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Travel Direct Launches composition Rich Innovative and Informational New Europe Cruise Travel Site
Travel Direct Launches substance Rich Innovative and Informational New Europe Cruise Travel Site
Micro-site provides key knowledge on European cruising to help travelers manufacture informed decisions.
( February 4, 2012 ) Travel Directs’ Cruise Direct Online, a web-based travel services provider, recently launched a new micro-site http://www.europecruisesdirect.com/ focused on European cruising, separate from its main agency site, http://www.cruisedirectonline.com/
Easy to launch and navigate, the micro-site provides travelers with dependable data on the many options available when cruising Europe. It contains rich composition that will greatly aid a traveler’s vacation search, including ship photos, deck plans, itinerary details, videos and up-to-date pricing.
“As certified experts on the European cruising market, our Europe Travel Advisors know that the typical cruise client is faced with an incredible amount of choices,” said Marty Trencher, of Cruise Direct Online.
“Our new site distills that key knowledge into easy to read and discover sections that will greatly benefit our clients in finding the ideal European cruise. We’ve presented Europe by sea , in grade new approach”
Featuring itineraries from Crystal, Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean universal, Norwegian Cruise Line, Silversea Cruises , and Viking River Cruises, the micro-site includes many voyages that include added amenities at no additional charge—such as free shore excursions, complimentary meals at specialty restaurants and onboard credits—even cabin upgrades, and on choose cruises free airfare, all of which are exclusive to Europe Cruises Direct.
“Thanks to our extensive partnerships with these cruise lines, we are able to supply added benefits that assemble all of our clients feel like VIPs,” added Trencher.
Visit http://www.europecruisesdirect.com/ to review the complete website.
[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
CRUISE DIRECT ONLINE LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE & INFORMATIVE NEW ALASKA TRAVEL SITE
[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2013
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2013
First-Ever Miami Departures and New European Destinations supply More Options for Disney Cruise Line Guests
In 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will utilize a second homeport in Florida, with Caribbean sailings departing from the Port of Miami for the first day.
With the addition of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy to the fleet of cruise ships, Disney Cruise Line is able to take more families to more destinations around the world. Disney Cruise Line has always catered to the rare vacation needs of families, and next year will be enhancing the cruise options for guests — whether it’s sun and sand in the Caribbean, outdoor adventures in Alaska or experiencing the wonders of Europe.
Highlights of the Disney Cruise Line 2013 schedule (which can be booked beginning Jan. 26, 2012) include…
Mediterranean from Barcelona
Beginning June 1, 2013, the Disney Magic returns to Europe with plenty of new twists to the Mediterranean itineraries, including a four-night option and special 12-night sailings in addition to seven-night itineraries that treat guests to the best of Europe during the three-month season.
The new 12-night sailings visit destinations such as Venice, Italy, and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on one itinerary and Ephesus, Turkey and the Greek Isles including Athens, on another. Each itinerary will offer a sailing departing in June and another departing in July.
All itineraries depart from Barcelona, Spain, as the Disney Magic takes guests on an exciting journey of richly diverse cities, cultures and society. With romantic boulevards, bustling bazaars, iconic locations, mild climates, sun-drenched islands and the brilliant blue Mediterranean Sea, guests will enjoy a world-class family vacation with legendary Disney guest service.
Rates start at $796 per person for four-night cruises, $1,015 per person for seven-night cruises and $2,244 for 12-night cruises departing from Barcelona for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Four-night Mediterranean Getaway
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Departure dates: July 9, Aug. 6
Seven-night Mediterranean Cruise
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy
Departure dates: June 1, 8, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31
12-night Mediterranean with Greece
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Valetta, Malta
Departure dates: June 15, July 13
12-night Mediterranean with Venice
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy; Venice, Italy (overnight); Dubrovnik, Croatia; Valetta, Malta
Departure dates: June 27, July 25
More About 2013 Sailings continues after the 2012 listings below.
2013 Disney Cruise Line News continues….
Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Miami
Disney Cruise Line will sail from Miami for the first duration on Dec. 23, 2012. One six- and one seven-night Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Wonder will set the stage for a schedule of four- and five-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean amoung Jan. 5, 2013, and May 2, 2013. The four- and five-night cruises have a variety of itineraries. Ports of shout may include Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Key West; Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
The itineraries offer families magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard the Disney Wonder and days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, to swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart’s composition in exotic marketplaces.
