Showing posts with label Venice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Venice. Show all posts

Monday, 20 October 2014

Azamara offers free upgrade to balcony staterooms




Azamara Club Cruises is offering guests the chance to upgrade to a balcony stateroom for free, on select 2015/16 itineraries. Guests simply book a Club Interior Stateroom between until 24 December using promotional code FREEUP to receive a complimentary Double Upgrade to a Club Balcony Stateroom. In addition, reduced airfare will be offered on select voyages between January and April 2015.

Azamara will be offering the double upgrade offer on a number of voyages departing in 2015 and 2016 on Azamara Quest and Azamara Journey


 Applicable sailings include:

Greek Isles to Venice Voyage: 10 nights, departing 23 August 2015. Prices from £2,670
Islands of the Med Voyage: 11 nights, departing 15 September 2015. Prices from £2,858
Wake of Columbus Voyage: 16 nights, departing 25 November 2015. Prices from £1,857


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Monday, 29 September 2014

Virgin Cruises winter late deals from just £699




Seven night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Norwegian Jade from £699pp
Virgin Holidays Cruises offers seven night Eastern Mediterranean Cruise onboard ‘Norwegian Jade’ from Venice, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Olympia and Venice. Price is per person based on two adults travelling, sharing an inside cabin on a full-board basis with flights from London Gatwick and transfers. Offer is subject to availability and includes all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. Based on departures 18 October.

Seven night Orlando Stay and Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Sensation from £699pp
Virgin Holidays Cruises offers three nights at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando on a room only basis, before joining ‘Carnival Sensation’ for four nights from port Canaveral, calling at Freeport and Nassau. Price is per person based on two adults travelling and sharing an inside cabin on a full-board basis and includes Virgin Atlantic flights from London Gatwick. Offer is subject to availability and includes all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. Based on departure date 27 November.

14 night Orlando Stay and Caribbean Cruise on Freedom of the Seas from £1,199pp – FREE All inclusive upgrade

Virgin Holidays Cruises offers seven nights at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando on a room only basis, before joining ‘Freedom of the Seas’ for seven nights from Port Canaveral calling at Labadee (Haiti), Falmouth (Jamaica), George Town (Grand Cayman) and Cozumel. Price is per person based on two adults travelling and sharing an inside cabin on a full-board basis and includes Virgin Atlantic flights from London Gatwick and car hire. Offer is subject to availability and includes all applicable taxes and fuel surcharges which are subject to change. Based on departure date 27 November.


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Thursday, 25 September 2014

Veranda Suite upgrades and exclusive National Cruise Week reduced fares from Seabourn


From 27 September to 13 October 2014 Seabourn will be offering customers complimentary upgrades to Veranda Suites and up to £500 off per person for National Cruise Week.
Complimentary upgrades to a Veranda Suite are included on sailings to destinations including the Adriatic and Greek Isles, the Mediterranean and Istanbul. Seabourn is also offering reduced fares on a range of European itineraries on bookings made on Veranda
Join Seabourn Odyssey on a seven-day Adriatic and Greek Isles cruise-only from £2,999 per person (based on two people sharing a Veranda suite, upgraded free of charge from an Oceanview Suite).
Price includes a seven-day cruise departing from Venice, Triluke Bay (Croatia), Dubrovnik, Kerkira, Nydri, Katakolon and Monemvasia before arriving into Piraeus. Price is based on 29 August 2015 departure.

Price applicable on bookings made between 27 September and 13 October 2014.

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Tuesday, 23 September 2014

Head east for late Mediterranean sun, advises Bolsover Cruise Club




It’s not too late to sail away on a Mediterranean cruise, says Bolsover Cruise Club. who have confirmed that there is good availability this autumn for tours of the warmer Eastern Mediterranean.
Here are three deals for October still available to book through Bolsover Cruise Club:

Celebrity Reflection
Departs: 6 October 2014 for 11 nights. Flights: Return from Manchester to Rome.
Route: Rome, Santorini, Istanbul, Ephesus, Athens, Mykonos and Naples.
Prices: Inside £999; Ocean view £1,299; Balcony £1,879.

Celebrity Silhouette (Above )
Departs: 18 October 2014 for 14 nights. Flights: Return from Birmingham to Rome.
Route: Rome, Valletta, Argostoli, Jerusalem (Ashdod, overnight in port), Haifa, Ephesus, Athens, Catania  and Naples.
Prices: Inside £1,125; Ocean view £1,425; Balcony £1,535.

Cunard, Queen Elizabeth
Departs: 31 October 2014 for 7 nights. Flights: Return from London to Venice.
Route: Venice, Korcula, Heraklion, Rhodes, Ephesus and Athens.
Prices: Inside £799; Outside £849; Balcony £999.

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Saturday, 13 September 2014

Work starts on second of Viking's three new ocean ships




A ceremonial steel-cutting in an Italian shipyard this week marked the start of construction on Viking Cruises’ second ocean-going vessel. Viking Sea is due to be completed in spring 2016. It will be the sister ship to Viking Star, already being built in the same Fincantieri yard near Venice, and Viking Sky which will be built in Ancona for delivery in summer 2016. Star is scheduled for a christening ceremony in Bergen, Norway, on May 17 next year. The virtually identical ships – the first venture into ocean cruising for river cruise giant Viking -  measure 47,800 tons and will each carry 928 passengers.



