Thursday, May 17, 2012

Memorial Day Sale: Six days of savings on Princess Cruises

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May 24th through May 29th 2012

Celebrate this Memorial Day with savings up to $1,000 per stateroom* on over 80 cruises departing our beloved U.S. shores! For six days only, take advantage of great savings plus up to $100 onboard credit per stateroom^ during the Princess Cruises Memorial Day Sale. A convenient cruise departure is closer than you think, to top cruise locations including:

  • Caribbean — 7 days roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale from $549*
  • Canada & New England — 7 days roundtrip New York from $599*
  • Hawaii — 14 days roundtrip Los Angeles from $1,545*

Plus great deals on California Coastal cruises, Holiday Caribbean sailings and cruises to Mexico and the Panama Canal!

These savings are even combinable with our Military Onboard Credit, which offers up to an additional $250 per person† for active and retired U.S. and Canadian military personnel!

New for 2013!
Princess also cruises to Japan starting in 2013, including the May 27th Round Japan with Onsens cruise escorted from Hawaii by Naka’s Travel.

Contact us to book your cruise, see more cruises around the world on the Cruise with Naka’s page or read more about the Princess Cruise itineraries in Japan

*Save up to $1,000 per stateroom ($500 per person) is based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select sailings. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $75-$300 are additional and subject to change. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. This offer applies to new bookings only, is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Reference promotion code: R6E. Offer expires: May 29, 2012.

^Up to $100 USD Onboard Credit per stateroom applies to select sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; Passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9- day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between 12:01am on May 24, 2012 and 11:59pm PDT on May 29, 2012. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law.

†Offer is good for only the cabin occupied by the military person. Maximum of one offer per stateroom. Offer is valid for eligible military personnel in the U.S. and Canada only. This offer cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities, discretionary hotel and dining charges. Offer excludes Travel Agent and Interline fares. Offer is combinable with other Onboard Credit offers. Other restrictions may apply. Eligibility includes active military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper verification as outlined below.

Active personnel currently serving in the following service divisions:
i – United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserves with a copy of a military certificate confirming active-duty status.
ii – Canadian National Defense — WHITE N.D.21 Identification Card
Retired Personnel defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Proper identification for United States is a DD 214. For Canadians, the WHITE N.D.21 Identification Card is used.
Veterans with an Honorable Discharge serving a minimum of 2 years or 6 months in an active war zone in any of the United States service divisions listed above or in the Canadian National Defense. Proper identification in the form of a DD 214. For Canadians, the WHITE N.D.21 Identification Card is used.

© 2012 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

NCL Alaska Bonus Days

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  • 7 Day Alaska cruises starting at $599
  • $100 to spend aboard all sailings
  • Up to $500 airfare credit


3 DAYS TO BOOK ALASKA - $100* TO SPEND ON BOARD.

There’s nothing like Norwegian’s Alaska — up-close views of glaciers and fjords, and sightings of whales, eagles and wildlife. Plus, you’ll have time ashore for dogsledding, kayaking, flightseeing and much more. And when you book May 18-20, you’ll receive $100 to spend on board.

NORWEGIAN’S FREESTYLE ALASKA.

With the youngest ships sailing Alaska’s spectacular coastline, delicious dining choices, accommodations ranging from the luxury of The Haven to family friendly staterooms, and award-winning live entertainment — you have all the elements you need to make this your summer to remember.

For information and booking cruises worldwide please contact us or see the Cruise with Naka’s page at:

http://www.nakastrav … eatured-cruises.html

About Norwegian Cruise Line

Since 1966, when we pioneered the very first Caribbean cruise, Norwegian Cruise Line has been the industry leader for innovation. From the first cruise line private island to Blue Man Group to our award-winning Freestyle Cruising, we do things differently. You’ll feel it with the passion and dedication of every team member you meet, you’ll see it in our commitment to the environment and you’ll know it when you experience the best cruise vacation you’ve ever had. Come aboard our fleet of 11 ships and let us show you what Freestyle Cruising is all about.

* Promo Code: ALASKA. Offer is for New Individual FIT Reservations and New Group Delegates. Qualifying New Individual FIT reservations can be moved into existing Group and count towards Tour Conductor Credits. Offer is combinable with existing group block rates. Onboard credit offer is per stateroom, in U.S. Dollars and will be applied to 1st and 2nd guest on the reservation. Onboard credit has no monetary value and is non-transferable. Singles paying 200% are entitled to full onboard credit value. Offer Combinable with program codes AARP, AARP1, AIRCRED, HOTDEAL, MILITARY, PGOBC/SUITEOBC. Standard air add-ons are available. Available on GDS booking source. Onboard service charges are additional and will be automatically added to your onboard account. Guests who cancel and rebook must accept this promotion’s Terms and Conditions. Cancellation Fees for cruise, air, land and other charges will follow NCL schedule listed in the brochure, website and it includes different schedules for Suites. Cancellation Fees also apply based on the Booking/Sailing date; therefore, Norwegian Cruise Line strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Protection on all bookings. Government taxes and fees are additional. IMPORTANT NOTICE: NCL reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice should the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel increase above $65 per barrel on the NYMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange Index). In the event a fuel supplement is charged, NCL will have sole discretion to apply the supplementary charge to both existing and new bookings, regardless of whether such bookings have been paid in full. Such supplementary charges are not included in the cruise fare. The fuel supplement charge will not exceed $10.00 per passenger per day. Offers are based on availability, are capacity controlled, apply to selected sailings and combinability with other offers is subject to change or cancellation at any time per Norwegian discretion. Other restrictions may apply. Norwegian is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions. Ships’ registry: BAHAMAS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. © 2012 NCL Corporation Ltd.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Cruise Japan in 2013 on the Sun Princess

