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Carnival Cruise Lines
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Carnival Cruise Lines is the largest and most popular cruise line in
the world, with 14 "Fun Ships" operating voyages from three to 16
days in length to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska,
Hawaii and the Panama Canal.
Known for its festive-yet-casual atmosphere, Carnival offers a
variety of on-board dining, entertainment and activity options to
suit any mood or taste. From elegant multi-course meals to more
casual options like the "Seaview Bistros," alternative dinner-time
service and 24-hour pizzerias, along with dazzling Las Vegas-style
entertainment and a full slate of morning-til-night activities, a
"Fun Ship" cruise offers something for everyone.
Additionally, each Carnival vessel features at least three swimming
pools, a full gambling casino, on-board duty free shopping, as well
as a "Nautica Spa" health and fitness facility, and "Camp Carnival,"
a complimentary fleetwide children's program hosting 250,000 kids a
year.
And, Carnival is so confident that guests will have a great time
that it offers the industry's only Vacation Guarantee.
The line is scheduled to launch six new "Fun Ships" over three
years, including three 84,000-ton vessels, the Spirit, Pride and
Legend, in 2001 and 2005, and three 102,000-ton vessels, the
Carnival Victory in the fall of 2000, Carnival Conquest in the fall
of 2005 and Carnival Glory in the summer of 2003.
Celebrity Cruises
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Celebrity Cruises is recognized as the highest-rated premium cruise
line in the world, consistently earning five- and six-star ratings
from leading cruise guides, prestigious trade publications, and
other travel industry authorities. Celebrity is passionate about
delivering an extraordinary combination of exceptional gourmet
cuisine, impeccable service, and luxurious amenities aboard the
youngest and most innovative fleet in the world. This promise has
become the definition of Celebrity Cruises, and has set today’s
worldwide standard for what first made cruising famous: grand style,
well-appointed accommodations, superior design, attentive service,
and award-winning cuisine.
Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises enjoys the reputation of being Europe's number one
cruise line. The Italian company, with its North American
headquarters in Miami, has been hosting passengers since 1948, when
the line switched from its business of transporting olive oil to a
passenger line.
Costa's seven-ship fleet sails Eastern and Western Caribbean,
Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, Baltic and Russia,
and transatlantic itineraries. The ships run the gamut from the
intimate to the super-luxurious: The CostaMarina and CostaAllegra
carry 800 passengers, while the line's newest vessel, the
CostaAtlantica, scheduled for delivery in July, 2000, can
accommodate a whopping 2,112 passengers.
Costa's Italian-style hospitality offers clients in-depth travel
experiences aboard as well as ashore. Passengers will bask in
European-style luxury and sophistication, while sharing their
experience with fellow cruisers who are just as likely to hail from
Paris, Texas as Paris, France.
Crystal Cruises
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Think of the farthest corners of the world connected by a smooth and
shining sea. Imagine that a floating luxury resort, filled with
everything you ever could desire, is waiting to carry you on the
journey of your dreams. At Crystal Cruises, we take pride in
navigating that magical highway of the sea, transporting you to the
best the world has to offer.
Your days and nights on a Crystal cruise are effortless and
carefree. You will revel in a wealth of time, a luxurious sense of
leisure and ease; your hours are your own, to spend as you see fit.
Released from the pressure of schedules and routines, you are free
to play, to rest, to mingle and relax - to allow for the luxury of
serendipity. Like the open sea, each day is limitless. You can chart
a course, then change it at your whim. Let possibility fill the
sails of your imagination and see what magic might appear.
Crystal Cruises gives you space to stretch out and explore. We have
broad, sunny decks to stroll and inviting corners to settle into.
There are cozy nooks where you can be alone. You can join a
spellbound audience at an exciting Broadway-style show or get
together with a few new friends over a frothy cappuccino. Your
stateroom is a comforting place to call your own, where you can
snuggle in and dream.
