Posts from — March 2009

Courtesy of Yachts of Seabourn

The Yachts of Seabourn Destination Services Department has created over a hundred exceptional local activities and excursions, specifically designed to accommodate couples or small groups who opt for bundled “Sail & Stay” packages or stays at luxury hotels in cities where the intimate vessels begin or end their cruises.

From a bicycle tour of Copenhagen’s vibrant art and design scene to a day spent cruising the islands of the Venice Lagoon on a private speedboat, Seabourn’s menu of private arrangements will provide participants with laughter, learning and thrilling memories to last a lifetime. Among the exceptional arrangements available are: [Read more →]

Big sister, little brother, second cousin, or nephew, NCL gives kids what you want, when they want it, and that’s no small task!  NCL is the premier family cruise line with all the flexibility and complimentary kids’ activities to keep every member of your family having a GREAT time from beginning to end.  From arts and crafts, to sports, to video games, you’ll find it on an NCL cruise. 

Isn’t it time you had a “Freestyle” vacation?

Complimentary Youth Programs:

Juniors (Ages 2-5)

• Storytelling and Painting
• Developmental Activities   
• Arts and Crafts
• Age-Specific Games
• Treasure Hunt
• Family Activities

First Mates (Ages 6-9)

• Wii and Xbox
• Children’s Pool Area
• Pizza Making Party
• Age-Specific Games
• Parties
• Crafts and Classes
• Family Activities
• Computer Games

Navigators (Ages 10-12)

• Wii and Xbox
• Sports Activities
• Family Activities
• Arts and Crafts
• Parties
• Video Arcade
• Scavenger Hunt
• Computer Games
• Team-Building Challenges

Teens (Ages 13-17)

• Wii and Xbox
• Sports Activities
• Teen Dance Club
• Parties and Movies
• Video Arcade
• Teen Dinner
• Computer Games
• Team-Building Challenges

The Youth Staff

You like NCL Youth Staff because they are carefully chosen from Education and Recreation programs at their University. Your child will like our Youth Staff because they are fun. Actually, they are experts in fun- they design specialized activities for all ages. And they’ll keep a constant watch over your children to make you happy. Not to mention, each staff member is CPR and First Aid certified, so your child will be safe and secure at all times plus they’re trained in communication and confidence building too.

Contact our Cruise Consultants to learn more about the NCL children programs.

By Jennifer Crivelli, Cruise Consultant, The Cruise Web.

Are you recently engaged?  Congratulations!  Are you dreaming of getting married on a white sand beach surrounded by crystal blue water and palm trees? Then, a cruise ship wedding is for you.

Cruise ship weddings are an incredible value!  Traditional weddings are usually very expensive.  By the time you include flowers, reception food, DJ or band, favors, invitations, tuxedos, photography, videography, etc., the bill can be quite substantial.  However, the cruise lines offer very affordable packages that include everything you will need to throw the perfect wedding!  Complete wedding packages available through the cruise lines start at around $2,000 and include your officiant, champagne toast, cake, photography service, music, and flowers for the bride and groom. [Read more →]

By Karolina Shenton, Marketing & Operations Manager, The Cruise Web.

Last month I went to Tanzania, East Africa to “conquer” the Uhuru peak, the highest point of Kilimanjaro mountain at 19,330 ft.  Uhuru Peak on Kilimanjaro is one of the world’s “Big Seven” peaks making it the highest free standing mountain in the world and the highest point on the African continent.  I achieved my goal by making it to the top without issue.  Yet with a serious lack of oxygen, -20 degree temperatures and a strong wind chill in my face, I found myself promising “I will never, ever, do this again”, although I now know that isn’t necessarily true.  People are funny that way. We have a pretty short memory about these things and in the end you only remember the good times of a trip like this.

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Courtesy of Cunard Line

Cunard Line is proud to announce that Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his band will perform during Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. Sailing from New York to Southampton, England, Taylor will headline two Cunard Command Performances in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre during the six-day journey. (Space is still available to book this very special voyage!) 

“We are honoured to welcome James Taylor aboard our flagship Queen Mary 2 and into a lineage of luminaries who have sailed with Cunard during our 170-year history,” said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line. “Our guests will most certainly enjoy this intimate concert experience with an American music icon.” [Read more →]