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LUXURY CRUISE CONCEPTS
Whether it's Luxury Sailing, Ocean Cruising, River Cruising or Barging ...
The Ultimate way to Cruise ~ fine cuisine ~ fine wines ~ luxurious accommodations.
Unpack your bags just once ... and then enjoy your holiday !
Ocean Cruising ... did you know ?
It is often more economical to take a 5 star Cruise line voyage than to fly to an International city and stay in a 3 star hotel for the same duration. When you add the costs of the hotel, food & entertainment, etc, you will find that the costs of an "all inclusive" Cruise puts you well in front .all your hotel, meals and entertainment costs are included in the one price! . and on a Cruise, you unpack your suitcases just once aboard your luxury floating hotel . then you can be as active or as relaxed as you like . it's a different lifestyle
OUT SHORTLY ~ register now to receive our NEW
"Premium Cruise Collection" brochure and details of
all our group and escorted Luxury Cruises for 2009/2010
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NEW & EXCLUSIVE!
We are pleased to represent in Australia & New Zealand
the beautiful small luxury barge CLAIR de LUNE
cruising down the scenic Canal du Midi.
100 FEET LONG * 6 PASSENGERS * 4 CREW
3 CABINS * QUEEN OR TWIN BEDS * ALL EN SUITES
LARGE PICTURE WINDOWS * EASY ACCESS
AIR CONDITIONING * JACUZZI
Click here to go straight to the Clare de Lune website
... and come back to us to book!
Our personal favourite Cruise lines are:
* Current SeaDream "special offer" through Luxury Travel Concepts.
Venice to Athens ~ 11 nights ~ departs 16 September 2009
SAVE US$6,000 per couple off brochure price!
Crystal Cruises - scroll down for more details on Crystal Cruises
* Current Crystal Cruises "specials" (through our cruise division)
Crystal Serenity ~ Los Angeles to Auckland ~ 28 days ~ departs 20 January 2009
"Fly Free to USA" + pre paid gratuities + more ...
Crystal's "seven special deals" on seven different cruises from 30 Oct'08 to 20 Dec'09
Bonus' include shipboard credits + pre paid gratuities ...
Orion Expedition Cruises - scroll down for more details on Orion Cruises
*** Special "last minute" deals for past Orion Pathways passengers
that we can't "advertise" ~ Call us on Tollfree 1800 770 599 for details
Regent Seven Seas Cruises - scroll down for more details on Regent Cruises
* Current Regent Seven Seas ~ Sydney to Auckland ~ 14 days ~ departs 19 November 2008
Guaranteed Deluxe Suite with Private Balcony for only US$5,200 per person double occupancy
Silversea Cruises - scroll down for more details on Silversea Cruises
Special savings of up to 50% are available on a choice of 72 worldwide voyages between 6 and 16 days departing in 2009. These savings are capacity controlled and will be adjusted downwards according to demand - please not savings are now reduced on selected voyages. Early booking is essential.
Download latest Silversea Cruise savings here
* Current Silversea Fly Cruise Singapore to Dubai ~ 20 days ~ departs 17 April 2009
The Cruise Centre "exclusive" bonus' includes; US$150 shipboard creidt + US$100shore excursions
PLUS Private onboard Cocktail Party + more ...
** Book & Pay by 15 October 2008 and receive a
GURANTEED UPGRADE TO A VERANDAH SUITE!
Scroll down the page to find the cruise line that suits you ...
Bora Bora Cruises ~ Tahiti 
Boutique cruising aboard custom-built and designed cruise-yachts is a new market niche unique to Bora Bora Cruises. Attention to detail, levels of exclusive comfort, a relaxed and intimate ambiance all combine with the natural beauty of the cruising grounds and many available options to create unparalleled vacation experiences. The key ambiance offered is that of a refined private yacht.
Tahiti's tourism industry is no stranger to innovation, having introduced, amongst other things, the wonderful ‘over-water bungalow' to the world more than three decades ago. Now, in 2003, the Cruise-Yacht has been launched in the calm lagoon waters surrounding Tahiti's leeward islands. Large enough to offer space, privacy and all the comforts one would expect of a larger ship, small enough to offer gueststhe feeling of private yacht freedom, personal attention, and access to lagoons and other areas where the big ships just can't visit.

