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Clipper Cruise Line Crystal Cruises The five small to mid-size ships in Regent Seven Seas' six-star fleet include: the new all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager, her sister ship the Seven Seas Mariner, the all-suite Seven Seas Navigator, the unique twin-hull Regent Diamond and the French Polynesian Paul Gauguin. And, we are so thrilled that they rated #1 in this Poll - because we think they're the best, too! |
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Go windsurfing from the private marina of this 320-guest ship. The beautiful, six-star Paul Gauguin is home-ported in Tahiti. |
The unique, 350-guest Regent Diamond combines the spacious luxury of a grand ocean liner with the intimacy of a private club. Her twin-hull design makes her one of the most stable vessels afloat. |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises' first all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ship, the Seven Seas Mariner, was awarded "Ship of the Year", 2002, Ocean and Cruise News. |
From her all-suite accommodations (90% with balconies), to her signature cuisine, the 490-guest Seven Seas Navigator has few equals. |
The second all-suite, all-balcony ship, the 700-guest Seven Seas Voyager is the newest addition to Regent Seven Seas Cruises' six-star fleet. ... and this is the ship on which we enjoyed a luxury cruise from Venice to Athens last fall. Highlights of our itinerary were visiting Venice, Dubrovnik, Croatia and Ephesus, Turkey for the first time. We enjoyed revisiting Athens, and Santorini and had some wonderful, relaxing days at sea, as well as some extra time in London, while flying British Airways. Aboard ship we enjoyed most of all, our penthouse suite with large walk-in closet (with a safe) and the "largest bathroom at sea", complete with tub and separate shower; the friendly, courteous staff, the ambience of the ship, a choice of four dining rooms (two of which were by reservation only - at no extra charge) the shows and entertainment, cooking demonstrations, Tea, the convenient computer lab and a fantastic message in the Judith Jackson spa (Thanks, Helen!). SILVERSEA CRUISES Since the inception of Silversea Cruises in 1994, they’ve dedicated themselves to defining the elite luxury experience with thoroughly modern ships with every technical innovation; spacious ocean-view suites with sumptuous furnishings and appointments (most with a private veranda); inspired cuisine and the finest wines and spirits; and the intent to make you feel at home and welcome. We have visited the Silver Shadow in Norfolk with a champagne and hors d'ouvres reception and the Silver Whisper in Yorktown. and experienced their cuisine and service at a plated lunch. We think cruising Silversea! CRYSTAL CRUISES The newly-refurbished 50,000 ton, 940-guest Crystal Harmony received the highest ranking of 21 cruise ships in the "medium ships" category from Condé Nast Traveler magazine readers in the February 2002 issue. She also received the highest scores in her class for cuisine and events. Her onboard amenities include exquisitely appointed staterooms — over half with private verandahs — expansive decks, a Caesars Palace at Sea casino, a lavish spa, complete fitness facilities, paddle tennis, two pools, and award-winning cuisine served in three separate and distinctive dinner restaurants. We thoroughly enjoyed our Panama Canal cruise aboard the Crystal Harmony - loved the luncheon buffets (no midnight extravaganza), the Computer-at-Sea program, the cooking demonstration, and the beautiful ship with a Travel Coordinator with whom you can book your next cruise and the details are referred to us to take care of and to give you your documents - just be sure to tell them that Travel Agents International is your travel agency.
The 50,000-ton, 940-guest Crystal Symphony is one of the most spacious and luxurious cruise ships at sea. Onboard amenities include grand lounges, a full-service fitness facility, a Caesars Palace at Sea casino, a lavish spa, expansive decks, two pools, award-winning cuisine and entertainment, in addition to exquisitely-appointed staterooms, more than half of which offer private verandahs.
