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Cruises from New York and New Jersey in 2009 and 2010
June 20, 2009 Bermuda
5 Nights - Father's Day Weekend
Explorer of the Seas
http://bermudajune2009.makeswebsites.com/
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Pricing At A Glance
Prices are per person and include port charges, taxes and fuel surcharge
Suite:
OS $2945.13 , GS $2295.13 , JS $1995.13
Balcony
D1 $1695.13 , D2 $1575.13 , D3 $1565.13 , E1 $1555.13 , E2 $1545.13
Outside
F $1435.13 , H $1415.13 , I $1395.13
Inside
PR $1295.13 , L $1125.13 , M $1115.13 , N $1105.13 , Q $1095.13 |
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July 1, 2009
5 Night Canada/New England Cruise with Fireworks in Boston Harbor on 4th of July
Cunard Queen Mary 2
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Queen-Mary-2-4th-of-July-2009-h45.htm
Book and Deposit by September 30, 2008 and receive our pre-cruise package FREE
| July 2009 |
| 1 | Wed | New York, New York | Depart 6:00 pm |
New York, New York
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| New York, New York, also known as “The Big Apple,” is an incredibly diverse and active place. Consisting of an intricate patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own character and history, yet one neighbourhood blends into the next; Lower Manhattan with the New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park and South Street Seaport; Chinatown; trendy SoHo and Greenwich Village; Little Italy; The Lower East Side, one of the most densely populated places on earth; Chelsea; The Flat Iron District and Gramercy Park; Midtown West and the Garment District; Midtown East and Murray Hill; The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights; Central Park and its 843 acres (341.1 hectares) of paths, ponds, lakes and green space; the Upper East Side; and Harlem. In New York, there are always things to see and explore: From world-class museums to breathtaking skyscrapers, from vibrant neighbourhoods to parks and gardens. As they say, it is the “city that never sleeps.”
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| 2 | Thu | Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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| 3 | Fri | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
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| The capital of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Canada’s Atlantic Provinces, Halifax was once Great Britain’s major military bastion in North America. The beautifully restored waterfront buildings of Halifax’s Historic Properties recall the city’s centuries-old maritime heritage. Stroll the waterfront, and you may find Nova Scotia’s floating ambassador, the schooner Bluenose II, tied up to Privateer’s Wharf, just as old sailing ships have done for over 200 years. Halifax is also the gateway to Nova Scotia’s stunning scenery, including famous Peggy’s Cove, where surf-pounded granite cliffs and a solitary lighthouse create an unsurpassed scene of rugged natural beauty. Drawn by the superb harbour, the second largest in the world, the British established Halifax as a naval base in the mid-18th century. The city’s strategic position on the Atlantic proved even more valuable as a base for fishing the rich banks of the North Atlantic.
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| 4 | Sat | Boston, Massachusetts | 12:30 pm - Midnight |
Boston, Massachusetts
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| Hailed as the “Cradle of American Independence,” Boston is filled with historic sights - it was America’s first great city. In the 19th century, Boston was rightly described as the “Athens of America.” Today this city of 600,000 retains its vitality, combining historic districts with revitalized urban centres while remaining faithful to its venerable roots. It is a city every American should visit at least once. Follow the Freedom Trail along three of the most historic miles (4.8km) in the country. See the site of the Boston Tea Party, trace the route of Paul Revere’s famous ride, and stand on the bridge where Minutemen fired the shots heard “‘round the world.” In the old Charleston Navy Yard you can see the USS Constitution, the nation’s oldest commissioned warship. The capital of Massachusetts, Boston, is a city of extraordinary beauty, boasting historic buildings, narrow cobbled streets, numerous parks, and a distinctive skyline.
