Luxury Operator SeaDream Yacht Club Releases 2014 Cruise Brochure

SeaDream Yacht Cruises 2014 Cruise Brochure

SeaDream Yacht Club opens 2014 for bookings in conjunction with their just released, glossy 80-page brochure. The impressive new brochure highlights SeaDream’s yachting lifestyle, provides destination information and pricing along with the comprehensive 2013 and 2014 voyage schedule. SeaDream made previous announcement of new voyages in Asia sailing late 2013 through April 2014. Now, the remainder of 2014 is released with details found on the lines’ website and in their new brochure.

 

Notable in 2014, is an April 26 Trans-Atlantic voyage sailing from San Juan to London. It will mark SeaDream’s second visit up the Thames. Following SeaDream I’s dry dock in Bremerhaven, Germany in May, she’ll spend June, July and August in the Baltic and Norwegian Fjords. Sure to be sought-after is a unique 14-day voyage sailing Dover, England roundtrip with intermediate ports in Denmark, Sweden, Estonia, Germany and three days in St. Petersburg, Russia.

 

SeaDream’s website and new brochure detail their Caribbean, Costa Rica, Asia, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Black Sea and Trans-Atlantic voyages. The fascinating Black Sea voyages in 2013 & 2014 call on Bulgaria, Romania and the Ukraine. SeaDream’s onboard amenities include all gourmet dining, open bar with select premium brands, gratuities, golf simulator, complimentary mountain bikes and a water sports marina with motorized and non-motorized water toys.

 

SeaDream’s President, Bob Lepisto said “This elegant new brochure reinforces the unique differences one finds when yachting with SeaDream. Well thought-out sections highlight onboard fitness and wellness offerings, service and cuisine. The maps, images and destination descriptions make this an easy to use tool.” Lepisto added “Our hope is that family and friends gathered together for the coming holidays will discuss future travel plans having all the information needed at their fingertips”. An electronic version of the new brochure may be viewed here: http://brochures.seadream.com/seadream-main-brochure-2013-2014-usd. Printed brochures may be ordered from www.seadream.com or your travel professional.  

 

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Swan Hellenic Reveals 2013 Cruise Brochures and Discounts Through August 31st.

Swan Hellenic's Minerva 2013 Cruises and Brochure

Swan Hellenic’s newly-refurbished Minerva has added 16 new port calls to her 2013-14 schedule, including maiden calls in Spitsbergen, Norway; Bangor, Northern Ireland; Dingle, Ireland; Cartagena, Colombia; and the San Blas Islands, bringing the total to 184 ports that the ship will be visiting.

Swan Hellenic’s new 2013 brochure, which can be pre-ordered and viewed online at www.swanhellenic.us, features 11-to-21 day Summer 2013 itineraries to The British Isles, Northern Europe, The Baltic, Mediterranean and the Black Sea; and select Winter 2013 cruises to the Caribbean, Central and South America.  The brochure also features a new collection of Grand Voyages ranging from 27-to-30 days.   

Guests who book by August 31, 2012 receive 15% off the early booking fares for cruises departing May 21 through December 19, 2013.

Minerva’s enrichment itineraries will take guests to five continents, visiting hubs of culture, sites of ancient civilizations and inspirational landscapes.  With the limited time launch offer, fares for most of the itineraries are less than $200 per person per day (starting from $115 per day) and include iconic destinations, hidden gems, distinguished guest speakers, unparalleled shore excursions, gratuities and port fees.  All fares cited are cruise only, per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability and reflect the 15 percent launch offer discount.

With a focus on British country elegance, the 350-guest Minerva recently completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment that features expansive new public areas and an increased number of suites with balconies, representing 23% of all stateroom accommodation.  In addition, all 181 staterooms have been upgraded with new en-suite bathrooms.  The ship also boasts the new Orpheus Lounge & Bar, a wrap-around forward observation lounge with expansive panoramic views; an expanded Shackleton Bar; a new Livingstone Lounge for relaxing or reading; dedicated internet lounge and Wi-Fi accessibility throughout the ship; and an impressive outdoor “walk around” Promenade Deck.

As Swan Hellenic approaches its 60th anniversary year in 2014, the company continues to offer its hallmark qualities of intriguing destinations, all-inclusive value (with shore excursions, gratuities and port fees included in fares) and a roster of renowned Guest Speakers who provide in-depth talks on the history and culture of each destination.

