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Thursday, May 7, 2009

445: New Safari Package + This week's deals from ecruising.travel


Issue 445 | 7 May 2009

Hi Cruisers,

Our private Orion Charter is only two weeks away and I'm really looking forward to it. Two years in the making, with a lot of effort going into it, is going to make for a great time. If you're joining us, Philippa and I are looking forward to spending 10 nights with you and if you're not, we still have 3 suites left, it's not too late!

As you know our 25 night QM2 and Private African Safari package has been on wait list for about 6 weeks. During this time I've been working hard on opening up more spaces as we have a huge wait list! Good news is I've managed to secure another 5 star Game Lodge in Krueger National Park in close proximity to our current lodges. The other big news is we have chartered a Private Jet to fly all 140 of us from Cape Town to Nelspruit - Livingston and Johannesburg. This will enhance our trip immensely, we'll even have our own check in at each airport not to mention we can fly directly into each airport rather than via other airports giving us more time for Safari, it's going to be awesome! We have emailed all the people on wait list and have now cleared that. The long and the short of it is we have 20 Spaces Available and it's first in. Once these places are filled there will be no more spaces. Philippa and I would love you to join us as it's going to be a fantastic experience.

The cruise departs Sydney 8 Mar 2010 and you will spend 17 days with QM2 bound for Cape Town. Philippa and I along with some of the ecruising staff will be on board to host dinners and answer any questions you have whilst on board QM2. I won't go through all the inclusions, but you can read those online. I will tell you though, if you buy an Outside cabin on QM2 you'll get a Balcony! We are also including a stopover in Singapore at the Fairmont Hotel just to finish it off! Prices start at only $11,399 including return economy air fares (Business Class up grade is $4499.00) from Johannesburg to Australia, we are flying Singapore Airlines and for those that live in Sydney we are flying on the A380, what a way to finish! I know some of you like to travel independently and may think a group of 140 is too much, but to be honest, the only place you'll see the other 140 of us will be on the private jet and during some of the tours. The Safari camps are close to each other, but the maximum is 40 per camp with some of them only holding 14. So, if you have a small group, it would be perfect! Let us know if you do as we have not allocated camps yet. Click here for details

Queen Elizabeth’s 14 night Iberian Discovery is an exciting adventure departing 1 Dec 2010, visiting Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands. As you near Vigo, anticipate reaching the end point of many a great pilgrimage at Santiago de Compostela, with its awesome twin-spired cathedral. Lisbon is no stranger to famed navigators, nor Cadiz at the heart of ancient and Moorish trade routes. Further South in Las Palmas, admire the attractive Casa Colón, where Columbus reputedly stayed before reaching the New World in 1492. After pausing to bask on Tenerife’s black sand beaches, imagine Columbus’ historic voyage at the Naval Museum. Prices start from $5,699.00 and include your return Qantas airfare, a night at the Ritz Hotel, plus FREE Upgrades are available. Click here for more

Royal Caribbean WOW SALE! Only 24 hours left to receive US$200 on board credit per cabin when you book a Rhapsody of the Seas Australian cruise by 5pm Friday 8 May 2009. For the full list of applicable cruises, click here.

Coast to Coast with Rhapsody of the Seas is one of the best itineraries and you have the chance to experience some of the most unique and beautiful landscapes of southern Australia and New Zealand. Departing in Spring on 3 November 2009 for 18 nights, you will cruise from Perth heading south visiting Bunbury, Albany, Adelaide and Melbourne before arriving in Tasmania and visiting Burnie and one of the most picturesque capital cities Hobart. On the 13th day of your cruise you arrive in New Zealand where for the next 4 cruise days you’ll see the beauty of Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington before heading back to sea and on the 19th day you cruise into the beautiful glistening harbors of Sydney. Prices start from $3,499 and include US$200 onboard credit, your one-way flight from Sydney, onboard meals, gratuities and entertainment. Click here for more

