The Majestic Line New Brochure 2012

The Majestic Line's new brochure is now available for its 2012 cruises with a choice of 12 itineraries exploring the beautiful coast of Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland. The specialist Scottish cruise company provides a unique small boat cruise experience with only 11 passengers aboard its traditional wooden vessels, the Glen Tarsan and Glen Massan.

The Majestic Line is becoming increasingly popular and 2012 is filling up fast; 30 of its 60 cruising weeks are already booked out for 2012 and many others have low availability. The cruise itineraries explore the wonderful islands, tranquil sea lochs and spectacular coastlines of Argyll, a beautiful but remote area which is difficult to access by land, whereas the cruises provide a perfect vantage point from the sea.

The company provides two double cabins for single occupancy on all its cruises at no additional cost. There are still opportunities for single traveller bookings for 2012.

See more at www.themajesticline.co.uk or contact specialist cruise agents The Cruise Line Ltd.

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P&O Cruises' New Ship-to-Home Service

P&O Cruises is offering free return travel from home to ship and discounts of up to 20% on 2012 and 2013 bookings made by November 30.

This ‘Early Booking Spectacular’ offers passengers a more inclusive holiday option with no additional travel costs, as domestic flights, coach travel or valet parking (Cruise Connections) will be complimentary on bookings made during this two-month period.

The discounts, of up to 20%, are available on all cruises from the 2012/13 brochure on all seven ships in the P&O fleet. 

To see more, P&O have created a special video, which you can see at

www.dailymotion.com/video/xl4gd6_p-o-cruises-early-booking-spectacular_travel

For more information, see www.pocruises.com or the specialist cruise agents of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Hebridean Island Cruises set for Glasgow Cruise Show

Hebridean Island Cruises, operator of the renowned small cruise ship, Hebridean Princess, will be on hand to showcase their 2012 itineraries and talk about the launch of their new dedicated river cruises programme on the Rhine and Danube rivers at The Daily Telegraph Cruise Show, being held at the Glasgow SECC, from 22 to 23 October 2011.

The much anticipated exhibition is designed to showcase the range of different cruises available with Hebridean Island Cruises offering a unique cruise experience on board a ship often compared with an opulent country house. Representatives at the show will be distributing current brochures for both Hebridean Princess and the new Hebridean River Cruises programme. With the recent announcement that Hebridean River Cruises inaugural season will see sailings on the Rhine and Danube rivers during June and September 2012 there is sure to be a lot of interest in stand E7.

For more information visit www.hebridean.co.uk or small ship specialists The Cruise Line.

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Crystal's Carnival In Rio

With two Brazil itineraries during Carnival 2012, ultra-luxury Crystal Cruises has announced four new opportunities for guests to experience the legendary Carnival spectacle during the cruises’ overnights in Rio de Janeiro. From grandstand seating and front-row box seats to luxury VIP sky box suites with gourmet goodies, guests have a choice of several fully escorted, reserved seating programmes at the Sambadrome.

There’s even an option to participate first-hand – marching in the parade, dressed in costume and performing with one of the samba schools. Crystal Symphony’s Miami to Rio and Rio to Buenos Aires voyages on February 6 and 20 respectively end or begin on the parade’s two best nights, Sunday and Monday, when 30,000 glamorously-costumed members of the top samba schools thrill crowds with singing, dancing, drumming and colourful floats. All excursion participants (even those in the parade) will be accompanied by experienced, secure guides from beginning to end, with several convenient late-night shore-to-ship shuttles.

Crystal’s Carnival excursions begin at $799 per person rising to $12,999 per person for the VIP box suite package.

For more info, visit www.crystalcruises.co.uk or the luxury cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd..

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Free European Flights From Azamara

Enjoy Jazz in the Norwegian Fjords, marvel at the blooms at the Chelsea Flower Show or simply sit back and watch the world go by on the Amalfi Coast - and all with free flights from Azamara Club Cruises. Book an ocean view room on a selected 2012 cruise onboard Azamara Journey or Azamara Quest by November 30 and you’ll receive a free return flight to Europe, plus an opportunity for a pre or post-cruise hotel stay. 

This exclusive offer is available on 32 European sailings from May 6 to October 27, 2012 and include Azamara Quest's 13-night Chelsea Flower Show Cruise from £2,400.00 per person (based on two people sharing an ocean view stateroom), with free return flights from London, Manchester, Glasgow or Dublin to Amsterdam and a one-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Holland's vibrant city.

For more info, see www.azamaraclubcruises.co.uk or the luxury cruise specialists of The Cruise Line Ltd.

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Cruise On The Snake And Columbia Rivers

Intermingling history of the west, the autumn crush and spectacular foliage in Washington wine country, and exhilarating river explorations, American Safari Cruises offers six departures along the Columbia and Snake Rivers this October and November.

The week-long 'Rivers of the West' itinerary sails one-way between Portland, Oregon, and Lewiston, Idaho (and reverse) aboard the exclusive 12-guest Safari Spirit. Available for individual travel or charter, departure dates include October 8; November 12, 19 and 26, with special Culinary and Wine Discovery theme cruises on October 29 and November 5.

The itinerary transits eight locks and three states, as well as cutting through the dramatic Columbia River Gorge. In Oregon, guests will explore the Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam and dock for the evening in the picturesque town of Hood River (the wind-surfing capital of the world). A guest speaker joins after dinner in Hood River to discuss the area’s history. Cruising the Columbia, the largest river in the Pacific North-west region, offers a close-up look at the workings of the rivers’ locks and dams.

On the Washington side, highlights include private tours to two local wineries, cruising through a wildlife region rich with migratory birds, entering the Snake River and kayaking or skiff explorations up the Palouse River. An exhilarating jet-boat ride into Hells Canyon in Idaho takes guests into North America’s deepest canyon for incredible scenery and opportunities to view 7,000-year-old petroglyphs and bighorn sheep.

For more info, visit www.americansafaricruises.com or the UK's leading specialist for adventure and luxury cruising, The Cruise Line Ltd..

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Star Clippers Brings Costa Rica Expert on Board

Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced that it will carry a guest lecturer, German-born Steffi Adels (above), on board Star Flyer for the ship’s forthcoming 2011/2012 Costa Rica season.

During each voyage, Steffi will talk to the guests about her experiences in Costa Rica, where she worked for a year as a tour guide. She has guided and travelled in all the most beautiful and popular areas of the country, including the volcanoes, the cloud forests, the rivers and canopy trails, the rainforests and national parks, as well as being a regular visitor to neighbouring Nicaragua.

The 170-guest Star Flyer spends from November to March each winter sailing the tropical waters of Central America’s Pacific coast, visiting dramatic rainforests, sweeping beaches and secluded inlets and islands, with plentiful opportunities for spotting wildlife and birds, as well as snorkelling over the reefs and hiking the forest trails.

Star Clippers offers a seven-night Costa Rica and Nicaragua cruise from just £1,140, cruise-only, round-trip from Puerto Caldera, calling at San Juan del Sur, Playa del Coco, National Park Santa Rosa, Samara, Puerto Carrillo, National Reserve of Curu and Isla Tortuga.

For more info, visit www.starclippers.co.uk or sailing cruise specialists The Cruise Line Ltd.

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