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| | Hi Cruisers,
Brett’s away in Italy this week at an event which Costa Cruises is hoping will be a guinness record event whereby two Costa ships will be christened together. On Friday, June 5 the Costa Pacifica and Costa Luminosa will be moored in the Port of Genoa at Ponte Andrea Doria Dock. For the new Costa Pacifica video on ECTV, click here.
On 22 May, our long awaited Orion charter ‘Voyage of Discovery' took place arriving back into Darwin on 1 June. All the comments back have been that it was a fabulous trip! But I’ll say no more for when Brett’s back in the office he will share all the exciting events which took place over the 11 nights. Here’s a sneak preview of the ecruising.travel flag sailing across the ocean, click to view...
HOT DEAL – Hawaii with Rhapsody of the Seas! Departing 30 Sep 2009 from Honolulu to Sydney for 17 nights, prices start from only $1,699.00. Spend your first night on board the ship whilst in Honolulu then visit breathtaking islands in Tahiti. First is Papeete then cruise to Moorea and Raiatea and lastly Bora Bora, before crossing the International Dateline and heading back to Sydney. Click here for more
Azamara on Sale! Which is great news if you're after affordable 5 Star luxury cruising because Azamara has slashed prices on selected August to December 2009 Med sailings - Save up to $1,400 per person! Now you can buy a Veranda at Oceanview pricing if you book before 30 June 2009. From $4,849.00 spend 15 nights in the Med including one night pre-cruise at the Rivoli Ramblas in Barcelona, 14 nights on board Azamara Journey, return economy air with Singapore Airlines, all meals on board yet you also receive one night of complimentary specialty dining. Departing 27 Sep 2009, your cruise will take you along the Mediterranean coast visiting 11 dazzling ports. Click here for more
LAST MINUTE! We have just received two fantastic last minute rates for Norwegian Cruise Lines’ New York round trips. Hurry as this offer expires 10 June 2009! The first is an 8 night package for only $2,399.00 which includes your return economy airfare with United Airlines, a night at the Doubletree Guest Suites in New York and Port/Govt taxes, departing from Sydney on 6, 13, 20 and 27 Sept 2009. Click here for more
Or, save up to $1000 per person when you choose to spend 11 nights on the Historical cruise visiting Boston, Halifax, Quebec City, Charlottetown, Sydney (Nova Scotia). This 11 night package includes your return economy airfare with United Airlines and Port/Govt taxes plus a night at the Doubletree Guest Suites in New York for only $2,499. Departing 20 Oct 2009, act now to take advantage of this great offer! Click here
RED HOT OFFER - Save up to $950! We’ve put together an 11 night Explore Quebec package on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas departing from Cape Liberty Cruise Port in New Jersey. Starting from just $3,099.00, this package includes return airfares with United Airlines, 2 nights at the Doubletree Guest Suites in New York and 9 nights cruise accommodation. Selected departure dates in September and Oct 2009. As you can imagine spaces are limited, so get in quick! Book by 10 June 2009. Click here
Receive up to $100 on board credit & FREE Upgrades! Our brand new 13 night 2010 New Zealand Escape cruise with Sun Princess from Sydney starts at just $2,049.00. Departing 13 Oct 2010, call us today to enquire about the upgrade available. Click here
To view all new Sun Princess 2010 New Zealand voyages, click here.
Prepare to embark upon the remarkable - NCL unveils Norwegian Epic. It all began with Freestyle Cruising – where NCL reinvented the way people cruise by giving them the freedom to do whatever. NCL’s incredible Norwegian Epic reinvents cruising once again. Experience the many exciting, new entertainment options and amazing nightlife, including the first true ice bar at sea. Norwegian Epic also has some of the most innovative and flexible accommodations ever. Add 17 different dining options and you’ll see why this is Freestyle Cruising on a truly grand scale.
HOT off the press are Norwegian Epic’s maiden voyages. Prices start from only $3,599.00 for a 9 night package with various departure dates between July and Dec 2010. You’ll spend 7 nights cruising to the Caribbean, 2 night accommodation at the Mandarin Oriental in Miami and return airfares from Sydney or Melbourne with United Airlines. The onboard entertainment and accommodation will blow you away. Click here to view them all
Just in - Red Hot new Alaska voyages with Princess which we've packaged with a list of goodies for you!
