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Bookings open for Britain's first cookery school at sea on Britannia

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 17 December 2014 17 December 2014

Bookings are now open for Britain's first cookery school at sea on the new P&O Cruises ship Britannia, as well as availability for Eric Lanlard's afternoon tea and the new Limelight Club, the company said in a statement.

"Passengers with holiday bookings may now reserve places in advance through the cruise personaliser site up to three months before departure. https://cp.pocruises.com/login/

The Cookery Club run in consultation with Britain’s favorite TV chef James Martin is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best chefs in the business through a series of fully interactive classes inspired by James’s favourite dishes and the destinations Britannia will visit. Classes start from £45 per person up to £100 for a hosted dinner.

James will be travelling on the following cruises:
B502 - Maiden cruise, 14 to 28 Mar, 2015 Bookings open December 17, 2015
B510 - Mediterranean, 13 to 27 Jun, 2015 Bookings open February 13, 2015
B513 - British Isles, 6 to 18 Jul, 2015 Bookings open March 8, 2015
B521 - Iberia, 14 to 25 Sept, 2015 Bookings open May 17, 2015
B523 - Mediterranean, 9 to 23 Oct, 2015 Bookings open June 11, 2015

Book for master pâtissier Eric Lanlards signature afternoon tea which is a far cry from traditional tea and scones. Expect the likes of edible Earl Grey perfumes, savoury gruyère cheese éclairs with brie, rocket and red onion marmalade, and exotic pop cones topped with orange blossom Persian candy floss. Eric’s unique twist on this classic British institution elevates the humble afternoon tea into something utterly decadent and indulgent. Served at 15.30, book a table for between one to six people from £15 per person.

Eric will be travelling on the following cruises:
B502 - Maiden cruise, 14 to 28 Mar, 2015 Bookings open December 17, 2015
B508 - Guernsey, Spain and France, 23 to 30 May, 2015 Bookings open January 1, 2015
B522 - Canary Islands, 25 Sep to 9 Oct, 2015 Bookings open May 28, 2015
B524 - Caribbean transatlantic, 23 Oct to 6 Nov, 2015 Bookings open June 25, 2015

A first for P&O Cruises, The Limelight Club is an adults only venue that combines great food and entertainment. Passengers can expect a lively and enjoyable evening in the company of some great performers that are exclusive to the Limelight Club whilst enjoying dinner.
Book a table for up to six people from £22 per person

Holland America Line's new 'ReadySetSail' promotion features upgrades and savings on select 2015 summer cruises

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 05 December 2014 05 December 2014

With the 2015 cruising season quickly approaching, Holland America Line is launching a new ReadySetSail promotion that enables guests to take advantage of special offers, including an onboard spending credit for suite guests that can be put toward a variety of shipboard experiences. ReadySetSail offers are available on select 2015 summer sailings and feature savings for multiple destinations, so guests are encouraged to book early for the best stateroom selection.

Guests who book cruises or an Alaska Land+Sea Journey (offers on cruise portion only) with the ReadySetSail promotion will receive a complimentary stateroom upgrade from an interior to ocean-view or ocean-view to verandah stateroom, up to 10 percent savings on select shore excursions when booked before March 15, 2015, free or reduced third and fourth fares, and a reduction of 50 percent off the normal deposit rate. With complimentary upgrades, guests can sail in an ocean-view stateroom for the price of an interior or receive a free upgrade to a verandah when purchasing an ocean-view. Suite bookings receive a $300 onboard spending credit per stateroom ($150 per person), a complimentary three-bottle Wine Navigator Package and two free soda cards per stateroom in addition to the other ReadySetSail offers.

“This is a great time of year to introduce some of our best promotions when people are thinking about making their summer plans, and ReadySetSail features exceptional savings that we know will entice travelers to book a Holland America Line cruise,” said Orlando Ashford, president for Holland America Line. “It’s hard to beat the value of a cruise vacation, and ReadySetSail makes it even more inviting to take a dream holiday with family and friends.”

Cruise destinations featured in the ReadySetSail promotion include Alaska cruises and Land+Sea Journeys, Bermuda, Canada/New England and Europe.

