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OCEANIA CRUISES INTRODUCES THE 2008 EUROPEAN COLLECTION
Free Airfare and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares Start at $1,699 per Guest
Miami, FL, March 15, 2007 — Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce the
release of the new 2008 European Collection. With three ships
positioned in Europe for the season, Oceania Cruises will offer guests
an unrivaled array of itineraries that call on Europe’s most enticing
ports. Oceania Cruises will offer 54 European voyages in 2008,
introduce six new itineraries, and make maiden calls at new and
intriguing ports. From the elegant avenues of Saint Tropez, to the
majestic beauty of Kotor's dramatic fjords and the Czarist splendors
of St. Petersburg, Oceania Cruises presents the cultural and
historical gems of this fabled continent to the most discerning
travelers. Sailing to the Western Mediterranean, the Greek Isles and
Scandinavia, Regatta, Insignia and Nautica will sail to more than 70
ports throughout Europe.
Oceania Cruises continues to set the benchmark for destination
cruising in Europe with more overnight port stays than any other
cruise line in its class. This unique and trend-setting approach to
cruising provides travelers the opportunity to immerse themselves in
the rich and abundant history, culture and cuisine of Europe’s most
alluring cities. With a keen focus on the destination experience,
every aspect of the line’s 2008 European Collection has been
meticulously planned with the discriminating traveler in mind.
New Ports
“Oceania Cruises has always been known for its destination-intensive
itineraries and we are always seeking new and different ports to
elevate the experience for our guests,” stated Bob Binder, President
of Oceania Cruises.
Oceania Cruises has added several new and exciting ports to its
already stellar line up of boutique and marquee ports, Haifa, Israel;
Pula, Croatia; Alghero, Italy; Tangier, Morocco; and Hamilton,
Bermuda. Oceania Cruises’ intimate and mid-sized enable guests to
experience smaller ports that many larger ships simply cannot access,
such as Monte Carlo, Saint Tropez, Sarande, Portofino and Kotor. These
are in addition to Oceania Cruises’ perennial favorites like St.
Petersburg, Istanbul, Copenhagen, Venice and Rome.
2008 European Collection voyages range from 10 to 16 days in length
and feature an abundance of port time and a minimum number of sea
days. On average, 10- and 12-day itineraries will feature no more than
one sea day and 14-day itineraries will feature no more than two sea
days.
Highlights of the 2008 European Collection
· The Mediterranean and Greek Isles offer 42 different
opportunities to explore these fabled lands rich in culture, cuisine
and history.
· New 14-day Barcelona to Istanbul itinerary that includes
both Egypt and Israel.
· Regatta traverses virtually all of Europe with voyages to
the Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Western Europe and the glittering,
great northern cities of St. Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm, Sweden;
Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Gdansk,
Poland; Tallinn, Estonia; and Bruges, Belgium.
Spotlight on Maiden Ports of Call
* Haifa, Israel - Visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan
River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha or venture to Nazareth,
home of the young Jesus.
* Pula, Croatia – Rich in Roman political history, visit the
majestic Arena which dates back to the 1st century or stroll the
quaint, medieval streets of the city’s old quarter.
* Alghero (Sardinia), Italy – Although Italian, many in this
quaint, Genoese influenced city speak Catalan. Marvel at the ancient
Phoenician buildings or the imposing
* Tangier, Morocco - An ancient Phoenician town, founded by
Carthaginian colonists in the early 5th century, Tangier is an
eclectic wonderland of cultures, cuisines, histories and cultures.
* Hamilton, Bermuda - This British colony is pretty as a picture.
Blessed with a perfect climate, pink sugar-sand beaches and an air of
civility that is second to none, Bermuda is synonymous with paradise.
Free Airfare and 2 for 1 Cruise Fares Start at $1,699 per Guest
With Free Airfare from 20 North American gateways and 2 for 1 cruise
fares, these extraordinary voyages are the pinnacle of value. 2 for 1
cruise fares start at just $1,699 per guest and guests are urged to
make their reservations as early as possible to ensure that they take
advantage of the free airfare and receive the accommodations of choice
on their preferred voyage.
About Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is the world’s only upper-premium cruise line.
Featuring a fleet of intimate and luxurious mid-sized ships, Regatta,
Insignia and Nautica, Oceania Cruises sails to the most alluring ports
in Europe, China and the Far East, Australia, New Zealand, South
America, Central America and the Caribbean. Combining the finest
cuisine at sea, exceptional personalized service, luxurious
accommodations and extraordinary value, Oceania Cruises is setting a
new, worldwide standard for luxury cruising and will introduce two new
Oceania-Class ships in 2010 and 2011. For additional information, to
make a reservation, or to order a brochure, please contact your Travel
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