With skilled and practiced sleight-of-hand, our chefs prepare the
finest cuisine from around the world. Our guests may begin a cruise
alone, but within days they find themselves greeting new-found
friends. There is a spirit of cheerfulness and good humor to be
found wherever you are on our ship. Guests say that’s the real magic
of a Crystal cruise. There’s no mystery to it; it’s simply our
commitment to heartfelt service that lets us create an atmosphere of
enchantment, every day.
Cunard Line
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The grand tradition of the classic ocean voyage is very much alive
aboard the luxury liners of Cunard. And where once legends strolled
the promenade, today so can you, proving that true luxury belongs to
no particular era.
For 160 years, Cunard has worked to make the art of cruising
indistinguishable from the art of living well. Aboard our five-star
vessels, and in our unique adventures ashore, we blend music and
painting with cuisine and conversation, invigorating walks with
reading and relaxation, explorations of historic landmarks with the
spectacle and purity of nature. This is the Cunard legacy: timeless
elegance, incomparable service, intriguing destinations and, quite
simply, a more cultured experience.
To travel on one of the Cunard ships today is to experience a part
of that heritage and return to an era of unabashed opulence from the
golden age of ocean travel. Imagine it. Across the oceans, in the
lap of luxury to fabled cities and idyllic islands on a voyage bound
only for pleasure.
Disney Cruise Line
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Disney Cruise Line ships are the first and only cruise ships built
and operated by the dreammakers at Disney. Choose between a 3-, 4-
or 7-day cruise to the Caribbean or a 7-day land and sea vacation
including all the fantasy and fun ofWalt Disney World®. Onboard,
guests of all ages will enjoy unforgettable dining experiences,
Disney-style entertainment, and areas and activities created
specifically for adults, families, and children.
For example, while most cruise lines offer you the same dining room
for the length of your cruise, aboard Disney Cruise Line you’ll find
a unique restaurant every night you’re at sea. Among its many
features, Disney Cruise Line offers more entertainment than any
other ship afloat including original Disney-created Broadway-style
productions, a nighttime entertainment district exclusively for
adults, and a full-screen cinema offering a variety of films every
day. Disney Cruise Line offers the most comprehensive and
entertaining children and teen’s programs afloat with 15,000 square
feet of space dedicated just to them. Every cruise includes a visit
to Castaway Cay, Disney’s private 1,000-acre Bahamian island
offering miles of white sand beaches and crystal blue water. While
on Castaway Cay indulge in water sports, casual dining, and open-air
massage cabanas. Romantic getaways and special honeymoon packages
are available.
Holland America Line
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Sailaway in Five-Star Style. For the seventh year in a
row, Holland America Line has been voted "best overall cruise value"
by the World Ocean and Cruise Liner Society, the experienced
travelers who know cruising best. Service, ambience, cuisine,
personal attention - only Holland America offers you such consistent
quality and more "five-star" ships than any other major cruise line.
Our Ships, Spacious and Intimate.
Floating resorts, our ships are fabulous destinations in themselves,
offering everything you would expect in a great resort on land, and
more. Fine dining. Dazzling entertainment. Activities galore. When
was the last time you paid so little for so much?
The World Revolves Around You. Relax and let us lavish
you with attention. You'll never have to ask twice for anything you
desire because our staff takes pride in anticipating your every
need. And our "Tipping Not Required" policy means service is always
genuine, gracious and unconditional.
Delicious Adventures. Our master chef, world-renowned
Reiner Greubel, a member of the prestigious society Confrerie de la
Chaine des Rotisseurs, leads our award-winning culinary staff in the
creation of exciting new dining options. Lovingly prepared,
exquisitely presented.
Activities from Dawn to Dusk. Life on board your Holland
America ship is always exciting. Because there's always something
happening. Join in myriad planned activities, or enjoy quiet time in
superb surroundings.
Worldwide Cruising. Holland America Line offers a
five-star resort in 253 ports and scenic cruising areas throughout
the world: Alaska, Canada, Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Panama Canal,
South America, World Voyages.