The 1,080-guest, 68,000-ton Crystal Serenity officially entered service in the region on July 7, 2003, featuring more space per guest than any ship in its class; complimentary bottled water, soft drinks and specialty coffees; large state-of-the art Feng Shui spa; Aveda products in all staterooms; 85% verandah staterooms and 100 penthouse suites; and a sushi restaurant with the cuisine of acclaimed chef Nobu Matsuhisa. SeaDream Yacht Club is the yachting venture by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad who founded Seabourn Cruise Line, and Larry Pimentel who was president of Seabourn under Brynestad and later president and CEO of the merged Cunard and Seabourn. Pimentel is President and CEO of the Coconut Grove, Florida-headquartered SeaDream Yacht Club and a co-owner. Brynestad is Chairman. The company operates SeaDream I and SeaDream II, twin, ultra luxury, mega yachts that operate on seven-day sailings in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. The yachts are not only ideal for discerning travelers seeking an unstructured and casual holiday experience but also for small meetings and incentive groups or individual private family gatherings. They are available for full charter. SeaDream I and II share the top Five-Star Club award in the Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2004 guidebook. We thoroughly enjoyed our Caribbean Cruise on SeaDream II - being met curbside when exiting our taxi by Captain Dahl and the Maitre De - the brief check-in on the ship and champagne and caviar reception in the lounge while our luggage was being placed in our stateroom... and everything was uphill from there, including wonderful ports of call, attentive, friendly service, fine wining and dining (and alcoholic drinks) included in the fare! Given the right conditions, Clipper Cruise Line believes travel can be an immensely satisfying, mind-expanding endeavor and that after a good trip, your can return home enriched with lasting impressions of beautiful places and interesting people encountered. Their small ships are northbound in the summer and southbound in the winter, always ready for spontaneous discoveries. And on board, their crews provide a welcoming, unpretentious environment, leaving you free to set your own pace - explore on your own, join a shore tour or just relax on deck or in their smoke-free lounge. |
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VIKING RIVER CRUISES Viking River Cruises offers European vacations along the rivers of Europe and Russia. Also, new for 2004, they are offering China river cruises and tours. With your floating hotel, you will find that Viking River Cruises offers you the ability to explore fascinating destinations up close and in comfort. Their all-inclusive European vacations and China vacations include roundtrip air, cruises, shore tours with English-speaking guides, deluxe river-view cabins and gourmet meals. You may find them in some ways, better than an ocean cruise or bus tour, as you'll unpack just once and cruise up close to the very best that Europe or China have to offer. We have seen Viking River Cruises plying the rivers of Germany when we were on a similar river cruise. (aboard the Switzerland II on an 'Historic Rivers of Germany' itinerary). River Cruises are a great way to travel Europe! Also, China (although, our Yangtze River Cruise was aboard a similar cruise line, Victoria Cruises) |
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This is what Windstar Cruises has to say about a typical day: Each beautiful day unfurls like the crisp white sails of your spectacular yacht. You can sleep late and enjoy breakfast in bed, but the warm breezes beckon and you eye a deserted cove nearby. Life is a series of difficult choices. And life aboard Windstar invites you to make these choices. Do everything, or do nothing at all. We offer a variety of shipboard activities, water sports, spa treatments and optional shore excursions to suit every taste and ambition. Join a wine tasting in an 18th-century winery in Provence, set out to explore the best snorkeling spot in the Caribbean or Tahiti. After lunch, check out our water sports platform for water-skiing, windsurfing, and the always popular "banana" boat. Or let our Sports Team show you the underwater basics with a resort scuba class in the ship''s pool. If your idea of adventure is a sea-salt scrub and herbal body wrap, then the 'WindSpa' is your destination (Wind Surf only). When the choices simply become too overwhelming, just remember…the Pool Bar is open, a cushioned deck chair awaits and the view from the Bridge is exceptional! What sets Celebrity apart from other vacation choices today is the cruise line's passionate dedication to providing guests with a cruise experience that exceeds expectations. This extraordinary performance level has become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set the worldwide standard for today's expression of what first made cruising famous - high quality, superior design, spacious accommodations, grand style, attentive service and exceptional cuisine. And, the excellence of Celebrity's existing cruise product continues with the cruise line's Millennium-class ships, which embody even greater technical achievement and meaningful innovation, while retaining the distinctive style, sophistication and service elements that have become the hallmark of a Celebrity cruise. |
