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Some trips are just meant to be more memorable. And this one was.As I planned for Australia and New Zealand, I had it all figured out. A mixture of an amazing cruise on Crystal, land tours hitting spots I’d longed to see and which weren’t included in the cruise itinerary. Big adventure combined with total indulgence. My article on a day of bungee jumping followed by an evening of complete

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Just received word that the $899/person fare for the Oasis of the Seas will be extended until March 8 for the May 15 sailing only! So if you were unable to take advantage yesterday, there's still time!On the other two sailing dates, May 1 and 29, I'm still showing the fare available as well. However, I'm not sure how long they will last, so there *might* still be an opportunity to book on those

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JUST got offered a special, exclusive deal from Royal Caribbean for TODAY ONLY! Until they pull the offer, which will happen at midnight, ET, but could happen before, 3 sailings on the Oasis of the Seas are being offered for just $899/person!This rate is good for the May 1, 15 and 29, 2010 sailings ONLY and only for Inside Category Z Guarantee cabins.But wait! That's not all! In addition, we

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During the pre-inaugural activities aboard the Oasis of the Seas, mention was made of an upcoming feature to help families and friends stay connected aboard. Finally, the service is available!Called Royal Connect, in partnership with DeFi, and using specially modified iPhones which can be rented onboard, cruisers can now electronically view the daily Cruise Compass, instant message friends or

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I just couldn't resist.Alan Wilson of Cruise News Daily reports that French economy minister Chrstine Lagarde has pledged the French government will supply funds to keep the STX Europe ship yard at Saint Nazaire from closing. Due to the lack of orders, especially for cruise ships, the yard is running out of work. Minister Legarde states the yard is too big of employer to let fail.That makes me

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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has today announced a program of reduced single supplements on many of their 2010 sailings! Offering supplements of 30-50% on selected sailings on both the Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner, this represents an exceptional value for solos looking for a relaxed experience on a true luxury line.Regent offers all-inclusive pricing, encompassing gratuities, wine and

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Celebrity is offering up to $300/cabin onboard credit AND 50% reduced deposit for oceanview cabins or above on most sailings to Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, or Panama Canal in 2010!The details are:- Book by January 31, 2010- Oceanview cabin or above- Deposit due at time of booking- New bookings only- Select sailings between February 10, 2010 - December 16, 2010- $50/cabin onboard

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Following up on the promised aid to Haiti, Royal Caribbean has detailed their future plans for relief efforts to the devastated country.Royal Caribbean is partnering with charitable organizations – such as Food for the Poor, Pan American Development Foundation and the Solano Foundation, the company’s foundation in Haiti, to provide additional assistance to the people of Haiti. Royal Caribbean

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As was mentioned before, Norwegian Cruise Lines is offering a series of promotions during this "wave" season. First up was the Epic, now Alaska and Panama Canal sailings are on sale, with up to 6-category upgrade and 50% reduced deposits, along with onboard credit on select sailings!This offer is good through January 31. If you're interested, call or email me at amber@cruiseresource.com!

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Prior to yesterday, Haiti evoked varying thoughts in cruisers. Most would probably equate it with hurricanes over the years. Some who follow the news would immediately think of Papa Doc Duvalier (and Baby Doc) the dictators who are much to blame for even current day Haiti's poverty. But for cruisers on Royal Caribbean, Haiti often evokes very happy memories of a great day at the beach spent

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Earlier this week when I posted the Wave Season specials, I highlighted that solo occupancy cruisers were being offered reduced single supplements on the Epic. Today, NCL makes the offer even better!NCL has not traditionally been a solo-friendly line, with almost entirely 200% supplements fleet-wide, and only a few reduced supplement sailings each year. Starting Monday, January 18, they will

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Once again, cruise wave season is upon us, the time when most bookings for the year are made, and the cruise lines roll out attractive specials to entice you. Below is a FULL list of wave season offers by cruise line! Most of these offers are available through February 4, 2010, though other booking dates may be listed in the specific offers:Azamara Club Cruises: Receive up to $400 in Onboard