Norwegian Cruise Line
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When was the last time you sampled a Chocoholic Buffet? Took a
vacation with your favorite football pro? Or watched a Broadway show
200 miles at sea? Cruise The Norwegian Way and you’ll sail as
far from the everyday as a ship can take you.
Our modern ships are classically designed with elegant lounges,
dazzling discos and acres of broad promenades and decks so there’s
more room to roam, more places to get lost. You’ll also find more
entertainment per nautical mile, an exceptional choice of dining
alternatives and by far the best Sports Afloat®.
Norwegian’s menus offer an array of specialties to please every
palate, from American favorites and regional specialties to our
delicious Cooking Light® low-cal entrées (to make up for our
sinfully wicked Chocoholic Buffets). Dining options range from
elegant dining rooms to open-seating bistros, pizzerias and outdoor
cafés. And, of course, NCL’s legendary TLC service means
complimentary room service – 24 hours a day.
From lavish spas to fully-equipped fitness centers, you’ll discover
all the facilities of a fine land-based resort on a Norwegian ship.
You can shoot a few hoops at the basketball court, swing a
nine-iron, go for a jog or mingle with friends in the Sports Bar.
The satellite TVs are equipped with ESPN International programming
so you can keep up with your favorite teams back home.
And when the sun goes down the fun keeps going with live music,
variety acts, dancing under the stars, lavish Broadway musicals, and
dazzling Las Vegas-style casinos with the friendliest dealers at
sea. So whether you want to see glaciers in Alaska, the Byzantine
treasures of Istanbul or go island-hopping from San Juan, you’ll
enjoy an unrivaled cruise experience when you cruise The
Norwegian Way. There’s no better way to travel.
Orient Lines
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Orient Lines specializes in providing an affordable, in-depth "destinational"
experience in some of the most exciting and exotic parts of the
globe. This formula has proven very successful for the line, which
was recognized as having the "Best Itineraries" and "Best Value" by
the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society. Orient Lines’ 800-passenger
flagship Marco Polo and 1,050-passenger Crown Odyssey, offer 5- to
27-day cruises to the Greek Isles, Mediterranean and Scandinavia
during the summer season, while offering exotic destinations such as
Australia, New Zealand, Africa, India, Egypt, Asia, South America
and Antarctica in the balance of the year.
The line’s creative itinerary planning features included hotel stays
and sightseeing in most embarkation and disembarkation cities,
longer daytime stays/frequent overnight visits in ports of call and
imaginative shore excursions. Because of these added elements, every
itinerary is presented as a "cruise-tour," rather than just a
"cruise." On all except European voyages, top name guest lecturers
are aboard to enhance the destination experience, local cultural
performances are offered wherever possible, and gentlemen social
hosts serve as dance partners for single female passengers.
The Crown Odyssey and Marco Polo offer comfortable staterooms and
suites with in-cabin TV, hairdryer and safe. The four-star
facilities include elegant main dining rooms, alternative bistro
restaurants with al fresco dining, complete health clubs, beauty
centers, casinos, libraries, Jacuzzis, piano bar, live entertainment
showrooms, several lounges and outdoor swimming pools. Gracious
service is provided by Scandinavian officers and a warm and friendly
Filipino crew. To appeal to younger and first-time cruisers, most
European itineraries are marketed as casual cruises with no formal
dress required.
Princess Cruises
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For three decades, the sun has risen on the beautiful ships of
Princess Cruises. Shimmering brass, imported teak and butter-soft
leather appointments convey the highest quality. Spacious
staterooms, many with private balconies, offer a luxury that
Princess has now made affordable to all. Comparable in size to other
recently built vessels, our ships carry significantly fewer
passengers. And our newest Grand Class vessels, offer choice and
variety, intimacy and spaciousness, with multiple dining rooms and
entertainment lounges and fabulous amenities including everything
from computerized golf centers to a virtual reality center. On our
new generation of Princess ships, there truly is complete freedom to
do “what you want, when you want.” In a fleet that ranges from
intimate to ultimate, the ships of Princess Cruises suit a variety
of tastes. Getting to know each one is a pleasure that will bring
you back again and again.