New itineraries featured in Swan Hellenic’s Summer 2013 brochure include the following:

• The 15-day Empires of the Black Sea (Sept. 26, 2013) sails from Athens to Istanbul, enabling guests to explore Batumi and enjoy an exclusive performance by the Adjara Company of Song and Dance, discover Yalta and the White Palace of Livadia (former home of the Russian Royal Family) and site of the 1945 Yalta Conference, encounter the ancient Greek settlements of Sevastopol, attend a performance at the baroque-styled Opera House in Odessa and visit Byzantine churches in the UNESCO-listed town of Nessebur.  Fares begin at $3,229.

• Savor the Baltic Splendor (May 21, 2013) on a 16-day cruise that sails roundtrip from London (Portsmouth), stopping at the resort of Warnemunde, viewing the medieval gems of Tallinn, spending 2½ days enjoying the many treasures of St. Petersburg, viewing the Art Deco buildings and majestic cathedrals of Helsinki, cruising through an archipelago of 24,000 tiny rock islands to Stockholm, and calling in Elsinore to view Kronberg Castle, site of Shakespeare’s Hamlet and a World Heritage site.  Fares start at $3,484.

• Minerva sails a 15-day Realms of the British Isles (June 20, 2013) round-trip cruise from London (Portsmouth), taking guests from the Scottish Highlands to the islands and valleys of the Southern English coast.  Port calls include Port of Tyne, Scrabster, Ullapool, Tobermory, Holyhead and St. Peter Port and an inaugural call in Bangor.  Fares begin at $2,974.

• Experience Sagas of Iceland and the Faroes (July 24, 2013) on a 16-day roundtrip cruise from London (Portsmouth) as Minerva calls at Portrush on the rugged Antrim Coast, St. Kilda, Heimaey, Reykjavik, Isafjordhur and Akureyri as well as the remote Torshavn in the Faroe Islands.  Fares start at $3,144.

• On the 15-day Adriatic Accolade (Sept. 12, 2013), Minerva sails from Rome to Athens.  In addition to cruising the Ionian and Adriatic Seas, along the Dalmatian Coast and through the Corinth Canal, the ship calls at Brindisi, Ravenna and Venice, Italy; Pula, Korcula and Dubrovnik; Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; and Sarande, Albania.  Fares begin at $2,889.

• Celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year while discovering the Mysteries of the Maya (Dec. 19, 2013) on an 18-day cruise from Jamaica that calls in Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and Barbados.  Among the many experiences are inaugural visit to Cartagena, Colombia and the cultural traditions of the San Blas Islands, the Mayan archaeological site in the Copan Valley, and Santa Marta, the first town founded by the Spanish in Colombia.  Fares start at $3,314, just under $185 per day!

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Crystal Cruises Unveils 2013/2014 Itineraries

Crystal Cruises 2013/2014 Cruise Atlas

Crystal Cruises has released its latest Worldwide Cruise Atlas for all of 2013 and winter/spring 2014, becoming the first luxury cruise line to offer a published guide for those years.  The ultra-stylish, 170-page book showcases the line’s innovative new brand campaign, “Begin a New Story,” which shares personal travel stories, images, and mementos in journal-like form.  Profiling 84 itineraries in more than 75 countries and 250+ ports, the engaging pages all share story elements of sailing aboard artfully elegant Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.

“This Atlas showcases the Crystal experience in a very different, emotional, and sensory way, so that, through the personal stories of our own guests, other discerning travelers can embrace the idea that a voyage with Crystal goes way beyond just our ships,” says Nitsa Lewis, vice president of marketing.  “Our new campaign invites those who are seeking luxurious adventure to write a new story of their own –an experience ashore, a moment on board -- adding yet another great chapter to the story of their lives.”

Guide highlights include:

• An innovative and picturesque showcasing of Crystal’s award-winning service, space, quality, and choices, as well as recent innovations, such as travel easement via Fast-Track Check-In and VIP Airport Service, culinary enhancements like All Inclusive, Chinese “Comfort Food,” and a late-night Bistro, plus redesigns, new entertainment and local dignitary visits.

• Itineraries grouped by region: World & Grand Cruises (South America and Australasia in 2013, and LA to London in 2014), the Exotics, Tropical Escapes, New England and Canada, South America and Antarctica, and Europe and the Mediterranean.

