July 20, 2012 - Cruise Notes from Mary

Cruise Notes from Mary Mary Engram, CTA/MCC Travel Consultant July 20, 2012

Happy Friday Everyone

Soul Train Cruise Adds a 2nd Sailing
The Soul Train Cruise sailing February 2013 sold out faster than any new cruise in recent memory. To meet the demand for this cruise, a fall Soul Train Cruise 2013 will be added. The cruise will sail from October 5 - 12, 2013. All of the details will be announced soon. Those who are on the Wait List will be afforded priority pricing and access to cabins. So if you missed out on the first sailing, you have a second chance. Contact me to put your name on the Wait List, It’s Gonna Be The Hippest Ship on the Sea! You’ll be entertained by your favorite stars from the Soul Train era. If you were unable to book a cabin for the February cruise, now is the time to start making plans for this special fall vacation. Complete details will be announced shortly.

Here’s what we know at this time:
1. This cruise will be sailing out of San Diego, California.
2. Two (2) of the ports of call will be Cabo San Lucas, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The complete itinerary will be released shortly.
3. Cabins reservations are expected to begin near the end of this month (July, 2012).

Prices will be announced soon. The same deposit policies will be in effect. 4. Expect the talent line-up to be of the same high quality as the initial Soul Train Cruise. Again, please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to be placed on the waitlist and join our group for a vacation of PEACE, LOVE, and SOUL!

The Smooth Jazz Cruise 2013 ... Everyone Will Be There
Week 1 - January 13-20, 2013 Week 2 - January 20-27, 2013
You will board the m/s Westerdam, a luxury Holland America ship, in Ft. Lauderdale and sail to Cozumel, Belize and Key West. Party nightly while enjoying the finest smooth jazz in the world led by hosts David Sanborn and Marcus Miller along with special event hosts Jonathan Butler and Candy Dulfer.
There is a reason why The Smooth Jazz Cruise has been dubbed "The Greatest Party at Sea." The Smooth Jazz Cruise is more than just a one-of-a-kind musical experience. It is the chance to meet and get to know the artists personally outside of the spotlight in a unique setting. A variety of events that invite your participation, such as Behind the Instruments seminars, Up Close & Personal Q&A’s and afternoon cocktail parties, along with unplanned encounters aboard the ship, present you with a wealth of opportunities to get to know your favorite artists. Did someone mention party? The party continues day and night at a variety of events including costume parties, pool games, Star Search, dancing and our all-night jam sessions. Now you know why
The Smooth Jazz Cruise is The Greatest Party at Sea and an annual affair for hundreds and hundreds of guests. 2013 LINEUP DAVID SANBORN MARCUS MILLER GEORGE BENSON JONATHAN BUTLER CANDY DULFER ALONZO BODDEN RICK BRAUN BRIAN CULBERTSON RICHARD ELLIOT KEN FORD JEFF GOLUB BOB JAMES BRIAN SIMPSON ANGIE STONE STEVE COLE PAUL TAYLOR DANE BUTCHER PAT PRESCOTT

2012 Malt Shop Memories Cruise Departing on Oct. 27, 2012 from Fort Lauderdale, the cruise will set sail on Holland America’s Eurodam for Turks & Caicos, San Juan, St. Thomas and the private island of Half Moon Cay. After the success of the first two Malt Shop Memories Cruises, the 2012 cruise will expand to a seven-day trip with more ports of call and additional performances by an array of stars from the 1950s and ’60s. As a full-ship charter, the Eurodam will be transformed into a floating ’50s and ’60s entertainment complex, treating passengers to concerts and special events such as sock hops, hula hoop contests, prom night, beach parties and interaction with favorite singers
2012 LINEUP Dion Frankie Avalon Bobby Rydell Ronnie Spector Darlene Love The Original Drifters The Duprees Sonny Turner Carl Gardner's Coasters Kenny Vance & The Planotones The Chiffons The Tymes The Marvelettes Al “Lil Fats” Jackson John Kuse and The Excellents The Dedications The Encounters The Acchords Gino Monopoli Dwight Icenhower Jerry Blavat, Host

Ship of Fear Halloween Cruise Want to sail on a floating haunted house? Then get ready to sail onboard Carnival Liberty October 27 – Nov 2, 2013. More details to follow as plans are finalized.