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| 5 | Sun | Cruising the Atlantic Ocean |
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| 6 | Mon | New York, New York | Disembark |
PRICING:
Prices are PER PERSON
Prices are per person and include port charges, taxes and fuel surcharge
| Category D5 |
| Inside | $1210.00 |
| Category B5 |
| In-Hull Balcony | $1445.00 |
| Category A2 |
| Deluxe Balcony | $1822.00 |
| Category A1 |
| Deluxe Balcony | $1822.00 |
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| Britannia Club Balcony | CALL
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| Category P1 |
| Mini-Suite Balcony | $2720.00 |
| Category Q6 |
| Suite with Balcony | $3490.00 |
| Category Q5 |
| Suite with Balcony | $3490.00 |
Your Travel Agent
Nina Van Harn
Ambiance Travel
ph: 616-405-6950
fax: 866-762-2907
email: Nina@ambiancetc.com
A Virtuoso Affiliated Agency
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December 20, 2009
15 Night Caribbean Cruise Round Trip from NYC
Cunard Queen Mary 2
http://www.cunardholiday2009.makeswebsites.com/
Book and Deposit by September 30, 2008 and receive our pre-cruise package FREE
| | December 2009 |
| | 20 | Sun | New York, New York | Depart 6:00 pm |
New York, New York
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| New York, New York, also known as “The Big Apple,” is an incredibly diverse and active place. Consisting of an intricate patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own character and history, yet one neighbourhood blends into the next; Lower Manhattan with the New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park and South Street Seaport; Chinatown; trendy SoHo and Greenwich Village; Little Italy; The Lower East Side, one of the most densely populated places on earth; Chelsea; The Flat Iron District and Gramercy Park; Midtown West and the Garment District; Midtown East and Murray Hill; The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights; Central Park and its 843 acres (341.1 hectares) of paths, ponds, lakes and green space; the Upper East Side; and Harlem. In New York, there are always things to see and explore: From world-class museums to breathtaking skyscrapers, from vibrant neighbourhoods to parks and gardens. As they say, it is the “city that never sleeps.”
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| | 23 | Wed | Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands | 8:00 am -
1:00 pm |
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| | 24 | Thu | Road Town, Tortola | 9:00 am -
6:00 pm |
Road Town Tortola
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| Once known as a hideaway for pirates and freebooters, the British Virgin Islands (B.V.I.), are today a lure for sun worshippers and yachtsmen alike.
Constant trade winds along the Sir Francis Drake Channel make for ideal sailing conditions, while the secluded beaches, incredible vistas, and friendly inhabitants make the islands a wonderful place to visit. Tortola, the largest island in the B.V.I., is home to Road Town — the islands’ capital. Browse the many small shops, enjoy a drink at a harbour café, or simply relax on the spectacular beach at Cane Garden Bay. The island’s mountainous terrain makes for fabulous views — on a clear day, you can glimpse the U.S. Virgin Islands. For a real treat, take a ferry across the channel to Virgin Gorda — home of the famous Baths. At this unique beach, gigantic boulders create secluded coves and form picturesque grottos.
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| | 25 | Fri | Cruising the Caribbean Sea | |
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| | 26 | Sat | Willemstad, Curacao | 8:00 am -
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Willemstad Curacao
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| In the days before the canal, the Chagres River was the vital artery used by travellers transiting Panama. Conquistadores shipped Incan gold down the river on its way to the coffers of Spain; 49ers followed its course in their quest for the goldfields of California. Board your air-conditioned transportation for the 25-minute drive to the river, passing en route the Gatun Locks, the massive lock gates themselves, and the spillway that controls the flow of water in Gatun Lake. Board your motor launch for an approximately 40-minute cruise up the river into the heart of the tropical forest. Disembark and set out on your hike. As you travel a path through the forest, your guide relates facts about the rain forest ecosystem and points out sights of interest. Keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, sloths, anteaters and iguanas. After your walk, board your transportation for the return trip to the ship.
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| | 27 | Sun | St. George's, Grenada | 9:00 am -
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St. George's Grenada
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| Grenada is the Caribbean’s “Isle of Spice” — one of the world’s major producers of nutmeg, mace, clove, cinnamon, and cocoa. Indeed, the fragrant aroma of spice seems to envelop the island’s emerald hillsides, tropical forests, and sun-drenched beaches. Grenada is truly a feast for the senses. Americans, of course, may remember the island from the 1983 U.S. military intervention. Over two decades later, Grenada is again an ideal vacation spot. No building here may be built higher than a coconut palm. The majority of hotels are small and family owned. St. George's Harbor is a picture-perfect postcard of an idyllic Caribbean anchorage.
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| | 28 | Mon | Bridgetown, Barbados | 8:00 am -
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Bridgetown Barbados
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| Barbados is one of the few Caribbean islands solely colonized by one nation. No wonder Bajans describe their country as being “more English sheself,” that names like Worthy and Hastings abound, or that you will find a Trafalgar Square. But look around and you know you are not in England: Rich and fertile tropical fields meet a glistening, azure sea. The soft pastels of old chattel houses blend with the vibrant reds, oranges and greens of roadside fruit stands. In short, Barbados exudes a charm all its own. Perhaps it is due to Bajan culture — that celebrated blend of English tradition and the African heritage brought to the island by slaves imported to work the sugar plantations. The resultant mix makes a potent brew flavouring every aspect of island life — from music, dance, and art to religion, language and food.