Rates for four- and five-night cruises departing from Miami start at $440 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Five-night Caribbean
Ports: Miami, Cozumel, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Jan. 5, 19, Feb, 2, 16, March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27
Five-night Caribbean
Ports: Miami, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
Departure dates: Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, March 11, 25, April 8, 22
Four-night Bahamas
Ports: Miami, Key West, Nassau, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2
Western Caribbean from Galveston
The Disney Magic, which will start sailing from Texas in 2012, will continue to sail from the Port of Galveston through May 2013, to the Western Caribbean.
Rates start at $750 per person for six-night cruises and $920 per person for eight-night cruises departing from Galveston for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Six-night Caribbean:
Ports: Galveston, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
Departure dates: Dec. 15 and 29, 2012, Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, March 9, 23, April 6, 20. May 4
Eight-night Caribbean:
Ports: Galveston, Key West, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel
Departure dates: Dec. 21, 2012, Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 1, 15, 29, April 12, 26, May 10
Alaska from Vancouver
Beginning May 27, 2013, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night cruises from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska.
These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line worked closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history.
Rates for seven-night Alaska cruises departing from Vancouver start at $1,015 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Seven-night Alaska:
Ports: Vancouver, Tracy Arm (scenic cruising through fjord), Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
Departure dates: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2
Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral
The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will continue to sail a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Canaveral.
The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Special Eastern Caribbean sailings, January through April 2013, stop at San Juan, Puerto Rico. All Disney Fantasy itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Rates for seven-night Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy start at $1,085 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Rates for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises on the Disney Dream start at $450 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Adventures By Disney
Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney will offer families different land and sea experiences in the Mediterranean. Available on choose departures, guests can maximize the magic with three-night or four-night pre-cruise Adventures by Disney vacation itineraries in Barcelona and Madrid. These immersive add-ons allow families to envelop themselves in the culture of the region with VIP access in the most-sought-after tourist destinations – such as the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona and the El Prado museum in Madrid – as well as hands-on lessons in archeology, flamenco dancing, local cuisine and stained glass crafting. Each Adventures by Disney departure is led by knowledgeable Adventure Guides who handle all the planning logistics so parents can relax and enjoy quality moment with their family.
Families can additionally enhance seven-night and 12-night Mediterranean sailings with Adventures by Disney Onboard Experience packages. all through the voyage, guests will have access to exclusive Adventures by Disney activities and concierge service from committed Adventure Guides. These guides will additionally lead travelers at each port, helping them unlock the wonders of each destination through exclusive excursions and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Specific itinerary and pricing data for the 2013 Adventures by Disney experiences will be available in March 2012.
All Disney Cruise Line pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included. Bookings for the 2013 schedule open Jan. 26, 2012.
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To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit http://www.traveldirectonline.com/, shout their Disney Cruise Line Experts at 800-365-1445 or contact your own travel agent.
[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
Disney Cruise Line Unveils New Itineraries and Ports for 2013
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First-Ever Miami Departures and New European Destinations supply More Options for Disney Cruise Line Guests
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 24, 2012) – In 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded portfolio of European cruises with new destinations such as Venice, Italy, and the Greek Isles. In addition, Disney Cruise Line will utilize a second homeport in Florida, with Caribbean sailings departing from the Port of Miami for the first duration.
With the addition of the Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy to the fleet of cruise ships, Disney Cruise Line is able to take more families to more destinations around the world. Disney Cruise Line has always catered to the rare vacation needs of families, and next year will be enhancing the cruise options for guests — whether it’s sun and sand in the Caribbean, outdoor adventures in Alaska or experiencing the wonders of Europe.
Highlights of the Disney Cruise Line 2013 schedule (which can be booked beginning Jan. 26, 2012) include…
Mediterranean from Barcelona
Beginning June 1, 2013, the Disney Magic returns to Europe with plenty of new twists to the Mediterranean itineraries, including a four-night option and special 12-night sailings in addition to seven-night itineraries that treat guests to the best of Europe during the three-month season.
The new 12-night sailings visit destinations such as Venice, Italy, and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on one itinerary and Ephesus, Turkey and the Greek Isles including Athens, on another. Each itinerary will offer a sailing departing in June and another departing in July.
All itineraries depart from Barcelona, Spain, as the Disney Magic takes guests on an exciting journey of richly diverse cities, cultures and citizens. With romantic boulevards, bustling bazaars, iconic locations, mild climates, sun-drenched islands and the brilliant blue Mediterranean Sea, guests will enjoy a world-class family vacation with legendary Disney guest service.
