Mexico Cruise Season Is Here

Mexico Cruises

Mexico cruises offer the perfect opportunity to sip on a frozen margarita while enjoying the picturesque views of pristine beaches and rippling ocean waves from the balcony of your comfortable cruise ship stateroom. Cruises to Mexico visit the Mexican Riviera, which refers to the country’s West Coast and is an especially admired part of the region, with its fun and colorful towns that are wonderful to relax and stroll through, or embark on an everlasting adventure. Since the most popular towns of the Mexican Riviera aren’t very close to each other, a Mexican Riviera cruise is the best way to explore many of them in the same vacation.

Whether desiring a day of lounging on the beach in a rustic cabana or hammock, or yearning for a more adventurous day filled with snorkeling, para-sailing, shopping, or hiking, a Mexico cruise offers a myriad of activities and sites for travelers to see and do. Take a glass-bottom boat ride for admiring pictorial views of the ocean beneath you, or enjoy an enchanting evening feasting on fresh, ruby red lobster.

Mexico cruises stop in many of the Mexican ports including destinations such as Mazatlan, nicknamed the ‘Pearl of the Pacific’, which features a 10-mile promenade with sidewalk cafes and merchants selling various jewelry and woven belts on the street. It is not uncommon to see donkeys roaming the streets of Puerto Vallarta, where activities are abundant with deep-sea diving, mountain biking, and kayaking. Yet it is Puerto Vallarta’s surrounding jungle that mesmerizes travelers the most with hikes through lush tropical forests and cascading waterfalls on a Mexican cruise.

Cabo San Lucas is also a popular port with its local surfing spots, trophy fish, black coral reefs, sea turtles, and astonishing underwater sand falls. Must-see sites in Acapulco include cliff diving at La Quebrada and shopping in the Zona Dorado district. And, if you’re visiting the port of Ensenada in Baja California, it’s recommended to visit one or a variety of Mexico’s oldest wineries, as well as La Bufadora, a blowhole that shoots water 60-feet into the air.

Mexico’s terrain is ideal for every member of the family with premier golf courses, surfing, whale watching, hiking, windsurfing, snorkeling, and divine beaches for the perfect afternoon of basking in the sun. Some of the popular Mexico cruise lines that offer anywhere from 3-day to 11-day long cruise vacations include Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess.

Cruises Lines to Mexico:

• Azamara Cruises to Mexico
• Carnival Cruises to Mexico
• Cruise West to Mexico
• Crystal Cruises to Mexico
• Cunard Cruises to Mexico
• Holland America to Mexico
• Norwegian Cruise Lines to Mexico
• Princess Cruises to Mexico
• Royal Caribbean to Mexico
• Windstar Cruises to Mexico

Call now at 800-308-3077 Capt Bob

Italy Cruise Deals & More…Viva Italia!

Published on 08/24/10

Travelers can enjoy amazing Italy Cruise Deals:

By traveling to Italy and the Mediterranean off-season, you’ll find fewer crowds, fewer lines, and lots of value as you visit this beautiful gem of Europe!

Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, tasting real Italian pizza in Naples, or taking a gondola ride through the canals of Venice – with fewer crowds? On 7-night Europe cruises to Italy and beyond, you can travel Europe ‘off-season’ (when the peak Summer travel months have passed), and enjoy incredible ports-of-call along the stunning Mediterranean Sea.

Stylish Sailings to Italy with Celebrity Cruises

One of the finest ways to explore the beauty of Italy is on 7-night Europe sailings with Celebrity Cruises. Depart from Barcelona to visit enchanting Italian ports-of-call such as Genoa, Pisa, Rome, and Naples. On board, you’ll have a taste of ‘la bella vita’ with an array of international fare including a splash of Italy in the Tuscan Grille, a vibrant restaurant that offers prosciutto, spaghetti Bolognese, quintessential Italian wines, and more on board Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-class ships. Also, with the ‘Celebrity Life’ onboard program, you can take an enriching Language Learning with Rosetta Stone class to pick up on new words and phrases you can use during your Italy cruise!

