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Greetings, Cruise Fans, Welcome to another edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News, brought to you by Pat Crane, superstar cruise discounter-and your best source for genuine discounts on every cruise and every ship and every sailing date. Pat will do whatever he can to get the best possible price for you, so give him a call. It won't cost you a penny! 1-866-424-1090 or visit www.7seascruises.com. However, when you visit the website, please remember that Pat can usually get you a better price that what you will see published there. Those prices are cruise line prices. Pat discounts his commission to give you an even better rate-and all cruise quotes that Pat gives include all taxes and all port charges. Pat suggests thinking ahead to holiday cruises. If you plan right now, you'll get a choice of ships- and the best possible holiday rate locked in. And with any cruise you book with Pat, should your cruise fare go down before you make your final payment, Pat will secure the lower fare for you! Ok, now that you know who to call, let's talk about where to go??Ļ From Adelaide to Zanzibar, Princess Cruises' 2005/ 06 exotics cover the globe. Five ships offer a variety of worldwide cruise options. With an expanded season of sailings to Australia/New Zealand, more capacity in South America, summer and fall Asian adventures and the best of Hawaii, Princess' 2005-06 Exotics cruise season will take passengers to virtually all corners of the globe. In total, five ships carrying from 670 to 2,670 passengers (Pacific Princess, Tahitian Princess, Regal Princess, Island Princess and Diamond Princess) will offer 83 sailings on 21 unique itineraries, including a new Brazilian Adventure cruise. Princess' unique Exotics voyages range from 10 to 30 days and travel to more than 125 worldwide destinations. Diamond Princess will take over from Sapphire Princess as the largest and most amenity-filled vessel to ever sail "Down Under," offering a longer, three-month Australia/New Zealand season. The ship also sails on a variety of Asia itineraries, including a 17-day Alaska/Far East cruise offering a new port of call at Petropavlovsk, Russia. Her itineraries include eight 12-day Australia/New Zealand voyages between January 8 and April 8; a 19- day Australia/Asia cruise between Singapore and Sydney; three 16-day Southeast Asia/China cruise between Beijing and Bangkok or Singapore; an 11-day China/Far East sailing between Osaka and Beijing; and an Alaska/Far East voyage from Seattle to Osaka. In addition to Diamond Princess, Pacific Princess will also offer three sailings on the popular Southeast Asia/China route between Beijing and Bangkok. The ship will offer three sailings of the 16-day itinerary, departing between June 24 and July 26, visiting ports in Korea, Japan, China, Viet Nam, Singapore and Malaysia. Regal Princess will take over from Royal Princess in South America, offering an expanded capacity on these popular voyages, making them available to more passengers than ever. The ship offers four sailings on the popular Cape Horn/Strait of Magellan itinerary between Santiago and Buenos Aries, now offering the opportunity to round Cape Horn on a 13-day cruise. The ship also debuts a new Brazilian Adventure route, an 18-day voyage from Ft. Lauderdale to Rio de Janeiro that calls at four additional Brazilian ports as well as some of the most interesting islands in the Caribbean. Other itineraries include two sailings on a 12-day Amazon River adventure between Ft. Lauderdale and Manaus as well as a 16- day Andes/South America voyage from Santiago to Ft. Lauderdale. Island Princess returns for a second season of 15-day round-trip cruises to the tropical paradise of Hawaii from Los Angeles. The series features 15 departures between September 23, 2005 and April 21, 2006 -- including a special holiday voyage on December 22, during which the ship will celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's all on one cruise. The itinerary will take passengers to all of Hawaii's major islands with visits to Hilo, Kona, Honolulu, Nawiliwili (Kauai) and Lahaina ( Maui). In addition, passengers can take advantage of the ship's many options and services during a series of relaxing days at sea between the islands and Los Angeles. Tahitian Princess' continues to sail the beautiful waters of French Polynesia and will offer two unique 10-day itineraries -- Polynesia & the Cook Islands and Polynesia & the Marquesas Islands. Both routes feature scenic cruising along the picturesque island of Tahaa, plus calls in Moorea, Reiatea and Bora Bora; and passengers can choose whether to visit Rarotonga in the Cook Islands or the more remote Marquesas with scenic cruising through the atolls of the Tuamoto Archipelago. Tahitian Princess' season will run from May 14, 2005 through April 19, 2006. The season begins with an 11-day Hawaii/Tahiti cruise on May 3, 2005. Pacific Princess also offers a similar Hawaii/ Tahiti sailing -- 12 days, departing May 7, 2005. Prior to that, Pacific Princess sails from her winter home in Australia with a 15-day Sydney to Papeete voyage. One of the most noteworthy itineraries in the lineup, Princess' Antarctica voyage, presents a new itinerary in 2006 aboard a new vessel. Regal Princess takes over the journey of a lifetime, and now sails from Rio de Janeiro to Santiago on January 8. Crystal Goes Low Carb From tuna sashimi salad with Matsuhisa dressing to porcini dusted filet mignon with grilled asparagus, Crystal Cruises is serving up delicious low- carbohydrate menu selections in every restaurant aboard its fleet of award-winning ships. Beginning this month, the new menus will roll out fleetwide on Crystal Symphony, Crystal Harmony and Crystal Serenity, allowing guests to maintain their preferred dining regimens regardless of where in the world they may travel. Low-carbohydrate offerings - including special pastas, ice creams and breakfast selections - will appear on Crystal's daily menus in addition to the line's Light & Healthy cuisine featuring selections low in fat, sodium and cholesterol. The three-course menus are based on recipes with carefully calculated carbohydrate counts and include an appetizer, entr?