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Amawaterways' top 10 offers in UK

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 04 March 2014 04 March 2014

22^nd April, 7 night Douro cruise saving £840 – with free flights from Birmingham

Luxury river cruise operator AmaWaterways has trimmed the cost of a 7 night cruise along Portugal’s Douro river by £840 per person. Departing in Porto on 22^nd April 2014 the cruise now costs £1569 per person, including a scenic 7 night voyage down the Douro river, free flights from Birmingham and transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi. Contact AmaWaterways on0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/enticing_douro-2014#cruise_itinerary

23^rd April, Tulip Time Cruise, saving £710pp

Cruise through the carpets of brightly coloured tulips, past picturesque windmills and enjoy daily tours and excursions in Holland and Belgium. AmaWaterways’ `Tulip Time’ sailing can now be booked with a £710pp saving, from just £1579pp including free flights from London and transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. Regional flights also available. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/tulip_time_cruise-2014#cruise_itinerary

5^th May, 7 night, 5 country Black Sea Voyage, saving £666pp – with free flights from Manchester

Take a 5 country, 7 night cruise, starting in Budapest on 5^th May, cruising through Croatia, Serbia, Romania and to arrive in Rousse, Bulgaria. The cruise price of £1999 (was £2659) saves £665pp and includes free flights from Manchester and transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. London flights also available. Contact AmaWaterways on0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/black-sea-voyage-2014

8^th May, RAIL & SAIL : Paris & Normandy by luxury river cruiser – with £660pp saving, free Eurostar and complimentary D-Day excursions

AmaWaterways are offering a saving of £660pp, free Eurostar travel and complimentary excursions to visit the beaches and landmarks associated with the D-Day landings, as part of a luxury 7 night river cruise from Paris to Normandy, embarking in Paris on 8^th May 2014. The sailing, which now costs from £1799pp, saving £660pp, includes free Eurostar travel from London, transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. Regional flights also available. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/paris_&_normandy-2014#cruise_itinerary

8^th May 2014, RAIL & SAIL : Provence river cruise, with optional ghost walk and £770pp saving

Save £770pp off a 7 night cruise from Arles to Lyon, departing on 8^th May 2014, including free rail travel, transfers and daily guided tours and excursions that include the chateaux, towns and vineyards that accompany the constantly changing riverside vista; participate in a ghost walk through the town of Viviers, join a Van Gogh tour in Arles or a wine tasting in Provence. The cruise price of £1779pp saves £770pp and includes free rail travel from London, transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. Regional flights also available. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/provence_&_spain-2014

10^th May, 11 night Russian Waterways cruise, Moscow to St. Petersburg, saving £475ppAmaWaterways is offering a £475pp saving off an 11 night cruise along the Volga-Baltic waterways between Moscow and St. Petersburg, including free daily excursions that include city tours, the chance to dine with a Russian family, take Russian lessons on board, or visit farming villages, cities, cathedrals and palaces. The price of £2459pp includes a £475pp saving, free Russian visas, flights from London, transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine beer & soft drinks with dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi. Regional flights also available. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/russian_waterways-2014

20^th May 2014, 3 cities, 4 countries, 7 night Danube cruise, saving £310pp

Cruise from Budapest, visiting Bratislava and Vienna, before sailing through the picturesque Wachau valley visiting the magnificent monastery at Melk and the towns of Linz and Passau, disembarking in Vilshofen. This spectacular Danube cruise is now offered with a £310pp saving, now £2079pp including free flights from London, transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422,www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/melodies_of_the_danube-2014

23^rd June, Amsterdam to Basel 7 night Rhine cruise, saving £330pp

AmaWaterways have trimmed £330pp off the price of a 7 night cruise along the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel, taking in Cologne, the Rhine Gorge, and the scenic Alsace and Black Forest regions. This spectacular cruise is now offered with a £330pp saving, now £1929pp including free flights from London, transfers,breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

http://www.amawaterways.co.uk/enchanting_rhine-2014

8^th July 2014, 7 night, 5 country Danube cruise, saving £330pp

Departing on 8^th July 2014, AmaWaterways are offering a £330pp saving off their Romantic Danube luxury river cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest, cruising through Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary. The price of £1939pp includes free flights from London, transfers,breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use of on board bicycles. Contact AmaWaterways on 0808 256 8422, www.amawaterways.co.uk

21^st July 2014, 7 night Legendary Danube cruise, saving £385pp

Save £385pp off a week long luxury river cruise along the Danube from Nuremberg to Budapest, visiting Linz, Passau, Melk, Vienna and Budapest, watching the world pass by from panoramic windows and taking part in daily complimentary tours and excursions. The price of £2179pp includes flights from Manchester,transfers, breakfast, lunch and dinner on board with free flowing wine with lunch and dinner, daily excursions and tours, free wi-fi, complimentary use

Cuba Cruise offer: Kids sail free offer combinable with '2 for 1' special promo

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 26 February 2014 26 February 2014

Cuba Cruise launches new travel deals, enticing last minute vacationers to the sunny Caribbean island all March long. Cuba Cruise's KIDS SAIL FREE offer is back for a limited time. The travel offer is valid on all sailings from March 1st 24th, 2014 and is combinable with the 'Buy 1, Get 1 Free' special promotion on now. Travel with the entire family for as low as $586* CAD!

