Cruise News - July 2009

What's New In The World Of Cruising;

And The Exclusive Caribbean Experience With Silversea And Sandy Lane

Enclosed is your copy of the July 2009 ‘Cruise News’ from Mundy Cruising - the leading UK specialist in international, quality cruising, tailor-making luxury holidays to suit the needs of the discerning customer. Of the comprehensive travel destination features, ship reports, industry news columns and comment from Mundy’s knowledgeable Managing Director Edwina Lonsdale, content highlights this month include:

WHAT’S NEW:

** The long-awaited Seabourn Odyssey has arrived and Edwina Lonsdale was fortunate to enjoy a sneak preview when the ship was in Venice. With a capacity of 450 guests, passengers will experience the same high  levels of  food and service for which Seabourn is renowned, and will step to the next level in terms of spacious accommodation. In preparation for its maiden voyage the charm and attention to detail extended by the staff was exemplary. With a contemporary feel, the ship features spacious suites, attractive deck space with plenty of private areas, a choice of dining venues with various styles, and the introduction by the owner, of the innovative Seabourn Square, a focal point of the ship comprising the library, shop and coffee bar,  and desks for internet access or to meet with the concierge or shore excursion manager.

Availability exists on a Seabourn Odyssey voyage departing 7 August, 2010 for 7 nights, from Athens to Venice. Cruise only fares from £2,499 per person.

** This Summer Mundy Cruising’s consultant Becky Hughes visited Silversea’s Silver Wind following her recent refit. Changes are evident in the pool area where the position of the staircase has been moved to create more room on deck for special events, together with the introduction of a lift to the top deck. The fitness centre and ocean-view Spa join the new forward facing Observation Lounge on deck 9. Eight new suites have been added on decks seven and eight. All of the rooms are now fitted with flat screen TVs and DVD players. – ideal for taking advantage of in-suite dining opportunities.

Availability exists on a Silver Wind voyage departing 2 February, 2010 for 10 nights, from Cape Town to Cape Town. Fares are from £3,188 per person with economy air (subject to availability).

** Also earlier this year, both Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager and the Seven Seas Mariner have benefited from a major refit. Completed in tandem, the refurbishment programme of the two 700-guest, all-suite, all-balcony luxury vessels cost million, the largest investment to date on existing tonnage by RSSC.  The public spaces boast elegant new furnishings – carpeting and colour schemes – with gold jewel tones in Signatures; elegant Chablis and Merlot palettes in Compass Rose and soothing colours of sand and sea in the Observation Lounge. The pool area now features an attractive lounge area and a new restaurant has been introduced on board, Prime 7.

Availability exists on a Seven Seas Voyager sailing departing 4 July 2010 for 7 nights, from Copenhagen to Stockholm. Fares are from £2,540 per person with free economy air and free shore excursions (booking deadline 30 September 2009).

** Le Boréal, is one of two, 264-passenger, sister-ships ordered by French cruise company, Compagnie du Ponant, looking for delivery in Spring 2010; with final delivery of the second ship, L’Austral expected in 2011. With the arrival of NEW luxury yacht Le Boréal, itineraries can be enjoyed to places like the Baltic, The Black Sea, Dalmatian Coast, Iceland and the Amazon River. Of the 132 outside cabins and suites, 95% will have balconies.

THE ULTIMATE CARIBBEAN CRUISE & STAY EXPERIENCE – with British Airways Club World return flights from London to Barbados

Mundy Cruising has teamed up with Silversea to offer a wonderful, exclusive holiday, combining the very best of land and sea - a week in Barbados staying at the luxurious Sandy Lane Hotel, with a week exploring the beautiful islands of the Lesser Antilles aboard the elegant Silver Shadow. (Cruise News pages 14/15)

This 15-night holiday departs the UK on 30 October, 2009 checking in at the BA Club World Desk at London Heathrow and flying to Barbados for a 7-night, pre-cruise stay at Sandy Lane. On joining the ship, guests will call at Gustava, St Barts; St John’s Antigua, Castries, St Lucia; St Georges and Bequia, the Grenadines.

Fly-cruise fares from £6,995 per person, including return flights; transfers; 7 nights at Sandy Lane; 7 nights aboard Silver Shadow in a veranda suite with seaview; a Sandy Lane post-cruise round of golf, or spa massage and lunch.

Highlights include:  Antigua’s stunning beaches; St Lucia’s volcanic peaks

Mundy Value: champagne on arrival; candlelit dinner for two;  catamaran cruise for two

For cruise reservations and news of the latest offers, contact Mundy Cruising

Tel: 020 7734 4404; website: www.mundycruising.co.uk

For further press information, please contact:

Jill Faulds, JF Associates, Telephone: 01795 890100; E-mail: jill@jfapr.co.uk

 

 

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