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AMADEUS WATERWAYS - Award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways continues to build upon our industry lead with a fleet of 15 custom-designed vessels in Europe, Russia, Vietnam, Cambodia and Africa. We continue to lead the way in river cruising by providing innovative luxurious ship designs featuring step-out and French balconies, premium stateroom amenities and warm, personalized service.

From our exclusive Twin Balconies to multiple dining venues and complimentary Internet & Infotainment System with Hollywood movies, AmaWaterways sets the standards in river cruising each year.

Debuting in the spring of 2013, the new AmaPrima will join the brand-new AmaCerto as AmaWaterways' largest and most imaginative ships on the great waterways of Europe. Inspired by classic luxury yachts, the ships feature a "Twin Balcony" stateroom design; multiple dining venues; heated swimming pool; stunning glass elevator and more.

AmaWaterways brings you exciting new itineraries , exploring the Seine in France and the Douro in Portugal. Whether you join us on the great waterways of Europe, Russia, Africa or the storied Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, you are sure to capture an experience of a lifetime with an AmaWaterways river cruise vacation. 

AZAMARA – Small boutique intimate ships, Journey & Quest – 694 guest ships – country-club like cruising - experience local color with more overnights – late night stays – night touring -outstanding food, presentation and service.

Our Destinations

Asia • South America • The Greek Isles • Italy • The French & Italian Riviera •
The Holy Land • The British Isles • The Baltic Region • The Norwegian Fjords •
Western Europe • The West Indies • Central America • The United States West Coast

AVALON WATERWAYS RIVER CRUISE - Avalon continues to be the youngest fleet on the rivers of Europe. In 2013 we're thrilled to introduce two new Panorama Suite Ships — The Avalon ExpressionSMand the Avalon Artistry II® — setting the new standard for river cruising.

For our travelers, this means enjoying a ship experience designed with a forward-thinking approach, including all the modern touches, no matter which ship you choose:

A World of Possibilities – Cruises & Itineraries

With Avalon, you can choose from 4 continents. From more than 100 packages. From trips lasting 3 nights to 24 days. From cruise-only getaways to cruise-plus-land journeys. And from 5 amazing brand-new itineraries in 2013 – 4 in Europe and 1 in China.

CELEBRITY – is Modern Luxury - The world has changed. Tastes have changed. Maybe luxury vacations could use an update as well. Modern luxury is airy spaces with all the right, tasteful details, restaurants where the design is just as important as the cuisine, intuitive service with a keen eye for detail, and doing as much or as little as you choose.

Because we believe every moment of your vacation should be measured by just how far it takes you from the ordinary. That is Modern Luxury.

Rooms designed with all the right, tasteful details. Retreat to your private haven that offers plush down comforters and linens, embroidered robes, lemongrass scented bath products, and Samsung flat screen TVs. Enjoy outstanding entertainment, award-winning dining, and the finest service at sea. Menus crafted by James Beard.  Innovative Aqua Spa Class Cabins & dining room seats 100 to 150 passengers for breakfast and dinner.

 

CRYSTAL CRUISES - At Crystal Cruises, we are motivated by a single goal: to provide you with the finest experience not only in cruising, but in all of luxury travel

Everything we do at Crystal Cruises is designed to evoke a sense of astonishing wonder, from the surprising thoughtful touches your stewardess attends to in your stateroom to the authentic experiences you enjoy ashore.

Aboard the two highest-rated ships in the world, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, you will discover the hallmarks of Crystal... extraordinary service, abundant space, exceptional quality and incredible choices. This is the very essence of our company; this is the Crystal Difference. A steadfast commitment to excellence has earned us unprecedented recognition as the World’s Best for an incredible 18 years – an accomplishment unmatched by any other cruise line, hotel or resort anywhere in the world.

CUNARD -CRUISE DESTINATIONS AND REGIONS WE VISIT

Wherever you travel with Cunard you can be certain about one thing: seeing the world’s most wonderful places aboard an iconic Queen is an experience without equal. Whether you join us for the full World Voyage, or choose to join us for a part of it, you will be embarking on a grand adventure, with the opportunity to explore destinations across

four continents and transatlantic crossings.

 

QUEEN MARY 2 is the most magnificent ocean liner ever built, renowned for her transatlantic crossing, she seamlessly combines impeccable service, luxurious accommodation and exquisite dining with modern innovations.

 

Queen Mary 2, affectionately known as QM2 was famous even before her first sailing.  Her elegance, grandeur and sophistication captures the excitement of a classic sea voyage whilst her 14 spacious decks delight guests with an array of unsurpassed amenities including the Canyon Ranch Spa Club and the only Planetarium at sea.

