Cunard Line is pleased to confirm that Her Majesty The Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name, at a ceremony to take place in Southampton on Monday 11 October 2010.

The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and will be a major event of worldwide interest.

Peter Shanks, Cunard President and Managing Director, comments:

“The naming of a Cunard Queen is a very special occasion and this will be an historic event in the true sense of the word. The Queen launched Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1967 and named our current flagship, Queen Mary 2, in 2004. We are both honoured and proud that Her Majesty will name our new liner Queen Elizabeth.”

Her Majesty was also present at the age of 12 at the launch of the first Queen Elizabeth on 27 September 1938 when she accompanied her mother, Queen Elizabeth, to Clydebank for the launch.

The Naming Ceremony will take place in Southampton on Monday 11 October and the ship will set sail on her maiden voyage the following day.

Elaborate New Décor Creates Festive Celebrations for Christmas & New Year at Sea

In its traditional six-star style, Crystal Cruises is introducing extravagantly redesigned décor aboard its two award-winning ships this holiday season.  With each ship boasting distinctly different themes, thousands of glittering lights, ribbon-wrapped wreaths, reindeer in faux mink swags, candy canes, crystal ornaments – even feathers – will adorn Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity for the 2010 Christmas/New Year cruises.  Respectively, the vessels sail round-trip from Los Angeles on a December 22 voyage to the Hawaiian Islands and round-trip from Miami on a December 21 Caribbean itinerary.

“Holidays aboard Crystal ships are always lavish affairs, with unforgettable banquets and parties and decorations planned for families and friends travelling and celebrating together,” says Bret Bullock, vice president, entertainment. 

Crystal Symphony will sport a sophisticated palette, beginning with three heralding angels, complete with lushly feathered wings and golden trumpets, overlooking the Crystal Plaza.  In the Bistro, an Eiffel Tower Christmas tree with apropos coffee-themed ornaments will be lit from within, while golden- and white-feathered trees are set throughout the Avenue of the Stars and Crystal Cove.

Suiting Crystal Serenity’s Caribbean destinations, tropically dressed penguins and polar bears will serve as Santa’s helpers in the Palm Court lobby, with snowflakes and lighted icicles at virtually every turn.  The Stardust lounge will become Santa’s workshop, and a chic, cocktail-themed tree will hang upside-down in Pulse nightclub, while Silk Road and The Sushi Bar display chopstick-laden trees.

Christmas brings traditional feasts, eggnog and holiday shows, while a black-tie New Year’s Eve party rings in the New Year.  Clergy will be on board for religious services.

Both 14-day sailings include $500 per person ‘All Inclusive – As You Wish’ shipboard credits. 

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (www.cruiseandmaritime.com 0845 833 9798) is offering savings of £400pp on a choice of 14 night Autumn Mediterranean cruises. Departing from London Tilbury on September 20, Marco Polo sails to coastal resorts of Spain and Portugal, the Balearics plus Gibraltar and Tangier. Then, on October 16, the ship heads to Spain, Portugal, Madeira, the Canaries and Agadir. Book a superior ocean view cabin for £1199pp (saving £400pp, 25%) or a premium ocean view cabin for £1,399pp (saving £400pp, 22%).

Marco Polo’s ‘Mediterranean Odyssey’ Cruise on September 20 heads to Gijón on Spain’s north coast, Portimão on Portugal’s Algarve, Gibraltar, the exotic city of Tangier, and the islands of Menorca, Majorca and Ibiza. The ship calls at Lisbon before returning.

Marco Polo’s October 16 departure calls at Spain’s northern port of Vigo then Morocco’s thriving port of Agadir. The ship calls at the Canary islands of Lanzarote, Tenerife and La Gomera, Madeira’s capital of Funchal and heads home via Leixoes for the Portuguese city of Oporto.

Marco Polo offers adult-only, traditional British style cruising and a highly rated entertainments programme.

The prices of £1199 a superior ocean view cabin and £1,399 for a premium ocean view cabin are per person based on two sharing and include full board and daytime and evening entertainment.

Reservations Cruise & Maritime Voyages www.cruiseandmaritime.com 0845 833 9798 or contact your local ACE agent
 

Cunard Line’s tradition of providing luxury experiences at sea continues with Queen Elizabeth’s Royal Spa. The 13,000 square-foot spa space features stunning art deco style decor with two levels for treatment rooms, fitness and pool facilities. Like her sisters, Queen Elizabeth’s spa offers a comprehensive health and wellness programme with a spectacular Hydrotherapy Pool and Thermal Suite. Newly created is the Royal Bath House, the centrepiece for the ultimate spa experience. Inspired by relaxing treatments drawn from disciplines around the world, the Royal Spa will offer the most luxurious and exotic treatments available in any spa resort, including being the first spa at sea to provide Remède products and treatments.

