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Subject: 7 Seas Cruise News - July18, 2005



Greetings, cruise fans,

Welcome to the July 17 edition of the 7 Seas
Cruise News. It's broiling hot here in South
Florida and the poor air conditioning runs almost
non-stop. Needless to say, we aren't running
anywhere. I'm thinking it would be a good time to
go on a cruise-preferably Alaska. Iceland or
Finland would be all right, too. The Caribbean
wouldn't be any hotter and the sea days would be
breezy, at least. Even Pat, who loves hot weather,
admits that this is one hot summer! So, let's go
cruising, shall we? Pat has some excellent prices
on Costa cruises right now and he can legally
discount the daylights out of these! Costa has
two lovely ships that will be in the Caribbean
this fall, winter and spring. There are special
rates on ocean-view and balcony cabins and even a
promotional rate on suites. There is a great
esprit de corps on these contemporary Italian
ships. Decor is sleek. Food is plentiful and
quite good. Needless to say, the Italian cuisine
is excellent. Costa is good for families, but
cruising as a couple could be especially romantic
on one of these elegant ships.  If you'd like to
talk to Pat about Costa, or any other cruise line,
just give him a call. Our toll-free number is 1-
866-424-1090. The website is available 24 hours a
day at www.7seascruises.com, but don't pay too
much attention to the prices. Often Pat can get
you a better price when you call or write to him.
You can always email Pat, too. You'll find him at
cruiseplanners7seascruises@msn.com, and he will
get you a price quickly and email you right back!
We have a little NCL news, but first let me
remind you all once again that passports will be
required for all travel outside the U.S. as of
January 1, 2006. So, if you are cruising over the
holidays, be prepared and get your passport now.
Visit www.state.us.gov and print out an
application! Don't delay. Right now, you can
probably get your new passport or renewal within
a month. If you wait, there could be a backup!

And now, some cruise news...

Samana in the Dominican Republic is NCL's newest
port of call for the Norwegian Spirit's 8-day
sailings beginning in February 2007.  This new
destination will offer the option of tendering to
the island to enjoy a lazy day on the beach,
water sports, a BBQ lunch, etc. similar to a day
on a Private Island.  Or they have the option of
spending the day exploring the town of Cayo
Levantado.  Saman?? Bay is located in the
northeast coast of the Dominican Republic. Its
unspoiled beauty consists of a medley of sun-
drenched sandy beaches, dense rainforests,
towering mountains covered with coconut palms,
cold mountain streams rushing to meet the sea and
spectacular cliffs rising from the ocean. One of
its main attractions is the overwhelming presence
of the majestic humpback whales, who visit every
winter to give birth in warm seas. You can cross
the Bay of Saman?? and savor a unique experience
in the Caribbean, The National Park Los Haitises,
where you will stroll through caves with
stalagmites and stalactites, as well as ancient
paintings and sculptures that represent the gods
of the Taino Indians who were native to this
island.

Cayo Levantado Key is located at the entrance of
the Saman?? Bay. It is reached by boat from the
village of Samana harbor. It offers mellow
turquoise water and powdery white sand beaches
that are considered one of the most beautiful in
the Caribbean. In this exceptionally beautiful
place, water sports abound. Go SCUBA diving or
snorkeling, ride the big, yellow "water banana,"
swim in the crystal-clear waters, play on the
beach, enjoy the amazing views of the picturesque
island or just relax.

NCL is pleased to announce a new partnership with
Union Privilege (UP).  Because of the cruise line'
s support of unions on the NCL America fleet, NCL
is the only cruise line today that has a special
relationship with UP and will be offering Union
Privilege members special discounts on NCL and
NCL America cruise vacations. With the Union Plus
Freestyle Cruising Program, UP Members will
receive a 5% discount off the prevailing rate of
any NCL or NCL America cruise. UP members will be
receiving information on the Union Plus Freestyle
Cruising program over the next few weeks through
mailers and via their web site, www.unionplus.org/
cruises. You can book through Pat (a former union
man himself). You'll need your Union Membership
number and affiliation at the time of booking to
secure their reservation at the discounted rate.
The 5% discount will is combinable with other NCL
promotions, too.

Costa has announced a Country Music cruise aboard
the Costa Mediterranea, January 22nd through the
29th. It'll be a Western Caribbean itinerary,
sailing from Fort Lauderdale and calling at Key
West, Cozumel, Ochos Rios and Grand Cayman. Stars
announced for the cruise include Craig Morgan,
Neal McCoy, Jamie O'Neal and Erika Jo. Pat will
be happy to get you a good, discounted price.
Just call him.

That's about it for this week. Hold happy
thoughts for the residents of Cozumel, Playa del
Carmen and Cancun. This is going to be a long,
long night. And here's hoping the beautiful,
friendly wonderful island of Grenada recovers
quickly.

Hope you have a terrific week!

Teri





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