Save the Dates National Cruise Vacation Week

October is National Cruise Vacation Month, and October 6-13, 2014 is  National Cruise Vacation Week - the World’s Largest Cruise Sale (NCVW) – an event that focuses on the pleasures of cruising. This is an annual event which has grown from a one day virtual sale ten years ago to a week-long event the past few years.

Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) has organized this event with it's member cruise lines and member agencies. This is your opportunity to learn more about cruising and the individual cruise lines as well as take advantage of several special offers that are valid for either one day or the entire month.

Continue to watch this column for more information about my participation in this annual event. We will have a web page devoted to NCVW which will point you to video links and provide information about the various cruise line offers.  Some of the offers have yet to be announced.  We will update the page with information as we get it.  You can also give us a call for the latest information or just to talk about how to plan your cruise.

There is no need to get dressed up to go to a meeting hall. Simply turn on your computer and participate in a virtual cruise night. You can participate any time during the month of October, but the early bird will get the worm so to speak.

Are you new to cruising?   Start by reading our Cruise Rookies page.  We'll be posting several more articles this month, but if you can't wait, we suggest you next visit our NCVW mini-site.  You can also search our Blog for past articles.

Follow us on Twitter: @ChrisPappinMCC  Pinterest: CruiseWithChris Pappin and Facebook: CruiseWithChris Pappin Cruises Inc for more ideas.  Sign up for our eNewsletter to get updates.

October 2014 is National Cruise Vacation Month

October is National Cruise Vacation Month

Explore the World of Cruise Vacationing
October 1 - 31, 2014
 

If you've ever thought about going on your first cruise, October is the time to begin that journey.

We're joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the Virtual National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) which is an opportunity for travelers like you to learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!

Cruising is all about you. You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you.


We have a special page with Cruise Line Videos for you to explore.   Just click the cruise line logo of your choice and watch their video.  We'll also be featuring articles about cruising all month long in addition to our normal blog posts, so be sure to come back often to explore.

There are special offers throughout the month. The highlight will be October 6-13, 2014 which is designated the National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW). We will have a special page which lists the offers and other information.  Sign up for our eNewsletter to get updates.

Simply click on the cruise line of your choice 

and see what special deals they have to offer! 

Checkout our Facebook Page 

for more Cruising Tips and Offers

National Cruise Vacation Week October 20-27, 2013

We're joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the Virtual National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) which is an opportunity for travelers like you to learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!

Cruising is all about you. 

You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you.

 
CLIA member cruise lines have put together some special offers in honor of NCVW.  Here is a sampling from many of the major cruise lines.  Take advantage of these additional savings.

Cruise Line	Offer Details
AMA Waterways	Up to $500 OBC on select 2013 & 2014 Voyages
Avalon	Save up to $1300 Per Couple on Select 2014 sailings
Azamara Club Cruises	Up to $500 OBC on Select 2014 Europe Voyages
Carnival Cruise Lines	Up to $300 OBC on Select Sailings
Celebrity Cruises	Up to $200 OBC on Alaska, Bermuda, Caribbean or Europe Sailings
Costa Cruises	Rates from $50* per day/50% Reduced Deposit
Cunard	Up to $300 OBC Plus Complimentary Balcony Upgrade on Select Sailings
Holland America Lines	Up to $200 OBC combinable with Explore 4 on Select Sailings
MSC Cruises	Up to $200 OBC on Select Divina Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Lines	Up to $500 OBC Plus Reduced Deposit on Select Sailings
Oceania	Up to $850 OBC On Select Sailings
Paul Gaugin	Up to $200 OBC on 2014 Sailings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises	$200 OBC per suite for 2013 and 2014 New Bookings
Princess Cruises	Save up to $2000 per stateroom on select sailings
Royal Caribbean International	Up to $100 OBC per booking on Caribbean Sailings
Windstar Cruises	$100 OBC on Select Sailings

October 2013 is National Cruise Vacation Month

October is National Cruise Vacation Month

Explore the World of Cruise Vacationing
October 1 - 31, 2013
 

If you've ever thought about going on your first cruise, October is the time to begin that journey.