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| | 29 | Tue | Castries, St. Lucia | 8:00 am -
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Castries St. Lucia
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| Nestled below the Pitons, twin peaks rising over 2,600 feet (792.4m) above the azure waters of the Caribbean, St. Lucia is an oasis of tropical calm.
The island’s capital of Castries is a town of charming, pastel-collared colonial buildings, home to some 60,000 souls. Yet despite its peaceful setting, St. Lucia has a turbulent and colourful history. Fierce Carib warriors overran the peaceful Arawaks in the 9th century. The first European settler, Francois Le Clerc, was a French buccaneer. Le Clerc’s countrymen followed in his wake, establishing the town of Soufriere in 1746. Sugar was the lure, sugar was king — within four decades some 50 plantations flourished on the island. And St. Lucia became part of the Caribbean’s 18th-century trade triangle of sugar, slavery, and rum. Today this beautiful island welcomes visitors drawn to its exotic tropical landscape, superb beaches, crystalline waters, and colourful marine life.
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| | 30 | Wed | Roseau, Dominica | 8:00 am -
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Roseau Dominica
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| Lying between Guadeloupe and Martinique is the island of Dominica — an unspoiled Caribbean paradise. The vibrant, rich rain forest is home to rare birds, including sisserou and jacquot parrots. Streams tumble down mountain slopes and thread fertile valleys on their short route to the sea. Dominica is also home to the last Carib Indians. When Columbus made landfall on his second voyage of discovery, this fierce tribe managed to keep the explorer at bay. And while the island proved a lure for both British and French planters, Dominica somehow managed to escape the trammels of civilization. This former British possession, independent since 1978, today lures tourists from around the world with its unspoiled beauty. As the islanders fondly say, “Apres Bondi, c’est la terre” — “After God, it is the land.”
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| | 31 | Thu | Basseterre, St. Kitts | 8:00 am -
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Basseterre St. Kitts
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| Jagged volcanoes soaring above azure and turquoise seas, dense rain forests in myriad shades of green, rolling fields of sugarcane — welcome to St. Kitts.
Along with its neighbour, Nevis, St. Kitts presents an exotic landscape more common to Polynesia than the Caribbean. The islands’ terrain, rich soil, and climate made them ideal locations for raising sugarcane. St. Kitts and Nevis, in fact, were the crown jewels of the Caribbean. During the 17th and 18th centuries, Spain, France and England vied for control of the islands, with the English finally winning out in 1787. Today, British and French heritage is evident on both islands. Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, boasts fine, restored colonial buildings. Impressive Brimstone Hill Fortress — called the Gibraltar of the West Indies — is one of the most impressive fortresses in the Caribbean.
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| | January 2010 |
| | 1 | Fri | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas | 8:00 am -
5:00 pm |
Charlotte Amalie, St.Thomas
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| The US Virgin Islands are America’s paradise, offering an easygoing blend of island ways and American practicality.
St. Thomas, capital of the island group, offers every imaginable sport: snorkelling, golfing, hiking, and sailing. Just a few miles (kilometres) away lie St. John and Virgin Islands National Park. Stunning mountain scenery, crystalline waters, and white-sand beaches with palms swaying in the breeze — the US Virgin Islands are truly a slice of paradise.
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| | 4 | Mon | New York, New York | Disembark |
New York, New York
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| New York, New York, also known as “The Big Apple,” is an incredibly diverse and active place. Consisting of an intricate patchwork of neighbourhoods, each with its own character and history, yet one neighbourhood blends into the next; Lower Manhattan with the New York Stock Exchange, Battery Park and South Street Seaport; Chinatown; trendy SoHo and Greenwich Village; Little Italy; The Lower East Side, one of the most densely populated places on earth; Chelsea; The Flat Iron District and Gramercy Park; Midtown West and the Garment District; Midtown East and Murray Hill; The Upper West Side and Morningside Heights; Central Park and its 843 acres (341.1 hectares) of paths, ponds, lakes and green space; the Upper East Side; and Harlem. In New York, there are always things to see and explore: From world-class museums to breathtaking skyscrapers, from vibrant neighbourhoods to parks and gardens. As they say, it is the “city that never sleeps.”
