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Since its launch in 1998, Disney Cruise Line has established itself as a leader in the cruise industry, providing a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and kids can immerse themselves in worlds of fantasy only Disney can create.
Today, Disney Cruise Line continues to expand its blueprint for family cruising. Its classic ships – the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder – are now joined by a new class of ships constructed by Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. The Disney Dream sailed its maiden voyage in 2011, and the Disney Fantasy sails its maiden voyage in 2012.
Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Hawaii, Alaska and the Mexican Riviera, among others. Disney Cruise Line’s homeport remains Port Canaveral, Florida, where it has its own specially designed cruise terminal.
Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line…
- With staterooms that include a family friendly bath-and-a-half.
- To implement an innovative rotation dining concept, featuring three themed restaurants, where guests rotate to a different restaurant each evening, all the while keeping their same servers and tablemates.
- To have a dock at the line’s private island Castaway Cay, allowing guests the ease of walking on and off the ship at their leisure, thus eliminating the need to use tender boats for transporting guests back and forth to the island.
- To have a fireworks display at sea, creating the perfect “kiss goodnight” for the “Mickey’s Pirates IN the Caribbean” celebration.
- To offer movie premieres at sea where the night the movie debuts in theaters across the U.S., guests have the opportunity to see the premiere at sea onboard the ship – including films in Disney Digital 3-D.
- With almost an entire deck dedicated to children’s areas and activities. From Flounder’s Reef Nursery to the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab, kids from 12 weeks to 12 years have plenty of areas and activities to take their imaginations to new levels.
- To offer dedicated spaces just for teens and tweens. 13-17 year olds can hangout aboard the Disney Magic at The Stack, while teens aboard the Disney Wonder hang at Aloft, both high atop each ship on deck 11 in the (faux) funnel.
- To apply a hull coating that is both non-toxic and innovative in reducing surface resistance in the water, allowing the ship to be more fuel efficient while sailing, in addition to being eco-friendly.
- To have yellow colored lifeboats, rather than the traditional regulation color of orange. Disney was granted special permission by the U.S. Coast Guard to paint the lifeboats yellow, in order to keep with the special color theming of the ship — the colors of Mickey Mouse himself.
- To offer a free soda program, allowing guests to have access to a 24/7 beverage station offering soda, coffee, tea and water.
- To have an animated character as the godmother of a ship. Tinker Bell is the godmother of the Disney Wonder.
- To give inside staterooms a “window” on the outside with Magical Porthole, a wall-mounted monitor that displays real-time video views from high-definition cameras outside of the ship.
- To have a shipboard water-coaster.
- To provide guests with complimentary use of wave phones for onboard communications.
Salty Dog Cruises is proud to offer cruise vacations from Disney Cruise Line. Call or email Salty today to learn more about this exciting cruise line and the fine cruise vacations that Salty Dog Cruises can design for you. Email salty@saltydogcruises.com or call (203) 937-5381.
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The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, is owned by Prestige Cruise Holdings, the market leader in the Upper Premium and Luxury segments of the cruise industry with approximately 4,000 berths between the Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises brands.
The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. Our luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating – “upscale but not uptight.” And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.
In keeping with our brand promise of Luxury Goes Exploring, it is our objective to provide an ultra-luxury cruise experience in all corners of the world.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is recognized as one of the world’s premier luxury lines with features such as 6-star, all-suite, all-balcony ships, Le Cordon Bleu menus and superior space and service ratios. However, even more compelling than the quality of our ships is the adventurous spirit of RSSC – the imaginative itineraries, unique shore excursions and land tours, and the other innovative services we offer discerning guests. Destination Services features personalized services and programs that enable you to travel at your own pace and explore those things which interest you the most. From unique, pre-bookable adventures ashore to exclusive pre- and post-cruise land programs, the world is quite literally in the palm of your hand when you travel with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
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Silversea is the World’s Best Luxury Cruise Line…
In a global world of continually merging, multi-national conglomerates, Silversea Cruises is owned and operated by one family — the Lefebvres of Rome. That means genuine pride in ownership and a true Italian passion for embracing the best of life. And that also means a deep commitment to maintaining the high standards of cruise excellence that have been the cornerstone of Silversea from the very beginning.
Silversea is recognised as the defining luxury cruise experience. In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family conceived and organised this unique, luxury cruise line, pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment and to offer a product unlike any other. Silversea launched its first ship in 1994, thus creating a new niche for the ultra-luxury travel market with a class of smaller, purpose-built vessels that could slip into more exotic ports off the beaten path.
