In an industry first, Crystal Cruises has posted most of the details of its 295 World Cruise Adventures online – 15 months in advance. Guests traveling on Crystal’s 108-day 2008 World Cruise may now view their shore excursions online at www.crystalcruises.com. A hike through Oahu’s Ko’olau Mountains, a culinary journey into New Zealand’s Wairarapa region and a river rafting adventure in Borneo’s Ulu Temburong National Park are among the 82 new shore tours debuting during the luxury line’s 13th annual global odyssey. All 295 World Cruise Adventures will be posted online and available for booking by February 15.
Traveling from Los Angeles, California to Southampton, England from January 19 – May 7, 2008, world travelers aboard the luxurious Crystal Serenity will appreciate their extensive options for shoreside exploration, including a complimentary tour on each of the voyage’s eight segments and 24 overland adventures offering multiple-night in-depth experiences.
You’ll find the details of Crystal’s 2008 World Cruise Shore excursions when you click on “more.” Call us at 888-286-9827 to book your space onboard.
Whether exploring Juneau in a chauffeur-driven Hummer, soaring over Misty Fjords National Monument in a private floatplane, or exploring the historic highlights of Skagway in a vintage Cadillac, Princess passengers have a variety of new ways to personalize their Alaska shore experience.Seven new private touring options debut for the 2007 season, offering unique opportunities for visitors who want to explore Alaska on their own terms. Princess offers custom adventures where passengers can travel in style in their own Hummer, floatplane, open-air boat, stretch SUV, catamaran or classic car.
The new private excursions are part of Princess’ extensive Adventures Ashore program, which offers a total of 171 Alaska tour options in 2007, including 21 new excursions debuting this season.
Private excursion options include a Custom Hummer Adventure in Juneau or Ketchikan; an Exclusive Ketchikan by Land option with transportation in a private stretch SUV; Exclusive Ketchikan by Sea with a private 20-foot custom-built open-air skiff; Exclusive Ketchikan by Air with travel by private floatplane; Skagway’s Custom Classic Cars where passengers will explore in a restored vintage Cadillac; and the Alaska Up-Close Exclusive Cruise Adventure in Sitka while sailing aboard a new 30-foot catamaran. Each tour includes the services of a private guide/chauffeur who will lend local expertise and suggest possible routes. Tours can accommodate between four and 10 guests, depending on the excursion. Prices begin at $499 per vehicle.
In addition to the new private excursions, the season also includes a variety of new Adventures Ashore options, click for more information. Call us at 888-286-9827 for more information or to book a Princess cruise or cruise tour to Alaska
Unlock the hidden secrets of the Mediterranean on an MSC cruise. You will visit some of the world’s most exotic locales and explore magical destinations full of historic treasures – all the while onboard fantastic ships where you will be spoiled and can savor fine Mediterranean cuisine. From Egypt to the Canary Islands and from Greece to Morocco, it is a truly memorable journey.
Plus, on all of these exciting cruises, children under 18 years of age sharing a stateroom with two fullfare- paying adults sail free. Click for the details and call us at 888-286-9827 to book onboard one of these fantastic itineraries.
Renowned for bringing guests the most innovative gastronomic programs and experiences at sea, luxury cruise specialist Crystal Cruises announces an industry-wide culinary first. Effective immediately, Crystal Cruises is trans-fat free.
While many of the foods served aboard the award-winning Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony have been trans-fat free for a long time, the decision was made to eliminate trans fats in response to the growing public health trend and is in line with Crystal’s continuing commitment to offer its guests healthy food selections.
The ultra-luxury line’s expert chefs have removed all trans fats in favor of more than a dozen trans-fat-free oils, including sesame seed, pumpkin seed, walnut seed, corn oil, and several olive oils, providing more healthful and flavorful alternatives. The changes have been incorporated across the ships’ menus and restaurants and include everything from French fries to salad dressings. Whether for sautéing, deep frying, drizzling or baking, Crystal chefs are only using trans-fat free fats.
According to the National Academy of Sciences, trans fatty acids are not essential and provide no known benefit to human health. While both saturated and trans fats
increase levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), trans fats also lower levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol), increasing the risk of coronary heart disease. The World Health Organization has recommended that trans fats be limited to less than one percent of overall energy intake.
Crystal’s crew galleys are now trans-fat free as well. In keeping with its commitment to more healthful lifestyle choices for its crew, Crystal Cruises is focusing on crew menus with more fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, and offering crew-only wellness classes and sporting activities.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces a selection of exotic South Pacific itineraries for 2007 aboard its celebrated Paul Gauguin, the most luxurious ship to sail the waters of French Polynesia year-round. Through 37 seven- to 14-night sailings, she will explore the bewitching beauty of the region, from the Society Islands’ Tahiti, Bora Bora and Moorea, to the Marquesas and the Tuamotus and beyond to the Cook Islands and Fiji. In 2007, four newly added 14-night voyages offer guests the opportunity to sail beyond French Polynesia to Fiji, for maiden calls in Savusavu, Lautoka and Yasawa.
During these four new voyages, guests may learn about ancient Polynesian culture in Aitutaki and Rarotonga in the Cook Islands; discover the exquisite reefs of Yasawa (Fiji); explore the terraced burial tombs of ancient Tongan kings in Nuku’alofa; and luxuriate on Regent’s own private islet, Motu Mahana. The stunning scenery will take guests’ breath away as they approach the sparkling lagoon of Moorea and lush tropical hills of Bora Bora, James Michener’s famed “Bali Hai” – both voted among the top five islands in the 2006 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards (Pacific Rim category).
A selection of other distinctive 7- to 14-night itineraries brings guests through the vivid seascapes of French Polynesia, including the Society, Tuamotu, Marquesas, Cook and Austral Islands, all roundtrip from Papeete, Tahiti. Guests can choose from a full selection of exciting shore excursions, ranging from shark watching during a thrilling current dive at the famous Tiputa Pass in Rangiroa; taking a 4×4 tour of the lunar landscape of Ua Huka, passing wild horses roaming the hills; and a magical canoe river journey past cascading waterfalls with Fijian warriors.
Click to learn more about Paul Gauguin or call us at 888-286-9827 to book onboard this or any Regent Seven Seas Sailing.
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