Še and dessert. Recognizing that low-carb consciousness has become more of a lifestyle change than a passing trend, the luxury line created low-carb selections tailored to a variety of culinary styles including regionally inspired cuisine served in The Crystal Dining Room, Italian at Prego, and Asian at Silk Road, Kyoto, and Jade Garden. Menu selections include: Plum Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella with Balsamic Tossed Mixed Greens (20.5g total carbs); Saut?Šed Veal Scaloppini on low-carb Spaghetti with Broccoli and Lemon Sauce (18.5g total carbs); Decaffeinated Coffee Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries (18.5g total carbs) -- served in Prego. Tuna Sashimi Salad with Matsuhisa Dressing ( 7.4g total carbs); Saut?Šed Chicken Breast with Balsamic-Teriyaki Sauce on Stir Fried Vegetables ( 20.1g total carbs); Trio of Cr??me Brulees (15.3g total carbs) - served in Silk Road. Chinese Chicken Salad (19.68g total carbs); Steamed White Fish with Scallions, Ginger and Soy Sauce (11.5g total carbs); Lemon Custard with low-carb Vanilla Ice Cream (22. 6g total carbs) - served in Jade Garden. Tartar of Smoked Salmon with Dill Cucumbers (8.5g total carbs) ; Porcini-dusted Filet Mignon with Grilled Asparagus, Cauliflower and Mustard Hollandaise (25. 8g total carbs); Flourless Cheese Cake with Sugar Free Strawberry Sauce (23.5g total carbs) - served in The Crystal Dining Room. The special selections will not be limited to formal dining areas, but in fact will be available throughout every ship in all venues including special ice creams served at the Scoops Ice Cream Bar, low-carb fare at Palm Court for afternoon tea, and special selections on the poolside Trident Bar & Grill menu as well. "Signature Of Excellence" Enhancements Upgrade Holland America Further strengthening its position as a leader in the premium cruise category, Holland America Line announced that it is on track with the implementation and timing for the Signature of Excellence initiative, with several product and service enhancements in place on most of its fleet of five-star ships as early as this month. Launched in November 2003, this initiative is an unprecedented, $225 million investment focusing on five areas that are central to Holland America's guest's experience: spacious, elegant ships and accommodations; sophisticated five-star dining; gracious, unobtrusive service; extensive enrichment programs and activities; and compelling worldwide itineraries. On every ship, guests can now choose from four dinner seating times in the main dining room: 5:45 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. This allows guests greater flexibility to dine early or later in the evening and still have the opportunity to take advantage of Holland America's celebrated evening entertainment. In addition, Holland America Line is now providing one-to-one service in the main dining room, which allows one steward to stay with their assigned tables while an assistant steward delivers each course from the kitchen. This ensures quicker delivery time for the delectable cuisine and provides even fresher meals. Now all of Holland America's guests are able to enjoy an alternative dining experience in the Pinnacle Grill, an elegant reservations-only restaurant celebrating Northwest cuisine and select fine wines in a romantic, upscale atmosphere. Menus include Sterling Silver premium hand-selected cuts of beef and fresh seafood dishes. Distinctive Bulgari china, elegant Riedel stemware and Frette linens take the Pinnacle Grill to a level of elegant sophistication unmatched anywhere in the premium cruise category. Staterooms now feature elegant touches such as a complimentary fresh fruit basket to welcome every guest and stainless steel ice buckets and serving trays for use with in-cabin beverages. Additionally, guests enjoy deluxe cotton and terry bathrobes and premium massage shower heads in every bathroom. All staterooms aboard the ms Zaandam and the ms Volendam have been outfitted with premium plush Euro-top mattresses and new, high-quality white cotton bed linens. Holland America Line is on schedule to outfit other ships with the new mattresses and bed linens by fall of 2005. Deluxe Verandah and Penthouse Suite guests can now take advantage of personalized concierge service while visiting the Neptune Lounge, a private retreat where they can relax, read and socialize. As of the end of May, Deluxe Verandah and Penthouse Suite guests across the fleet are pampered with luxurious new beds. Every suite and penthouse was outfitted with the premium plush Euro-top mattresses which are triple-sheeted with high-quality white cotton bed linens. To top it off, each bed will have a comfortable duvet and new pillows. Holland America Line is investing $225 million in the Signature of Excellence initiative to provide unparalleled product and service enhancements to its fleet of five-star ships. That's about it from here. Until next week, Pat is standing by ready to help you with a great price on a summer vacation cruise or some advance planning for the holidays. Call him! Smooth sailing??Ļ Teri |
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