Holland America Grand Voyage

Holland America has announced details of its 2015 Grand World Voyage cruise. ms Amsterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale on 5 January 2015 on a cruise that will span 114 days and call at 45 ports in 25 countries on six continents.   Plus, for guests who have less time on their hands, eight segments ranging in length from 22 to 57 days are available from departure ports along the route.

Book by 31 July 2014, and receive Early Booking Amenities and savings

Reservations are open for ms Amsterdam’s 2015 Grand World Voyage, and guests who pay in full by 31 July 2014 will receive a 3% discount off the cruise fare.  Early Booking Amenities for full Grand World Voyage guests who book by 31 July 2014 also include prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage delivery service and a complimentary shore excursion or champagne for select stateroom categories.

Prices start from £11,782pp for the 114-day Grand World Voyage departing 5 January 2015 from Fort Lauderdale. Segments also starting on 5 January include a 30-day segment to Auckland from £3,122pp and a 35-day segment to Sydney from £3,829pp.  A 27-day segment from Auckland to Singapore departs 5 February 2015 starting from £3,062pp and a 46-day segment from Auckland to Dubai is available from £5,242pp. A 22-day segment from Sydney to Singapore departing 10 February 2015 starts from £2,473pp and the 41-day segment from Sydney to Dubai starts from £4,653pp. There is a 57-day segment from Singapore to Fort Lauderdale departing 4 March starting from £6,244pp whilst a 38-day segment from Dubai to Fort Lauderdale departing 23 March is also available and starts from and £3,946pp.

Cruise fares are per person, based on two sharing an inside stateroom. Fly cruise prices are available upon request.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Announces Updated Solo Sailing Savings

         Single occupancy supplements removed

Carnival Cruise Lines has added further offerings for holidaymakers travelling alone, halving the price of single occupancy rooms. The cruise company has reduced single occupancy room rates in a move to encourage would-be cruisers to holiday, regardless of their travel preference.

The updated savings can be found on a range of Carnival’s ships including Breeze and Splendor which will be sailing the Caribbean throughout 2014 from destinations including Port Canaveral and Galveston.

Solo travellers exploring the Caribbean on eight-day itineraries can enjoy an Ocean View room from just £419 on-board the Carnival Freedom, and inside room prices start from just £139 on-board the Carnival Sensation.

Brits wishing to take advantage of the current offer should visit the website www.carnival.co.uk. 

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The Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool

                                 

The Telegraph Cruise Show in Liverpool will be formally opened by footballing legends Alan Hansen and Kenny Dalglish. The event will take place October 11-12 at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.

Set for its biggest year ever in 2014, Liverpool’s Cruise Terminal will see over 70,000 cruise passengers arriving into Liverpool across more than 50 cruise ships (up from only 3 in 2007, demonstrating the growth and demand for cruise in this area).

Confirmed exhibitors so far for the Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool include Cunard, P&O, Fred Olsen, Hapag-Lloyd, Noble Caledonia, Portuscale Cruises and Holiday Extras. Plus you can experience the culinary delights of fine food and drink!

Tickets for the Telegraph Cruise Show Liverpool are now on sale. Admission costs £13 pp but YOU can get  £6 discount on the door price by quoting WOCB when making a booking at  www.telegraph.co.uk/cruiseliverpool

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Day 3 With Hurtigruten in Greenland

Today we landed at Qeqertasuaq. A small settlement where we met more of the Greenland Sled Dogs.  They are a large breed kept for hunting and are thought to be directly descended from dogs brought to Greenland by the first Inuit. No other dogs are allowed to be imported so as not to weaken the line.

I explored the town whilst some went off for a four hour hike where people enjoyed the view of the icebergs stranded in the bay. And there was even more: whales were feeding among the bergs whilst others took an organised town walk. Later in the day there was an ice cruise and a kayak adventure excursion. 

That evening I went on a two hour walk to a spectacular waterfall in Blaesedalen, the valley of the winds. Above the settlement. We had to walk across snow in places but the rivers and flowers were amazing.

