 |  | | Issue 446 | 14 May 2009 |
| | Hi Cruisers,
I might not be writing this next week as we'll be in Broome getting ready to depart on our Private Kimberley charter but I will have onboard internet access and will send an update live from the ship!
HOT offer just in! Honolulu to Sydney 18 night package $2449.00! - click here
On SALE! Discover Hong Kong with Costa cruises. Whichever Costa Fly-Cruise holiday you choose, you’ll have the opportunity to sample Hong Kong’s lively culture of unrivalled shopping, superb dining and unique blends of Eastern and Western heritage, matched by spectacular harbour vistas and the rural splendour of mountains, beaches and outlying Islands. Throw in visits to ports in the Philippines, Borneo, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan & Taiwan, and you have an adventure that’s only available on a Costa Cruise. Click here to view all our Costa packages.
Disneyland and Costa Classica. Our fabulous 18-night package departs on 19th December 2009, you’ll be spending one night pre-cruise at the Marco Polo Hotel in Hong Kong, 15 nights cruise accommodation and two nights post-cruise at the Disney Hollywood Hotel in Hong Kong. This offer also includes your return airfares with Virgin Atlantic, a two day pass to Hong Kong Disneyland plus a Peak Tram Pass whilst in Hong Kong. Priced from just $3,949 and there’s also flight upgrades available from just $899! This is sure to sell out fast! Click here for details
16-night cruise package from only $2,899.00 cruising from Hong Kong with Costa Cruises. This package includes return flights with Virgin Atlantic, one night pre-cruise and one night post-cruise at the Marco Polo Hotel in Hong Kong. You’ll also receive a Peak Tram Pass whilst in Hong Kong plus 14 nights on board Costa Classica as she cruises to the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei Singapore, Vietnam, China and Hong Kong. Departing on the 24 October and 7 November 2009, this is a great offer not to be missed. Best of all, kids cruise for free! Click here for more information
Take a bargain break to Hong Kong - packages include return flights with Virgin Atlantic, up to 3 nights in Hong Kong & a free Peak Tram Pass!
17 night Asian Magical Journey – 21 Nov 2009, from $2,794.00 - Click here
17 night Christmas Holiday with Costa – 19 Dec 2009, from $3,799.00 Click here
19 night package Costa & Banyan Tree Sanya - 19 Dec 2009, from $5,449.00 Click here
16 night package COSTA SPECIAL! Fly/Cruise - 5 Jun 2009 from $2,249.00 Click here
15 night package Land of Smiles - 24 Oct & 7 Nov 2009 from $2,499.00 Click here
16 night Serenity of the Orient– 21 Nov 2009, from $2,449.00 - Click here
West Africa Adventure! Cruise from Rome to Cape Town on this 32 night cruise onboard Ocean Princess. Visit the exotic shores of Italy, Spain, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Namibia and South Africa. Departing 20 Oct 2010, prices start from $7,849.00 per person and includes your onboard meals. A great way to be immerse in the rich West African culture. Click here for more information
We've got a special deal that will be of great interest to our Japanese clients; Tokyo to Sydney on Queen Mary II! Of course if you have friends and family in Japan, you can go much earlier however, our package departs Australia on the 17th of February 2010 and arrives Tokyo airport on the 18th. You'll spend that night at the famous Peninsula Tokyo which is located in the Ginza district. Philippa and I stayed there earlier this year and I have to tell you, it was fantastic, one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at! On the 19th you'll board QM2 for a 17 night cruise to Sydney visiting Guam, Rabaul, Whitsunday Islands, Auckland, Bay of Islands and an overnight in Sydney! Our 18 night package starts from $5899.00 and if you buy an oceanview, we'll upgrade you to a balcony! Click here for details.