Ideal Family Cruises with Extra Savings

Families reap vacation benefits from ReadySetSail with free or reduced third and fourth fares. With ReadySetSail, travelers also will enjoy fun and interesting experiences for the whole family with select summer shore excursion adventures that can be booked before March 15, 2015, at up to 10 percent off. These savings provide the perfect opportunity to visit some of the most recognizable monuments, photograph stunning scenic landscapes and embark on a memorable adventure.

By taking advantage of the 50 percent reduced deposit offer, guests will have more flexibility and time before paying the final deposit on their cruise or Alaska Land+Sea Journey. And a complimentary full category upgrade makes it possible to book a lower-fare cabin and cruise in a higher category.

Onboard Credit for Suite Guests

The onboard credit for suite guests can be used to enjoy a variety of shipboard experiences, including a treatment at the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, gift shop purchases, shore excursions, beverages or a dinner at an alternative venue such as the Pinnacle Grill, Canaletto, An Evening at Le Cirque or Tamarind.

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering 12 days of daily deals on new cruise bookings

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 03 December 2014 03 December 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is celebrating the holiday season with 12 Days of Savings, offering a different deal every day for guests who book a new cruise vacation. Deals will be announced every day via the cruise line’s website, NCL.com. This season of savings will run through December 14, 2014, and guests must visit the website each day for updates on the latest offer.

With 13 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, Norwegian Cruise Line provides guests with the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed, resort style cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The line’s 2015 sailing schedule offers itineraries in some of the world’s most sought after destinations including the Caribbean, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and New England, the Panama Canal, Mexico, South America and Europe; all homeporting from convenient US and international cities.

The line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, offers guests a taste of the excitement and glamour of her homeport city, Miami, at sea. As Miami’s ultimate ship, she is outfitted with all of the flair of the Magic City including excitement and entertainment of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more that enhance guests’ connection with the ocean. Norwegian Getaway sails a seven-day Eastern Caribbean itinerary, featuring ports of call in Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Fares start at $509*.

Vacationers looking to cruise around the majestic state of Hawaii can do so aboard the recently refurbished Pride of America. This port-packed itinerary gives guests the opportunity to explore the islands of Hawaii on seven-day inter-island cruises, year-round from Honolulu. Offering nearly 100 hours of port time, Pride of America visits Hawaii’s four main islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kauai; stops in Hilo, Hawaii and Kona, Hawaii; as well as an afternoon cruise by the spectacular Nãpali Coast. Fares start at $1,029*.

The newly-refurbished Norwegian Jewel features fresh enhancements and additions such as Norwegian’s popular signature Sugarcane Mojito Bar and O’Sheehan’s, Norwegian’s classic Irish pub casual restaurant. Guests can enjoy all of Norwegian Jewel’s new features sailing from Houston, between now and April 18, 2015, to tropical Western Caribbean destinations including Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; and Banana Coast, Honduras. Fares start at $269*.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in promotion that encourages multiple purchases

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 28 November 2014 28 November 2014

As part of its new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign, award-winning Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a ‘The more you book, the more you save’* cruise sale, running from 1^st December 2014 until 2^ndMarch 2015, which is valid on cruises of five nights’ duration or more – the scheme will also offer an attractive discount to customers who only wish to make a single cruise purchase. In addition, Fred. Olsen is offering its innovative ‘Enjoyment Promise’* to new guests on all applicable bookings made throughout the sale.

Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign has been designed to target single cruise bookings, multiple cruise purchases and newcomer bookings. To support this campaign, Fred. Olsen will be launching a new 60-page ‘All-Inclusive Holidays’ brochure, aimed at ‘new to cruise’ customers, and will feature fares inclusive of Fred. Olsen’s ‘all-inclusive’ drinks package and use ‘non-cruise’ terminology.

