Underscoring its leadership position in the Asia market, Princess Cruises offers its largest deployment there ever with two ships and a vast array of unique itineraries. The line will increase its Asia capacity by more than 25 percent for the 2006-2007 season.
Whether exploring the secrets of Angkor Wat in new port-of-call Cambodia, or soaking up the lively traditions of Beijing, Princess passengers have more options than ever before to delve into the fascinating cultures of exotic Asia.
Crystal Cruises implemented a $4 per-person, per-day fuel surcharge on cruises departing after July 15 that are not paid in full by that date.
In a brief statement Crystal said it had resisted the implementation of a fuel surcharge for many months. "However, we find that we cannot ignore the continued rising price of oil and its negative impact on our operating costs," the statement indicates.
Those with a yen for open water cruising and chocoholics alike will find their tastes satisfied aboard their choice of luxury cruises on the 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager this November and December.
From the Caribbean´s palm-fringed shores to Europe´s "Island of Eternal Spring," Radisson Seven Seas Cruises offers five itineraries featuring two-for-one savings, from a five-night cruise in the tropics to an eight-night transatlantic crossing.
As soon as this year´s winter winds begin to blow, a new luxury yacht will be available for charter bookings in the Caribbean. The Capercaillie is penciled in to provide the ultimate setting for a relaxing yet active holiday. The product hopes to break all markets being accessible for families, ideal for romantic breaks or also good for time away with friends. The British vessel will be on offer from November to May.
The accommodation comprises three teak-paneled double cabins each one equipped with suite bathrooms, TV and DVD.
Carnival Cruise Lines and the new Presidential Wine Club –the cruise industry´s first-ever affinity group for wine enthusiasts- will host a "Carnival Wine Cruise" aboard the Carnival Liberty in December 2005.
The six-day cruise will operate roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from December 4 to 10, 2005, calling at Freeport, Grand Cayman and Mexico´s Cozumel.
Princess Cruises will send two ships –the Golden Princess and the Pacific Princess- to South America late next year for the 2006-2007 winter season. The line said the 2006-2007 season will be its first two-ship South America season.
The 2,600-passenger Golden Princess will sail around Cape Horn and will offer cruises on both sides of the continent, including a 16-day Santiago, Chile, to Acapulco, Mexico, voyage that includes a visit to Machu Picchu, Peru; and a 16-day cruise from New Orleans to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.