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Panama & Costa Rica Season Extended!
Panama & Costa Rica Season Extended!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Cruise West and thought it would be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
* w w w .lighthousetravel . com
CRUISE WEST EXTENDS PANAMA AND COSTA RICA 2008/2009 CRUISE SEASON AND
ADDS NEW LAND TOUR OPTIONS ~ Including Six Themed Cruises ~
July 1, 2008
SEATTLE, July 1, 2008 – As a result of demand, Cruise West,
(w w w .cruisewest . com ) the leader in small-ship voyages, has announced
two additional spring departures and six themed cruises of its 2008
and 2009 Between Two Seas itinerary. Additionally, one enhanced and
two new land tours are offered as add-ons. Choose from two holiday
cruises, two PENTAX photography cruises or traveling in the company of
a Panama Canal expert on two departures.
The 10-day, 9-night Between Two Seas voyages sail onboard the
100-guest Pacific Explorer and take in the sights of the San Blas
Islands and a Kuna Indian Village, Portobelo and traversing the entire
Panama Canal. Guests continue to the remote Emberá Village in the
Darién Jungle, Coiba National Park, Golfo Dulce, Caletas Beach and
Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its prolific wildlife and bird
viewing.
Festive Costa Rican and Panamanian holiday activities and traditional
cuisine complement a fun, relaxing Christmas on the December 20, 2008
departure. Ring in Feliz Año Nuevo on the December 29 New Year’s
sailing amid the comforts and amenities of the Pacific Explorer with a
New Year’s bash including a midnight toast and late night buffet.
Guests on the two PENTAX photography cruises offered December 2, 2008
and March 2, 2009, will benefit from onboard workshops with hands-on
instruction by professional PENTAX photographer, Kerrick James. A
Panama Canal guru will share knowledge about the history and future
expansion of the canal on the December 11, 2008, and April 7, 2009
departures.
Highlighting the stunning flora and fauna native to Panama and Costa
Rica, the two new land tours include a 2-night, 3-day visit to
Monteverde Cloud Forest or a 4-night, 5-day stay in the Tortuguero
National Park. Guests will immerse themselves in the serenity of the
Monteverde Cloud Forest with a guided walk through its butterfly and
hummingbird gardens. Alternatively, they can observe turtles nesting
via a boat or canoe excursions to Tortuguero National Park.
The enhanced tour includes six days and five nights of accommodations
and adventures in Sarapiqui and Arenal, Costa Rica. Guests visit the
world-class Gold Museum, the majestic La Paz Waterfall Gardens and an
Eco-Center tour in the company of local school children. At the
Hacienda Pozo Azul, guests have the option to participate on the
thrilling canopy zip line tour, a float or river rafting trip or a
chocolate and pineapple plantations tour.
Prices start at $3,799 per person based on double occupancy. Guests
can take advantage of early booking incentives of up to $175 per
person when paying the full amount by September 5, 2008 for departures
January 2009 through May 2009 or receive savings of $350 per person
when booking the cruise and paying in full by March 27, 2009 for
departures October through December 2009.
For additional information or to book a Cruise West cruise, call your
travel agent.
~ Up-Close, Casual and Personal Cruising ~
Cruise West offers the opportunity to explore remote and distinctive
destinations throughout North and Central America, Asia and the South
Pacific. Small-ship cruising allows for personalized experiences not
offered by larger cruise lines. Guest capacities aboard Cruise West’s
nine ships range from 78-138. Guests may expect personal enrichment
through insightful shore programs, onboard narrative and presentations
by local experts from a wide variety of backgrounds. In addition,
destination specific materials and an array of books are provided in
the onboard library on every vessel. Cruise West considers it a
privilege to access some of the world’s most pristine wilderness areas
and culturally rich countries. With this in mind, Cruise West views
itself as good stewards and encourages crew and guests to act
responsibly with respect to the environment and diverse cultures
visited.
Cruise West – a second-generation, family-owned business based in
Seattle – offers the opportunity to explore remote, worldwide locales
by providing distinctive, one-of-a-kind, personalized itineraries not
offered by the traditional larger cruise lines. Cruise West’s smaller
ships – nine in all – hold between 78-138 people each, and the casual
style onboard encourages relaxation and congenial interaction between
guests and crew alike. The experience is personally enriching through
expert Exploration Leaders providing onboard narrative and lectures,
special local guests from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the
library provided on each vessel. All have forward lounges and ample
outdoor deck space for viewing and photographing wildlife and scenery.
All vessels are also equipped with inflatable landing boats for
close-up exploration of remote areas and shore landings.
Destinations served include: Alaska and the Bering Sea, British
Columbia, Columbia & Snake Rivers, California Wine Country, Mexico's
Sea of Cortés, Costa Rica & Panama, Japan, the South Pacific, and the
Kuril Islands.
