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CRUISE UPDATE

WINDSTAR CRUISES: MORE OVERNIGHT AND LATE-NIGHT PORT CALLS

In the casually elegant, luxury small-ship world of Windstar
Cruises, leave the crowds behind: there are no lines, no waiting,
just a warm and intimate ambience not found on larger cruise
ships. Every itinerary is expertly crafted and artfully planned,
visiting both boutique ports and bucket-list capitals.
Currently offering sailings to a total of 299 ports in 79 countries,
more than 45 percent of Windstar cruises now offer a late-night
departure (10pm or later) or overnight in port, allowing guests
more time to explore.
Because Windstar ships carry only 148-310 guests, they can
navigate waterways the average cruise ship can’t, often docking at
more historic ports near the heart of cities. No place is exactly the
same in both daylight and dark, and the soul of some cities only
comes to life after the sun disappears, which is why overnight stay
or late departures are perfect.
To make the most of stunning Tahiti, Windstar now spends two
days in Bora Bora on every Tahiti cruise. There are also many
overnight and multi-night stays at some of the world’s most
fascinating places including St. Petersburg, Quebec, Seville and
Hong Kong. Windstar ships also put guests in the heart of Venice,
Bordeaux and Ho Chi Minh City.

TREAT FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS ON BOARD MURRAY PRINCESS

Cruising has never been cheaper for solo travellers, with Captain
Cook Cruises offering a single surcharge of only 25-30% on normal
twin-share prices for all Murray Princess three, four and seven-night
cruises. Traditionally, singles travelling alone pay the same cost
for their accommodation as a couple, which is effectively a 100%
increase on twin-share per-person prices.
Murray Princess is ideal for solo travellers. Being a small ship, she
accommodates only 120 passengers so cruises are very intimate
and solo travellers can easily meet other solo travellers or groups
of people. The ship is still big enough for those who just want to find
the perfect nook on the open-top deck or in the cosy paddle-wheel
lounges, or to simply enjoy the ever-changing Murray River scenery.
On-board and onshore activities range from playing bingo to bocce,
to visiting riverside towns, cellar doors, a sheep-shearing shed show
and an Aboriginal conservation park, so there’s plenty to see and do.
Food is another highlight of the cruise. Indulge in a hearty hot buffet
breakfast each morning, a two-course or buffet lunch each day and
a three-course or buffet dinner each evening. There is a spectacular
Captain’s Dinner and Dance to enjoy and an Aussie-style barbecue
dinner and bush dance on the riverbank. Murray Princess tariffs
include accommodation, all meals, guided nature walks, eco-
excursions, onboard presentations, on-board Wi-Fi, the Captain’s
Dinner and Cocktail Party, live entertainment and use of the ship’s
facilities including a sun deck, bar, two lounges, restaurant and a
mini gymnasium.

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