We're joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the Virtual National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) which is an opportunity for travelers like you to learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!

Cruising is all about you. You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you.

We have a special page with Cruise Line Videos for you to explore.   Just click the cruise line logo of your choice and watch their video.  We'll also be featuring articles about cruising all month long in addition to our normal blog posts, so be sure to come back often to explore.

There are special offers throughout the month. The highlight will be October 20-27, 2013 which is designated the National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW). We have a special page which lists the offers and other information.

Royal Caribbean Has a New Star

Kristin Chenoweth, Godmother Quantum of the Seas 
    

Kristin Chenoweth, is adding yet another accolade to her impressive resume: godmother to Royal Caribbean International's much anticipated new cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas.  The cruise line announced the appointment, which is steeped in maritime tradition, in an unconventional way during a red carpet-inspired commercial that aired during ABC television network's broadcast of the Oscars.

Chenoweth was chosen for her effervescent personality and ability to wow audiences. Her versatile range of roles made her a natural fit, given that Quantum of the Seas, set to debut in fall 2014, is poised to introduce unprecedented experiences and amenities only attainable on Royal Caribbean International.

Maritime Tradition

Historically an honor reserved for heads of state, politicians and celebrities, godmothers not only break a bottle to christen a ship, but also serve as guiding spirits to its guests and crew. Royal Caribbean looks to capture the essence of the role by choosing women whose life lessons and achievements illustrate the kind of courage, dedication and determination that are an inspiration to all.

"Kristin's effortless grace and dynamic performances align perfectly with our newest class of ships and we could not be more honored to have her represent Quantum of the Seas," said Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.  "Working with such a remarkable and versatile woman for one of maritime's longest standing traditions is an exciting experience."

"I am so excited to be named godmother of Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Quantum of the Seas. I have been lucky to play many roles and I am looking forward to this one," stated Kristin Chenoweth. "I think the Royal Caribbean brand is the perfect match for me, especially with their history of providing exceptional entertainment experiences to their guests."

The Quantum class of ships, Quantum of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas, will build upon Royal Caribbean's legacy of revolutionary ship design and bold innovation. At 158,000 gross registered tons (GRT) and with a capacity of 4,100 guests based on double occupancy, the ships will debut in fall 2014 and spring 2015, respectively.

Our ships have always been designed for WOW and with Quantum of Seas, we are excited to introduce Quantum cruising and the 'at sea' firsts that our guests have come to expect from Royal Caribbean," said Adam Goldstein, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "We look forward to working with Kristen and having her officially name our ship when she is delivered in the fall of 2014."

More information will be announced in the coming months.  Be sure to subscribe to our blog and Facebook fan page to learn all about this new WOW.

Speaking of WOW,  see our Facebook Fan Page for a special offer in honor of this announcement.
 

Related Blog Articles:

Prepare to be WOWED – The Quantum Class

Welcome to our Updated Facebook Fan Page

Explore the World of Cruise Vacationing

If you've ever thought about going on your first cruise, October is the time to begin that journey.  Our Facebook Fan Page is a great resource to help you get started on your cruise planning. If you "like" us, you won't miss any special announcements or new material postings. 

Timeline


This is the default landing page when you first connect to our Facebook Fan page. We feature an image from one of our cruises - currently we are featuring Venice, Italy as our cover photo.

With the introduction of Facebook's Timeline page, it is necessary for you to manually visit our custom pages.   You can easily view our current and past posts as well.   We typically feature industry news, photos, and special offers here.

Click On The Following Images & Bookmark the Pages

Welcome Page

On this page you can learn more about us and how we got started cruising and later turned our love for cruising into a business.

We have links to this blog and also to our website. Be sure to "Like Us"...

Includes Fan Only Content 

 

You can click on the images or links to sign up for our weekly eNewletter, watch our featured video, explore the Cruise Help, or learn about our featured deals and destinations. The popular "Where is Chris" link is your key to those destinations.

Featured Deals

On our Welcome page, we feature one special cruise or land vacation deal, and link to our Featured Deals page which has additional offers.