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Cruise West and thought it would be
of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
available on my web site.
Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
* w w w .lighthousetravel . com
CRUISE WEST EXTENDS PANAMA AND COSTA RICA 2008/2009 CRUISE SEASON AND
ADDS NEW LAND TOUR OPTIONS ~ Including Six Themed Cruises ~
July 1, 2008
SEATTLE, July 1, 2008 – As a result of demand, Cruise West,
(w w w .cruisewest . com ) the leader in small-ship voyages, has announced
two additional spring departures and six themed cruises of its 2008
and 2009 Between Two Seas itinerary. Additionally, one enhanced and
two new land tours are offered as add-ons. Choose from two holiday
cruises, two PENTAX photography cruises or traveling in the company of
a Panama Canal expert on two departures.
The 10-day, 9-night Between Two Seas voyages sail onboard the
100-guest Pacific Explorer and take in the sights of the San Blas
Islands and a Kuna Indian Village, Portobelo and traversing the entire
Panama Canal. Guests continue to the remote Emberá Village in the
Darién Jungle, Coiba National Park, Golfo Dulce, Caletas Beach and
Manuel Antonio National Park, known for its prolific wildlife and bird
viewing.
Festive Costa Rican and Panamanian holiday activities and traditional
cuisine complement a fun, relaxing Christmas on the December 20, 2008
departure. Ring in Feliz Año Nuevo on the December 29 New Year’s
sailing amid the comforts and amenities of the Pacific Explorer with a
New Year’s bash including a midnight toast and late night buffet.
Guests on the two PENTAX photography cruises offered December 2, 2008
and March 2, 2009, will benefit from onboard workshops with hands-on
instruction by professional PENTAX photographer, Kerrick James. A
Panama Canal guru will share knowledge about the history and future
expansion of the canal on the December 11, 2008, and April 7, 2009
departures.
Highlighting the stunning flora and fauna native to Panama and Costa
Rica, the two new land tours include a 2-night, 3-day visit to
Monteverde Cloud Forest or a 4-night, 5-day stay in the Tortuguero
National Park. Guests will immerse themselves in the serenity of the
Monteverde Cloud Forest with a guided walk through its butterfly and
hummingbird gardens. Alternatively, they can observe turtles nesting
via a boat or canoe excursions to Tortuguero National Park.
The enhanced tour includes six days and five nights of accommodations
and adventures in Sarapiqui and Arenal, Costa Rica. Guests visit the
world-class Gold Museum, the majestic La Paz Waterfall Gardens and an
Eco-Center tour in the company of local school children. At the
Hacienda Pozo Azul, guests have the option to participate on the
thrilling canopy zip line tour, a float or river rafting trip or a
chocolate and pineapple plantations tour.
Prices start at $3,799 per person based on double occupancy. Guests
can take advantage of early booking incentives of up to $175 per
person when paying the full amount by September 5, 2008 for departures
January 2009 through May 2009 or receive savings of $350 per person
when booking the cruise and paying in full by March 27, 2009 for
departures October through December 2009.
For additional information or to book a Cruise West cruise, call your
travel agent.
~ Up-Close, Casual and Personal Cruising ~
Cruise West offers the opportunity to explore remote and distinctive
destinations throughout North and Central America, Asia and the South
Pacific. Small-ship cruising allows for personalized experiences not
offered by larger cruise lines. Guest capacities aboard Cruise West’s
nine ships range from 78-138. Guests may expect personal enrichment
through insightful shore programs, onboard narrative and presentations
by local experts from a wide variety of backgrounds. In addition,
destination specific materials and an array of books are provided in
the onboard library on every vessel. Cruise West considers it a
privilege to access some of the world’s most pristine wilderness areas
and culturally rich countries. With this in mind, Cruise West views
itself as good stewards and encourages crew and guests to act
responsibly with respect to the environment and diverse cultures
visited.
Cruise West – a second-generation, family-owned business based in
Seattle – offers the opportunity to explore remote, worldwide locales
by providing distinctive, one-of-a-kind, personalized itineraries not
offered by the traditional larger cruise lines. Cruise West’s smaller
ships – nine in all – hold between 78-138 people each, and the casual
style onboard encourages relaxation and congenial interaction between
guests and crew alike. The experience is personally enriching through
expert Exploration Leaders providing onboard narrative and lectures,
special local guests from a wide variety of backgrounds, and the
library provided on each vessel. All have forward lounges and ample
outdoor deck space for viewing and photographing wildlife and scenery.
All vessels are also equipped with inflatable landing boats for
close-up exploration of remote areas and shore landings.
Destinations served include: Alaska and the Bering Sea, British
Columbia, Columbia & Snake Rivers, California Wine Country, Mexico's
Sea of Cortés, Costa Rica & Panama, Japan, the South Pacific, and the
Kuril Islands.