"March is a great time to get away with the kids," says Dugald Wells, Cuba Cruise President. "From the nightly acrobatic shows to the daily deck activities, our ship is fun for the whole family and Cuba definitely shines as an exotic and easy destination for parents with children of all ages."

Need time to find flight?

Cuba Cruise will hold cabins for 7 days, giving families plenty of time to secure their flights. For maximum convenience, guests can join the 7-night cruise every Monday in Havana, Cuba or Friday in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

To book, visit [http://www.yourcubacruise.com] or call 1-855-364-4999.

Kids Sail Free Terms and Conditions

*Offer is Cruise ONLY, space available and valid for new bookings for sailing this 2013-2014 season made between Mar 1 to Mar 24, 2014. Offer eligible on all kids (ages 2 12) with adults in the same cabin. This offer is combinable with other offers. Valid only for FIT bookings. Valid on all categories, except for S category cabins. Bar and beverages, room service, Shore Excursions, on-board and restaurant purchases NOT included. Port taxes of $160.00pp are additional. Not valid for Group bookings. See [http://www.yourcubacruise.com]for complete terms and conditions.

Buy 1, Get 1 Free Terms and Conditions

*Offer is Cruise ONLY, space available and valid for new bookings for sailing this 2013-2014 season made between Jan 21 to March 24, 2014. Combinable with the Kids Sail Free offer. Valid only for FIT bookings. Bar and beverages, room service, Shore Excursions, on-board and restaurant purchases NOT included. Third adult passenger pays regular 3rd adult passenger supplement, 4th adult passenger free, 5th adult passenger pays regular 5th adult passenger supplement. Single passenger supplement waived. Port taxes of $160.00pp are additional. Not valid for Group bookings. See [http://www.yourcubacruise.com] for complete terms and conditions.

Norwegian launches the Ultimate Freesome sale

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 25 February 2014 25 February 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is launching its biggest sale of the year, the “Ultimate Freesome,” giving guests the ultimate opportunity to save more than $1,000 when they book a new cruise reservation on Norwegian Getaway or Norwegian Breakaway from February 27 through March 10, 2014. Guests who book a balcony or a mini-suite stateroom will receive a free Ultimate Dining Package; and guests who book a suite will receive a free Ultimate Dining Package, plus a free Ultimate Beverage Package. In addition, all new reservations will enjoy free balcony upgrades and receive an e-coupon book valued at more than $300 in on- board savings. Military, Latitudes Rewards and AARP discounts may apply to select sailings.

“The Ultimate Freesome gives our guests the unique chance to enjoy an all-inclusive cruise experience,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. “Our Ultimate Dining and Beverage Packages have proven very popular with our guests, and now, guests can take advantage of these two incredible packages while cruising on board our two newest ships.”
Guests who take advantage of this incredible offer can enjoy their complimentary Ultimate Dining and Ultimate Beverage packages on board Miami’s Ultimate Ship, Norwegian Getaway, from April 19 through September 27, 2014; or on board the ship that brings the best of NYC out to sea, Norwegian Breakaway, on all sailings from April 20 to September 28, 2014.

Norwegian’s Ultimate Dining Package***, valued at $238* per stateroom, gives guests the opportunity to have a taste of something deliciously new every night of their cruise when they experience the array of specialty restaurants found on board Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway. Diners will delight in Cagney’s, Norwegian’s signature steakhouse, featuring succulent grilled steaks, perfectly cooked double cut lamb chops and other delectable steakhouse favorites. Another one of Norwegian’s signature specialty restaurants is the French bistro, where guests will enjoy French favorites such as escargot, coq au vin and a spectacular vanilla crème brulee for dessert. Guests will also love dining in Norwegian’s traditional Italian restaurant, where they can feast on a variety of pastas, made-to-order specialty pizzas, and other Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan and osso bucco in a casual atmosphere. Those craving food from the Far East can be delighted by the entertaining chefs at Norwegian’s Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant. Meat lovers will delight in the opportunity to dine in Moderno Churrascaria, where unlimited servings of succulent Brazilian barbeque are served tableside by Norwegian’s own passadores.

Norwegian’s Ultimate Beverage Package, valued at approximately $788* per stateroom, includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, draft or bottled beer and a wide selection of wine, as well as unlimited fountain sodas and juices at all bars, lounges, restaurants and on Great Stirrup Cay.