Bit of of grumbling in the restaurant tonight about waiting times, hanging around, not getting on the excursion they wanted and getting the daily newsletter in the wrong language. However I'm an old hand at adventure cruising and nearly every one I've been on has had teething problems in the first couple of days before running smoothly. Then off to the evening lecture letting us know all about tomorrow at Qasigiannguit.        www.hurtigruten.co.uk

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FRED.\ RIVER CRUISES OFFERS 40% DISCOUNT OFFER FOR MS MOZART

Tour operator, Fred.\ River Cruises is offering up to 40% off a week’s cruise on the deluxe MS Mozart river cruise ship which operates on the River Danube, through Germany, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia!

Seven night river cruise from only £1,224 per person (usually £1,909p) - Depart 3rd July, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September or 9th October.  This eight day voyage takes you from Passau to Budapest via Krems and Esztergom, and then onto Bratislava, Vienna and Melk before returning to Passau. A range of excursions both included and additional are available, including bus and walking tours of the major cities and visits to the picturesque towns of Esztergom, Visegrad and Szentendre along the Danube.  The price includes seven nights full board accommodation including  buffet breakfast, four course lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and midnight snacks  featuring regional and seasonal specialities, beverages including mineral  water and soft drinks, free flowing wine and beer with lunch and dinner,  cocktail reception, welcome dinner and captain’s gala dinner; daily  entertainment; service of professional English speaking cruise director on  board; all taxes along the route; English guided tours and selected excursions. Price also includes return flights from London (regional flights available on request) and transfers.  Based on two people sharing.

The itinerary includes Passau, Krems, Esztergom/Budapest,  Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Melk before returning to Passau.  Shore  excursions include a visit of Göttweig Abbey with a guided walking tour Dürnstein & wine-tasting, as well as city tours of  Budapest, Bratislava Vienna.
The MS Mozart are that it has  cabins for one, two or three people, including some with French balconies.  Standard cabins each have a generous 20 square metre footprint, making them amongst the largest to be found on a river cruise vessel.  The ship has facilities including a heated swimming pool with spa, as well as features such  as an ocean-style atrium and lobby. Certain cabins are also equipped for  people who require kidney dialysis.  
Fred.\ River Cruises www.fredholidays.co.uk <http://www.fredholidays.co.uk>  0808 250 7755

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Cool hand Dirk confronts a laundry crisis in TV documentary The Cruise Ship

It wouldn't be a documentary without a crisis, real or manufactured. In the first episode of ITV's The Cruise Ship, filmed on Princess Cruises Royal Princess, and showing at 8.00pm on July 11, hotel general manager Dirk Brand has to cope with an overflowing laundry, while his fellow crew members ensure that the formal night celebrations pass off smoothly. Meanwhile, new spa worker Kelly, at sea for the first time, is struck by a bout of homesickness.

In the second episode, to be broadcast a week later, ambitious deputy cruise director Dan dares to create a game show. Will his boss, Samantha Hawker-Thomas, be impressed? Kelly, meanwhile, is still struggling to adjust to life at sea, and seeks solace with Liz, the ship's mother hen. 

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FREE FLIGHTS on selected MSC Cruises

 MSC Cruises, is making it even easier for UK holidaymakers to grab a bargain this summer – by offering FREE FLIGHTS on selected sailings. 

Take in four different countries aboard MSC Musica. Departing from Genoa, Italy, your trip includes Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Palermo, Italy; La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia; Palma, Majorca, Spain; Valencia, Spain; Marseille, France; and Genoa, with prices leading in at £699 per person including return flights (based on a July 12 departure).

Enjoy the luxury of a balcony cabin as MSC Preziosa departs from Venice on a week-long eastern Med odyssey. Departing Venice, your cruise calls at Bari, Italy; Katakolon (Olympus), Greece; Izmir, Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Venice, with balcony cabins priced at just £849 per person including return flights (based on September 27 departure)

Extend your time in the sunshine with an 11-night sailing around the Canary Islands from Genoa on MSC Sinfonia. The Western Mediterranean voyage departs Genoa, Italy on October 14 and calls at Malaga, Spain; Funchal, Madeira; Santa Cruz, Tenerife; Las Palmas, Gran Canaria; Tangier, Morocco; Barcelona, Spain; and Genoa. Prices start at £699 per person including return flights.

For more information see www.msccruises.co.uk or call 020 3426 3010.

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