These elite and intimate ships are specifically designed for fewer guests, featuring more space and the highest levels of personalised service. Accommodations are amongst the largest at sea; all have ocean views and butler service and most feature private verandas.
Dining is an exquisite affair with open-seating options so guests dine when, where and with whom they desire. But what is also unique is that although the ships are intimate, they incorporate amenities usually found only on larger ships, such as an elaborate show lounge featuring nightly entertainment, casino, and state-of-the-art spa and fitness facilities. As an innovator in the ultra-luxury cruise segment with all-inclusive pricing and an unmatched onboard lifestyle, Silversea is the preferred luxury cruise line among modern affluent travellers from across the globe – providing for a convivial cosmopolitan ambience and yet another unique Silversea distinction.
Following the launch of Silver Cloud in 1994, Silver Wind in 1995, Silver Shadow in 2000 and Silver Whisper in 2001, Silversea introduced Silversea Expeditions aboard the Silver Explorer in 2008, offering the uncommon experience of authentic adventure combined with signature Silversea luxury. In late 2009, Silver Spirit debuted as Silversea’s beautiful new flagship. In 2011, the expedition ship name was changed to Silver Explorer to better reflect the fleetwide luxury and more clearly describe the adventurous style of cruising unique to this vessel. Together, these magnificent Silversea cruise ships offer an expansive schedule of worldwide voyages that encompass all seven continents.
Silversea caters to the cosmopolitan world traveller and maintains branch offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore. The company’s headquarters are based in Monaco.
With 137 years of experience, Holland America Line is recognized as the undisputed leader in the cruise industry’s premium segment. Holland America Line’s fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.
As part of its social responsibility initiative, the leading premium cruise line contributes over a million dollars each year in cash, in-kind shipboard events and useable goods to a broad range of charitable organizations nationally and internationally. Additionally, the line provides over 2,000 reduced-fare cruises annually to support charitable fundraising events throughout the United States and Canada. The innovative On Deck for the Cure program has raised more than $2 million in donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Over the course of the company’s long history Holland America Line has carried more than 11 million passengers from Europe to the New World and to vacation destinations across the globe.
Providing Passage to the New World
Holland America Line was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company (NASM), a shipping and passenger line. Because it was headquartered in Rotterdam and provided service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line. The company’s first ocean liner was the Rotterdam, which sailed its maiden voyage from the Netherlands to New York City on Oct. 15, 1872. The one-way voyage took 15 days. Following that first voyage, Holland America Line has seen a series of benchmark moments in its history.
- By its 25th anniversary, Holland America Line owned a fleet of six cargo and passenger ships, and also provided service between Holland and the Dutch East Indies via the newly constructed Suez Canal.
- The line was a principal carrier of immigrants from Europe to the United States until well after the turn of the century, carrying 850,000 to new lives in the New World.
- In 1895, the company offered its first vacation cruise; its second leisure cruise, from New York to the Holy Land, was in 1910.
- In 1971, Holland America Line suspended its transatlantic passenger trade and turned to offering cruise vacations full time.
- In 1989, Holland America Line Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Carnival Corp., the largest cruise company in the world.
Compelling Worldwide Itineraries
Holland America Line’s fleet of 15 ships offers nearly 500 cruises to more than 320 ports. Two- to 108-day itineraries visit all seven continents, including Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.
In the 2006 Portrait of Affluent Travelers survey by Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown and Russell, Holland America Line topped the list of cruise lines sought after by affluent leisure travelers. Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes — Explorations Café powered by The New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner’s Dream Beds.
With an ongoing commitment, the premium line continues to focus on product enhancements in accommodations, service, dining, itinerary development and enrichment programs and activities. Examples include As You Wish dining for open seating, a new Culinary Arts Center program for kids, and the expansion of shore activities to include private touring options in port.
Holland America Line’s Five-Star Fleet
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Holland America Tours
Holland America Line offers more than 30 CruiseTour itineraries showcasing Alaska and Canada’s Yukon Territory. The CruiseTour division was founded in 1948 in Fairbanks as Arctic Alaska Tours to arrange tours and operate from Seward and Valdez by rail and bus to the interior and by air to the Arctic. Westours, as the company became known, became a subsidiary of Holland America in 1979 and is now part of Holland America Line. The company also owns Westmark Hotels, the largest hotel group in Alaska and Yukon Territory with 11 hotels in 10 communities. In May 2006, Holland America Line completed a new 135-room lodge in Denali as well as the renovation and expansion of the Westmark Fairbanks.