Rates start at $796 per person for four-night cruises, $1,015 per person for seven-night cruises and $2,244 for 12-night cruises departing from Barcelona for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Four-night Mediterranean Getaway
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Departure dates: July 9, Aug. 6
Seven-night Mediterranean Cruise
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy
Departure dates: June 1, 8, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31
12-night Mediterranean with Greece
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Valetta, Malta
Departure dates: June 15, July 13
12-night Mediterranean with Venice
Ports: Barcelona; Nice (Villefranche), France; Florence (La Spezia), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy; Venice, Italy (overnight); Dubrovnik, Croatia; Valetta, Malta
Departure dates: June 27, July 25
More About 2013 Sailings continues after the 2012 listings below.
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DISNEY CRUISE LINE 2012 DEPARTURE SCHEDULE
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Destination Disney Cruise Ship Itinerary Sails From Returns To Number of Days
Alaska Disney Wonder 7-night Alaska – Itin B Seattle Seattle 7
Alaska Disney Wonder 7[night Alaska - Itin C Vancouver Seattle 7
Alaska Disney Wonder 7[night Alaska - Itin D Seattle Vancouver 7
Bahamas Disney Dream 4-night Bahamas - Itin C Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 4
Bahamas Disney Dream 5-night Bahamas Holiday Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 5
Bahamas Disney Dream 5-night Bahamas New Year's Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 5
Bahamas Disney Dream 5-night Bahamas - Itin D Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 5
Bahamas Disney Dream 5-night Bahamas - Itin E Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 5
Bahamas Disney Dream 3-night Bahamas Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 3
Bahamas Disney Dream 5-night Bahamas - Itin A Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 5
Bahamas Disney Dream 4-night Bahamas - Itin A Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 4
Bahamas Disney Dream 4-night Bahamas - Itin B Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 4
Bahamas Disney Magic 8--night Bahamian New York City New York City 8
Bahamas Disney Magic 5-night Bahamian - Itin A Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 5
Bahamas Disney Magic 4-night Bahamian Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 4
Canada Disney Magic 5-night Canada & New England Coast New York City New York City 5
Canada Disney Magic 5-night Canada & New England Coast New York City New York City 5
Eastern Caribbean Disney Fantasy 7-night Eastern Caribbean - Itin A Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 7
Eastern Caribbean Disney Fantasy 7-night Eastern Caribbean - Itin B Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 7
Eastern Caribbean Disney Magic 7-night Eastern Caribbean Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 7
Hawaii Disney Wonder 15-night Hawaii Los Angeles Los Angeles 15
Hawaii Disney Wonder 14-night Hawaii Los Angeles Los Angeles 14
Mexico Disney Wonder 7-night Mexican Riviera Cruise Los Angeles Los Angeles 7
Nowhere Disney Magic 2-night New York Weekend Getaway New York City New York City 2
U.S. Pacific Coast Disney Wonder 7-night Los Angeles to Vancouver Los Angeles Vancouver 7
U.S. Pacific Coast Disney Wonder 6-night Vancouver to Los Angeles Vancouver Los Angeles 6
U.S. Pacific Coast Disney Wonder 7-night Pacific Coast Los Angeles Los Angeles 7
Western Caribbean Disney Fantasy 7-night Western Caribbean Itin A Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 7
Western Caribbean Disney Fantasy 7-night Western Caribbean - Itin B Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 7
Western Caribbean Disney Magic 6-night Western Caribbean Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 6
Western Caribbean Disney Magic 6-night Western Caribbean Galveston Galveston 6
Western Caribbean Disney Magic 7-night Western Caribbean - Itin A Port Canaveral Port Canaveral 7
Western Caribbean Disney Magic 8-night Western Caribbean Holiday Galveston Galveston 8
Western Caribbean Disney Magic 8-night Western Caribbean Holiday Galveston Galveston 8
Western Caribbean Disney Magic 7-night Western Caribbean - Itin C Galveston Galveston 7
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2013 Disney Cruise Line News continues....
Bahamas and Western Caribbean from Miami
Disney Cruise Line will sail from Miami for the first date on Dec. 23, 2012. One six- and one seven-night Caribbean sailing aboard the Disney Wonder will set the stage for a schedule of four- and five-night cruises from Miami to the Bahamas and Western Caribbean amoung Jan. 5, 2013, and May 2, 2013. The four- and five-night cruises have a variety of itineraries. Ports of signal may include Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman; Key West; Nassau, Bahamas, and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
The itineraries offer families magical days at sea to explore all of the fun aboard the Disney Wonder and days in port to lounge on warm, golden beaches, to swim and snorkel in azure waters or to shop to their heart’s subject matter in exotic marketplaces.
