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Greetings, Cruise Fans Welcome to another edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. It's Monday Oct. 3 and I am a little behind with the newsletter writing, thanks in large part to my "day job" which often includes homework! My apologies to all. Pat is also apologizing tonight. He is just recovering from pneumonia. He's back up to speed now 'though, so expect his customary prompt response once again. Pat asked me to remind all of you that he will do whatever he can (legally) to ensure you the best price on any cruise, anywhere, anytime. And you' ll get real, genuine customer service and someone who cares what kind of time you'll have. And unlike every other cruise agent, Pat will keep monitoring your cruise fare after you book and if it goes down, he'll get you the lower price. Cool, huh? Pat is waiting for your calls at 1-866-424-1090. Or you can email him at cruiseplanners7seascruises@msn.com or drop by the website at www.7seascruises.com. Keep in mind, however, that the prices you see on the website are often only guidelines. Often Pat can beat those prices-and he will. So much for the commercial. Let's move on to some cruise news... Beginning December 31, 2006, a passport will be required for all air and sea travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. Beginning December 31, 2007, the passport requirement will be extended to include all land border crossings to or from the above-mentioned destinations. Currently, passports are recommended but not required for travel to and from Canada, Mexico, Panama, the Caribbean and Bermuda. This information is a change from the policy originally announced to take effect December 31, 2005. It was just too much to orchestrate. Classic rock 'n roll harmonies, swinging Big Band sounds and soulful jazz stylings will be in the spotlight on five MSC Cruises' sailings during the 2006 Caribbean season. In addition to a stellar variety of professional entertainers performing nightly in the ship's' lounges, these 11-night roundtrip sailings from Fort Lauderdale on MSC Lirica will feature noted Big Band (Jan. 13, March 20 and April 22) and Jazz performers (Feb. 15) as well as the renowned Ink Spots (Jan. 24). The Ink Spots are bringing their harmonies and arrangements to the Jan. 24, 2006 sailing of MSC Lirica. The ship calls at San Juan, St. Maarten, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, Tortola and Cayo Levantado (the cruise line's private paradise in the Dominican Republic). With more than 80 hit records and numerous million sellers on their r?©sum?©, The Ink Spots are known to music lovers worldwide. The 15-piece Les DeMerle Big Band, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele, takes center stage on MSC Lirica's Jan. 13 and March 20 Big Band cruises as well as the April 22 combination Big Band & Baseball Greats theme cruise. The Jan. 13 and March 20 sailings call at Ocho Rios, Cartagena, San Blas, Cristobal, Puerto Limon and Roatan Island. The April 22 itinerary calls at San Juan, St. Maarten, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, Tortola and Cayo Levantado. The 11-night Feb. 15 MSC Lirica sailing will feature two noted jazz musicians pianist Joe Augustine and award-winning vocalist Dana Paul. MSC Cruises is also hosting a series of Baseball Greats Theme Cruises, featuring some of the " greats of the game" in free interactive guest/ player activities, such as a player-hosted trivia game in which guests can test their baseball knowledge, question-and-answer sessions, a lively story-telling, player-hosted clinics a free autograph signing at the end of the cruise. Baseball theme cruises will be held on the MSC Lirica's Dec. 10 7-night sailing and April 11 11- night itinerary as well as the MSC Opera's 7- night sailings Jan. 28, Feb. 18 and March 11. For the privileged guests of ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises, 2007 will be a groundbreaking year as the line debuts its long-anticipated first World Cruise to completely circle the globe. Departing January 15, 2007 from Fort Lauderdale, the World Cruise will cross three oceans, seven seas and six continents, visiting 61 different ports, and conclude on the originating coast, in New York City, on May 22. During this extraordinary four- month odyssey, guests will enjoy 126 days of unrivaled luxury as they follow the trade winds from Mexico to Peru, then sail across the Pacific to the fabled South Seas with stops at such idyllic isles as Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island and Pitcairn Island. Guests will visit the island paradises of the South Seas including Bora Bora, Tahiti and Fiji before sailing to the most desirable destinations of New Zealand, Australia and the Far East, including enticing resorts like Bali and Phuket. They'll explore exotic India, the spice ports of Arabia, the mysteries of Egypt and the "must-see" ports of the Mediterranean. On the final leg of this epic journey, Silver Shadow will pass through the Strait of Gibraltar en route to the Atlantic Isles and Bermuda on a classic Grand Crossing to New York City. On the World Cruise, guests will enjoy spacious, ocean-view accommodations, most with private veranda, award-winning gourmet cuisine, personalized service, warm Italian hospitality, and Silversea's unmatched selection of all- inclusive shipboard amenities, including complimentary beverages, wines and spirits served throughout the ship, 24-hour room service, stocked in-suite beverage cabinet and all gratuities. Plus, complimentary Butler Service is provided in the Grand, Royal, Rossellini and Owner's Suites.These amenities will also be available to guests who book the full 126-day cruise: exclusive World Cruise shoreside events, including a hosted event on the eve of departure with hotel accommodations and private-car transfer from the airport to the hotel; transfer from the hotel to the ship, and from the ship to the airport; baggage handling; $1000 per guest onboard spending credit; eight shore excursions to exotic sites; a gala farewell event; and special commemorative gifts. Fares for the World Cruise start at $52,794 per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges are additional. Pat is just itching to see one of these. To you? I sure hope so! Doesn't it just sound incredible?!? Meanwhile, back here on earth... Royal Caribbean has moved the Grandeur of the Seas from New Orleans to Tampa. The ship do 4- and 5-night Western Caribbean cruises during the winter. Call Pat for particulars! That about wraps it up for tonight. Here's wishing you a winning lottery ticket (so you can book that World Cruise and make Pat really happy). Until next week, Smooth Sailing, Teri |
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