Tahiti's tourism industry is no stranger to innovation, having introduced, amongst other things, the wonderful ‘over-water bungalow' to the world more than three decades ago. Now, in 2003, the Cruise-Yacht has been launched in the calm lagoon waters surrounding Tahiti's leeward islands. Large enough to offer space, privacy and all the comforts one would expect of a larger ship, small enough to offer gueststhe feeling of private yacht freedom, personal attention, and access to lagoons and other areas where the big ships just can't visit.



Number One again in Conde Naste Traveller poll!
A record tenth consecutive win for Crystal Cruises as Best Large-Ship Cruise Line.

Voted World's Best Ten Years in a Row!
The only cruise line to win the Travel + Leisure World's Best Large-Ship award every year for the last decade!

With the launch of Queen Victoria in December 2007, three Queens will sail together under the Cunard banner for the first time in our history ... until Queen Elizabeth 2 berths permanently as a floating hotel in Dubai, UAE in late 2008.
To set eyes Queen Victoria's her sleek outline, with her distinctive black and red livery, is to recognise her instantly as the latest Classic Cunarder, a unique marriage of heritage and innovation.
As one of the first guests ever to embark, you will encounter the dramatic three-tier Grand Lobby, whose magnificent staircase and eye-catching artwork offers a lavish taste of life aboard. Walk around the ship and you’ll see elaborate chandeliers adorn the Queens Room double height ceiling to enhance its calm grandeur.
Elegant and stylish, every public room will create a unique ambience where our renowned White Star Service™ will continue to surpass expectations.
OCEANIA CRUISES

Oceania Cruises' Regatta Sails To Top Of Cruisers' Choice Poll
The savvy readers of CruiseCritic.com have ranked Oceania Cruises' intimate and luxurious Regatta as the number one ship overall in their Cruisers' Choice Poll. Regatta, sailing her inaugural season of voyages for the line, rated more #1 rankings than any other ship in the poll.
* Best Food * Best Value For Price * Best Staterooms
In less than one year, Oceania Cruises has quickly gained industry recognition as a leader in the upscale cruise market adding the Insignia in 2004 and the Nautica in 2005. "It's our attention to detail that makes the difference and sets Oceania Cruises apart from other lines. Regatta's guests have been quick to praise our cuisine, our exceptional service and accommodations so comfortable that they've set an industry trend," stated Frank Del Rio, President and CEO of Oceania Cruises. "We are delighted that our guests have rated the ship so highly, it's a testament to all the fine, hardworking men and women of Oceania Cruises," added Del Rio


Founded in early 2004, Australian owned and operated, Orion Expedition Cruises has developed voyages to encourage guests to become a part of the region they are discovering.
Orion is a purpose built vessel designed to access the inaccessible, all in 5-star luxury. The ship combines the best and the latest in design with maritime and environmental technology, comfort and casual elegance. From the ice-strengthened hull to the chilled champagne and superb cuisine, this is expedition cruising at its finest.
Described as the latest in the quest to build the perfect expedition vessel * , all Orion’s staterooms feature ocean views and offer internet access, flat-screen TV, DVD/CD, a choice of twin and queen sized beds, a sitting area and marble bathrooms. Other on board amenities include a health spa with gymnasium, sauna, sun deck Jacuzzi and a stern marina platform.
Orion offers a range of included and optional Shoreside Expeditions designed to enhance the destination exploration for our guests. From Mallard sea plane flights and outback 4WD tours, to snorkeling over pristine coral formations, there are many unique opportunities for guests to visit areas of Australia that even most Australians don’t get to see. As part of our commitment to offering guests an enriching experience, on board speakers have been selected for their knowledge and expertise on the regions they visit. Guests are invited to attend presentations in the 90 seat Lecture Theatre.
Our innovative expeditions are year-round and vary with the seasons:
- Winter (May to September) in the Kimberley, Top End, East Timor, Arnhem Land and Komodo
- Spring (October, November) and Autumn (March, April) in remote and unspoilt parts of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef, Torres Strait Islands and Papua New Guinea
- Summer (December, January and February) in the Tasman Sea, Tasmania and Antarctica.
We would be delighted to have you join us on a voyage to some of the most wonderful but rarely seen places on earth.
2009 itineraries include;
Kimberley/Arnhem Land
Papua New Guinea
Tasmania
Antarctica
Vietnam

