Oceania Winter Availability

Oceania Cruises still has some space available this winter.  There is even some space on its Australia and New Zealand Cruises that are so popular.  If you are looking for a winter getaway call us on 1-800-268-6523.

All rates are US dollars

 

 

VOYAGE	AVAILABILITY
Southern Sauntering | November 24, 2007 Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro | 15-days aboard Insignia Offer: Free Air + Early Booking Savings Ports: Barcelona, Spain; Gibraltar, UK; Puerto Grande, Cape Verde Islands; Recife, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (overnight)	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: Sold Out Category A from $2999pp Category B from $2799pp Category C from $2499pp Category D/E from $2199pp Category F/G from $1999pp
Splendors of Down Under | January 9, 2008 Sydney to Auckland | 15-days aboard Nautica Offer: Free Air + 25% off full brochure fares Ports: Sydney, Australia (overnight); Melbourne, Australia; Hobart, Australia; cruising the fjords of Milford Sound; Dunedin, New Zealand; Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Napier, New Zealand; Tauranga, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: $10899pp Category A from $8499pp Category B from $8099pp Category C from $7199pp Category D/E from $6399pp     Category F/G from $5699pp
Postcards from Patagonia | January 10, 2008 Valparaiso to Buenos Aires | 16-days aboard Insignia Offer: Free Air + Early Booking Savings Ports: Valparaiso, Chile; Puerto Montt, Chile; Laguna San Rafael, Chile; cruising the Chilean Fjords (two days); Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Port Stanley, Falkland Islands; Puerto Madryn; Argentina; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: Sold Out Category A: Sold Out Category B: Sold Out Category C: Sold Out Category D/E from $4499pp     Category F/G from $4199pp
Panama Canal Fiesta | January 12, 2008 Miami to Los Angeles | 16-days aboard Regatta Offer: Free Air + 40% off full brochure fares Ports: Miami, FL; George Town, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama Canal crossing; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Acapulco, Mexico; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Los Angeles, CA	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: Sold Out Category A: Sold Out Category B: Sold Out Category C from $4199pp Category D/E from $3799pp     Category F/G from $3299pp
Splendors of Down Under | January 24, 2008 Auckland to Sydney | 15-days aboard Nautica Offer: Free Air + 25% off full brochure fares Ports: Auckland, New Zealand; Tauranga, New Zealand; Napier, New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Christchurch (Lyttelton), New Zealand; Dunedin, New Zealand; cruising the fjords of Milford Sound; Hobart, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia (overnight)	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: Sold Out Category A from $8499pp Category B from $8099pp Category C from $7199pp Category D/E from $6399pp     Category F/G from $5699pp
Tropical Reflections | February 25, 2008 Roundtrip Miami | 14-days aboard Regatta Offer: Free Air + Early Booking Savings Ports: Miami, FL; Playa Del Carmen, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; Santo Thomas, Guatemala; Roatan, Honduras; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica (overnight); Colon, Panama; Cartagena, Colombia; George Town, Grand Cayman; Miami, FL	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: Sold Out Category A: Sold Out Category B: Sold Out Category C from $3299pp Category D/E from $2999pp     Category F/G from $2799pp
Caribbean Pearls | March 10, 2008 Roundtrip Miami | 12-days aboard Regatta Offer: Free Air + Early Booking Savings Ports: Miami, FL; Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands; Samana, Dominican Republic; Tortola, BVI; St. John’s, Antigua; Castries, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; Gustavia, St. Barts; Virgin Gorda, BVI; Miami, FL	Owner’s Suite: Sold Out Vista Suite: Sold Out Penthouse Suite: Sold Out Category A: Sold Out Category B: Sold Out Category C from $2899pp Category D/E from $2599pp     Category F/G from $2299pp

Bad News for Freighter Passengers

Some bad news for freighter passengers.