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Thursday, 13 March 2014

More Med Magic From Star Clippers

This is sure to appeal to aficionados of sail-cruising, as tall-ship cruise specialist Star Clippers is featuring a range of new destinations and new ports of call in the Mediterranean this year on their three head-turning ships Star Clipper, Star Flyer and Royal Clipper.

In May, Grand Prix fans will be able to access the atmosphere of the most prestigious race of the F1 season in Monte Carlo, when guests on Star Flyer will be in pole position in the harbour.
Summer sees Star Clippers sailing a season from Palma de Mallorca for the first time, while new ports of call for the Mediterranean season include Porto and the Scandolo Nature Reserve in Corsica, and La Sabina in Formentera.
In addition to new destinations and routes, there is more variation in length of cruise than ever before, from a three-night taster from Venice in September to a 21-night transatlantic crossing on Royal Clipper from Barbados to Rome.
The 2014-15 season is also featured in a new preview brochure. 

More info: call 0845 200 6145 or visit www.starclippers.co.uk.
   
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Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Luxury Cruising - At A Bargain Price

Today's latest offer needs no real introduction - it is just a chance to sample sea-going luxury at a great price as Seabourn has released a selection of eye-catching offers for those seeking some excitement this summer. 

Take your pick from:

7-Day Adriatic & Greek Isles, departing August 23: A 7-day cruise on Seabourn Odyssey from Venice to Athens calling at Sibenik, Kotor, Bay of Kotor, Corfu, Fiscardo, Gythion, and Rethymnon on Crete. A complimentary upgrade is available from Ocean View to Veranda stateroom.

Prices start from £1,899pp for cruise only, with fly/cruise prices from £2,619, based on two people sharing a suite, fully inclusive of all tips and gratuities, fine dining, open bars and fully stocked mini bar.

7-Day St. Petersburg & The Baltic departing June 29: A 7-day cruise on Seabourn Quest from Copenhagen to Stockholm, calling at Tallinn, St Petersburg and Helsinki. Again, a complimentary upgrade is available from Ocean View to Veranda stateroom.

Prices start from £1,999pp for cruise only, with fly/cruise prices from £2,429, based on two people sharing a suite, fully inclusive of all tips and gratuities, fine dining, open bars and fully stocked mini bar.

More info: 0843 373 2000 or visit www.seabourn.co.uk.

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Sunday, 9 February 2014

Barcelona Bags A Biggie!

Royal Caribbean is bringing its mega-ship cruising to the Mediterranean for a full season for the first time in 2015 when the 220,000-ton Allure of the Seas will sail a series of cruises from the Spanish port of Barcelona.

After carrying more than two million passengers to date in the Caribbean, Allure will return to Europe - from where it was delivered by STX Finland in late 2010 - to operate for five months next year.

The impressive vessel will arrive in Barcelona in May and sail from the port until October.  Royal Caribbean's mega-ship deployment follows the announcement of a short Mediterranean season for Oasis of the Seas this autumn. 

Allure's seven-night cruises will visit Palma de Mallorca, Marseilles (for Provence), La Spezia (for Florence and Pisa), Civitavecchia (for Rome) and Naples. Passengers will also have the option to join the ship in Civitavecchia for a week-long cruise starting and ending in the Italian port.

Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society loyalty programme members also have the opportunity to book for this rare European season starting on Wednesday (Feb 12), one week before general bookings open on February 18.

In addition, the line's Rhapsody of the Seas will offer three 10 and 11-night Black Sea itineraries from Istanbul, then sail a variety of 7 to 11-night Greece and Turkey itineraries from Civitavecchia while Splendour of the Seas will offer seven-night Greek Isles and Turkey cruises from Venice.

Allure has sailed year-round from Port Everglades since entering service as well as sister ship Oasis of the Seas, which debuted in 2009. This year's Mediterranean season for Oasis in September consists of several cruises round-trip Barcelona and one from Barcelona to Rotterdam, where the ship will enter dry-dock for routine maintenance. It then returns to Port Everglades in October.

More info: call 0844 493 4005 of visit www.royalcaribbean.co.uk.

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Tuesday, 28 January 2014

Holland America Feature A Trio Of Savings

Anyone looking to grab some European travel and sunshine this spring and early summer should take note of the latest trio of cruise offers to hit the World of Cruising Inbox, this time from Holland America Line.
 
Take your pick from this tempting threesome:

Save up to £700 on seven-night Norwegian Fjords fly-cruise – now £909pp
This Rotterdam round-trip cruise, departing May 17 on MS Noordam, takes in the best of Norway and its stunning fjords. The first port of call is Oslo, where guests can explore the city’s Viking history, before heading out for scenic cruising of the Oslo Fjord. The ship then visits Kristiansand, home to one of the country’s best fish markets, Stavanger, and Flam. Guests will enjoy a cruise through Sognefjord before returning to Rotterdam. Price is based on two sharing an inside stateroom, and includes return flights from London Gatwick.

