2010  

Canada & New England - Summer Caribbean vacations 
 Special St. Patrick's Day savings event starts March 17th.

Princess Cruises 3 Day Sale

Princeess Cruises Pre-Thanksgiving Sale

3 WAYS TO SAVE ON ALASKA, EUROPE & THE CARIBBEAN!

Fares from less than $90 per day

Choose from 7-day Alaska cruises, 11-day Alaska cruisetours, 10-day Europe cruises, or 7-day Caribbean voyages at special rates.

Up to $100 Cash Back per Stateroom
Up to $50 on 7-day sailings or up to $100 on 10- to 14-day sailings and cruisetours

FREE Upgrades on all sailings
Balcony staterooms at Oceanview fares, or Oceanview staterooms at Interior prices!

Contact me for Dates and Restrictions - Sale Ends Friday

WLCN 3-Day Sale Starts Today

OFFICIAL WLCN SALE

BOOKING WINDOW
OCT. 14-16, 2009

As mentioned in previous posts, there are a number of special offers throughout the month. I'd like to call attention to the following offers which are only valid thru October 16th.

AZAMARA CRUISES

Onboard Credit 2010 Europe sailings

$300 OBC per stateroom for Verandas only
$500 OBC per stateroom for Suites only


CELEBRITY CRUISES

$50 Onboard Credit per stateroom for 3-5 nights
$100 Onboard Credit per stateroom for 6-8 nights
$200 Onboard Credit per stateroom for 9 nights plus

HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE LINE

3-Day Sale (call for details)

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE

Book an Oceanview or above and get up to $100 Onboard Credit

All offers are for New Bookings ONLY and may have additional Terms and Conditions.

Contact us for complete details.

Holland America 3 Day Sale

HOLLAND AMERICA 3-DAY SALE TIME

Sale ends Friday, September 11

at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time

Select from any of the following destinations and a variety of eligible sailings (contact me for details - too many to list here):

Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours (May/June 2010 sailings)
Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 select sailings!

Great Land Klondike Cruisetours
Great Land Wilderness CruiseTours
Glacier Discovery CruiseTours
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside on select sailings!


Asia (October/November 2009 sailings)
Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 select sailings!

Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific (Januaray - April 2010 sailings)
Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 select sailings!

Caribbean (October 2009 - January 2010 sailings)
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside on select sailings!

Europe (October 2009 - May 2010 sailings)
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside, or upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 on select sailings!

Hawaii (December 2009 sailings)
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 on select sailings!

Holiday (December 2009 sailings)
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside on select sailings!

Mexico (October 2009 - January 2010 sailings)
Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $50 – $100 on select sailings!

Panama Canal (October 2009 - February 2010 sailings)
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside on select sailings!

South America October 2009 - April 2010 sailings)
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside, or upgrade to an outside stateroom from $50 – $100 on select sailings!

The list of ships and special cruises are just too numerous to list. Contact me for complete details, but don't wait too long as these deals will go fast. You can also check my web site for a list of Holland America sailings.

Princess Cruises 3 Day Sale

First Ever Princess Cruises 3 Day Sale

September 10 - 12, 2009

Announcing 3 ways to save on Princess® cruises to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Panama Canal and the Mexican Riviera in Spring 2010 with our first-ever 3-Day Sale!

Book a Princess Cruise to one of these destinations during this limited-time event and receive:

Incredible Savings

• 7-day Caribbean & Mexico from only $499*
• 10-day Panama Canal from as low as $1,099*
• 14-day Hawaii from just $1,199*

Up to $100 "cash back" per Stateroom

• Up to $50 on 7-day sailings*
• Up to $100 on 10- to 19-day sailings*
  

FREE Balcony Upgrades*

• Balcony staterooms at Oceanview fares!*

Terms & Conditions: *Up to $100 "cash back" per stateroom refers to an onboard credit, applies to January-April Caribbean, Mexico, Panama Canal and Hawaii 2010 sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6-9 day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6-9 day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in an Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between September 10-12, 2009. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Prior to disembarkation, please visit the Passenger Services Desk onboard to redeem any unused onboard credit. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law.

Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of booking. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Fares may remain at discounted level after this promotion. Government fees and taxes of up to $279.27 per person are additional, are subject to change and may be higher for Canadian residents. Princess reserves the right to impose a Fuel Supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if the fare has already been paid in full. This offer is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Ask about our optional air add-on program. See the applicable Princess Cruises' brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Please reference promotion code: R3D.

Princess Cruises Itineraries

Holland America 3 Day Sale - Thru Friday, August 14

Act Fast! Sale ends Friday, August 14 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time

If you missed the Holland America 3-Day Sale in July, it's not too late to cash in on savings on sailings through the rest of the year.

Attention Mariner Members - Preview Sale - Tuesday, August 11th

Asia & Pacific Rim

Australia & New Zealand

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 on select sailings!

Canada & New England

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $200 on select sailings!

Caribbean
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside on select sailings!

Hawaii Cruises

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from only $100 on select sailings!

Holiday Cruises
Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 on select sailings!

Mexico Cruises

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $50 - $100 on select sailings!

Panama Canal
Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100 on select sailings!

South America & Amazon

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $100 on select sailings!

Transatlantic Voyages

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade to a Verandah from an Ocean View from only $50 on select sailings! Plus enjoy limited-time savings on Verandah Suites!

The list of ships and special cruises are just too numerous to list. Contact me for complete details, but don't wait too long as these deals will go fast. You can also check my web site for a list of Holland America sailings.

Holland America 3 Day Sale (July 15-17)

Holland America 3-Day Sale

July 15-17, 2009

If you missed the Holland America 3-Day Sale in June, it's not too late to cash in on savings to Alaska and other Destinations.

This is a great year to travel to Alaska and what better way to do so than on a Holland America Cruise ship. This sale features new special fares on verandahs and suites as well as upgrades available for as little as $50.

Alaska Sailings Included in this Promotion:

7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruises (Select departures late August / September)

Get an outside for the price of an inside, or Upgrade from an ocean-view to a verandah for $100 on select sailings!

Other Offers:

Asia & Pacific Rim

Australia & New Zealand

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $100 on select sailings!

Canada & New England

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $200-$300 on select sailings

Mediterranean & Western Europe

Transatlantic Voyages
Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside—or upgrade to a Verandah from an Ocean View from only $50 on select sailings! Plus enjoy limited-time savings on Verandah Suites!

Hawaii Cruises

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from only $100 on select sailings!

Mexico Cruises

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $50 or $100 on select sailings!

South America & Amazon

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $100 on select sailings!

Caribbean & Panama Canal

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside on select sailings!

Holiday Cruises

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

The list of ships and special cruises are just too numerous to list. Contact me for complete details, but don't wait too long as these deals will go fast. You can also check my web site for a list of Holland America sailings.

NOW is the Time to Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line's

NOW Sale Thru June 19th

Book between June 16 and June 19 to take advantage of these amazing offers!

This is a great time to plan a cruise for Dads and Grads. Take the entire family on a cruise vacation to Alaska, Europe, Hawaii, or other destinations that Norwegian Cruise Line sails to.

By booking NOW you can receive up to $250 in on board credits as well as take advantage of reduced deposits. Here is a sampling of NOW offers:

Alaska Sailings from $54 per day

View Alaska Sailings

Bahamas & Florida Sailings from $50 per day

View Bahamas & Florida Sailings

Bermuda Sailings from $78 per day

View Bermuda Sailings

Canada & New England Sailings from $65 per day

View Canada & New England Sailings

Caribbean Sailings from $60 per day

View Caribbean Sailings

Mexican Riviera Sailings from $48 per day

View Mexican Riviera Sailings

Repositioning Sailings from $58 per day

View Repositioning Sailings

South America Sailings from $68 per day

View South America Sailings

Read More about the NOW sale

Call or email me to start planning your cruise NOW.