From Kevin Griffin, Managing Director, The Cruise People, Ltd. London

It has been announce that the weekly Independent Container  Line service
between Antwerp and Liverpool in Europe and Chester,  Pennsylvania, and Richmond, Virginia, in the United States, operated by Tim  Shipping, will no longer carry passengers. Reservations already made for  2008 will be honoured but no new
bookings will be accepted.

The loss of this weekly service follows an earlier reduction in the
Hapag-Lloyd service between the same European ports and Montreal, which was  weekly but now operates every 21 days with just one ship, Flottbeck .

The twice-monthly service by the Polish Steamship Co from  Amsterdam/IJmuiden
to the US Great Lakes with Irma, Isa, Isolda, Iryda and Isadora continues but closes for the winter and will not re-open until April  2008.

Transatlantic services from Liverpool by Hamburgo to the US  East Coast (every 28 days) and MSC Allesia to the US Gulf (every 40 days)  are now fully booked and passengers will have to consider Canada Senator or Barmbek between the Mediterranean and Montreal or the less frequent Ibn Sina and London Senator between the Mediterranean and New York.

This leaves only RMS Queen Mary 2 and positioning voyages by cruise ships
(eastbound in spring, westbound in autumn) as alternatives when cargo ship  berths
are full.

For the immediate future, special fares are available on Celebrity  Cruises’
Century leaving Barcelona December 3 and arriving Miami December 20,  and
Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth 2 on a special January 6, 2008, sailing from Southampton to  New York in company with new Queen Victoria (which is sold out).
Meanwhile, Royal Caribbean’s huge 3,835-berth Navigator of the Seas leaves
Southampton for Fort Lauderdale on November 5 with a full load -  only eleven
days after a fully-booked 2,620-berth RMS Queen Mary 2 left Southampton  for New York.   Fiona Lang of The Cruise People’s North American office is aboard that sailing and a voyage review is expected shortly.

SEABOURN ODYSSEY Website

The Yachts of Seabourn has launched a micro-website dedicated to its new, 32,000-ton, ultra luxury vessel Seabourn Odyssey, currently being built in Italy. The site can be accessed at www.seabournodyssey.com

Once there, you are invited to view artists’ renderings of the designs for various public rooms, including the ship’s open-seating Restaurant, the expansive Pool Patio area, The Club and opulent Veranda and Penthouse suite accommodations, as well as exterior views of the ship from the bow and from astern, showing the signature Seabourn water sports Marina. You can also access documentary photos taken at the shipyard in Porto Nogaro, Italy, where the construction of the hull is underway.

The complete inaugural year itineraries are available for review, including fares for each voyage in all 13 categories of ocean-view suites, from a 295-square foot Category A Seabourn Suite to the four, unashamedly extravagant Grand Suites incorporating up to 1,182 square feet of indoor space and as many as three private verandas adding another 301 square feet of private space. Depending on voyage and suite category, fares range from US$3,387 to $49,247 per person, double occupancy.

In addition, Seabourn Odyssey‘s inaugural world cruise, set to embark in January of 2010, is outlined in a special section, which displays the complete 108-day itinerary and invites interested travellers to put their names on a waiting list for reservations, which will open on February 1, 2008.

Seabourn’s grand, new yacht will offer more dining options, more types of suites, more verandas, more entertainment venues and enhanced spa and recreational facilities than the company’s three, existing 208-passenger ships, Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend. Although considerably larger than her smaller 10,000-ton fleetmates, the new vessel will carry just over twice as many passengers (450), boasting among the highest space-per-guest ratios (71.1) in the cruise industry and nearly one staff member per guest.

 

ROTTERDAM’s 2007 World Cruise

Holland America Line began its tradition of world cruising in 1958, and more than half a century later the line continues to offer the annual once-in-a-lifetime journeys. Celebrating the line’s annual tour around the globe, Rotterdam returns to world cruising in 2009 with a 114/117-day Grand World Voyage departing Jan. 19, 2009, from Los Angeles. The voyage is highlighted in new 2009 Grand World Voyage brochure produced by the premium cruise line. Hot off the press, the catalogue is filled with stunning images, itinerary details and in-depth information about ports of call.

