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Tim Earl leads
wildlife cruises
WILDLIFE expert Tim Earl will be joining
Hebridean Island Cruises on voyages around
Windstar weighs
remote Scottish islands next summer.
Ornithologist Earl will be giving lectures and
leading daily wildlife-watching sessions on the
deck of Hebridean Princess during cruises in
up return to UK
summer 2010.
He will be onboard for two Hebridean Outpost
Rob Gill.
Caribbean, Costa Rica, Greek islands,
cruises to St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides as well UPMARKET cruise line Windstar Panama Canal and transatlantic.
as the Hebridean Summer itinerary. Cruises is considering including the UK The biggest change is that Wind
The Hebridean Summer cruise will also feature on some of its cruises for 2011 after a Spirit will be operating seven-night
members of the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin gap of several years. Caribbean cruises from St Martin
Trust who will lead a day of whale and dolphin- The niche operator, which has three instead of St Thomas.
spotting from the ship. motorised sail yachts in its fleet, is Moore said business had picked up
Wildlife that passengers can expect to see on starting its planning process for 2011 in recent months with occupancies
these trips includes whales, dolphins, seals, rare onwards and Windstar president Diane Moore running at around 97% without having to resort
butterflies, colonies of puffins and other birds. (pictured) said calls at UK ports were a possibility. to heavy discounting.
Private tours on small boats are also included for “We may be looking at cruises from the UK or “We have been able to do it tactically and not
whale and dolphin-watching trips. coming up here as part of a positioning,” she across the board,” she said.
Prices for the Hebridean Outposts Cruise with said. “We would be looking at the middle of “But we are seeing a close-in booking cycle
Tim Earl start from £3,192 with departures from summer and we will make a decision in March.” and that will probably continue.”
June 11-18 and June 25-July 2, 2010. Moore made the comments while visiting the Windstar is currently offering an onboard
company’s UK general sales agent, The Cruise credit of $250 per person for 2010 bookings
Portfolio, part of London-based Mundy Cruising. made before the end of September.
MSC targets
The company has launched its 2010-11 cruise The Cruise Portfolio has also been given
planner which includes 183 sailings and 27 direct access to Windstar’s reservations system,
group bookings
itineraries on Wind Spirit, Wind Star and Wind allowing agents to get immediate confirmations
Surf, sailing around destinations such as the and check cabin availability.
MSC Cruises is targeting group bookings with a
new website aimed at the UK and Irish markets.
Regent installs Canyon Ranch spas
The company is running a promotion to cele-
brate the launch of the MSC Groups microsite LUXURY cruise operator Regent Seven Seas The first cruises featuring the facilities will be
which allows one person to sail for free if a group Cruises is installing Canyon Ranch spa clubs on December 18 for Seven Seas Voyager, December
books six cabins before the end of October. its ships later this year. 20 for Seven Seas Mariner and December 28 for
MSC also offers tailored packages to groups Canyon Ranch will operate the spa, beauty Seven Seas Navigator.
including onboard credit, cocktail parties and salon and fitness facilities on Seven Seas The ships will also offer Canyon Ranch’s Spa
other themed activities and events. Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner and Seven Seas Cuisine, starting from spring 2010, for breakfast,
Themed cruises that may appeal to groups Navigator from December. lunch and dinner at the ships’ main dining rooms,
include history and culture, bridge, food and wine, The SpaClubs will offer massage, body and and for breakfast and lunch in the more casual
dance, wellness, and festive trips in December. skin-care treatment rooms, a gym and weight dining venue La Veranda and at the Pool Grill.
MSC said its special group rates were always room with cardio and weight training equipment, Canyon Ranch fitness instructors will also
lower than brochure prices. and thalassotherapy, sauna and steam rooms. conduct daily fitness, yoga and tai chi classes.
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