Other Disney Cruiseline News
In other seaworthy news from Disney, Adventures by Disney has unveiled a series of 3 night/4 day pre-cruise experiences in Vancouver before Alaska voyages on the Disney Wonder and in Barcelona before Mediterranean cruises aboard the Disney Magic. The Vancouver Escape and Barcelona Escape are both unique programs that include interaction with local experts and plenty of hands-on experiences. In Vancouver, your family can enjoy breakfast “Under the Sea” at Vancouver Aquarium as the Beluga Whales swim nearby, followed by a tour of the Marine Science Center. You will also appreciate a guided tour of Stanley Park, including a visit to the famed Totem Poles to learn rich histories and cultures of the First Nations of British Columbia. Then hop on a gondola to the top of Grouse Mountain to visit the resident bears and wolves of the Refuge for Endangered Wildlife and take a ride on the Mountain Zipline — all before boarding the Disney Wonder for the voyage to Alaska. In Barcelona, explore the Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece and the landscape-architecture of Parque Guell. Junior Adventurers are treated to an exclusive archeological experience and mountain hike, as well as a visit to Pueblo Espanol followed by a flamenco farewell. Combine a great land tour and cruise for an amazing Disney inspired getaway. Disney is also now offering privately guided shore excursions on both cruise itineraries.
Barging France
France Cruises showcases a variety of family barge trips to fit any taste and budget (from $6,795-$37,900 total per cruise). These river boats travel through Provence, Burgundy, the Loire Valley or Southern France. Each cruise is tailored to your family’s own needs with a personal chef and an array of activities depending on your itinerary and interests. Some of the many adventures include biking (kept on the barge for your stay), swimming, kayaking, treasure hunts, horseback riding, 4-wheel driving, hot air ballooning, cooking classes, lounging on deck, helping the captain and more. Meals, from a casual picnic along the banks to a dress-up dinner, will be custom catered to your family’s tastes, great for picky eaters and those with food allergies. The barge moves daily; so there is always somewhere new to explore together including historic attractions, quaint towns, village markets, wineries and parks. Separate adult and child excursions can also be planned and an additional cabin in the crew quarters is available to bring a nanny along. The boat also has a full range of DVD’s, iPod docking stations and games for relaxing entertainment any time.
Save withShoretrips
Shoretrips, the cruise excursion company we use regularly for their good prices and unique touring options, now offers a three port special for both the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Save even more when booking in bulk. The Eastern Caribbean package offers a 2 hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan, an Ultimate Island Experience on St. Thomas with two hours of beach time on Magen’s Bay and a Snorkel Adventure to Creole Rock on St. Martin. For the Western Caribbean, choose three excursions from 6 different ports depending on your cruise. There are options in Grand Cayman (Stingray City and Coral Gardens Snorkel trip), Belize (cave tubing), Cozumel (beach excursions), Roatan (zip line), Ocho Rios (a highlights your with Dunn’s River Falls and beach time) and Montego Bay (rafting trip).
Windstar Savings
Windstar Cruises is offering 2-for-1 sailings in the Caribbean including holiday cruises when booked by October 31! Choose from 7-night sailings starting in late November through April 2011 including holiday cruises departing round-trip from Barbados or St. Martin on December 19 and 26. The promotion brings down your base cruise rate to as low as $1,625 per person for holiday sailings and $1,379 per person for other dates. Let Windstar’s intimate sailing yachts and itineraries make it easy to take in the diverse tempos and textures of island life with watersports off the back of the ship, spa services, a variety of excursions on land and sea, casual dining options, gym and more. Over the holidays, sailings from Barbados take you through the Grenadines, Grenada, Dominica and St. Lucia while St. Martin departures sail through the British Virgin Islands and St. Bart’s.