The 1,316-passenger ship — which was built expressly for world cruising — sails a westbound route through the Pacific Ocean to the Hawaiian Islands, on to the South Pacific, Australia, Asia and Africa before making calls in the Caribbean en route back to Fort Lauderdale and New York. Calling at 39 ports in 27 countries across five continents, Rotterdam will cover more than 35,100 nautical miles while sailing on 15 different oceans, seas, bays, channels and straits.

Travellers can choose to return to Fort Lauderdale May 13 or disembark at New York three days later on May 16, making the total voyage 117 days. Hundreds of optional shore excursions and an array of overland tours add colour to this epic voyage, and several cruise segments ranging from 22 to 69 days are available for those wanting a shorter journey.

In addition to favourite cities, Rotterdam visits lesser-known ports offering passengers unparalleled access to some of the most exotic destinations in the world. The itinerary features maiden calls at Kemaman, Malaysia — known as Malaysia’s silk capital — and Maputo, Mozambique, the most exotic port of call during the voyage and once the “Cannes of Africa.” Iles des Pins, New Caledonia, not previously visited on a Grand world voyage, adds to the port repertoire.

The itinerary also gives passengers extra time to explore several ports of call with overnights in Sydney, Australia; Hong Kong and Shanghai, China; Mumbai, India; Mombasa, Kenya, and Cape Town, South Africa. A highlight of the cruise will include a Midnight Golden Line Crossing when Rotterdam crosses both the Equator and International Date Line simultaneously.

2009 Grand World Voyage reservations can now be booked
Reservations are now available for Holland America Line’s 2009 Grand World Voyage. Early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests include airfare, prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage delivery service and limousine transfers when booking select stateroom categories; amenities vary by category and booking date.

The Grand World Voyage is available to book for the full cruise or in segments as short as 22 days. Cruise fares are per person, double occupancy and rates start at US$21,499 for the 114-day and US$21,999 for the 117-day Grand World Voyage departing Jan. 19, 2009. Fares for the 22-day Sydney to Hong Kong segment departing Feb. 11 begin at just US$4,449.

The Holland America Line premium cruise experience
At the heart of every Holland America Line cruise is a warm style of service that is never in the way and never out of reach. Sophisticated and savoury menus enhance every culinary experience, with options to suit every taste. Whether it’s a five-course meal in the Main Dining Room, an intimate table at the elegant Pinnacle Grill or fare while relaxing poolside, the crew of Holland America Line know how to orchestrate a truly memorable dining affair.

Culinary staff and guest chefs will lead cooking classes and demonstrations in the onboard Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine, and, as part of the Explorations Speaker Series, special guest lecturers will sail on segments of the Grand World Voyage to offer unique and enriching perspectives on regional art, history and culture. The Explorations Café — powered by the New York Times — enables passengers to stay connected to loved ones. To rest up for the next day, guests are assured a good night’s sleep with the Mariner’s Dream cabin amenities, including luxurious beds and linens.

When in port, passenges can choose from a multitude of diverse shore excursions including the exclusive Medallion Collection featuring Overland Adventures; Signature Collection private-car touring; visits to natural, architectural and technical masterpieces from the Wonders of the World Collection; and rare and unusual experiences with the Encore Collection excursions.

For a 2009 Grand Voyages cruise brochure or for more information, consult The Cruise People, Ltd on 1-800-268-6523.

Costa Orders Two New Ships

Costa Crociere has orderred two new 114,200-ton ships to be delivered in 2011
and 2012. Costa Crociere S.p.A., the Italian subsidiary of Carnival Corporation , signed an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for the construction of the two new vessels at an all-in cost of approximately euro 1 billion (euro 510 million per ship). The two new ships will be built at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard and be sister ships to Costa Concordia, Costa Serena and Costa Pacifica, the latter of which is currently being built at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard. The new ships will each be able to accommodate 3,780 passengers in total (including all upper berths) or 3,012 guests based on double occupancy.