Norwegian Getaway made her debut in her year-round home port of Miami on February 8, 2014, and is now setting sail on seven-day cruises to the Eastern Caribbean. This spectacular new ship visits tropical ports of call including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. On board guests will be dazzled by the ship’s Miami flair, exceptional dining and entertainment as well as the excitement of 678 Ocean Place and The Waterfront, a variety of interconnected indoor and outdoor venues on three dynamic decks that creates a multiplex of dining, activities and more that enhance guests’ connection with the ocean. Fares start at $599**.

Guests sailing from the Big Apple can set sail on board Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Getaway’s sister-ship. Norwegian Breakaway is currently sailing seven-day cruises to the Bahamas and Florida, through April 27, 2014, visiting destinations including Port Canaveral (Orlando and Beaches), Florida; Nassau, Bahamas; and Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas, Norwegian’s very own private Island. Beginning on May 4, 2014, Norwegian Breakaway sails to Bermuda for the summer and early fall and includes three full days on this beautiful island. Fares start at $639**.

Norwegian offer free upgrades in Alaska and Hawaii

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 24 February 2014 24 February 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line is offering guests the opportunity to take advantage of limited time savings on board the youngest fleet sailing through Alaska or on Norwegian’s seven-day interisland cruises in Hawaii on board the newly-refurbished Pride of America.

Guests who book a new Alaska or Hawaii cruise reservation, from February 24 through February 26, 2014, will receive up to $200 to spend on board plus free balcony upgrades. Air credits up to $1000, Military, Latitudes Rewards and AARP discounts may also apply to select sailings.

Adventurer lovers can sail alongside mountainous glaciers; catch a glimpse of breaching whales and so much more while cruising through the majestic state of Alaska on board one of Norwegian’s three modern ships: Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Sun or
Norwegian Pearl. Norwegian Jewel offers seven-day cruises from Seattle every Saturday and visits some of the most spectacular Alaska destinations including Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, as well as a stop in Victoria, British Columbia, from May 10, 2014 through September 21, 2014, with fares starting at $639*.

Norwegian Sun offers a series of seven-day cruises from either Vancouver, British Columbia or Whittier, Alaska, from May 19, 2014 to September 22, 2014, with fares starting at $529*. Guests can also choose to combine these itineraries for the ultimate 14-day Alaskan family adventure.

Norwegian Pearl also provides guests with an unparalleled Alaska cruise experience, sailing a series of seven-day cruises every Sunday from May 18, 2014 through September 21, 2014, with fares from $649*.

Guests looking to cruise around the beautiful state of Hawaii can do so on board the newly-refurbished Pride of America. This incredible itinerary gives guests the opportunity to explore the Hawaiian Islands on seven-day inter-island cruises, year-round
from Honolulu. This jaw-dropping itinerary offers nearly 100 hours of port time and visits Hawai’i’s four main islands, including an overnight in Kahului, Maui; an overnight in Nãwiliwili, Kaua`i; stops in Hilo, Hawai`i and Kona, Hawai`i; as well as an afternoon
cruise by the spectacular Nãpali Coast, fares start at $999*

Princess Cruises Denali sale event offers cruise deals to Alaska

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: Latest offers Latest offers; Published: 20 February 2014 20 February 2014

The magnificent heart of Alaska takes center stage with Princess Cruises new Denali on Sale cruise deal, offering fares as low as $99 per day for a cruisetour vacation, or an upgrade from a balcony to a mini suite for just $199. The sale offers special rates on Alaskan land and sea vacations to popular attractions such as Denali National Park and Glacier Bay National Park.

Combining a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers Alaska cruise with a land tour to the best of Alaskas interior, Princess Cruisetours begin at just $990 per person for a 10-day vacation. Travelers will enjoy accommodations at Princess own wilderness lodges and exclusive rail car service as they explore the Alaska wilderness to see the majesty of the Denali area, particularly Mt. McKinley, North Americas tallest peak.

Examples of Denali on Sale cruise fares include:

– 10-night On Your Own cruisetour (tour AAX): $990 interior, $1,599 balcony

– 10-night On Your Own cruisetour (tour BAX): $990 interior, $1,599 balcony

– 11-night On Your Own cruisetour (tour DBX): $1,090 interior, $1,699 balcony

– 12-night Denali Explorer cruisetour (tour GB5): $1,390 interior, $1,999 balcony

– 14-night Off the Beaten Path cruisetour (tour LA7): $1,590 interior, $2,199 balcony

More information about the Princess Cruises Denali on Sale event can be found at princess.com/denali.

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Denali on Sale begins at 12:01 a.m. PDT on February 19, 2014 and runs through 11:59 p.m. PDT on April 3, 2014 and is available to residents of the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico.