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Crystal Cruises Announces Reduced Deposits for Select 2020 European Summer Voyages
MIAMI, January 9, 2020 – Making it easier than ever to plan a luxury cruise to the Mediterranean, Crystal Cruises is offering reduced deposits of $100 for a dozen Crystal Serenity sailings and one Crystal Symphony sailing in 2020. The select voyages range from seven to 13 nights from April through August and explore some of the most coveted locales along the French and Italian rivieras, Dalmatian Coast, Spanish Coast, Greek Isles and Western Europe.
Crystal Serenity
April 21, 2020 (12 nights), Rome to Monte Carlo
May 3, 2020 (7 nights), Monte Carlo to Venice
May 10, 2020 (12 nights), Venice to Barcelona
May 31, 2020 (7 nights), Rome to Venice
June 14, 2020 (12 nights), Athens to Barcelona
July 3, 2020 (7 nights), Rome to Monte Carlo
July 10, 2020 (9 nights), Monte Carlo to Venice
July 31, 2020 (9 nights), Rome to Barcelona
August 9, 2020 (7 nights), Barcelona to Monte Carlo
August 16, 2020 (7 nights), Monte Carlo to Rome
August 23, 2020 (7 nights), Rome to Barcelona
August 30, 2020 (13 nights), Barcelona to Québec City
Crystal Symphony
August 19, 2020 (13 nights), Amsterdam to Barcelona
The reduced deposit promotion is valid for all new bookings made during Crystal’s current
Book Now Savings window, which launches today and runs through March 4, 2020, allowing guests to take advantage of the best possible fares on Crystal’s all-inclusive luxury with the added incentive of the low deposit. The $100 deposit is just a fraction of the standard deposit of 25 percent of the cruise fare. The final payment requirement of 120 days prior to sailing remains the same during the promotion.
About Crystal
Only the world-renowned Crystal Experience offers an unwavering, unparalleled standard of excellence and luxury across four distinct cruising options: Crystal Cruises, the World’s Most Awarded Luxury Cruise Line; Crystal River Cruises, the World’s Most Luxurious River Cruise Line; Crystal Yacht Cruises, offering boutique luxury and bold adventure in the world’s most elite harbors; and Crystal Expedition Cruises, taking Crystal’s acclaimed elegance to the farthest reaches of the world. Crystal has been recognized with top honors in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for a record 26 years including, in 2019, for Best Medium-Ship Cruise Line for Crystal Cruises, Best Small-Ship Cruise Line for Crystal Yacht Cruises and Best River Cruise Line for Crystal River Cruises. Crystal was also voted “World’s Best” by the readers of Travel + Leisure for 20 years; and won “Cruise Line of the Year” and “Most Luxurious Guest Experience” by Virtuoso for 2018 & 2019. Crystal is proud to be a platinum partner of the advisors of ASTA.
For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel advisor, call 888.799.2437,or visit www.crystalcruises.com. Join the hundreds of thousands who subscribe to the Crystal Insider blog, follow Crystal Cruises’ Facebook page; @crystalcruises on Twitter and Instagram; @crystalrivercruises on Instagram; and engage in the conversation with #crystalcruises, #crystalrivercruises and #WhereLuxuryisPersonal.
Wave Season Specials from Abercrombie & Kent
These special offers are good through March 2020
Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear
Book by Mar 31, 2020, and save up to $6,000 per stateroom. In addition, receive a further $1,500 per-person air credit when you reserve your international air through A&K. Solo travellers save 50% on the single supplement in stateroom categories 1-3.
Join Fiann Paul, captain of The Impossible Row, a rowing expedition that just accomplished an incredible feat: the first completely human powered ocean row team to cross the Drake Passage. Captain Fiann Paul is known for being the fastest and the most record-breaking ocean rower in the world today. Upon completion of this voyage, he became the first person to row five oceans -- and the first person to complete the Ocean Explorers Grand Slam. He will be sharing his experiences as Explorer-in-Residence on Abercrombie & Kent’s Arctic cruises in 2020.
Ultimate Iceland & Greenland Cruise
Book by Mar 31, 2020, and save up to $6,000 per stateroom. In addition, receive a further $1,500 per-person air credit when you reserve your international air through A&K. Solo travellers waive the single supplement in stateroom categories 1-3.
