Cruise Lines Plan for Libya Calls

Poor Timing?  

Political unrest continues to plague the world as Libya becomes the latest country with political demonstrations against the existing government. On Friday opposition forces and government troops clashed causing several deaths and injuries.

Azamara Quest

Azamara Club Cruises

Azamara Quest, one of the line's two 694-passenger ships, will visit Libya's Al Khums and Tripoli during a Mediterranean voyage that begins on Oct. 16, 2012.  This will be the only voyage with Libya ports of call.

Azamara Club Cruises announced changes in 2010 which include more immersive port visits. More than half of all their port calls in 2012 will feature late night and overnight stays. The overnight stays make it possible for guest to experience the vibrant nightlife in those ports of call.

Other destinations featured in the 2012 program include the Baltic and Scandinavia, British Isles, Western Europe, French and Italian Rivieras, Greek Isles, Croatia, Holy Land and Black Sea, as well as Asia,South America and lesser-traveled islands of the West Indies,

Crystal Serenity

Crystal Cruises


For the first time ever, Libya will be a port of call this Fall on one of the ships.

Crystal Cruises announced that the 1,080-passenger Crystal Serenity will visit the Libyan port of Tripoli during the vessel's 11-night "Italian Splendor" voyage from Venice to Barcelona that begins Nov. 16. The voyage also includes calls in several Italian ports including Naples, Civitavecchia (for Rome) and Livorno (for Florence) as well as Dubrovnik, Croatia.

The recent reversal of Libya's longtime ban on American tourists is behind the addition of a Libyan port to both cruise line's schedule.   We will want to continue watching Libya as the political unrest could jeopardize these plans.

Crystal Cruises Returns to Alaska

Cruising Alaska                     Photos: Courtesy Crystal Cruises

2011 Alaska

Book by September 30, 2010

2-for-1 fares

$1,000 per couple  “All-Inclusive. As You Wish.” spending credits

FREE air.

Crystal Cruises returns to Alaska for the first time since 2005. Choose from nine 12-day sailings on Crystal Symphony, all conveniently beginning and ending in San Francisco.   If you book by September 30th this year, you'll enjoy special pricing, spending credits, and free air.

Award-winning Crystal Symphony

The 922-guest, 50,000-ton ultra-luxury ship boasts redesigned Penthouses (including its uber-plush Crystal Penthouses), pool areas, Prego Italian restaurant, Lido Café as well as guest elevators and numerous other behind-the-scenes upgrades.  The ship underwent a $25+ million makeover about a year ago.

Awe-inspiring Alaska

The highlight of  eight sailings will undoubtedly be cruising in Glacier Bay National Park.   Here you'll see calving glaciers as you ship gently sails through ice floating in the waters.    Your captain will be sure that everyone gets a view during the visit.  

From the charming Gold Rush towns of Skagway and Ketchikan to the cosmopolitan yet natural wonderlands of Vancouver and Victoria, Alaska’s final frontier is just waiting to be explored – by you. 

On board, you’ll have plenty of opportunity for personal enrichment including unique Experiences of Discovery^® themes on every Alaska sailing: Mind, Body & Spirit on voyage 1211; Crystal’s Wine & Food Festival on voyage 1219; and on seven sailings – voyages 1212 through 1218 – you’ll stand up and cheer the rising stars showcased in our Emerging Artists theme.  

Don’t miss your chance to explore the natural beauty of Alaska with the cruise line consistently voted World’s Best more than any other in history.

