The Cruise Explorer

When your Princess cruise stops at Princess Cays on the tiny island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas, you can now add to your luxury experience by booking a Princess Cays Bungalow Package for the day, perhaps with a gourmet lunch. What a luxurious, exclusive treat!

With a Princess Cays Bungalow, you can take a nap with the smell of the ocean on the breeze and the sounds of the waves lulling you into a peaceful state of relaxation. You can have the privacy to change from swimsuits and back to regular clothing without having to minimize your time on the island to go back and board the ship. With our new Bungalow Packages, you can enjoy a fine meal in privacy with good friends, enjoying the most amazing seaside view.

Here are the options:

Princess Cays Private Bungalow Package
For just $199, you’ll have the exclusive use of a 6-person bungalow during your visit to Princess Cays. The colorful beachfront bungalows are perfect for families, friends or anyone who wants to make the most of their visit to Princess Cays. Located in the picturesque palm grove just behind the beach, each bungalow features air-conditioning and ceiling fan, a table and four chairs inside, and two sun loungers outside on the deck, as well as a private shower. You can take a dip, shower off, sun bathe and change back into their regular clothes, all from the privacy of your very own bungalow, without ever having to return to the ship!

Princess Cays Private Bungalow with Gourmet Picnic Lunch
This upgrade features the use of a regular bungalow at Princess Cays and includes our gourmet picnic lunch, with Italian Style Antipasti, Lobster & Mango Salad, an Artisan Cheese Board with Tropical Fruits and Fig Bread, Island BBQ Selection and Petite Pastry Selection. This luxurious experience is $249 per couple, with an additional $25 charge for each extra bungalow guest.

Princess Cays Sanctuary Bungalow
A relaxing Sanctuary bungalow gives you a serene island experience. These tranquil bungalows are situated in the new adults-only area – The Sanctuary at Princess Cays, an extension of the onboard experience. Up to 4 adults can share a secluded Sanctuary bungalow for just $249.

Princess Cays Sanctuary Bungalow with VIP Gourmet Lunch
Enjoy fine dining while relaxing amidst a beautiful ocean view. The VIP Gourmet Lunch includes assorted snacks (popcorn, peanuts and potato chips), Caribbean Gazpacho, a Chilled Seafood Platter with Tequila Lime Cocktail Sauce, Jerk Chicken and Pork Spareribs with Jamaican Hardo Bread and Salad, Fresh Fruit & Strawberries with Honey Yogurt Dip, Vanilla Ice Cream and Cookies/Brownies. In addition, you’ll be able to order one refreshing Signature/Island Cocktail per person, included in the price of the package. This authentic island experience is just $299 per couple, with an additional charge of $25 for each extra guest.

Seattle, October 28, 2009 — Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, begins its “80 Degrees of Sunshine; 180 Degrees from Ordinary” two-week sale today on 2010 Caribbean sailings. Guests will receive incredible savings on select 7-day Caribbean voyages which start at $1,799 per person, based on double occupancy.

The 148-guest Wind Spirit debuts a new 7-day St. Martin roundtrip itinerary offering guests pristine beaches, lively island culture and lush tropics. The new itinerary also allows for additional daytime sailing. Port of calls include St. Kitts, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, Virgin Gorda and St. Barts. Selected Wind Spirit sailings on sale are: January 16; January 23; January 30; and February 6, 2010.

The 312-guest Wind Surf offers 7-day roundtrip sailings from Bridgetown, Barbados calling on a variety of vibrant ports on northbound and southbound itineraries. Wind Surf’s northbound itinerary includes St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Martin, St. Barts, Guadeloupe, Iles des Saintes and St. Lucia. The southbound itinerary includes Bequia, Dominica, St. Lucia, Mayreau, Grenada and Tobago. Selected Wind Surf sailings on sale are: January 31; February 7; February 14; and March 14, 2010.

A leader in defining the small ship luxury cruise experience for more than 20 years, Windstar has won the allegiance of a new generation of contemporary travelers who appreciate the line’s luxurious accommodations, alternative dining venues, diversity of shore excursions, complimentary water sports program and deluxe spa facilities.

Windstar has been recognized by notable names in the travel world. Celebrated Living, American Airlines’ prestigious publication for first class passengers, named Windstar Cruises “Best Small-Ship/Mid-Ship Cruise Line” on their 2009 Platinum List for the third time in a row. Windstar received a “Favourite Small-Ship Cruise Line” award in the U.K.’s Condé Nast Traveller’s 2009 Readers’ Travel Awards and was listed in their “Top 100 of the Best the Travel World has to Offer.” Windstar has also earned top honors in Travel + Leisure’s “World’s 2009 Best Awards,” and was lauded among “The World’s Best Small Ships” by Condé Nast Traveler.

For more information including rates and itineraries click here, contact your professional travel agent, or call Windstar direct at 1-800-258-7245. The Windstar Cruises Web site can be found at windstarcruises.com.

How many of you have ever been to an Ice Bar at sea? Or seen improv like The Second City off St. Thomas? What about going bowling off Cozumel? Or a two-story-tall Wii wall? On board NCL’s new Norwegian Epic, you’ll have one new experience after another, from the Aqua Park and the largest bowl slide at sea (the Epic Plunge) to the 24-foot-high climbing cage (the Spider Web). You’ll also see staterooms like you’ve never seen before – on land or sea (check out the photo of the Penthouse at the bottom of this post!). She’s 1,080 feet long and can carry 4,200 passengers and 1,730 crew members to some of the most exciting destinations on earth. Welcome to the next generation of Freestyle Cruising!

Norwegian Epic will be alternately sailing the eastern and western Caribbean from Miami starting in summer 2010 (the first Eastern Caribbean sailing is scheduled for July 17, 2010). Sailings have opened for sale for Latitudes members with an exclusive offer. Through the end of August, Latitudes members will receive up to a 3-category upgrade with additional savings of up to $100 per person, or if booking a Suite they’ll receive up to $500 per stateroom to spend on board. Rates for Latitudes members start at only $599.

See the exciting new Norwegian Epic Web site for much more information about the ship.

What is the reason for the season? Togetherness. Start a new holiday tradition this year – a tradition of traveling with your loved ones on a Royal Caribbean cruise. RCI offers a high quality vacation at a great value – with personalized Gold Anchor Service, experience, innovative amenities, plus their ships sail around the globe, so you can host your holidays in a new destination each year.

Among this year’s great deals:

• Thanksgiving – 7-Night Western Caribbean on the Liberty of the Seas sails November 22 from Miami – prices start at $755
• Christmas – 12-Night Mexican Riviera on the Radiance of the Seas, sails December 21 from San Diego – prices start at $1,019
• Christmas – 7-Night Western Caribbean on the Voyager of the Seas sails December 20 & 27 from Galveston – prices start at $945

To see more Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise offers, click the poster below, for Thanksgiving click this link. And to see the huge range of cruise offers for holidays throughout the year, see Royal Caribbean’s excellent new holiday cruise Web site!