To Whom It May Concern:
We came across this information in the trades and thought it would be of
interest to this newsgroup as well.
Happy sailing,
John Sisker, SHIP-TO-SHORE CRUISE AGENCY®
(714) 536-3850 or toll free at (800) 724-6644 & (pagoo ID: 714.536.3850)
www.shiptoshorecruise.com
Norwegian Coastal Voyage has launched a new air-inclusive winter program of
theme cruises, Arctic adventures and special events. They are detailed in a
new 36-page brochure, "In Search of the Northern Lights." The sailings take
in Norway's spectacular West Coast, Norwegian Lapland, and for the first
time in winter season, the Lofoten Islands and remote Spitsbergen in the
Arctic region. "Most people don't realize this time of year offers a
completely different perspective on this stunning landscape," said Hans
Rood, president of NCV. "The colors in the sky, the twinkling lights of
villages, the luminescence coming off the snow and the warm-hearted
greetings from the locals all contribute to a vacation unlike any taken in
the past." Activity options include whale, dog sled and snowmobile safaris
to watercolor painting, digital photography and choir theme cruises. Also
available are family departures to special events and holidays such as
Lapland's Sami Easter Festival, Spitsbergen's Return of the Sun Festival,
Tromso's Northern Lights Festival, and Christmas and New Year's.
Air-inclusive rates are $1,940 to $3,340 per person for six- to 13-day
"Coastal Odyssey" packages; $2,950 to $3,400 for seven- to 12-day theme
cruises; $2,300 to $2,795 for seven-day whale safaris in the Lofoten
Islands; and $2,420 to $3,870 for seven- and eight-day "Arctic Aventures" in
Lapland and Spitsbergen. Average temperatures along the coastal route, which
is warmed by the Gulf Stream, range from 24 to 50 degrees from October
through March. New theme cruises include the seven-day "Watercolors and
Art," with an art teacher and a lecturer, departing Feb. 13; "Winter Digital
Photography" in the challenging Arctic light, Feb. 17; and the 12-day
"Choirs at Sea" on Jan. 23. Six "Whale Safari" departures from Oct. 22 to
Dec. 26 are priced from $2,300 to $2,795. NCV Vacations include roundtrip
flights from New York and local flights in Norway; three- and four-star
hotels in Oslo and other cities with breakfast; meals on ships and safaris;
inside or best available double cabin aboard ship; specified transfers; port
charges; and air taxes. For more information, call 800-323-7436 or visit
www.norwegiancoastalvoyage.us.
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