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Century offers the perfect blend of world-class amenities, advanced technology and classic style. |
A spectacular experience throughout, Constellation offers the impeccable service and exceptional amenities of a grand hotel along with a voyage you'll never forget. This vessel features the AquaSpa SM, Michael's Club and Ova Café Milan - to name just a few of the features designed to indulge you, pamper you and exceed your every expectation. |
Sunbathe on the Sky Deck. Meet with friends at Redness-Vous Square. Your every mood was considered in the imaginative design of Galaxy. |
A dazzling Broadway-style show is taking place on the Fantasy Deck. A private corner is reserved for you in the Martini Bar. The drama of Celebrity style is evident everywhere on Horizon. |
From the Grand Foyer to the premiere dining restaurant, The SS United States, every aspect of the Infinity is magnificent. Lavishly finished in wood and marble, etched glass and polished granite, every deck is an experience in opulence. |
On Mercury, you can come aboard a vessel shimmering in elegance and grandeur that will be your host for delightful dining and creative relaxation. Mercury is grand in design, yet as intimate and refined as a private yacht. When you travel aboard this award-winning ship to exotic destinations such as Alaska, the Caribbean and South America, you can discover the rustic charm of Juneau, or explore the tropical Eden of Costa Rica's rain forests. The Mercury has ten decks, each featuring an exciting facet of Celebrity's signature stateroom suites and clubs. Relax at Celebrity's aqua spa, a serene water environment to cleanse and purify the mind, body and spirit. |
From the Grand Foyer to The RMS Olympic specialty restaurant, Millennium is a splendid vessel. Luxury shows in every detail on every deck - in wood and marble, etched glass and polished granite. |
A spectacular experience throughout, Summit offers the impeccable service and exceptional amenities of a grand hotel. |
Every inch of this ship gleams, and every corner offers a new way to relax, indulge and enjoy yourself. Travel in sophisticated style, the trademark of Zenith. |
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As the flagship of Holland America's five-star fleet, the ms Amsterdam is the standard bearer - the very best of the best. Built at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy, the Amsterdam gracefully combines classic and state-of-the-art features. Fine woods, vibrant colors and original artwork establish a traditional shipboard ambiance from stem to stern. Modern additions include an Internet center, a sports bar and a children's activity room. |
Grandly proportioned and designed to carry fewer guests than other ships in her class, the ms Maasdam is among the most spacious ships at sea. Her grandeur is evident in a soaring three-deck-high atrium featuring a monumental glass sculpture by Luciano Vistosi of Italy. In the grand Rotterdam Dining Room guest seating on two levels overlooks an antique marble fountain from Argentina, and beyond - the sea. After
escorting two groups on an 11-day cruise to the Caribbean on the Maasdam from Norfolk on
January 20 and February 20, we are excited about escorting our next group on November 30,
2004. If you'd like to join us, please contact our |
Understated. Elegant. Warmly hospitable. You'll feel it the moment you step aboard the classic ms Noordam. Built in St. Nazaire, France, this classic vessel offers all the amenities of a great cruise ship: a magnificent teak promenade deck that completely encircles the ship, expansive windows for unobstructed ocean views, exceptional cuisine and dazzling entertainment in a two-tiered show lounge. |
Introducing the ms Oosterdam (pronounced OH-ster-dam), second member of the grand Vista-class ships defining the future of cruising. Oosterdam dazzles guests with more of everything they desire in a cruise vacation - more staterooms with verandahs for private sunning, dining and relaxing; more dining choices including an intimate reservations-only restaurant; more ways to relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, largest and most luxurious spa in Holland America's fleet. |
Let the intimate ms Prinsendam welcome you aboard. Carrying fewer than 800 guests, Prinsendam offers a very special experience to those who voyage with her. Forty percent of her spacious staterooms feature private verandahs for sunning and relaxing. Additional comfort waits in the spa's warmly sensual aroma-stone therapy. Guests may enjoy the cuisine of the Pacific Northwest in the intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill before attending Broadway-style entertainment in the Queen's Lounge. |