Save up to £900 on 12-night Mediterranean fly-cruise – now £1,469pp
Departing on 29 June, this round-trip Venice cruise explores the most interesting ports of the Eastern Mediterranean. First off, MS Nieuw Amsterdam calls in Katakolon, gateway to Olympia, followed by Piraeus from where Athens can be visited. Guests will then be able to enjoy an overnight stop in Istanbul, before the ship moves on to Lesbos, Kusadasi (from which Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, can be visited), Santorini and Argostoli in Greece. The voyage ends with an overnight call in Venice and prices are based on two sharing an inside stateroom, and include return flights from London Gatwick.

11-night Mediterranean cruise from just £80pppn - £899pp in total
This voyage departs from Venice on June 9 on MS Noordam, this cruise takes in a wonderful range of Eastern and Western Mediterranean destinations. The first port of call is Katakolon, from where guests can visit Olympia, followed by Nafplion, the perfect port for visiting Corinth. The ship then moves onto Piraeus (Athens), beautiful Mykonos, Kusadasi (Ephesus), World Heritage Site Rhodes, scenic Santorini and Naples, before ending in Civitavecchia (Rome). Price is again based on two sharing an inside stateroom. Fly-cruises are available from £1,199pp

More info: call 0843 374 2300 or visit
www.hollandamerica.co.uk 

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Sunday, 19 January 2014

Saga Offer Now Or Then

When it comes to the best deals of the New Year, many companies are featuring short-terms offers, while others are offering tempting bonuses and rates if you book in advance for next year, the Now or Then option, as we like to call it.
 
But Saga Cruises are featuring a bit of both, with two excellent contrasting offers - either book now for winter sun next year or, if you can’t wait, get packing this Easter. Take your pick from:

Easter in the Adriatic
Spend Easter Sunday in Venice to attend mass in the Basilica, stroll around St Mark’s Square or take a gondola along the canals - it's all on offer in La Serenissima. Pageants and concerts take place all through Holy Week, so Saga Sapphire passengers will be able to soak up the atmosphere during this special port of call.
 
The 23-night cruise offers many further highlights, from a chance to unearth Tunisia’s Roman heritage in Carthage; cruising to Hvar on the Dalmatian Coast; and enjoying Sardinia’s white beaches. There is also the additional onboard theme of Food and Wine, with baking demonstrations from Great British Bake-off finalist Brendan Lynch, a bake-off competition plus a wine-tasting session with expert Julie Jackson.

It departs on April 9 and costs from £4,199.

Treasures of the Caribbean
Saga Pearl II offers exciting new ports of call in January 2015, including Montserrat - where passengers can observe the volcanic landscape - and Anguilla, an island that is perfect for snorkeling, plus Hillsborough in Carriaciou for a rum punch on the beach and watersports in the warm, clear sea.
 
Passengers will also get to soak up more of the sun and culture on Barbados and Grenada, with options to swim with stingrays on a diving trip in Antigua or visit St Vincent’s botanical garden, the oldest in the tropical world.­

This grand 35-night voyage costs from £4,799, departing Southampton on January 13, 2015.

The Saga Cruises bonus is that these prices include VIP door-to-door chauffeur service, all meals, all drinks (house-branded spirits), entertainment, 24-hour room service, travel insurance and cancellation cover.

More info: call 0800 056 8986 or visit 
saga.co.uk/cruises.

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Saturday, 18 January 2014

Europa 2 In Focus

Europa 2 was the signature luxury cruise feature in our new-look Jan/Feb issue (see more at www.worldofcruising.co.uk) and the new-in-2013 ship is already being hailed as THE most luxurious vessel on the high seas anywhere.
 
Contributing editor Gary Buchanan highlighted all the many amenities and services aboard as "improving upon perfection," and the German line Hapag-Lloyd Cruises clearly have a unique and impressive product on their hands.
 
Previously, Hapag-Lloyd have marketed primarily to the German-speaking market, with a handful of 'international' voyages aboard their deluxe fleet. But now they are looking to make Europa 2 (including its amazing Cooking School facility - above) a truly international vessel - and they have just announced a range of special offers to prove it.
 
Here is what they are offering: 
 
From Hamburg to Southampton – Taster Cruise
June 23; 2 nights, from £840 per person, cruise only (Guaranteed Veranda/Ocean Suite cat. 0).
 
From Southampton to Barcelona – Business Class flights with British Airways from Barcelona to London Gatwick are included.
June 25,;10 nights, via La Coruna, Lisbon, Cadiz, Malaga and Valencia, from £3,990 per person (Guaranteed Veranda/Ocean Suite cat. 0).
 
From Valletta to Valletta - Business Class return flights with British Airways from/to London Gatwick to/from Malta are included.
August 16; 14 nights, via Sarande (Butrint)/Albania, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Rovinj, Venice, Ravenna, Split, Korcula, Kotor and Otranto, from £5,790 per person (Guaranteed Veranda/Ocean Suite cat. 0).
 
More info: call +49 40 3001-4580 or visit www.hl-cruises.com.
 
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