Holland America Line offers cruise and CruiseTour packages ranging from adventure shore excursions to full itinerary land tours of Alaska and the Yukon. All CruiseTour itineraries combine a land tour and a Holland America Line cruise. Rail tours have been offered since 1987 on board the McKinley Explorer full-domed luxury rail cars, with service between Anchorage, Denali National Park and Fairbanks. In 2007, Holland America introduced the Explorer Coaches, luxury Alaska themed motor coaches that provide space and comfort unparalleled in the industry.
In 2003, Holland America Line introduced exclusive CruiseTours to Canada’s spectacular sub arctic Kluane National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, encompassing pristine wilderness and having five of the seven highest peaks in North America, and in 2005 added Tombstone Territorial Park, outside of Dawson City, Yukon as an additional wilderness experience.
Salty Dog Cruises is proud to offer cruise vacations from Holland America Line. Call or email Salty today to learn more about this exciting cruise line and the fine cruise vacations that Salty Dog Cruises can design for you. Email salty@saltydogcruises.com or call (203) 937-5381.
From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.
Princess’ 17-ship fleet offers a range of sizes and amenities. The line’s largest vessels include Caribbean Princess (2004), Crown Princess (2006), Diamond Princess (2004), Emerald Princess (2007), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Ruby Princess (2008), Sapphire Princess (2004), and Star Princess (2002). Mid-sized vessels consist of Coral Princess (2003), Dawn Princess (1997), Island Princess (2003), Sea Princess (1998), and Sun Princess (1995); while the line’s small ships feature a more intimate cruising experience aboard Pacific Princess (1999) and Ocean Princess (1999).
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises first set sail in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico. Today, the line has grown to become the third largest cruise line in the world, renowned for innovative ships, an array of onboard options, and an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess offers approximately 1.3 million passengers each year the opportunity to escape to the top destinations around the globe, aboard a fleet of 17 modern vessels.
Princess Cruises was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when one of its ships, Pacific Princess, was cast in a starring role on a new television show called “The Love Boat.” The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its “seawitch” logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since. The show, which can still be seen around the world, has been widely credited with fueling the dramatic expansion of the industry.
Since the line’s beginnings, Princess has frequently paved the way in the cruise industry, evolving to meet the needs of today’s vacationer. In fact, a number of Princess concepts have since been adopted by the entire cruise industry.
The company has long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury — the private balcony. In the 1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess’ fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all cabin categories.
In the mid-1990s the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise experience with the introduction a wide range of flexible onboard facilities, amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience. The company also pioneered 24-hour dining with the first ‘round-the-clock restaurant. Dining options were further revolutionized in 2001 as Princess became the first cruise line to offer passengers a choice in their main dining room experience — either the traditional seating or a restaurant-style Anytime Dining, in which diners could eat when and with whom they chose.
Some other Princess innovations over the years include the first wedding chapel hosting modern-day weddings at sea; the unique Times Square-style Movies Under the Stars poolside movie screen; and The Sanctuary, a private retreat just for adults that has become exceedingly popular with passengers looking to relax.
No matter where Princess ships sail, passengers enjoy warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance. Princess crew members are dedicated to providing exceptional service to ensure guests can escape the everyday with an unforgettable vacation.
Public spaces on Princess ships are designed to feel intimate, even on the largest vessels, and feature contemporary decor, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today’s lifestyles.
Princess’ C.R.U.I.S.E. customer service training program, with its credo of Courtesy, Respect, Unfailing in Service Excellence, has worked to ensure superior service levels for more than a decade, making it the longest running such program in the industry. This guiding philosophy defines the Princess onboard experience and includes a variety of programs to make sure that onboard staff members work in unison to serve passengers, and provide an remarkable cruise experience.
Princess’ more than 100 different itineraries offer travelers the opportunity to literally cover the globe, with sailings to all seven continents that call at approximately 350 ports and destinations around the world. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Canada/New England, Antarctica and world cruises. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore® program featuring nearly 4,000 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company’s expanding cruisetour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour.
In particular, having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in the 49th state. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic “Land of the Midnight Sun.” The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates as many as eight cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, a fleet of deluxe motor coaches, and luxury domed rail cars — which provide easy access to Alaska’s interior with the line’s unique “Direct to the Wilderness” service. As a result, Princess passengers can connect seamlessly between cruise ship and a land tour, giving them the opportunity to experience Alaska’s most popular attractions in a single vacation.