The new Royal Bath House is a relaxing, covered space, a social relaxation area that includes both the Thermal Suite and Hydrotherapy pool, all adjacent to the main outdoor pool on Deck 9. Luxurious robes, slippers and other amenities will be provided. Day passes are available for those guests not booking a treatment.

Beyond the aquatics area of the spa, guests can enjoy treatments provided by one of Cunard’s many high-end partners. Queen Elizabeth will be the first spa at sea to offer Remède service, including Customized Facials and Massages, as well as Remède and Elemis spa products. Additionally, other new treatments and partners include:

Royal Spa Self-Scrub: Guests work with the spa’s mixologist to create a customised special blend of exfoliants that buff away dead skin and impurities. 

Cellulite Reduction and Revitalizing Leg Therapy by Ionithermie: This detoxifying, firming and toning treatment helps to eliminate toxins. Alleviates water retention and also guarantees inches will be lost after just one treatment.

Peter Shanks, Cunard’s Managing Director and President, says:

"As the world awaits Queen Elizabeth, our guests are eager to experience all the lavish amenities featured on board, including the rituals of luxury found in the Royal Spa. From couples’ treatment suites and new treatments to adventurous fitness classes and premium spa product partners, Cunard continues to offer the ultimate in rejuvenation at sea.”

The centre also includes a full-service hair and nail salon using award-winning products and providing the latest services, such as

Phyto Hair Cocktails: Phyto is a blend of plants and herbs that helps repair the structure of the hair and nourish the scalp.
Award-winning St. Tropez Sunless Tanning for the face and body.
Brazilian Blowout: The Brazilian Blowout leaves hair smooth, healthy and frizz-free for up to 12 weeks without the use of damaging chemicals.

For health-focused guests, Queen Elizabeth’s fitness centre includes a fully appointed work-out facility and aerobics studio featuring signature fitness classes including:

Walkvest®: which helps use extra calories while wearing a weighted vest (two – 16 lbs.) while walking
Walking Poles: which turn walking into a total body workout, engaging every muscle with each stride. Classes show how the use of the poles can enhance ‘walking’ experiences to help improve stamina, posture and balance
Aqua Tone: This special class incorporates movements with various types of water equipment, such as dumbbells, floats, aqua gloves and fins. The water resistance helps build muscles without overexertion.

To promote overall wellbeing, the spa also offers services using the ancient traditions of Chinese medicines and Ayurvedic techniques. A professionally trained acupuncturist, registered by the British Acupuncture Council, offers six different treatments to assist in alleviating stress, pain, or helping with weight loss.

Ayurveda (Sanskrit for the Science of Life) is an ancient Indian health care system and offers a wellness plan that includes the guests’ preferred type of exercise and dietary choices. A key part of health and wellness is education, and so seminars ranging from managing arthritis to metabolism enhancement will be offered throughout the voyage. 

Oceania Cruises are delighted to advise that it is moving to local currency pricing in UK & Europe on 1st September for cruises travelling on or after 01 January 2011, representing a major commitment to developing the brand across the region. Brochures featuring Sterling rates will arrive by the end of September.  Should you not receive your supply please contact Kate Gibbs in Sales Support.

New Bookings

• In the UK, Sterling rates will appear in Amadeus Cruise and the Online Booking Engine at 09.00 CET on 1st September.
• Deposit payments will be set at £500 per personStandard terms and conditions will remain unchangedDetails of the Sterling trust account can be found in the attached updated Operational Procedures document.

NB: As recently mentioned, some 2011 cruises will increase in price on 1st September as we move in line with our US pricing model

Existing Bookings

Existing bookings will remain in US Dollars as originally booked with onward payments to be made into the existing US Dollar trust account based in the UK.

Groups

Agents wishing to promote existing groups will need to re-contract in Pounds Sterling.

Agents should contact International Reservations with the details of the group contract that they wish to re-issue.  We will then issue a new sterling contract at the original price level agreed, in line with our policy that group contract pricing is locked in for the lifetime of the group.

For further information please contact either Kate Gibbs in sales support or the International Reservations team in Miami.

Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises announces two brand new seven-day getaways exploring the Pacific Coast for April 2011.  Sailing between Los Angeles and Vancouver aboard the award-winning Crystal Symphony, the northbound and southbound “Pacific Escape” and “Coastal Exploration” itineraries visit Santa Barbara and San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington; Astoria, Oregon; and Victoria, British Columbia.

Crystal’s Pacific Coast cruises showcase a stunning and remarkably diverse blend of iconic West Coast highlights, from the California beaches and the Golden Gate Bridge to the plush forests of Oregon and British Columbia.  The itineraries offer guests new destinations, the opportunity to sail with the World’s Best at an incredible value and great convenience.  It is a great sampler of some of the most beautiful places in the western U.S. and Canada.

Departing on April 10 and 17 2011, and include FREE FLIGHTS from the UK, to book please contact your local ACE agent.

 As The Yachts of Seabourn expands its fleet of intimate, all-suite vessels, the company adds to its roster of on board senior officers. The ultra-luxury line continues to attract the cruise industry’s most respected and popular captains and with its new recruits has built a seafaring ‘dream team’ to oversee its award-winning fleet.

The latest staff to join Seabourn is Captain Dag Dvergastein, a well-known Norwegian seaman, most recently with Regent Seven Seas Cruises. His appointment follows that of Englishman and Captain Ian McNaught, a longtime favourite of guests aboard the Cunard liners. 

Also joining the roster in 2010 is Scotsman Captain David Bathgate and Captain Sean Whalley an Englishman whose 25-year career includes commands in the Falkland Islands Fisheries Patrol.

 

“With the addition of Seabourn Odyssey, Sojourn and Quest, we have created new opportunities for the right sort of senior officers,” notes Pamela Conover, Seabourn’s president and CEO. “With a complement of just 200 to 450 guests, our six intimate yachts offer an unusual degree of accessibility that really appeals to captains who like to socialise with guests and share their adventures, “she adds.

Captain Mark Dexter, an Englishman who now lives in New Zealand, joined in 2007 and sailed Seabourn Odyssey into his hometown of Christchurch during the yacht’s maiden World Cruise in 2009. Captain Hamish Elliott, who also joined in 2007, lives in County Durham and has worked on an array of passenger vessels from the smallest (Sea Goddess), to what was at the time the world’s largest (Queen Mary 2), before taking command of Seabourn Pride.

The Yachts of Seabourn’s fleet consists of Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend, each offering 104 ocean-view suites and Seabourn Odyssey and Seabourn Sojourn, with 225 ocean-view suites. A third 225-suite vessel, Seabourn Quest, will debut in June 2011. Seabourn’s captains command award-winning crews, passionate for delivering outstanding service.

 For bookings please call Seabourn on 0845 070 0500 or visit www.seabourn.com.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (www.cruiseandmaritime.com 0845 833 9798) can help you delay the onset of autumn with this ex-UK cruise down to the Western Mediterranean which include coastal resorts of Spain and Portugal, island resorts of the Balearics plus Gibraltar and Tangier. Departing from London Tilbury on September 20 for 14 nights on board Marco Polo, prices start at £849pp (saving £50 – 6%) for a standard twin inner cabin or £999 (saving £200 - 17%) for a standard ocean view cabin.

As the last one flies the coop, Costa Cruises urges parents to take a well earned break on a long haul cruise.

It’s that time of year when a raft of new students leave home for university, leaving their parents with empty houses, full fridges and a taste of freedom – use it wisely with one of these indulgent Costa Cruises:

Treasures of the Far East
14 nights from only £1209
Costa Cruises take you on the ultimate trip to the Oriental Far East on a 14-night cruise of the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam and China. Enjoy leisurely days at sea onboard the elegant Costa Classica, free of the “are we nearly there yet?” whines and potter to your heart’s content through the streets of Hong Kong, Manila, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City. Other highlights include the tropical island retreat of Hainan – known as China’s Hawaii – and the untamed jungles of Kota Kinabalu and Borneo.
Departs Hong Kong on November 20 2010
The price is based on a cruise-only basis, including all meals, entertainment and activities. Flights and transfers can be added for an additional charge.
For more information or to book, go to www.costacruises.co.uk or call 0845 351 0552.