This unique voyage offers guests a choice of expertly designed shore excursions that appeal to cultural enthusiasts, families and active thrill-seekers led by famed mountaineer Alex Pancoe, who just completed the Explorers Grand Slam, an adventurers’ challenge consisting of climbing the Seven Summits – the highest mountains on each continent — as well as cross-country skiing the final degree to the North and South Poles.
Book by Mar 31, 2020, and save up to $11,000 per stateroom. In addition, receive a further $1,500 per-person air credit when you reserve your international air through A&K. Solo travellers save 50% on the single supplement in stateroom categories 1-3.
Join A&K’s world-class Expedition Team on a cruise through the rarely-transited Northwest Passage, embarking on an extraordinary expedition aboard commanding ‘Le Boreal’ from western Greenland to Nome, Alaska, all while following in the footsteps of the greatest explorers. Cruise for 21 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions on luxurious ‘Le Boreal,’ enjoying all-balcony accommodations and a guest capacity limited to just 199, only when exclusively chartered by A&K
Save up to $6,000 per stateroom. Solo travellers can also save 50% on the single supplement in stateroom categories 1-3 when reserved by Mar 31, 2020.
Experience fascinating Japan with A&K’s passionate experts and enrichment specialists, cruising on exclusively chartered ‘Le Soleal’ to stunning, unique ports that include Takamatsu, Hiroshima, Karatsu, Matsue, Kanazawa, Sado-ga-shima, Noshiro/Aomori and South Korea’s Ulsan. Cruise for 11 nights on stunning, luxurious ‘Le Soleal.’ Design Your Day and choose from an array of included, expertly led shore excursions that delve deeper into Japanese culture, art, gardens, history and economics
Italy Cruise: Hidden Treasures from Florence to Venice
Save up to $2,000 per stateroom. Solo travellers can also save 50% on the single supplement on stateroom categories 1-3 when reserved by Mar 31, 2020.
Back by popular demand in 2020, this all-encompassing voyage led by our experts explores nearly the entire navigable coast of Italy. Enjoy two days in Florence before cruising on all-balcony ‘Le Bougainville’ to treasures from Rome, Venice and Sicily to Puglia’s Gargano National Park, Urbino and Bastia on French Corsica.
Book early and save up to $11,000 per stateroom on 2020-21 Antarctica Cruises when reserved by Mar 31, 2020.
Cruising the Mekong: Siam Saigon, & Angkor Wat
Solo travellers save 50% on the single supplement on select departures.
Cruise for seven nights on an exclusive charter of 24-guest ‘Mekong Princess,’ a luxurious, boutique river cruiser, accompanied throughout by an A&K Resident Tour Director. Gain deeper insight into Southeast Asia’s varied, intertwined river cultures through interactions with local villagers, families in their homes and monks in pagodas. Explore magnificent Angkor Wat at sunset, with an expert guide at your side. Thanks to your ship’s smaller size, access authentic, less-frequented locales ranging from little-known islands to a port nestled in the heart of vibrant Saigon
New Year, Big Savings on a Small Ship Adventure Cruise
UnCruise Adventures offers savings on 2020 sailings in Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, Latin America
UnCruise Adventures offers savings on 2020 sailings in Alaska, Mexico, Hawaii, Latin America
SEATTLE, Jan. 2, 2020 – Travelers planning an adventure in the new year have two months to save on adventure cruises with UnCruise Adventures. The line is offering up to $1,000 per couple in adventure savings in Alaska, Mexico, Costa Rica & Panama, Belize & Guatemala, Colombia & Panama and Hawaii. A suite deal offers groups a savings on larger suites.
Ships carrying 22-86 guests sail adventure cruises with a focus on nature and wildlife. Adventure activities are included in every UnCruise—kayaking, hiking, beachcombing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, skiff excursions and wildlife searches.
“Plan your travel now and enjoy the anticipation of a memorable adventure in 2020,” said Captain Dan Blanchard, owner and CEO of UnCruise Adventures. “Go explore the wilds of Alaska or snorkel in Belize. Whatever it is, get outside your comfort zone and discover something new.”
Offers are available on new reservations for select 2020 departures booked between January 2 and February 28, 2020. Mention a savings code to receive the offer.
Southeast Alaska
Save up to $1,000 per couple on weeklong Alaska adventures aboard the 84-guest Safari Endeavour and the 86-guest Legacy when booking a commander cabin or higher category. The Safari Endeavour sails from Juneau and Sitka and the Legacy sails from Juneau and Ketchikan. Mention code WAVE1000AK.
