“Liverpool famous for #Beatles now famo

“Liverpool famous for #Beatles now famous for #FredOlsen cruises http://ow.ly/bcuxi

Congratulations #Liverpool on getting Cr

Congratulations #Liverpool on getting Cruise Port status http://ow.ly/b50OP

“Liverpool’s patience looks to have pa

“Liverpool’s patience looks to have paid off, #lLiverpool, home of #Beatles about to get cruise port status http://ow.ly/b4UIL

Found this photo of #Beatles in #Seattle

Found this photo of #Beatles in #Seattle fishing from a window in suite 272 thanks to The Edgewater Hotel, 21Aug1964 http://ow.ly/aPttc

Five things you’ll love about the new Disney Fantasy

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http://travel.usatoday.com/cruises/post/2012/03/disney-fantasy-ship-five-things/660347/1

I can’t help feeling a tinge of excitement which started with this article on the new Disney Fantasy, thanks to The Cruise Log by Gene Sloane.

Vancouver was home port for the Disney Magic back in 2011 for the first time to Alaska, the news was even more shocking when Disney announced that they were switching home port to Seattle. Strange enough before the Seattle 2012 season got underway Disney reversed their decision for 2013 and announced that they were reverting back to Vancouver.

I think the Vancouver itinerary is superior to what Seattle can offer, my hope is that from 2013 onwards Disney keep Vancouver as home port.

So the Vancouver Alaska 2013 season begins May 27, 2013, the Disney Wonder will sail seven-night cruises from Vancouver to Tracy Arm, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan, Alaska.

These cruises will combine the natural wonder and adventurous spirit of Alaska with the unparalleled, family-friendly experience found on a Disney Cruise Line ship. Disney Cruise Line worked closely with Alaskan tour operators to create exclusive-to-Disney family-friendly Port Adventures that allow guests to best experience Alaska’s natural beauty and rich history.

Rates for seven-night Alaska cruises departing from Vancouver start at around $1,015 per person for a standard inside stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Seven-night Alaska:

Ports: Vancouver, Tracy Arm (scenic cruising through fjord), Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan

Departure dates: May 27, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Sept. 2

Celebrate 2 Unique Events on 1 Trip: Diamond Jubilee Cruise AND Beatles 50th Year Anniversary

Now is the best time to visit Britain

2012 will be an incredible year for Britain.

To mark 60 years of The Queen’s reign, the Diamond Jubilee will take place in 2012. The celebrations will centre around an extended weekend in 2012 on 2, 3, 4 and 5th June.

The only other British monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee was Queen Victoria in 1897 who held the throne for 64 years.

Click on the official Diamond Jubilee website to find out the full list of events that are planned for the extended June weekend.

Click here for the official website for the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

We’ve listed 2 other significant events this year in Britain:

2012 Summer Olympics between 27 July – 12Aug 2012

Click here to find more about London Olympics 2012

50th Anniversary of the Beatles

Yet another milestone event is the Celebration of The Beatles forming 50 years ago in Liverpool, the world’s most famous “4 lads who shook the world” and started the ” British Invasion” of America and where the Beatles led others followed in their footsteps.

With so much happening this summer in Britain, it will be challenging for anyone to see everything in one trip.

Let us help you experience TWO major celebrations in ONE trip!

An 8 night Diamond Jubilee Celebration cruise and a pre and post cruise trip to London for 3 nights and Liverpool for 2 nights.

In London visit the iconic places such as The Queen’s residence, Buckingham Palace, see here Jewels at the Tower of London, visit the world-famous museum’s and experience shopping like you have never done before, Harrods Food Hall is an experience on its own.

In Liverpool, you will stay at the iconic Beatles themed hotel , “A Hard Days Night” and see for yourself the iconic places in the Beatles hits, Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields. Picture yourself on a “Magical Mystery Tour” on a replica of the original 1960′s bus.

On the cruise you will depart from the most famous port in the world, Liverpool and cruise around The Scottish Highlands & Islands. During your cruise celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee with events such as  on deck traditional British street party, lectures and films about royal life, the finale being a Royal Variety Show.

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Liverpool’s Titanic 100th Anniversary Commemoration

Liverpool's 100th Titanic Anniversary Commemoration

It’s hard to believe that it’s 100 years since that faithful night that the world’s most mechanically advanced ship met her fate.

Few people know that the Titanic’s owners headquarters, The White Star Line were in Liverpool and to this day the building still stands on the shores of Liverpool’s famous River Mersey.

There are lots of events going on not to mention two cruise ships will be steaming towards the wreck site of Titanic, one from Southampton and one from New York, where an on board commemorative religious service will be performed at the exact time the great liner went down.