Royal Caribbean 2012 December Celebration – Receive up to Triple Cruise Points Sail onboard any of our innovative cruise ships this December and you’ll receive an even more Royal treatment. As our honored guest during this month-long celebration, you’ll receive invitations to exclusive onboard events and other special surprises. Plus you can receive double points on your sailing – triple points if you sail in a suite! Don’t miss out on this exclusive celebration happening on every ship and every sailing in December.
Note: In addition to the sailings in December, these itineraries are also part of our 2012 December Celebration: Rhapsody of the Seas on 11/29/12, Jewel of the Seas on 11/29/12, Liberty of the Seas on 11/29/12, Monarch of the Seas on 11/30/12, Majesty of the Seas on 11/30/12 and Legend of the Seas on 11/30/12. Terms and Conditions * December Celebration events are held during the month of December 2012 and are limited to the Diamond level or higher Crown & Anchor member named on this invitation. Double and Triple Crown & Anchor Cruise Points Offer is applicable to all bookings on any itinerary in the month of December 2012. Triple cruise points awarded for booking in a suite category and double cruise points for all other stateroom categories. 2012 December Celebration is not combinable with the March Bonus Points promotion. Cruise points awarded after completion of sailing. Booking must contain the member's Crown & Anchor membership number to qualify member for the events and points offer. Events and other rewards may vary by sailing and are subject to change without notice. Offer is non-transferable. © 2012 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships registry: Bahamas.

Celebrity Cruises Adds Features to Concierge Class Service Celebrity Cruises has added new features to the services offered under the line’s “Concierge Class” accommodations. In addition to the personal service of a professional concierge and other amenities, guests will now receive hand-delivered, customized courtesy cards with which guests can directly contact the concierge at any time during the cruise. In addition, priority debarkation services have been enhanced to include an exclusive Concierge Class pre-departure lounge with complimentary coffee and juices. Concierge Class staterooms are offered aboard each ship in the Celebrity fleet, excluding the Celebrity Xpedition mega-yacht.
Cruise with Mary Onboard Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas 14 Night Far East (Singapore) to Middle East (Dubai) Cruise - April 5 to April 19, 2013 Answer the call of the Far East, on Legend of the Seas - a truly immersive cruise adventure that gets you up close with Asia's exotic and fascinating coastal cities.

NOTE: A Visa is required for entry into India Indian visas may be obtained in the U.S. through Travisa Visa Oursourcing (www.travisa.com ), the Government of India’s visa contractor.

Princess ends unlimited Internet for suite passengers
With limited bandwidth at sea in an era in which people are increasingly online with more devices, handhelds, tablets and laptops, Princess has ended its policy of offering unlimited Internet for its suite passengers. The policy ended last month, although passengers with suites booked before July 15 will still be entitled to the unlimited bandwidth. Princess will continue to provide its suite passengers with other amenities including a special breakfast for suite passengers at Sabatini's, the line's Italian restaurant; a dedicated priority line for suite passengers at the Passenger Services desk; and fee-free dining at a specialty restaurant on the day of embarkation, among others services.
In addition, Platinum and Elite Captain's Circle members qualify for a complimentary Internet use package: 150 minutes for cruises seven days and under, 250 minutes for cruises of eight to 20 days and 500 minutes for cruises 21 days or longer.

Silversea Cruises Revised Cancellation Policy Change - effective August 1, 2012 Silversea is implementing a cancellation administrative fee on bookings that are cancelled between time of booking and 121 days prior to sail date which goes into effect on August 1, 2012. Previously Silver Seas charged a cancellation fee starting at 120 days up through sail date. This policy change, as it has been approved below, will be made in each of the Atlas Main Books and Fare Summary T&Cs before they are released. This will also be applied on the website.
CRUISE CANCELLATIONS If you find it necessary to cancel your reservation or any component thereof, you and your travel professional are required to contact the Silversea Reservations Department by telephone as well as submit your cancellation in writing. If your cancellation request is received more than 120 days prior to your initial sailing date, a $200 non-refundable administrative fee will be charged per booking. This administrative fee may be converted to a future cruise credit valid for travel within 12 months from the date of the cancelled voyage. The cancellation administrative fees are in local currency, as follows: $200 for North America

Celebrity Silhouette to Host Coachella Valley Music, Arts Cruise
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival series will take place aboard Celebrity Silhouette this fall. Celebrity Silhouette will offer two “S.S. Coachella” voyages featuring performances by Coachella artists in intimate settings.
The series will be featured aboard two separate cruises featuring the same performers. Celebrity Silhouette’s Dec. 16 to 19 departure from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas and its Dec. 19 to 23 sailing from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica will feature artists including Pulp, Hot Chip, Yeasayer, Girl Talk, James Murphy, Sleigh Bells, Simian Mobile Disco, Z-Trip, Warpaint, DJ Harvey, El-P, and Killer Mike. Reservations can be made beginning July 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. PT with prices starting at $500 per person (excluding cruise fare).

Crystal Cruises Offers Caribbean, Australian Holiday Itineraries
Crystal Cruises is offering Christmas and New Year’s sailings to Australia and New Zealand aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity. Crystal Symphony will offer a 16-day cruise departing Auckland on Dec. 20 and visiting Tauranga, Napier, Christchurch and Dunedin, New Zealand, before spending two nights in Sydney and cruising Millford, Dusky and Doubtful Sounds before ending with an overnight stay in Melbourne.
The itinerary will also feature a complimentary New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration in Sydney’s harbor. Crystal Serenity will depart from Miami on Dec. 21 for a 14-day voyage exploring Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Lucia; Barbados; Guadeloupe; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Ponce, Puerto Rico (a maiden call); and Key West, Fla. Crystal’s all-inclusive “Book Now” fares for 2012 Holiday voyages aboard Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity begin at $8,505 and $7,060, respectively, with additional perks and savings for family and friend groups of six or more via the Crystal Family Memories program.