• New routes, including cruises beginning and ending in Reyjkavik, Dublin, Bali, Brisbane, and Kobe in 2013, as well as explorations of Polynesia, Indonesia, and the Andaman Sea in 2014.

• 19 maiden calls, plus returns to less-visited ports-of-call and lands like the Shetland Islands; Savannah, Georgia; Pusan, Korea; Izmir, Turkey; Tokyo; Burma; Namibia; and the Cook Islands.

• 2013 theme cruises, including new Photography, Garden Design, and Esprit du Grand Prix Experiences of Discovery.

• A more than 250% increase in shorter European voyages, with 75% of 2013’s summer sailings lasting 7 to 12 days, more than half of those departing on weekends.

• More than 85% of 2013’s voyages in port for two or more days, marking a continued increase in days and nights spent locally.

• Crystal’s all-inclusive value, including special offers such as Crystal Family Memories and Explorer Combinations, as well as always-complimentary offering like specialty restaurant cuisine from Nobu.

• Pre- and post-cruise guidance and options, including Crystal Adventure Hotel Programs and optional air add-ons.

With “Book Now” fares expiring every 60 days, a pull-out compendium outlining all pricing, including cruise port, security, and handling charges, will be issued every two months.  Crystal will also soon be issuing an iPhone App and Aurasma videos that embrace the unique watercolor and photography elements displayed throughout the Atlas.

The Atlases can be requested from any Crystal travel agent.

Crystal’s passion for taking care of guests in an inviting environment of extraordinary space, quality and choices has earned the company more “World’s Best” awards than any other cruise line, resort, or hotel in history. 

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Azamara Release 2012 Cruise Brochure.

September 21, 2011 – Azamara Club Cruises today announced the unveiling of the cruise lines 2012 Destination Guide. The 144-page glossy brochure features vibrant, lifestyle images by two talented student photographers who captured the cruise line’s exciting destinations and the extraordinary service delivered to every guest by the attentive staff and crew. The brochure highlights the cruise line’s two ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest, their worldwide itineraries carrying guests to ports throughout the Mediterranean Sea, Northern & Western Europe, South America, Asia, India and the West Indies, and a variety of culturally-immersive Land Discoveries (shore excursions) and cruisetours.

“We are delighted to offer the new 2012 destination guide to travel professionals and to travelers seeking an authentic experience to some of the world’s most amazing destinations,” said Edie Bornstein, vice president of Sales and Marketing for Azamara Club Cruises. “The brochure’s enticing images transport the viewer to the heart of the destination, whether it’s tango dancing in Buenos Aires, taking a late-night stroll through Crete, Greece, or enjoying a local artist performance onboard on open decks. Throughout, guests will enjoy Azamara’s signature service, fine dining and boutique wines from around the world.”

The comprehensive destination guide highlights the cruise line’s 2012 deployments, which total 64 sailings, calling at 181 ports in 57 countries. It outlines both Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest’s itineraries, notes arrival and departure times and conveniently denotes late-night and overnight stays throughout. Friendly color-coding allows for easy planning, with new features such as individual voyage maps, highlights for each voyage, as well as area average temperatures, and easily referenced “from” pricing listed next to the respective itinerary listing.

Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest sails the globe in 2012 immersing guest with the cultures and colors of the world’s most exciting and exotic destinations. Azamara Quest will begin the New Year with two days in Bali, Indonesia, while Azamara Journey will offer guests an incomparable view of the fireworks over Brazil’s famous Copacabana Beach. Azamara 2012 voyages feature itineraries that coincide with unique cultural celebrations or travel to unique destination around the world including Antarctica, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Chelsea Flower Show in England and Floriade in the Netherlands, Jazz in the Norwegian Fjords and the Monaco Grand Prix.

Azamara Club Cruises has a continued commitment to support talented young photographers and to bring their unique view of the world to its guests. For the 2012 Destination Guide two student photographers, Jenna Lyn Pimentel of the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and Brandon Jones at Santa Clara University, were selected to photograph the onboard experience of guests and staff and to capture the unique destinations they visited.

The 2012 destination guide may be viewed as an electronic brochure at AzamaraClubCruises.com > Order a Brochure, where travelers also can request a printed brochure.

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Luxury Operator SilverSea Reveals 2011 Brochure

April 12, 2010 Silversea Cruises has just published its new 2011 Voyages brochure. The comprehensive 190-page booklet details nearly 200 itineraries visiting seven continents, over 80 countries, and more than 400 destinations.

