Princess Cruises 2010

Posted :      Tues, 29 Apr 2009 11:00 pm EST
Author :     Princess Cruises
Category : Press Release | Cruise News

 

 

 

 

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (April 29, 2009) – Two Princess ships will sail to the Caribbean during summer 2010, more than doubling the line’s capacity for the season. Passengers will have the option of five itinerary choices, as well as sailing from New York and Florida.

Caribbean Princess returns to offer the popular nine-day itinerary from New York to Bermuda and the Caribbean, while Emerald Princess will sail on seven-day roundtrip cruises from Fort Lauderdale to the Western and Eastern Caribbean. Together, the two ships will offer 30 departures to the sun-filled islands of the Caribbean.

“We’ve seen increased interest from passengers in sailing to the Caribbean during the summer,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice president.  “So in response, we’ve significantly expanded our program to offer cruisers a choice of sailings and the option of two departure ports.”

Caribbean Princess from New York – Caribbean Princess’ summer season from New York will feature 10 departures between May 2 and July 29, 2010. Eight of the nine-day voyages sail roundtrip on an itinerary that includes Bermuda (West End), St. Thomas, Grand Turk and San Juan. Caribbean Princess will also offer two sailings to St. Maarten, St. Thomas, Grand Turk and San Juan. In addition, the ship sails on a special seven-day Eastern Caribbean & Bermuda sailing from San Juan to New York featuring calls in Bermuda, St. Thomas and Antigua.

Emerald Princess from Fort Lauderdale – Emerald Princess will sail on week-long Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale, departing from May 9 to September 12, 2010.  The ship will offer nine Eastern Caribbean departures calling at Princess Cays, St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk, alternating with 10 Western Caribbean sailings to Princess Cays, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

Caribbean Princess and Emerald Princess both offer a variety of passenger-favorite features perfect for cruising the balmy waters of the Caribbean, such as the dramatic poolside “Movies Under the Stars” outdoor theater and the line’s signature Sanctuary, an adults-only pocket of tranquility featuring plush lounge chairs and massage cabanas. Passengers will also enjoy hallmark Princess features such as the piazza-style atrium with its International Café and Vines wine and seafood bar.

Launch Fares for nine-day Caribbean Princess summer Bermuda & Eastern Caribbean cruises begin at $1,099 per person, and seven-day sailings on Emerald Princess begin at $699, based on double occupancy. A $50 per person Captain’s Circle Launch Savings discount is available to Princess past passengers on bookings made by December 31, 2009. Sailings open for booking on May 14, 2009.

We have held hundreds of Princess cruise groups for 2010 – so call today to learn about sailings that offer ship board credit, complimentary shore excursions, wine & more.

Carnival Cruise: Free Air Deal

Carnival Cruises is offering FREE AIR on balcony staterooms on select 2009 Summer Sailings. Rates starting from $999 per person. Call 1-800-942-3301 for more details

Applicable Sail dates:

CARNIVAL FREEDOM: 6 Day Ft Lauderdale – Sailings between May 31, 2009 – August 23, 2009
CARNIVAL LIBERTY: 7 Day Miami – Sailings between May 30, 2009 – August 22, 2009
CARNIVAL VALOR: 7 Day Miami – Sailings between May 31, 2009 – August 23, 2009
CARNIVAL FREEDOM: 8 Day Ft Lauderdale – June 6, 2009 sailing.

Free Air is available from these Gateways: Boston Logan International, Buffalo Niagara International, Charlotte Douglas, Raleigh-durham International Airport, Richmond International Airport, New York: John F Kennedy Intl & La Guardia, Washington Dulles International.

Offer is only applicable on category: 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8G. Blackout sailings Liberty 6/20, 6/27, & 7/04; Valor 6/28, 7/05; Freedom 6/20, 6/28 & 7/04/09.

Call 1-800-942-3301 for more details.

