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Cruises through Fjords

cruise travel tips — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:31:19 +0000

There are many wonders on our planet. And definitely, fjords are one of them.

If you are planning a European cruise, you should choose the ones which involve fjord sightseeings. In western Norway there are series of inlets which made up of both lush and snow-capped mountains, and glaciers. If you are on a small cruise ship, you will have more chance yo explore these wonders of nature. But you can still get a fantastic experience with a larger cruise ship.

Celebrity, Costa, Cunard, Fred Olsen, Hapag-Lloyd, Holland America, MSC, Orient, P&O, Princess, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn, and Swan Hellenic all have European cruise itineraries that involve touring the fjords of Norway. Itineraries change all the time, and all of the cruise lines are adding new destinations and ports of call on a regular basis.
Your cruise through Norway’s fjords will probably center on the city of Bergen. The smaller ships begin their route to Kirkenes. Borgund Stave Church which is a beautiful medieval church can be a good address while you are still in Bergen. While the ship goes on her way through fjords, you will see incredible picturesque villages like Hellesyit and Geiranjer.
Most European cruises that include the fjords also include ports in Scandinavia and other northern European cities, such as Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki, London (Dover), Glasgow and St. Petersburg. You will find several cruises that begin and end in Amsterdam, traveling through cities in Scandinavia and the fjords along the way.

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Western Mediterranean Cruises

cruise travel tips — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:34:15 +0000

A western Mediterranean cruise means romance and passion with the beautiful coastline of France, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Celebrity, Costa, Crystal, Cunard, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Princess, Royal Caribbean International, Seabourn, SeaDream Yacht Club, Silversea, Star Clippers, and Windstar Cruises all offer European cruise itineraries in the western Mediterranean.
French Riviera must be on top of your must-see list. The picturesque ports along the Cote d’Azur are situated very close together, and are the subject of many paintings by Matisse, Picasso and Renoir. In Marseille, tour the Notre-Dame-de-la-Guarde, a fantastic example of Neo-Byzantine architecture.

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While in Nice, visit Old Town and search for the Opera House. Famous for its International Film Festival, Cannes is perfect for people watching, especially on its Boulevard de la Croisette and long stretches of sandy beaches. If the hedonistic beaches of St. Tropez aren’t your style, visit Old Town and hit the museums.
In Italy, most European cruise itineraries include stops in Rome (Civitavecchia), Venice, Naples and nearby Pompeii; and Florence, Pisa and Siena from the port of Livorno. You could spend weeks alone in Rome, but be sure not to miss St. Peter’s Basilica. Choose from three shore excursions from Livorno: visit the Leaning Tower in Pisa, the Uffizi museum in Florence and the aerial bridges in Siena. While in Naples, take a side trip to view the excavation of Western Pompeii near Mount Vesuvius.

Lisbon is a usual stop for western Mediterranean cruises. For a great view of the city, take the wrought iron Elevator de Santa Justa. Other fun shore excursions include a visit to the 16th century monastery, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos. Some European cruise lines include a stop on Portugal’s island of Madeira at the town of Funchal. While in Funchal, make a point to see the Praca do Municipio with its black and white stones.
Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca are popular destinations in Spain. Some cruise lines offer packages that actually begin in Seville or Madrid, and then travel by land to Barcelona for embarkation. Barcelona offers tremendous opportunities to view great works of Gothic and modern art and architecture; don’t miss the Museu Picasso and the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia. Other western Mediterranean cruise itineraries in Spain include stops in Gibraltar, Malaga and Cadiz.

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Luxury Cruise Lines With Smaller Ships

cruise travel tips — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:52:39 +0000

Luxury Cruise Lines With Smaller Ships

Seabourn Cruise Line
Seabourn’s fleet have three 208 passenger ships. They all offer luxurious European cruise experience with superior service and the finest cuisine available at sea. Ships’ staff won several awards for their unique and complete service mentality. Seabourn’s ships; Legend, Pride, Spirit will offer you incredible shore excursions which you can’t find on other cruise lines. Passengers can enjoy sports like water-skiing, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing. Seabourn ships also have retractable platforms. Seabourn’s European cruise itineraries tour Northern Europe and the Mediterranean in 7- to 18-days, and Grand European Voyages that span 18-66 days.

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SeaDream Yacht Club
Cruising on a Seadream ship is synonym with luxury. Ships’ cabin can be small but they are well packed with amenities. Both the SeaDream I and SeaDream II offer the exclusive Thai Spa, and guests can enjoy water sports from retractable platforms. Activities are not organized and schedule is flexible. Freedom is their motto. SeaDream’s Balinese DreamBeds line the sun deck, and their Caviar and Champagne Splash is legendary. SeaDream offers 7-day cruises in the Mediterranean, although longer itineraries are sometimes offered.

Silversea Cruises
Silversea’s four all-suite ships offers you the highest ratio of space-per-guest on any fleet. Plus they offer the best of the best – Pommery champagne, Lavazzo coffee, Acua di Parma soaps and lotions, Humidor by Davidoff cigars. There many activities like pool, spa and onboard library. Silversea’s 7- to 15-day European cruise itineraries include popular and smaller, less-frequented ports in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean.

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South Pacific Holiday – Samoa, the Perfect Luxury Cruise Destination

cruise travel tips — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:44:34 +0000

A cruise of the South Pacific is an ideal way to see the many different islands and their cultures. After all, the Polynesian triangle consists of over 1000 islands making it difficult to choose which one to visit as they all have so much holiday appeal.
Last years Samoa changed too much. In the past Samoa had an undeveloped tourism industry. Poor shipping facilities made it difficult for Samoa to be included in a south pacific cruise itinerary. Marina in capitol of Apia is changing in a big way, thanks to recent government.
In the past to transport passengers from a ship to the shore they used a ferry but now thanks to the redevelopment it is much easier so cruise line ships can dock along the wharf.
Now Samoa is a destination who is been visited by Normal and Luxury Cruise lines. In 2008 there were more than 15 large liners docking in Samoa. Each one of cruise ships brings up to 2500 passengers to Samoa’s capitol town of Apia. This is a great opportunity for local business operators. Holidays makers in Samoa are mostly American, British, New Zealand and Australian.
Samoa is such a refreshing inclusion in cruise itineraries as it differs from more well known south pacific destinations due to its relative obscurity and resulting maintenance of its original culture.
One of the most well known operators, P&O Cruises, offers a 17 day Samoan Surprise Cruise aboard the Pacific Dawn, departing from Sydney Australia in March 2009. As well as Samoa the cruise includes a visit to Fiji, Tonga, Vanuatu and Loyalty Islands.
If you are looking for a longer sojourn, you can also see Samoa as part of the 28 day Tahitian Treasures Cruise, which departs on the Pacific Dawn out of Sydney or the Pacific Sun out of Auckland in June 2009.

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