My pick is the Anchorage to Vancouver package departing on selected dates from May to September 2010. You will spend 1 night pre-cruise at the Hilton Hotel in Anchorage, 7 nights cruise accommodation onboard Diamond Princess, 3 nights post-cruise at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver , 2 days & 1 night RedLeaf service onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, and 1 night post-train accommodation at the Fairmont Palliser in Calgary. On board the Rocky Mountaineer you will also receive 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. This 18 night package starts from an amazing $6,849.00 per person and it also includes return economy class airfares with Qantas from Sydney. Click here for more
Our 18 night Coast to Coast package from Perth to Sydney is still excellent value; starting at $2,999.00 you will save up to $500 per person. It includes your one-way economy airfare from Sydney and 18 nights cruise accommodation on board Rhapsody of the Seas, Port/Govt taxes and onboard gratuities included. Departing 3 November 2009 this is a perfect summer holiday cruise! Click here for more
Discover the beautiful Reef with Rhapsody. Departing 1 December 2009 for 10 nights, you will cruise from Sydney to Airlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island, and Brisbane. Prices start from only $1,099.00 and include onboard meals, gratuities and great entertainment. Perfect bliss! Click here for more
16 nights cruising the South Pacific – DECISIONS! DECISIONS! Pacific Jewel will have you dazzled with choices as your cruise to seven ports departing on 6 September 2010. Sail out of Sydney and for two days unwind at sea before reaching Norfolk Island, there’s a day each at Vava’u and Nuku’alofa in Tonga, then Dravuni Island, Suva and Port Denarau in Fiji, another day in Noumea for some chic French shopping, then two final days relaxing on the way back to Sydney. All onboard dining and entertainment is included in the price that starts from just $2,949.00. Plus receive $100 per person onboard credit. Click here
17 night Asian Magical Journey – 21 Nov 2009, from $2,749.00 - 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
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 Keep Cruising,
Lavinia & the ecruising team
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|  | Epic Maiden Voyage  | | 9 night Miami roundtrip package with Norwegian Epic. Includes air & 2 nights in Miami. Departs Jul 2010 | From
$4,549.00 |  | 2010 Epic East Caribbean | | 9 night Miami roundtrip package with Norwegian Epic. Includes air & 2 nights in Miami. Departs Jul to Dec 2010 | From
$3,449.00 |  | 2010 Epic West Caribbean | | 9 night Miami roundtrip package including 2 nights in Miami & return air. Departs between Jul 2010 & Apr 2011 | From
$3,599.00 |  | Epic Caribbean Bliss | | Deluxe 15 night package with Epic. Includes return air & a night in Miami. Departing between Jul 2010 & Apr 2011 | From
$4,199.00 |  | Golden Glaciers | | 9 night Seattle roundtrip package with Golden Princess including air & 2 nights in Seattle. May to Sep 2010 | From
$3,299.00 |  | Alaska's Sea Princess | | 11 night package with Sea Princess from San Francisco. Includes air & a night in San Fran. May, Jul, Aug, Sep 2010 | From
$3,699.00 |  | Intimate Alaska | | 11 night package from San Francisco including air and a night in San Fran. Departing Aug 2010 | From
$3,849.00 |  | Alaskan Connoisseur | | 15 night roundtrip package with Royal Princess from Seattle including air & a night in Seattle. May to Aug 2010 | From
$5,099.00 |  | Diamond Mountaineer | | 13 night package with Diamond Princess & Rocky Mountaineer including air. May to September 2010 | From
$6,849.00 |  | Alaskan Beauty | | 13 night package with Coral Princess & Rocky Mountaineer including air. Departs between May & September 2010 | From
$6,999.00 |  | Alaskan Rail & Sail | | 13 night package with Diamond Princess & Rocky Mountaineer including air. May to September 2010 | From
$6,899.00 |  | Alaskan Rail, Sail & Explore | | 13 night package with Coral Princess & Rocky Mountaineer including air. Departs between May & Sep 2010 | From
$6,899.00 |  | Australian Discovery | | Great Saving! 10 night cruise with Rhapsody up the east coast of Australia. Departing in Nov, Dec 2009 & Apr 2010 | From
$1,099.00 |  | 2010 New Zealand Escape | | $100 Free Onboard Credit & Upgrades! 13 night roundtrip with Sun Princess departing Oct 2010 | From
$2,049.00 |  | Coast to Coast | | Perth to Sydney with Rhapsody. 18 night cruise including air from Sydney and gratuities! Departs Nov 2009 | From