What do you look for in a premium cruise vacation? A haven free from
the cares and worries of ordinary travel? An elegant, welcoming
environment where a host of caring professionals put passenger
comfort above all other concerns. A special place where one can
relax amidst sparkling pools, try out a new dance step, chat with
the captain, place a bet in the casino and meet new friends over
cocktails? If you are the kind of traveler we think you are, you’ll
be right at home in Princess’ world of Grand Class cruising. We’ll
treat you like the person you are… experienced, adventurous,
fun-loving… aboard ships that are much more than transportation.
Our Grand Class fleet offers more staterooms with private balconies
than any other, more dining options so you can dine where you want,
when you want, and more entertainment variety than ever before with
as many as three different theaters playing nightly. These are ships
for people who expect the world, and the world is what they deliver.
Sun-drenched playgrounds like the Caribbean, the Mexican Riviera and
Panama Canal, the tranquil beauty of Alaska, the adventure of Europe
and the Holy Land. Exotic adventures like South America and Cape
Horn, Africa, India, the Orient and the South Pacific. Princess is
everything you’ve dreamed of in a cruise vacation and more.
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
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Five distinct and clearly-defined luxury ships ranging from
traditional elegant cruise atmosphere, to modern deluxe
surroundings, or off the beaten track, luxury adventure cruising -
all with unifying standards of quality, service and value. All RSSC
vessels offer a small ship and personal atmosphere with the
amenities found on larger ships. All ships are spacious with large
public areas, offer single seating dining with gourmet cuisine,
highly personalized and attentive service and all offer ocean-view,
spacious accommodations. Radisson Seven Seas Cruises has been rated
6-stars by Fielding’s Guide to Worldwide Cruising and was voted
"World’s Best Small Cruise Line" in 1999 by the readers of Travel &
Leisure Magazine.
Royal Caribbean
International
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There's always a first for everything. But none quite as exciting as
your first Royal Caribbean vacation.
Royal Caribbean International has been setting industry standards
since its creation over a quarter century ago. But don't let our
name fool you. Royal Caribbean International's itineraries have
journeyed way past the islands of the Caribbean, making room for
more ports of call all over the world.
Many people have questions about what it's like to take a Royal
Caribbean vacation. Hopefully, this will convince you that traveling
with us can be even better than having all the comforts of home --
unless you have 24 hour room service and a staff of classically
trained chefs at your disposal.
We sail the globe. We’re used to thinking in epic proportions.
Intriguing shows. Historic sites. And scenery no postcard could do
justice. Sports, saunas and spa treatments. Fine dining and dancing.
The list goes on and on.
We think of everything, from romantic moonlight dances to family
pizza parties, from outrageous comedy to fascinating history. You
decide how to spend your time. After all, it’s your vacation.
So come sail the globe with us. We are confident that once you
embark on an adventure with us you'll understand why a Royal
Caribbean cruise is "Like No Vacation On Earth".
Seabourn Cruise Line
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Imagine slipping your hand into a silk-lined glove. If the fit is
right, you will feel sublimely comfortable. Choosing the perfect
cruise ship can be like this. When the essential elements of
quality, size and style come together in a way that recognizes your
individuality, you will feel as if you're on top of the world. In
reality, you will be floating serenely at sea level.
Of the world's finest cruise lines, only Seabourn can fulfill your
dreams with three unique styles of intimate cruise ships. Each
offers a feeling of privacy and a level of personalized Scandinavian
service few people will ever experience. Each can show you the world
in a style that will fit you like a custom-made glove.
Silversea Cruises
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Silversea’s all-inclusive ultra luxury vacations appeal to
discriminating travelers accustomed to plush accommodations and
attentive, individual service. The line’s yacht-like vessels, Silver
Cloud and Silver Wind carry only 296 pampered guests in true
splendor with one of the highest passenger space ratios of any ship
at sea.