‘The more you book, the more you save’ cruise sale encourages guests to make multiple purchases in the same transaction and take advantage of significant savings, as follows:

Buy one cruise and save 10%
Buy two cruises and save 20% off the most expensive and 10% off the least expensive
Buy three or more cruises and save 30% off the most expensive, 20% off the middle price, and 10% off the least expensive

Fred. Olsen customers who have already booked a cruise in 2015/16 will receive 20% off, if they book a second cruise, and 30% off, if they book a third cruise*. Members of Fred. Olsen’s Oceans loyalty club will receive an additional 5% off the cost of cruises during the sale, when booked in advance*.

Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Research has found that a quarter of the UK cruise market takes two or more cruises each year. With Fred. Olsen’s new ‘Turn of Year’ sales campaign, we hope that our guests will take advantage of our great-value ‘The more you buy, the more you save!’ offer, which, unlike similar deals on the high street – where the most expensive item would receive the least discount – is structured to give our guests maximum savings.

“We are also offering our unique ‘Fred. Enjoyment Promise’ on all applicable bookings made during the sale. This now forms a key part of our brand, and is our guarantee of quality to our guests…we are delighted that, to date, no one has chosen to take us up on it!”

Fred. Olsen is offering its ‘Enjoyment Promise’* to new guests on all applicable bookings made through the ‘The more you book, the more you save’ cruise sale. ‘Fred.’s Enjoyment Promise’ was launched in December 2013 and is the biggest initiative of its kind ever to take place in the UK to encourage people to try cruising, whereby people who have never cruised with Fred. Olsen before will be able to try a Fred. Olsen cruise, and if they do not enjoy it, Fred. Olsen will fly them home and refund their cruise fare.

So, whether you want to cruise the Norwegian fjords, Baltic, Canaries, Far East or the ‘Highlands and Islands’ of the UK, or just fancy a quick mini-break, Fred. Olsen has just the holiday for you!

Norwegian offers special Black Friday savings

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 27 November 2014 27 November 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching a limited time offer in celebration of the biggest shopping days of the year. When booking a new cruise vacation from Wednesday, November 26 through Tuesday, December 2, 2014, holiday shoppers dreaming of their next cruise vacation will receive up to $250 to spend on board and enjoy reduced deposits. In the spirit of giving, onboard credits can be used to indulge in nearly anything the heart desires on board from decadent spa treatments and delicious specialty restaurants to delightful shore excursions and more.

Gift-givers looking for the shiniest and newest Norwegian cruise gift this season may consider Norwegian Getaway. The line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway is outfitted as Miami’s Ultimate ship, featuring ship-wide influences from the Magic City including stunning hull-artwork designed by Miami’s own David “LEBO” Le Batard. The contemporary mega-ship features 28 dining options, two Broadway Shows, the largest Aqua Park at sea with five thrilling slides, Nickelodeon and Splash Academy for families and much more. She sails seven-day Eastern Caribbean itineraries to tropical ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. Fares start at $509.

Cruisers can heat up their holidays by taking advantage of incredible savings on cruise vacations to the Caribbean. This winter guests have the opportunity to experience Norwegian Epic sailing from Miami for her final season in the Caribbean, before she sets sail in April to Europe, where she will now cruise year-round. This final season from Miami offers guests an opportunity to experience the Caribbean aboard this one-of-a-kind ship that changed the face of cruising entertainment with the introduction of innovative firsts at sea like Cirque Dreams & Dinner and the SVEDKA/Inniskillin Ice Bar. Cruisers will explore ports of call including Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico; with fares starting at $379.

The newly-refurbished Norwegian Jewel is sure to delight with fresh enhancements and additions such as Norwegian’s popular signature Sugarcane Mojito Bar, treats by TLC’s Cake Boss and Next Great Baker at Carlo’s Bake Shop and O’Sheehan’s, Norwegian’s Irish pub casual eatery. Guests can enjoy all of Norwegian Jewel’s new features sailing from Houston, between now and April 18, 2015, to tropical Western Caribbean destinations including Cozumel, Mexico; Belize City, Belize; and Banana Coast, Honduras with fares beginning at $399.

Gulf coast cruise guests can also experience the Western Caribbean for seven-day sailings aboard Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Sun, sailing from now through April 12, 2015, from their homeports of New Orleans and Tampa respectively. Fares for Norwegian Dawn start at $509**, while fares for Norwegian Sun start at $429.