Star Clippers is offering two opportunities to sail into the Panama Canal

Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers are a favourite with World of Cruising readers and are offering two opportunities to sail into the Panama Canal this year, the centenary of what’s been designated one of the seven wonders of the modern world. Both sailings will be on the four-masted Star Flyer as part of either a 14-day and a nine-day Caribbean cruise, in November.

Star Clippers’ two Panama Canal voyages are as follows:

·         Star Flyer sails from Barbados to Balboa on November 9, calling at the Grenadines, Grenada, Venezuela, Curacao, Bonaire, Aruba, Cartagena and the San Blas archipelago, before entering the Canal as far as San Cristobal; from £2,795 for 14 nights, including full board on the ship and port taxes. Flights extra.

·         Star Flyer then returns to her winter cruising base of Cienfuegos, Cuba, departing Balboa on November 23, sailing into the Panama Canal and then calling at ports in Colombia and the Cayman Islands as well as Casilda in Cuba (for the historic city of Trinidad). From £1,765 for nine nights, including full board on the ship and port taxes. Flights extra.

More Info:   0808 231 4798 or visit www.starclippers.co.uk. 

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Holland America's Korean Visit

We know here at World of Cruising that the Far east is a becoming more and more popular with our readers. So here then is a great tour  from Holland America that calls in at Seoul and the island of Jeju, Korea.

In addition to having its own unique culture, Jeju is full of breathtaking sights and unusual attractions: World Heritage Sites (such as Hallasan Mountain and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak) and sandy beaches alongside turquoise waters. Small mountains called Oreum in the Jeju dialect are found all across the island.

Holland America appeal to cruisers who prefer mid-sized ships, personalized service and five stat dining. Their 31 night Grand Pacifc and Far East Voyage departs Sept 21 and visits Alaska, japan, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Nagasaki and Hong Kong. Prices start from £76269.

More info:   0843 374 2300   www.hollandamerica.com      visitkorea.or.kr

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Noble Caledonia's New Guinea Expedition

Regular readers of World of Cruising will not be surprised to know we are always on the lookout for great adventure cruise ideas.  Hence this latest option from Noble Caledonia really caught our attention, and we think it is highly worthy of highlighting. 

A passage from New Zealand to Papua New Guinea aboard the MS Caledonian Sky on January 7 2015.  21 nights from £7985

Mysterious Papua New Guinea is, in the truest sense, the last untouched frontier on earth. With exotic wildlife, turquoise seas, tropical rainforest, volcanoes and more than 1,000 tribal groups. It has all the ingredients for a truly memorable expedition cruise - its secret forests nurture more than 3,000 kinds of orchids, and the world’s largest butterfly and moth species.

More info: call  020 7752 0000 or visit www.noble-caledonia.co.uk.

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Norwegian's Wine & Dine Gets Even Better.

 Norwegian’s newest ships, Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway have some stunning dining options and we know here at World of Cruising that dining is an important part of a cruise.

From Brazilian Churrascaria to fine French bistro-style dining, to exciting Teppanyaki to authentic Italian, the ships offer a wide variety of international specialty cuisine. Why not tyry Geoffrey Zakarian’s Ocean Blue, the signature dining on-board Norwegian’s latest ships, and other selected a la carte venues.

 Norwegian Getaway’s 7-night Eastern Caribbean from Miami sailings between 19 April and 27 September 2014, and Norwegian Breakaway’s 7-night Bahamas & Florida from New York and Bermuda from New York sailings between 20 April and 28 September 2014 .

To book a cruise call 0845 201 8900 or visit www.ncl.co.uk.

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Carnival Freedom multi-million-dollar makeover

Carnival have told World of Cruising that Carnival Freedom will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar makeover this spring that will add the first-ever Bookville area – part of the recently launched Seuss at Sea program in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises – along with a variety of dining, bar and entertainment innovations that are part of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement initiative.

The majority of these exciting new features will be incorporated during a dry dock that will take place in Freeport, The Bahamas, from 19^th April to 3^rd May,  with Bookville scheduled to be completed by the departure of 24^th May. Carnival Freedom’s schedule from Fort Lauderdale encompasses two new five-day itineraries – one visiting Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman or Cozumel and the other calling at Grand Turk, Nassau and the private Bahamian island of Half Moon Cay.

These new choices complement the ship’s six-day cruises that call at Key West, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel or Ocho Rios; and three different eight-day voyages including four-port eastern and southern Caribbean departures. These unique eight-day cruises visit a variety of exciting destinations including Grand Turk, St. Thomas, Antigua, St. Maarten, Aruba and Curacao.

More info: 0843 374 2272  www.carnival.co.uk

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LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS-NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ANNOUNCE 8+ NEW EXPEDITIONS IN 2015

At World of Cruising we're fond of expedition cruises and Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic has unveiled four remarkable itineraries for 2015 that offer exciting new possibilities.   The voyages have been designed for those seeking active, immersive travel, and on some, to take advantage of the newly christened National Geographic Orion which has been equipped with a full roster of exploration tools including a dive master, scuba gear that can accommodate up to 24 divers at a time, snorkeling gear for all, kayaks, and a state-of the-art ROV (remote operated vehicle reaching depths up to 1,000 feet).   “New” for 2015 also includes four popular itineraries that have been brought back due to popular demand.

All rates quoted below are per person based on double occupancy in a category 1 cabin.

·         Wildlife and Cultures of South Africa, Mozambique and Madagascar

·         Indian Ocean Odyssey: Seychelles, Maldives and Sri Lanka

·         Wild Islands of Sri Lanka, Borneo, and the Andaman Sea

·         Sailing the Greek Isles Aboard the Sea Cloud

·         Voyage to West Africa: The Gold Coast to Morocco

·         Along the Viking Trail: From Iceland to Greenland

·         Exploring Greenland and The Canadian High Arctic 

More info: http://www.expeditions.com

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Oceania Cruises Unveils 2015 Summer Collection

Here at World of Cruising we know you like  to like to look ahead and plan in advance and be sure of a great cruise deal (as many of the best are now reserved for those who book sooner rather than later), Oceania Cruises has just announced its 2015 Summer Collection, featuring voyages to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Canada, Asia and Africa.

The chic, upscale 5-ship fleet will offer a diverse collection of itineraries, with 24 new ports of call on four continents during the 2015 summer season. Among the new ports are Luanda, Paamiut, Trois-Rivières, Archangel, Skiathos, Londonderry, Wismar and Palamós. Also new is a series of Grand Voyages in Europe, ranging in length from 20 to 70 days, and offering multiple opportunities for extended exploration during the summer.
All voyages feature Free Airfare. Additionally, Oceania is offering 50% off deposits on all stateroom categories and free gratuities for guests staying in Veranda Staterooms and above, while all Grand Voyages feature exclusive Prestige Package amenities that may include a 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay; visa package; round-trip transfers; laundry service; unlimited internet and free gratuities in all stateroom and suite categories. Reservations must be booked by June 30.

More info: call 0845 505 1920 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com

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