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Azamara announces "Buy One, Get One Half Off" fares for 2015-2016 voyages

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 04 August 2014 04 August 2014

Azamara Club Cruises took to its social media channels and the popular cruise forum, Cruise Critic, to ask community members what travel bonus they would appreciate most when booking a voyage.  Using results from that survey, Azamara Club Cruises announces today its “Buy One, Get One Half Off” fare.  Now, up-market travelers booking 2015 and 2016 voyages can receive up to 50 percent off their second guest’s fare for most sailings*.

During the survey period held the week of June 2, Azamara Club Cruises’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram fans were invited to weigh in on “what promotion they would like to see next.” Participants were given four choices, “double stateroom upgrade,” “onboard spending credit,” “free shore excursion,” or “50 percent off second guest cruise fare.”  The offering of 50 percent off was the overwhelming favorite. Cruise Critic also posted the question to its fans prompting the same response from participants.  

Available for all stateroom categories booked starting August 4 through September 30, travelers can choose from almost 100 voyages visiting ports of call in South America, the Mediterranean, Northern and Western Europe, Asia and Australia.

“We put our guests at the heart and soul of all we do and spend a tremendous amount of time building a community with them, both while on our ships and after they have returned home. We believe this is why we have such a high percentage of repeat guests. We want to know what they want; we listen and then develop or change programs, policies and special offers that deliver on their wishes. This promotion is just one example,” says Larry Pimentel, President and CEO of Azamara Club Cruises.  “We anticipate this offering to be a significant value to our guests. As we don’t repeat itineraries in a calendar year, we have seen a growing trend of travelers booking consecutive voyages and expect this offering to entice even more guests to take advantage of back to back sailings.”

Azamara Club Cruises, just named one of the top two large ship cruise lines by Travel + Leisure readers in the magazine’s annual “World’s Best Awards” survey recently enhanced its Azamara Insider AccessSM and Nights and Cool PlacesSM and Land Discoveries® programs. Azamara's ships stay in ports late or for multiple days which affords guests a substantial destination immersive experience. Voyagers can use the new fare savings to take advantage of the behind the scenes style shore excursions that are not usually experienced by most travelers that embark on a cruise vacation.

Celebrity Cruises offers complimentary extras for UK passengers on certain 2015-16 cruises booked in Aug-Sep

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

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Published: 01 August 2014 01 August 2014

Indulge with a complimentary private chauffeur, free cocktails and room upgrades – Celebrity Cruisesis offering even more luxury on 2015 and 2016 sailings with a range of additional extras to make for an extra-special holiday. 

Book a Celebrity Cruises holiday between 1 August and 30 September on selected worldwide sailings and receive a free upgrade to a room with a private balcony to soak up the spectacular views and flights from just £49, including transfers. Guests sailing out of Southampton will also receive a complimentary classic drinks package worth up to $1,400 to enjoy sipping holiday cocktails and free car parking at the port or a complimentary private chauffeur driven journey to the ship when booking a suite. 

With offers available on sailings of seven nights or more to Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia and New Zealand guests can delve into a world of cultures in complete luxury. Applicable sailings include: 

Spoilt rotten in Scandinavia and Russia
Unearth the gems of northern Europe and stay overnight in St. Petersburg and Copenhagen from just £1,449 per person on 14 June 2015 (based on two people sharing a balcony stateroom). Price includes free parking at Southampton, a free classic drinks package worth $1,300, an upgrade to a balcony stateroom and a 13-night cruise onboard Celebrity Eclipse. In addition, guests booking a suite will receive a complimentary private chauffeur driven car to the port. The cruise departs from Southampton (England) and calls at Copenhagen (Denmark) for an overnight stay, Stockholm (Sweden), Tallinn (Muuga, Estonia), St. Petersburg (Russia) for an overnight stay and Berlin (Warnemunde, Germany) before returning to Southampton.

Savour South East Asia
Head to the Far East and soak up the sights and sounds of Thailand and Vietnam from a private balcony, from just £2,279 per person on 8 November 2015 (based on two people sharing a balcony stateroom). Price includes reduced air fare, transfers, an upgrade to a balcony stateroom and a 14-night cruise onboard Celebrity Millennium. The cruise departs from Hong Kong (China) after an overnight stay and calls at Hanoi (Halong Bay,Vietnam) for an overnight stay, Hue/Danang (Chan May, Vietnam), Ho Chi Minh (Phu My, Vietnam) and Bangkok (Laemchabang, Thailand) for an overnight stay before arriving into Singapore for a final overnight stay and the flight home.