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Happy New Year everyone! Hope you had a wonderful holiday season! Sorry for the absence of the blog for a bit, but I was taking a writing holiday.The new year is starting well for singles who have longed to take a historic Cunard Transatlantic crossing. A client found at least one sailing with NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT on the Queen Mary 2! Sailing date I have confirmed is November 10, 2010, with

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Oasis is here! She's arrived at her home port in Ft. Lauderdale, and the first of the preview sailings begin on November 19. This ship will change the face of cruising, and whether you're a large ship fan or small ship lover, if you love cruising, you'll want to know what this means to you, because everyone WILL be talking about her... they already are.On November 20, be sure to watch Good

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Disney Cruise Line today revealed the first set of features for its new Disney Dream, inaugurating in 2011. And in typical Disney style, they're not just playing follow the leader. The new features are innovative and definitely Disney.Gene Sloan of USAToday's CruiseLog has done an excellent job in summarizing the details. There are several articles at CruiseLog's main page, including this

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Huge news for Royal Caribbean today: the Oasis of the Seas was officially delivered this afternoon in Finland. The delivery of a new ship is always a big day for a cruise line, but especially so this time. Brand new ship design, 50% larger than any other cruise ship, many innovative features... we all know the list. Financing was secured, the check cleared, and the ship is now officially

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Have you been reading enviously the reports on the countdown to the Oasis of the Seas inaugural in December? Jealous of those who will be first onboard? Now you can join in the fun two different ways! I have exclusive onboard credits for December 2009 sailings, and there's a contest to win a spot on one of the pre-inaugurals!First off, there's a contest to be one of a very few "civilians"

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Am posting this week's Happy Hour Specials early this week as they're HUGE, especially from Royal Caribbean. A little of everything, and some astonishing prices, even over Thanksgiving!.For example, Enchantment of the Seas' 11-28 8 night Southern Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale starting at $199/person with D2 Balcony at $599/person? Egads! How about an 11 night Mexican Riviera sailing on the

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... Oh wait, that's optional clothing for formal night. Sorry for the confusion.Following the trend in the industry, and truly their own passengers' preferences and actual habits onboard their ships, Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a revised dress code. Beginning with the 2009/2010 New Year's sailings, the evening dress code will consist of Elegant Casual for most sailings, with longer

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Princess and Royal Caribbean this week announced changes to their luggage tag programs in an attempt to streamline the processes. One is likely to be welcomed (or at least be neutral) by cruisers, while the other is definitely a change likely bemoaned as not as passenger friendly.Of course, these are both being touted as "enrichments" and moves toward streamlining the process. Uh huh.First up

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Every year, CLIA (the Cruise Lines International Association, which is the combined marketing/PR arm for the cruise lines, as well as the primary advanced training certification agency for agents), organizes what they call the "Worlds Largest Cruise Night."Many of you may have participated in a traditional cruise night, where a local agent hosts an event, featuring one or several cruise lines,

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If it's October, there must be a WOW sale coming up, and once again Royal Caribbean doesn't disappoint. On October 6 and 7, the fall, 2009 WOW sale will do its best to get you on a cruise!For those unfamiliar with these sales, the essence is that if you book during the sale, you get a 50% reduced deposit and onboard credits up to $200/cabin. This is for new bookings only, for almost all cruises

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AMA Waterways (formerly Amadeus) has announced what they are calling the World's Largest River Cruise Sale. I have to admit, these discounts are the largest I've ever seen from a premium river cruise line!With fares starting at just $949/person for 2009 Christmas Markets cruises, and 2010 fares starting at $1,749/person, including $500/cabin savings, complimentary cabin upgrade and $150/cabin

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Do you know how to turn on your video recorder and press play? Great! Then you're eligible to win a pre-inaugural cruise onboard the hottest new ship on the horizon, Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, with veteran cruise reporter (and all-around great guy) Gene Sloan of USA Today.Royal Caribbean and USA TODAY are joining forces to launch a “Reporter at Sea” contest in search of a talented

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