Speaking of QM2, our African private safari is selling like hot cakes so if it's something you're thinking about, dont wait too long as once it's sold, it's sold! Click here for details
FREE Cabin upgrades on Queen Mary 2 voyages. Select from a number of exclusive packages on board the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. Stay 1 night at the Ritz Hotel London + Return Airfares + FREE Singapore stopover & 1 night at Raffles Hotel Singapore with these packages:
11 night package Northern Discovery – 6 May 2010 from $5,999.00 Click here
13 night package Land of the Midnight Sun – 14 Jun 2010 from $6,999.00 Click here
16 night package Norwegian Odyssey - 14 Aug 2010 from $6,599.00 Click here
15 night package Mediterranean Medley – 19 Sep 2010 from $7,649.00 Click here
Or stay 1 night at the Doubletree Guest Suites in New York + Return Airfare:
10 night package Autumn Escape – 3 Sep 2010 from $4,999.00 Click here
12 night package Caribbean Delights – 8 Dec 2010 from $4,449.00 Click here
16 night package Festive Caribbean – 19 Dec 2010 from $7,999.00 Click here
Blockbuster Sale! Save $1,250 when you book the Seattle & Sawyer Glacier package and cruise with Norwegian Star from Seattle to Canada and Alaska. This 9 night package starts from just $3,199.00, including return airfare, 7 nights cruise accommodation and 2 nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Seattle. But you must be quick as this cruise departs very soon - 23 & 30 May 2009. Call us today to make a reservation! Click here for more information
Great deals with Viking River Cruises and Austrian Airlines
Save $400 11 night package Cities of Lights - 3 Jul '09 from $5,349 Click here
Save $400 11 night package Prague to Paris - 10 Jul '09 from $5,349 Click here
Save $900 13 night package St.Petersburg to Moscow-29 Sep '09 from $6,499 Click here
Save $850 15 night package Russian Rhapsody - 11 Aug 2009 from $6,349 Click here
Save up to $900 and see the best of St. Petersburg to Moscow with Viking River Cruises. Prices starting from $6,499.00 for this exclusive offer and you will be spending 12 nights on board Viking Kirov and discover the two sides to Russia: her great cities Moscow and St. Petersburg, and ancient villages like Yaroslavl, Uglich and Goritzy. This package also includes your return economy class airfare with Austrian Airlines and 1 night at the Novotel St. Petersburg, Russia (breakfast included). Click here for more information
$100 Onboard Credit with P&O Cruises - 16 night cruise on Pacific Sun from only $1,549.00. Departing from Fremantle, this enticing cruise explores the beautiful west coast of Australia as well as visiting exotic ports like Semarang, Bali, Lombok, Indonesia and Komodo Islands in Asia, then Broome and Geraldton before returning to Fremantle. Enjoy Pacific Sun’s many endless choices such as รก la carte dining, dazzling entertainment and an array of fun activities. Departing 4 January 2010, this is a great way to start the New Year. Other departure dates available. Click here for more information
Discover the Reef on Rhapsody for only $1,099. Prices have dropped for this 10 night cruise and you save up to $400, departing 1 Dec 2009. Starting in Sydney, you will first visit Airlie Beach, then cruise to Cairns which is classified as the international gateway to tropical North Queensland. Your next stop is Port Douglas; the closest town to the Great Barrier Reef and as you cruise away from the coast you will get to enjoy a mid-ocean interlude as you anchor at Willis Island in the Coral Sea, an unforgettable array of protected seabirds and native wildlife. Your last port of call is Brisbane which offers a cosmopolitan mix of shopping, dining, history and much more. After 10 days of bliss you will return to Sydney where you can enjoy its many magnificent beaches and much more. Click here for more
Keep Cruising,
Brett & the ecruising team
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|  | Flower of Asia  | | $100 onboard credit! Quad Special, 16 nights with Pacific Sun from Fremantle departing Dec 2009 & Jan, Feb 2010 | From
$1,549.00 |  | Serenity of the Orient | | 16 night package with Classica including return air, 2 nights in Hong Kong plus more! Departs Nov 2009 | From
$2,449.00 |  | Land of Smiles Fly/Cruise | | On Sale! 15 night package with Costa Classica. Includes return airfare, grats & more. Departing Oct & Nov 2009 | From
$2,499.00 |  | Asian Magical Journey | | Disneyland Hong Kong Special! 17 night package with Classica, return air & much more. Departs Nov 2009 | From
$2,749.00 |  | Asian Delicacy & Elegance | | On Sale! 16 night package with Classica including return air, 2 nights in Hong Kong & more. Departs Oct & Nov 2009 | From
$2,899.00 |  | Costa Classica & Banyan Tree | | Amazing 20 night Asia package departing May 2009. Includes return air plus 3 nights at Banyan Tree Sanya! | From
$2,899.00 |  | Marvels of the Orient | | 16 night package with Classica. Includes air plus 2 nights in Hong Kong. Departing Nov 2009 to Nov 2010 | From