That's right folks, we specialize in cruises, but for those trips where you want to do something different, like an all inclusive, we can offer our advice on that also.


In most cases, you'll be directed to our main website for complete details about the offers.  From time to time, we'll have exclusive offers that you won't find anywhere else.


  Virtual Tour of Cruise Destinations
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so we have plenty of photos on our fan page. In addition to the photo albums, we have two in-depth tabs featuring destinations.

One tab covers Alaska and the other is the WhereIsChris tab, which has short descriptions about some of our favorite destinations.

Where Would You Like to Go We Can Help You Plan

Cruise Help

Whether you are a first-time cruiser or a well-seasoned traveler, there is something for you on our Cruise Help page. Here you will find links to various resources to help you plan and also answer all those burning questions about cruise vacations.

This is just the tip of the iceberg so to speak. On our website, you'll find even more information including 360 views of cabins, ships, and public areas on the ship. There's deck layouts, facts about each ship, and itineraries to get you started with your investigation.

We highly recommend that you give us a call because all this information can be overwhelming. As CLIA Master Cruise Counselors, we are certified to bring you the advice you need to plan the perfect cruise vacation. Please visit often during National Cruise Vacation Month - we will be posting much more information, sharing our knowledge about   Cruising ... Today’s Vacation of Choice

October 2012 - National Cruise Vacation Month

October is National Cruise Vacation Month

Explore the World of Cruise Vacationing
October 1 - 31, 2012 
 

If you've ever thought about going on your first cruise, October is the time to begin that journey.

We're joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the Virtual National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) which is an opportunity for travelers like you to learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!

Cruising is all about you. You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you.

We have a special page with Cruise Line Videos for you to explore.   Just click the cruise line logo of your choice and watch their video.  Each day we will add another link to our Virtual National Cruise Vacation Week Calendar 2012 featuring articles of interest about cruising.

There are special offers throughout the month. The highlight will be October 21-27, 2012 which is designated the National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW). We have a special page (click here) which lists the offers and other information.

Simply click on the cruise line of your choice 

and see what special deals they have to offer! 

Checkout our Facebook Page

for more Cruising Tips and Offers

National Cruise Vacation Week Starts Today

Explore the World of Cruise Vacationing October 17 - 23, 2011  World's Largest Cruise Sale If you've ever thought about going on your first cruise, October is the time to begin that journey. We're joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the Virtual National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW) which is an opportunity for travelers like you to learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising! Cruising is all about you. You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you. We have a special page with Cruise Line Videos for you to explore.   Just click the cruise line logo of your choice and watch their video. There are special offers throughout the month. The highlight of the month is this week, October 17-23, 2011 which is designated the National Cruise Vacation Week (NCVW). We have a special page (click here) which lists the offers and other information. Simply click on the cruise line of your choice  and see what special deals they have to offer!  Checkout our Facebook Page for more Cruising Tips and Offers Better yet, give us a call so that we can  personally assist you to make your dreams come true.

Apply Your Tax Refund To a Cruise

Have you had visions of Caribbean beaches and cruise ships in your dreams?  I'm sure that I'm not the only one that does...  

Are you are getting a tax refund?  Help the economy grow - spend some of your tax refund on yourself - on a cruise vacation.  If you've not been on a cruise before, now is the best time.

If you are like most Americans, when the economy took a turn for the worse a couple years ago, your vacation plans went out the window.   Consequently cruise prices have remained at pretty constant low prices, but are about to start increasing.   There are still several cruise line offers available for those that want to take advantage of the lower pricing.

How about Europe Instead?

Of course, you don't need to go to the Caribbean, and in fact, the best deals this summer are actually going to be on European cruise vacations.   Why is that you ask?    The cruise lines have record deployments in Europe this summer but the demand hasn't kept pace with the increased capacity.

That's not to imply that people aren't booking European cruises - they are.  However, there are larger ships and more of them, in Europe this summer than any other time before. Obviously, the cruise ships need to sail full for the companies to make a profit, so the consumer wins.