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Highlights of other itineraries will include overnight stays at cities with popular annual festivals, destinations known for their natural hot springs, northern ports of Japan and foreign ports in Korea and Taiwan, among others. Pricing for cruises starts at $1,550.00 per person, double occupancy for a nine-day sailing.

Book your 2013 cruise now - availability is already disappearing quickly for these popular new cruises!

Contact us to book your cruise on the Princess Sun today, or see more cruises around the world on the Cruise with Naka’s page at:

http://www.nakastrav … eatured-cruises.html

April 27th 2013: 9 Days - Golden Week
Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | Hiroshima, Japan | Nagasaki, Japan | Busan, South Korea | Hakata, Japan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

May 6 2013: 12 Days - Round Japan with Festivals
Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | Aomori, Japan | Busan, South Korea | Kanazawa, Japan | Sakaiminato, Japan | Maizuru, Japan | Nagoya, Japan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

May 18 2013: 9 Days - Korea & Taiwan
Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | Busan, South Korea | Cheju, South Korea | Kaohsiung, Taiwan | Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

May 27 2013: 9 Days - Round Japan with Onsens
Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | Nagoya, Japan | Kobe, Japan | Japan Inland Sea (Scenic Cruising), Japan | Matsuyama, Japan | Busan, South Korea | Kagoshima, Japan | Beppu, Japan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

June 5 2013: 9 Days - Kyushu & Korea
Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | Kochi, Japan | Kagoshima, Japan | Nagasaki, Japan | Cheju, South Korea | Busan, South Korea | Hiroshima, Japan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

June 14 & Jul 14 2013: 9 Days - Hokkaido & Russia
Roundtrip from Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan | Kushiro, Japan | Shiretoko Peninsula (Scenic Cruising), Japan | Korsakov, Russia | Otaru, Japan | Hakodate, Japan | Aomori, Japan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

July 2 2013: 12 Days - Round Japan from Kobe
From Kobe, Japan to Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan
Ports: Kobe, Japan | Japan Inland Sea (Scenic Cruising), Japan | Hiroshima, Japan | Busan, South Korea | Sakaiminato, Japan | Maizuru, Japan | Kanazawa, Japan | Aomori, Japan | Sapporo (Muroran/Hokkaido), Japan | Tokyo (Yokohama), Japan

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Great American Steamboat Company 3 Day Flash Sale

great-american-steamboat.jpg Experience the heartland of America from the decks of the grand, elegant Steamer American Queen.

Experience the history, heritage and culture of America’s heartland on a voyage aboard a genuine steamboat and learn about the great events and people that have contributed to America’s history and culture.

Wednesday, April 18 - Friday, April 20, 2012 only

Receive up to $150 onboard credit per stateroom on select Themeboating® adventures.

All 3 of These Fabulous Voyages Feature:

  • Free Shore Excursions in every port
  • Classic music of the 60s performed by B. J. Thomas and The Lovin’ Spoonful
  • One-night pre-voyage luxury hotel stay with Full American Breakfast and Transfers
  • Complimentary wine and beer with dinner
  • Complimentary espresso, cappuccino, specialty coffees, bottled water, and soft drinks throughout the voyage
  • An array of sumptuous dining options including regional cuisine by famed American Chef Regina Charboneau
  • Captain’s Champagne Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner
  • Hot and cold canapés at cocktail hour every evening

For information and booking cruises worldwide please contact us or see the Cruise with Naka’s page at:

http://www.nakastrav … eatured-cruises.html

Music of the 1960s

9-Day Holiday includes a 7-Night Voyage and 1 Hotel Night
Louisville, KY to Pittsburgh, PA
Embarks July 11, 2012
Fares from $1,995 per guest

USE YOUR ONBOARD CREDIT TO:

  • Enjoy a Premium Choice Tour like “Cincy – Past Present and Future” in Cincinnati, Ohio. Complete your stop in The Queen City with this captivating exploration of the regions German heritage, the Underground Railroad and majestic photo ops from Eden Park Overlook.
  • Sip a refreshing Orange Mint Julep while you unwind on the Front Porch of America.
  • Be treated like a queen or a king with unique American Queen Spa treatments
  • Or any other onboard purchase

Music of the 1960s

6-Day Holiday includes a 4-Night Voyage and 1 Hotel Night
Pittsburgh, PA to Cincinnati, OH
Embarks July 18, 2012
Fares from $1,145 per guest

USE YOUR ONBOARD CREDIT TO:

  • Commemorate your American Queen experience with a logoed polo shirt, jacket, umbrella, t-shirt, tote bag, plush throw or robe.
  • Indulge your senses with the River Stone Fusion massage which utilizes heat to relax the muscles.
  • Or any other onboard purchase


This voyage features additional musical performances by the Rat Pack Show.

Music of the 1960s

7-Day Holiday includes a 5-Night Voyage and 1 Hotel Night
Cincinnati, OH to Pittsburgh, PA
Embarks July 22, 2012
Fares from $1,395 per guest

USE YOUR ONBOARD CREDIT TO:

  • Experience Fort Randolph – In a Rumble seat, the Premium Choice Tour in Point Pleasant, West Virginia that allows you to see a replica of an eighteenth-century military installation before cruising to Krodel Park in an authentic antique automobile.
  • Treat your new American Queen friends to a round of pre-dinner cocktails.
  • Or any other onboard purchase

Onboard credit per stateroom of $75 for Inside Staterooms, $100 for Deluxe Outside Staterooms, and $150 for Superior Outside Staterooms is only applicable to new bookings made and deposited on the same day, between April 18, 2012 and April 21, 2012, and is not combinable with any other individual or group offer. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Fares quoted are in U.S. dollars, are per person and do not include air or land transportation. Port Taxes of $49 to $119 per person are additional and not included in the fare. Promotional fares and amenities are capacity controlled, may vary by sailing and category of accommodations and may be withdrawn without notice. The American Queen is owned and operated by the Great American Steamboat Company LLC, Inc.; is regularly inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard; is of American registry; and employs American officers, crew and staff.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Princess Cruises - 5 Day World of Savings

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April 19th - 23rd 2012 Only!

Are you looking for the perfect deal to book your much needed vacation? Look no further than Princess Cruises’ World of Savings event. Save up to $2,000 per stateroom* and receive up to $100 onboard credit^ on a worldwide selection of September–December sailings, including:

  • Alaska — 7 days from $549*
  • Europe — 12 days from $999*
  • Australia & New Zealand — 14 days from $1,299*
  • Asia — 16 days from $1,499*


Plus great deals to the Caribbean, South America, Hawaii and the Panama Canal!

No matter where in the world you want to go, choose to cruise with the line named “Best cruise itineraries” for 8 consecutive years by Recommend Magazine, Princess Cruises.

Contact us to book a Princess Cruise or see the Cruise with Naka’s page to book cruises around the world.

*Save up to $2,000 per stateroom ($1,000 per person) is based on a per person discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space available basis at time of booking on select sailings. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion. Fares based on Diamond Princess 9/1/12, Caribbean Princess 11/24/12, Crown Princess 10/27/12, Star Princess 1/4/13, Diamond Princess 12/14/12, Golden Princess 11/21/12, Coral Princess 11/10/12 and Diamond Princess 11/10/12 sailings only. Fares for other dates and categories may vary. Oceanview stateroom may have an obstructed view. Fares are per person, non-air, cruise- or cruisetour-only, based on double occupancy and apply to the first two passengers in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth passengers. Government fees and taxes of up to $60-315 are additional and subject to change. Princess reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. This offer applies to new bookings only, is capacity controlled and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past passenger discount, including shipboard credits. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older and receive this offer. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable Princess Cruises brochure or princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Reference promotion code: R54. Offer expires: April 23, 2012.

^Up to $100 USD Onboard Credit per stateroom applies to select sailings and varies according to category booked and sailing duration. Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 6- to 9-day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $25 per stateroom; Passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 6- to 9- day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; Passengers booked in an Interior or Oceanview stateroom on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $50 per stateroom; and passengers booked in a Balcony stateroom or above on a 10+ day voyage will receive an onboard credit of $100 per stateroom. Reservations must be made and deposited between 12:01am on April 19, 2012 and 11:59pm PDT on April 23, 2012. Deposits made under this promotion are non-refundable and non-transferable. Offer is applicable to first/second-berth passengers only. Third/fourth-berth passengers are not eligible. Passengers with single occupancy will receive the per stateroom credit amount. Onboard credit may be used on a single voyage only and expires at the end of that voyage. Offer is not transferable, is not combinable with other select offers or other onboard credits and applies to legal residents of the United States or Canada who are 21 years or older. Onboard credit is quoted in U.S. dollars. Void where prohibited by law. This promotional piece was created and distributed by an independent travel agency, not by Princess.

© 2012 Princess Cruises. Ships of Bermudan registry.