“By ordering two additional ships for our fleet of twelve, plus three
ordered previously, we are not only reinforcing our position as the
market leader in Italy and Europe, but also responding to the increasing
demand for our product from our customers across the globe,” said Pier
Luigi Foschi, Chairman and CEO of Costa Crociere S.p.A. “We are very
pleased to have Fincantieri build these two new Concordia class ships
and to enjoy our continued successful relationship.”

Fincantieri’s Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Bono, added, “We are
most proud to have contributed and to continue contributing to Costa’s
growth. The largest cruise operator in Europe, Costa has just celebrated
its millionth passenger in the year. I am confident that this alliance
will stand the test of time and enable our companies to further
consolidate our positions as market leaders in our respective business
areas. This new agreement means that over the course of the last year we
have gained, in the cruise sector alone, orders for 12 ships, of which 2
options, for a total value of over 5 billion euros.”

The two new ships ordered will offer the same innovative elements
featured on the other Concordia class ships including the 23,000
square-foot Samsara spa, which is one of the largest spas at sea,
complete with exclusive cabins featuring direct access to the spa and a
dedicated restaurant. The ships will also feature two swimming pools
with retractable magrodomes, the central one equipped with a giant movie
screen and authentic Grand Prix race car driving simulators, which
provide the most accurate representation of Formula One driving
available. In addition, the new ships will boast 17 additional veranda
cabins and an overall total of 1,506 cabins, six more than the other
Concordia class ships. The two ships will also feature additional
innovations to the spa area as well as upgrades to onboard entertainment
for both adults and children and teens, among many other new and unique
features.

Costa’s total capacity will increase by 20% (based on double occupancy)
with the addition of the two new vessels, confirming the Italian cruise
line’s position as market leader in Europe. The two new orders bring
Costa’s fleet expansion programme, which began in 2000, to a total value
of euro 5.5 billion and the total number of vessels introduced between
2000 and 2012 to 13. By 2012, when the last of the new orders is
completed, the Costa fleet will be 17 and have a total passenger
capacity of approximately 36,700 based on double occupancy.

Since 1990 Fincantieri has built 41 cruise ships. This order means
that there are now 18 vessels on which construction is in progress or
about to start up at the shipyards of Monfalcone, Marghera, Sestri
Ponente and Ancona, thereby guaranteeing Fincantieri a market share of
45%. These 59 ships have brought the company revenues of over US25 billion
dollars.

Costa Crociere is based in Italy and boasts 60 years of history. In 2006, Costa Crociere carried a total of 880,000 passengers, a figure which topped the historic 1
million mark in 2007. Its fleet is Europe’s largest and most advanced
with 12 ships in service and five on order. By 2012, the Costa fleet
will be 17 strong with a total passengers capacity of approximately 36,700.
All vessels fly the Italian flag and are deployed in the
Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, South
America, Dubai, the Far East and the Indian Ocean.

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SEABOURN ODYSSEY’s Inaugural Itineraries

Seabourn Odyssey will launch her inaugural year itinerary in Venice on June 24, 2009, and today, passengers previously on a waiting list may select their choices of departures and luxury suites.  As of November 5, 2007, bookings will be available to the general public.  Fares for suites during Seabourn Odyssey’s maiden season range from $US1,290 to $7,035 per night, based on double occupancy.

In addition to the inaugural year sailings, Seabourn Odyssey will embark on The Yachts of Seabourn’s first-ever World Cruise in January 2010. Visiting exotic ports-of-call from Bora Bora to Bali, Sydney to Saigon and Hong Kong to Istanbul, and touching five continents, the 108-day voyage will offer passengers opportunities to experience bespoke excursions at each destination, while travelling in the pampered, casually elegant style that is Seabourn’s signature.

“The ultra luxury segment of the cruising business has been operating at nearly full capacity, and Seabourn Odyssey will be the first ultra luxury cruise vessel launched in six years,” noted Pamela Conover, Seabourn president and Chief Executive Officer. “There is pent-up demand for a new, intimate ship to continue Seabourn’s legacy of exceptional service, unexpected delights and exotic destinations, which are synonymous with the brand.”