Comparing Cruise to Land-Based

I just did a quick search on my website for a short European cruise vacation the end of May.  I found a 5-Night Baltic, Copenhagen R/T on Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas with prices starting from $340pp for an inside cabin.   For those that aren't quick at math, that's $68pp per day (excluding taxes and fees).  

For comparison purposes, I did a hotel search for Copenhagen during the same 5-Night period and prices ranged from $319 Per Night.   The hotel didn't include meals or entertainment and was rated as a 4 star accommodation.    Contrasting the hotel stay and the cruise...  On the cruise it's like getting 3 nights free, all your meals, and entertainment onboard the ship.

Besides Copenhagen, you'll visit Bergen, Norway and Geiranger, Norway.  I've visited all of those locations and can assure you, you'd have a wonderful trip.  The Batlic was one of our favorite trips.


I've not discussed airfare, which is a large expense for a European vacation, especially in prime season.   Since the cost of air would be the same for the cruise and land-based vacation stay, I've excluded that from the equation.    Many of the current cruise deals for the Europe 2011 Summer Season feature reduced air, making the select cruises even more attractive.


There are many deals to Europe this Summer.   We'll feature some of the sales on our website and Facebook page.   If you are seriously considering a Europe get-away this Summer, my suggestion would be to book now while the supply is larger than the demand so that you can maximize your investment.  

The prices I've seen during my search in preparation for this article are on par with what you'd pay for a Caribbean vacation on the same or similar ships.   For the most part, the ships are the larger, newer vessels in the respective fleets.   Ships like Carnival Magic, Celebrity Equinox and Solstice, Norwegian Epic, and Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas are just a few of the choices you'll have.


Put Your Tax Dollars to Work for You on a Cruise Vacation to Remember for Years to Come.   Cruise Europe in 2011 !!

Carnival Announces New Program

Cash Back Promotion

June 7 - 30, 2010

Book between June 7th-June 30th, 2010 and Carnival will load up your Sail & Sign® Card with up to $40 per guest for 3–5 day cruises or up to $80 per guest for 6–8 day cruises.  That's extra free money of up to $160 per cabin.   

Use the money anywhere on the ship or on a shore excursion.   If you don't spend it all, don't worry, it will be credited to your credit card at the end of the cruise.

Terms & Conditions

Cruise rates are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. No name changes allowed. Cash back offer is non-transferable. Cash back is provided as a refundable onboard credit to your Sail & Sign account of $40 per person up to a maximum of $80 per stateroom on select 3 - 5 day sailings and up to $80 per person up to a maximum of $160 per stateroom on select 6, 7 or 8 day sailings. If your Sail & Sign account has a cash balance at the end of the cruise after all authorized purchases have been applied to the account, any remaining unused portion of the cash back onboard credit will be delivered in check form to your stateroom on the morning of debarkation with your final Sail & Sign statement.

Cash back offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Combinable with Fun Select rates only. Rates are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Minimum purchase of category 4A is required. Blackout dates may apply. Valid on new individual bookings made between 6/7/10-6/30/10. Promotion is applicable on select ships and departures between 6/16/10-2/28/11. Government taxes and fees are additional for all guests. Cash back may not be applied to cruise fare or government taxes and fees.

Carnival reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.

More Carnival Caribbean Specials

Cruise With Chris to Greek Isles

Accepting Reservations Now

The beautiful Greek Isles of Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Katakolon, and Corfu are among the stops of this 12 Night Greek Isles & Mediterranean Cruise on Star Princess.   Sail with me from Rome on May 30, 2011 and arrive in Venice after visiting some of the most picturesque islands in the world.  

Now through May 17, 2010 - Reduced Deposits & $325 Coupon Book.
This reduced deposit sale can also be applied to any Princess Cruise of 7 nights or longer in 2010/2011.

I have reserved a limited number of cabins at special pricing on this Star Princess itinerary.   There will be other surprises on board for those that join me on this voyage to Greece. 

