Nile Cruises with Bales Worldwide

Here's the second of our luxury Nile cruising under sail blogs today from us here at World of Cruising.

If you prefer something a bit more sedate and up market than the modern day Nile cruise then Bales Worldwide have four Dahabiyyas - the Amber, Musk, Nesma and Zahra - beautifully crafted 19th century style river sailboats that revive the elegant days when aristocrats and sophisticated travellers cruised the Nile. The vessels are fitted out in colonial style with oriental and Egyptian touches and comprise six individually designed cabins, an elegantly furnished lounge and two sun decks to admire the fascinating scenery while relaxing to the sound of the soft billowing sails and the ice chinking in the glass.

8 days  departing November 8   £2095

More Info:  0844 488 1158   www.balesworldwide.com

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Nile cruising under sail with Movenpick

Here at World of Cruising we've got two great Nile river cruises for you today.

Offering modern suites with a unique luxury design, Movenpick SB Feddya features a dedicated private butler for each suite 24 hours a day, a free hot tub and a sundeck. With only 4 suites on-board, this boutique sailboat is the closest experience to having your own private yacht.

All suites are uniquely decorated with modern furnishings and different color schemes. Each suite contains a private balcony overlooking the Nile and a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV. The bathroom is fitted with a shower and a bath.

Guests can enjoy dining at the main restaurant where exclusive personalized service is highlighted by chefs who will create any dish guests desire. The sun deck offers a variety of refreshments and snacks while enjoying the stunning views of the Nile.

Departing on Mondays for 7 nights throughout the season this cruise is well worth a look at!

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Quark New Arctic Season Offers 14 Arctic Circle Voyages

The new edition of World of Cruising has a feature on Arctic adventure cruising. Incredible wildlife, legendary routes, ice-filled fjords, culture and history all feature prominently in Quark Expeditions Arctic 2015 expedition line-up. The company begins its Arctic season May 28, 2015, at the onset of the Arctic summer, on three ice-strengthened small expedition ships.

New destinations include:   

Northwest Passage: Franklin’s Legend – Aboard the nimble small ship the Sea Adventurer, Quark returns to the fabled Northwest Passage in August. This 18-day voyage visits Thule and Inuit communities of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. 

Iceland Circumnavigation: Ultimate Fire and Ice – This 11-day voyage features all the highlights of the island of fire and ice. Departing from the capital city of Reykjavik.  Iceland’s people, their unique cultural heritage and the island’s birdlife also feature largely on this itinerary. Prices start from £4,245 departing 18^th August  2015. 

Greenland’s Far North: Ultimate Thule–A 14-day voyage that explores the Thule region, synonymous with ‘the true Greenland’ for its untouched icescapes and sparsely populated Inuit communities. Prices start from £5,455 departing on 4^th August^, 2015.


Book by  May 30, and receive up to 25% saving as an early booking incentive.  

More info: 0808 120 2333  www.quarkexpeditions.com  

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Uniworld River Cruise Collection - New Boat

                                                                                                            

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has always been a favourite of ours here at World Of Cruising. Sold exclusively in the UK through Titan Travel the company will inaugurate the newest addition to their award-winning fleet, the S.S. Catherine, in Lyon on March 27, 2014.

Inspired by French elegance to reflect her home along the Rhône and Saône rivers, Super Ship, S.S. Catherine will be christened by her Godmother and namesake, legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve.

The S.S. Catherine will sail the regions of southern France on one of Titan’s most popular river cruises the 8-day Burgundy and Provence itinerary. It costs from £2,149pp including flights, full board accommodation,  transfers, unlimited beverages on board, all gratuities on board and ashore, excursions, English-speaking local guides, complimentary Internet access & Wi-Fi on board and Titan’s VIP Home Departure Service*.

The S.S Catherine will have a 159 passenger capacity with 79 staterooms, five luxurious suites, and one Royal Suite. All suites and staterooms on the top deck offer full open-air private balconies, which convert to enclosed conservatories with the touch of a button. Staterooms on the middle deck feature French balconies, and all suites and staterooms enjoy Uniworld’s one-of-a-kind touches such as handcrafted Savoir® of England beds and beautiful marble bathrooms.  Public areas include the Van Gough Lounge, full-service Bar du Leopard, Cézanne Restaurant, an al fresco terrace, a mosaic-tiled resistance pool, and the Serenity River Spa.

