Holland America FLASH Specials

Posted by Michael on 02/26/06

Holland America Line. A Tradition of Excellence. 5-Day Flash

Fares available between
Saturday, February 25 and Sunday, March 5

ALL RATES BELOW ARE IN U.S. DOLLARS
AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

	7-Day Alaska Cruises	from $649
	10- to 13-Day Alaska Cruise Tours	from $799
	25- to 28-Day Amazon Explorer Cruises	from $3,599
	14- to 16-Day Australia, Southeast Asia & Hong Kong Cruises	from $1,599
	15-Day Canada / New England Cruise	from $1,599
	7- to 14-Day Caribbean Cruises	from $599
	10-Day Southern Caribbean & Panama Canal Cruises	from $999
	1- to 4-Day Coastal Cruises	from $79
	12- to 17-Day Europe Cruises	from $899
	15-Day Hawaii Cruises	from $1,599
	7-Day Mexico Cruises	from $649
	16-Day South America Cruises	from $1,399

More details after the jump.

To book any of these great itineraries call Cruise Planners at 888-286-9827

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NCL America Partners With More Hawaian Companies

Posted by Michael on 02/25/06

NCL America

NCL America will welcome the new Pride of Hawaii to its U.S. Flagged fleet this April. The largest U.S. Flagged ship ever built, Pride of Hawaii will join Pride of Aloha and Pride of America offering seven-day, inter-island cruises attracting new visitors . Continuing its commitment to the community, NCL America has partnered with several more Hawai`i-based companies, investing in the local community while offering its passengers a unique experience onboard.

NCL America’s newest partners include Maui-based Roselani Ice Cream, Kona Brewing Company, Hawai`i Taro Company, Pacific Biodiesel and Aloha Recycling.

As a result of these new relationships, NCL America’s guests can enjoy quality ice cream made with homegrown ingredients such as Kona coffee and Macadamia nuts; Hawai`i’s finest handcrafted ales and lagers from the state’s largest brewery; and delicious, meatless Taro burgers made from the indigenous Hawaiian plant.

Although not impacting the guest experience directly, NCL America has chosen to work with Hawai`i-based companies to recycle materials used onboard. Through Pacific Biodiesel, NCL America is recycling its used cooking oils to make a renewable, environmentally-friendly fuel and the brand is also recycling its plastics with Aloha Recycling.

NCL America has existing relationships within the Hawaii farming community to offer Maui-grown tomatoes, Maui Brand® Natural Cane Sugar from Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S) and Hawaiian Gold pineapple from the Maui Land & Pineapple Company on board all of its Hawaii-based vessels. NCL America also plans to buy home-grown broccoli, romaine lettuce, cabbage, squash and green beans from the Maui Farmers Cooperative Exchange.

In addition to NCL America’s ownership of Polynesian Adventure Tours which provides tour and transfer services for passengers, the brand works with various shore-side travel and service providers to book accommodations, tours and activities for its guests. Some of the line’s current partners include Maui Divers, Hilo Hatties, Arnott Tours and Kapohokine Adventures.

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A Special Passover Cruise

Posted by Michael on 02/25/06

Just because it’s Passover doesn’t mean you can’t take a wonderful cruise in the Caribbean!

MSC Cruises

MSC Cruises is hosting a special Passover cruise onboard the MSC Liricia departing on April 11 round trip from Fort Lauderdale. This Western Caribbean itinerary will call on Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Cartagena, Columbia; the San Blas Islands, Panama; Cristobal, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; and Roatan, Hondouras. To find our more information about this itinerary and these great ports of call, click here.

Special Note This itinerary features a Saturday disembarkation in Fort Lauderdale. Since many passengers taking part in this program may not want to disembark until after sundown. Special arrangements have been made with MSC Cruises to permit these passengers to remain on board that Saturday. Lunch will be served, there will be special lectures during the afternoon and also a Seudah Sh’leesheet. Of course, there will also be Mincha, Maariv and Havdallah services on board. You can then disembark after sundown, at approximately 8:30pm. More details will be made available as we get closer to the sailing date.

More details on what passengers can expect onboard this very special sailing after the jump.

For more information or to get a quote please visit us at www.mycruiseplanner.net or call us at 888-286-9827.

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Explore the Newest Holland America Ship

Posted by Patricia on 02/23/06

Holland America Line: The ms Noordam

Holland America launches their newest ship. Part of the new Signature Class of Service for Holland America, the ms Noordam boasts the unique Pinnacle Grill.

Accommodations also feature our exclusive Mariner’s Dream™ stateroom experience. Guests staying in the Penthouse Verandah Suites and Deluxe Verandah Suites have exclusive use of the Neptune Lounge and personal concierge service.

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Spotlight on Viking River Cruises

Posted by Patricia on 02/21/06

Viking River Cruises

Recently one of the travel industry guides did a wonderful article on the growing trend to river crusies. These cruises are on smaller ships and yet aren’t small on service. While exploring areas of the world unavailable by traditional cruise liners and spending more time in port than getting there, these cruises can be wonderful ways to explore new countries in unique ways.

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