Alluring East
22 nights from only £1279
Being foot-loose and teenager-free gives you more time to yourselves, so why not take a 22-day cruise of the Far East, taking in Malaysia, Thailand, India and the Maldives? Sailing onboard the aptly-named Costa Romantica, there’s plenty of chances to relax and enjoy some couple-time in between trips to some of the world’s most exotic and exciting places. Explore the cities of Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Cochin in India as well as the beaches of Langkawi, Phuket, Male, Mahe, St Denis and Port Louis.
Departs Singapore on November 20 2010
The price is based on a cruise-only basis, including all meals, entertainment and activities. Flights and transfers can be added for an additional charge.
For more information or to book, go to www.costacruises.co.uk or call 0845 351 0552.

Middle Eastern Odyssey
18 nights from only £1089 – save £520
Whilst your offspring are off exploring new places and enjoying new experiences, why not push yourself to do the same? Costa Cruises’ 18-night cruise of the Middle East visits Egypt, Yemen, Oman and the United Arab Emirates and offers a fascinating mix of sun, sea and culture. With trips to the pyramids and the Red Sea and tours of castles, souks and desert safaris, you’ll have plenty of stories to rival those of your kids when you’re all back home.
Departs Savona on November 11 2010
The price is based on a cruise-only basis, including all meals, entertainment and activities. Flights and transfers can be added for an additional charge.

For more information or to book, go to www.costacruises.co.uk or call 0845 351 0552. 

Book a six-night Northern Lights voyage with Hurtigruten and get FIVE nights for FREE! Hurtigruten is offering the chance to enjoy a Northern Lights voyage for less between October and December this year. For many, going in search of the illusive Aurora Borealis is a lifetime dream and now it is possible to book an 11-night trip and pay for just six.

Sailing from the UNESCO-listed harbour of Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north, the ships sail night and day, calling at a total of 34 ports. But why stop at Kirkenes – now when booking a six night Voyage North it is possible to turn around with the ship and enjoy the southbound voyage too, for free. In addition, no single supplements apply! 

Hurtigruten reports that sales of its 2010/11 Northern Lights programme are up 30% since it launched in May 2009, compared to last year and attributes most of this growth to the travel trade. One agent’s sales of the programme are up 700%. In addition, the operator’s charter programme which went on sale two months ago is now a third full.

Iconic Partnerships also include Chopard, Hackett and Harris Tweed

Ever since Queen Mary entered service in 1936 Cunard’s Queens have been famous for offering the best on-board shopping featuring some of the finest luxury brands and gifts from around the world. The new Queen Elizabeth, which enters service in October 2010, will be no exception.

Queen Elizabeth’s ‘Royal Arcade’ will feature iconic products from Fortnum & Mason. Since 1707 Fortnum & Mason has been the quintessential English store situated in the heart of London’s Piccadilly and issued with two Royal warrants. On board Fortnum & Mason will offer unique teas, preserves, biscuits and gifts.

Shoppers on board Queen Elizabeth will also be able to purchase brands that have never before been available at sea. The new Cunarder will be the only ship in the world to feature the following luxury products:

Hackett: Men’s Designer Clothing by Hackett of London, producers of the finest authentic and classic menswear – ‘The home of the essential British kit’.
Harris Tweed: World-renowned for their genuine hand-woven Scottish woollen fabrics.
Anya Hindmarch: English fashion accessories designer who always had a passion for bespoke details. Queen Elizabeth will feature the latest bespoke designs on board.

Queen Elizabeth will also offer:
Chopard: For 150 years Chopard has offered watches and jewellery of exceptional quality, exclusively created to the highest standards in Geneva. To celebrate the launch of Queen Elizabeth the company has produced the ‘ Chopard Queen Elizabeth watch’ – a limited edition watch combining the dual branding of Chopard and Cunard and available at $18,000; both luxury and heritage brands.
Penhaligons: Issued with two Royal warrants and made in England using the finest rare ingredients from bergamot to jasmine.
Aspinal of London: Founded on the fundamental premise of offering their customers the most beautiful objects of unsurpassed quality and design for home and living. The signature collection on Queen Elizabeth will capture the Cunard luxury trademark.

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s introduction three brands have launched special items:
Clogau: The jeweller to The Queen has produced a gold Queen Elizabeth limited edition pendant exclusively for Cunard.
Rotary: A specially-commissioned ‘Queen Elizabeth watch’ will only available onboard the Queen Elizabeth.
Halcyon Days: The company has commissioned a special pill box that links the heritage of the brand with luxury at sea.