"LUXURY GOES EXPLORING"
About Regent Seven Seas Cruises
The 6 ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to over 300 ports on six continents, including Antarctica. Our luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating - "upscale but not uptight." And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.

Those who sail with Regent Seven Seas Cruises are more than merely guests. They become part of the Seven Seas Society, our special family of past passengers. We recognize your loyalty and sincerely thank you for sailing with us. Our five-tier level structure offers rewards based on the number of nights you have sailed on our ships. The more you sail, the more you receive in the way of priority privileges.
Awards & Honors
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
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"Best Large Cruise Line, "CruiseReport.com Editor's Choice Award" (2004)
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"Best Luxury Cruise Line," Travel Weekly's "Readers' Choice Awards" (2004)
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"Best Large-Ship Cruise Line," Departures Readers' Survey (2004)
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"Best Small Cruise Line,"Condé Nast Traveler's (2003) Readers' Choice Award
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"Best Small Cruise Line," Travel + Leisure's "Readers' Survey" (2001, 1999)
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"Top Luxury Cruise Value," "Best Overall Cruises," "Best Food at Sea," Cruise Critic, "Editor's Pick" (2004, 2003)
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"Best Value, Ultra-Deluxe Six+-Star Category," Ocean & Cruise News (2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999,1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993,1992)
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"Best Luxury Cruise Line," Porthole Cruise Magazine's "Readers' Choice Awards" (2002, 2001)
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"Best Overall Cruises, " "Best Food at Sea," Cruise Critic "Editor's Pick" (2003)
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"Best Accommodations", Celebrated Living (2003)
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"Easiest upscale cruise line for travel agents to deal with," Cruise Week's travel agent poll (2003, 2002, 2001)
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"Platinum Partner Award; Outstanding Incentive Supplier," chosen by readers of Incentive magazine (2002)
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"Six-Star Award of Excellence," CruiseReport.com (2002)
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"Best Cruise Line for Kosher Food, Luxury category," The Total Traveler Guide to Worldwide Cruising (2003)
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"Best Service" (Luxury), Cruise Critic, "Editor's Pick" (2001)
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"Best Onboard Lectures," "Best Chocolate Desserts," CruiseMates "Editor's Pick" (2002)
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Winner of Gold and Platinum Awards in the HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International) Golden Click
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Web Awards Competition (2001)
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Recipient of first annual "Leader in Luxury Award" for cruising, Travel Agent magazine's Luxury Travel Expo (2001)
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"Best of the Net," About.com (2001)
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"Best Cruise Line," "Best Accommodations," "Best Cabin Service," PITA, the Professional Internet Travel Alliance, (2001)
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"Best Luxury Cruise Line of the Year in the Caribbean," Gold Award, Caribbean World Magazine (UK) (2002).
Paul Gauguin (based in Tahiti year round)
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"Best Cruise Ship," (#1 ranking) Conde Nast Traveler's "Best in the World" Readers' Choice Awards (2003)
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"Best Food, Best Shore Excursions," Cruise Critic, "Cruisers' Poll" (2004, 2003)
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"Six Star Rating," Stern's Guide to the Cruise Vacation (2004, 2002)
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"Top Luxury Cruise," "Top Romantic Ship," Cruise Critic, "Editor's Pick" (2004)
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"Best Staterooms," CruiseMates, "Readers' Poll" (2004)
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"Most Romantic Ship at Sea, Luxury category," The Total Traveler Guide to Worldwide Cruising (2003)
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"Best Spa," "Most Romantic Luxury Ship Afloat," CruiseMates, "Editor's Pick" (2004, 2002)
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"Five Ribbon Rating," Cruise Critic (2004, 2003)
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"Best Quality Award," Cruise Reports (2000)
Company Profile
With the 2003 debut of the new all-suite, all-balcony Seven Seas Voyager, Regent Seven Seas' fleet of six-star ships also includes the Seven Seas Mariner, the Seven Seas Navigator and the Paul Gauguin, a ship dedicated to sailing the South Pacific.
Our Commitment
At Regent Seven Seas, it is our objective to provide an ultra-luxury cruise experience that also represents true value. In keeping with this philosophy, our voyages feature many enhancements, benefits or special events on a complimentary basis or at a minimal cost.