More info: 0800 988 5867 or www.titantravel.co.uk/uniworld

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Take an ‘Arctic Adventure & Exploration’ on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

 

The Arctic is one of the most magnificent and hard-to-reach regions in the world. In fact the latest edition of World of Cruising has a feature on it.  In 2015, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering guests the chance to experience this unspoiled destination on a 27-night ‘Arctic Adventure & Exploration’ voyage. Departing from Newcastle on 2^nd August 2015, this cruise, on smaller, more intimate Boudicca, will allow guests to cross the Arctic Circle, witness the majestic fjords of Norway, take in the peaks and pinnacles of Iceland and Greenland, and maybe spot some of the world’s most elusive wildlife – Whales, Dolphins, Sea Eagles, Huskies and possibly even a  Polar Bear.

This intrepid ‘Arctic Adventure & Exploration’ cruise will call first at the bustling city of Ålesund, which is shaped like a fish hook and home to the largest and most beautiful cod fishing fleet in Norway.

Boudicca will then glide onwards to Trondheim, a unique city in Norway, offering modern amenities, with the cosy appeal of small-town friendliness.

Next, guests will need to find themselves a great position out on deck ready for some fantastic scenic cruising. Passing Rørvik, Torghatten, Seven Sisters Mountain Range – where Boudicca will ‘Cross the Arctic Circle’ – The Black Glacier and Lødingen, there will be ample opportunity to take some stunning photographs.  

Prices for this amazing ‘Arctic Adventure & Exploration’ cruise start from just £2,699 per person, based on two adults sharing a twin, ‘Inside’ cabin, and include accommodation, all meals and entertainment on board, and port dues.  

More info:  0800 0355 242   www.fredolsencruises.com 

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Norwegian Plan A Miami Escape

Here at World of Cruising we've heard that  Norwegian Cruise Line's brand new ship for 2015, Norwegian Escape, will make its home in Miami, sailing year-round to the eastern Caribbean.

As well as revealing the ship's new hull artwork (above), NCL declated that, like this year's newcomer Norwegian Getaway, the Escape will homeport in the South Florida port and take on the Getaway's Caribbean itinerary, calling at St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and Nassau in the Bahamas, as well as offering three days at sea.

The Getaway will herself move to a new 7-day Caribbean itinerary - Norwegian's private island of Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas; Ocho Rios in Jamaica; George Town in Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.

With these two ships sailing year-round from Miami, this will allow their previous flagship, Norwegian Epic, to be part of a 2015/16 deployment (as already announced) sailing from Barcelona year-round.

The line’s full deployment for winter next year also includes its return to South America cruises, a larger Jewel-class ship sailing to the Mexican Riviera, as well as the addition of Port Canaveral, Florida as a seasonal home-port.

The 20156/16 opens for booking on March 26.

More Info: call 0785 201 8900 or visit www.ncl.co.uk.

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Cruise Nation Features Alaska Wilderness

We are huge fans of Alaska cruises here at World of Cruising, and here is something a bit different that promises to provide even more of that Big Country experience - award-winning tour operator Cruise Nation has launched new Alaskan cruise packages for this year with adventurous travellers firmly in mind.

In particular, intrepid cruisers can expect to sail through the wondrous ice landscape of the Tracy Arm Fjord, enjoy stop-offs at Alaska’s capital city, Juneau, and the fascinating gold rush town of Skagway, as well as stays in Seattle and Vancouver on an Alaskan cruise break with a difference.

The Alaskan cruises are part of Cruise Nation’s increasingly popular Smart Package options, which provide first-time cruisers and established cruise passengers with exclusive deals at unbeatable prices. Time-consuming DIY holidays are also given a run for their money as the packages come with free added extras, including free hotel stays and room upgrades.

Cruise Nation managing director Phil Evans explained: “Our new packages take full advantage of the awe-inspiring Alaskan wilderness and are going some way to shift the perception that cruise holidays only take in the fail-safe itineraries of the Mediterranean and Caribbean. We’re really excited to launch our new range, as they were created with the adventurous cruise traveller in mind, who wants to explore more of the world, whilst enjoying all the comforts and camaraderie of a cruise."

Get onboard an Alaska Glacier Bay Cruise and enjoy mini breaks in Vancouver and Seattle  from £1,299pp (a saving of £500pp), plus two free night stays in Vancouver and Seattle and a balcony room, if booked by March 31.

Return flights from London Heathrow are included in the price, departing on April 26 on the Carnival Miracle. This cruise holiday with a difference will begin with a 2-night stay in Vancouver, where visitors can wander around its top museum and gallery attractions all to the backdrop of its majestic snow-capped mountains. 

The Alaskan cruise will then take in the sights of Juneau, as well as fascinating Skagway, before sailing past the impressive ice landscapes of Glacier Bay (pictured). The Alaskan voyage will then end in Seattle, where there will be one night to explore the city’s bohemian Pike Place Market and travel to the top of the iconic Space Needle for incredible views of the city.

More info: call 0800 408 0758 or visit www.cruisenation.com. 

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