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Holland America 3 Day Sale - Alaska & Other Destinations

Holland America 3-Day Sale

June 17-19, 2009

If you missed the Holland America 3-Day Sale in May, it's not too late to cash in on savings to Alaska and other Destinations.

This is a great year to travel to Alaska and what better way to do so than on a Holland America Cruise ship. This sale features new special fares on verandahs and suites as well as upgrades available for as little as $50.

Sample of July / August, 2009

Alaska Sailings Included in this Promotion:

7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruises — Roundtrip Seattle

ms Zaandam: Friday Departures via Glacier Bay

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruises — Roundtrip Seattle

ms Amsterdam: Saturday Departures via Hubbard Glacier

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

7-Day Alaskan Explorer Cruises — Roundtrip Seattle

ms Westerdam: Sunday Departures via Glacier Bay

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or a verandah stateroom for the price of an ocean-view!

7-Day Glacier Bay Inside Passage — Roundtrip Vancouver

ms Volendam: Wednesday Departures via Glacier Bay

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

7-Day Glacier Bay Inside Passage — Roundtrip Vancouver

ms Zuiderdam: Saturday Departures via Glacier Bay

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or a verandah stateroom for the price of an ocean-view!

7-Day Glacier Discovery — Vancouver to Seward (or reverse)

ms Ryndam: Friday Departures via Hubbard Glacier

ms Statendam: Sunday Departures via Glacier Bay

ms Veendam: Sunday Departures via Glacier Bay

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

14-Day Back-to-Back Glacier Discovery— Roundtrip Vancouver

ms Veendam & ms Statendam: Sunday Departures via Glacier Bay

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

Alaska CruiseTour

Select July & August Departures

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside!

Other Offers:

Asia & Pacific Rim

Australia & New Zealand

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $100 on select sailings!

Canada & New England

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from $100-$200 on select sailings

Mediterranean & Western Europe

Enjoy limited-time savings on Verandah Suites!

Transatlantic Voyages

Upgrade to a Verandah Stateroom from an Ocean View from only $50 on select sailings!

Plus enjoy limited-time savings on Verandah Suites!

Hawaii Cruises

Upgrade to an outside stateroom from only $100 on select sailings!

Mexico Cruises

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $50 or $100 on select sailings!

South America & Amazon

Get an outside stateroom for the price of an inside or upgrade from only $100 on select sailings!

Caribbean & Panama Canal

Special savings on select cruises

The list of ships and special cruises are just too numerous to list. Contact me for complete details, but don't wait too long as these deals will go fast. You can also check my web site for a list of Holland America sailings.

Holland America 3 Day Sale

Holland America Line - 3 Day Sale

Get the best fares of the season

when you book May 27-29, 2009

Where do you want to go on your next cruise vacation? Holland America Line has announced a three day sale now through Friday, May 29th. Virtually all of their destinations are on sale with special pricing and other offers.

Perhaps one of the following offers might appeal to you. There are way too many cruises to list in this blog, but I'd be happy to provide details on any of the itineraries - just call or email me for more information.

Sample of the offers:

Get an outside for the price of an inside!
• Alaska Cruise / Cruisetours
• Asia & Pacific Rim
• Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific
• South America & Amazon
• Holiday Cruises
• Panama Canal Cruises

Upgrade to an outside from $50-$100 on select sailings
• Asia & Pacific Rim
• South America & Amazon
• Canada & New England Cruises
• Hawaii Cruises

Upgrade to a Verandah from an Ocean View from only $50 on select sailings! Plus enjoy limited-time savings on Verandah Suites!
• Northern Europe Cruises
• Mediterranean & Western Europe Cruises
• Transatlantic Voyages

There are also special pricing on Caribbean sailings. Savings start today for Mariners.