Rates for four- and five-night cruises departing from Miami start at $440 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Five-night Caribbean
Ports: Miami, Cozumel, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Jan. 5, 19, Feb, 2, 16, March 2, 16, 30, April 13, 27
Five-night Caribbean
Ports: Miami, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
Departure dates: Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25, March 11, 25, April 8, 22
Four-night Bahamas
Ports: Miami, Key West, Nassau, Castaway Cay
Departure dates: Jan. 10, 24, Feb. 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18, May 2
Western Caribbean from Galveston
The Disney Magic, which will start sailing from Texas in 2012, will continue to sail from the Port of Galveston through May 2013, to the Western Caribbean.
Rates start at $750 per person for six-night cruises and $920 per person for eight-night cruises departing from Galveston for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Six-night Caribbean:
Ports: Galveston, Grand Cayman, Cozumel
Departure dates: Dec. 15 and 29, 2012, Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, March 9, 23, April 6, 20. May 4
Eight-night Caribbean:
Ports: Galveston, Key West, Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel
Departure dates: Dec. 21, 2012, Jan. 4, 18, Feb. 1, 15, March 1, 15, 29, April 12, 26, May 10
Alaska from Vancouver
Beginning May 27, 2013, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night cruises from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska.
These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line worked closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history.
Rates for seven-night Alaska cruises departing from Vancouver start at $1,015 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Seven-night Alaska:
Ports: Vancouver, Tracy Arm (scenic cruising through fjord), Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan
Departure dates: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2
Caribbean and Bahamas from Port Canaveral
The Disney Fantasy and Disney Dream will continue to sail a variety of Caribbean and Bahamian itineraries departing from Port Canaveral.
The Disney Fantasy will sail out of Port Canaveral on seven-night Caribbean itineraries – alternating eastern (St. Maarten and St. Thomas) and western (Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel). Special Eastern Caribbean sailings, January through April 2013, stop at San Juan, Puerto Rico. All Disney Fantasy itineraries include a stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Rates for seven-night Caribbean cruises on the Disney Fantasy start at $1,085 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
The Disney Dream will sail three-, four- and five-night cruises from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
Rates for three- and four-night Bahamian cruises on the Disney Dream start at $450 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.
Adventures By Disney
Disney Cruise Line and Adventures by Disney will offer families strange land and sea experiences in the Mediterranean. Available on choose departures, guests can maximize the magic with three-night or four-night pre-cruise Adventures by Disney vacation itineraries in Barcelona and Madrid. These immersive add-ons allow families to envelop themselves in the culture of the region with VIP access in the most-sought-after tourist destinations – such as the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona and the El Prado museum in Madrid – as well as hands-on lessons in archeology, flamenco dancing, local cuisine and stained glass crafting. Each Adventures by Disney departure is led by knowledgeable Adventure Guides who handle all the planning logistics so parents can relax and enjoy quality moment with their family.
Families can additionally enhance seven-night and 12-night Mediterranean sailings with Adventures by Disney Onboard Experience packages. all through the voyage, guests will have access to exclusive Adventures by Disney activities and concierge service from committed Adventure Guides. These guides will plus lead travelers at each port, helping them unlock the wonders of each destination through exclusive excursions and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Specific itinerary and pricing knowledge for the 2013 Adventures by Disney experiences will be available in March 2012.
All Disney Cruise Line pricing reflects a category 11C standard inside stateroom, Government Taxes and Fees not included. Bookings for the 2013 schedule open Jan. 26, 2012.
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To learn more about Disney Cruise Line or to book a vacation, guests can visit www.traveldirectonline.com , shout their Disney Cruise Line Experts at 800-365-1445 or contact your own travel agent.
[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
Princess Cruises Sale Offers up to $1400 Savings For 2012 Europe & Alaska Cruises
Princess Cruises Sale Offers up to $1400 Savings For 2012 Europe & Alaska Cruises
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Princess Cruises Sizzlin’ Summer Sale Offers Special Fares on Europe and Alaska Cruises
Passengers Can Save up to $1,400 Per Stateroom on Summer Cruise Destinations
(February 1, 2012) — Cruise Direct Online and Princess Cruises are offering special fares on cruises to Europe and Alaska with a Sizzlin’ Summer Sale beginning today and running through February 28. Passengers who book during the event can save up to $1,400 per couple off Launch Fares.
