Cruise West is doing its part to get cruisers out there on the open seas by extending the Alaska early booking discount and waiving the fuel surcharge for guests who book and pay in full by January 30, 2009. They are also following in the footsteps of most all the cruise lines by waiving [...]

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Windstar Cruises, known around the world as the leader in luxury yacht cruising, put on a different hat yesterday evening by assisting in the rescue of the French catamaran Sofrane off the North Coast of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean Sea. The ship responded quickly to provide temporary shelter from extreme conditions in the waters [...]

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Cruise West, one of America’s best small ship cruise experiences offers three excellent river cruise itineraries for cruise enthusiasts who want to save on travel expenses, and cruise closer to home. The River Voyage of Discovery, the Taste of the Pacific Northwest, and the Northwest Passage cruises offer diverse perspectives of the Pacific Northwest’s [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has been labeled a great cruise to Alaska by the Travel Channel. As a result, the cruise line will set sail in the Travel Channel’s one-hour special entitled Great Cruises: Norwegian Pearl, hosted by Brook Lee, Miss Universe 1998. The show, filmed in high-definition during a seven-day Alaska cruise [...]

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Princess Cruises is not willing to sit back on their laurels as they announce a host of new cruise features, as well as some new and exciting cruise itineraries for 2009. The enhancements will cover everything from quality quiet time, to giant, outdoor movies, cafes and new places to dine, breakfast in bed, some [...]

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Holland America Line is offering Collectors’ Voyages and a Voyage of the Glaciers offering to its clientele who enjoy the time aboard ship as much as the destination, Alaska. Holland America Line offers the 14-day Collectors’ Voyages and a new 17-day Voyage of the Glaciers CruiseTour, which are extended tours that are two seven-day [...]

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) came out strong today with new sailing choices in Europe and Alaska, and also committed through 2012 to Hawaii to keep the Pride of America there. NCL was thought to be considering leaving Hawaii due to poor financials, but openly stated the unit is profitable. These cruises go on [...]

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Well-known travel photographers Ellen and Hank Barone will lead a special photography cruise in Mexico’s Sea of Cortés aboard American Safari Cruises’ 120-foot, 22-guest luxury yacht Safari Quest, March 8 to 15, 2009. The cruise offers a $250 per person travel credit for clients if booked before Dec. 31. The eight-day, seven-night cruise from La [...]

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Holland America Line played the role of Oscar winning movie by winning eight Readers’ Choice Awards from Porthole Cruise Magazine for 2008, including Most Eco-Friendly Cruise Line, Best Private Island for Half Moon Cay, the line’s exclusive Bahamian port call, and Best Alaska Itineraries. It was like Picture of the Year, and everything associated [...]

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Holland America Line launched its 2010 Grand Voyage itineraries, which give cruise enthusiasts the opportunity to choose either the full, 114-day Grand World Voyage or one of the Grand Voyages, ranging from 51- to 70-days. The four globe-spanning odysseys encompass the savannah of South Africa, the treasures of ancient China, the mysteries of Antarctica and [...]

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Cruise West, world leader in small ship cruising, invites you to come and celebrate Alaska’s 50th anniversary as a state in 2009. Cruise West prides itself on being one of the most experienced tour operators in Alaska for the last 63 years. New value pricing, an extended season, early booking savings and the [...]

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