Cruise News 2007

Exclusive sailings; New Motor Yachts; US River & Coastal Holidays; Suite Space

November 2007 ‘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:

** Waterways of the Tsars in 2008 (Cruise News page 15):

Together with Viking River Cruises, Mundy Cruising has created an exclusive cruise and tour programme from Moscow to St Petersburg. This 12-night river cruise and land programme has been rescheduled to October 2008 flying from London to Moscow and transferring to join the fully-renovated, 210-passenger Viking Surkov. Particularly exciting highlights of this holiday are a tour of the famous Kremlin and exclusive and private access to the Hermitage museum in St Petersburg.

The cost from £3,695 per person.

** Expedition to the Indies – 11^th – 25^th March, 2009:

This very special and exclusive voyage, created in association with the Durrell Wildlilfe Conservation Trust offers a unique opportunity to explore some of the lesser-known parts of the eastern Caribbean, sailing in comfort aboard the MS Le Levant and visiting the north coast of Venezuela. The itinerary features St Lucia; Dominica; Montserrat; Nevis; and Antigua.

In addition to the appeal of these exotic and magical tropical islands, one of the most important elements of this holiday is the pedigree of the tour leader and guest lecturers on board, including Dr Lee Durrell (married to Gerald Durrell) and Colonel John Blashford-Snell.

The cost - £6,795 per person sharing.

** A New Era (Cruise News page 14):

An exciting move forward, French line Compagnie des Iles du Ponant is to expand its existing fleet by building two, new sleek motoryachts , similar to the elegant Le Levant in style but double the size for launch in late 2009 and early 2010.  Both new vessels will have a total capacity of 200, featuring 100 seaview cabins with balconies or even private roof terrace.

Itinerary plans include positioning one ship in South America, Antarctica and Europe and the other in the Pacific to operate itineraries, including South East Asia, Japan, Alaska, French Polynesia, Australia and New Zealand.

** Majestic America Line (Cruise News page 14):

Fascinating voyages of discovery on America’s legendary waterways are on offer with Majestic America Line – the foremost river and coastal cruise line in the US. The vessels are intimate, many of them paddle steamers, taking guests to a choice of cruising areas - along the huge Mississippi river, the great Ohio, The Tennessee and the Cumberland; in the wide open west, the Columbia, Snake and Williamette rivers. In Alaska vessels in the Inside Passage take passengers right up close to the wonders of nature in the rugged wilderness.

** Suite Dreams (Cruise News page 13):

Mundy Cruising takes a look at some of the most private space available aboard a variety of ships, not  just those in the luxury arena, even those suitable for families:

The World: Apartment E2 with its 3 bedrooms and 3242 square feet.; Crystal Serenity’s Crystal Penthouse with just one bedroom includes spacious living room and dining area, with a secluded private verandah, guest bathroom and dedicated workout area and serviced by a personal butler! Ideal for families, Norwegian Cruise Lines’ 5750 square foot Garden Villas feature three bedrooms, living and dining room, private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace. Each villa even has access to an exclusive private courtyard area, with pool, hot tub and sundeck. Butler service and concierge also on hand!

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