The new brochure opens with an easy-to-read, voyage-by-voyage summary followed by a section revealing the hallmarks of Silversea's unique luxury lifestyle. The balance of the brochure provides detailed worldwide cruise itineraries by region, including highlights of shore excursions, descriptions of land programs, deck plans, savings programs and general information.

"The fresh new look and inspired contemporary design of our 2011 brochure echo Silversea's reputation for refined elegance," said Linda Schultes, Silversea's vice president of worldwide marketing. "Within its pages readers will discover the unique rewards of traveling by small ship to explore the world's most fascinating destinations."


2011 HIGHLIGHTS:

World Cruise 2011

Silver Spirit's magnificent, 119-day Inaugural World Cruise 2011 visits the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, then sails the seas of Southeast Asia, Arabia and the Mediterranean. And for guests who book the full voyage by June 30, 2010, Silversea just doubled the onboard credit offer to $4,000 per suite! Click on Rewards tab at Inaugural World Cruise 2011 for complete details.

New Cape-to-Cape Adventure

Experience majestic South Georgia landscapes and the world's most remote inhabited archipelago on a new and thrilling Silversea expedition. Environmental expert Dr. David E. Guggenheim will be the special guest lecturer aboard Prince Albert II 's Voyage 7106, a 22-day exploration from Ushuaia to Cape Town, departing March 3, 2011.

New 2011 Land Adventures

Guests can extend their cruise with a Silver Shore pre- and post-cruise land adventure. New for 2011: Harvest of Catalonia (from Barcelona), Serengeti & Ngorongoro (from Cape Town), Chengdu Pandas & Buddhas (from Hong Kong) and Healing Waters (from Tokyo).

Relais & Châteaux L'École des Chefs

Silversea's new interactive cooking school (on select sailings) celebrates the voyage's cultural flavor with cooking demonstrations, wine pairings, chef competitions and, when the itinerary permits, provisioning excursions to local markets.

NEW! The Grill

When the stars come out to shine, Silversea's casual Pool Grill by day is transformed into The Grill, an intimate outdoor venue where interactive Black Rock dining allows guests to prepare fresh dishes directly at their table upon a heated volcanic rock plate.

Suite Indulgence

Guests can transform their suite into a personalized home away from home with a choice of nine pillow types and three aromatherapy room scents by renowned Italian perfumer Laura Tonatto.

Enhanced Amenities

A complimentary backpack filled with a golf cap, bottle of water, Evian water atomizer, a moist towelette packet, and, on select itineraries, a beach towel is offered to Royal, Grand and Owner's Suite guests heading ashore. The butler will prepare a scented bath with flameless votive candles, rose petals, and relaxing lavender-scented Elemis products upon request of Silver, Royal, Grand, and Owner’s Suite guests. Complimentary laundry service is now extended to Silver Suite guests as well as Royal, Grand and Owner's Suite guests.

Extraordinary Incentives

Up to 60% savings -- plus free roundtrip air packages that include transfers between airport and pier on the day of embarkation and disembarkation -- is available for a limited time on select 2011 voyages.

In keeping with the company's commitment to promote the use of environmentally responsible products, the brochure is printed on paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The brochure displays the FSC's "Mixed Sources" label, certifying the paper comes from well-managed forests, controlled sources and/or recycled material.

For a complimentary copy of the 2011 Voyages brochure, visit www.silversea.com and click on the [BROCHURE REQUEST] link or call toll-free (877) 215-9986.

Silversea Cruises is recognized as an innovator in the luxury segment, offering guests large-ship amenities aboard its intimate, all-suite vessels: Silver Cloud, Silver Wind, Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper -- and launching in December, Silver Spirit -- all designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. With the addition of the regal expedition ship Prince Albert II, the company's itineraries encompass all seven continents.
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Millions of Brochures Published Describing MSC Cruises 2009/10 Itineraries

MSC Cruises just announced the deployment of their 11 ships for 2009-2010. Highlights include the introduction of the MSC Splendida arriving in July 2009 and the MSC Magnifica in March 2010.

MSC Cruises will be offer 136 different itineraries including new New England/Canada Cruises from NY, cruises from Brazil, in additional to an extensive European deployment.

The new brochure has just been released covering these cruises. In total MSC Cruises publishes 2 million brochures annually, in various languages and some with destination specific.