Itinerary:   Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa, Naples/Capri, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens (Piraeus), Katakolon, Corfu, Split, Venice, Venice

Cruise - Only Package* Included: Shipboard accommodations, ocean transportation, most meals, some beverages and most onboard entertainment.   Not Included: Air transportation**; transfers**; items of a personal nature, such as shore & land excursions**, specialty restaurant fees, some beverages, photographs, gratuities/service fees, medical services, etc.  ** You can add these during or after the reservation process. *Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, for cruise only. Government taxes and fees are additional. Subject to availability. Certain restrictions apply. Princess reserves right to add fuel supplement. Pre-Cruise Package Available Not only can you Cruise with Chris, but you can also Tour with Chris in Rome.  Join her for 2 fun-filled days in Rome prior to boarding Star Princess for the Greek Isles. 2-Night Hotel Accommodations in Rome, Transfers from Airport to Hotel, 2 days Sightseeing in Rome, Transfers from Hotel to Pier Also Ask about Post-Cruise Venice and Airfares

Carnival Agency of the Year Sale

Up to 2-Category Upgrade

Starting Friday March 5th, an exclusive Cruise Sale with Carnival called the "Partner of the Year Sale" begins. The sale will run through Friday March 12th and include 2-category upgrades, and 15% off Shore Excursions (booked with Port Promotions).

Select from Carnival's "Fun Ships" including Carnival Fascination, Carnival Fanatasy, Carnival Valor, Carnival Victory, Carnival Splendor, and Carnival Destiny.

Where would you like to go? Imagine cruising to the Eastern, Western, or Southern Caribbean or the Mexican Riviera on a 5 or 7 night fun filled cruise vacation.

Begin your search for Partner of the Year Savings (click here)

Carnival Cruise Lines holds the status of not only being the largest cruise line in the world, with a fleet of 22 "Fun Ships", but one of the most popular. The line's fleet is one of the newest and most modern. At 130,000 tons, the new Carnival Dream is the largest in Carnival's "Fun Ship" fleet. Learn more... about Carnival Cruise Line.

Princess Cruises Balcony Bonanza

Now Balcony Bonanza includes
Summer and Fall options!
Savings on 2010 Summer Caribbean, Europe and Alaska —
plus Fall Canada & New England cruises and cruisetours*

Whether you’re seeking the warm, tropical breezes of the Caribbean, Alaska’s natural beauty, the rich history of Canada & New England or the unforgettable scenery of Europe, you’ll enjoy the signature cuisine, welcoming service and exclusive amenities for which Princess is renowned.

7-day Balconies starting as low as $849*

Reserve your own balcony view
on a spectacular Princess Cruises®
vacation in 2010!

Canada & New England cruises and cruisetours have been added to Princess Cruises Balcony Bonanza promotion, giving you more chances to book that vacation you've always dreamed of. You can select between 2010 Europe, Canada & New England, Summer Caribbean and Alaska cruises and cruisetours.

Current Offers:

Princess Cruises Balcony Bonanza
Princess Alaska Cruisetour Savings

*click one of the links above for complete details
including terms & conditions

Hurry! Offers end Feb. 28th

There are several different categories of balcony staterooms on Princess cruise ships. The Oceanview Double With Balcony has Twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed. Sitting area with desk. Balcony. Refrigerator and TV. Spacious closet. Bathroom with shower. Approximately 217-248 square feet including balcony (cabin size may vary based on ship).

As the ship pulls into port, step onto your private balcony and get a first glimpse of your surroundings. Enjoy a cup of coffee or breakfast on your balcony as you wait for the ship to be cleared. Return from a day in port and relax on your balcony before dinner, or even have a romantic dinner on the balcony as you sail to the next port of call.

What's Your Balcony View ?

Related blog post:

Denali on Sale - Princess Cruisetours

Vote on my Current Poll

Denali on Sale - Princess Cruisetours

Now up to 50% off Alaska vacations!

Savings on select 2010 Alaska cruisetours

If you could only go on one cruise in your lifetime, where would you go?

For many people, the answer to that question would be Alaska. They would also want to spend as much time there as possible, so they'd tell you they actually wanted to do a cruisetour so that they could explore the interior of Alaska.

Why Alaska?