Click on the Images Below for Itinerary Information

May. 9 - 21, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Mind, Body & Spirit	May. 21 - Jun. 2, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists	Jun. 2 - 14, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists
Jun. 14 - 26, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists & Crystal Society	Jun. 26 - Jul. 8, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists	Jul. 8 - 20, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists
Jul. 20 - Aug. 1, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists	Aug. 1 - 13, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Emerging Artists	Aug. 13 - 25, 2011 (Days 12) Theme: Crystal Wine & Food Festival

WLCN Offers Good Thru October Or Longer

OFFICIAL WLCN SALE
BOOKING WINDOW
Starting Oct. 14, 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 valid after this week.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE

Booking Window: Oct 13 - 20

CRYSTAL CRUISES

$100 per person discount on most 2009 and 2010 departures

Booking Window: Oct 14 to Nov 7

REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

$100 per person shipboard credit

Booking Window: Oct 14 to Nov 14

DISNEY CRUISE LINE

7-Night Cruises or Longer Itineraries
$100 onboard credit for cruises sailing Jan. 9, 2010 - Dec. 18, 2010

3-4- and 5-Night Bahamian Cruises
$50 onboard credit for cruises sailing Jan. 3, 2010 - Dec. 19, 2010

Booking Window: Oct 14 to Oct 28

COSTA CRUISES

$50 per cabin onboard credit

Valid for Caribbean and Europe sailings through December 2010.

Booking Window: Oct 14 to Oct 31

SILVERSEAS CRUISES

Savings of $100 per person (max $200 per suite double occupancy) per booking (not per voyage for combination cruises)

Booking Window: Oct 14 to Nov 14

MSC CRUISES

Onboard credits: Inside cabin will receive $ 25 pp (max $ 50 per cabin), Oceanview cabin will receive $ 50 pp (max 100 per cabin), Balcony and Suite stateroom will receive $ 100 pp (max $ 200 per cabin).

Booking Window: Oct 14 to Oct 24

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

Contact us for complete details.

Crystal Cruises 20th Anniversary Offers

Crystal Cruises Announces Anniversary Offers

Crystal Cruises marks an exciting milestone in 2010 as they celebrate their 20th year of award-winning luxury travel. Crystal Cruises' 2010 program includes sailings to 174 ports in 70 countries on 62 voyages. Select from exotic destinations such as the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Most voyages are 11-13 days in length, but there are others ranging from less thatn 10 days to 115 days. See itineraries HERE.


Now is the time to explore the world with Crystal and take advantage of the never-before-offered 20th Anniversary Gifts carefully designed for a luxurous experience onboard the ships that have been Voted World's Best by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazine more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.

20th Anniversary Offers:

• New 2-for-1 Fares on all voyages
• “All-Inclusive. As You Wish.” Spending Credits on all voyages
• Free Business or Economy Class Air on most voyages
• Price Guarantee on all voyages
• And more!
  

Contact me for complete details, terms, and conditions. This is only the "tip of the iceberg" as the saying goes. Just to wet your appetite some more .... consider sailing on your birthday ...

Sail on your birthday in 2010 and Crystal Cruises will give you the gift of 50% savings (25% single occupancy) on a future cruise before your next birthday! Birthday cruise must be booked by December 31, 2009.

Crystal has something better than "all inclusive."

AS YOU WISH PROGRAM

With Crystal Cruises' new As You Wish promotion you’ll receive up to $2,000 in shipboard credits to spend anyway you wish. Indulge in spa treatments, fine wines, a Vintage Room experience with your friends, gratuities for your favorite waiter, something special from the boutiques, or even a unique Crystal Adventures® shore excursion.

The choices – all of them – are yours.

Chose to be pampered with an aromatherapy massage in the Crystal Spa followed by a shopping spree in the fine boutiques onboard. In the evening, dine at Prego and try the popular braised beef short ribs paired with your favorite bottle of red wine. You may also wish to spend your $2,000 on fascinating Crystal Adventures ashore. Decide from a long list of excursions and select one that fits your desires.

Choose from 17 Mediterranean and Northern Europe cruises, as well as New England & Canada, Panama Canal, Caribbean, Trans-Atlantic or South America cruises to spend these credits as you wish, and you’ll soon realize that award-winning luxury has never afforded you this much freedom.

Call me to learn more about Crystal Cruises itineraries and this offer. You can also visit Sea Luxury Cruises by Cruises Inc. Luxury - You Deserve It