$2,999.00 |  | Uniquely New Zealand | | $150 Free Onboard Credit! 21 nights with Pacific Dawn from Brisbane. Departing Nov 2010 | From
$3,799.00 |  | Around Australia | | $300 Free Onboard Credit & up to 50% off! 28 night circumnavigation with Sun Princess. Departs Oct 2009 | From
$3,899.00 |  | Roundtrip New York | | On Sale! 8 night New England package with Norwegian Dawn including air & a night in NY. Departing Sep 2009 | From
$2,399.00 |  | Historical Cruising | | On Sale! 11 night Norwegian Jewel package with a night in New York, airfare & grats. Departing Sep & Oct 2009 | From
$2,499.00 |  | Explore Quebec | | On Sale! 11 night package with Explorer of the Seas including 2 nights in New York & air. Sep & Oct 2009 | From
$3,099.00 |  | Journey to Miami | | Veranda Sale! 5 Star, 14 night cruise with Azamara Journey from Barcelona. Departing Dec 2009 | From
$2,299.00 |  | Ancient Empires II | | Veranda Sale! 15 night package, Athens to Rome with Azamara Quest including air. Departing Oct 2009 | From
$4,249.00 |  | Ancient Empires | | Veranda Sale! 15 night package with Azamara Quest including air & a night in Rome. Departing Oct & Nov 2009 | From
$4,399.00 |  | Copenhagen to Barcelona | | Veranda Sale! Western Med with Journey inclduing air & a night in Copenhagen. Departs Aug 2009 | From
$4,649.00 |  | Mediterranean with Journey | Veranda Sale! 15 night package from Barcelona to Athens with air & a night in Barcelona. Departs Sep 2009
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$4,849.00 |  | Athens to Rome | | Veranda Sale! 15 night package, Holy Land Cruising with Azamara Journey including air. Departing Oct & Nov 2009 | From
$4,899.00 |  | Rome to Athens | | Veranda Sale! Discover the Holy Lands, 15 night package with air & a night in Rome. Departing Oct 2009 | From
$4,999.00 |  | 2010 Pacific Escapade | | $75 FREE upgrades & Onboard Credit. 8 night package with Pacific Sun. Departing Aug 2010 | From
$1,399.00 |  | Hawaiian Rhapsody | | Honolulu to Sydney, 17 nights with Rhapsody of the Seas including onboard gratuites. Departing Sep 2009 | From
$1,699.00 |  | 2010 Pacific Horizons | | $100 Onboard Credit & FREE Upgrades. 10 nights on Pacific Sun from Newcastle. Departs Sep & Oct 2010 | From
$1,799.00 |  | Splendours of the Pacific | | $100 Free Onboard Credit! 11 nights with Pacific Dawn from Brisbane. Departing May 24 Jul 2010 | From
$1,949.00 |  | New Year Noumea | | $100 Free Onboard Credit! 10 night cruise with Pacific Jewel departing Jan 2011 | From
$2,249.00 |  | Discover Indonesia | | 16 nights Fremantle return on board Pacific Sun cruising to the Komodo Islands & more! Departs Jan 2010 | From
$2,299.00 |  | Serenity of the Orient | | On Sale! 16 night package with Classica including air & 2 nights in Hong Kong plus more. Departs Nov 2009 | From
$2,449.00 |  | Asian Magical Journey | | Disneyland Hong Kong Special! 17 night package with Classica plus kids cruise FREE. Departs Nov 2009 | From
$2,749.00 |  | The Flowers of Asia | | $100 FREE Onboard Credit. 16 night cruise from Fremantle with Pacific Sun. Departing from Nov 2010 to Feb 2011 | From
$2,799.00 |  | Asian Delicacy & Elegance | | On Sale! 16 night package with Classica including air & 2 nights in Hong Kong. Departing both Oct & Nov 2009 | From
$2,899.00 |  | Asian Delights & Banyan Tree | | 20 night Shanghai to Singapore package with Romantica & 3 nights at Banyan Tree Bintan. Departing Oct 2010 | From
$3,799.00 |  | Family Holiday with Costa | | 18 night special family package with Classica. Hong Kong roundtrip with air & 2 nights at Disney. Departing Dec 2009 | From
$3,949.00 | |  | 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 Luminosa & Pacific godmothers named | Olympic fencing champion Valentina Vezzali and Israel's leading international singer Noa will be the godmothers of the Costa Luminosa and Pacifica, which will be christened together on Friday, June 5 in Genoa at an extraordinary Guinness record breaking event.
| |  | NCL Norwegian Epic bookings break records
| NCL saw demand for its largest ever vessel Norwegian Epic skyrocket in the first week that the ship's itineraries went on sale to the public. Epic's first week of bookings far exceeded opening week sales for the company's last two new ships: Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem.
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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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