What really sets Queen Mary 2 apart is the wonderful sense of occasion she creates as she proudly continues to offer the only regular Transatlantic Service to and from New York.

QUEEN ELIZABETH is our newest luxury ocean liner, named in October 2010 by Her Majesty the Queen. Recalling the rich heritage of the first Cunarder to bear the name, her elegance echoes that legendary age and enhances her modern allure.

The harmony of classic and contemporary strikes an elegant chord throughout the magnificent Queen Elizabeth.  Images and features from her predecessors, Queen Elizabeth and QE2, sit comfortably alongside her modern charms. Entertainment ranges from lavish high-tech musical productions to the timeless refinement of garden parties and grand balls. Opportunities for relaxation stretch from the simple pleasures of a 6,000-book library to indulgent spa treatments.

QUEEN VICTORIA captivates with her graceful splendor and a luxurious ambience so evocative of great liners past. With luxurious marbles, woods and rich fabrics she exudes elegance. Discover Queen Victoria and her outstanding amenities, including celebrity chef's namesake restaurant Todd English delivering delicious Mediterranean cuisine and the beautiful Royal Court Theatre.

DISNEY CRUISE LINE – Disney Cruise Line currently operates four ships: the Disney Magic, which launched in 1998; the Disney Wonder, which launched in 1999; the Disney Dream, which launched January 2011; and the Disney Fantasy, which launched March 2012.

Your vacation dreams are about to set sail on a magical voyage that only Disney could create.  Special designed areas and activities let adults, families, teen, and children play together and separately creating magical memories that last a lifetime.  Your favorite Characters will make appearances throughout the entire cruise; even the Disney Cruise ship's horn gets in the spirit. 

Disney built a ship with kids in mind - from Flounders Reef Nursery (for toddlers), to the Oceaneers Club (for kids 3-7), Oceaneers Lab (kids 8-12) and Aloft! - the 'teens only' hangout, a Disney cruise had the younger set fully covered.

HOLLAND AMERICA – more than 128 years we have revealed the world’s best-kept secrets to discriminating travelers like you.  All aboard a spacious five-star fleet, surrounded by a generous, friendly crew.

 

OCEANIA CRUISES – Elegant mid-size small boutique ships. Country-club elegance at discount prices.  Regatta & Nautica has 684 guests, 30,277 tons – Regatta built 1998, refurbished 2011 – Nautica built 2000, refurbished 2010.

 

Marina & Riviera has 1,250 guests – Marina built 2011, Riviera 2012 – 66,084 tons.

Elegant designs by designer Dekota Jackson.

 

PRINCESS CRUISES -  7 great reasons to cruise with Princess

1. Warm, welcoming service

.2. The best itineraries

3. A relaxed, rejuvenating retreat at sea

4. Delicious, fresh food

5. Exclusive amenities

6. Stretch your vacation dollars

7. The experts love us

 

How could such a large ship offer so much, yet feel so intimate and personal? Every vessel in our fleet is designed to give you plenty of room to yourself, with spacious decks, comfortably elegant public spaces and inviting balcony staterooms. Yet each also creates wonderful opportunities to socialize with a variety of sensational activities and entertainment to suit your mood.

 

Rivacy Policy

REGENT SEVEN SEAS - 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. All inclusive cruises onboard the Voyager 700 guests, Mariner 700 guests, Navigator 490 guests, 90% balconies, Canyon Ranch Spa.

 

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINE - Royal Caribbean has always been a leader in the cruise industry and the Royal Caribbean ships continue to set the bar on innovation in cruising. Their 22 ships will amaze you with all that they have to offer. Some of the innovations include rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks, relaxing spas, cantilevered whirlpools, miniature golf and even Flow Rider surf parks. Their H2O water parks are fun for the whole family.

 

SEABOURN CRUISES – All suites.  Pride, Spirit & Legend have 208 guests, 10,000 tons ships.  Charlie Palmer’s Gourmet Cuisine.  The Odyssey, Sojourn and the Quest have 450 Guests, 32,000 tons.  Seabourn cruise line will take you to visit hidden gems.

Cruise Contract 

SILVERSEA CRUISES - Renowned for extraordinary worldwide voyages aboard intimate, all-inclusive ships, Silversea is a luxury cruise line that offers unparalleled service and superlative comfort. Discover the art of luxury travel as perfected by Silversea Cruises.