A new ‘Cunard Signature Collection’ on board Queen Elizabeth will offer a premium logo collection ranging from travel accessories to designer clothing.

Cunard were the first to offer suit hire facilities at sea and Queen Elizabeth will continue this valuable service with Moss Bros Hire being available providing everything needed for elegant formal events with all lines available at high street prices.

Peter Shanks, Cunard President and Managing Director, says:
“Decades of experience have told us that the on board shopping experience is important to our guests and Cunard has an unrivalled reputation for providing the finest shopping at sea. Queen Elizabeth will be no exception and I am very excited with the range that will be offered on board by quality world-famous brands that are a perfect fit with the Cunard brand”.

Queen Elizabeth will be the second largest Cunarder ever built and will join her sisters Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria as part of the youngest fleet in the world. She will feature many unique Cunard traditions linking her with her sisters and their predecessors, together with all the modern day luxuries Cunard’s passengers have come to expect. There will also be features that will give the vessel her own style and personality.

The first Queen Elizabeth was one of Cunard’s greatest ships, and the new Queen Elizabeth will reflect her predecessor in interior grandeur, décor and style, but with a modern twist.

From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This will be most evident in the ship’s adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double and triple height public rooms on a grand scale, luxuriously endowed with rich wood panelling, intricate mosaics, hand-woven carpets, gleaming chandeliers, and cool marbles. Art Deco features will pay homage to the original Queen Elizabeth, and will allow the new ship to reflect a more civilized era of travel.

Queen Elizabeth will depart on her Maiden Voyage on Tuesday 12 October 2010. This 13-night celebration will leave from the company’s home port, Southampton, and will call at Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (overnight call) and Funchal.
 

Fred. Olsen is pleased to announce that Dick Strawbridge MBE, who iscurrently a contestant on Celebrity Masterchef, will be a special guest speaker aboard Boudicca’s Coastal Britain Around UK cruise (D1022) of nine nights, departing Newcastle on 26th September 2010.

Dick Strawbridge is the perfect host on such a cruise, having appeared as a guest presenter on the enormously popular series, Coast. Dick spent over 20 years in the Army, rising to Lieutenant Colonel, and also took a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was awarded the MBE in 1993 for his distinguished service in Northern Ireland, and left the Army in 2001.While he was still in the Army, his family persuaded him to audition for C4’s Scrapheap Challenge, and his ebullient personality and technical know-how revealed him to be an ideal TV presenter. 

He has since hosted many series of Scrapheap Challenge and Junkyard Wars, as well as numerous other popular TV programmes. More recently, his family was filmed for It’s Not Easy Being Green. Dick has appeared as a guest presenter on both The One Show and Coast. Since then, Dick has become very much part of the Coast team, filming on a large number of episodes, mainly using his engineering and military history experience. His specialist knowledge and great gifts as a speaker will make him a very popular addition
to this Around UK cruise.

I am delighted to announce that Compagnie du Ponant will, for the first time, be operating a series of voyages sailing out of the UK, great for those not wishing to fly or new to cruising, or who just want to explore our green and pleasant land !

 Our 226-passenger expedition ship Le Diamant will be positioned in the UK during July and August 2011, operating five 7-night ex-Portsmouth/Portsmouth roundtrip voyages ; and two 12-night voyages ex-Portsmouth/Portsmouth roundtrip. 

The ex UK Le Diamant departures are : 

7-night voyages : departing 3 July, 10 July, 17 July, 24 July and 24 August 2011, calling at : Cobh, Ireland ; Dublin, Ireland ; Holyhead, Wales ; Waterford, Ireland ; Isles of Scilly, UK ; and St Malo, France.

12-night voyages : departing 31 July and 12 August, calling at : Isles of Scilly, UK ; Foynes, Ireland ; Galway, Ireland ; Killybegs, Ireland ; Iona, Tobermory, Scotland ; Portree, Isle of Sky ; Kirkwall, Scotland ; Leith, Scotland ; Whitby, UK ; and St Malo, France.

We are delighted that Le Diamant is visiting the UK  for the first time next year, giving us an ideal opportunity to showcase Le Diamant and its facilities, while at the same illustrating the individuality of our five ships in the fleet (L’Austral launching May 2011).’

Voyage-only fares lead in at : 7-night Portsmouth/Portsmouth - £848 per person, plus £195pp port charges ; and 12-night Portsmouth/Portsmouth - £1,455 per person, plus £335pp port charges.