$3,049.00 |  | The Orient & Disneyland | | 17 night cruise package with Classica & Hong Kong Disneyland! Departing Nov 2009 to Nov 2010 | From
$3,249.00 |  | Family Holiday | | Kids Cruise Free! 18 night special family package with Classica & Hong Kong Disneyland. Departing Dec 2009 | From
$3,949.00 |  | Discover the Reef | | Prices Slashed! 10 nights with Rhapsody along the east coast of Australia. Departs Nov, Dec 2009 & Apr 2010 | From
$1,099.00 |  | New Zealand Cruising | | $100 Onboard Credit! 13 nights with Dawn Princess, Melbourne return. Departs Dec 2009 & Jan, Feb 2010 | From
$1,999.00 |  | Sydney to Perth | | Brand new rates! 17 night cruise on board Rhapsody of the Seas. Departing Oct 2009 | From
$2,599.00 |  | Coast to Coast | | Price Drop! Perth to Sydney, 18 nights on board Rhapsody of the Seas. Departs Nov 2009 | From
$2,999.00 |  | Fiji & Vanuatu | | Up to 50% off & $150 onboard credit! 13 nights on board Dawn Princess. Departs May 2010 | From
$2,199.00 |  | Hawaiian Rhapsody | | Now that's cheap! Honolulu to Sydney, 18 night package with Rhapsody of the Seas. Departing Sep 2009 | From
$2,449.00 |  | Vancouver & Hawaii | | Fire & Ice with Rhapsody! 16 night package including 2 nights in both cities & return air. Departing Sep 2009 | From
$4,249.00 |  | New York & Bermuda Beaches | | On Sale! 9 night package with Norwegian Dawn including return air & 2 nights in New York. Departs May 2009 | From
$3,299.00 |  | Autumn Escape | | FREE UPGRADE Available. 10 night New York Roundtrip package with QM2 including air. Departing Sep 2010 | From
$4,999.00 |  | Adventure to Sawyer Glacier | | 8 night round trip with Norwegian Star including airfare & a night in Seattle. Departing from Jul to Sep 2009 | From
$2,199.00 |  | Alaskan Glory | | An Alaskan week! 10 night package on Coral Princess including air & a night in Anchorage. Departing Jun 2009 | From
$2,799.00 |  | Los Angeles to Sydney | | $200 Onboard Credit! 23 night package with Dawn Princess including air & a night in L.A. Departing Aug 2010 | From
$4,949.00 |  | Sydney to Dubai | | $200 Onboard Credit! 25 night package on board Dawn Princess including air & a night in Dubai. Departs May 2010 | From
$5,999.00 |  | New York to Sydney | | $200 Credit! 40 night package with Dawn Princess including air & a night in New York. Departs Jul 2010 | From
$8,499.00 |  | QM2 African Safari | | Sydney to Cape Town with QM2 plus African Safari by Private Jet. Departing Mar 2010 | From
$11,399.00 |  | Tokyo to Sydney with QM2 | | 5-Star 18 night package with QM2 including airfare & a night at the Peninsula, Tokyo. Departs 19 Feb 2010 | From
$5,899.00 |  | 2009 Western Med | | 8 night package with Celebrity Century including air & a night in Barcelona. Departing from Sep to Nov 2009 | From
$3,449.00 |  | British Isles & Northern Europe | | 17 night package from Southampton with Norwegian Jade. Includes air & 2 nights in London. Departing 31 May 2009 | From
$4,199.00 |  | Constellation Norway | | 9 night Amsterdam Return package with Celebrity Constellation. Departing 9 May 2010 | From
$3,899.00 |  | Constellation Europe | | 10 night Amsterdam to Barcelona package with Constellation. Departing 3 Sep 2010 | From
$4,199.00 |  | Northern Europe | | 14 night Amsterdam Return package with Constellation. Departing from May to Aug 2010 | From
$5,399.00 |  | Berlin to Prague | | Amazing 11 night package with Viking River Cruises including return airfare. Departing May to Oct 2009 | From
$4,699.00 |  | Cities of Light | | Paris to Prague with Viking! 11 night package including return airfare. Departing May to Oct 2009 | From
$5,349.00 |  | 2009 Russian Rhapsody | | St. Petersburg to Moscow. 15 night package with Viking including airfare. Departing Aug & Sep 2009 | From
$6,349.00 |  | St. Petersburg to Moscow | | 13 night package including airfare & a night in St. Petersburg. Departing between Jun & Sep 2009 | From
$6,499.00 | |  | Don't forget to check www.ecruising.travel for the best deals or call us on 1300 369 848 for more information on any of these cruises! |
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| Costa takes "Middle East Leading Cruise Company"
| Costa Cruises was recently recognized for its outstanding performance and contributions to the Middle East cruise industry, as travel industry professionals at the World Travel Awards 2009, named the company as the region’s leading cruise line.
| |  | Tourism Australia’s funding unchanged
| The decision to maintain Tourism Australia funding in the federal budget announced by Treasurer Wayne Swan in Canberra last night has been welcomed by peak industry body, the Tourism & Transport Forum.
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| Don't forget to check www.ecruising.travel for the best deals or call us on 1300 369 848 for more information on any of these cruises! |
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| Brett Dudley - Editor
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