• America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can receive a free coupon book to use during off-season Europe sailings with Celebrity Cruises.

Discover the Glories of the Mediterranean with Crystal Cruises

During 7-night luxury Crystal Cruises to the Mediterranean, you’ll see the splendors of Europe unfold – whether at sea or while visiting one of the many ports-of-call. From the famous coasts of St. Tropez to the stunning villages of Santorini and beyond, you can see it all from the comfort and privacy of your own veranda stateroom or suite. Enjoy the cooler climates of the Mediterranean during the off-season months as you take a stroll on the 360-degree Promenade deck that surrounds your ship. Also, with the only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea, traditional Afternoon Tea service, and gourmet dining prepared by a European-trained staff, you’ll relish every day of your Mediterranean vacation with Crystal Cruises.

• Travel to Europe in luxury with outstanding values from Crystal Cruises such as free air, shipboard credit, and 2 for 1 fares. Plus, you can also save up to $200 on 2010 cruises!

Everlasting Italy Cruise Memories with Royal Caribbean

On 7-night Royal Caribbean sailings to the Mediterranean, you’ll have many opportunities to explore this charming and beautiful region of Europe. During your Mediterranean cruise vacation, you can visit the Spanish Steps in Rome, see the Parthenon in Athens, marvel at La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and more all while sailing onboard Royal Caribbean’s innovative ships. Also, Royal Caribbean recently announced that all ships sailing to Europe will offer the Late Departure Program, where you’ll have the option to stay onboard up to 90 minutes prior to the next sailing’s departure for a small fee. If you’re not quite ready to get on your flight and leave Europe’s breathtaking Mediterranean Sea, you can lounge by the pool, enjoy lunch in the Windjammer Café, unwind with invigorating spa treatments, and more!

• For great savings and exclusive pricing for your Mediterranean cruise with Royal Caribbean, book now!

From Italy and beyond, the Mediterranean is one of Europe’s most treasured regions that is perfect for a cruise vacation. To sail through this wonderful part of the world ‘off-season’ during an Italy cruise, contact your America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Personal Vacation Planner today!

For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner Robert Foster today!

Holland America Offers “Grand Voyages”

Holland American Ship Oosterdam

Holland America Line again will offer voyages that touch all seven continents in fall 2011 and early 2012. The Amsterdam will sail a 70-day “Grand Asia and Australia Voyage” in fall 2011 and then returns to world cruising in January 2012 with a 112-day “Grand World Voyage” that visits the South Pacific, New Zealand, Australia and the Mediterranean. Following its 68-day “Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage” in January, Prinsendam will depart in March on a 62-day “Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage.”

Without requiring international air travel, Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages make taking a dream vacation easy and more affordable. The voyages feature UNESCO World Heritage Sites, first-time calls at new destinations, and extended time in port with late departures, overnights and overland tours.
Grand Voyages feature an enhanced on-board experience with local cultural entertainment and guest headliners and lecturers. Grand Voyage dining is distinguished by a different experience every day, featuring local ingredients and regional cuisine and wines. And service levels are at their highest, with nearly one crew member for every two guests.

The Amsterdam’s 70-day “Grand Asia and Australia Voyage” departs Seattle on Sept. 26, 2011, and concludes in Los Angeles. Following calls throughout Asia, the cruise continues to western Australia and the South Pacific. Overnights include Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, China; Tokyo and Kobe, Japan; Singapore; and Sydney and Perth, Australia.