Silversea is distinguished by its award-winning all-suite ships,
impeccable service and all-inclusive fares featuring: all outside
suites (more than 75 percent with private verandas); round-trip
airfare; pre-cruise deluxe hotel stay; all beverages, including
select wines and spirits; all gratuities; all port charges; all
transfers and porterage; and a special shoreside event, The
Silversea Experience, on select sailings.
In September 2000 a third vessel, Silver Shadow, slightly larger and
accommodating 388 guests, will join Silversea’s fleet, to be
followed by an identical sister, Silver Mirage, in June 2001. At 11
decks high, 597 feet long, and 82 feet wide, the ships will have a
draft of 19.5 feet and a maximum speed of 21 knots. Each ship will
have 194 ocean-view suites, with more than 80 percent featuring
private teak verandas. The ships have been designed to feature a
greater concentration of larger suites located midship. New aboard
each ship will be a Poolside Grille, an expanded Spa and fitness
facility (62 percent larger), a Computer Center, a comprehensive
Conference Center, Cigar Club and a Wine Bar.
Silversea’s vessels feature far-reaching and imaginative itineraries
to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Baltic, Africa and the
exotic Spice Islands, India and the Red Sea, the South Pacific,
including Australia and New Zealand, the Far East, South America,
the Mexican Riviera, and the dramatic coastline of Canada and New
England.
Silversea is offering their first World Cruise on January 3, 2001,
when Silver Wind embarks from Los Angeles on a 126-day voyage that
will travel west from California all the way to the very heart of
London, covering five continents and more than 50 cities. Extended
stays in many major ports will allow time to explore these engaging
regions in depth. Exciting special events, lectures, and
entertainment onboard and ashore offer new experiences and
adventures throughout the cruise. Silversea is pleased to provide
complimentary roundtrip First Class air transportation to all World
Cruise guests who sail from Los Angeles to London (126 days) or from
Los Angeles to Monte Carlo (111 days), and complimentary roundtrip
Business Class air for those who cruise for 50 or more consecutive
days of this voyage.
Since its inaugural in April 1994, Silversea's ultra-luxury cruises
have consistently garnered the travel industry's most prestigious
accolades. For an unprecedented fourth consecutive year, Silversea
has been voted "World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line" in the Annual
Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999).
Equally remarkable and also unprecedented, Silversea has swept the
Condé Nast awards on both sides of the Atlantic having been recently
voted "World’s Best Small Ship Cruise Line" in the UK Condé Nast
Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards.
Additionally, Silversea has twice been named as the Number One Small
Ship Cruise Line in the Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards, and
was recently named "Best of the Best" by the Robb Report. The line
consistently receives the highest possible ratings by leading
international guidebooks including: Fielding's Guide to Worldwide
Cruises; Stern's Cruise Guide; Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising;
the Unofficial Cruise Guide; and Access Cruise Guide.
Windstar Cruises
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Sailing under the banner of its appropriate catch phrase 180 degrees
from ordinary, Windstar offers a luxury on-board product and superb
signature cuisine by renowned L.A. chef Joachim Splichal, yet with a
casual, intimate ambiance and dress code.
In keeping with the ship ambiance, Windstar guests leave their ties
and formal wear at home. By day, shorts and light shirts are the
norm. For dinner and later in the evening, women typically wear
casual sun dresses or pant suits, and men can be found in a pair of
light-weight slacks and a polo or button-up shirt. Dinner is served
with one open seating.
An award-winning line, Windstar’s four sail cruise ships ply
uncommon, small-ship destinations, including Costa Rica, Singapore,
Malaysia, Indonesia, Panama Canal, Virgin Islands, Greek and Turkish
Isles, French and Italian Rivieras, Italy’s Amalfi coast, and the
Windward Islands from Barbados. Windstar Cruises finished among the
top three small ship lines in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Survey
and has been the top cruise line for destinations the past five
years.
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