SeaDream Yacht Club is an innovative, new yachting company that operates the twin, ultra-luxury mega yachts SeaDream I and SeaDream II. When they were originally introduced they soon became the prototypes of the casual and intimate yachting experience. SeaDream Yacht Club has built upon this legacy and today the two sleek and rakish SeaDream yachts are highly acclaimed by discerning travelers seeking a unique seagoing experience and by travel industry observers everywhere.
SeaDream yacht Club operate between the Caribbean and Europe, in their respective seasons.
Ask us about their exciting itineraries for 2009, including the fabulous "Dubrovnik to Venice"
All inclusive
SeaDream Awards
Award Winning... "World's Best"
Berlitz utilizes an elaborate rating system that scores passenger ships on the vessel itself, accommodations, service, food, entertainment and overall sailing experience.

Condé Nast Traveler Awards for2004 2005 2006 2007 - For the second year in a row SeaDream Yacht Club is on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. Each year Condé Nast Traveler, the well-regarded travel magazine, publishes its Gold List; This is a listing of hotels, resorts, destinations, airlines and cruise lines judged by readers as the “Best in the World.” "We received a perfect score for SERVICE beating out all lines in this category on a global basis" the magazine stated:
"For the second year in a row these exquisite little ships earn a perfect score of 100 for SERVICE, the first ever for a passenger vessel, and higher again than any other passenger vessel for Cuisine. Thanks to sensational staff, performing at the level you’d expect of the World's best boutique hotels. Purely superlative cruises make guests feel as if they are traveling on their own private yacht."
Travel+Leisures’ Worlds Best Awards - This major American Express travel magazine publishes its World’s Best Awards. It named SeaDream Yacht Club to its list of Best Small Cruise Lines. Among the six categories on which readers rated all cruise lines on a 100 point scale, SeaDream was number one in three of them - Service, Food and Value - for 2004 2007

Silversea is a cruise company reflecting generations of maritime and travel experience. In the early 1990s, the Lefebvre family of Rome, former owners of Sitmar Cruises, conceived and organized a unique cruise company pledging to build and operate the highest quality ships in the ultra-luxury segment. The name "Silversea" was chosen because it connotes quality and luxury as well as capturing the romance and special sensations of the sea.


Multi Award Winning, this beautiful cruise line has lots of exciting itineraries and ports of call planned for 2006, including;
Buenos Aires via the Chilean Fjords to Valparaiso
Copenhagen via Tallinn (Estonia), St. Petersburg and Helsinki to Stockholm
Rome via Malta, Tripoli (Libya), Benghazi, Alexandria, Rhodes and Kusadasi to Istanbul
ALSO, bookings are now open for the 2009 exciting itineraries
Contact us for more information on your Cruise . to anywhere!
"Experience Our Experience"

Berlitz Ocean Cruising and Cruise Ships 2003 2004 2005 2006 2008
SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream I and II have again repeated their shared top spot status in the Five Star Club selection of the 2006 Berlitz Guide to Ocean Cruising, the fourth consecutive year the "twins" have achieved the top accolade. And again, SeaDream I and II were said to be “Utterly Exclusive”.
Cystal Symphony ~ South America & Antarctica ~ 24 days ~ departs 19 December 2009
Fly Cruise fares + pre paid gratuities + US$100 ship board credit + more ...
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