Take a tip from Mundy Cruising

Mundy gives advice to Hebridean Spirit Devotees

For lovers of cruising in style aboard small ships, luxury travel specialist Mundy Cruising has produced a helpful guide entitled   ‘Top Ten Tips’ – published to assist those affected by the recent and sad demise of luxury operator Hebridean International Cruises.

Says Mundy Managing Director, Edwina Lonsdale: “As the UK’s leading luxury cruise agent, we were conscious that so many people will miss travelling further afield on the exceptional Hebridean Spirit and so we felt it important to provide some attractive alternatives for those travellers.  In addition, we negotiated on their behalf some special bonus offers. 

“Though the Hebridean Princess has been rescued by All Leisure, our research showed that those who preferred to travel on Hebridean Spirit were looking for a new and comparable ‘home’ .  As experts in the market, we are happy to recommend our selection  of quality small ship alternatives.’’

 

* Tip One: Demand nothing less than the best

A selection of comments on what Mundy clients loved about Hebridean: from Mundy-commissioned research/May 2009

* Tip Two: Speak to the experienced consultants at Mundy Cruising

As the UK’s leading and oldest cruise retailer, the Mundy team of experts have intimate knowledge of all featured vessels and offer a truly personal service.

* Tip Three: the 100-guest Island Sky

Shortly to be fully owned (rather than chartered) by Noble Caledonia, the Island Sky will summer in Europe and winter in the Indian Ocean – a sister ship to Hebridean Spirit, one of the original Renaissance fleet.

* Tip Four: the 106-guest Orion

Australian company Orion Expedition Cruises offers cruises that sail year round -  fascinating itineraries which include: Kimberley, NW Australia; Papua New Guinea; Melanesia; Asia; New Zealand, the Sub Antarctic Islands and Antarctica.

Though an expedition ship, the accommodation and facilities are stylish, with pampering from a team of 75 crew.

* Tip Five: the 120-guest Spirit of Oceanus

Small ship specialist Cruise West is offering small ship adventures on river and coastal waters around the US.    Spirit of Oceanus, one of the original Renaissance fleet, will circumnavigate the globe on a unique 335-day sailing in 2010/2011 from Singapore back to Singapore. 

* Tip Six: Seabourn Spirit, Pride and Legend  - 208 guests each

Referred to as the Yachts of Seabourn, though a little larger in size, these ships do succeed in offering an exclusive environment on an extensive selection of worldwide itineraries

* Tip Seven: Viking River Cruises – from 124 to 306 guests

These elegant river vessels provide a perfect way of exploring the European waterways, offering port-intensive itineraries, a range of shore excursions, lots of walking and wonderful food. In addition to Europe, travellers can also venture further afield to Russia and China with Viking River Cruises.

* Tip 8: Wind Star & Wind Spirit – 147 guests

For true seafarers who enjoy a genuine yacht experience .aboard deluxe motor-sail yachts that explore hidden harbours and secluded coves of the world’s most sought-after destinations. Guests can enjoy an informal experience in the Caribbean and Costa Rica in the winter months and Mediterranean in the Summer.

* Tip 9: SeaDream Yacht Club – 112 guests

The expression ‘Yacht Club’ is not a sentiment about size, it is a statement about lifestyle aboard these two small ultra-deluxe ships – SeaDream I and II, which typically sail to the Caribbean and Mediterranean with a maximum of just 112 guests. The elegant informality of the yachts sits comfortably with state-of-the art facilities, a world class Thai Spa and discreet personal service.

* Tip 10: Mundy Carte Blanche – making the best cruises even better

Exclusive to clients sailing with Mundy Cruising, The Mundy Carte Blanche portfolio of unique services has been introduced to provide even greater freedom when they are travelling. Currently the services include the opportunity to arrange: * Private Tours * Private FastTrack *Private Luggage Delivery *and Private Jet Travel.

­­­­­­­­­­­­Importantly, as well as giving Mundy clients the opportunity to travel the world in the way they would prefer to see it, one other major benefit is the facility to book these arrangements by telephone in advance of the holiday -  taking away the possibility of any last-minute hassles.  Contact Telephone No: 020 7292 2383.

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

Tel: 020 7734 4404 ; Visit 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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