Holland America's sixth ship to bear the name, ms Rotterdam, gracefully blends classic features (fine woods, vibrant colors) with groundbreaking new elements (Internet Center, boutique shopping and children's play room). Premium quality pervades every inch of Rotterdam. A full 80 percent of the spacious staterooms offer ocean views. Guests staying in Penthouse or Deluxe Verandah Suites have exclusive use of the Neptune Lounge and its concierge. An intimate reservations-only restaurant features cuisine of the Pacific Northwest. |
Designed to carry fewer passengers than others in her class, the ms Ryndam is among the most spacious ships at sea and the perfect choice for those who wish to see the world in style. Themed around Dutch worldwide exploration, the décor features art and artifacts from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Guests aboard Ryndam encounter elegance at every turn - from a string quartet serenade in the splendid dining room to the two-deck Vermeer Show Lounge named for the master painter. |
The ms Statendam is a masterpiece of the shipbuilder's art. Luxurious, technologically advanced, and, because she carries fewer guests than other ships in her class, truly spacious. Experience a soaring atrium lobby, where guests pause for espresso, shop exclusive boutiques, send e-mail and meet friends for drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Spectacular views of the sea and horizon are everywhere - from the two-tiered dining room to suites and deluxe staterooms with private verandahs. |
Grandly proportioned and designed to carry fewer guests than other ships in her class, the ms Veendam offers guests an extra measure of space. Enjoy the two-tiered Rotterdam Dining Room with grand sweeping staircase, and suites with private verandahs for airy, outdoor relaxing and sunning. Multiple lounges provide choices for leisurely evenings. A wide teak deck affords ample room for strolling and deck chairs for those who wish to sit and watch the sea roll by. |
The uniquely themed ms Volendam features flowers of all kinds throughout the ship's artwork and interior design. This delightful motif unites Volendam's combination of classic and state-of-the-art attributes. Special features include plenty of the popular mini-suites with verandahs, an Internet Center and boutique shopping. The reservations-only Pinnacle Grill experience offers guests a unique dining option featuring food and wines of the Pacific Northwest. |
The Vista-Class ms Westerdam joins the Holland America Line fleet in spring 2004. On board, guests will enjoy a space-per-person ratio unsurpassed by any other ship in a fleet already known for spacious comfort. In addition, Westerdam has more of what guests desire: More staterooms with private verandahs. More dining choices including the reservations-only Pinnacle Grill experience, and the Lido Restaurant, a culinary courtyard. More ways to relax in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon. |
The musically themed ms Zaandam offers a unique shipboard atmosphere. Her décor includes artifacts and memorabilia representing various musical genres - from a Baroque-style Dutch pipe organ in the atrium to guitars signed by rock icons The Rolling Stones. Of course, guests enjoy Holland America's signature offerings, such as world-class cuisine in the Rotterdam Dining Room, which spans two decks and features Rosenthal china, starched linens, silver and fresh flowers. |
The ms Zuiderdam (pronounced ZI-der-dam) began her inaugural season in 2002 as the first of the new Vista Class - forward-looking ships in both design and spirit. Zuiderdam trumpets the arrival of a new age in cruising. She offers more staterooms with private verandahs, more dining choices and more ways to relax and rejuvenate in The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, the largest and most luxurious spa in our fleet. The Oberoi Shehrayar and Shehrazad are five-star Nile cruise ships that traverse the Nile between Egypt Luxor and Aswan. These sister ships offer a grand Egypt tour of the historic sites of Luxor and Aswan in the most luxurious settings. Some of these historic sites include Tutankhamun, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Ramesseum, Temples, Deir il-medina. The Oberoi Philae has luxurious five-star cruisers that traverse the Nile river between Luxor and Aswan. These sister ships' itineraries offer a grand Nile tour of the historic sites of Luxor and Aswan in the most luxurious settings.
(We think this was the Nile River Cruise we were on. We had a great Egyptologist for all the major sights in the Cairo Museum, at the Pryamids (we "rode" a camel), from Luxor to the Valley of the Kings - all the major sights that we've seen only in other peoples' pictures - so marvelous to experience first hand.! And, yes... we did do the costume, dress-up thing.) From the hearts and minds of the dream-makers at Disney are the imaginative vessels, the Disney Magic® and the Disney Wonder®. When you step aboard you'll discover ships as classic as the greatest ocean liners of years gone by with staterooms that are among the largest at sea and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids. Explore their ships and discover what makes every Disney cruise a voyage into adventure and enchantment. Thanks
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