The Last Frontier: Alaska, admitted as the 49th state to the union is thought of as "America's Last Frontier" because of its distance from the lower 48 states and because of its rugged landscape and climate. Only 33% of the state has been organized into political units called boroughs.

Land of the Midnight Sun: During the summer, the sun never completely dips below the horizon in Alaska's northern locations. The sun is visible at midnight. Parts of Alaska are bathed in 24 hours of daylight.

Wild and Free: Have you ever seen a bald eagle in flight or perched high above in a tree watching for its next meal to swim by? Have you seen a whale wave its tail fin as it dives deep into the sea? What about a mama bear and her new born cub coming down the mountain side?

Alaska has five Regions: An Alaskan cruisetour will typically take you to at least two of these regions, the Inside Passage and the Interior. During your visit to the Inside Passage you'll see cities like Juneau, Ketchikan and Sitka and you'll most likely visit one of the popular glacier attractions such as Glacier Bay or Hubbard Bay. In the Interior you'll see North America's largest peak, 20,320-foot Denali (Mount McKinley) during your stay within Denali National Park. Read more about Alaska Regions.

Princess Cruises Announced Cruisetour Savings

For a limited time, select cruisetours during the months of May and June, 2010, are on sale at up to 50% savings. Princess cruisetours range from 10- to 15-nights, including roundtrip options from Vancouver, B.C. and Seattle. You’ll spend four to eight days exploring the Alaskan wilderness, seven days sailing its pristine waterways, and every itinerary includes Alaska’s top two attractions – Denali and Glacier Bay National Parks. So you get to see the best of Alaska in one vacation! Fares start as low as $999 for a 10-night vacation!

Princess Alaska Cruisetour Savings

Hurry - Offer Ends February 28th - Contact Me for Complete Details

Princess Cruises Information & Itineraries

RSSC Voyager Baltic Offers

Photos courtesy Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Free Business Class Air
on Scandinavia & Russia Cruises

2-for-1 Fares Plus an Additional Savings of up to $1,000 Per Person

Included Air and Complimentary Shore Excursions

Regent Seven Seas takes you to the Baltic this year aboard the 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager. Take advantage of special savings now through March 31, 2010 on one of the most enjoyable European destinations.

Enjoy a picturesque funicular ride and hiking tour to the top of Mount Floyen with magnificent views and photo opportunities of surrounding Bergen and beyond.

Relive Estonia's turbulent past and fight for freedom from Soviet oppression. Spend two days in St. Petersburg, Russia, viewing the ancient city's top attractions including opulent rooms and galleries covered in gilt and carved plaster.

Explore the many bridges of Stockholm or take a ferry to Vasa Museum to learn more about the Vikings and their ships. See magnificent waterfalls as your ship sails through the Norwegian Fjords.

These are just a sampling of the European adventures that await you on the Seven Seas Voyager. <more details>

Allure of the Seas - Sale

Royal Caribbean

Allure of the Seas

1-Day Sale

November 20, 2009

(See our website for current sales)

Royal Caribbean Sale

by Cruises Inc.

Includes Allure of the Seas

UPDATE November 14, 2010: 

This article was written a year ago when Oasis of the Seas had just crossed the Atlantic and arrived in its new homeport.   We have just finished a similar journey with Allure of the Seas.  We brought you updates from the ship's captain throughout the voyage, pointing out some of the differences between Oasis and Allure.   No matter which ship you choose to sail, your experience will be off the charts since these are amazing ships.

I know some of you have gotten to this page looking for details about a particular sale.   Since the internet is forever, unless we remove this page from the blog, you could be directed here incorrectly.     Please see our website or contact us directly if you are interested in a particular sale.   It is best to subscribe to our eNewsletter because you will get the inside scoop on all sales.

To learn more about the Oasis and Allure, search our blog.    We have written several articles about both ships.

 

We have been following the introduction of the Oasis of the Seas this month. Today, we turn our focus to her sister ship Allure of the Seas which is currently under construction.

