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Posts from — August 2009

Holland America Offers Exciting New 2010 World Cruise Overland Adventures

Courtesy of Holland America Line

Holland America - Sunset at SeaHolland America Line is offering exciting new World Cruise tours and Overland Adventure tours in some of the world’s most exotic locations: South America, Africa, India and the Far East.

Overland Adventures allow guests to extend their holiday or Grand World Voyage with an in-depth exploration of regions such as India, the Far East, Africa and South America. The adventures range from two- and three-day tours to eight-day explorations.

“More cruise guests are looking to fully immerse themselves in the culture they’ve flown thousands of miles to see,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. “By prearranging and offering these unique tours, we’re making it simple for our guests to take full advantage of their time.”

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August 11, 2009   No Comments

Royal Caribbean “Decks the Hulls” for Every Holiday Celebration

Courtesy of Royal Caribbean.

Royal Caribbean cruise packages and onboard events will set your holiday in motion. With popular warm-weather destinations, this season replace winter chills with tropical thrills.

HalloweenJack-o-lantern

  • Costume Contest
  • Halloween Decorations
  • Monster Bash Dance Party
  • Professional Face Painter or
    Caricaturists for Kids
  • Halloween Movies
  • Costume Parade and Trick or
    Treating for Kids
  • Halloween Arts and Crafts for Kids
  • Kids’ Halloween Theme Party
  • Scary Halloween Storytime
  • Teen Halloween Costume Party

Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Dinner

  • Thanksgiving Family Activities
  • Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts for Kids
  • Thanksgiving Games for Kids
  • Special Decorations for Adventure Ocean
  • Special Thanksgiving Menu
  • Thanksgiving Storytime

Hanukkah
Menorah and Dreidel

  • Onboard Holiday Shows
  • Hanukkah Songs, Games and Food
  • Rabbi Onboard
  • Traditional Hanukkah Religious Service
  • Hanukkah Singalong for Kids
  • Hanukkah Games for Kids
  • Hanukkah Arts and Crafts for Kids

Christmas

  • Holiday Movies and Music
  • Holiday Cookie Decorating for FamiliesChristmas Ornaments
  • Holiday Arts and Crafts for Kids
  • Holiday Ice Skating on Select Ships
  • Meet & Greet with Santa and the Elves
  • Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve
    and Christmas Day
  • Priest Onboard Select Ships
  • Special Christmas Day Meal
  • Holiday Caroling
  • Christmas Eve Storytime
  • Special Adventure Ocean Decorations

New Year’s Eve
New Years Noisemakers

  • Themed Party
  • Kids New Year’s Eve Party
    and Countdown
  • Teen New Year’s Eve Party
    and Countdown

August 4, 2009   No Comments