Kick back in the Caribbean
Island hop through the Caribbean Sea to idyllic destinations including St. Thomas and St. Maarten and relax on a private balcony to soak up the sun, from just £1,329 per person (based on two people sharing a balcony stateroom) on 14 November 2015. Price includes reduced air fare, transfers, an upgrade to a balcony stateroom and a seven-night cruise onboard Celebrity Reflection. The cruise departs from Miami (Florida) and calls at San Juan (Puerto Rico), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas) and Philipsburg (St. Maarten) before returning to Miami for the flight home.

Cruise & Maritime Voyages in “buy one, get one free” UK-Australia offer

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Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen

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Published: 31 July 2014 31 July 2014

Cruise & Maritime Voyages has launched an offer “buy one, get one free;’ for Astor’s 5 Novembervoyage from London Tilbury to Fremantle in Australia via Cape Town. The voyage takes 38 nights and fares start from £5,089.

“Relive the bygone days of sea travel on this classic Southbound Voyage to Australia via the Cape of Good Hope. Visiting the British outposts of Ascenscion Island and St. Helena, South Africa, Reunion and Mauritius.Your first call is Le Havre offering an optional tour to Paris or to the Normandy countryside and the Portugese capital of Lisbon will delight you with its rich maritime heritage.

Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands where you can explore the vibrant streets and surrounds of Santa Cruz and Porto Grande, on São Vicente in the Cape Verde Islands, is dominated by the mighty Monte Verde. Begin to recharge your batteries as you cross the equator enjoying wonderful days at sea on board Astor. The next two stops are George Town in the Ascension Island which is famous for sport fishing and Jamestown on the isolated island of St. Helena. Journey into the regions unique legacy as the island where Napoleon was exiled by the British and died.

Cape Town is a picturesque city with the majestic Table Mountain visible from almost any vantage point. A trip to the summit by cable car offers breath taking views. Beautiful Mossel Bay is on the famous Garden Route and Durban has a string of white sand beaches known as the ‘Golden Mile’. Next stop is Reunion, a beautiful island belonging to France with a coastline of beaches and resort towns. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Port Louis, on the stunning island of Mauritius, is a melting pot of varied cultures with historic colonial architecture and heritage. During your final sea days, enjoy the ships fine facilities and company of new found friends before sailing into Fremantle Harbour for the chance to spend Christmas in Australia.

Suite & Balcony Sale offers deals on Princess Cruises

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Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä

Category: Latest offers Latest offers

Published: 22 July 2014 22 July 2014

Princess Cruises is offering the ultimate cruise deal with the Suite & Balcony Bonus Sale, running July 22 - August 19, on select cruises. During this cruise sale, guests who book a mini-suite or suite will receive up to $400 free onboard spending money per stateroom and guests booking an oceanview stateroom will receive a free balcony upgrade.

Several spring and winter cruises are featured in the summer sale to vacation destinations such as the Caribbean, Mexico, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe and Transatlantic voyages. Cruises depart between December 2014 and May 2015.

Guests booking a mini-suite or suite will receive an onboard credit of $50 per person for six- to nine-day cruises, $100 per person for 10-11-day cruises or $200 per person for 12 days or longer.

More information about the cruise sale and pricing can be found at princess.com/sale.

Example cruise deals during the Suite & Balcony Bonus Sale include:

–    Caribbean cruise — 7 days: $1,999 suite; $899 mini-suite; $699 balcony

–    Mexico cruise — 7 days: $1,999 suite; $899 mini-suite; $699 balcony

–    Alaska cruise — 7 days: $2,079 suite; $1,349 mini-suite; $1,149 balcony

–    Panama Canal cruise — 11 days: $2,999 suite; $1,699 mini-suite; $1,299 balcony

–    Transatlantic cruise — 14 days: $4,599 suite; $2,399 mini-suite; $1,799 balcony

Information about other cruise deals and promotions can be found at princess.com/topcruisedeals.

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. The Suite and Balcony Bonus Sale runs from 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 22 through 11:59 p.m. PDT on August 19, 2014 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.