On 21 Mar 2006 09:48:47 -0800, "PowerPiano17"
wrote:
>You can read about them on their web site
Hi,
Thanks for the heads up. For those that would like to read it
directly, I have posted below my signature.
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
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http://www.lighthousetravel.com
Disney Cruise Line Announces First-Ever Mediterranean Cruises with
calls in Spain, Italy and France
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. March 21, 2006
For the first time, Disney Cruise Line is adding European
flair to its itinerary offerings, repositioning the Disney Magic for
the summer of 2007 to the Port of Barcelona in Spain and offering
alternating 10-night and 11-night Mediterranean cruise vacations to
Europe.
"Our guests have told us they would love to take a European
vacation, but all of the planning and logistics can be daunting. These
special sailings will offer a hassle-free way to experience the beauty
and culture of Europe combined with the fun of a Disney cruise," said
Disney Cruise Line President Tom McAlpin at an announcement event at
Epcot at the Walt Disney World Resort this morning.
With eight European ports of call, which provide gateways to
familiar cities such as Florence, Rome, Pisa and Cannes, these new
Mediterranean itineraries present the family vacation of a lifetime.
"The flexibility and mobility of Disney Cruise Line allow us
to offer guests a new way to explore other parts of the world while
enjoying a world-class cruise experience," said Walt Disney Parks and
Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo. "Disney Cruise Line is a model for the
way we are expanding our family vacation business worldwide by
offering new experiences the whole family can enjoy."
The four 11-night itineraries depart on Saturdays: May 26,
June 16, July 7 and July 28; while the four 10-night itineraries
depart on Wednesdays: June 6, June 27, July 18 and Aug. 8. Both
itineraries will depart from Barcelona for the summer.
Special 2007 Mediterranean Cruises to Europe
10-Night Itinerary Wednesday Barcelona, Spain (embarkation)
Thursday At Sea
Friday Palermo, Sicily
Saturday Naples, Italy (Pompeii)
Sunday Olbia, Sardinia
Monday Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome)
Tuesday La Spezia, Italy (Florence & Pisa)
Wednesday Marseille, France
Thursday Villefranche, France
Friday At Sea
Saturday Barcelona, Spain (debarkation)
11-Night ItinerarySaturday Barcelona, Spain (embarkation)
Sunday At Sea
Monday Palermo, Sicily
Tuesday Naples, Italy (Pompeii)
Wednesday Olbia, Sardinia
Thursday Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome)
Friday At Sea
Saturday La Spezia, Italy (Florence & Pisa)
Sunday Marseille, France
Monday Villefranche, France
Tuesday At Sea
Wednesday Barcelona, Spain (debarkation)
In addition to the Mediterranean cruises, two 14-night
trans-Atlantic sailings bookend the 10- and 11-night adventures with
the eastbound itinerary departing from Port Canaveral, Fla., May 12,
and the westbound starting from the Port of Barcelona, Aug. 18.
Bookings for these special and very limited itineraries are
scheduled to open on April 4, giving interested guests time to plan
with their families and friends. Starting rates for the Mediterranean
10- and 11-night itineraries range from $2,399 to $3,499 and are based
on double occupancy.
Guests interested in booking a Mediterranean cruise to Europe
with Disney Cruise Line should contact their travel agent.
Disney Cruise Line specifically designed its ships with areas
and activities that appeal to the unique vacation needs of every
member of the family. As a result, its vacations offer guests an
unbelievable cruise experience not found anywhere else.
The ship features nearly an entire deck that is dedicated
just to kids where they can enjoy fun, supervised activities designed
for especially for different age groups. Additionally, an experienced
staff cares for infants and toddlers at Flounder's Reef Nursery,
allowing parents the opportunity to explore ports of call or adult
areas on the ship, such as a special pool, the spa, a nighttime
entertainment district and a romantic dining experience.
The Walt Disney Theatre provides a magnificent showplace of
state-of-the-art sound, lighting, staging and set design. The curtain
is lifted after the sun drops and original Disney musicals,
family-friendly variety acts and first-run films entertain all ages.
While sailing on a Disney cruise, guests also get to enjoy
three different themed restaurants through the voyage. Guests travel
from the casual elegance of Lumiere's to the colorful, island-inspired
Parrot Cay and Animator's Palate, where Disney animation springs to
life throughout their meal. Along the way, they enjoy the familiarity
of having the same wait staff with them at each restaurant they visit.
Adults may also opt to dine at Palo, an exquisite restaurant featuring
sweeping views and northern Italian cuisine.
The 877 family-friendly staterooms aboard each Disney ship
were designed to offer maximum comfort. Most feature an industry first
-- a bath-and-a-half with two separate areas; one offering a shower
and sink, the other a sink and toilet. |