In Liverpool just as spectacular a commemoration will be taking place, The Sea Odyssey, which runs from Friday 20th April to Sunday 22nd April will be the UK’s largest street festival.

So what’s the connection with the Titanic?

One stowaway: loaded on board during the night, unnoticed – a thirty foot tall Giant capable of travelling through time, on his way to another continent to meet his daughter, the Little Giant.

Giants don’t grow old, don’t grow up, they just stay the age they are for eternity – that is, if they don’t die.

But Disaster  the Titanic was the pride of Liverpool, and many different Liverpudlian tradesmen were recruited, mainly to maintain the ship and to look after the passengers.
But let’s return to our gigantic passenger trapped in one of the holds. He feels the full force of the iceberg’s blade. The sea rushes into the ship so fiercely that he is unable to move.

He is a prisoner and plummets 12,000 feet with the Titanic. We believe that, knowing he would soon die, he took his last underwater lift ride before coming to rest in a cloud of dust on the ocean bed.

Above, petrified with fear, survivors hoped for miracles – some were rescued, that too is known.

When the Little Giant heard the news, she sought out her uncle, the Great Giant’s brother. While listening to her, the uncle made a decision that was to take him a century to carry out.

First, he would make himself a diving suit. Then he would scour the ocean floor for the shipwreck. After that, he would bury his brother in the deep-sea bed. Most importantly, he would come back with the letter the Great Giant had written to the Little Giant Girl. This is why he walked for many long years across the ocean floor, pulling the Titanic’s mail trunk to bring back the post to Liverpool.

Such tragedies do not affect the Little Giant’s morale who bravely decided to come to the reunion. While reading magazines before leaving, she discovered that there are another two famed legends in Liverpool – The Beatles music, and the sheer madness for football of the rebel City.

Click on the link below for more information on the full schedule:

It’s started already, Liverpool home to the Beatles soon to be home to the world’s cruise lines

It’s started already, #Liverpool home to the #Beatles will soon be home to the world’s most prestigious cruise liners http://ow.ly/9FVvp

Last Minute Cruising Deals in Europe

 Last Minute Cruising Deals in Europe

 

This summer cruise lines have increased their capacity to Europe to take advantage of the variety of itineraries that can be offered.

Here are some examples of what’s on offer and lead in prices subject to availability.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

Ship:Noordam

Dept Date: 30 Jul 11

Itinerary: 7 Day Riviera Romance from Rome

Cruise Only Fare\; From USD $699 (inside-double occupancy)

CELEBRITY CRUISES

Ship:Constellation

Dept Date: 14 Aug 11

Itinerary: 12 Day Scandinavia and Russia from Amsterdam

Cruise Only Fare\; From USD $1,699 (inside-double occupancy)

CARNIVAL CRUISES

Ship:Magic

Dept Date: 17 Jul 11

Itinerary: 7 Day Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

Cruise Only Fare\; From USD $989 (inside-double occupancy)

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES

Ship:Jade

Dept Date: 20 Aug 11

Itinerary: 14 Day Eastern Mediterranean from Venice

Cruise Only Fare\; From USD $1,438 (inside-double occupancy)

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES

Ship:Epic

Dept Date: 31 Jul 11

Itinerary: 7 Day Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

Cruise Only Fare\; From USD $1,109 (inside-double occupancy)

All prices subject to availability at time of reservation, fuel surcharges may apply, all prices in USD  based on inside double occupancy cabins.

　

Titanic 100th Anniversary Cruise!

8 Nights From only $4900 per person*

Be one of the select few to experience this lifetime expedition cruise to re visit the most famous wreck in the Atlantic.

• 8 night cruise on board world class ship
• Special lectures and memorial service
• All on board meals and entertainment
• Complimentary bottled water, sodas, speciality coffee and teas, red and white wines to accompany lunch and dinner.

Cruise Itinerary:

• Day 1 New York
• Day 2 At sea
• Day 3 Halifax
• Day 4 At Sea
• Day 5-6 Titanic Site
• Day 6-7 At Sea
• Day 8 New York

This cruise will celebrate the 100th anniversary since that faithfull day when The White Star lines Titanic sank into the cold Atlantic Ocean.

Being from Liverpool, The Titanic’s White Star Lines headquarters this holds a special significance to me. The original White Star Lines headquarters in Liverpool still stands as a monument to one of the worst disasters in maritime history. The building stands near the Liverpool waterfront and now acts as a witness to Liverpool’s revival as a cruise ship destination with the world’s cruise lines once again sailing up the River Mersey.

* Cost in USD based on Interior Stateroom Cat 9 Double Occupancy. Price does not include airfare to New York.

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