Like Seabourn Pride, Spirit and Legend, Seabourn Odyssey‘s intimate scale allows travellers the opportunity to explore secluded harbours and hidden coves such as the Thai island of Ko Kood and the charming village of Deshaise on Guadeloupe.  Although Seabourn Odyssey is larger than her fleetmates she will carry a maximum of only 450 passengers – boasting one of the highest space ratios in the industry and maintaining a highly personalized standard of service with nearly one staff member per passenger. Ninety percent of the 225 luxurious suites boast private verandas, and all command ocean views. They feature full granite and marble baths with separate tub and shower and Molton Brown well-being products, a complimentary in-suite bar stocked to the passengers’ requests, flat screen televisions and a writing desk with personalized stationery.  One exceptional feature of Seabourn Odyssey will be Seabourn Square, an innovative “concierge lounge” that invites one to access every service they might require in a relaxed, club-like ambience designed to encourage sociability. The area includes a library, upscale shops, an outdoor terrace and a coffee bar and is staffed by concierges prepared to respond to any request, from in-port shopping tips to creating an ultimate shore excursion. Occupying the aft section of two decks, the Spa at Seabourn will be the largest on any luxury ship and offer full services in a dramatic, expansive setting. A two-deck-high waterfall and appealing indoor/outdoor treatment rooms combine with a thalassotherapy pool and complete salon facilities to pamper passengers.

Because patrons of Seabourn consistently expect the best, Seabourn’s Signature Delights provide voyagers with a variety of gracious enhancements to services. From Massage Moments SM that melt away tension and Movies Under the Stars SM on board, to Shopping with the Chef in exotic locales and Caviar in the Surf® ashore, these unexpected and exceptional extras add value and pleasure to the Seabourn experience.  Seabourn’s Signature Service Desk allows guests to create tailor-made excursions, and most cruises include an Exclusively Seabourn complimentary shore experience in a breathtaking setting.

As the first addition to the ultra luxury segment of the cruise industry in six years, the US$250 million Seabourn Odyssey provides an enhanced environment for enjoying the personalized service passengers expect from the Seabourn brand.  A wide variety of culinary experiences will be available in four dining venues, including many with celebrity chef Charlie Palmer’s award-winning touches. With a reputation of excellence, the Yachts of Seabourn earned the highest scores among cruise lines in the categories of “Food” and “Service” from readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine in the January 2007 issue.

The itineraries and complete details and fares are contained in a 38-page full colour brochure that can be ordered by calling The Cruise People on 1-800-268-6523

Princess Announces New Segments Available for 2009 World Cruises

Airfare Now Included for Full Cruise Passengers on
Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess Global Voyages

Passengers who want to share in the excitement of Princess’ two 2009 world cruises but can’t commit to the full 107-day voyages now have the opportunity to choose from four segments ranging from 22 to 35 days. And for those with a bit more time to travel, Princess is also introducing the opportunity to combine segments into “Liner Voyages” of 45 to 80 days in length.

The segments and Liner Voyage options offer passengers 25 different ways to be a part of the Princess world cruise experience. The line’s 107-day world cruises aboard Tahitian Princess and Royal Princess set sail on January 14 and 20, 2009 respectively. Each full world cruise travels to more than 40 destinations on six continents in total.

For passengers choosing to take the full 107-day worldwide adventure, a number of special benefits have been announced as well. Airfare to Ft. Lauderdale and home from Rome, Dover or Stockholm will now be included for world cruise passengers booking a balcony cabin or above, all world cruise passengers will also receive complimentary hotel and dining charges, and suite passengers will have their mini-bar setups replenished weekly. Onboard cruise credits of up to US$1,000 per person will be issued to full world cruise passengers who book before January 31, 2008, while those booking Liner Voyages (at least two segments) will receive an onboard credit of up to US$500 per person for early bookings.