Save up to $500 per couple on weeklong Alaska adventure cruises aboard the 76-guest Wilderness Discoverer and 74-guest Wilderness Explorer when booking a trailblazer cabin or higher category. Both ships sail from Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan. Mention code WAVE500AK.
With few or no port calls, every Alaska cruise includes daily adventure activities in remote wilderness. Flexible itineraries and the small group size facilitate unimpeded exploration and time to search for and watch wildlife.
Hawaiian Islands
In celebration of its first year of year-round Hawaii sailings, a savings offer of $700 per couple is offered on weeklong Hawaii cruises departing between March 7 – September 5, 2020. The 36-guest Safari Explorer yacht visits Hawai’i, Molokai, Lanai and Maui with included activities exploring land and sea. Cultural heritage is a key component of the UnCruise experience in the islands with a full day spent with locals on Molokai. Mention code 700HI20.
Latin America: Belize, Guatemala, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica
The 66-guest Safari Voyager sails adventure cruises in Latin America. Belize and Colombia itineraries are new in fall 2020. Save $800 per couple on seven-night Costa Rica & Panama, Belize & Guatemala, and Colombia & Panama cruises departing between April 20 and December 5, 2020. Mention code 800LAM20. Save $1,000 per couple on 10-night Costa Rica & Panama cruises departing January 9 through March 29, 2020. Mention code 1000CRP10N.
Mexico’s Sea of Cortés
Save $700 per couple on Sea of Cortés cruises departing January 4 through April 4, 2020 when booking a commander cabin or higher category. The 84-guest Safari Endeavour explores the marine life rich waters of Baja, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on weeklong adventures roundtrip from San Jose del Cabo. Activities include snorkeling with sea lions at Los Islotes, whale and marine life searches, desert hikes and remote beach explorations, a mule ride with local rancheros, and close up encounters with gray whales and calves at Magdalena Bay during calving season. Mention code 700MEX20.
Suite Deal
Families and other groups booking four or more cabins aboard the Legacy, Safari Voyager or Safari Endeavour on select 2020 Latin America or Alaska adventure cruises can save 50% on a larger suite as the fourth cabin. Suites provide a private gathering and party space for small groups. Save 50% on the 600-sq. foot Owner’s Suite aboard the Legacy and Safari Voyager or a Commodore Suite on the Safari Endeavour. Mention code SUITE2020.
Cruises start at $3,995 (before savings) and are inclusive featuring fresh, innovative meals; all beverages, including alcohol; adventure activities and transfers day of cruise. Port taxes and fees are additional. The offers are combinable with UnCruise’s Loyalty, Referral and Family Discoveries savings programs. To book or to request additional information, contact a travel advisor or UnCruise Adventures at 888-862-8881 or sales@uncruise.com.
Windstar Cruises Announces ‘Wave Season’ Offer on Small Ship Cruises Around the Globe
Seattle, WA, Jan. 2, 2020 — It’s that time of year again – wave season. And small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has an offer that makes cruising on its boutique ships carrying fewer than 350 passengers even more enticing.
Windstar’s “Pick Your Perk” savings for wave season, beginning January 7, includes a choice of the following:
$1,000 of onboard spending (for things like shore excursions or spa treatments)
Up to $300 airfare credit
Unlimited WiFi (up to $70/day)
Guests booking a Premium Suite have an additional perk option: Windstar’s popular All-In Package, which includes unlimited Wi-Fi access, unlimited laundry service, hotel and beverage gratuities, and the top shelf Captain’s Exclusive Beverage Package featuring all wines by the glass, all beer selections, all mini-bar beverages, and a broad assortment of cocktails (a value of $89 per person, per day).
Plus, guests also receive complimentary wine (up to two bottles per cabin); up to 20 percent savings on Star Collector Voyages (cruises that are 14 days or more); reduced rates for solo travelers; and reduced deposits from $50 per guest. Guests must book by February 28, 2020 to qualify for the Pick Your Perk savings.
In addition, travel advisors can earn a $100 per cabin bonus commission for booking new guests – those who will be sailing with Windstar for the first time ever.
These savings/perks are available on Windstar cruises around the globe, from brand-new itineraries in Australia and New Zealand, to adventurous journeys in Alaska and Canada, or “get the heck out of winter” Caribbean cruise or Costa Rica and Panama Canal cruise.
For the offer’s fine print and more details, visit https://www.windstarcruises.com/perks/.