The Amsterdam’s “Grand World Voyage” is round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, departing Jan. 6, 2012. The 112-day adventure calls in the Caribbean, South America, around Cape Horn through the Chilean fjords and south to Antarctica. Amsterdam then sails west to Tahiti, followed by calls in Australia, the Far East and Indian Ocean, before transiting the Suez Canal and sailing through the Mediterranean and back to South Florida. Overnight calls include the Great Barrier Reef from Sydney; Hong Kong; Mumbai, India; Barcelona, Spain; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Singapore; and Piraeus (Athens), Greece. The voyage also features a maiden call at Mangalore in Southern India.
Prinsendam’s 68-day “South America, Antarctica and the Amazon Voyage” sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale, departing on Jan. 4, 2012. The ship will transit the Panama Canal to South America’s Pacific coast then circumnavigate the continent. Prinsendam will spend eight days cruising the Amazon River and four days of scenic cruising in Antarctica. The itinerary also features maiden ports of call: Bocas del Toro, Panama; Matarani, Peru; Cabedelo, Brazil; and Ancud, Chile. Overnight calls include Manaus, Brazil, in the Amazon, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Callao (Lima), Peru. Upon its return to Fort Lauderdale, Prinsendam embarks March 12, 2012, on a 62-day journey to the Mediterranean and Holy Lands round-trip from Fort Lauderdale.
For the first time, Prinsendam will call at Durrës, Albania’s second-largest city; Saint Raphaél in the Côte d’Azur region of France; and Castellón de la Plana, in the Costa del Azahar region of Spain. Overnight calls will be made at Seville, Spain; Kusadasi (Ephesus) and Istanbul, Turkey; Piraeus (Athens); Venice, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal. This voyage can be combined with the “Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage” for a 130-day cruise.

Reservations are being taken for all of Holland America Line’s 2011 and 2012 grand voyages, and early-booking bonus amenities for full-cruise guests include prepaid hotel service charges, shipboard credit, luggage delivery service and a complimentary shore excursion or event for select stateroom categories. Amenities vary by cruise, stateroom category and booking date.
Rates start at $9,499 for Amsterdam’s 70-day “Grand Asia and Australia Voyage,” $23,799 for Amsterdam’s 112-day “Grand World Voyage,” $14,399 for Prinsendam’s 68-day “Grand South America and Antarctica Voyage,” and $12,999 for Prinsendam’s 62-day “Grand Mediterranean and Black Sea Voyage.” Cruise fares are per person, double occupancy. The four grand voyages can be booked in segments ranging from 18- to 112-day sailings. For more information, call 800-308-3077 or visit Avoya Travel.

Capt Bob

Norwegian Star: Alaska Cruises

There’s no better way to see Alaska and the Inside Passage than with us, especially from your own private balcony. Start your Alaska cruise from Seattle  and get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else. Watch for orcas. Go dogsledding. Or pan for gold. On board relax in the Mandara spa and watch the scenery glide by.

Hello and Welcome Aboard:

I have a group cruise to Alaska, inside passage, on the Beautiful NCL Star departing August 27, 2011 from Seattle. We have blocked 25 Balcony staterooms on Deck 10 at a price of $1089.00 per person  plus tax and port fees.  Marlene Varga (I take the Lead Member) is sponsoring this cruise and is offering to all interested parties the chance to go along. If you have sailed the inside passage of Alaska you know the beauty of what this cruise has to offer or if you wanted to cruise the Alaska Inside passage this is your opportunity, plus by joining this group you get a group rate discount ( NCL’S regular balcony stateroom price per person is $1499.00 per person plus tax and port charges). Call today at 1-360-687-9579 or out of state 1-800-308-3077 and mention Marlene Varga Group Cruise.

Many Thanks  Bob Foster

Travel Smart/Avoya Travel-American Express

Family Cruise Vacation Season!

Is a family cruise in your vacation plans this summer?

This might be the time to make it happen!  A cruise is a good concept for extended-family getaways because there is something for everyone aboard a cruise ship.  Plus, there’s is a cruise line for nearly every budget. With all-inclusive pricing, “Kid sail Free” promotions, two for one cruise fares or two for one airfare offers, the cruise lines are vying for your vacation dollar and appealing to you  to come aboard and spend your vacation on one of their beautiful ships.

Families with children (ages 2 to 17) should know that most cruise lines have organized kid clubs with trained staff to mentor and entertain your children while you enjoy your cruise vacation.  What the cruise does is take the children by age and pair them in groups, example a 10 year would not be placed into a group of 16 year olds or placed in with 5 year olds.  Your children will feel special, the cruise staff delivers, to each child their very own ships news letter delivered, each morning,  to your room for the plan activities for that day plus they get a choice of eating their meals with their group or have planned meals with the family.   Parents can rest assured their children are being safeguarded and supervised, each child is checked in or out by the parent or parents that signed them for security reasons, Photo ID required.

Royal Caribbean Cruise lines just signed an agreement with DreamWorks to add their characters to their cruises to compete with Disney Cruises and this all happens starting later this year.  Royal Caribbean Guests  will be surprised with DreamWorks-themed activities throughout their cruise vacation, featuring characters year-round from some of DreamWorks most popular feature films; Shrek^®, Madagascar^®, Kung Fu Panda^® and more.

Photo Opportunities
It’s not every day that you go on vacation and get your picture taken with Shrek. Or even kiss the hand of a Princess who’s an Ogre who’s a Princess… But this isn’t just any vacation. It’s the DreamWorks Experience onboard Royal Caribbean! Your chance to meet Shrek, Fiona, Po (Kung Fu Panda) and more of the lovable and popular DreamWorks characters live and in person! Be sure to get your photo taken with your favorites so you can show off to your friends and family. Otherwise, they might have a hard time believing it could all be true!

Character Parades
Who doesn’t love a parade! But a parade with all your friends from the DreamWorks movies is certain to be unlike any parade you’ve ever seen before. Get ready to be astonished, amazed and doubled-over with laughter as Shrek and friends participate in Royal Caribbean parades. You won’t want to miss a single moment of the antics that are sure to steal the scene.

For more information please call at 360-687-9579 or visit my travel website at www.TravelSmartbyKandB.com.

Capt Bob

Oceania To Sail Alaskan Waters In 2011

Oceania Cruises will sail in Alaska for the first time in summer 2011. Ten departures of four itineraries explore Alaska’s Inside Passage and call at Sitka, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, plus less-visited outposts such as Kodiak, Homer and Hoonah.

Depending on the itinerary, travelers will also cruise the Hubbard Glacier, Gulf of Alaska, Tracy Arm and College Fjord. With two-for-one fares and free air, a 10-day Alaska cruise starts at $3,499 per guest based on double occupancy. The Alaska cruises, which go on sale April 28, will be operated by the 684-passenger Regatta.
The 14-day “Majestic Alaska” cruise sails round trip from San Francisco, a maiden port for Oceania, and visits Victoria, Vancouver, Sitka, Hoonah, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan and Astoria, Ore. Departures are May 12 and Aug. 26 The 12-day “Alaskan Grandeur” sails between San Francisco and Vancouver, calling at Astoria, Victoria, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Sitka and Ketchikan. Departures are May 26 and Aug. 14.

The 10-day “Frontiers and Glaciers” round trip from Vancouver calls at Sitka, Hoonah, Kodiak, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Departures are June 7 and Aug. 4. The 12-day “Glacial Wilderness” sails between Vancouver and Anchorage, with visits to Ketchikan, Wrangell, Juneau, Hoonah, Skagway, Sitka, Seward and Homer. Departure dates are June 17, June 29, July 11 and July 23.

Frank Del Rio, chairman and CEO of Oceania’s parent company Prestige Cruise Holdings, said Alaska’s recent move to reduce the cruise passenger head tax helped cement the decision to sail in the 49th state. “We would like to thank Alaska’s governor, Sean Parnell, and the Alaska Legislature for their efforts to roll back the head tax on cruise passengers, which was an important consideration in evaluating our deployment alternatives,” Del Rio said. For more information, call 360-687-9579 or visit www.TravelSmartbyKandB.com

Capt Bob

Cruises

Let’s go Cruising

If there is any destination(s) in the world you would like to visit, there is a cruise line that goes there. Whether it’s an around the world voyage or anything in between there is a cruise itinerary to fit your needs!
Cruising is one of the most romantic and exciting way to see many ports of call for one low ticket price. The best part -  you only have to pack and unpack once.
The Cruise lines aim is to cater to your every need and to pamper you from the moment you arrive on board until you disembark. They want to make your experience on board a memorable one.
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