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Greetings, Cruise Fans, Welcome to the April 9 edition of the 7 Seas Cruise News. Pat and I have been talking about ways to build our business and he shared something important with me. He said, "I'd much prefer to give discounts than to pay Google or Yahoo! or Cruise Travel magazine for an ad," and you know, I agree with him. The problem is without increasing our client base, we can't make the business grow. We know you'd prefer to see us discount, too, so what we're asking you is ... would you please share this newsletter with your friends? Or send us a list of your friends and we'll invite them to join our mailing list. If they say okay, we'll add them to our emailing list. No spam. Ever. But, a nice, friendly way we can increase our newsletter family, and in turn, increase our client base. Thanks, in advance, for your help! And if someone kindly forwarded this newsletter to you and you'd like to subscribe, just email us at CP7Seascruises@msn.com and ask to be added to the list. It would be our pleasure. Pat asked me to remind you that we will not ever charge any sort of booking or mail fee for our cruise clients. It seems like more and more agencies, especially those faceless online booking engines, are adding all sorts of silly fees. Not here. Not ever. So, give Pat a call and talk cruises. He' ll get you a great fare and then (whenever legal), he'll discount his commission to get you an even better fare. Promise. You can reach him toll-free at 1-866-424- 1090 virtually anytime. Before we get going with the cruise news tonight, I want to say something. I, for one, found the tragic fire aboard the Star Princess to be one of the most reassuring things I've read about in a long time. Not that there was a fire. That's terrible and scary. But it was pretty neat that the crew, coming from every corner of the world and never facing an emergency like that before, knew exactly what to do-and did it! And the ship stayed afloat. And (with one tragic exception) everyone was safe. The next time I get on a ship, I know I'll think about that and I hope you do, too. It means we are in excellent, capable hands, and we are going to have a great voyage. And should the unthinkable happen, we'll get through it with the aid of dedicated and well-trained crew members. How neat is that! And now, some cruise news... Carnival Cruise Lines will permanently swap the itineraries operated by its cruise ships Fantasy and Sensation. Both ships are based at Port Canaveral, Florida. The Fantasy will take over the Sensation's four- and five-day Bahamas/Grand Turk cruise program and the Sensation will, in turn, operate the Fantasy' s three- and four-day Bahamas program. The two vessels are virtually identical sister ships with the same features, amenities, accommodations and layout. The change is being made as the result of a technical issue on the Sensation which is limiting the ship's maximum cruising speed. The ship cannot sail at a speed that enables it to operate its current five-day itinerary but it does have sufficient speed to operate the Fantasy' s existing three and four-day Bahamas program. The technical issue, which relates to the Sensation's propulsion system, is only impacting the ship's maximum speed. The year-round three and four-day Bahamas program, to now be operated on Sensation, features three-day voyages departing Thursdays to Nassau, The Bahamas. Four- day cruises, departing Sundays, visit Nassau and Freeport, The Bahamas. The year-round four and five-day Bahamas/ Grand Turk program will operate from April 6 through Oct. 19, 2006 on the Fantasy and then be assumed by the Elation, effective Oct. 23, 2006, as previously announced. Four-day cruises visit Nassau and either Freeport or Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas, while five-day cruises visit Grand Turk, in the Turks & Caicos Islands, Half Moon Cay and Nassau (with the exception of three departure dates in 2007 that will feature Key West and Cozumel). NCL's next ship, the 2007 Norwegian Pearl, will bowl over the cruise competition with a "striking" innovation - a full size, four lane, ten-pin bowling alley. The bowling alley is part of an all-new, all-day entertainment, sports bar and nightclub complex called Bliss. During the day, Bliss is a sports bar with a four lane bowling alley, multiple flat screen televisions to show sports events, and air hockey, foosball and other arcade games. In the evening, in a complete change of mood, Bliss transforms into a hip, high- energy ultra-lounge, with the plasma screens adding video tracks to the non-stop music spun by Norwegian Pearl's own Vibe Master. A spacious dance floor, a full bar, and mood-lit bowling all add to the atmosphere of a totally unique seagoing experience. The venue is designed in deep reds, blues and purples and appointed with modern furniture including plush seating with high back chairs, day beds with cushions and pillows and comfortable banquettes near the bowling lanes. "Will the ball roll perfectly true? Much of the time yes, and some of the time no," the NCL CEO admits. "We won't be hosting the world bowling championships; it's just fun we' re shooting for! Bowling, drinking, dancing, and laughing with your friends and family. That's a strike every time in our book!" The entertainment complex during the day is also the perfect venue to host bowling parties for guests of all ages. Gutter bumpers will automatically pop up for kids' bowling parties - or for adults who might need a little help with their scores. Princess' upcoming 113,000-ton Crown Princess recently completed a major step in preparation for her June 2006 debut -- her first sea trials. The ship' s first major outing took the new vessel out of its construction dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Engineers tested the ship's maneuvering and propulsion machinery, and were pleased to report the ship's systems responded well. After further exterior and interior finishing, Crown Princess will undergo an additional series of sea trials in coming months. Her maiden voyage departs June 14, launching her season of nine-day roundtrip sailings from New York to the Caribbean. In fall, the ship repositions to San Juan for a series of alternating Southern Caribbean itineraries. The legendary Paul GauguinŽ luxury cruise ship was out of commission for a few weeks in January, dry docked in Brisbane, Australia. Now, emerged from seclusion, she looks ravishing, as if she'd been pampered at an exclusive and very expensive spa - with a total bill of $6 million. She's got a brand new piano bar, new casino and five additional staterooms with aft-facing private balconies, so she can take on 10 additional passengers - but no more than 330 total. Guests will notice new soft goods, seating and carpeting throughout public areas - cosmetic touches to update her appearance. Even the officers' quarters have been spruced up. Now in mint condition, the six-star Paul Gauguin has resumed her full sailing schedule in Tahiti and the South Pacific. Managed since 1997 by Regent Seven Seas Cruises (formerly Radisson Seven Seas Cruises) under a contract that continues through the end of 2008, she was named one of the world's top two small ships in 2003 and 2004 by the readers of Cond? Nast Traveler. The ship's seven-night roundtrip sailings depart Papeete on Saturdays and visit Raiatea (the cultural heart of Polynesia), Tahaa (for a call at the ship's private islet of Motu Mahana), Bora Bora (for two full days on the island James Michener used as the model of his idyllic "Bali Hai") and two days in Moorea (the inspiration for Herman Melville's novel Omoo). This year she also sails two 14- night Marquesas cruises; one 14-night Cook and Society Islands, Australs and Tuamotus voyage; three 11-night Society Islands, Tuamotus and Marquesas voyages; three 10-night Society Islands and Tuamotus cruises; and two nine-night Society Islands Holiday voyages which include calls at Huahine. Talk about a dream trip! Yummy! For any of these voyages or any of these ships, call Pat. He's standing by, looking forward to talking to you! And please share us with your friends! Until next week, I wish you smooth sailing, a blessed Passover and Holy Week. Teri |
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