Salty Dog Cruises is proud to offer cruise vacations from Princess Cruises. Call or email Salty today to learn more about this exciting cruise line and the fine cruise vacations that Salty Dog Cruises can design for you. Email salty@saltydogcruises.com or call (203) 937-5381.
Since its inception in 1989, Celebrity has held true to its original commitment of taking the very best aspects of classic, elegant cruising and updating them to reflect current lifestyles. In 1997, we merged with Royal Caribbean International to form Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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.
The excellence of Celebrity’s existing cruise product continues with the cruise line’s Solstice-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.
Just how large is the fleet of ships sailing for Celebrity Cruises? Check this list and see how many of the Celebrity ships you can name: Celebrity Century, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Infinity, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Solstice, Celebrity Summit, and Celebrity Expedition.
Salty Dog Cruises is proud to offer cruise vacations from Celebrity Cruises. Call or email Salty today to learn more about this exciting cruise line and the fine cruise vacations that Salty Dog Cruises can design for you. Email salty@saltydogcruises.com or call (203) 937-5381.
The world is your oyster and we’re going to help you shuck it! Travel the world by cruise ship. We’ll help you pick out the best ships, the best itineraries, and the best shore excursions to make sure you make the most of your cruise vacation. We’ve been doing this for the better part of two decades and we are eager to make your next cruise the best you’ve ever had. Talk to us today, start cruising tomorrow.
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 ships currently in service. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.
Royal Caribbean cruise vacations appeal to families, couples and singles of all ages looking for active vacation experiences, onboard and shore side. The line’s signature Gold Anchor Service is committed to providing friendly, engaging and personal service to all guests with one goal in mind: to Deliver the WOW.
The cruise line built its reputation on providing the most innovative cruise experiences. The line redefined cruising for the modern traveler in 1999 by first introducing onboard amenities on its Voyager-class ships, such as a rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, and the Royal Promenade, a main boulevard of shops, restaurants and lounges that runs the length of the ship.
In May 2006, the line launched Freedom of the Seas, which further transformed the cruise experience, exclusively featuring the FlowRider surf simulator, the H20 Zone aqua park, cantilevered whirlpools suspended 112 feet above the ocean, a boxing ring, and the 1,215-square-foot Presidential Family Suite, which sleeps up to 14.
In December 2009 Royal Caribbean once again revolutionized the industry with the introduction of Oasis of the Seas. An architectural marvel at sea, she spans 16 decks, encompass 220,000 gross registered tons (GRT), carries 5,400 guests at double occupancy, and features 2,700 staterooms. Oasis of the Seas was the first ship to tout the cruise line’s new neighborhood concept of seven distinct themed areas, which includes Central Park, Boardwalk, the Royal Promenade, the Pool and Sports Zone, Vitality at Sea Spa and Fitness Center, Entertainment Place and Youth Zone. In 2010, Oasis of the Seas was joined by her sister-ship Allure of the Seas. Both ships sail from her home port of Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Just how large is the fleet of ships sailing for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines? Check this list and see how many of the RCCL ships you can name: Oasis of the Seas, Allure of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas, Vision of the Seas, Grandeur of the Seas, Rhapsody of the Seas, Splendor of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, Legend of the Seas, Majesty of the Seas, and Monarch of the Seas.
Salty Dog Cruises is proud to offer cruise vacations from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Call or email Salty today to learn more about this exciting cruise line and the fine cruise vacations that Salty Dog Cruises can design for you. Email salty@saltydogcruises.com or call (203) 937-5381.
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 Norwegian Cruise Line is the innovator in cruise travel with a long history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising, most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and flexibility.
Since 1999, Norwegian has launched 11 new ships – Norwegian Sky (reflagged into the U.S. registry and renamed Pride of Aloha in 2004, returned to the international fleet in July 2008), Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star, Norwegian Dawn, Norwegian Spirit, Pride of America, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Jade (formerly Pride of Hawai`i), Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Gem. Norwegian’s 11 ships with more than 26,000 berths represent approximately 11 percent of the overall cruise capacity in North America in terms of berths.
Today, Norwegian has 11 purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships providing guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on some of the newest and most contemporary ships at sea. The company has reached an agreement for two 143,000-gross ton vessels for delivery in 2013 and 2014.
Salty Dog Cruises is proud to offer cruise vacations from Norwegian Cruise Line. Call or email Salty today to learn more about this exciting cruise line and the fine cruise vacations that Salty Dog Cruises can design for you. Email salty@saltydogcruises.com or call (203) 937-5381.
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