A Dream Voyage … A World Cruise

The World Cruise is one of travel's greatest experiences. Navigating the globe on a world cruise is the journey that dreams are made of. Interest in World Cruises has increased recently. It is not only where you journey that determines your overall enjoyment, but how. A world cruise offers the ultimate travel adventure! You will see parts of the world you always dreamed about -- and all from the comfort of your luxurious cruise ship.

Today there are a growing number of World Cruises from a number of cruise lines available. World Cruises have become so popular that prime staterooms sell out almost instantly once they go on sale. It's best to plan at least a year in advance as you usually will not find any last minute staterooms or deals available.

Many of the major cruise lines offer full world cruises from 65- to 144-enchanting days aboard some of the finest cruise ships in the world. Liner Voyages of 31 to 76 days and Segment Voyages of 12 to 25 days are also available on some cruise lines so you can experience the special ambiance of a world cruise by joining the ship when she visits your favorite part of the world! In 2011 the New Queen Elizabeth will set out on her Maiden World Voyage. Seabourn Sojourn's 2011 World Cruise is to include unique shoreside events. And you can enjoy a Full World Cruise or a Segment Voyage aboard Regent Seven Seas, Crystal Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Princess Cruises and Holland America.

Of all the world's travel experiences, none can compare to a world cruise. You will discover legendary antiquities from the Acropolis in Athens to the Pyramids of Egypt. Trace the footsteps of biblical prophets in Israel from Jerusalem to Nazareth. Transit the historic Suez Canal, sail the Pacific to Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Hong Kong. Traverse Australia and view the incredible fjords of New Zealand. Explore Australia' kaleidoscopic Great Barrier Reef.

World Cruises and World Cruise Segments depart from all over the world. If you're interested in making the whole trip, most typically depart from Ft. Lauderdale, New York, or Los Angeles in January, February or March.

Let CruiseOne Freer & Associates help you plan the voyage of a lifetime! We have access to all major cruise lines and will compare rates, itineraries and specials to find the perfect cruise that fits your desires and budget. Call us anytime at 888-882-5793 or visit us on the web at www.kfreer.cruiseone.com or at www.sealuxe.com/kfreer.

The Suite Life!

Suites range from deluxe to “over the top” in terms of size and amenities. Here are some reasons why there should be a suite in your cruising future.

Room Size and Configurations
Size does matter and there’s more of it in a suite. Some people claim, “We don’t spend a lot of time in our cabin”. But imagine relaxing in your private enclave complete with private balcony, butler and ultra-plush furnishings!

Suite size can range from spacious to outrageous – As an example on Regent Seven Seas’ all-suite, all- balcony Seven Sean Mariner accommodations run from 301 sq. ft for a Deluxe Suite to 1204 sq. ft. for a Master Suite not including the private balcony.

On NCL’s Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Dawn there are 10 penthouse suites that share a private courtyard, complete with swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a small gym. These are only eclipsed by NCL’s signature Garden Villas with over 5000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living area including 3 bedrooms!

Imagine cruising down the picturesque rivers of Europe on a Uniworld river boat suite featuring a sitting area with a sofa and two chairs, three floor-to-ceiling windows and an extra-spacious bathroom.

Suite accommodations on cruise ships rival the amenities of world-class hotels. For example Oceania Cruises suites offer sumptuously comfortable twin or queen sized “comfort beds”, a large living area, an intimate area for private in-suite dining, a refrigerated mini bar and ample closet space.

Enhanced Services
Luxury lines such as Regent Seven Seas and Crystal Cruises provide Butler and Concierge Service to their top categories. In addition many of the contemporary and premium cruise lines such as Holland America, Celebrity and NCL offer similar services.

Be decadent in one of Crystal Cruises Penthouse Suites by dining in your bathrobe and slippers. Choose from a full selection of delectable dishes from the In-Suite Dining menu, order from the evening's menu in the Crystal Dining Room, or request whatever your heart desires and the Crystal chefs will do their best to fulfill your wishes.

Princess recently upgraded their suite guest amenities to include afternoon tea and complimentary internet access, dry cleaning, laundry and shoe polishing.