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PRICING:
Prices are PER PERSON
Prices are per person and include port charges, taxes and fuel surcharge
Category D5
| Inside | $3692.00 |
| Category B5 | In-Hull Balcony | $4080.00 |
| Category A2 | Deluxe Balcony | $5310.00 |
| Category A1 | Deluxe Balcony | $5310.00 |
| Category AA | Britannia Club Balcony | Call For Pricing |
Category P2
| Mini-Suite Balcony
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Category Q6
| Suite with Balcony | $12205.00 |
Your Travel Agent
Nina Van Harn
Ambiance Travel
ph: 616-405-6950
fax: 866-762-2907
email: Nina@ambiancetc.com
A Virtuoso Affiliated Agency
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June 28, 2010 (Tentative Date)
9 Night Bermuda & Caribbean Cruise Round Trip from NYC
Caribbean Princess
http://www.caribbeanprincessjune282010.makeswebsites.com/
Our prices are over $100 per person LOWER than 2009 pricing!
Contact our Travel Agent for pricing and details!
Jeanie Beck
Beck Tours & Travel
Agency Phone Number: 1-800-249-7151
Local Phone: 321-945-4949
Fax: 407-273-2177
Email: jeanie@becktours.com
Website: www.becktours.com
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Our Annual Christmas/New Year's Sailing
in 2010 we are pleased to announce
Royal Caribbean
from Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey
Visit our dedicated website for this sailing - pardon our appearance, we're under construction!
http://www.holidaycruise2010.makeswebsites.com/
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Cruise Freek Forums and our associated travel agents are offering outstanding precruise packages with most of our New York and New Jersey cruises. Our assigned travel agents escort the groups on the cruises, they aren't just order takers. Below explore all our group cruise opportunities. Come join us and experience the Cruise Freek Forums difference!
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Cruise Freek Forums 2009 Member Cruises:
(Our sailings are open to all, membership not required)
Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas -
February 14, 2009 - 7 Night Caribbean http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Liberty-of-the-Seas-Valentine-s-Day-President-s-Week-2009-h84.htm
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MSC Orchestra - March 21, 2009 - Sail with Skid Row & Firehouse
http://www.bestmusiccruises.com/Rock_Cruise_2009.php
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Explorer of the Seas - June 20, 2009 - 5 Night Bermuda Cruise
http://bermudajune2009.makeswebsites.com/
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Queen Mary 2 - July 1, 2009 - 5 Night Canada/New England Cruise
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Queen-Mary-2-4th-of-July-2009-h45.htm
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Celebrity Equinox Inaugural - August 8, 2009 - 10 European Cruise
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Celebrity-Equinox-Departing-August-8-2009-10-Nights-h60.htm
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Mariner of the Seas - October 11, 2009 - 7 Night Mexican Riviera Cruise
Oasis of the Seas Inaugural - December 12 2009 - Inaugural Sailing
Cunard Queen Mary 2 - December 20 2009 - 15 Night Holiday Cruise
Coming in 2010:
Carnival Dream departing January 2, 2010 - $25pp deposits!
Celebrity Solstice - February 14, 2010 - now open for booking
Hawaii Cruise - April 9, 2010 - Open for booking very soon
Cunard European Cruise - Europe without Flying!
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Cruise-Freek-Group-Cruise-Cunard-Cruise-Lines-Europe-2010-h61.htm
If you ever wanted to visit Europe but, didn't want to fly join us for this unique double transit opportunity. Book one or all three segments. Pricing coming in April, 2009.
4th of July week from NYC on Princess Cruise Lines
The NEW Cunard Queen Elizabeth Inaugural, Fall 2010
OASIS OF THE SEAS Charity Cruise - Halloween 2010 - Join Us! - FEATURING A VERY SPECIAL GUEST
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Sail-Towards-A-Cruise-2010-Halloween-Cruise-h93.htm
Our Halloween Cruise will feature a very special guest. We will open for depositing after September 3, 2008. $25 per person inital deposit will hold a space for you, second deposit of $225 per person due within 30 days of inital deposit. We have some wonderful door prizes - plus we'll be offering EXCLUSIVE activities with our very special guest including photograph and autograph sessions. Join us on Oasis of the Seas on October 30, 2010.
Holiday Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
Coming in 2011:
Carnival Magic Inaugural Sailing June 2011
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Carnival-Magic-Inaugural-Sailing-2011-h48.htm
Crystal Cruise Lines Christmas and New Years December 2011
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/Crystal-Cruise-Holidays-2011-h81.htm
Coming in 2012
River Cruise in Europe Group Now Forming
http://cruisefreekforums.forumfreek.com/River-Cruise-Europe-Group-Now-Forming-h97.htm
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