ABC's Good Morning America show today features a live broadcast from onboard the Oasis of the Seas. Royal Caribbean International announced a 1-day sale in conjunction with this special event.
Receive a $100 onboard credit that you can apply to anything you like during your Allure of the Seas cruise. Folks, this is FREE MONEY. Contact me to take advantage of this limited time offer or to get on my mailing list for these and other specials.

The Allure of the Seas will be sailing starting next year about this time. It will have alternating itineraries to Eastern and Western Caribbean while the Oasis of the Seas continues with Eastern Caribbean voyages.

Oasis of the Seas Heads for Home

Oasis of the Seas photo Courtesy STX Europe

OASIS of the SEAS

HEADS for HOME

28 October 2009, Royal Carribbean International's latest ship, Oasis of the Seas, was delivered by STX Europe's Turku Shipyard

The ship has begun it's journey to it's new home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she will begin cruising the Caribbean.

A marvel of Engineering ....

According to details released by STX Europe, the Oasis of the Seas is 361 meters long and 66 meters wide at its widest point and, at the highest, it rises 72 meters above the sea level. The gross tonnage is 225,000. At the best, the vessel can accommodate 6,360 passengers and 2,100 crew members. The ship features 16 passenger decks and 2,704 staterooms. The total power output of the ship's engines is 97,000 kW and the cruise speed is 22.6 knots.

A boom to Economy ...

In this economic times, Royal Caribbean International's new ship orders for the Oasis of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas (which will debut in 2010) provided some 12,000 man hours of work to complete this project.

A new destination to be Explored ...

When I speak with clients about their cruise vacation plans, one of the first questions that I ask is "What destination(s) are you interested in seeing?".

Oasis of the Seas is a destination of it's own. Stroll through Central Park, ride the carousel on the Boardwalk, enjoy a show in the AquaTheater or dine on the Royal Promenade. There are so many things to do and places to explore onboard, you might forget to go ashore. More Details .... Brochure...

VIDEO: Oasis of Seas Officially Turned over to Royal Caribbean International

Watch Additional Oasis of the Seas Videos Here!

EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER

Book a 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Oasis of the Seas by November 2nd and receive $100 Onboard Credit Learn more about Oasis of the Seas and applicable sail dates.

World's Largest Cruise Night - TODAY

World's Largest Cruise Night 2009 Is Finally Here!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEOS / OFFERS

Be a part of this historic event ... View cruise line videos, learn about cruising, take advantage of special offers ... Some offers are only VALID TODAY.... Other offers are VALID for several days or ALL MONTH

Virtual Cruise Night Starts October 1st

October is National Cruise Vacation Month

Join our Virtual Cruise Night Starting October 1st. While October 14th is the annual Worlds Largest Cruise Night major event, as a reader of my blog you have the opportunity to participate at your leisure throughout the entire month of October.

Cruising is all about choice and we have assembled videos and special offers from 21 different CLIA member Cruise Lines. Throughout the month, I'll also feature several of the cruise lines in blog posts, so be sure to come back often to read my articles.

There is no need to get dressed up and go to some location for this cruise night. Simply sit back in your easy chair and check out the videos and featured offers.

CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL CRUISE NIGHT VIDEOS & OFFERS

Call or Email Me for Additional Details about the Cruise Line / Offers that interest You.

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Now is Time to Plan Your Next Cruise

Today I want to call your attention to three cruise sales featured in my current newsletter.

Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean International have teamed up with our company to offer our clients amazing deals that make now the right time to plan your next cruise vacation.

15% Off Shore Excursions when you book a Carnival Caribbean Cruise

Available now through 9/22/09.

PLUS: Free Upgrades on select sailings.

Carnival Sale Details

Norwegian Cruise Line's NOW Sale

Up to $250 Onboard Credit

PLUS: 50% Reduced Deposit

NCL Sale Details

Book a Royal Caribbean Mediterranean Cruise

15% Off Shore Excursions!

Available now through 9/22/09.

PLUS: Book a Balcony or above andreceive a FREE Spa Treatment!

Royal Caribbean Sale Details

Click on the links above to get more details on these offers. Don't miss offers like these in the future, make sure to signup for my weekly eSavers Newsletter.