Holland America’s Guests who book the Penthouse or Deluxe Verandah Suites have access to the private Neptune Lounge. This lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy personalized service for making reservations for shore excursions, spa services, car rentals, the exclusive Pinnacle Grill restaurant and more.

Suite guests on most lines also receive expedited cruise embarkation and early disembarkation.

Indulge your “suite” tooth – ask your Cruise Specialist today to show you just how affordable a cruising in a luxury suite can be.

SeaLuxe by CruiseOne is the only thing you’ll need to plan your next family cruise vacation; offering most major cruise lines, the very best direct prices along with excellent personal service, all at no additional cost to the traveler. Contact Kathy & Eric Freer, your Local Independent Cruise Specialists at (321) 735-0202 or toll free at (888)882-5793, or via the web at www.SeaLuxe.com/kfreer for more information.

Cruise in Luxury

You deserve the best. You deserve the services of a Luxury Cruise Specialist, with in-depth knowledge of the many nuances that make up the luxury cruise lines. Luxury cruise ships feature amenities and services above and beyond the already exceptional offerings of premium class cruise lines. Gourmet dining, unique ports and shore excursions, fascinating enrichment programs, personalized services - all are part of luxury cruising. Let our luxury cruise experts show just how affordable luxury cruising can be.

SeaLuxe by CruiseOne is the only thing you’ll need to plan your next family cruise vacation; offering most major cruise lines, the very best direct prices along with excellent personal service, all at no additional cost to the traveler. Contact Kathy & Eric Freer, your Local Independent Cruise Specialists at (321) 735-0202 or toll free at (888)882-5793, or via the web at www.SeaLuxe.com/kfreer for more information.

Luxury ... Old and New

The new ship launches began with Seabourn Odyssey in June of 2009; followed by Silver Spirit, which began service in December 2009; and will end with Seabourn Sojourn, sister to Odyssey, to be launched this summer.

The 450 passenger Odyssey, and its sister Sojourn, are totally new concepts for the Yachts of Seabourn, which has operated three smaller vessels, in the 200 passenger range, for more than two decades.

Seabourn’s new vessels offer a lot that will please long time Seabourn cruisers, along with much to impress those new to luxury lines.

In essence, Seabourn Odyssey is where South Beach meets Palm Beach. The Restaurant, for example, would not look out of place in South Beach’s trendy hotels while the Colonnade (restaurant) could pass muster in any of the plush Palm Beach country clubs. Quite simply, Seabourn Odyssey marries the best of South Florida’ trendiest beach resorts with one of America’s poshest cities.

Toward the end of 2009, Silversea Cruises floated out its largest ship ever. The 540 passenger Silver Spirit brought a few things to the luxury cruise sector that no other ship of its size has brought before – stateroom televisions hidden behind mirrors and controlled by a single remote; six restaurants (luxury line, Crystal Cruises, has more, but its ships are larger); service enhancements, including luggage cleaning, complementary laundry and dry cleaning, and two free hours of worldwide phone and internet use.

In the meantime, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Crystal Cruises have been sprucing up their fleets with multi-million dollar upgrades.

One of the things that is most appealing about luxury cruises is the value that they offer. Sure, luxury cruises cost more on the front end, but you will seldom have to dig into your pocket or purse once on board. All luxury lines, with the exception of Crystal, include alcohol and gratuities, and Regent even went as far as to include shore excursions as part of its cruise fare.

Moreover, luxury cruises typically offer a better quality dining experience than you will find on larger, contemporary and premium vessels. It is probably wise to sit down and do the math to calculate just what you will be spending on a daily basis. You may be surprised to learn that with their larger staterooms and suites, more-inclusive offerings, and upscale experience, luxury lines often come out on top with regard to value when compared to premium lines.

Luxury cruise lines are also working harder to create an even better experience on board, and their new ships provide the additional amenities to facilitate that. The new Seabourn ships, for example, features four dining venues. Silver Spirit features six. There are also more al fresco dining venues on the new luxury ships. Plus the new Seabourn ships and the new Silversea ship offer a more casual and relaxed dining experience on the pool decks.