“These new segments offer some great travel options for our passengers who have less available time, but who would still like a longer exotic adventure,” said Jan Swartz, Princess’ senior vice president of customer service and sales. “And we think some of the additional benefits we’re offering to passengers on the full voyages will add to their enjoyment of this global adventure.”

Available segments include:

Ft. Lauderdale to Sydney (35 days) – Both ships set sail from Ft. Lauderdale on an adventure through the Panama Canal taking in South America, including opportunities to visit Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands, plus the islands of the South Pacific on the way to Australia. Ports of call include Grand Cayman; the Panama Canal; Quito (Manta), Ecuador; an overnight stay in Lima (Callao), Peru; Easter Island; Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising); Tahiti (Papeete); Rarotonga; Auckland and Burnie (Tasmania), before arriving in Sydney.
- Both ships set sail from Ft. Lauderdale on an adventure through the Panama Canal taking in South America, including opportunities to visit Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands, plus the islands of the South Pacific on the way to Australia. Ports of call include Grand Cayman; the Panama Canal; Quito (Manta), Ecuador; an overnight stay in Lima (Callao), Peru; Easter Island; Pitcairn Island (scenic cruising); Tahiti (Papeete); Rarotonga; Auckland and Burnie (Tasmania), before arriving in Sydney.

Sydney to Hong Kong (23 days) – The perfect choice for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the mysteries and wonders of Japan and China. Passengers on this segment head off to see Brisbane; Cairns (for the Great Barrier Reef); Rabaul (Papua/New Guinea); Guam; Osaka (for Kyoto); Hiroshima, Seoul (Inchon); and Shanghai on the way to Hong Kong.
- The perfect choice for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the mysteries and wonders of Japan and China. Passengers on this segment head off to see Brisbane; Cairns (for the Great Barrier Reef); Rabaul (Papua/New Guinea); Guam; Osaka (for Kyoto); Hiroshima, Seoul (Inchon); and Shanghai on the way to Hong Kong.

Hong Kong to Dubai (22 days) – The flavors of Asia take center stage on this shortest segment, including opportunities to visit Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat and explore India. From Hong Kong the ships head to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Sihanoukville (Cambodia); Bangkok, Singapore; Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia; Port Blair, Andaman Islands (maiden Princess call); Mumbai, India and then to Dubai.
- The flavors of Asia take center stage on this shortest segment, including opportunities to visit Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat and explore India. From Hong Kong the ships head to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Sihanoukville (Cambodia); Bangkok, Singapore; Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Malaysia; Port Blair, Andaman Islands (maiden Princess call); Mumbai, India and then to Dubai.

Dubai to Rome or Dover (27 days) – On the final segments the ships’ paths diverge, heading to different European destinations. After leaving Dubai, passengers will visit Salalah in Oman, followed by the wonders of Egypt with calls in Safaga (for Luxor/Karnak) and Port Said (for Cairo/Giza). After Egypt, each itinerary heads in a different direction. heads for Athens (Piraeus); Sorrento/Capri; Rome (Civitavecchia); Cannes (for Monte Carlo); Barcelona; Gibraltar; Lisbon; Cork (Cobh – for Blarney Castle), Ireland; and Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), before arriving in Dover (for London). Meanwhile, passengers aboard will stay in the Mediterranean with visits to Jerusalem (Ashdod), Istanbul; Athens; Sicily (Messina); Barcelona; Cannes; and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), before their final stop in the eternal city of Rome.
- On the final segments the ships’ paths diverge, heading to different European destinations. After leaving Dubai, passengers will visit Salalah in Oman, followed by the wonders of Egypt with calls in Safaga (for Luxor/Karnak) and Port Said (for Cairo/Giza). After Egypt, each itinerary heads in a different direction. Tahitian Princess heads for Athens (Piraeus); Sorrento/Capri; Rome (Civitavecchia); Cannes (for Monte Carlo); Barcelona; Gibraltar; Lisbon; Cork (Cobh – for Blarney Castle), Ireland; and Paris/Normandy (Le Havre), before arriving in Dover (for London). Meanwhile, passengers aboard Royal Princess will stay in the Mediterranean with visits to Jerusalem (Ashdod), Istanbul; Athens; Sicily (Messina); Barcelona; Cannes; and Florence/Pisa (Livorno), before their final stop in the eternal city of Rome.