For reservations please call UK Toll Free Line: 0808 234 3802

Princess Cruises has launched its complete winter/spring 2011/12 cruise programmes, with its Exotic Cruises Worldwide and Caribbean brochures providing cruise travellers the biggest ever selection of itineraries and more flexibility to tailor their package. Cruisers will benefit from the line’s decision to use scheduled flights only with well known airlines, providing them the opportunity to add new pre and post cruise hotel stays in embarkation and disembarkation ports from 1 to 7 nights. The programmes also include attractive cruise only deals to support the demand from independent travellers to make their own travel arrangements.

The new Princess winter/spring programmes offer cruisers the biggest ever choice of itineraries, with seven ships sailing 18 unique itineraries in the Caribbean, ranging from 7 to 22 nights onboard, and new cruises in the South Pacific, through the Panama Canal, to Mexico and around Australia and New Zealand. Many of the Exotic cruises can now also be combined to create a longer itinerary and passengers can add 4 to 8 night pre or post cruise tours to visit other highlights on land.

Excellent early booking deals are available with savings of up to £1,200 per couple, and up to $1,000 free onboard spending money per couple. Great value upgrades from an inside stateroom to a balcony stateroom are also available from as little as £200 per person on bookings made before 30 November 2010.

‘Princess has long been committed to destination cruising with over 330 ports of call around the world, more than any other cruise line, and in 2011/12 we will be offering our biggest ever programme, with plenty of new itineraries. We have also noticed a shift to cruisers wanting to tailor their package to their own personal interests, instead of fitting in with a standard package, and are responding by exclusively using scheduled flights, offering flexible hotel packages, and adding more tours to see major highlights on land before or after the cruise.’ said Pieter van der Schee, head of brand marketing.

Highlights of the Caribbean 2011/12 programme include:
 

• Grand Princess offering an extensive series of 15 night ‘Caribbean Collection’ holidays from Fort Lauderdale, aimed at UK passengers, calling at 9 ports in the Caribbean
•  Caribbean Princess offering popular 15 night fly-cruise itineraries sailing from San Juan to many of the South Caribbean’s most popular islands
•  Emerald Princess returning with 12 night Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries and Island Princess sailing the unique 12 night itinerary featuring a partial transit of the Panama Canal
•  9-night Eastern, Western or Southern Caribbean island itineraries on two of the largest ships in the fleet, Ruby Princess and Crown Princess
• Coral Princess and Island Princess maintaining Princess’s leading offering in the Panama Canal, including two new 16 day full transit itineraries, with the option of a 2-day Panama Canal experience
•  In addition to the 2011/12 winter/spring cruises, Princess is also launching its summer Caribbean 2011 cruises, with a series of 11-night itineraries onboard Caribbean Princess, sailing roundtrip from New York.

Fares start from £1,079 per person for a 9-night ‘Caribbean Dream’ fly-cruise to the Eastern Caribbean onboard Ruby Princess, with cruise only fares starting from as little as £429 per person.  

Highlights of the new Exotic Cruises Worldwide 2011/12 programme include:
 

•  Caribbean Princess and Crown Princess sailing 9 and 11 night holidays along the stunning coastline of Canada & New England
• Diamond Princess returning to Asia, Australia and New Zealand as the largest ship to sail these waters, including cruises between Singapore and Beijing and Sydney and Auckland
• Star Princess doubling the number of voyages on the ‘Cape Horn to Rio’ route and also sailing a new 17-night ‘Brazilian Adventure’ itinerary

The intimate 670-passenger Pacific Princess and Ocean Princess offering small ship cruising with Ocean Princess sailing a collection of connoisseur voyages ranging from 16 to 49 nights visiting unique locations in Australia, Asia, the South Pacific, West Africa, Tahiti and Hawaii, and Pacific Princess cruising along the Amazon as well as offering a fabulous World Cruise taking in the South Pacific, Middle East, Far East and Europe with transits through the Panama and Suez Canals.

•  Sea Princess joining Sun Princess and Dawn Princess to offer cruises around Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, including a new 17-night round trip itinerary from Sydney to a variety of exotic islands including Fiji.
•  Island hopping in Hawaii as Sapphire Princess joins Golden Princess to offer more roundtrips on the popular itinerary from Los Angeles as well as offering new 9-night ‘Mexican Riviera’ cruise holidays.

Fares start from just £1,199 per person for a 9-night ‘Mexican Riviera’ fly-cruise onboard Sapphire Princess with cruise only fares starting from just £499 per person.