To price your cruise go to: Carnival Cruise

Visit our Flickr section to see pictures of Carnival Ships

Please note that Carnival reserves the right to re-instate the fuel surcharge for all guests at up to $90 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel

Terms and Conditions: Air add-on & cruise rate are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Free air is only applicable to passenger 1 & 2 sharing the same stateroom. Government taxes/fees are additional for all guests. Offer is capacity controlled and subject to change without notice. Promotion is limited to BOS, BUF, CLT, IAD, JFK, LGA, RDU, RIC Fly Aweigh cities only. Offer applies to new individual bookings and is combinable with FUN SELECT rates only. Offer is not applicable with any other discount or promotional offer. Some restrictions (including category availbility) apply. Offer excludes categoroies 1A, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 5A, 6E, 9A, 11, 12, SS, IS, OV, BL, ST. Offer is only applicable on category: 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8G. Blackout sailings Liberty 6/20, 6/27, & 7/04; Valor 6/28, 7/05; Freedom 6/20, 6/28 & 7/04/09. Some sailings within range are slightly higher. Rates can change without prior notice and are subject to availability. Request Fare Code: PPA

Norwegian Cruise Line Epic

Norwegian Cruise Line just released information on the new water park planned for the new NCL Epic.  The Aqua Park will have 3 water slides of varying length, including one that runs through the ship’s  The 33 ft. high rock climbing wall; one that twists down three stories and the 3rd slide called the Epic Plunge, that will drop down over 200 feet. The pool deck will also feature two main pools, five whirlpools and a wading pool.

The children’s pool called Splash and Play Zone will have sculptures, water sprays along with a slide. The NCL Epic set for completion in May 2010, will introduce the first rappelling wall at sea.

Image was provided by NCL Cruise Line. Visit our Flickr account for more pictures of the Epic.

Miley Cyrus Atlantis LIVE – Weekend in Paradise May 15-17, 2009

The Atlantis LIVE concert series continues and this time its Miley Cyrus as the headliner. Atlantis welcomes the two-time platinum singing-songwriting phenomenon, Miley Cyrus. Riding on the wave of success from her most recent album, ‘Breakout’, along with an upcoming movie, recently released book, and the third season of her extremely popular television series, Miley splashes onto the scene at Atlantis. Don’t miss this amazing concert scheduled for May 16, 2009 !

Book The Miley Cyrus Weekend in Paradise ! 5 Towers to choose from – 3 Day, 2 night packages Prices starting from $564* per person and from $209* for kids 11 years and younger. Package includes accommodations for 2 nights, Roundtrip ground transfers on the island, and tickets Miley Cyrus at Atlantis concert on May 16, 2009. Please note that Atlantis Live Concerts are held in intimate concert venues exclusively for Atlantis guests. Must be 18 years or older to book. Call 1-800-942-3301 for booking details and to speak to an agent – packages must be booked by April 30, 2009 so act soon!

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
*Rate is pp, dbl occ., based on Thur or Fri. arrival, eff. for travel 5/14/09-5/17/09 in Beach Tower Terr promo and includes transfers and concert tickets. Child’s rate is valid for children 11 years and under, must be sharing a room with parents and includes transfers and concert tickets. Valid for new bookings only and must be booked by 4/30/09. Add up to $64pp for mandatory taxes, mandatory housekeeping grats., & utility svc. fees. Other Towers, categories and dates available upon request. Weekend, holiday & peak period surcharges may apply.Seats are NOT assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Concert seats are assigned in the order the booking was made, based on date and time of ticket purchase. All rates, availability and offers are subj. to chg w/o notice. Not app. to groups & restrictions apply.

Insight Tours 2009

Companion Airfare from $99 on European Vacations!

Come rediscover the golden age of travel. Experience a holiday planned to perfection and a level of personalized service second to none. Book yourself and a companion on an air inclusive 2009 Premium or Essentials Europe tour package and your companion flies from $99*!

Booking and full payment for air portion must be made by April 30, 2009.  $99* Airfare is good for travel from June 1 to August 31, 2009 to Europe and $199 to Cairo; April 1 – May 31, 2009 and September 1 – October 21, 2009 for $199 to Europe and $399 to Cairo.

Terms:  Booking & pay full paymentl for air portion must be made by April 30, 2009.  Offer is valid for 2nd person when 2 people are traveling together on the exact same itinerary; please call for triple & single rates. Offer is valid for new bookings from Apr. 1st-30th. Travel must begin June 1st – Aug 31st, 2009 for $99 to Europe and $199 to Cairo. Offer applies to new bookings only. Offer not valid on Israel, Jordan or Morocco tours. Offer valid on British Airways, out of US gateways only. Companion rates not valid from LAX for all July and August departures.  Promotion cannot be booked online.  Normal name change policy applies. Fuel surcharges are included in quote rates. Taxes & fees are additional on all air & cost approximately $80 to $170 pp. Other restrictions may apply. Please call for details.