Another excellent luxury line is SeaDream Yacht Club. Carrying around 100 passengers each, SeaDream’s two vessels offer a top-notch experience on vessels that are remarkably more than two decades old.

For an even more intimate experience there is the French line, Compagnie du Ponant Yacht Cruises with very distinctive vessels in its fleet, ranging from the 64 passengers sailing yacht, Le Ponant to two new yachts, Le Boreal (2010) and L’Austral (2011).

It’s hard to go wrong when booking a luxury cruise, whether you set your course on a classic vessel or a new one.

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Photo courtesy of Silversea Cruises

Luxury Cruising

Luxury cruising is not just about being pampered in paradise; it’s about unique, once in a lifetime experiences that will completely wow you. Many luxury cruise lines offer their own special “wow” factor, but it is up to you to choose what meets your fancy. Is it watching nature unfold on the plains of Africa or savoring vintage wines in the hills of Tuscany? Do want to explore the wild side of the Amazon or relax on a private Tahitian island? The possibilities are endless on a luxury cruise.

Discover the world of luxury cruising as you set sail across the sea. Sit back and relax as the staff attends to your every need. Spend your day exploring cities rich with culture and history while your evenings are filled with elaborate meals, top shelf drinks and world-class entertainment. Renew your soul at the spa or enrich your mind through education. From computer lessons to photography to cooking classes, you’ll not only discover new things off the ship you’ll also discover them onboard. But one of the best advantages of sailing on a smaller, luxury cruise is the simple fact that these intimate vessels can sail in and out of smaller ports, offering you less crowds and more intimate experiences on shore.

Simple touches can make such a difference between good and great! Luxury cruise lines pay so much attention to detail and layout, creating the perfect atmosphere for an unbelievable cruise experience. You’ll enjoy top of the line toiletries from leading brands like Acqua Di Parma in spacious bathrooms complete with twin sinks, a separate bathtub and shower, and terry cloth robes. Slumber on 350 thread-count Egyptian cotton linens; then wake up to breakfast served by your butler on your private wraparound teak veranda. Now that is cruising in style!

One of the greatest benefits of luxury cruising is the crew to guest ratio, which is most often 1 crew member to 2 guests, with some ships offering a 1 to 1 ratio. So, what does this mean for you? It means more personal attention and better service. When a crew member only has you and your traveling companion to tend to as opposed to a whole slew of guests, the crew member is able to learn your desires and becomes proficient in accommodating your every wish. When you sail on a luxury cruise you’ll discover what it means to be taken care of.

Even with all this superb service, you won’t need to keep reaching into your pocket when onboard a luxury cruise line. Most luxury cruise lines do not encourage tipping. In fact, some make it very clear that tips are not accepted at all. But what kind of service do you get with a no tipping policy, you ask? The best service imaginable. The luxury cruise lines have searched high and low to find the best staff members possible, well-trained and well-disciplined, and they pay them accordingly. Experience what it feels like to come first without having to pay extra for it on a luxury cruise.

Getting to know your neighbors is a huge advantage of luxury cruising. In this day and age of mega-ships, it’s possible to meet people once onboard and never see them again. The smaller, luxury ships emanate a cozier atmosphere, setting the stage for social butterflies to flourish. You will often see the same people at dinner, in the lounge, on the deck and even on excursions. This country club ambiance gives you plenty of opportunities to meet and mingle with your newfound friends.

It’s not too early to start thinking about a luxury cruise. The best way to see the world is by sea, onboard a luxury liner, where your every need will be attended to while you sail into the most exciting adventure of your life.

SeaLuxe by CruiseOne is the only thing you’ll need to plan your next family cruise vacation; offering most major cruise lines, the very best direct prices along with excellent personal service, all at no additional cost to the traveler. Contact Kathy & Eric Freer, your Local Independent Cruise Specialists at (321) 735-0202 or toll free at (888)882-5793, or via the web at www.SeaLuxe.com/kfreer for more information.