Thought for the Month – Traveling makes one modest — you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. — Gustave Flaubert
Wishing you a great weekend Mary Engram, CTA/MCC
Your Personal Travel Consultant

Cruise with Mary from Far East to Middle East

Cruise with Mary Onboard Onboard Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas 14 Night Far East (Singapore) to Middle East (Dubai) Cruise April 5 to April 19, 2013 Answer the call of the Far East, on Legend of the Seas - a truly immersive cruise adventure that gets you up close with Asia's exotic and fascinating coastal cities. Day Ports of Call Arrival Departure Friday, 05 April 2013 Singapore , Asia — 06:00 PM Saturday, 06 April 2013 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia 07:00 AM 04:00 PM Sunday, 07 April 2013 Phuket , Thailand 10:00 AM 09:00 PM Monday, 08 April 2013 At Sea — — Tuesday, 09 April 2013 At Sea — — Wednesday, 10 April 2013 Colombo , Sri Lanka 09:00 AM 09:00 PM Thursday, 11 April 2013 At Sea — — Friday, 12 April 2013 Cochin , India 08:00 AM 05:00 PM Saturday, 13 April 2013 New Mangalore , India 08:00 AM 06:00 PM Sunday, 14 April 2013 Goa , India 07:00 AM 05:00 PM Monday, 15 April 2013 Mumbai (Bombay) , India 07:00 AM 07:00 PM Tuesday, 16 April 2013 At Sea — — Wednesday, 17 April 2013 Muscat , Oman 01:00 PM 08:00 PM Thursday, 18 April 2013 Dubai , United Arab Emirates 02:00 PM 12:00 AM Friday, 19 April 2013 Dubai , United Arab Emirates 12:00 AM — Itinerary may be subject to change. Prices are based on double occupancy and include all government fees/port charges Jr. Suite $2,576.35 per person (Must book by Aug 5, 2012) Balcony $1,676.35 per person (Must book by October 1, 2012) Oceanview $1,336.35 per person (Must book by October 1, 2012) Inside $1,006.35 - $1,066.45 per person (Book by October 1, 2012) NOTE: A Visa is required for entry into India Indian visas may be obtained in the U.S. through Travisa Visa Oursourcing (www.travisa.com ), the Government of India’s visa contractor. $900 per cabin deposit due by October 1, 2012 except Jr Suite Final Payment due January 10, 2013 Insurance is highly recommended. Airfare from LAX is available for an optional cost of $1,649 If interested, please contact me as soon as possible Mary Engram, CTA/ MCC Travel Consultant Affiliate of Worldview Travel - CST# 1008676-10 mengram@worldviewtravel.com (714) 878-7064 • Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement on all guests if the price of West Texas Intermediate fuel exceeds $65.00 per barrel. The fuel supplement for 1st and 2nd guests would be no more than $10 per guest per day, to a maximum of $140 per cruise; and for additional guests would be no more than $5 per person per day, to a maximum of $70 per cruise. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice. Ships' Registry: Bahamas. © 2010 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

Delta to Add Boeing 717 Fleet in 2013

Delta enhancing customer experience and improving fuel efficiency through agreement with Southwest Airlines and Boeing to lease 88 aircraft (July 10, 2012) - Delta will add 88 Boeing 717-200 aircraft to its fleet starting in 2013, an addition that will improve the efficiency of Delta's operations and enhance the customer experience. Delta has finalized an agreement with Southwest Airlines and Boeing for the Boeing 717s, which are currently in service at Southwest subsidiary AirTran Airways. The aircraft will begin delivery next year, with 16 scheduled to enter Delta's fleet in 2013. An additional 36 will be delivered in 2014, and the remaining 36 in 2015. The 110-seat aircraft will feature new, fully upgraded interiors, with 12 First Class seats, 15 Economy Comfort seats and in-flight WiFi throughout the aircraft. Seats in Economy will be arranged in a 2-3 configuration with just one middle seat per row. The 717 initiative is the latest step in Delta's domestic fleet optimization plan launched in 2010, focused on improving the profitability of the company and providing customers an industry-leading customer experience. Delta will begin taking delivery next year of new fuel-efficient state-of-the-art Boeing 737-900ER jets, which will primarily replace older Boeing 757 and 767 and Airbus A320 aircraft. Delta will add 100 new 737-900ERs between 2013 and 2018. In addition, Delta has upgraded its fleet with the addition of more than 80 MD-90 and two-class regional jets, retiring less efficient mainline and regional aircraft. The newly acquired 717 aircraft continue Delta's ongoing $3 billion investment in improving the customer experience on the ground and in the air. The improvements include investments in technology, employee training, aircraft upgrades and enhancements and expanded and enhanced airport facilities worldwide