Great Hawaiian cruise from Sydney to Honolulu with Sun Princess. If a relaxing cruise to the gorgeous islands of Tonga, Cook Islands and Tahiti is your style, then our 19 night Hawaiian Grandeur is the perfect holiday for you and prices start from just $2,949.00. Departing Sydney on 12 September 2009, you'll cruise to Honolulu via spectacular islands for 18 nights and enjoy some of the on board indulgences like the Poolside hamburger grill and ice cream bar before you disembark and spend 1 night at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio hotel then fly home with Qantas. We've also included your Honolulu transfers and all onboard gratuities and port/govt taxes are included. Click here for more

Up to US$500 Free Onboard Credit with Oceania cruises. With prices from $7,099 spend 19 nights this summer with Oceania Cruises onboard Nautica and cruise from Singapore to Sydney via Semarang, Bali and Komodo in Indonesia before you reach the north coast of Australia and visit Darwin, Thursday Island and the Great Barrier Reef. Spend New Year Eve sailing towards Cairns, then for the next 7 days you will sail to Townsville, Whitsunday Island, the Great Barrier Reef and Brisbane before sailing into the Sydney harbour. Departing on 20 Dec 2009, your holiday price also includes One-way economy class airfare with Singapore Airlines, 1 night pre-cruise at the Fairmont, Singapore and onboard meals. Hurry this offer ends 1 June. Click here for more

SAVE UP TO 70% on this 11 night package on board Oceania Insignia. Visit the historic places of the Mediterranean region. Your cruise starts in Barcelona, then visit Provence, Monte Carlo, Florence, Rome, Amalfi, Taormina, Valletta and Santorini before you arrive at your final port of call Athens. Prices start from $4,799.00 including your return economy class airfare with Singapore Airlines, 10 nights cruise accommodation on board Oceania Insignia and 1 Night pre-cruise hotel accommodation at the Rivoli Ramblas, Barcelona. This offer ends 31 May. Click here for more

Save up to $1150 with this new air deal to see the Best of the Baltic, but be quick as this offer ends 11 May. Prices starting from only $4,249.00 spend 10 nights on board Emerald Princess cruising from Copenhagen you will visit Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg where you will stay overnight onboard the ship, then continue the journey to Tallinn, Gdansk and Oslo. This package also includes your Return economy class airfare with Thai Airways and 1 night pre-cruise at The Grand Hotel, Copenhagen. Click here for more

NEW Star Cruises 2010 departures on board SuperStar Virgo. We have just released new departures from Jan to March 2010 for the following itineraries:

5 Night Pearls of the Orient from Singapore and save up to 35% with prices starting from $1,849.00. Includes return economy class airfare with Singapore Airlines from selected capital cities, 3 nights on board SuperStar Virgo and 1 pre-cruise and 1 post-cruise at The Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore. Click here for more

7 Night Pearls of the Orient from Singapore for only $2,199.00 it includes 5 nights onboard SuperStar Virgo, 1 pre-cruise and 1 post-cruise at The Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore and return economy class airfare with Singapore Airlines from selected capital cities. Click here for more

This week's Costa Specials from around the World!
7 night Mediterranean Magic - Jun to Nov 2009, now from $749.00! - Book Online
8 night Arabian Nights - Mar to May 2010, from $3,449 - Click here
10 night fly/cruise Banyan Tree Sanya Special, Last Minute from $3399 - Click here
12 night European Cocktail - April to September 2010, from $3,849 - Click here
18 night Oriental Jewels - May & Jun 2009 with Classica, from $2599 - Click here

Keep Cruising,
Brett & the ecruising team

Time stays long enough for anyone who will use it.

Leonardo da Vinci




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Discover the Reef
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 10 nights with Rhapsody. Departs 21 Nov, 1 Dec 2009 & 2 Apr 2010 From
$1,449.00
Tasmania on Rhapsody
US$100 FREE Onboard Credit! 8 night cruise to Tasmania with Rhapsody. Departs 18 Feb 2010 From
$1,499.00
Queensland Explorer
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 10 nights with Rhapsody. Departs 11 Dec 2009 From
$1,649.00
Kiwi Discovery
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 14 nights with Rhapsody. Departs 21 Jan & 4 Feb 2010 From
$2,699.00
Traverse the Tasman
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 17 nights with Rhapsody. Departs 21 Dec 2009 From
$3,149.00
Hawaii to Sydney
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 19 night package with Rhapsody of the Seas. Departs 30 Sep 2009 From
$3,299.00
Australia Coast to Coast
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 18 nights with Rhapsody of the Seas. Departs 3 Nov 2009 From
$3,499.00
Perth to Sydney via NZ
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 18 nights with Rhapsody of the Seas. Departs 15 Mar 2010 From
$3,499.00
Hawaiian Voyage
US$200 FREE Onboard Credit! 18 night package from Sydney to Honolulu. Departs 12 Apr 2010 From
$4,149.00
Rail, Sail & Explore
US$200 FREE onboard credit! Discover Australia and the Indian Pacific. Departing 17 Oct 2009 From
$5,299.00