Madrid and Barcelona Vacation

Spain’s cultural capitals, Madrid & Barcelona are replete with new museums, hotels and restaurants, plus new air and train service are making the two cities easier to reach than ever before.  See this recent article featured in Travel Trade for more details.

Visit our web site dedicated to Spain travel for a great selection of vacations to Madrid and Barcelona.

NCL Cruise Line

NCL Cruise Line News…

NCL Cruises unveiled a new Behind the Scenes tour that lets you see areas from the galley to the bridge.

The cost of the basic tour is $55 per person and include sushi and sake tasting. The upgraded tour costs $150, and  includes cocktails and dinner.

For the first time in over 11 years, Norwegian Cruise line will have a ship in Port Canaveral. Beginning October 9, 2010 through April 16, 2011, the Norwegian Sun will sail alternating 7 day Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises departing every Saturday.

The Eastern Caribbean cruise will visit Nassau, St. Thomas and St. Maarten. The Western Caribbean cruise will call in Cozumel, Guatemala, Belize City and Key West.

The Norwegian Pearl will also offer 7 day Caribbean cruises instead of the 10 days previously offered, beginning October 10, 2010 through April 10, 2011. Western Caribbean cruises will visit Belize City, Roatan, Costa Maya and Key West. Eastern Caribbean cruises will visit the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola and their private island, Great Stirrup Cay.

Of course there is no bigger news than the NCL Epic coming out in May 2010. The ship will features the biggest ship-within-a-ship suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship. Guests staying in one of these suites will have exclusive access to the Courtyard Villa complex featuring a pool, two whirlpools, gym, sauna, sundeck, indoor/outdoor dining, bar/nightclub and concierge lounge.

Trafalgar Tour Discounts

Book yourself & a companion on select Europe air-inclusive Trafalgar vacations and your companion flies for $99.*

Book yourself and a companion on a 2009 air inclusive Trafalgar First Class CostSaver or Breakaway European vacation and your companion flies for $99* (plus taxes of up to $170)!

Offer ends April 30, 2009

Book now!

Terms and Conditions *Valid for new bookings only made between 04/01/09 and 04/30/09 for travel between 06/01/09 and 08/31/09. “Best available” airfare available for travel to Europe Apr 1 – May 31 and Sept 1 – Oct 21, 2009. Call for details.

Full payment on air portion due no later than 04/30/09; once paid, air tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable.

Not available for Best of Israel and Best of Morocco itineraries. Airfare to Cairo is $199 for travel companion. Offer is valid on British Airways and select airlines from applicable US gateways to select European gateways.

Fuel surcharges are included in quoted rates of $99 & $199 for companion airfare, taxes & fees are additional (up to $170 per person). Companion airfare qualifies when first traveler pays full airfare inc. fuel surcharges & taxes For details on taxes & fees visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees Offer is valid for second traveler when two people are traveling together on the exact same itinerary. Offer is combinable with Trafalgar’s Brochure Discounts, but no other promotional offers. Not valid for groups and cannot be booked online. Space is limited (offer not valid for Los Angeles to Europe during July and August), is subject to availability in a designated class of service and can be withdrawn at any time by Trafalgar Tours or British Airways. Other conditions may apply. CST#2077132-20

Allure of the Seas

The 2nd in the Oasis Class of Royal Caribbean International Ships, the Allure of the Seas is truly an architectural and nautical marvel with spectacular onboard elements and features never before seen on a cruise ship.

When she launches in late 2010, Allure of the Seas will be the largest and most revolutionary cruise ship in the world, along side her sister ship, Oasis of the Seas. An architectural marvel at sea, she will offer 7 neighborhoods, 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carry 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and feature 2,700 staterooms.

Inaugural Sailing: December 12, 2010

Inaugural Itinerary: Western Caribbean

Home Port: Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL

220,000 GRT

7 neighborhoods

5,400 guests

2,700 staterooms

16 decks high

Alternating Eastern/Western 7 night Caribbean sailings with the following ports of call:

Eastern:    Nassau, St. Thomas & St. Maarten
Western:  Labadee, Falmouth, Jamaica & Cozumel

Diamond Plus and Diamond members can begin reserving space on April 2nd at 8 a.m. All Crown and Anchor members may reserve between April 8 and April 12th, 2009. On April 13, 2009 bookings will be open to everyone.