The sale includes a variety of cruises to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia & Russia and Northern Europe, plus Princess’ acclaimed Alaska itineraries. plus included are the cruise line’s Europe and Alaska cruisetours, with savings on these land and sea cruise vacations that travel to the heart of the Alaska wilderness to see the majesty of Denali or that take in some of Europe’s most spectacular inland destinations, including Classic Italy, Ancient Petra or the Swiss Alps.
- 12-day Mediterranean/Greek Isles cruises from $1,690
- 11-day Scandinavia and Russia cruises from $1,740
- 7-day Northern Europe cruises from $999
- 7-day Alaska Voyage of the Glaciers from $799
- 10-day Denali Explorer cruisetours from $1,273
All cruise prices are per person. The Sizzlin’ Summer Sale runs through February 28, 2012, and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. Additional sale data and pricing is available at the Sizzlin’ Summer Sale page. Additional data about Princess Cruises is available through that professional travel agent: Cruise Direct Online, by calling 800.365.1445, or by visiting the company’s exclusive “Spotlight on Princess Cruises” website at http://www.cruisesandcruisetours.com/
[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
Alaska Shore Excursions Planning Guide
Alaska Cruise Tips
Alaska Shore Excursions Planning Guide
Thinking about an Alaskan Cruise or Cruise tour?
Check out the Things To Do and See when you cruise Alaska
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We all know that you visit Alaska to take in the breathtaking scenery, and for the whales, sea otters, and seals in the sea and the bears, deer and moose on the shore. Alaska is a huge place, and much of it can only be seen from the water. Say Alaska and a variety of images and impressions come to mind: towering mountains, watchable wildlife, icy blue glaciers, endless wilderness, vibrant Native culture, leaping salmon, hardy outdoors; America’s last frontier. Often, visiting Alaska has as much to do with what folks may feel as with what they will see. There is a mystique that surrounds Alaska. To some it represents a dream, a trip of a life instance, a life altering event, a chance to reach out and touch something inside themselves that is wild and beautiful like they imagine Alaska to be. Alaska…where whales, sea lions, otters, eagles, bears and an incredible diversity of wildlife can appear nearly from out of the blue. It’s just one of the thrilling aspects of our Alaska – the opportunity to observe an endless variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. .jpg)
EVERYTHING’S BIGGER IN ALASKA, INCLUDING THE ADVENTURE. In the Land of the Midnight Sun, why not use every additional minute of daylight to get more than just a suntan. From the blue ice of a massive glacial field to the stunning grandeur of the scenery and wildlife, everything in Alaska is huge. Including the adventures. Therefore, an Alaskan cruise or cruisetour is the best way to see the bays, glaciers, and wildlife. However, considering of its size, you will miss a lot whether you only visit the popular ports-of-call, such as Skagway, Juneau or Ketchikan. Do more. Take in the cultural, historical and adventure experiences that can only be had inland in Alaska. Many cruise passengers go beyond just a 7 day cruise and explore before or after their cruise, the inland parts of the state by railroad , or motorcoach. You’ve traveled far from home, so you don’t want to miss seeing Denali National Park and the breathtaking views of Mt. McKinley! Princess, Holland America, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have a huge selection of land and sea combination programs, known as cruisetours. Many of the tours feature private glass domed railroad cars that travel through the wilderness amoung Anchorage and Fairbanks. The rail tour within Anchorage and Fairbanks includes a stopover at Telkeetna and Denali National Park. These pre-and post-cruise options. additionally features visits to Kenai, Cooper River, Canadian Rockies, even Prudhoe Bay. Princess Cruises have their own wilderness lodges at or near the most popular National Parks in the interior of Alaska. There are exciting, adventurous things to do in Alaska. The cruise lines shout them Shore Excursions or whether your on a cruise tour: Land Excursions. You can reach hidden lakes and the back country via helicopter or by drift plane! whether you are a fishing aficionado or want to fish a pristine lake high in the mountains, a small drift plane will land right in the middle of the lake and you can fish to your heart’s substance. Or you can fish for King Salmon with a private guide. Perhaps in Juneau visit the Mendenhall glacier, and go Whale Watching, in just a few hours. Other shore excursion options include ziplining, dog sledding, sea kayaking, mountain biking, even, whether your up to it: heli-hiking. Take a helicopter to a mountain top and the pilot drops you off. thereupon go hike down the mountain, and be picked up later. The views are spectacular and the experience fun. Most cruisers sail the Inside Passage calling on 3 or 4 ports-of-call during their 7 day cruise. You’ll