West Africa Adventure
Rome to Cape Town with Ocean Princess. 32 night cruise only. Departs Oct 2010 From
$7,849.00
Africa Fantastic Discovery
25 night cruise from Rome to Cape Town on board Ocean Princess. Departs 27 Oct 2010 From
$6,999.00
QM2 African Safari
Sydney to Cape Town with QM2 plus African Safari by Private Jet - Ecruising Exclusive! Departs Mar 2010 From
$11,399.00

Hawaiian Grandeur
19 night package, Sydney to Honolulu with Sun Princess. Includes air & a night in Honolulu. Departs Sep 2009 From
$2,949.00
Hawaiian Solstice
18 night package, Honolulu to Sydney with Sun Princess including a night in Hawaii & airfare. Departs Sep 2009 From
$2,999.00

Grand Norwegian Wonders
GREAT SAVINGS! 21 night New York Roundtrip package with QM2 including air & a night in NY. Departing Jul 2010 From
$7,899.00
Grand Northern Discovery
23 night package with QM2 including a night in the Big Apple and return airfare. Departing Apr 2010 From
$8,349.00

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
Seattle Roundtrip
7 night package with Celebrity Millennium including airfare & 2 nights in Seattle. Departing Sep & Oct 2009 From
$2,399.00
Alaska's Glaciers
8 night Seattle Return package with Rhapsody of the Seas. Departing between Jul & Sep 2009 From
$2,499.00
Alaskan Dreaming
11 night package with Regal Princess! Includes a night in San Francisco & return airfare. Departing Jul 2009 From
$3,299.00

Historical Cruising
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$3,599.00
2009 Classic Canada
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$5,099.00

A Taste of South America
US$500 Free onboard credit! 14 night Insignia package, Rio to Buenos Aires with airfare & more. Departs Feb 2010 From
$5,999.00

Mediterranean Classics
SAVE UP TO 50% on this 11 night package with Insignia. Includes air & a night in Rome. Departing Nov 2009 From
$4,149.00
Best of the Baltic
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$4,249.00
North Sea Splendours
FREE Singapore Stopover! 9 night roundtrip package with Ocean Princess, including air & more. Departs Aug 2010 From
$4,599.00
Historic Reflections
SAVE UP TO 70% 11 night package on board Insignia with airfare & a night in Barcelona Departing Oct 2009 From
$4,799.00
British Isles Roundtrip
FREE Singapore Stopover! 14 night package with Crown Princess. Heaps of extras! Departs Aug 2010 From
$5,349.00
2010 North Cape Fjords
FREE Singapore Stopover! 14 night package with Crown Princess. Departs 5 Jul 2010 From
$5,649.00
2010 Iberian Discovery
FREE UPGRADES Available! 14 night package with Queen Elizabeth. Departing 1 Dec 2010 From
$5,699.00
Athens to Rome
FREE Singapore Stopover! 14 night package with Pacific Princess. Departs selected dates from May to Nov 2010 From
$5,899.00

5 Night Pearls of the Orient
Save up to 35%! 5 night package with SuperStar Virgo from Singapore. Departing Apr 2009 to Mar 2010 From
$1,849.00
7 Night Pearls of the Orient
HUGE savings! 7 night package with SuperStar Virgo from Singapore. Departing Apr 2009 to Mar 2010 From
$2,199.00
Imperial Explorations
US$500 Free Onboard Credit! 17 night cruise package with Nautica, Beijing to Hong Kong. Departs 25 Mar 2010 From
$8,499.00
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