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Greetings, Cruise Fans, Welcome to the November 5 edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. We'll get right into the cruise news tonight, because we've found a great military promotion and some exciting news about Princess' holiday plans. Call Pat to discuss any cruise that appeals to you. He's available almost all the time toll-free at 1-866-424-1090! In honor of Veteran's Day, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering a promotion throughout the month of November that allows active and retired military personnel to book up to three "Fun Ship" staterooms for themselves and their friends and family members at special discounted rates, starting as low as $189 per person. Reservations must be made between Nov. 30, 2007, to qualify for this promotion, which is available in conjunction with a wide range of three- to 12-day "Fun Ship" departures through Dec. 31, 2008. Rates start at $189 per person for three-day cruises from Miami, Fla., and four-day cruises from Long Beach, Calif.; $249 per person for five-day cruises from Mobile, Ala., and Jacksonville, Fla.; $279 per person for four and five day cruises from San Diego, Calif.; and $399 per person for seven-day cruises from Miami. Call Pat to discuss your dates. You'll need proof of service in order to qualify for these rates, but you can take advantage of them throughout 2008 if you book your cruise by the end of November. A white Christmas on a warm-weather cruise? It may seem unlikely, but this holiday season passengers on most Princess ships will find themselves in a winter wonderland as snow magically falls in the ships' atriums on December cruises. This daily snow flurry is one of several new onboard holiday activities added to celebrate the spirit of the season. Passengers can participate in a "gingerbread challenge" housebuilding competition, test their craft skills by creating a personalized photo ornament, or just relax in front of a traditional burning Yule log ... on their stateroom television! And for those who can't get enough of Christmas carols, the ships' Princess Pop Star talent show will feature a holiday edition where competitors can croon their favorite seasonal songs. The innovative snow-making process will create falling flakes that vanish on contact, letting passengers enjoy the romance of a winter snowfall without the need to bundle up. Princess' daily snowfall will occur on all ships except for the line' three small vessels - Pacific Princess, Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess -- which do not have large, multi-story atriums. Even when the snow isn't coming down, Princess ships will feature a merry atmosphere. Trimmed from stem to stern in holiday decor - even including a Christmas tree on the vessels' masts -- the ships reflect the season in a variety of ways. Special events also include a reading of "The Night Before Christmas" by either the captain or cruise director, and strolling carolers fill the air with the sounds of the season. Passengers will additionally enjoy a holiday card from the captain, a stocking turndown gift, and classic holiday films. Christmas activities include a spectacular display from the ship's culinary team to delight the senses, and a holiday variety show adds a seasonal element to the ship's entertainment offerings. Religious services are held as well, and passengers can attend midnight mass or an inter-denominational church service performed by onboard clergy. On Christmas Eve, passengers will sit down to a dinner of traditional holiday fare, and on Christmas Day passengers can enjoy a cup of eggnog, plus a sumptuous brunch including roast turkey and all the trimmings. This year's holiday feast will begin with a special Christmas cocktail, and continues with a bang, as each place setting will include a traditional English Christmas cracker. Freshly prepared stolen and Christmas cookies with milk (even some for Santa) round out the seasonal treats.. For parents who want to stay up later to celebrate the holidays, free late-night group kid sitting sessions will be available on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Hanukkah - Passengers celebrating the Festival of Lights, which runs from December 4-12, will also have the opportunity to celebrate and participate in onboard religious services conducted by a rabbi who sails during the holiday period. A special area of the ship is reserved for those participating in these events and ships display menorahs and fresh flower arrangements decorated in the Hanukkah colors of blue, silver and white. Children will enjoy themed arts and crafts pertinent to the holiday. Ringing in the New Year -- Princess ships will welcome 2008 with fun-filled New Year's Eve parties where passengers can count down to the new year with music, confetti, noise-makers and a balloon drop. Earlier in the evening, passengers will enjoy a special New Year's Eve menu. And once the new year arrives, football fans will be pleased to know they won't miss the day's traditional college bowl games, as the telecasts will be shown (as available by satellite) in a shipboard lounge or on some vessels' giant Movies Under the Stars screen. Since announcing its $225 million Signature of Excellence program in November 2003, Holland America Line has invested another $200 million to enhance its ships, expand activities and introduce more amenities to its brand. When ms Prinsendam leaves dry dock Dec. 16 with remodeled staterooms and a new Explorations Caf?, the premium line will have committed more than $425 million fleetwide. By December, the Holland America Line fleet will have logged more than 350 days in dry dock receiving enhancements ranging from the simple - loading of new plush pillows - to the structural - adding 34 new staterooms to the aft superstructure of the early Vista-class ships. Workers will have put in more than 10 million hours on the ships. At year's end, Prinsendam will complete a scheduled dry dock to refurbish staterooms, expand the shopping promenade, replace carpeting and flooring, and add an Explorations Caf? and new meeting spaces. Across the fleet, standard stateroom amenities now include flat-panel television sets, make-up mirrors, stainless-steel ice bucket and tray, high-thread-count linens, large fluffy cotton towels, deluxe bathrobes and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds. Interested in any of these ships or cruises? Me, too. There is nothing quite as nice as Christmas at sea. We've done it several times and it is joyous and festive-all the fun without the stress. The cruise line does the decor, the food, the event planning. You simply pack your clothes (and a small present or two) and you're off! Enjoying the season like never before! Bring your loved ones. Nothing makes a better present that a holiday at sea! Pat has some excellent prices for holiday cruises this year-the lowest we've seen in years! Call him toll-free at 1-866-424-1090. He'll help you find the ideal cruise and the amazing price you're looking for! You can email him at cruiseplanners7seascruises@msn.com or browse through the options online at www.7seascruises.com. It's not too early to plan your spring or summer 2008 vacation either. Pat is ready to help you save substantially! Book with him now and should your cruise price go down, Pat will get you the revised, less expensive price. That's a promise you can take to the bank! Here's wishing you a great week. Smooth sailing! Teri |
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