These segments are available in a variety of Liner Voyage combinations. In addition, Tahitian Princess passengers can extend their voyage with a 10-day Scandinavia and Russia sailing including a call in St. Petersburg and ending in Stockholm. Or they can choose to combine their world cruise with a six-day transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York aboard RMS Queen Mary 2. Full world cruise passengers receive a discount on the QM2 sailing.

Early booking fares for the 22-day segment of Princess’ world cruises begin at US$4,361 per person, based on double occupancy.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available from The Cruise People, Ltd. on 1-800-268-6523.

SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS Leaves RCI Fleet

Royal Caribbean International’s Sovereign of the Seas will be reassigned to the
company’s Pullmantur fleet as Sovereign, and the Los Angeles- based Monarch of the
Seas will assume Sovereign of the Seas‘ sailings out of Port
Canaveral. These changes will take place in October and November 2008.

Sovereign of the Seas‘ last scheduled sailing for Royal Caribbean
International will be on October 31, 2008. Two subsequent cruises,
scheduled for November 3 and 7, will be cancelled, and thosebooked on
those cruises will receive a full refund and an onboard credit for
rebooking an earlier Sovereign of the Seas sailing during 2008
(excluding holidays). All rebookings must be made by December 31,
2007. All currently booked on Sovereign of the Seas on or after
November 10, 2008, will be re-accommodated onboard Monarch of the
Seas.

Monarch of the Seas will make her last regularly scheduled sailing out
of Los Angeles on October 13, 2008. All currently booked on a
subsequent sailing will receive a full refund and an onboard credit
for rebooking a three, four or five-night Caribbean sailing, or a
seven-night Mexican Riviera sailing, onboard Royal Caribbean
International in 2008 (excluding holidays). All rebookings must be
made by December 31, 2007.

On October 17, 2008, Monarch of the Seas will reposition to the East
Coast when she departs Los Angeles on a 16-night Panama Canal cruise to
Miami. The ship will then undergo a scheduled, weeklong dry-dock
before welcoming her first Port Canaveral passengers for three and
four-night Bahamas sailings starting November 10, 2008.

Far East Passenger Freighter Including Double Panama Transit

Passenger Freighter Service

M.S. ZIM TEXAS – Southern USA to Kingston, double transit of Panama Canal, Far East and back to the USA

Flag – Liberia   Built 1992   Call sign – ELTY6
Length – 216.08 m     Beam – 32.28 m     Tonnage – 45,696 tons     Speed – 19 kn
Crew – German, Philippino, Kiribati, Tuvalu, Esten
2 cabins – double occupancy – shower, lavatory, day/bedroom, TV, VCR, mini-refrigerator

Fares: Complete uninterrupted round voyage (63-days) – $5717 Canadian per person double occ.
- $7277 Canadian single occupancy.
Segment fares – $132 Canadian per person per day double occupancy
- $149 Canadian per day single occupancy.

Segments subject to Jones Act which prevents vessel carrying passengers between two US ports without going foreign.

Added charges per booking – Port charges/fees – $140.25 per person
- Deviation Insurance – $172.26 per person

Please note passengers must show proof of out-of-country hospital/medical insurance including emergency evacuation (sometimes called air ambulance) coverage.

Itinerary:  Tampa             – 00 days
Mobile             – 02 days
Houston           – 04 days
Kingston          – 08 days
Panama Canal  – 11 days
Shanghai          – 34 days
Ningbo             – 35 days
Pusan               – 37 days
Panama Canal   – 56 days
Colon               – 57 days
Kingston           – 59 days
Tampa              – 63 days