find the Eagle Rehabilitation Center in Sitka a town who’s heritage is Russian and you can take a tour and learn about their culture and history. Stop at Skagway, you’ll want take the White Pass & Yukon Route narrow gauge railway. that railroad, in operation since the 1898 pursues the path of the Yukon gold rush. Near the White Pass Summit on the Yukon Highway is the beautiful Yukon Suspension Bridge by the Tutshi River. Visit Juneau , See the Mendenhall Glacier and the Mount Roberts Aerial Tramway, which lifts you 1800 feet above the city. Ketchikan’s waterfront, is a great place to visit the shops and restaurants along Creek Street. If you add up all the things to see and do when you cruise Alaska, the number exceeds by 350 options! Cruise lines offer shore excursions, as it is an urgent profit center for them. However, booking a shore excursion from the cruise line can get expensive. One way to save a few dollars is to check out Shore Tour Deals. You can search and compare, find and book top Shore Excursions where ever you cruise worldwide. Browse By Port, Cruise Ship, Departure term and Duration. Read shore excursion reviews by consumers and professional travel writers. Even, speak to a Trip Advisor who specializes in Shore Excursions Whether you enjoy history, nature, adventure or simply sightseeing, here you can learn more about the 300+ ports cruise lines visits each year, as well as key points of interest, favorite activities and the full range of independent shore excursions offered by 4 shore excursion experts to help you explore. Compare prices side-by-side and choose the shore excursion that’s right for you and your family. Rates can be as much as 35 percent less than those charged by the cruise line. It pays to check them out. While other web sites sell cruises and other forms of travel, Shore Tour Deals utilizes that expertise and offers multiple choices, so you can choose the highest quality shore excursions delivered by local experts at a price to fit just about any budget. Since these companies are not like a cruise line, focused on a revenue producing and profit maker, as shore excursions, independent sightseeing and shore excursion firms allow you to travel in much smaller groups offering a more personalized experience. Compare Shore Excursions Using Shore Tour Deals
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[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
Shore Excursions – How to avoid being overcharged for shore excursions and still have a quality experience on your cruise
Raye & Marty Trencher’s Cruise Tips
Shore Excursions ( land based sightseeing and adventure tours ) are part of the experience of cruising. They are additionally a profit center and big part of the cruise line’s income. Once you’ve book your cruise, you will be inundated with emails and promotions from the cruise line touting the shore tour experience at each port of shout your cruise ship visits.
You’ll be told to book your shore excursion(s) early, as space sells out quickly for the most popular tours. However, before you book those tours through the cruise line, consider how much they cost. Many are overpriced and by crowded. Say, your one of those large mega cruise ships. You know the one’s with 5000 or more passengers. Imagine, whether you will the crowded busses, citizens packed shoulder to shoulder, and attractions and adventure activities teaming with thousands of public. Take for an example a gondola ride in Venice. On any given day, hundred’s of gondola’s meander down the canals. Looks like rush hour in New York of Los Angeles. Bumper to bumper gondolas! Nothing like what you saw in the movies or commercial. Not precisely an intimate experience, let alone you paid too much for the privilege. ( €80 [$104] for 40 minutes )
Finally, whether you are looking for independent shore excursions as an alternative to the cruise line high prices and crowded tours, and want to compare prices and features side-by-side, you’ll want to visit http://www.shoretourdeals.com/ The site touts itself as Your Ultimate Guide to Discounted Shore Excursions for hundred’s of Ports-Of-Call. Some of the most popular shore excursions include those in the Caribbean, Alaska, Canada and New England, Europe, Mediterranean, Hawaii, Mexico and Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal and Bermuda.
They have a Cruise Shore Excursion Comparison Shopping Tool where you can find and book top Shore Excursions where ever you cruise worldwide. Browse By Port, Cruise Ship, Departure term and Duration.
When it comes to shore excursions, Each port-of-call features tours that appeal to diverse interests. Whether you enjoy history, nature, adventure or simply sightseeing, it’s likely there is a shore excursion for it.
Do your research and can learn more about the 300+ ports cruise lines visits each year, as well as key points of interest, favorite activities and the full range of independent shore excursions offered by 4 shore excursion experts to help you explore. Compare prices side-by-side and choose the shore excursion that’s right for you and your family.
Do it yourself, save money and have a great day.
[Source] Cruise Traveler Magazine
