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Greetings, Cruise Fans Welcome to the June 16 edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. Pat reminded me to suggest to you that there's still time to book a summer cruise vacation, or if you're really interested in a major bargain, think about a vacation this fall! Except for Thanksgiving and the Christmas and New Year's holidays, fall is the least expensive time of the year- and this year, with fewer people traveling, prices are good. No, prices are excellent! Add Pat's philosophy of commission cutting and you just can't hardly afford to stay home! So, browse the possibilities at www. 7seascruises.com, then call Pat toll-free at 1-866-424-1090 and tell him about the destinations that interest you. He'll find you the best deal on the high seas! And now, some Cruise News… Costa to the Caribbean Costa, Europe's Number One Cruise Line, is bringing the love, laughter and la dolce vita of Italy to the tropics aboard two ships once again during its Caribbean 2009/2010 season from Ft. Lauderdale, with voyages available for sale beginning today. Guests may choose from the grand Costa Fortuna and the elegant Costa Atlantica, which is making its much anticipated return to Ft. Lauderdale, complete with exclusive new spa cabins. Both ships will sail alternating Eastern, Western and Southeastern Caribbean routes as well as one sailing to Bermuda aboard the Costa Atlantica. The grand 110,000-ton (2,720 double occupancy) Costa Fortuna will once again return to the Caribbean from December 2009 through March 2010, departing every Sunday on seven-night voyages. Beautiful scale models of historic ships are weaved into the style and design of the ship's various restaurants and other public areas. For a step into the present, guests may enjoy modern amenities including a retractable magrodome over the ship's main pool deck, a state-of-the-art spa and ocean-view fitness center, 11 bars and four restaurants and a theatre expanding over three decks. In December 2009, the 86,000-ton (2,114 double occupancy) Costa Atlantica will make her much anticipated return to Ft. Lauderdale, sailing seven-night voyages each Saturday and boasting 44 exclusive spa cabins that create a true "vacation within a vacation." Guests who reserve these spa accommodations, appropriately located on Deck "8 1/2" in honor of Federico Fellini, who inspired design elements of the ship, will enjoy a variety ofspecial privileges, inluding a personalized wellness consultation, three complimentary treatments, two fitness or meditation classes and complimentary access to the Wellness Restaurant, offering a wide array of spa-friendly cuisine. Spa cabins, available in ocean view, veranda and suite categories, will feature aromatherapy diffusers, special shower and air filters, and a mini bar stocked with healthy food and beverage selections. In addition, guests with these accommodations will be offered priority spa reservation times. You Don't See This Every Day Passengers aboard a Carnival cruise ship spotted seven Cuban migrants floating on a raft near Miami on Saturday. Two women were on the 10th floor of the ship "Valor" when they spotted the raft about 5:45 p.m. The ship was returning from a seven-day Caribbean cruise. The women said they were able to communicate with the group of six men and one woman by shouting. The Cubans gave the women a phone number to relatives in Miami, and asked them to let family members know they were alive. Ship workers contacted the Coast Guard and provided the dehydrated Cubans bottled water, Carnival said. The ship stood by until a Coast Guard cutter arrived, then continued to Miami. NCL Gives Passengers Onboard Credit Norwegian Cruise Line is offering a Freestyle Cruise Rewards program to guests and agents. While sailing on an NCL ship, guests who book a future NCL cruise with a one-time, $250, refundable deposit earn a $100 onboard credit to use on their current cruise. Freestyle Cruise Rewards are transferable and available in four world currencies - the British pound, the Euro, and the Canadian and U.S. dollar. By purchasing a Freestyle Cruise Reward, guests have 12 months to book the cruise and 30 months to sail. Travel partners are notified when one of their clients books a Freestyle Cruise Reward onboard. When the guests are ready to finalize their plans, they can have their travel professional confirm the reservation. Incidentally, Pat has had several clients who decided to do this, and most of the time, he can negotiate a reduced price once you return home. So you get the perks PLUS the best price. That's Pat for you! Wonder Why Cruises Are Expensive?? A U.S.-owned cruise ship has paid a record $ 331,200 to cross the Panama Canal as vessels fight for space in the increasingly congested waterway, authorities said on Tuesday. The 964-foot (295-meter)-long Disney Magic, owned by a subsidiary of Walt Disney Co, broke the transit record on May 16, the Panama Canal Authority said. The ship sails out of Port Canaveral, Florida, and is registered in the Bahamas. Three container ships have also recently paid more than $313,000, the previous record price set in October 2007 by NCL Corp Ltd vessel Norwegian Pearl. NCL is an affiliate of Star Cruises Ltd. Non- reserved slots for crossing the canal are sold at auction to the highest bidder, with yachts, cruise liners and container vessels all competing for limited spaces on the 50- mile (80-km) waterway between the Atlantic and Pacific. Last year, the U.S.-built canal started a $5.25 billion expansion plan, but work won't be completed until 2014. Waiting times to enter the canal increased by a third in the first three months of this year, compared with the same period in 2007, due to a high traffic levels at the canal. Rollin' on the River Viking River Cruises was again honored this month with the 2008 WAVE Award and "Editor's Choice" Award for Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising at the third annual TravelAge West Western Agents' Votes of Excellence (WAVE) Awards. Bypassing Burma Oceania Cruises has revised the itinerary for Nautica's November 18, 2008 "Odyssey to Asia". Previously scheduled to spend three days in Yangon, Myanmar, the new itinerary now features added overnights in Dubai and Bombay, and has added port calls in Goa and Mangalore in India along with Penang and Port Klang in Malaysia. That's it from here. Give Pat a call to shop for a bargain for summer '08. There's still time-and there are great buys just waiting! Or, if you have to skip this year, don't skip '09. Pick your cruise now and if the price decreases before your final is due, Pat will get you the lower price! That's a promise! 1-866-424-1090! Until next time, smooth sailing! Teri |
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