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CRUISE NEWS YOU CAN USE
A Mind, Body and Spirit cruise will feature yoga and tai chi gurus
Norwegian Escape’s Mandara Spa to offer line’s first ‘snow room’
Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Escape, will offer the line’s first ‘snow room’. The room will be within the
Mandara Spa, which will have the largest thermal suite at sea. The spa will span two decks
and offer 24 treatment rooms, 17 heated loungers, a hydrotherapy pool, whirlpools, steam room, dry sauna, sanarium and salt room. The Snow Room, which ranges
Crystal Cruises to revive craft beer and wellness itineraries for 2016
Hollie-Rae Merrick
Crystal Cruises is bringing back its craft beer-focused cruise for 2016. The luxury line has also expanded its Experiences of Discovery programme with the addition of a golf-themed voyage and food festival cruises. Crystal held its first
microbrew and craft beer-focused sailing last year. The itinerary will run again in November 2016 on a 14-night round trip from New Orleans on Crystal Serenity. The sailing will include presentations from brewing experts and beer sommeliers, as well as beer tasting and pairing sessions. A Mind, Body and Spirit wellness cruise will also run again in 2016, on December 6. On board will be tai chi masters and yoga gurus. Among the other themed cruise options for 2016 will be golf sailings (departures on May 13, October 9 and December 6), big- band and ballroom dance sailings
£2,151
(March 25 and October 18) and a film and theatre voyage departing on November 26. A wine and food festival will also be held, with options available in the Mediterranean, US, South Pacific, Asia and South America. There are departures arranged for February 14, February 29, May 1, November 22 and December 9, 2016, plus January 5 and 22 in 2017. Edie
The lead-in price for Crystal’s 2016 flight-inclusive cruises
Rodriguez, Crystal’s president and chief operating officer, said: “Our guests have come to expect a high
level of enrichment,
both on board and ashore, that will challenge and enhance their minds and bodies, and leave them with a sense of fulfilment. “The themes for 2016 and 2017
focus on areas of interest that guests most enjoyed – music and performance, health and wellness, food and wine, and craft beer.” All-inclusive fly-cruises booked
before March 2 start at £2,151.
crystalcruises.co.uk
from -6C to 0C, sends out a flurry of powdery snow throughout the day, offering a multitude of health benefits, including stimulating blood circulation and strengthening the immune system.
In addition to the spa, there will
be two private lounge areas for adults: paid-for Vibe Beach Club and complimentary Spice H2O, with a grotto and waterfall area.
ncl.co.uk
Norwegian Escape
L CRUISE CRUISE NEWS IN BRIEF
Austrian princess to name Uniworld’s Maria Theresa Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed a direct descendant of Maria Theresa, the 18th-century Holy Roman Empress, to be godmother of new ship Maria Theresa. Princess Anita von Hohenberg will christen the vessel in Amsterdam on March 26.
uniworldrivercruises.co.uk
City Cruises cuts ticket prices in January sale City Cruises is offering River Red Rover tickets from £5 as part of a January sale. The Thames river cruise operator is also offering up to 50% off all dining products and 30% off the Thamesjet.
citycruises.com
Pandaw unveils discounts of up to 25% for January Pandaw River Expeditions is offering up to 25% off selected cruises booked this month on the Irrawaddy and Chindwin in Burma; Red in Vietnam; Mekong in Indochina; and Brahmaputra, Ganges and Hooghly in India.
pandaw.com
AmaWaterways helps agents through wave period with survival kit
AmaWaterways has created a survival pack to help agents during the busy wave promotion period. The ‘AmaBulance’ survival kit includes a can of Red Bull, a Boost chocolate bar, chamomile tea, sweets, a stress cube, a USB stick, a copy of the Ama Agent Guide, and an AmaLotto lottery ticket offering entry into a prize draw. UK sales manager Natalie O’Mahoney said: “We might draw the line at arriving in white coats, but some lucky agents can
Business development manager Paul Sharp in the AmaBulance
expect a personal visit by the AmaBulance team, dropping by with a pack of survival gifts.” ❯ AmaLotto incentive, page 48
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