Distinctions

·         Intimate, elegant ships – extraordinary space per guest ratio

·         Superlative service – nearly one crew member for every guest

·         All ocean-view suites, over 85% with private verandas*

·         Butler service for all ships, all guests

·         Open-seating in The Restaurant – no assigned time, no assigned table

·         Alternative dining options – multiple venues

·         Gourmet cuisine inspired by Relais & Châteaux

·         Sophisticated entertainment from live music to production shows*

·         Enrichment lecturers, acclaimed chefs and destination consultants 

All-Inclusive Value

·         Fares include onboard gratuities

·         Complimentary beverages served throughout the ship – including fine wines, champagnes, spirits, beer, bottled water, specialty coffees and soft drinks

·         In-room bar and refrigerator stocked with your preferred beverage selections

·         Complimentary 24-hour room service and in-suite dining* served course-by-course from The Restaurant

·         Complimentary shore side events on select voyages

·         Complimentary guided excursions ashore on Silversea Expeditions aboard Silver Explorer

·         Complimentary transportation into town in most ports of call

 *Aboard the Silver Explorer expedition ship: select suites have verandas or French balconies; production shows and in-suite dining are not offered.

Silver Cloud , Wind, Shadow, Whisper, Spirit,& Explorer wraps you in a warm feeling of home.

Silver Whisper & Shadow 382 guests, 28,258 Tons, Silver Cloud 296 guests, 16,800 tons, Silver Spirit 540 Guests, 36,009 tons, Silver Wind 296 guests, 17,400 tons.  Silver Expedition 132 guests, ICE STRENGTH HULL, WAS PRINCE ALBERT II.  A unique-expedition experience.

 

VOYAGES OF ANTIQUITY – Boutique style cruising.  Smaller older ships includes all excursions (some optional) wine & beer with dinner & lunch.  Agean Odssey 380 guests, Odyssey Club 11,000 tons.  For intellectual & historians, university professors wanting to explore comfortably.

UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES - Uniworld River Cruises offers a unique river cruise vacation experience for travelers and will take you to a plethora of destinations unreachable by large cruise ships. With Uniworld River Cruises’ partnership with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, an award-winning collection of luxury 5-star boutique hotels, you’ll experience a river cruising experience beyond comparison. Each of Uniworld River Cruises’ ships interiors have been created by the Red Carnation Hotels’ design team to ensure an elegant and welcoming onboard atmosphere With this in addition to other features such as complimentary meals and shore excursions, guests of Uniworld River Cruises will enjoy their time both onboard and onshore during their river cruise vacation!

Geared toward the experienced traveler, Uniworld River Cruises take guests beyond the typical tourist sites. You’ll find knowledgeable, English-speaking guides and staff on every tour, plus something else – American-style amenities, accommodations, and cuisine. Uniworld River Cruises ships are also famous for their sociable, friendly atmospheres, so be prepared to meet some new friends and create lifetime memories.

Uniworld River Cruises consistently wins awards and high ratings from its customers 

VIKING RIVER CRUISES - The Most Award-Winning River Cruise Line

Viking River Cruises is the World’s Best River Cruise Line in the Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards readers’ survey and has consistently placed high on competitive rankings like Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List, Reader’s Choice and Best Small Ships awards. We have also been honored by prestigious international organizations like the World Travel Awards. Meanwhile, travel agents have recognized us with awards including TravelAge West’s Best Line for River Cruising and Travel Weekly’s #1 River Cruise Line. And Viking is featured in National Geographic’s The 10 Best of Everything.

inspiring destinations, beautifully crafted itineraries, expert tour guides, luxurious ships, fine cuisine, excellent service, remarkable value—our success is defined by all these things, and something else, too: personal attention to every detail. It’s the way the bartender has your drink ready for you, at just the right time. It’s the gentle guidance from your tai chi master in a lesson you take while sailing along the Yangtze. It’s the handwritten directions from your concierge to the best coffeehouse in Vienna.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHICH CRUISE LINE YOU DESIRE BY COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THE “GETTING TO KNOW YOU” SURVEY ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE PAGE.  THANK YOU

 

LYNN A. MARCHIONE, OWNER

954-968-5693

Lynn975m@aol.com

 

 

 

 

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MSC PREZIOSA'S WATERSLIDE IS OVER 42 FT. HIGH WITH A DIAMETER OF 3 FT. RIDERS WILL TRAVEL AT AN AVERAGE SPEED OF 20 FT. PER SECOND.  MAXIMUM WEIGHT 330 PDS. - MINIMUM HEIGHT 47".